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Port Royal set for July 4 fireworks

The Town of Port Royal will put on a fireworks show Monday, July 4. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

By Mike McCombs With Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island declining to hold an Independence Day fireworks show, the town of Port Royal is now the only game in town. Port Royal, in partnership with the Community Beer Garden, will hold its Hometown Celebration on Monday, July 4. There will be two stages for live music, beginning at 2 p.m. On the Community Beer Garden stage, Austin Williams will perform from 2 to 4 p.m., and Campfire Tyler will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. On the main stage, near the entrance to the boardwalk, the Esquires will play

from 4 to 6 p.m., while the Marine Corps Rock Band will play from 8 p.m. until. “The fireworks will start sometime after 9 p.m., when it’s completely dark,” Town of Port Royal Town Manage Van Willis said. The Boy Scouts will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers and there will be several food trucks on hand inside the Community Beer Garden offering other options. No pets will be allowed, aside from service dogs. No firearms or concealed weapons are allowed, and coolers are prohibited. Last year, Port Royal was forced to

have a fireworks “do-over.” The original July 4 show was saddled with delays before being cut short for technical reasons. Town of Port Royal Mayor Joe DeVito promised a make-up show sometime in the fall and made good on his word on Labor Day weekend. “They realized what they had done wrong and they have corrected it,” Willis said of Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics, the company contracted to put on Port Royal’s fireworks display last year, as well as this year. “They made it up to us, so it was not so bad.” Willis wanted to remind residents that the Port Royal Boat Landing

will not be open July 4. “We close it down every year,” Willis said, “but that doesn’t mean people won’t show up and be mad.” In one other logistical update, Willis said the town is actually shooting off their fireworks from The Sands Beach this year, as opposed to a barge in the river as in previous years. “The tides work out perfectly,” he said, “and we can isolate them way on the end, safely away from the people on the beach.” Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

Council passes budget giving teachers big raises By Mike McCombs In a time when public school teachers are under siege from seemingly all directions, Beaufort County made a statement this week. If it was to continue to put its children first, it was going to have to make a commitment to its teachers. On Monday night, Beaufort County Council approved the Beaufort County School District’s (BCSD) submitted budget proposal for the 2022-2023 school year, and as a result, the county’s teachers will now become some of the best compensated in the entire state. “Every day we are competing with districts across the country to recruit and retain educators. This proves especially difficult given the high cost of living in Beaufort

Billy Keyserling, former mayor of Beaufort, led a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Beaufort on Saturday, June 25. Hosted by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the ceremony celebrated major repair work to the 126-year-old building completed with money from the county's ATAX fund. Photo by Tony Kukulich/The Island News.

Grand Army’s hall grander County funds repair of Reconstruction Era landmark

By Tony Kukulich

t may seem unusual to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a building that is 126 years old, but former City of Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling was on hand at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall this past weekend to do just that. The ceremony marked the completion of structural repairs to the building, which was built in 1896 and is located at 706 New Castle Ave. Beaufort County Council ATAX funds contributed $115,000 toward this project. “Preservation of our Grand Army Hall, and the work being done by the Rev. Dr. Elijah Washington and his team to protect it, has never been more important,” said City of Beaufort Councilmember Mitch Mitchell, who attended the event. “The Grand Army Hall shares the history and contribution of Black Americans to our own emancipation and our continued struggle to be accepted as equal.” The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War hosted a crowd of approxi-

Weaver, Matthews win runoffs From staff reports Turnout was low — 3.77% in Beaufort County and 6.75% statewide — but after Tuesday’s primary runoffs, the ballot for the Nov. 8 General Election are set. Kathy Maness led a crowded field of six in the Republican race for S.C. Superintendent of Education, when she captured 30.57% of the vote in the primary. But second-place finisher Ellen Weaver, who earned 23.33% of the primary votes before the runoff prevailed decisively on Tuesday, claiming 63.91% of the vote statewide. In Beaufort County, the rout was even bigger with Weaver claiming 73.86% of the vote. In the Democratic race for U.S. Senate, once again, the second-pace finisher from the initial primary won the runoff decisively. Krystle Matthews, who finished second June 14, won Tuesday over Catherine Fleming Bruce with 55.78% of

James Yancy speaks about the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth after Billy Keyserling, former mayor of Beaufort, led a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Beaufort on Saturday, June 25. Hosted by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the ceremony celebrated major repair work to the 126-year-old building completed with money from the county's ATAX fund. Photo by Tony Kukulich/The Island News. mately 50 who gathered on a seasonably hot and sticky Saturday morning for the ceremony, which included a keynote address by James Yancy. Yancy spoke about the significance

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

Philip “Duke” Jenkins

PHILIP “DUKE” JENKINS

Beaufort’s Philip “Duke” Jenkins, 93, was drafted into the United States Army from Port Royal in 1951. He had attended Robert Smalls High School. After Basic training at Fort Leonard Woods he became a Combat Engineer and was sent directly to combat in Korea. While there, he earned a Bronze Star for valor in combat.

He returned to Camp Stoneman in Pittsburg, Calif., and later to Fort Jackson to be discharged in 1954 after the Korean Armistice. He returned to Port Royal and became the first Black DJ on the local radio (WBEU). He later moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., and became a teamster. In 1983 he returned to Beaufort County. For 15 years he

drove veterans to appointments at the VA hospital in Charleston. Today he is a member of the American Legion, VFW, AMVETS and the DAV.

Vega (George) and nephew Michael Vega (Peggy). Shortly upon George’s relocation to Beaufort, he began a lengthy career with his extended family at Furniture Warehouse Sales, now Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery. George had

a knack for never forgetting a name and at times it was hard to walk a crowded sidewalk without stopping numerous times to speak to those who recognized him and had a kind word to share. George had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting near his home and fishing the waters of Beaufort. He was a patient teacher of this love sharing and passing it on to both family and friends, be they young or old. George also loved sports and followed college football to such a level we often wondered if he missed his true calling…his historical knowledge of players, coaches and scores made you want him on your sports trivia team and his commentary was priceless.

He cultivated many long-lasting friendships as a loyal friend and his wit and humor allowed his family and friends many laughs. He never minced words and would share his unsolicited opinion, doing so sincerely and with an open heart. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle to his family and everything that you would want in a faithful friend. He will be dearly missed. The family plans a private celebration of life in the future. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a donation to the local animal shelter. Local Animal Shelter: PO Drawer 1228 Beaufort, South Carolina 29901 843-255-5010 • shelter@bcgov.net

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George Oliver Davis Jr.

George Oliver Davis Jr., 73, died on June 18, 2022 with his immediate family and closest friend at his side. Born in Miami Florida on December 10, 1948 to George O. Davis Sr. and Imogene W. Davis. Later, he and his family moved to Tallahassee where George graduated from Leon High School before making his way to Beaufort, which has been his home since 1968. George is survived by his wife Betty G. Davis, daughter JoAnn L. Davis (Chip Coughlin), daughter Meade Julia Luby Simmons, sonin-law Marion Roberts Simmons and three grandchildren Marion Simmons, Wallace Simmons and Julia Simmons, sister Rochelle

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Filing deadline is Aug. 15 for City Council seats

From staff reports Residents of the City of Beaufort who are interested in serving in local government in an elected capacity have the opportunity to run for City Council this fall. Two City Council seats are up for election in November. In South Carolina, municipal offices are

non-partisan. Those interested must live in the City of Beaufort and be a registered voter in South Carolina. All the filing requirements can be found at https://bit.ly/3xYxbdq. The deadline to file is Aug. 15. Packets are available now to be picked up from City Hall either in

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Sway is ready for the Elvis movie! Sway and his buddy Bennie have become quite the musical duo. Sway has really enjoyed our reading program by having his new friends read to him. If you are looking for a great family cat, Sway is your guy. He is 2 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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emailed. The filing fee for candidates running for City Council is $150. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Newly elected officeholders will take their seats on Dec. 13. The address of City Hall is 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort, 29902.

Dog of the Week: Who has three legs and is wicked awesome? Randy! Randy came to us with an old gunshot wound and still had the bullet in his leg. He is thriving as a tripod and he does not let it slow him down. He is still learning that people are pretty cool, and has made great progress so far. Randy is 2 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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Beaufort County Council passes $142.1 million budget for Fiscal Year 2023

From staff reports The County Council passed on third reading the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance Monday night. Council approved the $142.1 million budget. It passed unanimously. "This budget is fiscally responsible yet provides quality services that our citizens expect in order to live, work and play within our county," County Council Chairman Joe Passiment said in a media release. "I thank the County staff for their hard work and dedication to get a well-

thought-out budget in front of Council." The proposed budget can be found at https://www. beaufortcountysc.gov/budget/. This summer, the County is launching an interactive digital budget book for the first time that will allow taxpayers to review department budgets quickly. 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 leads to a $6.2 million budget increase. • $438,400 for the Coroner's Office to start-up and staff the Autopsy Suite 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

City Council passes $27.5 million operating budget

From staff reports Beaufort City Council passed the City of Beaufort’s operating budget of $27.5 million for Fiscal Year 2023 at its June 21 Special Meeting. The budget, which reflects higher revenues from hospitality and accommodation taxes as well as greater expenses in employee health benefits and gasoline costs, represents a 15% percent increase over the FY 2022 budget. (Both the FY 2021 and 2022 budgets reflected belt-tightening by the city during the pandemic.) The new budget also includes allocations from the American Rescue Fund Act. The City’s millage rate is flat at 78.2, meaning there is no increase in property taxes.

Stormwater fees also remain the same. Highlights include: • A $1 million increase in business license and building permit fees, reflecting growth in both residential and commercial development in Beaufort. • An increase in hospitality and accommodation taxes of 22%, or $748,569, reflecting Beaufort’s tourism recovery after the pandemic slowdown. • A second allocation of one-time funds from the American Rescue Plan of approximately $4 million, which will be used to offset revenue losses experienced during the pandemic in 2020

and 2021, and help fund some community priorities, such as stormwater improvements and affordable housing. • A resumed capital replacement program that includes a police officer training simulator and security upgrades to the Public Works complex. The budget includes no new positions and no new debt. Insurance benefits for employees increased by 6%. The budget also includes a merit raise pool for employees of 3%. The new budget year begins on July 1, 2022, and ends on June 30, 2023. More information on the budget can be found at http://www.cityofbeaufort. org/162/Budgets.

management. » $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. • $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. • EMS Headquarters – Planning & Design. • Four Public Works Pole Barns. • Public Works Building – Planning & Design. • Parks & Recreation Improvements. • Capital Equipment & Vehicles for Departments. • Mosquito Control Equipment Shed & Landing Gear. • Public Works Fuel Truck. • Garage Bay Door Replace-

ment. • Generator Installation at Buckwalter 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.

