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Marine fighter crashes in Beaufort County No civilians injured in 3rd military plane crash in county since 2007

This photo was taken moments after the crash of a U.S. Marine Corps F/A18D Hornet on Thursday on Halfmoon Island near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Photo courtesy of Dana Endorf.

By Tony Kukulich and Mike McCombs A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashed at approximately 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 3 on Halfmoon Island while conducting a routine flight in Beaufort, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Communications Strategy and Operations Office confirmed in an email.

The 2nd MAW said both Marines ejected safely with no injuries and were in stable condition. According to media reports, they were recovered on Coosaw Plantation, land owned by the family of former S.C. Governor and U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford.

The aircraft crashed in an unpop-

ulated area near MCAS Beaufort, according to the Marines. Halfmoon Island is located in northern Beaufort County near the communities of Lobeco, Dale and Seabrook.

Lacy Jefferson, Jr., who works for Beaufort County General Support, was at the Beaufort County Public Works facility on Shanklin Road when he saw the plane flying in the distance in the direction of MCAS Beaufort with an engine that appeared to be in flames.

“It was crazy, man,” Jefferson said.

“I’m just glad that both (of the pilots) are all right.”

Dana Endorf was another witness to the accident. She had just returned to her home in Seabrook after a fishing trip in her kayak.

“My husband and I were out on our dock cleaning my kayak when the plane crashed. I heard a plane, but that’s not unusual for here. Then I heard a real loud boom. I looked over the Whale Branch River to where Halfmoon Key is, the island, and I saw two parachutes coming down. … It crashed right across the Whale Branch River from us.”

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Presenting history with a bang Revolutionary War-era artillery demonstration set for Beaufort Arsenal

By Dave O. Lucas Saturday will be an exciting day at the Beaufort History Museum for Revolutionary War buffs, fans of history, or even just folks who like to see a good show.

Beginning at 10 a.m., members of the 5th Company, 4th South Carolina Regiment, Artillery Demonstration Team, will present a free Revolutionary War Era living history event in the courtyard of the Beaufort Arsenal on Craven Street. The day-long demonstration will include live cannon demonstrations every half-hour.

According to Beaufort History Museum Board President Kathy Mixon, the presentation — the Company’s first visit to the Arsenal — will provide a unique educational opportunity for visitors of all ages to interact with period demonstrators and learn firsthand about Beaufort’s role in the Revolutionary War. “They’ll be in period clothing and will be talking about Revolutionary War history,” said Mixon. “It’s of a piece with what we are trying to do in terms of encouraging more field trips to the museum and with our ongoing efforts to collaborate with other organizations.”

The cannon firing will take place within the walls of the Arsenal’s courtyard, but the demonstration firings don’t involve projectiles and

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Governor Henry McMaster discusses what South Carolina is doing to combat cyber terrorism during the South Coast Cyber Summit sponsored by the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce on Monday at Tabby Place in Beaufort. Gov. McMaster was one of hand full of speakers from varying professional backgrounds discussing the growing fear of cyber attacks and what is being done to combat it. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Summit brings cybersecurity experts to the Lowcountry

By Tony Kukulich Threats and opportunities emerged as recurring themes during the opening day of the inaugural South Coast Cyber Summit — a two-day conference that brought leaders in the field of cybersecurity from across the nation to Beaufort, Monday and Tuesday, March 7 and 8.

Gov. Henry McMaster touched on both themes during his keynote address on the first day of the summit.

“I am confident that those who would want to destroy this country, or hurt this country, or achieve some sort of financial or economic advantage are trying to find ways to do just that,” McMaster said. “Somebody’s got to stop them, and

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that somebody is in this room.”

The governor added that he believes South Carolina is uniquely positioned to lead innovation in the field of cybersecurity.

The summit was an initiative of the South Coast Cyber Center. Experts cov-

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VETERANS OF THE WEEK

Beaufort’s Jack and Jennifer Snider, 61 and 51, respectively, joined the United States Marine Corps in Spokane, Wash., (1980) and Kings Bay, Ga., (1992), respectively. After Officers Candidate School (OCS), Jack went to Pensacola for flight training then to MCAS El Toro. Follow-on tours were with fighter squadrons at Beeville, Texas and MCAS Beaufort, where he commanded an F-18 squadron. He made deployments aboard aircraft carriers, including USS Enterprise (CVN-65), while operating offshore Iraq and Afghanistan. He has more than 300 carrier landings. He next

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Jack & Jennifer Snider

served in Washington at the National War College and on the Joint Staff in the Pentagon. He returned to Beaufort to command the Marine Corps Air Station. He retired in 2011 as a Colonel with 31 years of service.

Jennifer completed Boot camp at

Parris Island and became a Graphic Illustrator serving in Washington, D.C., at the Marine Corps Institute developing all USMC manuals and testing materials. She next served at Quantico as an OCS physical training instructor. She returned to Beaufort at Parris Island where

she worked with recruiting and as a Drill Instructor. She finished her active duty in 2001 as a Staff Sergeant. Both Jack and Jennifer have continued to serve our area, Jack first working with Beaufort County schools and then for eight years with Marine Corps Community Services, which he now directs. Jennifer has worked as a Criminal Investigator for the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In support of Ukraine and its president

The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club rises in support of the people of Ukraine and its President Volodymyr Zelensky.

“Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” a Colonial commander exhorted his men as they primed their bodies and spirits against the British onslaught … near Bunker Hill … and rallied later by the choice, “Live free or die!” … to today’s “I need ammunition, not a ride!” said Ukrainian President Zelensky, countering offers “to leave the field of battle and 'escape.'" He did not fear the line of Russian steel, menacing, bogged down on the road to Kyiv – not by want of fuel but empty of God’s saving spirit and freedom’s words of truth.

During World War II, the courage to survive, and win, embodied by seven fighting men raising the Stars and Stripes on the barren hill atop of Iwo Jima, also uplifted and inspired the American people.

So too, today, by our prayers and America’s strategic support, may Ukraine’s government (like our post Civil War’s) “of the people and for the people not perish …”

Finally, in turn, may the Ukraine people’s and its President’s example of courage and strength revitalize our faith in our fellow Americans and our country, and that in and with God, nothing is impossible, even against an “unhinged Russian despot!”

– The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club

Standing for Ukraine, democracy, justice We stand in solidarity with Ukraine and condemn the senseless aggression shown by Vladimir Putin and Russia. As we watch from afar while the people of Ukraine literally take up arms and fight for their democracy at the hands of oppressors, it should bring into focus our own struggle to preserve our democracy at home.

No, we have not yet reached the point of desperation the Ukrainian people currently find themselves staring down, but it is a stark reminder of how fragile freedom truly is. And let it be a call to action to ensure our democracy remains strong.

LEGAL NOTICE 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 3/24/2022 beginning at 9:00 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: Unit Number 222, Vacation Week 11, Designated Season GOLD Timeshare Interest consisting of 1 undivided 1/51 interest(s) in fee simple as tenants in common in and to the below described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use and occupy an Assigned Unit within Royal

Dunes Beach Villa sat Port Royal Resort Horizontal Property Regime (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purpose, during the Vacation Week or one (1) or more Split Vacation Periods (up to maximum of seven (7) days and nights) in the Designated Season identified above as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rule and Regulations promulgated by Royal Dunes Beach Villas at Port Royal Resort Owners Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Master Deed for Royal Dunes Beach Villas at Port Royal Resort Horizontal Property Regime, duly recorded in the RMC Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Record Book 698 at Page 940, as amended from time to time (the “Master Deed”).

Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: DONALD J. HEISER TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD J. HEISER RE-

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Scruffy sees everything with his beautiful big eyes. He is a younger cat who enjoys play time but also chill time to watch birds. Scruffy would enjoy a home with another cat to play with. Scruffy is 9 months old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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843-252-9076 As Archbishop Desmond Tutu famously reminded us, if you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. May the United States of America always fall on the side of justice.

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We can meet the challenge of rising seas The Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) now says that the sea is rising three times as fast as the one foot rate of the last 100 years. We are told that the next 30 years will bring an average of another foot world wide.

Sea level is not the same everywhere nor does the sea rise at the same rate everywhere. Thus the Lowcountry may experience 14 or 15 inches of SLR by 2050.

We are not helpless in the face of this challenge. For sure it will be difficult. If you take a look at the NOAA report on the website, you will find that projections are in ranges not fixed predictions.

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The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the CLAIM OF LIEN as recorded in Lien Book 150 at Page 0136, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the CLAIM OF LIEN, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $ 10,780.03 Costs $ 744.49 Attorney Fees $ 350.00 Total Amount Due $ 11,874.52

Together with any and all additional dues, assessments, costs, other fees, and interest coming due and payable hereafter.

The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be re-

In part those ranges reflect unknowns in natural forces. We are the big unknown. What will we do? If nothing, a lot of shoreline will be lost, our military bases will be compromised or moved and we will suffer 10 times as many damaging flood events. All because of rising temperatures that expand the water and melt the ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica.

We can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the rate of temperature increase and sea level rise. Every degree of heat and inch of water counts. Public policy can implement a market-based approach to deploy renewable energy and stimulate innovation.

Let’s face this. With action at the federal level and commitment from everyday citizens, the next 30 years will bring the energy transformation we need.

First be informed. Take a look at the NOAA report. Then, as we do at Citizens’ Climate Lobby, write the President, call or write your senators and congressional representatives. Urge leaders at every level to take action. Don’t wait to see what happens.

– Tim Joy, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Beaufort

quired 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.

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Dog of the Week: Fred is on the move! Fred was hit by a car at 4 months old. He now spends his days in his wheelchair or scooting around his room at our adoption center.

Fred is eager to find his home with someone who goes on adventures.

Fred is learning new skills and ways to navigate life every day. Fred is 9 months old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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

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BEAUFORT s expected, the proposed Dunkin’ Donut shop on Lady’s Island isn’t dead as developer of the property says he’s going to appeal.

Graham Trask, during an online comment session this week with the County Council’s Natural Resources Committee, said he plans to appeal the decision last month of the county Zoning Board of Appeals which rejected his request for a variance to accommodate the proposed drive-through business.

The ZBOA, on a 4-2 vote, felt the development on that section of the Sea Island Parkway, across from Bill’s Liquor Store and Grayco, would negatively impact traffic.

Not so fast my friends they felt the location was wrong for a drive-through business.

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The County Council has already given the first of three votes of approval to an ordinance change which would require drive-through businesses on major thoroughfares to have alternate entrances and exits.

Graham used his three minutes before the county committee to accuse the county planning staff of giving in to “transplanted elites” who only reflect a minority of local residents who said

Could there be a glimmer of hope for the Harris Teeter aficionados who are longing for a Lady’s Island store? Maybe so.”

Looking out for the Penn Center’s historic trees ST. HELENA ISLAND – Just as the latest citizens advisory sales tax committee begins discussions on what projects should be funded by a proposed new sales tax, one project on the county’s “to do” list generated some press last week because it related to … tree cutting.

During an update last week before County Council of proposed projects to be funded by past sales tax revenues, comments about the proposed sidewalk along Martin Luther King Drive, through the historic Penn Center raised red flags for some, including St. Helena

Island District 3 Councilman York Glover.

Through years of planning and community meetings throughout the county, expansion of sidewalks are generally met with enthusiasm. But when the talks involved that stretch of Lowcountry highway, talks always came with the caveat, okay, but don’t even think about removing those trees.

Now with new planners,

new county administrative staff and even a new County Council representative (Glover took over after Bill McBride retired in 2017), once they get to “putting pen to paper,” it’s hopeful the public message will be the same: leave those trees alone.

Harris Teeter update BEAUFORT – Could there be a glimmer of hope for the

Harris Teeter aficionados who are longing for a Lady’s Island store? Maybe so.

Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop announced last week, during a Community Associations meeting, that he’d been in contact with the Salisbury, N.C.-based grocery folks who said they were “back on track with construction to start later this year.”

Who knows? Still could happen. For the record, the public information folks for the company still have “no comment.”

Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.

Woodward again announces candidacy for County Sheriff

From staff reports Veteran county law enforcement officer Joey “JoJo” Woodward Jr. announced Saturday he is running for Sheriff of Beaufort County.

Woodward made the announcement at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center in front of a crowd of family, friends, and members of the law enforcement community.

“I am standing here today as I did four years ago because I still believe there is a better way to be sheriff of Beaufort County,” Wood-

ward said Saturday morning.

“Currently, our sheriff’s office is experiencing historic manpower shortages, soaring costs, low morale and rising crime. A stronger, more focused sheriff can address these problems.”

Under the current sheriff, more than 50 officers have quit, leaving the department with too few road deputies and a top-heavy administration, Woodward said.

“Not only is that dangerous for the remaining officers, but it’s unsafe for Beaufort County residents and visitors,” he said. “The current sheriff

can’t fill those positions because no one wants to work for him.”

Woodward touts his recent experience as a Career Criminal Unit investigator with the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office to consistently work across jurisdictional lines. He took the job with 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone after resigning as a Captain in the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in 2018 to run against Sheriff P.J. Tanner.