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About 50 people turned out for the anti-gun violence rally Saturday at Boundary Street and Ribaut Road. While the event was peaceful, there were horns honked in a show of support, as well as vulgarities shouted from passing motorists. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Teen killed, man injured in separate shooting incidents Friday afternoon

By Tony Kukulich One teen is dead and another man was injured in a pair of shootings that occurred Friday afternoon in northern Beaufort County. A Seabrook man interrupted a burglary of his home on Vidalia Road in Seabrook around 2:30 p.m. The man confronted two subjects in his home. One of those subjects – identified by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office as 17-year-old David Singleton of Seabrook – pulled a gun and fired at the homeowner

but instead shot and killed the other alleged accomplice in the burglary. The shooting victim was only identified as a 17-yearold male Burton resident. The homeowner fled after the shots were fired and was not injured. Beaufort County Emergency Medical Service personnel responded to the scene with Sheriff’s Office deputies. The shooting victim was found unresponsive and declared dead on the scene. Singleton was not on the

scene when deputies arrived but was a short distance away in his residence on Porches Hill Road. He refused to surrender to law enforcement for more than an hour. He then exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident. Singleton was booked into the Beaufort County Detention Center and charged with burglary in the first degree related to the Vidalia Road incident. Potential charges in the shooting death of the juvenile are being evaluated.

The Beaufort County Coroner's Office will schedule a forensic autopsy to be conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina to confirm the juvenile subject's cause of death. In the other incident, an adult male suffering from a single gunshot was found lying in Possum Hill Road in Burton by Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies at approximately 2 p.m. Deputies were responding to a report of a gunshot victim in the area.

Authorities believe the subjects fired at the victim from a moving car and then fled the scene. There is no description of the vehicle believed to have been involved in the shooting. The victim was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment of his wounds. His current condition is unknown, and his identity has not been released. Investigations into the incidents are ongoing. Anyone who has informa-

tion on either of these shootings is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office Dispatch at 843-524-2777 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward. 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.

Leadership Beaufort Class of 2023 announced

From staff reports The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the 32 members of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2023, the 38th class in the local leadership program. The program, founded in 1985, each year allows a select group of local leaders to build community trustee leadership through an indepth view of cultural, economic, historic, social, educational, environmental and government resources. According to the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce website, “Leadership Beaufort connects partici-

pants with prominent civic, business and government leaders. It is an interactive process for the ‘movers and shakers.’” Applications are taken during April and May of each year. After an interview process, participants of the class are typically announced by the first week in July. Those chosen usually meet the first Friday of every month between October and April, usually from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations. Topics covered will include History, Quality of Life, Environment, Economy, Public Services and Health, Law, Education and Government.

The program begins and ends with weekend retreats. Organizers look for a diverse group in hopes of reflecting the population of the greater Beaufort area, including a variety of age groups, cultures, men and women, persons new to the area as well as longtime residents, different professions, etc. Editor’s Note: In the interest of transparency, The Island News Editor Mike McCombs is a member of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2023. Jeff Evans, Publisher of The Island News, is a graduate of the Leadership Beaufort program.

LEADERSHIP BEAUFORT CLASS OF 2023 Michelle Aivaz – Beaufort Academy, Teacher Christina Becker – MCRD, Financial Analyst David Bogan – Atlas Surveying, Field Supervisor Stacey Burrell – Supreme Lending, Mortgage Loan Officer Laurie Cooler – LowCountry Stitch, Social Media Manager Shannon Denny – LowCountry Real Estate, Realtor Shawna Doran – Beaufort Memorial, VP Quality, Risk & Patient Safety Jorge Guerrero – ERA Evergreen Real Estate, Director of Operations/Realtor Artrell Horne – Beaufort County, Litter Control Supervisor/Enforcement Officer Allison Kindwall – Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort, Commercial Sales Gerald LaHay – City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal, Firefighter

Kelsey Medaglia – City of Beaufort, Business License Admin. Dan Montanari – MCCS, Food and Beverage Manager Hannah Nichols – Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort, Director of Marketing Jess O’Brien – Beaufort Digital Corridor, Executive Director Nicie Phillips – Homesfinder Real Estate, Agent Ana Ramirez – Beaufort County Human Services, Outreach Specialist Sam Servick – Seagrass Exterminating LLC, Owner/President Elizabeth Smith – Harbor 17, Owner Rob Steinhauser – USMC, Executive Officer MCAS Beaufort Steve Tinsley – City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal, Firefighter Dottie Unger – USAA, IT Audit Director

Dixie Lanier – Balfour Beatty Communities, Regional Director

Holly Vega – Officer’s Equipment Company, Sales Rep

Annis Lyles – Retired – Coca Cola, VP Marketing/ Communication

Pervis Walker – Great Grand Family Foundation, Executive Director

Jessica Mangano – The Tabby Shore & Soiree Social Media, Owner

Shantae Williams – Homesfinder Realty Group, Cox team, Realtor

Mike McCombs – The Island News, Editor-inChief

Barry Wilson – AlphaGraphics, Co-Owner

Jimmy McDuff – Carolina Chutes & Equipment, Estimator

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County, but these compensation increases are moving the district in the right direction,” Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said. “By placing compensation at the forefront of this budget cycle, striving for the No. 1 spot in the state, we are not only positively impacting our recruiting efforts, but are building a healthy and sustainable future. By focusing on our staff, we are focusing on our students.” Prior to this budget, the starting salary for a BCSD teacher was $37, 928. Now it moves to $45,566. Coupled with additional supplements, the total compensation package for starting teachers is now $50,066, making BCSD one of the top-paying districts in South Carolina. The Board of Education had previously approved a retroactive FY 2022 3% increase that moved BCSD to

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40th of 77 school districts in the State for starting teacher salaries. Now that the 20222023 proposed budget has passed, BCSD will likely move into the top 5, possibly as high as No. 1. The Board of Education (BOE) unanimously approved the budget before submitting to County Council. A $4,000 starting teacher salary increase will be applied to all teachers’ base pay. In addition to the $4,000 salary increase, $2,500 of the $5,000 locality supplement will be moved into all teachers’ base pay which means it will not need to be voted on by the BOE annually. The remaining $2,500 will continue to be a locality supplement that will be paid in two installments of $1,250 in December and $1,250 in May. All returning teachers will receive a step increase. And, an additional step has been added to the teacher salary schedule, moving the max step from 25 to 26. “I feel great about it,” Beaufort High School mathematics teacher Karen Erwin said. “In a time when the past few

years for teachers, particularly with COVID, have been hard, this is a great step for Beaufort County. I’m thrilled.” Erwin said this is the first time in some time that the teachers in Beaufort County have been this heavily involved in budget negotiations. “Really, this is the first time that teachers have bought in,” Erwin said. “… We went to board meetings and budget meetings, we were vocal on Facebook, and we urged people too get involved. (The teachers and district employees’) efforts should be hugely applauded.” According to a release from the School District, existing local and state dollars will be utilized to fund half of the teacher salary increase, approximately $2,000 per teacher. A tax increase of (4) mills was approved to achieve the additional $2,000 per teacher to fully fund the $4,000 teacher salary increase. “The compensation increases in this budget are putting us ahead of the curve and positioning us well for any unpredictable future cir-

Beau Cooper, a recent graduate of Beaufort Academy, received a medal, certificate and a chapter stipend from the Governor Paul Hamilton Sons of the American Revolution Beaufort Chapter. He will be a Freshman at Baylor University in the fall.

BA’s Cooper wins Eagle Scout Award

From staff reports The Governor Paul Hamilton Sons of the American Revolution Beaufort Chapter earlier this month recognized Robert “Beau” Cooper of Scout Troop 200 as the Chapter’s Eagle Scout of 2021-2022. Following a presentation of the SAR Eagle Scout Medal, President Mike Monahan asked Cooper to described his project to the 50 members and guests attending the chapter's second quarterly meeting. Cooper’s Eagle Scout Project was a memorial and cumstances,” Chief Financial Officer Tonya Crosby, said in the release. Erwin was complimentary of Crosby’s work during the push to get the budget approved. “I think Tonya Crosby did an amazing job,” Erwin said. “She was very open, very transparent. And she has a vision for the future. We might be No. 1 today, but what happens tomorrow? “She went through a two- to three-year scenario with us. I feel like she has the vision to keep us where we are.” Erwin also praised Rodriguez for doing “as good a job as anyone could bringing the (school board) and County Council together. Erwin, who will enter her eighth year at Beaufort High in the fall, said in just one of her previous six years has she started a school year with a full staff, illustrating one of BCSD’s problems. As of June 23, BCSD had 26 elementary school vacancies, 21 middle school vacancies, 22 high school vacancies and 18 special education vacancies. (Those numbers

teaching garden at Beaufort Academy to honor two students lost before their time. Anna Grace Dennis and Emily Wilson were both outstanding young ladies and friend's of Cooper's and both strong positive influences at the Academy. Cooper knew of an abandoned garden area behind the middle school that had laid dormant for years, and he planned to turn the area into a Memorial Garden. His design consisted of four raised flower beds with flowering plants and a large crepe myrtle in the center of

fluctuate as hiring season progresses.) She expressed hope the District could fill many of those vacancies as more teachers would decide to remain in the district, as well as the profession, while the higher starting salaries attract better long-term job prospects. The salary increases will not be limited to teachers. The BOE had already approved a $2,000 recruitment and retention bonus for all new and current full-time district employees who remain employed by the district on Nov. 15, 2022 to be paid in December. The BOE also already approved a FY 2022 3% retroactive cost of living adjustment for all BCSD employees that will be reflected in the base salary for the upcoming school year. Classified, administrative, and professional employees will receive another 3% cost of living raise for FY 2023. This equates to an average increase of 6% for classified, administrative, and professional employees, in addition to a step increase.

the garden. Teachers could use it as an outdoor teaching area, and the raised beds could be studied by science classes. He personally raised funds for the project and passed a very stringent board of review to get his Eagle Scout project approved. His Troop came together one November morning to transform the area into the beautiful design he created. The school and family members were more than thankful for the garden in memory of these precious young women.

Bus drivers will receive a 5% salary increase, coupled with a 3% cost of living raise for FY 2023 resulting in an average increase of 8%, in addition to a step increase. Funding has also been included to meet state-mandated healthcare and retirement costs. Rodriguez expressed gratitude for the approved compensation increases for district employees. “By focusing on our staff, we are focusing on our students, he said.” Erwin believes local teachers have realized they need to have a bigger voice and be a bigger part of the solutions. “I also think it’s important that teachers stay at the forefront. They still need to be involved when things are good and ask questions when there are changes, she said. “… Between the budget and the superintendent being newly elected this fall, I hope we’ll see that our voices mattered again.” Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News. He can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

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Salute From the Shore returns 13th annual patriotic flyover set for July 4th

From staff reports On Monday, July 4, the non-profit Salute From the Shore will take to the skies once again with its 13th annual salute featuring F-16s from McEntire Joint National Guard Base and C-17s from Joint Base Charleston. The planes will fly down the South Carolina coastline from Myrtle Beach to Bluffton, and will offer beachgoers a chance to gather together to salute those in the Armed Forces that are currently serving or have served our country. The F-16s will pass Bluffton/Hilton Head Island at 1:31 p.m., while the C-17 and Warbirds will pass at

1:48 p.m. The F-16s will pass Beaufort at 1:35 p.m., while the C-17 and Warbirds will pass at 1:54 p.m. Salute From the Shore is a non-profit, grassroots group of South Carolinians that was founded for the sole purpose of honoring the Armed Forces on Independence Day. On a day where family and friends gather together to celebrate, there are many currently serving the United States overseas, away from their family and their friends. The founders of Salute From the Shore wanted to recognize their sacrifices and honor them on a day when the United States cel-

ebrates its freedom. This year’s Salute From the Shore will begin at the North Carolina/South Carolina border, 40 miles north of Myrtle Beach, at approximately 1 p.m. and will make its way down the coastline, ending in Bluffton. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to book their hotels and vacation rentals along the flight path and to begin finding their most patriotic red, white, and blue attire for the occasion. For more information about the non-profit Salute From the Shore and this year’s event, please visit their website at salutefromtheshore.org. Follow

along with Salute From the Shore on Facebook (@ salutefromtheshore) and on Instagram (@salutefromtheshore_official) for updates and day-of information. Salute From the Shore is currently open to and accepting sponsorships. Each sponsor helps to provide for the costs for the military planes to be flown during the Salute, and for the fuel required for them to fly from the northern end of the South Carolina coastline down to the southern end. Those interested in sponsoring should reach out at salute@salutefromtheshore.org.

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City Council appoints new board members From staff reports Beaufort City Council appointed five members to various boards at its meeting on June 23. All were appointed to three-year terms that run from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. All went through an extensive interview process, including with members of City Council. The appointments include: Design Review Board • Clinton Hallman is a Beaufort resident who retired with his wife to this area. He was chief counsel at LBP Manufacturing and Kraft Foods. He also served as a U.S. Navy officer.

Thirty two-man teams squared off to hurl bean bags 27 feet during the annual Water Festival Cornhole Tournament on Saturday at the Burton Wells Recreation Center. The event was originally scheduled to be held at Beaufort Academy. But due to a water leak, the popular tournament had to be moved. The change in venue didn’t seem to dampen anyone’s enthusiasm. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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from page A1 first time. While Beaufort County provided funding for the project, it was the Second Founding of America, a notfor-profit philanthropic partner of the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, that did the legwork to secure the grant from the county. The hall project is the first of four Reconstruction Era initiatives that the group is spearheading. “Reconstruction is such an important piece of history because it’s really the only time this country has ever really approached the promises of equality and justice,” Keyserling said. The quality of the maintenance work done to date on the hall made it a good candidate for preservation work. Another factor moved it to the top of the foundation’s list. “Because all of the work done was out of sight, it

was all structural, it wasn’t visual, we didn’t have to go through the historic review process,” Keyserling said. “Staff could approve it because we weren’t making any changes to the building. The other projects will be making changes, and we are going through historic review on those. That’s why it was picked. They've done a great job and the simplicity of the review process.” The county’s grant was used to repair the underlying structure and floor system of the GAR Hall, a project that took about four months to complete. Keyserling said the original plan was to pull up the hall’s flooring, complete the repairs and replace the flooring. However, a floorboard split when the first nail was pulled, and the team realized that going further would result in the floor’s destruction. The plan was altered and the team instead dug into the foundation to complete the repairs. “I’m hoping we’ve got enough money to go back and finish stormwater miti-

gation, because that’s what causes these problems,” Keyserling added. The Deacon’s Study House, which is part of the Brick Baptist Church on St, Helena Island, is another of the foundation’s projects. Plans call for the building to be moved back to its original location and adapted for use as an interpretive center. A grant from the county will pay for that work as well. A federal grant will help pay for the restoration of a freedman’s cottage located at 1313 Congress Street. “In our capacity as a philanthropic partner with the National Parks Service, we are basically helping them add places and stories that can be part of their interpretation,” Keyserling said. “Where we put money to improve something, they will end up with an agreement that the Parks Service will have certain access to bring the public into see it. We hope to do that all over Beaufort County and really, all over the state. Hopefully we’ll help them grow a network of sites all over the

country.” The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization founded in 1866. It was composed of Union veterans of the Civil War. The organization was segregated and included separate chapters for Black and White veterans. A Black GAR post was formed in Beaufort in 1888. Called David Hunter Post Number 9, this post included many veterans who were formerly enslaved on nearby Sea Island cotton plantations. Robert Smalls was counted among the members of Post Number 9 and served as the post commander for time. As veterans of the Civil War died off, the GAR was dissolved and ownership of the Grand Army of the Republic Hall was transferred to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War in 1939. Over the years, the hall has been used as a meeting place, a dance studio, a daycare center and a church. In 1940, Zora Neale Hurston, a

central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, used the hall as a studio for her documentary, “The Commandment Keeper Church.” With the completion of repair work, public access to the GAR Hall is expected to increase. “Grand Army Hall will eventually have an agreement with the (National) Parks Service like we do with the Robert Smalls House, like they do at Brick Church and like they will at Penn Center,” Keyserling explained. “The use agreement will say, ‘You own it. You take care of it. We get to use it, but we help you maintain it, and we help you develop the interpretation of it.” 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 and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. He can also frequently be found playing bass guitar with a couple of local bands. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

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Democratic Party office holding open house

The Democratic Party north of the Broad River is hosting an open house at 4 p.m., Friday July 1 for the grand opening of their office in Downtown Beaufort. The office is located at 605 Carteret Street on the first floor of Scott Graber’s law office. Signage is installed, and volunteers are ready to

get to work. For those looking to help out, the new office could use stamps (for postcards and voter registration forms), toilet tissue, paper towels, and always, more volunteers.

Republican Primary protests denied

After hearings and a vote by the South Carolina Republican Party's

State Executive Committee, four primary protests were denied after each candidate failed to present evidence that would have changed the outcome of the June 14 primary election. The races that drew primary protests were the Governor's race, Attorney General's race, and two State House of Representative races (Districts 43 and 81). "As required by state law, we held hearings for the primary protests

where candidates could present their case and our Committee members could ask questions," SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick said in a news release. "Ultimately, our State Executive Committee voted to uphold the June 14 primary results – meaning that the Committee determined no candidate provided credible evidence that could have quantifiably changed the outcome of the primary."

Historic District Review Board • Rita Wilson is a resident of the City and also owns Alpha Graphics, a print business in the City. Metropolitan Planning Commission • James White is a resident of the City who has worked for the Beaufort County Assessor’s Office as an appraiser and is an expert in homeowner insurance underwriting and risk management. Zoning Board of Appeals • Patrick McMichael is a resident of the city and owns Broad River Construction, a builder of custom homes. • Parker Moore is a resident of Beaufort and is a principal at Beveridge & Diamond, PC, and specializes in environmental regulatory compliance and litigation. He has also worked with the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

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the vote statewide. She earned 59.18% of the vote in Beaufort County. The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County’s Election Commission will hold a Canvass Hearing to certify the results of the Statewide Primaries Run-Off at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 30 in the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County’s Conference Room located at 15 John Galt Rd, Beaufort, S.C. 29906. For further information, please contact the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County at 843-255-6900 or stop by the office. JUNE 30–JULY 6, 2022

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City starts down payment loan assistance program for its employees

From staff reports The City of Beaufort, recognizing the high cost of homes in the region, is beginning a program to help its employees with a down payment forgivable loan. The City is partnering with Community Works, a nonprofit organization that specializes in affordable housing and financial education,

Second defendant in armed robbery sent to prison From staff reports A former fast-food restaurant employee who helped plan and execute an armed robbery of a Port Royal McDonald’s is headed to prison. According to a media release from the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Shanya Joanna Higgins, 23, pleaded guilty Friday to armed robbery for her role in the July 15, 2018, incident at McDonald’s at 850 Parris Island Gateway. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison. “Ms. Higgins and her co-defendant were clearly working together to execute this robbery,” said Assistant Solicitor Jared Shedd of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who prosecuted the case. “He couldn’t have done it without her help.” Just before 11 p.m., a security camera captured two masked men wearing all black and carrying handguns as they entered the restaurant’s unlocked side door. Higgins purposefully propped open the door after it was locked by another employee, allowing the men to enter the restaurant. Nightly deposit bags were stolen, and employees were forced into a freezer at gunpoint. Higgins is one of three defendants charged in connection with the robbery. Higgins’ co-defendant, 25-year-old Levy Larkin Brown, was found guilty in April 2021 of armed robbery following a two-day jury trial at the Beaufort County Courthouse. Brown was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Charges against DeQuan Blue are still pending. He is innocent until proven guilty in court. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Mullen handed down Friday’s sentence. Shedd primarily prosecutes crimes in Beaufort County. He has been with the Solicitor’s Office since 2019.