“Any cop worth their salt will tell you that criminals don’t abide by municipal or

county lines,” he said. “Having those working relationships with law enforcement throughout the entire judicial circuit is a major plus and one I will continue to use as Beaufort County sheriff.”

Woodward also co-chairs the Lowcountry Human Trafficking Task Force. In January, Woodward, along with several other members of the law enforcement subcommittee, were recognized

by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson for their work on a minor sex trafficking case.

Woodward has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience. He served as captain with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and oversaw the Southern Enforcement Branch.

Woodward was born in Charleston and was raised in both Beaufort and Jasper counties. Woodward joined the Hilton Head Island Fire Department in 1984 and graduated from the South Carolina Fire Academy.

In 1986, he began his law-enforcement career with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and graduated from

the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy in 1987.

In 1991, Woodward went to work for the Hardeeville Police Department as patrol and drug interdiction officer before returning to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in 1992. Woodward was temporarily assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency office in Beaufort from 20002001. He returned to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in 2005, was promoted to lieutenant and served as commander for the Beaufort/Jasper Multi-Agency Drug Task Force.

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To register for a free support group, scan the QR code, or go to BeaufortMemorial.org/SupportGroups.

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County, Hargray bringing broadband internet service to rural Beaufort County

By Tony Kukulich Beaufort County is partnering with internet service providers to expand the availability of high-speed internet service to all county residents.

“Right now, we estimate that 95 perent of the county has high-speed internet,” said Chris Ophardt, Beaufort County public information officer. “That 5 percent that’s left is north of the Broad River, the St. Helena and Seabrook areas, those rural areas.”

Broadband for Everyone, a joint initiative between the county and Hargray Communications, was designed to provide broadband internet service to the county’s unserved and underserved communities.

“We’re working with the county and state to determine the best areas where we can invest, including

Burton man killed in his yard From staff reports An autopsy revealed that a man found dead in his yard was a homicide victim.

The man, identified as 55-year-old Steven Whitlock of Burton, died as a result of gunshot wounds. The wounds were discovered by pathologists during the autopsy conducted two days after Sheriff’s Office deputies received the report of an unresponsive man in a yard on Franklin Drive in Burton.

Deputies and Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services responded to the location Saturday afternoon, March 5. According to a press release issued by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s office, Whitlock’s death was believed to be suspicious at the time, but the cause was not apparent.

A forensic autopsy was completed March 7 at the Medical University of South Carolina, during which the gunshot wounds were uncovered and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Sheriff's Office investigators are searching for the identity of the person responsible for Whitlock's death. Anyone with information about the crime is encouraged to contact Sgt. David Tafoya at 843-255-3430 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.

seeking funding to subsidize some portion of those costs, to bring broadband to them,” said Rich Knoll, director of business sales at Hargray Communications. “Ultimately the goal is to bring fiber services to areas that don’t receive minimum speeds today.”

According to Ophardt, the push to expand high-speed service was, until recently, left primarily to private corporations and market forces.

There was little government involvement in the effort at any level. The COVID-19 pandemic changed that.

With people forced to work and attend school from home, the availability of high-speed internet service became critical for families in ways it had never been before. Local governments across the country were pressed to help expand service, but the cost to do so

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ministrator Communications and Information Technology.

“Residents in all areas, especially rural and older communities, will be wired into the commerce and educational resources of the internet.”

Not all of the funding is coming through government grants. Late last month, Knoll presented a $20,000 check to the county to be used for service expansion efforts on St. Helena Island and in Sheldon.

“We had some marketing dollars that we were able to allocate from our business side to Beaufort County to help with their residential initiative that we knew was very important to them,” Knoll explained.

As Beaufort County works with local broadband services providers to expand coverage to underserved areas, the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) is con-

ducting a broadband internet survey. The data collected through this survey will assist ORS in determining the need for residential high-speed, fiber-based internet in and around the community. Residents are urged to participate in the survey because funding will be allocated to counties based on survey results.

Residents without high-speed internet can use local libraries to fill out the survey.

The survey takes about 15 minutes, and participants must be at least 18 years old.

To complete the survey, visit https://bit.ly/ineedinternet.

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.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer-4 Tom Banner, left, leads his 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson in the playing of the playing of the national anthem while Cpl. Dana Reminsky of the Parris Island Marine Corps Band sings Francis Scott Key’s Star Spangled Banner to begin the inaugural Combined Arms Concert on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Officials with the Parris Island Marine Corps Band said they hope it could become an annual event. If Saturday’s standing-room-only crowd was any indication, they may get their wish. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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state, to get money to do these projects. We’re giving them data. We’re giving them expertise. We’re giving them endorsements. The money gets awarded directly to those companies. They build out, and we’re supposed to make sure they’re doing that.”

In 2021, the county helped Hargray secure a $765,000 grant from the Rural Broadband Grant through the U.S. Department of Commerce.

That grant was used to expand service in portions of Seabrook, Lady’s Island, Okatie, St. Helena Island, Bluffton and Daufuskie Island. The county and Hargray plan to apply for a grant from the USDA to offset the cost of expanding high-speed internet service to more of St. Helena Island.

“It is an exciting time for Beaufort County,” said Patrick Hill, assistant county ad-

Combined Arms Concert

Summit ered topics that ranged from cyber crime and phishing threats to building a cybersecurity ecosystem in the Lowcountry.

“Sometimes folks think that cybersecurity, cyber defense or these high tech, highly skilled jobs have to happen somewhere else, and we can’t be successful with them in Beaufort County,” said City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray, who is vice chair of the South Coast Cyber Center. “So part of the conference is bringing in nationally recognized partners and speakers and folks who are doing this work in other parts of the country to let folks know what’s going on, but also to plant some seeds that we can do the same things here and be successful in cybersecurity and cyber defense.”

The South Coast Cyber Center was launched in 2019 as a collaboration between

was prohibitively high. For example, the cost to bring broadband service to every resident of St. Helena is projected at $8.5 million.

For the internet service providers, expansion into rural areas with low numbers of customers is often financially untenable. In the wake of the pandemic, the federal government stepped in to make funding available through a variety of agencies to state and local governments.

“All of this is a partnership between the government and private corporations,” Ophardt said. “For us here in Beaufort County, we’re helping Hargray, Comcast and Spectrum, because we have all three (service providers) in the county, apply for grants through (the American Rescue Plan Act), through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the

Cybersecurity expert David Baker asks questions of Gov. Henry McMaster on how businesses can protect themselves Monday during the South Coast Cyber Summit hosted by the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Bob Sofaly. the City of Beaufort, Beaufort County, the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB), the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), the Beaufort Digital Corridor and the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation.

Its mission is to establish the educational infrastructure needed to groom a potential

cybersecurity workforce – including those exiting the military – and meet an increasing demand for cybersecurity experts.

“The world is moving extraordinarily fast, and cybersecurity is something we are dealing with in all our organizations,” Murray said.

Peter Reddy, executive director of Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, announced an education partnership agreement between his organization and the South Coast Cyber Center that is expected to bring a broad range of additional resources and expertise to the center. “(The agreement) means that, to the extent they can afford to provide people, they can provide people to do some instruction in cybersecurity,” explained Warren Parker, Chairman and Executive Director of the South Coast Cyber Center. “They can provide excess equipment. They can provide expertise to advise us on how to do things. They have some programs in the K-through-12 arena in robotics

that they can give us access to. They have some geospatial engineering programs that they can give us access to.

Mostly, (they) have the ability to outreach to the civilian sector.”

The summit’s first presentation featured a team from the University of Notre Dame who developed a program that embeds students studying cybersecurity with the St. Joseph’s County, Ind., Cyber Crimes Unit. Students accepted into the program are sworn law enforcement officers and are referred to as student investigators, not interns. The student investigators conduct analysis of digital evidence recovered as part of criminal investigations, write and review search warrants related to the collection of digital evidence and testify in court proceedings as necessary. For all intents and purposes, the students are fully integrated into that county’s law enforcement system.

The program has reportedly eliminated a backlog in digital evidence analysis and reduced the timeframe for the

review of new material to one to three days, a dramatic improvement over the weeks or months previously required to complete similar efforts in the past.

Beaufort County is running in a similar effort motivated by the success of the program at Notre Dame, said 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office Investigator Dylan Hightower.

Currently, three USCB students are working as interns in the Solicitor's Office examining digital evidence exclusively related to murder investigations. Unlike the program at Notre Dame, the USCB students are not sworn law enforcement officers.

“They have access to our case management system,” said Hightower. “They have access to multiple other tools in our office. They’re able to go in and review these digital assets. They’re able to go with the focus to monitor the digital asset and incorporate their knowledge from what they’re learning in school to how it’s actually used in the real world.

Nick Mesenburg, site manager at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort for Lockheed Martin, summarized the challenge of cybersecurity as he introduced McMaster.

“On the airplane side, we know our threats,” Mesenburg said. “Whether they’re coming from the ground or other aircraft, it turns into more of a technical challenge. It’s not a mystery. We know how to combat these threats to keep our service members safe. Cybersecurity is almost the opposite of that.

It’s a constant and evolving threat … but, there’s also opportunity. We have the opportunity here to create that center of excellence to be that shining star for the State of South Carolina and the nation overall.”

Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

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County Treasurer Walls announces re-election bid From staff reports Maria Walls, CPA, has announced the launch of her re-election campaign as Beaufort County’s Treasurer.

Her campaign sent out an email Sunday, March 6. ”Defying the government stereotype is I am so passionate about breaking the government mold,” Walls said in a release. “My team and I have transformed Beaufort County’s Treasurer’s Office from a dilapidated bureaucracy to a service-centered, innovative

leader in both the public and private sectors.”

Walls, a Republican, has been BeauMaria fort County’s Walls elected Treasurer since 2015 after serving four years as Deputy Treasurer. Election Day for 2022 is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

According to the Beaufort County website, in addition

to being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Walls’ background includes auditing and tax experience for both a multinational CPA firm and, upon her arrival in Beaufort County, a local CPA firm.

Walls and her office have won numerous honors during her time as Treasurer. Walls and her team have received awards such as a 2020 National Achievement Award, County Executive of the Year, and SCGOP Local Govern-

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ment Award. Walls is also a two-time recipient of Thomson Reuters’ Office Holder of the Year, the only recipient to be awarded this prestigious honor twice, which recognizes government officials who have achieved excellence in planning, leadership, and service.

According to the Beaufort County website, the Treasurer is elected by the voters of Beaufort County to administer the collection of taxes, the primary source of revenue

for Beaufort County’s local governments and agencies.

For Beaufort County Government and School District, the Treasurer also acts as the chief banking and investment officer.

Among the priorities Walls listed in her re-election announcement were safeguarding tax dollars, putting customers first and creating leaders. Visit www.WallsforTreasurer.com for more information about Walls’ campaign.

RUN, FORREST, RUN Filing for candidates seeking elected office opens at noon on Wednesday, March 16 and closes at noon on Wednesday, March 30. U.S. Senator Tim Scott is up for election, as are Governor Henry McMaster and all U.S. and State House members. County Council seats representing districts 2 (Paul Sommerville), 4 (Alice Howard), 6 (Joe Passiment), 8 (Chris Hervochon), 9 (Mark Lawson), 10 (Lawrence McElynn), and 11 (Stu Rodman) are up for election, as well as the Beaufort County Sheriff.

Gunfire erupts on Seabrook street From staff reports Homes and vehicles in Seabrook were struck by bullets during a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon, March 6.

There were no reported injuries.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the

incident that occurred around 2 p.m. on Stuart Point Road near Gillison Loop.

According to Maj. Bob Bromage, subjects were firing from the two vehicles involved; a black Dodge Durango and a black Honda Civic. Bromage clarified that there was no exchange of gunfire between the

cars. At least three subjects were in each vehicle.

Following the shooting, the vehicles left the scene headed west toward Trask Parkway.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office Emergency Dispatch at 9-1-1.

Burton Fire recognizes 2021 Firefighter, Fire Officer of the Year

Pam Hagan, right, searches for the perfectly roasted oyster during Saturday’s Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. Looking on, from left, is Joe Lee. Saturday was also Lee’s birthday. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

About 35-40 members of the Extra Mile Club were kept busy discarding oyster shells into bins during Saturday’s Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast at Live Oak Park in Port Royal. The school-aged volunteers gathered the shells and deposited them in the bins to be recycled later.

From staff reports During the Burton Fire District’s 49th birthday celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 15, those who were selected by their peers to be the 2021 Firefighter and Fire Officer of the Year were recognized.

2021 Fire Officer of the Year

Captain Bobby Davidson was nominated for, and selected, as Burton Fire District’s 2021 Fire Officer of the Year. His colleagues describe him as dedicated to the service of others both on Bobby and off duty.

Davidson They note his patience and continued training, which he readily shares with crews to ensure that they are operating safely and efficiently, and that our citizens receive the best services possible.

Captain Davidson is a member of the S.C. Firefighter Assistance Team, who assists with the mental health firefighters and their families across the re-

gion, and is also a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Hampton.

This is not the first time Captain Davidson has been recognized for his dedication to others and his service. In 2010, he was selected as Burton’s Firefighter of the Year, and again in 2015 as Burton’s Fire Officer of the Year. In 2017, he was selected to receive the Citizenship Award from the South Carolina Firefighters’ Association, and in 2018 he was also selected as Beaufort Exchange Club’s Firefighter of the Year.