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to administer the program, which begins on July 1. The program will be available to employees who are in good standing with the City of Beaufort, and have been employed past their probation period. “Our employees are very important to us,” City Manager Bill Prokop said in a news release. “We continually

look at the benefits we offer to make sure we are as competitive as possible so that we can attract and keep talented people. We believe that the money we invest in this will pay off in the long run. We hope to lessen turnover, and make our city an even more attractive place to work. The City will provide up to $10,000 in a forgivable loan

if the employee meets the following conditions: • The loan must be used for all or a portion of a down payment or closing costs for the purchase of a home. • The employee’s household income cannot exceed 200% of area median income. • The employee must be able to obtain a 30-year

fixed rate mortgage. • The employee must invest a minimum of $500 into the home purchase and attend a homebuyer education workshop. Additionally, the home must be in Beaufort County, as well as the primary residence of the employee, and monthly mortgage payments cannot exceed 35% of

monthly income. The loan will be forgiven over five years, with 20% forgiven each year. Employees who leave the City before the five years are up must repay the balance of the loan. The program is identical to one started recently by Beaufort Memorial Hospital to help its employees better afford a home purchase.

Lowcountry Regatta

Sunfish and Laser sailboats make their way down the Beaufort River during Saturday’s start of Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club’s annual Lowcountry Regatta on Saturday. About 100 boats were expected to race in 10 different categories during the two-day event. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Back to help build

Whale Branch’s Delaney hosts camp for kids on his home turf Story and photos by Dylan Kerns

SEABROOK ootball, family, and fun — that was the theme at Whale Branch Early College High School earlier this month when former Warriors-star-turned-Tampa Bay Buccaneer Dee Delaney returned to his home turf to host a camp for kids who are standing right where he was not so long ago. “Y’all get up and cheer for them boys,” Delaney chants, hyping up the future football stars. “Y’all cheer for them, get up, get up.” Now a cornerback for the Bucs, Delaney didn’t get the chance to flourish as a football player until high school, in large part because there were few opportunities in the area when he was growing up. In fact, Delaney says he attended more baseball camps than football camps growing up, and he’s trying to ensure the next genera-

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Dee Delaney fires up the kids at his recent football camp at his alma mater, Whale Branch Early College High School in Seabrook. tion has more exposure to high-level instruction in the offseason with his annual event, which drew kids ranging from 6 to 18 years old and fulfilled a longtime dream for Delaney. “I always wanted to do camps since I was in college,” he said. “I was doing little

Counselors work with youth football players during Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Dee Delaney’s recent football camp at his alma mater, Whale Branch Early College High School in Seabrook.

get-togethers with county teams around here. I always knew that once I’d be able to get to the NFL and get the exposure, I was going to do a big camp.” Delaney grew up in Gardens Corner, which was an even more remote outpost before Whale Branch High opened, and left children in the farthest corner of Beaufort County with few opportunities. In addition to simply wanting to get on the field and work with young athletes, Delaney also wants to make an impact on a community that means so much to him. “I love kids,” Delaney said. “I told my wife I want a bunch of kids. She don’t really want a lot. I just love kids — seeing them smile and just giving them something

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I didn’t really have. Even at a younger age, it’s real good for them to see that, ‘Hey, I know an NFL guy. He lives here where I’m from.’” Delaney wasn’t the only NFL player who came to Seabrook to impart their wisdom. Delaney brought Buccaneers teammates Chris Cooper, Willington Previlon, and Grant Stuard to share their knowledge and message with the campers, and 8-year NFL safety and fellow Lowco native Ron Parker was also in attendance and said he felt like a kid at heart. “It was fun, man,” Parker said with a broad smile. “I almost wanted to put some pads and helmets on just being out here with them. Just the energy, man, the energy and the passion that Dee

and the kids had out here. They participated, listened, they focused, and, man, they came out here and had fun.” Delaney and Parker were both somewhat overlooked when it came to being recruited out of high school. Parker attended Beaufort High School and eventually played his college football at Newberry College. He bounced around NFL rosters and practice squads early in his career before becoming a 5-year starter for the Kansas City Chiefs. Delaney played his college ball at The Citadel before playing his final season at the University of Miami as a graduate transfer and spending brief periods with Jacksonville and Washington in the NFL. He was out of football in 2020 before

working his way back in 2021 with the Buccaneers, appearing in 15 games last season. Delaney put in the work to get back to the NFL for himself and his family, but he’s happy to see the next generation of kids from his hometown reap some of the rewards, too. “What’s your purpose? What’s your why?,” Delaney says. “And for me, it’s my family, and just seeing all the kids out here having fun man, I just love it.” Dylan Kerns is a recent graduate of The Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting at Full Sail University. He has been writing about sports since he was 11. When he's not writing about sports, he enjoys stand-up comedy and being outside. He can be reached at dylankerns14@gmail.com.

A ‘dynamic’ experience

Beaufort Academy head football coach Mark Clifford watches as 8- to 11-year-olds go through “dynamic” drills during the second day of BA’s football camp Wednesday morning, June 22 at Beaufort Academy. Clifford said the camp is geared more for the school’s middle school athletes but is open for anyone who wants to attend. Jumping head and shoulders over everyone else at center is Terry Dortch. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Braves shortstop Tyler Wester cocks and fires the ball to first base as Sand Fleas baserunner Rob Earhart sprints to third base during opening night of the Beaufort County Adult Baseball League on Wednesday afternoon, June 22, at Burton Wells Park. The defending league champion Braves came away with an 18-3 win. In other action, the Royals won 15-5 over the Astros. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Your taste genes might determine what you like to eat and your health

By Corrie Pelc There is a distinct connection between diabetes and heart disease. Diabetics are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. Because of this correlation, much research is now centering around a person’s cardiometabolic health, which refers to both heart conditions and metabolic conditions such as diabetes that affect a person’s metabolism. Previous studies have examined the impact of different lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, and sleep on improving a person’s cardiometabolic health. Now, researchers from the Cardiovascular Nutrition Lab at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University suggest a person’s genetic preference toward different tastes may impact their overall food choices, resulting in an influence on their overall cardiometabolic health.

The researchers presented the study at Nutrition 2022, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.

How does our sense of taste work?

A person’s ability to taste different foods and beverages starts with the taste buds located on their tongue. On average, the human tongue has between 2,000 to 4,000 taste buds. On the tips of each taste bud are taste receptors. These help a person distinguish between five main tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami. Past research has looked at how a person’s sense of taste impacts their risk for obesity and Type 2 diabetes and how obesity in turn impacts taste.

Taste-related genes and cardiometabolic health

For this new research, Julie E. Gervis, the lead author

“The apparent biological differences in food preferences that lead to dietary changes and increased cardiovascular risk are able to be overcome by nutritional counseling that aims to counteract these effects.” – Dr. Lee M. Kaplan, director of The Obesity, Metabolism & Nutrition Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and director emeritus of the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center.

of this study, said researchers wanted to look at why people find it difficult to make healthy food choices, and therefore increase their risk for diet-related chronic diseases. They also wanted to examine why people do not always eat what is good for them but eat what tastes good to them. “We wondered whether considering taste perception could help make personalized nutrition guidance more effective, by leveraging drivers of food choices and helping people learn how to minimize their influence. And since taste perception has a strong genetic component, we wanted to understand how taste-related genes were involved’. The researchers found a

correlation between a person’s polygenic taste score and the types of foods they chose. For example, the research team documented those with a higher bitter taste score consumed almost two servings less of whole grains each week than those with a lower bitter taste score. And those with a higher umami score ate fewer vegetables, especially red and orange ones, than those with a lower umami score. They also found links between polygenic taste scores and certain cardiometabolic risk factors. For example, researchers reported participants with a higher sweet score tended to have lower triglyceride levels than those with a lower sweet score.

Personalized nutrition guidance

When asked how these findings might aid healthcare professionals in providing nutritional guidance to patients with diet-related diseases, Gervis said that as these findings are preliminary, the next step is to replicate these findings in independent cohorts to confirm their validity. “My hope is that clinicians will be able to leverage our understanding of how taste-related genes impact food choices, to provide more effective personalized nutrition guidance,” she explained.

goal was to help people understand why they made certain food choices, and how they could use this information to equip them with more control over their diet quality and cardiometabolic health. “For example, if individuals who are genetically predisposed to have high bitter perception eat fewer whole grains, it might be recommended that they add certain spreads or spices or choose other types of foods that better align with their taste perception profile.” Source: https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/yourtaste-genes-might-determine-whatyou-like-to-eat-and-your-health; Fact checked by Harriet Pike, Ph.D., June 20, 2022.

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wear one? A helmet should be level on the head and fit snuggly. Straps should be even and tight when buckled. And there should only be enough room for one finger between the buckle and your child’s chin. It should not rock back and forth, or sideways. Also, be sure the helmet

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Five red flags that your health is in trouble By Dr. Christopher Davis, M.D., F.A.C.C.

1. Chronic Fatigue

The most common symptom that is frequently heard is fatigue. "I'm so tired. I feel like I'm getting enough sleep and I'm just tired all the time." Fatigue is a very vague type of symptom; however, it is a harbinger of many particular underlying chronic illnesses. Infections, toxin exposure, micronutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalance, and heart disease could all lead to symptoms of fatigue.

2. Weight Gain

Most of us think weight gain is all about just what we're eating and how much

you are exercising. Both of those things are super important; however, there are a lot of underlying metabolic disturbances such as insulin levels or cortisol being too high or your other hormones, thyroid hormone, or estradiol, and testosterone levels being low. Hormones have a really important role in weight management that we must address.

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Poor sleep quality is a sign that there is underlying chronic illness. Again, a lot of times this is related to a hormonal imbalance particularly cortisol levels. There's obviously a relationship between cortisol and melatonin; mela-

tonin is that hormone that really does help us sleep better. An imbalance between cortisol and melatonin levels can result in insomnia.

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4. Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a sign of underlying increased oxidative stress. "Oxidative stress" is like getting rusty inside. As we get older, we tend to build up this oxidative stress and our body doesn't get these particles or molecules out called reactive oxygen species. Those reactive oxygen species have to be kind of tempered with these antioxidants. We've all heard about antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E. There are many antioxidants to combat

oxidative stress based on individuals' needs and deficiencies.

5. Brain Fog

Neurocognitive issues are manifested quite frequently, and unfortunately in today's world, we have a lot of issues with people having psychiatric issues as evident by the recent violence. We have a real tough time explaining or trying to understand the

cause of what these people are thinking.

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If you are experiencing this combination of symptoms, make an appointment to discuss them all with your physician, and 1. Eat Non-Processed Foods 2. Exercise 3. Detox

Dr. Christopher Davis is an Interventional Cardiologist and Chief Executive Officer/Founder of Manatee Cardiovascular Wellness Institute. He is also the Founder & CEO of Reveal Vitality. After medical school, Dr. Davis trained at the prestigious Johns Hopkins/Sinai Hospital for his Internal Medicine residency. During his training, he was recognized and honored for his commitment to patient care by being bestowed the honor of Chief Medical Resident at Johns Hopkins/Sinai University. Dr. Davis continued his training in cardiology and interventional cardiology with fellowships at the renowned University of Virginia.

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1 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 F. Remove plastic wrap from pan and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Nutrient Analysis per serving Serving size: 1/10 of pan Calories 182 Total fat 6g Saturated fat 2g Trans fat 0g Monounsaturated fat 2g Cholesterol 150 mg

Sodium Total carbohydrate Dietary fiber Total sugars Protein

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In the News . . . Why should my baby or young child receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

On June 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved COVID-19 vaccination for young children who are at least 6 months old. This means roughly 20 million children in the United States under 5 years are newly eligible for vaccination.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been over 2 million cases, 20,000 hospitalizations and 200 deaths due to COVID-19 in children under 5 years of age. The CDC recommends a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months and older. Stanford Children’s Health encourages all families to have eligible children vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. For those who may have doubts, scientific evidence has shown that the children who received COVID-19 vaccines during testing developed high levels of virus-fighting antibodies expected to protect them against coronavirus. Vaccines continue to be effective at preventing severe

illness and hospitalization, including in children with and without any underlying medical conditions. COVID-19 vaccines can also prevent multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and may prevent long COVID, which can be debilitating for young children. Vaccines can protect children, which in turn can reduce the risk of transmission to others. Free COVID shots for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that children aged six months to five years with Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations without cost-sharing. The announcement comes after the Food and

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Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week approved both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children six months through four years of age and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children six months through five years of age, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s fight against the virus.

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hatever we are concerned about today, faith and discernment are key components of our prayers. Without spiritual sensitivity, we do not understand God’s will and faith is what empowers and activates our communication with Him. We believe in miracles because we know that God listens and is the only one who has the authority to restore and provide. If someone is having a health crisis, the Bible declares that He is the Great Physician and our healer. This is exciting truth until doubt and fear sneak in the back door and Satan repeats the same strategy to deceive as he did with Adam and Eve in the garden. His favorite temptation is to plant seeds of uncertainty and confusion in our minds to question whether faith is real or our imagination. In our times of trouble, we are bombarded with speculations and opinions, but we must become unmovable in knowing that the report of the Lord cannot

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The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2506-W29B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: NORA JEAN MATTHEWS , GENERAL DELIVERY, PORTLAND, OR 97208-999. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3941 at Pages 1994, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $67,431.85 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 874.63 Total Amount Due $ 68,656.48 With a per diem of $ 21.00 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due.

The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

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An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345.

King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1202-W35B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: NANCY D. RICHER , 3817 23RD AVE SW, NAPLES, FL 34117. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3544 at Pages 2168, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $32,693.73 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 876.27 Total Amount Due $ 33,920.00 With a per diem of $ 14.34 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1502-W49O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: DARRYL CHEEK & GLENDA ROBERTS CHEEK, 13709 HICKORY CREEK DR., HASLET, TX 76052-2435. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3632 at Pages 389, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $8,837.65 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 426.91 Total Amount Due $ 9,614.56 With a per diem of $ 3.63 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues

the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2403-W1B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: WALTER JUNIOR UNDERWOOD & LA SHAUNDA L. UNDERWOOD, 1393 LEICSTER CT, HAMPTON, GA 30228-3333. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3963 at Pages 331, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $22,479.33 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 426.91 Total Amount Due $ 23,256.24 With a per diem of $ 9.96 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by

Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1404-W28O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: CATHERINE ADELE JONES & SHERI LYNN MOORE, 144 THOMAS BLVD, HAMILTON, OH 45013. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3802 at Pages 124, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $31,639.20 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 426.91 Total Amount Due $ 32,416.11 With a per diem of $ 11.32 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

Preparing the Way

Harmony Lost Sin Enters the Human Family

Adam and Eve had a life we can only dream about. They had a perfect harmony within themselves. Their intellects and wills were aligned perfectly to goodness and truth, as were their imaginations, feelings, and physical desires. A life of goodness and truth came naturally to them. They enjoyed a perfect union with God and a complete trust in one another as husband and wife. Into this harmony of the garden, Satan enters. Like us, the angels were created with free will and called to freely love God. Satan was one of the greatest of the angels, and in his pride he chose not to love and serve God. This separation from God causes him untold misery, and he sees in Adam and Eve a way to strike back at God by turning them away from the love of their creator. He enters the garden to tempt Adam and Eve. (Genesis 3) Can Adam and Eve really trust God? God had clearly commanded that our original parents must not eat from one of the trees in the garden, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Satan enters into conversation with Eve and creates doubt in her mind, telling her that when she eats from it, “You will be like God!” (Gen 3:5) She and Adam give in to this temptation.

Their harmony with God and with each other is also lost. Adam and Eve experience shame and feel a need to cover their nakedness in front of each other. When God comes, they hide from him. These details show how their harmony with each other has been wounded, as has their perfect union with God. They will now experience suffering and physical death, but the most serious consequence is their spiritual separation from God. The wounds of sin affect the entire human race. The entire human family has inherited Adam and Eve’s state of spiritual brokenness; we all experience their lack of internal harmony and their attraction to sin. God created us to be united with him, but unless he repairs the separation caused by sin, we will never be able to enjoy union with him here or in heaven. How will he save us and restore the human family to union with him?

This is more than just the eating of a fruit. Instead of trusting God and his desire for their happiness, Adam and Eve have chosen to disobey God and separate themselves from him. For the first time, they have sinned. Sin greatly damages Adam and Eve’s inner harmony. They find that their souls have become like a broken mirror, damaged in every way by sin. Their intellects are now easily deceived; it is difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood. Their wills have been weakened; it no longer comes naturally to love selflessly and to do what is good. Their imaginations, feelings, and physical desires are often at odds with goodness and truth.

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Wrongs done wrongly working out for the Right

he phrase “ill-gotten gains” keeps going through my mind. Ill-gotten gains. If you’re not familiar with the term it refers to rewards or accomplishments achieved by means of deception, wrongdoing, or evil. The overturn of Roe v. Wade qualifies as ill-gotten gains as far as I’m concerned. I know supporters of last week’s Supreme Court decision to strip women of agency over their own bodies could care less what concerns me. They don’t even care what concerns women who cried foul over the ruling. All that matters to them is they won, and “the libs” lost. It doesn’t matter to them that the people they connived and schemed to install on the Supreme Court all flat-out lied or danced around revealing their personal feelings on Roe v. Wade, on respecting legal

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precedent. When asked in 2017 if he accepted Roe as the law of the land, Neil Gorsuch, the first justice nominated by then-President Donald Trump, answered, “That is the law of the land. I accept the law of the land.” That was a lie. Maine Sen. Susan Collins said in 2018 that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh told her Roe was “settled law.” That satisfied Collins and won him her vote, but NPR quoted Democrat Chuck Schumer as recognizing the loophole Kavanaugh was leaving himself.

“Saying a case is settled law is not the same thing as saying a case was correctly decided,” the New York senator countered. He knew how the game was played. Nominee Amy Coney Barrett did the same in 2020. Defining some court decisions as “super-precedents” — “cases that are so well settled that no political actors and no people seriously push for their overruling” — she said that Roe was not one, since it was regularly targeted for review. I wrote here once about Bill Clinton being a great liar because he lied like a lawyer would, picking words apart to find — or create — loopholes. These folks made him look like a newbie on amateur night at the Apollo Theater. So last week's decision turns control over abortion rights back to the states. There, the justices wrote, the people can decide for

themselves or by electing lawmakers to represent their position on the issue. Fat chance of that happening. Despite polls showing as much as 80 percent support among Americans for abortion to be legal, Republican-led legislatures across the country plan to deny access to the medical procedure. The Washington Post reported 13 states had trigger laws that would take effect immediately on Roe’s overturn, and 13 others will enact limits as soon as they can. Only 10 states — and no, South Carolina isn’t among them — have majorities that actually want to eliminate abortion rights. Thirteen plus 13 is … 26? And 26 is more than 10, right? But sure, leave it up to states to reflect the will of their people. Not that conservatives care about that. They will do whatever they want and, to borrow a friend’s phrase,

they’ll “make us like it.” Remember in 2012, when Sen. Lindsey Graham said: “If we lose this election there is only one explanation – demographics. If I hear anybody say it was because (Mitt) Romney wasn’t conservative enough I’m going to go nuts. We’re not losing 95 percent of African-Americans and two-thirds of Hispanics and voters under 30 because we’re not being hard-ass enough.” Many of us thought that was a suggestion to his party to try to broaden its appeal to these disenfranchised groups. Instead, they took it as a challenge to disenfranchise these groups even more, and they are using redistricting and false claims of election fraud as tools to cement political control. Believers in the Big Lie are running for public office at every level, from Congress on down to local precinct levels, to ensure Republicans

won’t be held accountable for defying the public’s will. And if anyone can actually get the GOP into court to challenge them, well, the courts have been packed with right-wingers hand-picked to support conservative schemes. So yeah, ill-gotten gains feels like an accurate assessment of what’s going on. They keep telling anyone who’ll listen that they are doing this because they love the country, because they want to save it from a future without “stability and morals,” as a reader recently wrote to me. The old saying is that you generally don’t benefit from ill-gotten gains, but conservatives and the GOP are certainly making it look like a safe bet. For now, that is. 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.

Scotland wants to be independent of Britain, remain in EU

t is Tuesday, and this morning I’m in the lobby of the Eden Locke Hotel on George Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s early, Susan is still sleeping in our room, but I’ve got a complimentary espresso and a view of the stone, four-storied, Georgian-styled building just across the street — also known as the Alexander Graham Bell Free House (pub). That magnificent building and the hundreds of other Georgian-styled buildings that constitute Edinburgh’s New Town were the vision of a self-styled architect, James Craig, who proposed his development as a healthy alternative to Edinburgh’s exploding growth in 1766. In those olden days “brown water” was simply thrown out the window after a shouted warning to those who might be walking below. That bodily waste water would bubble down

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the cobble-stoned streets eventually leaching into the conveniently located (communal) water wells. The fecal-rich run-off then morphed into what we now call Cholera — a disease that effectively thinned-out the ever-growing population in Old Town. Notwithstanding that bit of history, yesterday my wife and I hiked through the narrow, meandering, medieval streets in Old Town looking for lunch. We were in Scotland and decided we would by-pass the burgers, burritos and the pizza that have, regrettably, become endemic.