Most recently in 2021, American Airlines recognized Capt. Davidson for preventing an emergency landing and helping to keep passengers and crew safe by calming a veteran passenger who was experiencing a severe PTSD crisis.

In 2020 and 2021, he was member of a crew that restored a pulse to a person in cardiac arrest. An Air Force Veteran, Capt. Davidson also received the prestigious Order of the Maltese Cross award when he graduated the South Carolina Fire Academy in 2003.

2021 Firefighter of the Year

Firefighter Mauricio Gallego was nominated for, and selected, as Burton Fire District’s 2021 Firefighter of the Year. His peers selected him for his great attitude and his motivation for learning new things in everything from firefighting courses to fire truck Mauricio maintenance, Gallego and they state that he is always willing to jump in and help with any task.

Firefighter Gallego came to the United States from Bogota, Columbia, when he was only 10 years old. After retiring as a Marine Corps Warrant Officer, in which he participated in two deployments to Afghanistan and four deployments to the Pacific, he joined the Burton Fire District. Firefighter Gallego also received the prestigious Order of the Maltese Cross award when he graduated from the South Carolina Fire Academy in 2020, and was also a member of a crew that restored a pulse to a person in cardiac arrest.

Clare Jr. joins Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine

From staff reports To expand access to primary care services for local residents, Beaufort Memorial is adding a board-certified and broadly experienced internal medicine specialist to its team at Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine.

William P. Clare Jr., M.D.,

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from page A1 The Sheldon Fire District (SFD) was among the agencies that responded to the crash site. SFD Chief Buddy Jones said that the crash ignited a brush fire that grew to about 10 acres.

“There were areas it could’ve gone further, and there were areas it couldn’t because it was running into marsh and wetlands,” said Jones of the fire. “The plane was completely destroyed when it hit. It was on fire. The pilots were found probably half a mile, three-quarters of a mile from the crash site.”

Jones said there were approximately 25 firefighters on

will join the practice later this month.

He comes to Beaufort after 26 years of internal medDr. William icine practice P. Clare Jr. in Charleston, most recently at West Ashley Pri-

mary Care, where he was a member of the Roper St. Francis Physician Partners network, and previously at Lowcountry Medical Associates. From 2018 to 2021 he served as assistant medical director at Roper Hospice in Charleston and earlier as its interim medical director.

At Lady’s Island Inter-

nal Medicine, Dr. Clare will work with adult patients to prevent, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illness, including among his professional interests and areas of expertise preventive care, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and palliative and hospice care.

The Charleston native

earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from University of South Carolina in Columbia and a Doctor of Medicine from Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

He completed a residency in internal medicine at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville.

“We are indeed fortunate

to welcome an internal medicine specialist of Dr. Clare’s caliber to our medical staff,” Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Russell Baxley said in a release. “His experience and expertise, coupled with his patient-centered approach to the practice of medicine, will be a great benefit to his patients here.”

the scene from various agencies including the Forestry Service, Burton Fire District and the MCAS Beaufort Fire and Emergency Services. Firefighters exercised caution due to the potential hazards associated with a downed military aircraft.

“We kept our distance and foamed the plane,” said Jones.

“When the crash rescue trucks got there they really foamed it.

That’s what they’re designed to do. They’re made for aircraft firefighting. That’s pretty standard procedure. The Marine Corps crash crew from the air station does a fantastic job.”

According to Kristin Williams, Executive Director of the Beaufort County Open Land Trust, the jet went down on land protected from devel-

opment. The crash, she said, was a prime example of why her agency and others work to conserve land surrounding military bases.

“It crashed on protected land,” Williams said. “It is Coosaw Plantation, which is protected with a conservation easement that we hold. It crashed on privately protected land, which is why we protect land against encroachment around our military installations. (This crash) is an example of why that is so important. Thank God everyone is ok, but imagine if that was a neighborhood. It really shows the importance of land protection.”

The Boeing-made aircraft was assigned to Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533

(VMFA(AW)-533), Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd MAW. A safety investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the crash.

MCAS Beaufort, which initially advised Thursday afternoon that for public safety, people should avoid the area, is asking for assistance from the local community. The air station is asking anyone who may have captured photographs or video of the aircraft before the crash, if they could please send their name and contact information to bfrt_ jpao@usmc.mil.

According to the U.S. Navy’s website, navy.mil, the F/A-18D Hornet, which entered into service in 1983, “remains the workhorse of Marine Corps tactical aviation and supports operational deployments

around the globe. It will serve as the Marine Corps’ primary bridging platform to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter until its planned sundown in 2030.”

The crash is the third near MCAS Beaufort in recent years.

On Sept. 28, 2018, a pilot ejected safely from a Lockheed-Martin F-35 Lightning II with VMFAT501 before it crashed on uninhabited Little Barnwell Island.

The crash was attributed to a defective fuel tube. The Marines’ fleet of F-35s was grounded until it could be inspected and the defective parts eliminated.

On April 21, 2007, during the final minutes of the Blue Angels’ performance at the MCAS Beaufort Air Show, Blue Angel No. 6 broke forma-

tion and the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet crashed 3 miles from the center of the Air Show.

Lt. Commander Kevin “Kojak” Davis was killed in the crash, which injured eight civilians on the ground and did extensive damage to private property. The crash was later attributed to G-force-induced lack of consciousness.

Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

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Soft Shell Crab Festival returning in April

From staff reports After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, the much-anticipated Soft Shell Crab Festival is back for its 17th year of celebrating the deliciousness of those soft-shelled, blue crab delicacies.

The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 16, on Paris Avenue

in the heart of the Old Village of Port Royal. The festival is free and open to all ages.

The event will feature the Lowcountry’s soft shell crabs prepared in a variety of styles by

area chefs in addition to street festival favorites such as burgers, funnel cakes and more. There will be a kids’ zone for children, a craft/ artisan fair and a car show by Beau-

fort’s Classic Car & Truck Club.

Two live acts will be featured during the event.

Campfire Tyler will perform on the main stage from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tyler is a Beaufort acoustic guitar storyteller with an astounding ability to put the listener right in his shoes.

Guitar man Chris Jones will perform from 2 to 5 p.m.

Jones has a large local following and routinely performs at Luther's, Hemmingway's, the Port Royal community beer garden and many other popular spots.

Be sure to swing by and check out the bike's brought by the Biker's Against Bul-

lies. Two ATMs will be on site for those who do not bring cash with them. No pets permitted; only service dogs are allowed.

The event is organized by the Old Village Association of Port Royal. To have a booth or sponsor the Soft Shell Crab festival, contact OVA by visiting www.portroyalova.com.

HINTS OF SPRING Penn Center’s Frissell Community House. Photo courtesy of Penn Center Inc.

Penn Center hosting workshop on Martin Luther King Jr.’s faith From staff reports Penn Center, Inc., in partnership with the Calvin Christian Institute, will sponsor a workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday at Penn Center’s Frissell Community House.

Exploring A Sense Of Faith And Commitment in Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life And Legacy will focus on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sense of faith and commitment to civil rights and his quest for equality for all, which was grounded in the biblical teachings of Christ.

Specific biblical passages will be read in Gullah as it is presented in the King James version of the Bible that was translated into Gullah. Presentations will be conducted by Professor Bobby Donaldson and Prophetess Carrie Major.

All participants must wear a mask.

Lucy, a well mannered 3-year-old Golden Retriever, didn’t want any treats, didn’t want to share a burger or munch on fallen French fries; she wanted to have her chest rubbed by Bobby Caron on Saturday at Q on Bay. Caron and wife Teresa stopped by the popular eatery to have an outdoor lunch and Lucy just rolled over. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

WANT TO GO? What: Exploring A Sense Of Faith And Commitment in Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life And Legacy When: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 11 Where: Frissell Community House, Penn Center, 16 Penn Circle West, St. Helena Island Cost: Free and open to the public.

Matilda Hacker, 6, contemplates her next move while playing chess with Fred Ryan on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Matilda and Ryan took advantage of perfect Spring weather to play chess with the Beaufort Chess Club, which offers chess “meet ups” the first and third Saturday of each month, weather permitting, according to Correy Burton, Chess Club President. “We offer chess board, pieces and clocks to anyone who wants to come out and play chess. And it’s all free of charge,” he said while a small group of chess players took advantage and made some new friends.

Council votes unanimously to fill vacancies on boards, commissions From staff reports At this past Monday’s Council meeting, Beaufort County Council unanimously voted on several appointments and re-appointments to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions.

“The citizens listed below have decided to help make our County better,” Beaufort County Public Information Officer Chris Ophardt said in a release. “Citizen involvement in our government is key to ensuring the County staff and members of County Council have a strong un-

derstanding of the County’s needs.”

Beaufort County Boards and Commissions are Council-appointed volunteer opportunities for community members to share their expertise, input, and ideas. The Boards and Commissions help County Council anticipate, fund, and provide a cost-effective level of service.

Beaufort County’s population is expected to reach 216,000 within the next few years. That growth means increased demands on services, programs, infrastructure, and

the need for increased preservation and protection of the County’s natural resources and beauty.

The following County residents were appointed/ reappointed to the following Beaufort County Boards: • Board of Assessment Appeals – Robert Bible • Planning Commission Ed Pappas, Daniel Riedel • Design Review Board – James Akins, John Michael Brock • Historic Preservation Review Board – Cheryl

Steele, Aileen LeBlanc Keep Beaufort County Beautiful Board – Jeff Althoff, Randy Boehme, Christopher Campbell, Pamela Floyd, Jean Fruh, Joan Gualdoni, Carol Murphy, Diane Voge, Brenda McFee • Stormwater Utility Board – Steve Andrews, Allyn Schneider • Transportation Committee – Paul Manning • Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority – Barbara Childs Some vacancies are limited •

to specific Council Districts.

Some are looking for volunteers with specific expertise, while others welcome volunteers from anywhere in Beaufort County. To review the

current list of vacancies and requirements, visit https:// bit.ly/3MtqKWg. Volunteers can be any registered voter in Beaufort County. For a Volunteer Application or to see the entire list of boards and commissions and learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3vKpdFi. Please submit your application and a brief resume by email to boardsandcommissions@bcgov.net or mail them to Clerk to Council, Beaufort County Council, P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, S.C. 29901.

County completing assessment for Parks and Rec master plan

From staff reports Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Department is wrapping up the County-wide needs and improvements assessment to develop a Master Plan that meets the needs of County residents.

The final meeting for public comment will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 10, at Charles Lind Brown Center, 1001 Hamar Street, Beaufort.

“The Assessment is critical to ensure we are meeting the

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needs of our citizens,” Beaufort County Parks & Recreation Director Shannon Loper said in a release. “The voices of our citizens will shape the funding and improvements to our parks and recreation facilities.”

Wood + Partners, Inc. and PROS Consulting INC. will lead the year-long assessment with Parks and Recreation support to create a Parks and Recreation master plan for $175,690. This plan includes

an assessment of inventory and analysis of existing parks and facilities, public opinion survey and community input, prioritized recommendations for new parks and facilities, and capital improvement cost estimates.

The public can continue commenting and providing feedback via www.playbeaufortcounty.com.

Between July and September, the group will work on the needs analysis, program, ser-

vices, and staff assessment, along with Athletic Events & Sports Tourism Feasibility Study & Economic Impact analysis and land acquisition recommendations. This information will be used to develop short-, mid-, and long-term planning recommendations and cost analysis.

All the information and public comments will be compiled into a Parks and Recreation Master Plan from October through November. This

plan will then be presented to the County Council Facilities Committee and the County Council for feedback and endorsement.

Beaufort County Parks and Recreation recently reopened Charles Lind Brown Center on Hamar Street in Beaufort. New state-of-theart workout equipment has been ordered for the facility.

The facility will include three workout rooms for cardio, one with workout equipment for

women, and one large workout room for everyone. Temporary pickleball courts may also be set up upon request.

We still have an open gym for basketball, an outdoor resurfaced basketball court, an existing playground, and a small room for meetings.

With these updates and upgrades, the County facility will be even more of an asset to the neighborhood and better equipped to meet the needs of residents.

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Beaufort Memorial Valentine Ball a big success

From staff reports The Beaufort Memorial Foundation’s Valentine Ball was held this past Saturday outside and under a tent in the Kate Gleason Park, located on the banks of the Beaufort River on the hospital’s main campus.

In spite of having to reschedule the annual event from its usual February spot – and moving it outdoors due to high COVID-19 levels in the community earlier this year – Beaufort Memorial officials are delighted with the fundraiser’s final results.

"While we were originally sad to have to postpone what has traditionally been a highly successful February event, it turned out to be a blessing,” Beaufort Memorial Hospital Associate VP and Chief Development Officer Kim Yawn said. “The weather was perfect and it was fitting to be in the park, right next

Allen and Joan Dechovitz trip the light fantastic as the band Bounce plays during the annual Valentine Ball on Saturday. to the hospital, as we gave a nod to our BMH healthcare heroes."

More than 250 guests, many of whom had attended pre-ball dinner parties, enjoyed dessert, dancing and a silent auction while helping the Foundation raise more than $215,000 toward the renovation of the Beaufort Memorial Surgical Pavilion.

“The Valentine Ball alone has now generated more

than $1 million towards this special project that will make a lasting impact on the health of our community for years to come,” said Yawn.

First hosted in 1990, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Valentine Ball has raised more than $5.6 million for new technology, services and facility improvements for Beaufort Memorial and its patients over the past 32 years.

Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray, with wife Melissa and friends Nick and Melissa Musenburg, during Saturday night’s Valentine Ball in Kate Gleason Park. The annual fundraiser to benefit the Beaufort Memorial Foundation was rescheduled form its original February date to March 5 due to COVID-19 concerns. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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Yard debris fires spread; one causes significant damages

The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club (BRWC) held its annual Membership Drive Luncheon on February 26, with Jessica M. Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, as the featured speaker. Vaughan shared her knowledge of current U.S. immigration policies and possible immigration reform. Pictured from left to right are State Representative Shannon Erickson, Vaughan, BRWC President Jane Culley, Beaufort County Clerk of Court Jerri Roseneau and County Council member Alice Howard. Submitted photo.

From staff reports Less than 24 hours after battling a house fire, Burton Fire District firefighters responded to two brush fires in one hour on Saturday, March 3, both caused by unattended yard debris fires, with one fire causing extensive damages.

Crews responded to the first brush fire at 1:58 p.m. on Goethe Hill Road. Firefighters extinguished a slow-moving brush fire that is believed to have been

caused by an unattended yard debris fire.

The homeowner stated he was burning yard debris and went into the house, and when he returned, he witnessed a large spreading fire. Two fire trucks extinguished the fire with no damages.

Burton fire crews responded to the second brush fire at 2:44 p.m. on Joe Allen Road.

Firefighters arrived to find a spreading brush fire that had consumed a vehicle, a

riding lawnmower, a boat, and was encroaching on a garage/barn.

Firefighters were able to cut the fire off before the home was damaged. The fire was caused by a yard debris fire that was left unattended by the resident who was trimming trees. Three fire trucks were needed to contain and extinguish the fire.

The Burton Fire District has responded to 15 brush/ trash fires, and nine illegal burns in 2022.

Junior Service League hosting 17th annual Spring Fundraiser

From staff reports The Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is hosting its 17th annual Spring Fundraiser JSLB Jubilee from 6 to 10 pm., Saturday, April 23 at the Historic Beaufort Arsenal.

Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door and include heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar featuring wine

and beer. Tickets can be purchased through a JSLB member or online at www.jslbeaufort.com.

The JSLB Jubilee is the Junior Service League of Beaufort’s annual spring fundraiser and year-end celebration, focusing on the Junior League of Beaufort’s commitment to its mission: serving the wom-

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Beaufort County invites applicants for boards, commissions vacancies

Beaufort County Legislative Delegation encourages qualified citizens who are willing to serve on a board or commission to submit an application. All applicants must be a registered voter in Beaufort County to be considered for an appointment.

The following boards and commissions have legislative delegation-appointed vacancies: • Foster Care Review Board • Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Officer • Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority • Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center • Beaufort Jasper Higher Education Commission • Broad Creek Public Service District • South Island Public Service District • Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Advisory Committee All applications must be received

en, children and families of the community since 2005.

Event proceeds will be distributed back into the Beaufort community through a formal request-for-funds process, in which JSLB selects non-profit agencies that complement the organization’s mission to support and enrich the lives of women, children and families

by the close of business, Friday, March 18.

The application can be found at https://bit.ly/3HNA9nX. For further information or to obtain an application, contact the Beaufort County Delegation Office at 843-255-2260 or email cmaxey@ bcgov.net

RBC Heritage seeking teen volunteers

The Heritage Classic Foundation is excited to welcome back Standard Bearer volunteers to the 2022 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, being held April 11-17 over the famed Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island.

Teens between the ages of 12-18, familiar with the game of golf, and ready for the responsibility to walk 18 holes inside the ropes are wanted. Please apply at https://trusteventsolutions.com/event/13/home to secure a spot. Registration closes March 10.

Parental permission will be required in order to participate, and more details are to follow. For any specific questions, contact Skylar

in the local community.

The event will feature live music, dancing, food, an open bar, a silent auction, and specialty raffle. Attendees can look forward to meeting the 2022 grant recipients, recognizing JSLB’s honorary members of the year and learning about the service that members offer to the community.

Jewell at Sjewell012@gmail.com.

For more information on the 54th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing tournament, visit rbcheritage.com or call 843-671-2448.

BJWSA wins NACWA 2022 National Environmental Achievement Award

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) was among the winners of the 2022 National Environmental Achievement Awards (NEAA) honored last week at the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ (NACWA) Winter Conference, held in Scottsdale, Arizona. Chief of Customer Care Linda Tillery accepted the award.

The NEAA Program recognizes individuals and NACWA-member public clean water utilities that have made outstanding contributions to environmental protection, their communities, ratepayers and the water sector. NACWA is the only organization to offer national awards of this type to the municipal clean water sector. BJWSA was recog-

Since its founding in 2005, the Junior Service League of Beaufort has donated more than $125,000 and provides regular volunteers to organizations such as the Child Abuse Prevention Association and Hopeful Horizons.

JSLB also hosts an annual Touch a Truck event in the fall, an annual blood drive in

nized in the category of Workforce Development for its inaugural internship program.

Collaborating with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) offices for both Beaufort and Jasper County school districts, BJWSA was able to identify four candidates for 15-week paid internships.

Hiring recent high school graduates met both the needs of the emerging workforce as well as BJWSA, with three of the four being hired. Four more interns are currently in the second-year program, which began in January.

Tillery, who oversees the departments in which the interns now work, sums up the benefits for both BJWSA and students, “I think that the internship program is wonderful and provides a winwin for all parties. Those students who are not heading off to college have an opportunity to begin a career with a great company that provides stable benefits and pay.

BJWSA gets employees that are junior, motivated with fresh perspectives and a potential ‘pipeline’ for the future.”

the winter, and a free prom dress boutique in the spring.

For more information, visit www.jslbeaufort.com.

For information about sponsoring or attending the event, contact Communications Director Meredith Birch at communication.jslb@ gmail.com or visit www.jslbeaufort.com.

Officer Petrone named City Employee of the Year

Beaufort City Police Officer Jennifer Petrone has been named City of Beaufort Employee of the Year 2021.

In 2021, Officer Petrone was selected for the Police Department’s Community Response Team.

According to the City’s release, “As a member of the team, she has done a remarkable job bringing the community and the Police Department closer together. She also helped develop relationships with local businesses and community leaders.

“Her countless hours of detailed work and coordination allowed the Police Department to host several community events in 2021. This included the implementation of the Greg’s Groceries program, hosting Movie in the Park, hosting Shop with a Cop, and hosting several outdoor Chill with a Cop events for kids and their families. She also increased the department's involvement in our schools.”

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Kyshona Trio to perform on Fripp Island

By Margit Resch Sing this: “Kee-sho-nuh, Kee-sho-nuh, on Fripp she will sing … Kee-sho-nuh, Keesho-nuh, on Fripp she will sing.”

Did you really find a melody for these words, and did you sing them? Then you were communicating the news that Kyshona will sing on Fripp the way Kyshona Armstrong herself would: with music. With music that is created to tell a story, send a message.

Yes, Kyshona Armstrong doesn’t just entertain with her soulful blend of folk, rock, and blues, with her intriguing story-telling; she wants to heal the hurting, to encourage us to battle adversity in our community, overcome hate, change our troubled world, practice empathy and love, work towards a better future.

To quote from the review of Kyshona’s album Listen by The Bluegrass Situation: "The melodies are catchy, but it’s the lyrics that really grab the

attention on this album. (She) sings with the undeniable spirit and conviction that was more common in the tumultuous 60s. However, through all the turmoil of the times, the message is ultimately one of hope that leaves you believing things will get better."

And one fan wrote: “Amidst these hard, divisive times this set of songs is a salve for the grief many of us are feeling about resulting loss of family, friends, and community.”

Given Kyshona’s admirable goals, it is not surprising to hear that she began her career as a musical therapist, writing songs with her patients in mind, writing songs with her patients: the students and the prison inmates under her care, the marginalized, the silenced and the forgotten – us.

Kyshona hails from South Carolina. Her father played LPs from his huge record collection all day long, when he was not playing guitar and singing in his room; so there was always music in the home.

Kyshona also loved watching her dad and her grandparents perform in church.

“When they opened their mouths, I sat back and listened,” she said.

She learned to play the piano early.

“I loved the idea of telling a story or conveying an emotion through the piano keys,” she said. “The beauty was that I never had to look at an audience or do anything flashy. I simply had to play and focus on the musical story.”

It was not until her senior year in high school that she sang in front of an audience, a scary experience. A career in music therapy helped her overcome her fear of performance.

“I was using the music as a tool for healing,” she said.

“My patients didn’t care about how my voice sounded, or how I looked. They just wanted a connection. That’s the part of performing that I love. Connecting.”

From Athens, Ga., where

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she was a fixture in the singer-songwriter circles, she moved to Nashville. She found her place in the soul and rock music scenes there and has released four albums since. She has had the privilege of sharing the stage with Wynonna Judd, Margo Price, Even Stevens, JD McPherson, Cracker, and many more.

Deemed “One of the most compassionate and uplifting young voices in Nashville today” by NPR Music’s World Cafe, Kyshona’s music has been heard on Issa Rae’s (HBO’s Insecure) short film series and on major prime time television shows on ABC, CBS and NBC. And speaking of connecting. Kyshona certainly knows how to connect to her audience. Her narrative songwriting, descriptive guitar-playing and powerful lyrical voice, all enhanced by her two spirited fellow musicians, have the power to not only awaken, but to sustain our attention, like when she addresses us

WANT TO GO? What: The Kyshona Trio When: 5 p.m., Sunday, March 27 Where: Fripp Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard Tickets: $30 for adults (credit cards accepted), free for students. You are invited to our complimentary post-performance reception, catered by Harold’s Chef Services, and meet the musicians.

For more information: Visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call Vanessa Peñaherrera at 1-484-832-4920.

all: “Brothers and Sisters … hear what I’m saying.” She has the power to awaken in us empathy and the desire to help our needy fellow human beings, awaken in us the wish to heal our societal ills. She inspires us to follow her lead.

By the way, if you want to persuade your friends to come to the concert with you by singing to them “Kee-shonuh, kee-sho-nuh, on Fripp she will sing,” use Nelson

Riddle’s tune, sung famously

by Frank Sinatra: “Chicago, Chicago, that toddling town.

Chicago, Chicago, I will show you around.” Or just tell your friends the following: The Kyshona Trio will entertain us at 5 p.m., Sunday, March 27 at the Fripp Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. It is presented

by Fripp Friends of Music, supported by the S.C. Arts Commission, and benefits FIFOM’s Music-in-the-Schools program.

Tickets at the door are $30 for adults (credit cards accepted), and free for students, thanks to the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund. You are invited to our complimentary post-performance reception, catered by Harold’s Chef Services, and meet the musicians.

Visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call Vanessa Peñaherrera at 1-484-8324920 for more information.

Spring Fusion: Renew and Reinvent

11 Lowcountry artists to exhibit with National Association of Women Artists in Aiken

Southern writers J. Drew Lanham (The Home Place) and Janisse Ray (Wild Spectacle) led a nature walk through the wooded grounds of Penn Center on Sunday, during the Pat Conroy Literary Center’s 6th Annual March Forth event. Talking about everything from birds and trees to southern history and social justice, the pair of naturalists held the crowd enthralled for more than an hour. Photo by Margaret Evans.

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won’t present any danger to spectators, added Mixon. This first-time visit by the artillery re-enactors, along with a free lecture on Colonial-era archaeology the Friday night before, are part of the museum’s ongoing plans to offer more educational experiences that will appeal to both adults and a younger audience.

As Mixon spoke to The Island News on a recent weekday afternoon, a group of 2nd-graders from Riverview Charter School were enjoying a live presentation about life during Civil War-era Beaufort in the Arsenal courtyard and touring the exhibits on the second-floor museum.

The Friday night presentation by archaeologist Rita Elliot will cover the Revolutionary War Battle of Purysburg (Revolutionary Warera spelling) in old Beaufort

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District (near modern-day Hardeeville), and include a detailed look at the excavation of the battle site. The battle at Purysburg was part of a series of military movements in 1779 designed to prevent the invasion of British troops into South Carolina. The lecture series is co-sponsored by the museum and the Beaufort County Library.

A little-known fact about the Arsenal building, which today serves as home for the Beaufort History Museum and Visitor’s Center and is a must-visit first stop for out-of-towners experiencing Beaufort for the first time, is that an earlier version the massive yellow masonry building was actually first built in 1798 to serve as a home base for Beaufort’s Colonial-era volunteer artillery company. The current structure was finished in 1852. (A model of the original tabby and wood structure can be seen at the museum.)

The roster of the volunteer artillery company during the 1800s reads like a who’s who of

From staff reports Eleven Lowcountry artists, including two from northern Beaufort County, have been juried into Spring Fusion: Renew and Reinvent, an upcoming exhibit by the South Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA).