Yes, we were aiming for authenticity in the form of meat pies and a version of fish stew the Scots call Cullen Skink. We had previously found meat pies in a noisy, second-story pub that featured large communal tables that encouraged animated conversation. I might also add that this pub did not have any television monitors. The pie that I got consisted of chicken, peas and carrots swimming together in a glue-like base which was wrapped in a pastry shell about the size of your standard M14 anti-personnel mine. Getting through that pastry required a knife and eventually I had to summon Susan’s help in keeping the “pie” on the table as both of my hands were needed to saw into the shell. I have to believe that there was some symbolism here, maybe a metaphor, for the troubled history of this

small, beautiful country. But if there is a nutritional metaphor for the history of Scotland it is surely Haggis which is made from the lungs, heart and stomach of the sheep that were brought to the Highlands to replace the people. Susan and I had no desire or appetite for this dish and had not tried to order it. Yesterday, however, we found ourselves confronted with a young man (our server) who said, “How about the Haggis and fries?” “No” we replied in perfect unison, “Not today.” “If not today,” he asked. “When? And if not here. Where?” “What about the Cullen Skink?” we parried. “No,” he said. “You will never understand the Scots until you have a bowl of Haggis.” The Haggis came in a bowl atop a layer of perfectly innocent french fries. Haggis itself looked

something like loose, sautéed hamburger meat mixed with granola. There seemed to be milk in the bottom of the bowl. The national dish of Scotland makes sense if you assume it was once the least attractive, least desired protein in a country that didn’t have much protein to begin with. It makes sense that the better tasting parts of the sheep went into the mouths of the nobles, the tenants getting the innards, entrails and whatever else was inedible, unwanted. I think many Scots took one look at Haggis and decided to leave. Yesterday, we were told there are 25 million people of Scottish descent in the world today, but only 5 million are now found in Scotland. Many Scots immigrated to Canada, South Africa and Australia. Some came to Appalachia. All the while the Highlander Regiments

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became the reliable backbone of the British Army distinguishing themselves at Waterloo, the Crimea and on the beaches of Normandy. They were really good at capturing the standards (flags) of the French. All of which is something of a paradox because at this very moment the Scottish people now want to stay in the European Union. And, as everyone must know, the United Kingdom is in the process of leaving the EU — Boris Johnson is currently embattled over the terms of departure. Historically the Scots have been independent thinking, wanting to be left alone. But this time around they want to stay connected with the Continent, the European Union, but want to depart Britain itself.

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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WHAT’S HAPPENING St. Helena Library Activities

4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, Lego Club, all ages welcome; 2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, S.C. Works Job Coaching, free help with job searches, interviews; 1 to 2 p.m., Saturdays, Chess Club, ages 5 and older. 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540.

Beaufort County Library Ongoing Programs

These are the ongoing programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 4 p.m., Monday, Dungeon & Dragons; 9 a.m., Wednesdays, Basic Computer Skills; 10 a.m., 2nd Monday of each month and 4 p.m., 4th Wednesday of each month, Hoopla Class; 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/Crochet Class; 4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, Teen Art Club; 4 p.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, Teen Anime Club; 4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Teen Game Club; 3:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Line Dance Class; daily during library hours, Escape Quest Games.

Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market

5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers.

Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes

5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Whitehall Park or Pigeon Point Park. Rooted Beaufort is a collective of local Yoga teachers who host outdoor yoga classes and donation-based events with proceeds being donated locally on a rotating basis.

The Historic Port Royal Museum

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

Tour Historic Fort Fremont

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http:// www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @ portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.

A War on Two Fronts: African Americans Fight for Victory at Home and Abroad

Through Saturday, Aug. 13, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. A traveling exhibit adapted from an original exhibition and book developed by the Athenaeum Press at the Horry County Museum. The exhibition and book explore how African Americans in the 92nd and 93rd Army infantry divisions fought for racial equality during wartime, and then went on to be active participants in the Civil Rights Movement. It traces the little-known stories of soldiers on the front lines, and how

segregation affected their training, service and recognition. The exhibition draws from the work of Maggi Morehouse, Burroughs Distinguished Professor of Southern History and Culture at Coastal Carolina University and a daughter of a commanding officer in the 92nd infantry division. To learn more about “A War on Two Fronts” and other Athenaeum Press projects, visit www.ccu.press or www. warontwofronts.com. Morris Center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-2849227.

Lowcountry Made Markets

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month through December, Buckwalter Place Park, next to Kroger off Buckwalter Place Blvd., Bluffton. Each market includes local vendors, live music, food and drink. The events are free. Participating vendors include: Gullah Express LLC (food truck), Declan’s Delights, Pick N Paint Pottery, Preservation Tree Art, 7th & Palm, Kara Artman Art, Southern Botanica, Hedone (bath & body), Blue Door Boutique, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Juke Joint Sweets, BPC Custom Furniture, Back to Eden Self Care Products, LLC, Shutterbug Custom Designs LLC, Pet Wants Hilton Head, Grind Coffee Roasters, LLC, Fabula Collective, The Artsy Girl, KODA Glass Designs, Lowcountry Livin’, Legacy Art Gallery, Cottonwood Soap Company, Marsh View Candles and Crafted With A Purpose.

Lowcountry Made Markets in Port Royal

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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 beaufortjasperymca.org.

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.

Jazz In The Park

7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. July 5 – Tower of Funk; Tuesday, July 19 – Eric Jones Trio; Tuesday, Aug. 2 – Modern Daze Ensemble; Tuesday, Aug. 16 – Martin Lesch Band; Tuesday, Aug. 30 – Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Free. Bring chairs.

Maye River Quilters

10 a.m., Saturday, July 9, Church of the Palms, 1419 Okatie Highway. The wearing of masks is encouraged. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244. To attend the meeting as a guest, send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.

Bilingual Tours at Morris Lowcountry Heritage Center

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 9, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Learn about the history, art and culture of the Lowcountry. These guided tours are in Spanish and English. A tour starts every hour, the last at 1 p.m.

Junior Building Detectives – Solving the Mysteries of Built Histories

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 11 through July 15, historic John Mark Verdier House. Hosted by the Historic Beaufort Foundation, this summer children’s camp for kids, ages 8 to 12, will enable participants to “solve the mysteries of built history” by learning about local architecture. The camp will teach the basics of historic architecture and preservation. Campers will learn how buildings change over time, the meaning of architectural features, and the relevance of historic buildings to our community through hands-on activities, walks, arts and crafts, experiments and more. Campers will create a building and present the design to the class and parents/guardians. Cost is $100 for HBF members and $125 for non members. Register by calling 843-3793331 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.

Creative Arts Camp

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130. Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Subjects include Drawing and Clay, Mixed Media and Trash to Treasures – Focusing on Recycled Art. To register or for more information, go to www. USCBCenterForTheArts.com.

Musical Theatre Audition Skills Camp

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130. Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Class showcase at noon on July 15. Subjects include Monologue and Vocal Performance. To register or for more information, go to www.USCBCenterForTheArts.com.

Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. This program is in connection with the War on Two Fronts exhibition on view now. Visit morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-284-9227.

Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

9 a.m., Friday, July 22; 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Sunset Tour. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free guided tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore, from Moore2Life, as guide. Watch our baby egrets in their nests and learn about the other wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place. Tours are approximately 90 minutes and limited to 12 participants. To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org.

“Crazy for Conservation!” Camp

9 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29, Port Royal Elementary School. Eco camp finally returns for its 31st year as the Beaufort Conservation District presents “Crazy for Conservation!” Camp. There will be a Friday field trip to Morning Glory Homestead Farm. Ever wonder how many trees it takes to make a single sheet of paper? How do we use a fluffy ball of cotton to make clothing? Why are bees so important? Want to handle fuzzy chicks and wiggly worms? Join Eco Camp and learn how we can use and conserve these everyday resources through hands-on environmental science activities. Make ice cream, take home a T-shirt, handmade paper, and more. There will be three one-hour sessions each day. Bring your own snack. Hot dog lunch will be provided on Friday. For more informtion contact Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District at bswcd@ islc.net or 843-255-7306.

Beaufort County Library Special Programs

These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.

Last of The Right Whales

Move Your Mind 5K/10K Walk and Run

The Shrimp Fest Sunset 5K

St. Peter’s Catholic Church’s 62nd annual Fall Bazaar

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Savannah. Co-hosted by the Tybee Island Marine Science Center and IFAW. Learn more about Georgia's official state marine mammal, the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Tickets are $10 for adults, and free for children. There will also be a post-screening Q&A. Learn more about the film, the cause, and view the trailer https:// lastoftherightwhales.com/.

7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13. The Healy & Foreit Sunset 5K presented by Bluffton Trading Company will start at Oyster Factory Park taking walkers and runners thru the streets of Old Towne Bluffton to finish at Bluffton Trading Post. Participants in the 5K will receive an event T-shirt and post race party at Bluffton Trading Post with live music & refreshments. For more information, visit www.blufftonsunsetparty. com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

May River Shrimp Festival

5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14 to Friday, July 15, The Bluffton Oyster Factory Park. Entertainers scheduled to perform include “The Chiggers” and Rolling Stone tribute band “White Liquor” on Thursday, and “The Spike Ivory Band” and “The Horan Brothers Band” on Friday. The event features local shrimp and seafood, a craft beer garden, a wine bar, an arts & crafts village and more. Two day festival tickets are available on line at blufftonsunsetparty.com for $10. Tickets can also be purchased at the door, while children 10 and younger get in free. The festival benefits two local charities. For more information, visit www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

Black In The Trenches

6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Registration deadline is Sunday, July 17. From their training at South Carolina’s Camp Jackson to the trenches of the Western Front, the chilling experiences of the Black soldiers of the 371st Infantry Regiment during World War I are brought home by Joe Long, Curator of Education for the S.C.