The exhibit includes the art of 27 members from across South Carolina and throughout the southeast.

The 11 Lowcountry artists juried into the exhibit are Earline Allen, Rose Cofield, Shiela Grabarsky, and Bernice Tate from Bluffton; Penny Healy and Candace Whittemore from Hilton Head Island; Marianne Stillwagon from Hardeeville; Joan Eckhardt and Karen Gottschall from Okatie; Saundra Renee Smith from St. Helena Island; and Sandy Dimke from Seabrook.

The exhibit will be held from March 31 to May 6 at the Aiken Center for the Arts (ACA), 122 Laurens Street, Aiken. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on from 6-8 p.m., March 31, at the ACA gallery.

The exhibit theme is open to various interpretations,

Field of Flowers at Midnight by Gullah artist Saundra Renee Smith. styles and media. Spring Fusion: Renew and Reinvent captures the energy of Spring, not only in the revival and rebirth in nature, but in the rejuvenation of artists.

Like Mother Nature, artists are constantly recreating every time they pick up their creative tools.

NAWA artists represent all areas of the visual arts.

Fifty works will be on exhibit in a variety of mediums – from oil, acrylic, pastel, egg tempera, and mixed media to photography, print-making, sculpture and fiber art.

National NAWA members from Calif., Fla., N.J., and Va., who are also S.C. Chapter members, will have artworks in this exhibit.

The National Association

WANT TO GO? What: Revolutionary War Era Living History Event with members of the 5th Company, 4th South Carolina Regiment Artillery Demonstration Team When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 12 Where: The Beaufort Arsenal Courtyard, 713 Craven Street Cost: Free (donations accepted)

Members of the 5th Company, 4th South Carolina Regiment, Artillery Demonstration Team will provide live cannon demonstrations every half-hour Saturday beginning at 10 a.m., at the Beaufort Arsenal on Craven Street. Submitted photo.

Beaufort’s early founding families, with names like Barnwell, Elliott and Rhett. Over time, the company became as much a social institution as a militia, but everything about the Arsenal building reflects its martial roots. Mixon said her great-uncle Fred Christianson’s diaries from 1880-1915 describe parties and dances held at the Arsenal during the post-Reconstruction period.

“We are very much looking forward to this event and to the Friday night lecture,” said Mixon. “We really want to continue building and growing the museum’s educational component with new programs and events, so we are hoping for a great turnout of people to come learn more about Beaufort’s role in the American Revolution and to see and hear the cannons roar like they did

*** What: Battle of Purysburg lecture series When: 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, March 11 Where: St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island Cost: Free (registration Required – visit https:// beauforthistorymuseum. wildapricot.org and click on Calendar)

during some of the War’s key battles.”

In addition to the Battle of Purysburg that will be covered during Friday night’s lecture, the Battle of Beaufort — also known as the Battle of Port

of Women Artists, headquartered in New York City, was founded in 1889 when women lacked opportunities to exhibit at prestigious museums and galleries.

Since then, NAWA continues to foster awareness of the monumental contribution women have made to American culture and art.

Benefits of NAWA membership are many, including a substantial awards program, the opportunity to exhibit throughout the U.S., educational programs, and scholarships. Artists must be juried in to the national association to become a member of a state chapter.

For more information and to apply for membership, visit: https://wwwthenawa.org.

Royal Island — was another key engagement in the War. In February of 1779, a force made up of local militia members, some Continental Army regulars and two volunteer artillery companies from Charleston saw action. A historical marker notes the location where the American forces, led by Col. William Moultrie, halted the British Army’s march toward Charleston from Savannah in a fierce battle that took place around Gray’s Hill on present-day Highway 21, another reminder of the amazing history that continues to draw visitors to the area and that the Beaufort History Museum is dedicated to educating people about.

The weekend’s events are free and open to the public.

Dave O. Lucas retired after 30 years in state government, most recently the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, where he was the Public Information Coordinator for the coastal region. He can be reached at DaveOLucas.beaufort@gmail.com.

WHAT’S HAPPENING Hunting Island State Park Nature Center March naturalist programs

All programs are free with park admission. Call 843-838-7437 for information or reservations.

Monday: Secrets of the Salt Marsh – 4 p.m.

Tuesday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m., Nature Center. Discover some of the wildlife found around Hunting Island as represented by the animal ambassadors. (all ages); Traces of Wild Ruffians – 12:30-1:30 p.m., Nature Center.

Find ut what mammals are rummaging through Hunting Island and learn how to identify mammal tracks. (ages 7 to 12); Beach Walk – 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse. Walk along the beach with a naturalist to learn more about the treasures from the ocean. (all ages) (not held on Feb. 8).

Wednesday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Turtle Talk – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Learn about the variety of turtles on Hunting Island. (all ages); Walk With a Naturalist – 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Enjoy a 0.7-mile scenic walk that ends at Little Hunting Island, which you can explore on your own. Wear walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. (limited to 15 walkers) Call by noon the previous day for reservations.

Thursday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Gator Gab – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center.

Congregate around our modern-day dinosaurs and watch our vicious hunters eat a delicious meal. (all ages); What a Wharf – 2:30-3 p.m., Nature Center. Walk down the pier and learn how Hunting Island and its ecosystems came to be. (all ages).

Friday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Serpent Exploration – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Get a chance to fight your fears and touch a snake or two. (all ages); Beach Walk – 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse.

Saturday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Sea Turtle Discovery – 2-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Four species of sea turtles are found on the S.C. coast, and one is the state reptile. (all ages); Walk With a Naturalist – 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center.

Beaufort County Library Ongoing Programs

These are the ongoing programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/Crochet Class; all day during business hours, 1st Thursday each month, Chess Club; 2:30 p.m., last Tuesday each month, Book to Movie Club; daily during library hours, Escape Quest Games.

Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market

5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers. The first 20 shoppers of the night at the March 3 Bluffton Night Bazaar will get free market tote bags filled with surprises from our sponsors. Participating vendors for March 3: Miss Katie’s Sweets (food truck), Lite Foot Company, Kara Artman Art, Cottonwood Soap Company, Southern Botanica, Barb’s Boards, Pet Wants, Woodsman’s Wife & Co., Tout Sweet Macarons, 7th & Palm, The Herb Room Apothecary, Marsh View Candles, Kilted Bee Mead, Juke Joint Sweets, Palmetto Kettle Corn/Crescent Moon Macaroons, River Dog Shop, Fabula Collective, SH' THAT'S HOT!, Lowcountry Livin’, True South, Mystic Mates Pillows.

The Historic Port Royal Museum

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

Tour Historic Fort Fremont

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docentled tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday.

Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets.

There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches.

No pets allowed. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @ portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843295-0058.

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

Through Saturday, Aug. 13, Morris Center

THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are The Batman (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) on Screen 1 and Dog (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) and Uncharted (PG-13, 9:00 p.m.) on Screen 2.

Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein.com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Management would appreciate the wearing of masks while in the concession stand.

“Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads.

“We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.”

A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in.

Upcoming movies include The Lost City (March) and Morbius (April).

– Staff reports

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., fourth Saturday of the month through May; second and fourth Saturday through November, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. These markets showcase only local artists, artisans and small businesses. The open-air markets are held “farmer’s market” style with new vendors each month. Each market will also include live music, food and drink, and is free to attend.

Vendors include Amidst the Alders, Preservation Tree Art, True South, Pet Wants, Meg’s Sweet Treats, Sativa Health Products, Back to Eden Self Care (Tea), Graceful Stitches, Cottonwood Soap Company (Bath & Body), Sweet Carolina’s Clothing Boutique, B&E Rustic Designs, Blue Door Boutique, Clayed by Reena LLC, Kara Artman Art, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Bliss Bites Cookies, Kilted Bee Mead (Soap), HandMade Beaufort, Lovin' My Skin, LLC, Purely, Inc. and KODA Glass, Lovely Olive Designs, Gone Gullah, Tout Sweet Macarons, Moonlight Crow Creations, Fabula Collective, Finch Sign & Design Metalworks LLC and Honey Bunny Boutique.

“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women

9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends.

Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member.

Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843521-1904 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.

Massage Therapy Job Fair

4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 10, Technical College of the Lowcountry New River Campus, 100 Community College Drive, Bluffton. Those interested in a career in massage therapy are invited to attend to learn more about applying to TCL’s Massage Therapy Certificate Program.

Representatives from area spas and other healthrelated businesses and organizations will be on hand at the event for networking opportunities as well. The job fair is free and open to the public.

The event will take place in the campus lobby.

Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s March meeting

7 p.m., Thursday, March 10, Beaufort Yacht and

Sailing Club, Lady’s Island, Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Captain Jack Brown will discuss how to find your next local "Honey Hole" and the cold weather habits of our inshore local fish – spottail bass, AKA red fish, red drum, and puppy drum, etc. Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are our drawing sponsors. Remember to weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours.

Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.

Exploring A Sense Of Faith And Commitment in Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life And Legacy

6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 11, Frissell Community House, Penn Center, 16 Penn Circle West, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. The workshop will focus on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sense of faith and commitment to civil rights and his quest for equality for all, which was grounded in the biblical teachings of Christ. Specific biblical passages will be read in Gullah as it is presented in the King James version of the Bible that was translated into Gullah. Presentations will be conducted by Professor Bobby Donaldson and Prophetess Carrie Major. All participants must wear a mask.

The Pickled Eagle pickleball tournament

8 a.m., Saturday, March 12, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $40, $5 for each additional division, three divisions total. Double elimination. Skill division 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles.

Singles, two divisions. Age divisions – skill divisions but limited to 50+, 60+, 70+. Proceeds benefit Beaufort High School Tennis. To register online, go to pickleballtournaments.com and search for pickledeagle. Register online and get a free T-shirt.

Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

9 a.m., Saturday, March 12; Friday, March 25; Saturday, April 9. Sunset walk from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore as guide. Learn about the different types of wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place. 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, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.

Sham Rocked Sip & Stroll

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 12, Wells Farco entrance, 1011 Bay Street. A day of greenthemed goodies, shopping, and dining in Downtown Beaufort. It’s a chance to explore the various retailers while enjoying complimentary beverages and special retail and restaurant promotions. The event offers several ticket options. Each attendee receives a T-shirt, swag bag, and access to all the goodie stations spread throughout downtown Beaufort. Sip & Stroll Events are a 21-and-older (to drink), though younger than 21 are permitted and children younger than 6 are free. Parking is recommended at Marina lot. Registration pickup and starting point is at the old Wells Fargo entrance on Bay Street (Next to Best Western). Please show up 15-20 minutes prior to start time to pick up your packets, T-shirts and complete ID process for alcohol approval. Sunday, March 13 will be the rain date. No refunds. Tickets are $10 to $15 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3IVAIxr. This event is organized in part by the Activate Downtown Beaufort Committee in coordination with the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association and the Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association. Email Ashlee@bfthospitality.com for more information.

Beaufort Cultural District Lunch Bunch Noon to 12:40 p.m., Monday March 14 via Zoom. The topic is “Harriet Tubman Will Return To Beaufort, S.C.” Rev. Kenneth Hodges will highlight Harriet Tubman’s presence in Beaufort, pointing out what propelled her coming, her role, her contributions and the significance of her presence. He will address the initiative to hnor her with the Harriet Tubman Monument. To participate, go to the City of Beaufort’s Facebook page to find the Cultural District Lunch Bunch event and the Zoom meeting link.

Author Talk: Susan B. Zurenda

5 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Author and South Carolina resident Susan B. Zurenda discusses writing historical fiction of the 1960s small Southern town life within her novel Bells for Eli. Please register to attend. For more information, visit www. morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-284-9227.

Beaufort County Library Special Programs

These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., March 17, Gardening Class; 4:30 p.m., April 6, Pat Conroy’s Love of Libraries; 2:30 p.m., April 12, Poetry Slam; 4:30 p.m., April 26, Pat Conroy’s

Love of Poetry; 2:30 p.m., May 4, May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Celebration; 2:30 p.m., June 14, Hurricane Preparedness; 2:30 p.m., July 12, Comic Con; 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.

St. Patrick’s Festival

Noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 19, Beaufort Town Center. Event benefits the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association. Area restaurants and food trucks will be selling food and drinks and there will be live music by Mike Martin and The Beautiful Mess. This family-fun event will have activities for children of all ages, and those young at heart. There will also be a cornhole tournament and a costume contest. Though the festival is free and open to the public, to have access to all activities, wristbands can be purchased on site for $5. Only cash is accepted.

There is an ATM on site. Additional information regarding the cornhole Tournament will be available on Beaufort Town Center’s website at https://bit.ly/3rYcxs5.

Beaufort Twilight Run

3:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 11 Market, Habersham Marketplace, Beaufort.

The annual race benefits Riverview Charter School (RCS), a free public school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students (www.

RiverviewCharterSchool.org). This year’s efforts will raise funds for the School’s athletic fields and expansion. To register and for details visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com. Live Music will be performed by the band Broke Locals.