7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, May River High School, Bluffton. Event benefits Memory Matters. The morning will be full of fun, food and prizes. Strollers and four-legged friends are welcome. Cost varies from $20 to $35 based on participation in the 5K or 10K. Student and Military discounts are available. For more information, call 843-842-6688 or email info@memorymatters.org.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lady’s Island. The bazaar committee seeks Lowcountry artists and crafts people to sell their creations at the bazaar. Booths may be set up inside or outside. Fee is $100. The bazaar will also feature International Foods, a Silent Auction, Sweet Shoppe, a Craft Beer Garden, a Kids Zone with games and inflatables, a Plant Sale, and Church Tours (see the new stained-glass windows). Proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Outreach Center. For an application contact parishlife@ stpetersbeaufort.org.

Lowcountry Jaycees Food Truck Festival

Saturday, Oct. 1, Paris Avenue, Port Royal.

Rock n’ Ribs 2022 featuring Blues Traveler

Saturday, Oct. 15, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island. Tickets start at $149. To purchase, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ rock-n-ribs-2022-featuring-blues-travelertickets-103845021254.

Inaugural Stingray Scramble golf tournament

Saturday, Nov. 12, Ocean Creek Course, Fripp Island. Tournament benefits Riverview Charter School. Event features golf, food, awards and an afterparty. Details to come.

MCAS Beaufort Airshow

Saturday-Sunday, April 22-23, 2023, MCAS Beaufort. Visit BeaufortAirShow.com. General admission is free.

Parris Island Marine Corps Graduates To Receive a Copy of with a List of Graduates, visit www.yourislandnews.com JUNE 30–JULY 6, 2022

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And that’s the way it was

Professor Larry Rowland leads a lecture on the history of Beaufort, S.C. for U.S. Marines on Thursday, June 23, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Rowland is the author of numerous articles and books on Beaufort, South Carolina and Sea Island history. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Brookins, USMC.

About VA Mental Health Services

his is the final article in a series of four on VA Mental Health Services. The primary objective of each of these four articles is on breaking down barriers to and misconceptions about seeking mental health care. This article will answer more questions about VA mental health care and will hopefully convince every military member, veteran, family member, caregiver, and survivor that: • The VA is second to none in Mental Health Care, and if you are exhibiting any of the symptoms of mental health problems with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Bipolar, TBI adverse effects, schizophrenia, tobacco addiction, or other mental health challenges, the VA wants to and can help you. • Self-treatment, like working too much (workaholism), drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc., for mental health problems does not work and can result in alcoholism, drug abuse, drug addiction; loss of sleep, divorce, loss of support from friends and family, loss of employment, financial ruin, homelessness, legal troubles, and suicide. • The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (RHJVAMC) and its Community-Based Outpatient Clinics offer the best mental health care available in the Lowcountry of S.C. and Ga. Where can a veteran read about PTSD and the VA’s PTSD Center? The VA is the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress. PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, frequent deployments, physical assault, or sexual assault. It is normal for people suffering from PTSD to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, become over vigilant, grieve, avoid thinking about the event, become angry, suffer from memory loss, suffer from flashbacks, suffer from depression, or have trouble sleeping. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments. The author of this article can attest to the many successful types of PTSD

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EDITOR’S NOTE This article is the fourth in a series of four.

LARRY DANDRIDGE

treatments available at the RHJVAMC because he has gone through a highly successful treatment program there (See article 1 of 4 of this series at https://yourislandnews.com/about-the-vasmental-health-services/.) Every veteran and their family member, caregiver, and survivor should read the information at the VA’s Mental Health website at https:// www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ and the VA’s PTSD National Center for PTSD website at https://www.ptsd.va.gov. These websites will help anyone to better understand what PTSD is, how to get help, how families and friends need help, the treatment options, how to access mobile apps, how to access helpful videos and online programs, and how to get help now. Veterans, researchers, and providers (doctors, etc.) can also keep informed with the latest information and new products on trauma and PTSD by subscribing to the VA’s National Center for PTSD Monthly electronic newsletters and quarterly publications at https://www. ptsd.va.gov/publications/ subscribe.asp. What should Veterans, military members, their families, survivors, and caregivers know about the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) Mental Health Team and services? According to the Acting Chief of the RHJVAHCS Mental Health Center, “The RHJVAHCS’s clinicians are incredibly devoted and focused on the mission of serving our Veterans. To serve those who so selflessly and bravely served our country. We strive to ensure that there is no “wrong door” by which to enter mental health care. If you need us, we are here to serve you; and it will be our honor.” Where can anyone read about RHJVAHCS Mental Health Services? Lowcountry SC and GA veterans and their family members need to read the important information at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s website https:// bit.ly/3I1205z. All VA health care facilities offer same-day help. You may qualify even without enrolling in VA health care.

Contact the RHJVAMC at 843-577-5011 to schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment. The VA will work with veterans and their family members to schedule an appointment with the shortest wait time. In some cases, the VA may schedule your appointment at another VA medical center or clinic, or refer you to a non-VA medical provider in your community. For urgent health issues, the VA offers same-day appointments, telehealth visits, or walk-in express care. How many mental health professionals does the RHJVAHCS employ? The RHJVAHCS Mental Health Department (Center and CBOCs) has 423 employees ready to help veterans and their families with mental health issues. How many veterans commit suicide every day? According to the VA and other reputable sources, the sad news is approximately 22 veterans commit suicide per day. However, and even more tragic is the fact that more than half (approximately 14) of them never asked for help from the VA Mental Health System. What role do firearms play in veteran suicides? According to the VA’s Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Brochure found at https://bit.ly/3A7jICz, veterans can take simple steps to protect themselves and their families, particularly if the veteran or others in the household are in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. What should I do if I am worried about a veteran or veteran’s family member committing suicide? If you are worried about a friend or family member, ask them directly about suicide and encourage them to seek help. Talk about safe firearm storage and the possibility of temporarily storing firearms with a trusted friend, relative, or elsewhere (check state and local laws). Veterans or their family members can ask for help from a primary care physician, mental health counseling center, or local emergency department. The Veterans Crisis Line offers free, confidential support and crisis intervention 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. To reach the

crisis line, call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or send a text to 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.

Does the Ralph H. Johnson Mental Health Department encourage gun safety? Over the past year, the RHJVAHCS has focused heavily on lethal means (gun) safety. The RHJVAHCS has set a goal of increasing gun lock distribution by at least 20% in FY22. The RHJVAHCS partners with the S.C. Suicide Prevention Coalition, Palmetto Pathfinders, and others to help prevent suicides. You can read more about the S.C. Suicide Prevention Coalition at https://www.sprc. org/states/south-carolina. The Palmetto Pathfinder Program is a South Carolina Veteran peer-support program that provides personal support for transitioning Veterans by connecting them to relevant resources and services in their community and assisting them in accomplishing their personal and professional goals, and staying mentally healthy and thriving after military service. More information about the S.C. Department of Veteran Affairs-led Pathfinder Program can be found at https://bit.ly/39XM33N. What is the National Suicide Prevention Hot Line? According to the VA and the National Institute of Mental Health, if someone is in crisis or you know someone in crisis, civilians (and veterans) can currently call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273TALK (8255) or text HELLO to 741741. However, it is recommended that veterans or their family members call the Veterans Crisis Line directly at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255 to connect with a VA responder. There is also a Veterans Crisis Chat Online that can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3a2cxB9. In addition, on July 16, dialing 988 is going live and connects to the National Suicide Prevention hotline. The RHJVAHCS Mental Health Team is making preparations now to care for Veterans who may reach out through the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, who are not yet plugged into VA services. How many patients does the RHJVAHCS Mental Health Department serve? In Fiscal Year 2021 the RHJVAHCS admitted 36,670 new patients (the vast majority are outpatients). The total number of patient mental health visits in 2021 was 35, 670.

What evidence is available to convince veterans the RHJVAHCS Mental Health Center is a world-class operation? Do not take this author’s word that VA Mental Health Care and Services are second to none. The following facts should convince veterans that the RHJVAHCS is a world-class operation. The RHJVAHCS: • Is the only habitually rated five-star rated hospital in S.C. • Is rated by the Joint Commission in the top 10% of all public and private hospitals in the United States for customer satisfaction, quality of care, and many other key measurements for more than 10 years. • Was praised by the Joint Commission for mental health and other services provided in the inpatient unit. • Is partnered with the Medical University of S.C. (MUSC), and MUSC provides most of the specialty care doctors at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. • Was praised in the last Joint Commission inspection for best practices for other hospitals to follow. • Has been nominated for the prestigious and internationally recognized DAISY Foundation Award. Specifically, the RHJVAHCS Homeless Primary Care and Mental Health Team (HPACT) was nominated and recognized for the outstanding care given to veterans in a mental health crisis. The team included Dr. Elizabeth Call, MD; Wilson Fitchett, DNP, APRN, FNP-C; Terra Sutton, LPN; and Jehad Karriem, MBA, MSN, RN. • Is a trained and certified Patient and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) operation. • Has one of the lowest turnover rates of employees in the U.S., and uses all modern methods of mental health treatments, including TRANS-CRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION. • Is the only VA Medical Center with three nurse residency programs. • Gets mostly rave reviews on customer surveys and it is hard to find a veteran who has anything critical to say about the medical center and its CBOCs. • Provides Wrap-around

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services including primary and mental health care embedded in the Homeless Program, case management, housing, and job training services. Homeless services are provided at the VAMC and all six CBOCs. Excelling in Quality of Care. Grant Thornton and McKinsey & Company, the RAND Corporation, and the MITRE Corporation Study Show the VA Excelling in Quality of Care. Provides and is expanding DAV free shuttle rides between Charleston area VA clinics and the medical center. Has a beautiful Fisher House Charleston offering free lodging for the qualified families of veterans in the VA Hospital and for veterans with family members in other local hospitals. Has too many other capabilities, services, and awards to list in one article.

The RHJ VA Health Care System provides primary, secondary, mental health, and tertiary care in Charleston, serving more than 70,000 veterans in 14 counties and encompassing more than 15,000 square miles. Charleston VAMC is a 149-authorized bed tertiary care teaching hospital, with sophisticated technology, multiple specialists and sub-specialists, a diagnostic support group, and intensive care facilities. The Medical Center, with 20 operating nursing home (and hospice) care beds, is dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care and services to Veterans along the South Carolina and Georgia. The RHJVAHCS provides the most specialized healthcare available anywhere in the world, which is administered to patients with complex diseases, including mental health conditions, who may require high-risk pharmacologic regimens, surgical procedures, community care, or high-cost high-tech resources. 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

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Douglas, A.R.

PFC

Buchert, J. N.

Pvt

Chuba, B. S.