A wide variety of food and beverages will be available from food trucks and the Habersham Marketplace restaurants. The BTR is one of only two events in South Carolina to offer a 10-mile race. All race courses are spectator-friendly and offer beautiful marsh views beneath canopies of live oaks. Events will be held rain or shine.

CPR re-certification

9 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 19, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal.

Cost is $25. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

Power of the Purse

6 p.m., Thursday, March 24, Saltus River Grill.

Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, open bar, silent auction.

Tickets are $80 per person, $150 per couple.

Purchase tickets at uwlowcountry.org/POP. Proceeds benefit United Way of the Lowcountry Women United’s Breaking Barriers to Education Fund. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Wendy Jones at wjones@ uwlowcountry.org.

The Birds of Prey

7 p.m., Thursday, March 24, Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd. As part of the Fripp Audubon Club’s Ten Eyck Lecture Series, Stephen Schabel, Education Director for the Avian Conservation Center, (Birds of Prey) in Awendaw, will get up close and personal with live hawks, owls, vultures and more. During his live demonstration, attendees can learn about how these beautiful birds live, where they live and what is so unique about them. There will be no Meet and Greet due to setup for the birds.

Donations to the Avian Conservation Center are welcome. For more information, visit www.islc. net/audubon/ or email the Fripp Audubon Club at frippaudubonclub@gmail.com. Off island visitors are welcome – receive a pass at the gate.

CPR training

8 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 26, April 9, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@ comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

Virtually Speaking: Standing Up to Hate

5 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Author and journalist Mary Cronk Ferrell examines the roles that black women who enlisted in the newly formed Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) played in WWII. Visit the Facebook page at the date and time listed for the live premiere. Virtually Speaking programs are archived there and on the website. For more information, visit www. morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-284-9227.

Memory Matters Save the Memories Spring Soiree

6 p.m., Friday, April 1, Poseidon, Hilton Head Island & Hampton Lake, Bluffton. $200 per person. An evening of chef tastings, wine pairings, live and silent auctions and more – all to benefit Memory Matters. Memory Matters raises funds for local families living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Space is limited at both locations. This will be a tasteand-mingle event. There will not be assigned seats. If special seating accommodations are necessary, email joy@mymemorymatters.org.

Purchase tickets at mymemorymatters.org.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common and second most lethal cancer. More than one–tenth of CRC cases (11% of colon cancers and 18% of rectal cancers) have a young onset (ie, occurring in individuals younger than 50 years). The reasons why the incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing in younger patients remain unknown, although genetic predisposition, environmental factors, fewer early cancer detections in this population or a combination of these factors are thought to play a role The CRC incidence and mortality rates are decreasing among all age groups older than 50 years, yet increasing in younger individuals for whom screening use is limited and key symptoms may go unrecognized. When apparently average–risk young adults present with CRC–like symptoms (eg, unexplained persistent rectal bleeding, anemia, and abdominal pain), endoscopic work–ups can expedite diagnosis. Early screening in high–risk individuals and thorough di-

agnostic work–ups in symptomatic young adults may improve young–onset CRC trends. Yet, stage-specific survival in patients with young-onset CRC is comparable to that of patients with later-onset cancer. Primary care physicians have an important opportunity to identify high-risk young individuals for screening and to promptly evaluate CRC symptoms.

Source: http://www.mdlinx. com/gastroenterology/

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms

Colorectal cancer first develops with few, if any, symptoms. It is important not to wait for symptoms before talking to your doctor about getting screened. However, if symptoms are present, they may include: • A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool • Feeling that your bowel does not empty completely, rectal bleeding, or finding blood (either

Photo credit: Adobe Stock photo bright red or very dark) in your stool • Finding your stools are narrower than usual • Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas, pain, or feeling full or bloated • Losing weight with no known reason • Weakness or fatigue • Having nausea or vomiting These symptoms can also be associated with many other health conditions. Only

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your doctor can determine why you're having these symptoms. Usually, early cancer does not cause pain. It is important not to wait to feel pain before seeing a doctor.

Know the Facts

Colon cancer has become a reality for many people younger than age 50, and it’s the only population where incidence rates are on the rise.

In the U.S., approximately 10% of colon cancer cases are diagnosed in individuals under age 50.

Colon cancer incidence and mortality rates are increasing in the under 50 population (young-onset), while decreasing in those over 50. Young-onset rectal can-

cer incidence has increased at nearly twice the rate of young-onset colon cancer.

Young-onset has a preference for the distal colon (the segment of your colon right before the rectum begins) or rectum and often presents at an advanced stage.

Screening is recommended to start earlier than age 50 in those with a family history of colon cancer or advanced adenomas (noncancerous tumors), and in those with hereditary genetic syndromes associated with increased risk. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or other conditions increasing risk may also benefit from close follow-up.

Individuals under 50 who

have symptoms that may be consistent with colon cancer need to seek medical attention so the appropriate testing can be done and deserve a prompt and thorough examination.

Physician-related delays (e.g., missed symptoms, initial misdiagnosis) have been estimated to occur in 15-50% of young-onset colon cancer cases.* Discussions of lowering the screening age for the average-risk population have begun. As it stands, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) feels there is insufficient evidence for lowering the screening age to 40 years in the average-risk population.

When to see a doctor

If you notice any symptoms of colon cancer, such as blood in your stool or a persistent change in bowel habits, make an appointment with your doctor.

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Dealing With Dizziness Getting Help for a Balance Disorder

You need your sense of balance to stand, walk, bend down, drive, and more. If it gets disrupted, you may struggle to work, study, or even do simple daily activities. Balance problems also increase the risk of dangerous falls.

“Balance is really your sixth sense,” says Dr. David Newman-Toker, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins University.

“But we’re not usually aware of it unless it’s broken.

Many things can affect your balance. Being hungry or dehydrated may make you feel lightheaded. Some medications can make you feel dizzy. Health problems that affect your inner ear or brain can also throw off your balance. These may include infection, stroke, or a tumor.

Usually, a disruption in balance is temporary. But some things can cause long-term balance problems. So how do you know when to be concerned?

“If your symptoms are severe, or last for a long time, that’s an indication to have things checked out,” says Dr. Michael Hoa, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at NIH. “Pay attention to things that aren’t normal for you.”

You may feel like you’re moving, spinning, or floating, even if you’re sitting or lying still. Or you could feel like you’re suddenly tipping over while you’re walking. You might have blurred vision or feel confused or disoriented.

Pinpointing the Problem

Tiny organs in your inner ear form the core of your balance system. They communicate with your brain to give you a sense of your body’s position.

“But your balance system isn’t just your inner ear,” Hoa says. “It’s input from your eyes. It’s your muscles, joints, and spine. It’s your vision.” That makes balance disorders tricky to diagnose.

“A change in any part of the system could contribute to changes in your balance,” he says. “Sometimes that makes it hard to distinguish one balance disorder from another.”

A new balance problem can sometimes signal a medical emergency, like a stroke.

So it’s important to get symp-

WISE CHOICES— LIVING WITH A BALANCE DISORDER To help prevent falls and other accidents: •

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of the fear of falling,” Lubetzky says. “They may avoid activity, which can then create muscle and bone problems.”

That, in turn, can increase the risk of more falls. “You have to gain your confidence back,” she says.

Summary

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“The most important things to tell your health care provider are the timing and triggers for your symptoms,” says Newman-Toker. This will help them narrow down the possible cause.

Common Causes of Balance Problems

Identifying what’s causing a balance problem can be complicated. Several disorders have similar symptoms.

An infection or inflammation of the inner ear can trigger dizziness and loss of balance. This is called labyrinthitis. Inflammation can also affect the nerve that sends signals about balance to the brain. This is called vestibular neuritis.

The most common cause of dizzy spells is called be-

nign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. This occurs when tiny crystals in the inner ear fall out of place. BPPV can cause a brief, intense sense of vertigo triggered by certain changes in the position of your head. The spells last less than a minute.

A less common, but recurrent, cause of balance problems is Ménière’s disease. This can cause vertigo, hearing loss, and a ringing or buzzing sensation in the ear.

It’s not known what causes this condition. But people living with it often have extra fluid in their inner ear.

To determine what’s causing your symptoms, your health care provider can do different tests. These include a hearing exam, blood tests, or tests to measure your eye movements. If these tests can’t rule out a stroke, you

may also need an MRI scan.

Because some balance disorders can look similar, people may not always get the right diagnosis and treatment on the first try, says Newman-Toker. You may need to visit another doctor or try different treatments before you feel better.

Finding What Works

Some balance disorders have straightforward treatments. But others can be tricky. For BPPV, a trained health care provider can perform a series of simple head movements. These move the loose crystals back in place.

Ménière’s disease is hard-

er to treat. Lifestyle changes like stopping smoking and eating less salt can sometimes reduce symptoms. New drugs are now being tested to treat Ménière’s disease in clinical studies.

Currently, few effective drugs exist for long-term balance problems, says Dr. Anat Lubetzky, a physical therapist at New York University. “For many people, the solution to a balance problem is balance rehabilitation.” Rehabilitation teaches you ways to adapt to dizzy spells. It also focuses on strengthening muscles and preventing falls.

“People with balance disorders can enter a vicious cycle

As people build their skills, the scenes can get busier and noisier. The team hopes that these programs will help people regain their confidence in busy environments without leaving the safety of the clinic.

Whether it’s rehab, medications, or other treatments, it may take time to find something that works for you.

“If things don’t go how you’ve been told to expect them to, be aware that you might actually not have the right diagnosis,” Newman-Toker says. You may need to go back to your health care provider or see a specialist.

It may also take time to gain your confidence back. In the meantime, anyone living with a balance disorder—either temporarily or permanently—can also do simple things at home to prevent falls and accidents.

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Beaufort’s Mason Connelly slides safely into second base following a bad throw to Lucy Beckham shortstop Owen Everson during the bottom of the second inning of their Region 7-4A game Monday night at Beaufort High School. Beaufort won 12-0. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP

BA bounces back vs. War Hawks

After being blanked 10-0 by Hilton Head Prep on Tuesday, Beaufort Academy girls soccer got back in the win column with a 5-0 victory at Colleton Prep on Wednesday.

Claire Tumlin and Margaret Hiers each scored a pair of goals, and Madi McDougall added one for the Eagles. Mads Trice made four saves to preserve the clean sheet for BA.

Creek blanks Hawks in region opener

Taelyr Daugherty scored two of Battery Creek girls soccer’s three goals and Natalie Cruz-Woodley added a third as the Dolphins defeated Region 8-3A foe Hanahan 3-0

on Thursday at Whale Branch.

Daugherty's first goal put Creek on the board just 10 minutes into the game, but it was the only score of the half as the Dolphins took a 1-0 lead to the break.

The freshman forward added her second goal late in the second half to put the Dolphins up 2-0 and Cruz-Woodley sent a direct free kick into the back of the net in stoppage time.

Battery Creek outshot the Hawks 13-5, as a strong Dolphins defense limited the Hawks’ chances and Anna Moore recorded the shutout with five saves.

The Dolphins (4-1, 1-0) couldn’t continue the momentum Friday at Wade Hampton, as the Red Devils netted the game-winner after the break for a 3-2 win.

BOYS SOCCER ROUNDUP

Warriors end Eagles’ hot streak

John Paul II boys soccer opened its season with a 5-1 road win over Beaufort Academy on Monday, handing the Eagles their first loss of the season.

Jackson Ogden netted a hat trick and Nic Richardson dished out three assists to lead an impressive offensive performance for JPII. Anthony Hill had a goal and an assist, and Austin Floyd added the final tally for the Golden Warriors.

Sam Rembold and Peter Torinese paced the defense in front of keeper Evan Slusne, who made seven saves, allowing just Gavin Midyette’s second goal of the season.

JPII (1-0, 1-0) is on the road again Friday at Irmo. BA (3-1, 2-1) hosts Holy Trinity on Thursday.

BA boys start with three straight wins

Beaufort Academy boys soccer picked up its second region win in two nights with a 7-0 road victory at Colleton Prep on Wednesday.

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Zeke Gonzalez, a brace from Evan Rankin, and goals from Sammy Siler and Patrick Good, the Eagles were in command from the start.

Freshman keeper Isaac Leslie had his first clean sheet of the season with help from a stingy defense anchored by Jack McDougall, who was named BA’s man of the match.

A day earlier, BA routed Hilton Head Prep 7-1 at home. After taking a 1-0 lead to halftime, the Eagles erupted for six goals in the second half to claim their first region win of the season.

Andrew Butterfield scored a hat trick to lead the way, while Grady Lamm added a goal and two assists, and Braydon Dineen, Siler, and Luke Miller each tallied a goal.

Mighty Lions edge Patriots in PK shootout

Andrew Jennings made two huge saves in a penalty shootout to help Holy Trinity boys soccer secure a region win over visiting Patrick Henry on Tuesday.

After playing to a 1-1 tie in the

LowcoSports.com PJ Daley tossed a gem, and six Eagles had multiple hits as Beaufort High baseball opened Region 7-4A play with a 12-0 win over visiting Lucy Beckham on Monday after dropping its final three games in the PBR Showdown over the weekend at Shipyard Park.

Daley struck out seven and walked two over four innings of one-hit ball to earn the win, and Mason Connelly struck out two to work around three walks in the fifth to finish the abbreviated shutout.

Connelly led the 15-hit attack, going 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, and two runs, and Hunter Rast, Carter Bowersox, Tommy Winburn, Chase McKelvey, and Zach Talbert each added a pair of hits as the Eagles swung it well throughout the lineup.

Rast, Bowersox, Winburn, and Talbert each drove in two runs, and McKelvey doubled and scored twice.

Daley also turned in a stellar outing in the Eagles’ opener, and Rast led an opportunistic Eagles offense in a 2-0 win over Stratford on Thursday at Shipyard Park in Mount Pleasant.

Daley struck out five over 5 2/3 innings, scattering three hits and two walks, and Talbert recorded the final four outs in order with two strikeouts to finish off a season-opening shutout, but it didn’t start so smoothly.

Daley walked the tightrope in the top of the first, as Thomas Purcell led off the game with a single and moved to second on a ground out, but he had to hold up to make sure Brett Marrs’ bloop double to right got down, preventing him from scoring.

Bowersox snared a Harry Wiggins line drive at first, and Daley

got a grounder to end the threat.

It was mostly smooth sailing from there, and it didn’t take the Eagles long to give him a cushion. Logan Brutcher drew a leadoff walk and moved into scoring position on Talbert’s sacrifice bunt, and Rast came through with a single up the middle to put Beaufort on the board.

The Eagles added an insurance run in the fifth, when Talbert started the inning with a walk, Rast singled, and Daley moved both into scoring position with a sacrifice. McKelvey’s grounder to second did the job with one out, bringing home Talbert for a 2-0 lead. Talbert relieved Daley after a two-out walk in the sixth and ended the inning with a strikeout, then retired the Knights in order in the seventh. Rast was 3-for-3 with an RBI, and Hudson Mullen went 1-for-2 with a walk for the Eagles.

The Eagles dropped their next three games in the tournament, though, getting shut out by Wando (5-0) and Ashley Ridge (11-0) before giving up three runs in the seventh to lose 7-4 to Northwestern on Sunday.

Rast and Mullen had great weekends at the plate, as Rast was 6-for-14 with a triple and two RBIs, and Mullen was 4-for-10 with a triple and an RBI. Brutcher and Connelly added three hits each. Tommy Winburn gave the Eagles four strong innings of relief against Wando, and Malcom Webb and Talbert combined to keep Beaufort in the game with Northwestern until a one-out error opened the door for the Trojans to score three runs in the seventh.

Beaufort (2-3, 1-0) was slated to travel to Lucy Beckham to conclude the series Wednesday.

LowcoSports.com Sophia Felix and Ruthie Floyd each had a goal and an assist, and Anna Moore made four saves for the Dolphins.

Eagles can’t find net vs. Bobcats

Beaufort High put up a strong defensive effort, but visiting Bluffton found its offense late to defeat the Eagles 2-0 to open Region 7-4A play.

After a defensively-played first half, the Bobcats broke the stalemate with 12 minutes to go. Angelina Facendo knocked in an Emmaline Parrott corner to grab the lead, and Anna Parrott added a key insurance goal off a through ball with three minutes to play. Chapelyn Terodemos held it down between the pipes for Bluffton, recording four saves and a clean sheet.

Beaufort High School’s Lele Cooler, center, tries to control the ball against Bluffton during a scoreless first half Friday night at Beaufort. The Lady Bobcats bested the Lady Eagles during the second half and came away with a 2-0 win.

Photo by Bob Sofaly.

LowcoSports.com first half, the teams were deadlocked again at full time at three goals apiece. Neither side could break through in two overtime periods, sending the match to penalties.

Jennings came up with two big saves in the shootout and six overall while his teammates came through in the clutch to win the shootout 3-1.

Banks Scarpa, Ashton Stacks, and Michael Smith each scored a goal in regulation and converted penalties in the shootout to lift the Mighty Lions to the win.

Dolphins bounce back to down Red Devils

Battery Creek’s boys continued their hot start to the season with a 7-2 win at Wade Hampton on Friday, scoring five goals and shutting out the Red Devils in the second half.

Isaac Vega and Ashton Morgan each scored a pair of goals, and Talmedge Magbee, Juan Jaimes, and Ivan Huerta added a goal apiece for the Dolphins, who limited the Red Devils to four shots on goal with Noah Northway making two saves.

The Dolphins mustered only five shots, three on goal, compared to

Hanahan's 19 in a 1-0 home loss to open the region campaign Thursday.

Jonathon Cruz and Juan Jaimes each notched two shots on Hanahan's keeper while Magbee took the other shot on goal.

Battery Creek (4-1, 0-1) was slated to return to Region 8-3A play Tuesday at Academic Magnet.

Bucs start regular season with back-to-back wins

Bridges Prep boys soccer kicked off its regular-season slate by knocking off the defending SCISA 1A state champions Thursday, downing Holy Trinity on the road 5-1.

Both teams found the back of the net towards the end of the first half to draw even, but the Bucs rode a dominant four-goal second half and a brilliant performance from goalkeeper Darick Fisher to pull away from the Mighty Lions.

Sophomore Zaire Nelson led an impressive offensive output, scoring two goals while Clay Sanders,

Liam Sanders, and Timothy English each added one. Fisher shut down the Mighty Lions in net in the second half and finished the match with six saves.

The Bucs picked up their second straight victory with a 6-0 shutout of the War Hawks on the road Friday, as English netted a pair of goals and assisted on another, and Michael Legier added a brace to lead the way.

Zaire Nelson and Liam Sanders also scored goals for the Bucs, and Jeremiah Ponder had an assist. Clay Sanders made three saves to preserve the clean sheet.

Bridges (3-1) hosted Royal Live Oaks for a region game Tuesday.

Bobcats down Eagles in region opener

Luis Rojas scored a pair of goals and Humberto Rodriguez added one to lead the Bobcats to a 3-1 home win over the Region 7-4A rival Eagles to open the regular season Friday.

Beaufort (0-1, 0-1) travels to James Island for a region clash at 7 p.m. Friday.

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Beaufort boys lacrosse riding long-awaited winning streak

By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com Beaufort High boys lacrosse picked up its first win in two seasons with a 10-3 home win over Fox Creek on Saturday, and the Eagles kept the momentum rolling with a 7-6 win at Region 7-4A rival Bluffton on Monday.

Grayson Bridges picked up two goals and two assists against the Bobcats, while Michael Morales scored twice and assisted on a goal, and Anthony Migliorino had a goal and a pair of assists to lead the Eagles on a night when scoring was at a premium.

Jonah Forrestall added a pair of goals, and Diego Martinez had an assist along with a team-high seven groundballs. Bridges, Migliorino, and Morales each scooped six groundballs, as did Tate Shetzer and Theeb Bayyoud in a strong team effort on 50-50 balls.

Forrestall went 11-for-15 at the dot to help the Eagles control possession, and Zach Jindrich made the one-goal margin stand up with eight saves on 14 shots.

There was much less drama in the Eagles’ first triumph since 2020, as they bolted to a 7-1 halftime lead and cruised to a seven-goal win over Fox Creek.

Bridges had three goals and an assist and Martinez collected a goal and three assists along with a teamhigh 12 groundballs to lead the way

for Beaufort. Migliorino added two goals and an assist along with seven groundballs, and Chip Langford contributed two goals. Jacob Preston and Forestall each scored a goal, and Morales had an assist.

Jindrich saved 10 of 13 shots in a stellar effort in goal.

The Eagles (2-3, 2-2) host Hilton Head High at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Beaufort girls pick up first win

Beaufort High girls lacrosse earned its first win of the season Monday with a 15-6 rout of visiting Bluffton.

Neveah Wiggins set the tone for the Eagles by controlling the draw all night, and Beaufort took advantage of its possessions. Four Eagles scored a hat trick, as Megan Alvarez and Sophia Pellegrino each collected three goals and two assists, and Annabelle Hooper and Holland Perryman netted three goals apiece.

Kellina Shipes, Abby Baise, and Lillian Carr each added a goal for the Eagles. Pellegrino was quick to the ball all night, scooping nine groundballs, while Baise added seven, and Perryman had six.

Shelby Holstein saved five of the seven shots she faced before giving way to freshman Katy Lamb, who made three saves against seven shots in 12 minutes of action. Thalia Moultrie and Julia Politzer anchored a

TRACK ROUNDUP

Daise, Wilson win gold at Lower Richland

Beaufort High’s girls placed 10th among 32 teams and the boys were 21st out of 36 teams at the Diamond Hornets Invitational on Saturday at Lower Richland.

It was a strong showing for the Eagles in a field that included a number of elite teams, and Beaufort’s throwers had an especially good day.

Jayla Daise won the girls javelin by nearly

Hilton Head Prep finished fifth and Beaufort High was sixth in a strong 10-team field at the Lowcountry Invitational high school boys golf tournament played last week at Berkeley Hall and Chechessee Creek Club.

Frederica Academy won the team title with a scorching two-day total of 422, carding matching 211 team scores each day to cruise to a 19shot win over Porter-Gaud (441).

Bishop England (444) and AC Flora (448) were right on the Cyclones’ heels, with Hilton Head Prep (466)

strong Beaufort defensive effort that repeatedly turned away the Bluffton

six feet with a launch of 95 feet, 2 inches, and she placed third in the shot put, coming within a foot of the winning mark. Alvin Wilson also claimed gold in the boys discus with a throw of 154 feet, 6 inches, edging Chapin’s Duke Molinaro by three inches.

Charlize Antia was the Eagles’ top finisher on the track, placing fourth in the 1,600 meters.

At the Lowcountry Invitational at Woodland, Whale Branch’s Talaijah Bartley placed second in the 100-meter hurdles.

and Beaufort High (471) in fifth and sixth. May River (498), Hilton Head Christian Academy (501), Hilton Head High (511), and Bluffton (528) rounded out the field.

Frederica’s Jackson Byrd, the son of former Clemson star and PGA Tour veteran Jonathan Byrd, carded two stellar rounds, shooting 65 and 67 to win by seven shots over Porter-Gaud’s Lucas Acevedo (71-68).

Beaufort High’s Jerry Bruns was the only Lowco golfer to crack the top 10, tying for ninth with a 36-hole total of 150 after carding a 73 in the final round, with help from Simon McAlister (159), Jack Lubkin (162), and Jack Sumner (170).

Tag Graziano (155) led Hilton Head Prep to its fifth place finish, with Cade Kriscunas and Jack

attack and ran an effective clear.

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LowcoSports.com Crousore posting matching 157s, and Garret Fader (164) rounding out the lineup.

Bluffton’s Jones Saylor missed the top 10 by one shot, posting rounds of 78 and 73, while Landry Williams (160) led May River, Nolan Hawkins (162) led the way for Hilton Head High, and Sean Engler (163) was the top finisher for HHCA.

Patrick, Dolphins win at Fripp

Led by individual medalist Jeep Patrick, Hilton Head Prep boys golf cruised to a big win in the first SCISA Region 4 golf match of the season Wednesday on Fripp Island Club’s Ocean Creek course.

Patrick fired a 1-over-par 37 over

nine holes to earn medalist honors by one shot over John Paul II’s Gabe Schmitz, and the Dolphins’ team total of 156 was good for a 14shot victory over Heritage Academy. Holy Trinity was third at 177.

Hilton Head Prep posted solid scores throughout the lineup, as all five of their golfers placed in the top 10. Patrick led the way, but JP Carr and Chase Horn each shot 39 to tie for third with Heritage Academy’s Michael Gavin, Tripp Hedden was eighth with a 41, and Max Diamond, whose score was dropped from the Dolphins’ team total, shot 42 to tie for ninth with Holy Trinity’s Luke Simonis.

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was one shot behind, tied for sixth with a 40. Sam Hodgkins (45) and Thomas Ludwig (46) rounded out the scoring for the Stingrays.

Holy Trinity’s young squad also had a good outing, as Simonis cracked the top 10, and Barnes Gooding (43) and Bray Sheehan (44) were just outside. Cross Episcopal’s Dylan Forscroft also finished just outside the top 10 with a 43.

Schmitz’s strong round led John Paul II (191) to a fourth-place finish, while Jack Carter Worrell (44) led fifth-place Beaufort Academy (197). Brady Bagenstose shot 49 to lead Hilton Head Christian Academy (208). Bethesda Academy (243) struggled, but Quentin Brooks carded a 40 to tie for sixth.

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Semesters/Quarters 1st semester August 15 - December 16 1st quarter August 15 - October 14 2nd semester January 5 – June 2 2nd quarter October 18 - December 16 3rd quarter January 5 - March 16 4th quarter March 20 - June 2 Progress Reports Quarter 1 September 16 Quarter 2 November 15 Quarter 3 February 8 Quarter 4 April 25 Report Card Distribution 1st quarter October 21 2nd quarter January 11 3rd quarter March 24 4th quarter June 9

Early dismissal for students October 14 March 16 June 2 Holidays/Vacation September 5 Labor Day November 11 Veterans Day November 23 - 25 Thanksgiving Break December 19 - January 4 Winter Break January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 20 Presidents’ Day April 7-14 Spring Break May 29 Memorial Day Professional Development August 2-4 Summer Institute August 8 - 12 January 3 - 4 February 10 June 5 – 6

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Board of Education approves school calendar for 2022-23 academic year

From staff reports The Beaufort County Board of Education has approved the district’s academic calendar for the 2022-23 school year.