PFC

Dejesusortiz, Brenan.

PFC

Chavez, Cheyenne

PFC

Foster, K. E.

PFC

Etienne, S.

PVT

Byrd, D. M.

PFC

Concannon, R. J.

Pvt

Deruyter, Ben M.*

PFC

Cuadra, Kasey L.

Pvt

Garcia, A. L.

Pvt

Familia, E.

PVT

Dejesus, J. Y.

Pvt

Credeur, C. M.

Pvt

Dominguezmiguitama, Carlos S.

PFC

Cubel, Cali N.

Pvt

Garcia, D. L.

PFC

Francisco, D.

PVT

Dejesus, M. J.

PFC

Demenjon Jr, V.

Pvt

Estradamontiel, Pablo O.

Pvt

Desantiago, Andrea T.

PFC

Gaylor, J. N.

Pvt

Garlet, J.

PVT

Difebo, T. M.

PFC

Desimone, N. A.

Pvt

Familiapujols, Regulo D.

PFC

Encinascollantes, Graciela A.

Pvt

Gibbs, D. B.

PFC

Gattine Jr, D.M. *

PFC

Dobson, M. A.

Pvt

Gamboabarrantes, J. A.

Pvt

Farmer, Damon W.

Pvt

Farias, Ana L.

Pvt

Gill, L. E

Pvt

Gonzalez, S.D.

PFC

Enrriquez, S.

Pvt

Hernandez Sr, E.

Pvt

Ferrato, Vincent T.

PFC

Haymon, Rionna A. *

Pvt

Hendrix, R. W.

Pvt

Hardy, M.R.

PVT

Epley, J. M.

Pvt

Hudson III, R. S.

PFC

Garcia, Angelo

Pvt

Hernandez, Destiny A.

Pvt

Hill, R. S.

Pvt

Hawkins, C.J.

PFC

Ertz, E. M.

Pvt

Majimba, A.*

Pvt

Gibson, Ryan T.

Pvt

Hernandez, Diana M.

PFC

Hudson, J. T.

Pvt

Howell, C.A.

PVT

Felicianollanos, J. L.

Pvt

Mauriciobautista, D.

Pvt

Guzmanvivar, William J.

Pvt

Hernandez, Valeria L.

PFC

Hutto, W. C.

PFC

Lewis Jr, S.D.

PFC

Filerio, H. A.

Pvt

Mcintosh, J. B.

PFC

Harrison Jr, Darius J.*

Pvt

Johnson, Shadaira L.

Pvt

Lendiaz, J. E.*

Pvt

Lewis, R.R.

PFC

Grawcock, S. M. *

Pvt

Medinacarrasquillo, J. G.

Pvt

Holloway, Jason G.

PFC

King, Destiny M.

PFC

Locklear, D. J.

Pvt

Ly, R.C.

PVT

Hernandez, A. B.

Pvt

Montenegroangamarca, M. S.

Pvt

Ibanez, Antonio V.

PFC

Lee, Sophia H.

PFC

Martyn, M. G.

PFC

Maisch, E.M.

PVT

Himoun, C. M.

PFC

Noble, M. R.

Pvt

Jung, Haseop

Pvt

Lopez, Isabel V.

Pvt

Mills, C. T.

PFC

McMahon II, R.J.

PVT

Howe, T. B.

Pvt

Orozco, R. M.

Pvt

King, Sebastian H.

Pvt

Madridalvarado, Nereida G.

Pvt

Monk, R. L.

PFC

Medina, F.

PVT

Jibson, H. L.

PFC

Persaud, N. K.

PFC

Lackey, Josiah S.

Pvt

Martinez, Natalia

Pvt

Morton, B. S.

Pvt

Medina, K.A.

PFC

Lietzke, K. M.

PFC

Pinnedatorres, M. A.

Pvt

Layton, Justus E.

PFC

Musa, Victory K. *

Pvt

Munozcerro, F.

Pvt

Moran III, M.G.

PVT

Lucas, A. B.

Pvt

Prue, M. A.

Pvt

Mcclary, Alex R.

PFC

Paredessanmiguel, Celeste M.

PFC

Nannini, J. T.

PFC

Murphy II, R.M. *

PVT

Manus, J. M.

Pvt

Prue, M. S.

PFC

Mistretta, Nicholas A.

Pvt

Pizanacereceres, Natalie

Pvt

Olson, A. J.

Pvt

Nettles, M.D.

PFC

Matias, L. F.

PFC

Ready, M. J.

Pvt

Olivoszacahua, Armando

PFC

Raffa, Alexandria R.

Pvt

Ortizcolon, J. C.

Pvt

Philpot, D.J.

PFC

Mccombs, A. S.

PFC

Rodriguez Jr, H.

Pvt

Ortakales, Matthew A.

Pvt

Rager, Kayele M.

Pvt

Paquette, T. P.

Pvt

Pimentel, E.

PFC

Mercado, A.

Pvt

Salcedo, B. W.*

Pvt

Penado, Andrew A.

Pvt

Rodriguez, Alicia D.

Pvt

Pearson, K. L.

PFC

Pintolopez, E.J.

PFC

Nelson, G. M.

PFC

Salyers, T. M.

Pvt

Pope, Jamier J.

Pvt

Rodriguezcornejo, C. P.

Pvt

Peck, M. D.

Pvt

Pounds, J.W.

PFC

Norman, I. D. *

Pvt

Simon, H. C.

Pvt

Rodrigueztorres, Jaider H.

Pvt

Ruiz, Monique

Pvt

Pinzon, A. S.

Pvt

Rodriguez, L.D.

PFC

Parsons, K. G.

Pvt

Snow, C. R.

Pvt

Selenskikh, Jonah T.

PFC

Salazar, Stormi R.

PFC

Reed, M. D.

Pvt

Sirmons IV, H.C.

PFC

Ream, F. R.

PFC

Tinney, A. R.

Pvt

Sauer, Kristin R.

Pvt

Reese Jr, G. W.

Pvt

Sotelo, A.J.

PVT

Rojas, M. A.

Pvt

Torrestorres, A. G.

Pvt

Thomas, Rayquone M.

Pvt

Tamayo, Emelyn A.

PFC

Reid, K. A.

PFC

Townsend II, F.D.

PFC

Sanchez, K. M.

Pvt

Weibel, W. M.

PFC

Verschneider, Adam J.

PFC

Vanegas, Sara L.

Pvt

Santiago Jr, F.

Pvt

Underwood, K.J.

PVT

Shepler, C. L.

Pvt

West, C. D.

Pvt

Whitaker, Darien L.

PFC

Waldensittman, Andrea M.

Pvt

Stone, H. Z.

PFC

Valverde, A.I.

PVT

Sotoarguello, K. D.

PFC

Williams, Micaiah J.

PFC

Wooliever, Aden L.

Pvt

Vaught, T. S.

Pvt

Williams, C.L.

PVT

Sutton, M. D.

Pvt

Wilson, Daniel A.

Pvt

Woods, T. S.

Pvt

Zambrano, M.K.

PFC

Urbina, K. S.

PVT

Walkerdooley, A. M.

Stevenson, Daniel J.

* Denotes meritoriously promoted

JUNE 30–JULY 6, 2022

A15

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LAST WEEK'S CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

JUNE 30–JULY 6, 2022

A17

820 Bay Street

•

Beaufort, SC 29902

843.521.4200

$3,750,000

$179,000

CAT ISLAND | MLS 167842 .66acre Homesite | Marsh/Water View Donna Duncan 843.597.3464

$438,000

ST. HELENA ISLAND | MLS 175916 12acres Private Island | Deepwater Dock Edward Dukes 843.812.5000

$125,000

ROYAL PINES | MLS 176525 4BDRM | 2B | 2095sqft Shannon Denny 843.575.7055

NEWPOINT | MLS 173700

.27acre Homesite | Pond View | Community Dock Nancy Butler 843.384.5445 Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967

$209,000

$90,000

SEABROOK | MLS 176266 .76acre Homesite | Community Dock Heidi Smith 1.850.803.1216

$575,000

POLK VILLAGE | MLS 176081 3BDRM | 1B | 1229sqft Edward Dukes 843.812.5000

$49,500

BROAD RIVER BLUFF | MLS 176144 5BDRM | 3.5B | 3052sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494

$995,000

ISLANDS OF BEAUFORT

MLS 174569 | .33acre Homesite | Marsh View Dawn Yerace 843.441.6518

$95,000

CITY WALK | MLS 176050

3BDRM | 2.5B | 2417sqft | Marshfront Amy McNeal 843.521.7932

$1,850,000 – $1,950,000

LUXURY NEW CONSTRUCTION MLS 174089 | 3BDRM | 2.5+B Elevator | Secured Parking Edward Dukes 843.812.5000

SEABROOK | MLS 175941

4.6acre Private Island | Minutes to Landing Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735

$2,300,000

ST. HELENA | MLS 175156 223.85acres, approx. | 2900ft Marshfront Scott Sanders 843.263.1284

$499,000

$279,000

FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 176566

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

$188,900

$135,000

2BDRM | 2B | Community Pool Pat Dudley 843.986.3470

WALLING GROVE | MLS 170981 1.25acre Homesite | Private Dock Sara Miller 1.540.209.5434

$369,000

MOSSY OAKS | MLS 176346 3BDRM | 2B | 1716sqft David Polk 843.321.0477

$38,000

ROYAL PINES | MLS 171197 .76acre Homesite | Great Location Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445

MLS 174906 | 1700sqft | 3/4 mile from I95 Wayne Webb 843.812.5203

ST. HELENA | MLS 174484

1.7acre Homesite | Close to Ramp and Beach Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735

$99,000

WRIGHTS POINT | MLS 171831

.3acre Homesite | Incredible View | Community Dock Wayne Webb 843.812.5203

$1,149,000

FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 175855 4BDRM | 3B | 2638sqft | Marshfront Amy McNeal 843.521.7932

$2,725,000

$90,000

GIBBS ISLAND | MLS 175586

DATAW ISLAND | MLS 174958

$339,900

$34,900

5BDRM | 6.5+B | Inground Pool | Private Dock Julia O’Hara 1.201.456.8620

MINK POINT | MLS 176544 3BDRM | 2B | 1579sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494

.56acre Homesite | Lagoon Views Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445

BAY POINTE VISTAS | MLS 167465 .66acre Homesite | Community Saltwater Pond & Dock Scott Sanders 843.263.1284

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