The first day for students will be Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, and the final day of classes will be a half-day on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Current state law mandates that no South Carolina public school can begin classes prior to the third Monday in August, which this year is August 15.

Dates schools will be closed for students are Sept.

5 (Labor Day); Monday, Oct. 17 (vacation day); Nov. 11 (Veterans Day); Nov. 23-25 (Thanksgiving); Dec. 19-Jan. 4, 2023 (winter break); Jan. 16, 2023 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); February 20, 2023 (President’s Day); Friday, March 17, 2023 (vacation day); April 7-14, 2023 (spring break); and May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day).

Three potentially virtual possible weather make-up

days are included: Dec. 19-20 and April 14.

Teacher work days are Monday-Friday, Aug. 8-12; Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 3-4; Friday, Feb. 10; and Monday and Tuesday, June 5-6.

High school graduation dates for 2023 are June 5 (May River); June 6 (Beaufort); June 7 (Bluffton); June 8 (Battery Creek); June 9 (Hilton Head); and June 10 (Whale Branch).

Stephens selected as DoDEA Americas Principal of Year

From staff reports The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has selected Angela Stephens, Principal of Bolden Elementary Middle School at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, as the 2022 DoDEA Americas Principal of the Year.

“I am proud to recognize Dr. Angela Stephens as the DoDEA Americas 2022 Principal of the Year,” DoDEA Americas Director for Student Excellence Judith A. Minor said in a release. “She exemplifies the type of positive, professional leadership that makes a difference in the lives of the students and staff.

Through the tough times of the pandemic, she held her staff together and gained the trust of her military families to ensure their children remained in a safe environment.”

“Dr. Stephens practices the Law of Connection with her staff, students, parents and community members,” DoDEA Community Superintendent for South Carolina and Fort Stewart Brian Perry said. “It is this ability to connect and build relationships that allows her to be a successful leader and create a strong sense of community at Bolden Elementary Middle School. She touches the heart first, then lends a hand to those she leads on a daily basis.”

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comes from John C. Maxwell’s The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You. In it, Maxwell says “When Angela it comes to Stephens working with people, the heart comes before the head.”

Stephens has 24 years of teaching experience with DoDEA schools. She has taught third grade, science and math labs, math instructional support, and math at Laurel Bay Intermediate School and Bolden Elementary School at MCAS Beaufort.

Stephens earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from South Carolina State University, a master’s in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina, and her doctorate from Argosy University.

Stephens advocates for curricular reform in mathematics. According to the Committee on Economic Growth of The Conference Board, "improving the math and science skills of young people is an important step toward maintaining innovation-led economic growth in the coming decade. As educators, we must go beyond how we were taught and teach as we wish we had been taught."

Not only is she an effective

principal, she works outside her duties to serve in multiple capacities, including contributing to the following committees: • DoDEA Americas Southeast District Principal Advisory Council • DoDEA Americas Southeast District Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team • DoDEA Americas Response to Intervention/ Multi-Tiered System of Support Team She is married to Clarence Stephens and has two sons, Chance and Austin.

The DoDEA Principal of the Year Program recognizes outstanding school principals, one in each region, who have succeeded in leading high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession. The process begins at the local level, where principals are nominated by peers, employees, parents, students or community members.

One of the regional awardees will be selected as the DoDEA Principal of the Year, and proceed through a national association nomination process, representing DoDEA at the national level.

DoDEA Americas operates 50 schools in seven states, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. There are two school districts and about 1,835 teachers and 550 educational aides.

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The galleries don’t often tell the whole story

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his Friday morning, I’m walking through the darkened galleries of Charleston’s Museum on Meeting Street.

Susan and I have driven up Highway 17, rented a room at the Mills House, in order to look and learn about rice cultivation. In particular the “empire” involving 227 plantations that once produced 11 million pounds of rice each and every year.

The story presented by the museum does not sidestep the slaves who worked in the heat and the knee-deep mud and muck. It makes it clear that this was hard work that came with casualties. It also doesn’t hide the silver, porcelain or the huge, high-ceilinged houses that were made possible by this coast-hugging enterprise that would eventually account for 90 percent of the rice grown in the United States.

But as I walked through

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the galleries it seemed to me that something was missing — something that arrived in 1699 and stuck around for 200 years. It seemed to me that there was another character in this story that wasn’t being mentioned to those of us wandering in the semi-darkness. Actually there were two missing actors—yellow fever and malaria.

The initial outbreak of yellow fever (in the New World) happened in Barbados in 1647. Yellow Jack was the unknown, uninvited guest aboard the ships bringing slaves from Africa to the sugar plantations on

Barbados. Richard Ligon, who arrived just as the epidemic was hitting it’s full, death-dealing stride wrote, “the living were hardly able to bury the dead.”

From Barbados the fever went to the Yucatan Peninsula killing the Mayan Indians as well as their Spanish conquistadors.

Then to Cuba, Jamaica and, finally in 1699, the virus made landfall in Charleston, S.C. The enabler — or “vector” — was a mosquito called Aedes Aegypti.

For the next 200 years, yellow fever would be a reliable, ever present killing machine striking anywhere there was a warm, humid climate. The last recorded epidemic in South Carolina — in 1878 — was here in Beaufort.

Yellow fever had a companion, malaria, that came along with the optimistic colonists who arrived to Jamestown, Va., in 1607.

The Anopheles mosquito

was unable to make the long ocean journey like the Aegypti (yellow fever) mosquito, but the more virulent falciparum strain came inside the slaves themselves.

Soon enough there was a saying, “They who want to die quickly, go to Carolina” “The colony was increasingly populated by servants and enslaved persons who had no choice. The large scale importation of slaves from the 1680s ensured the introduction of falciparum malaria.

Charleston itself was a notorious focus of the disease, “the great charnel house of the country. In the swamps turned over to the cultivation of rice, which quickly became the staple export of the Carolina economy, malaria was now a menace unparalleled anywhere in North America.”

So writes Kyle Harper in his book, “Plagues Upon the Earth.”

Although malaria was less

deadly than yellow fever, it made people sick for long periods of time and ultimately led to an early death.

In1850, Yale College did a survey of its graduates and found those from Connecticut lived to be 64; and those from South Carolina to 49.

In spite of the fact that a large percentage of European immigrants died within three years of arrival in Charleston, colonists continued to come to Charleston’s “charnel house.” They came, and many died, but those who somehow survived made fortunes growing rice (and later cotton) that were made flesh in the elegant, double-porched houses built throughout the hot, humid, pastel-painted City.

In 1870, Carlos Finlay, a Cuban doctor, theorized that the mosquito was the “vector” for the spread of yellow fever. His theory was endorsed by young Army surgeon named Walter

Reed.

It was, however, the arrival of a yellow fever vaccine in 1937; and then the discovery DDT in1939; that put the kibosh on yellow fever in the American south.

Malaria, persists, but it is no longer a significant disease in South Carolina.

It is interesting to ponder the impact of yellow fever, and malaria, and the fact that these viruses were native to Africa and came with the slaves — a kind of instant, biblical punishment for those merchants, captains and slave-owners.

The slavers and the rice growers didn’t know about viruses or mosquitoes at the time — they thought the air itself was bad. But this microbiology and these misconceptions are not explained in these galleries.

Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

Pension plan shortfall demands lawmakers’ attention

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t definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but it’s among the most severe financial problems facing South Carolina today: The state retiree pension plan is underfunded by a whopping $25 billion. That means, as things currently stand, the state is obligated to eventually pay out $25 billion more in pension benefits than the plan will have on hand to make those payments.

Twenty-five billion dollars is a whole lot of money – nearly two and one-half times the state’s general operating budget – and there are no painless options for making up a shortfall of this size.

Elsewhere in the country,

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RICHARD ECKSTROM

years of neglecting pension plan shortfalls has necessitated drastic steps: Sharp cuts in services, steep tax hikes, defaults on benefit payments to retirees, or any combination of these. A city in Illinois laid off 40 police officers and firefighters. A school board in Colorado shuttered an elementary school. A school board in Oregon shortened the

school year by five days and laid off employees. Property taxes shot up 35 percent in one city, and they increased $298 annually in another.

These examples should be a wake-up call to state lawmakers. Paying down our pension plan shortfall ought to be at the top of their priorities.

As is the case with so many of our problems, South Carolina’s pension woes are rooted in politics.

There’s always been tremendous political pressure to keep contribution rates – the percentage of each employee’s salary that goes into the pension fund, and the even greater percentage that taxpayers kick in – as low as possible. As a result,

contribution rates have historically been inadequate to cover these annually-mounting promised benefits.

Officials have often gotten away with this by using overly optimistic projections of future investment returns on the contributions being deposited into the pension plan. These projections have masked growing shortfalls by making it appear as if the plan will accumulate more money than it actually will. (Using artificially high projections for investment earnings has also created a funding crisis for other pension plans nationwide.)

A 2017 law in South Carolina increased contribution rates and made other structural changes to the

plan – including reducing the assumed rate of earnings on investments – but those changes fell far short of what’s needed.

To be sure, what’s needed is more than money. Serious reforms are necessary to make the plan healthy over the long term. Short of that, though, we should be doing what we can now to close the $25 billion gap. Time isn’t on our side. Putting off dealing with pension problems only makes them worse.

Last month, the state got some welcome financial news from surging revenue collections, which led state economists to significantly increase their estimates of the tax and other revenue

to be collected by the state this year and the next. In response, lawmakers are scrambling for ways to spend the surprise windfall.

I’d offer that state government has no need more urgent than to begin paying off its unfunded pension promises, and there's no wiser use of the surprise windfall.

The promised pension benefits are going to have to be paid, and every bit of the shortfall we pay down now will help alleviate some of the inevitable financial pain that lies ahead.

Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the state Comptroller. He’s president of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers.

Trauma is a broken bone that never heals quite right

y first job out of college had the best version of me.

Admittedly, I was immature and totally unaware of the adult working world, but I had an insatiable hunger.

I believed if I worked my hardest, regardless of my level of talent, my efforts would be appreciated and valued. I was wrong. Coworkers got frustrated when I couldn’t match their skill level. Managers were vocal about their disappointment in me. Often they were cruel.

It was made very clear that I didn’t belong.

That was when I felt the

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first fracture of my bone. It hurt, yet it was manageable.

I hobbled into what I knew would be a better circumstance. An opportunity to grow and be better. Most importantly a chance to heal.

The belief that each new job would be the career I would retire from; the place I

would feel at home; somewhere I would excel and be valued – these beliefs ended up as effective as a brittle bandage.

In nearly two decades, I have had 13 different jobs, not including brief temp jobs in between. All different employers. A variety of different industries. Across the span of two different states.

Although there were many differences, my experiences were almost always the same.

That first day I walked through the doors with excitement and hope at the endless possibilities. I

imagined my career trajectory. An eagerness burst through the seams to learn as much as I could and do the best I could. I wanted to be a valuable member of the team. I tirelessly sought the approval of those around me.

Every time was supposed to be different. I forced myself to walk on a broken bone that never healed quite right from the repeated fractures. And every single time I was lured into a false sense of security that I could walk again. Management appeared happy to have me.

Coworkers seemed welcoming and helpful. I felt as if I

belonged until I was brutally reminded that I did not.

You failed to meet our expectations. Fracture. No one here likes you. Fracture.

You’re not who we thought you would be. Fracture.

There’s no reason you can’t do it if the other person can. Fracture. You’re too much. Fracture. You’re not enough. Fracture. Get your act together. Fracture. You should just keep to yourself.

Fracture.

The added weight of protecting each former employer as a potential new employer asked what happened, … fracture, fracture,

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The last time left me so crippled I knew I would never be the same again. I could no longer hide behind a slight limp.

The next job will get the very worst of me. Trauma does that. It stole my ability to run, to jump, and even to walk. It makes me fear that each day will be the last good day before my inevitable fall.

Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate, blogger and Certified Peer Support Specialist. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5.

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God searches for those who drift away

o matter where we come from or how we have been taught, we are responsible for what we think, what we say, and how we act. As optimism and pessimism are learned behaviors, we know that our conduct and worldviews can be changed and controlled if this is our desire.

Our spiritual understanding about who God is and who we are in Him must become more than a hope or a chance of fate. Having a personal relationship with Him is based on knowing that we have been purchased with the blood that Jesus shed on the cross and receiving His grace that transforms us.

Everyone is allowed to decide whatever they want to believe but this does not mean that God approves.

When it comes to God’s truth, there is our version

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and His perfection, and the decisions we make reveal the type of person we are. We are responsible as to the level we choose to surrender our will to God. There is a legend that talks about an older member of a tribe that is teaching his grandson about the meanings of life. He said, “There is a fight going on inside of me. It is a terrible conflict between a wolf and a sheep.

The wolf is evil and is filled with darkness, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arro-

gance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, depression, lies, and pride. The sheep demonstrates goodness and fairness and his light shines bright with joy, peace, love, hope serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. My grandson, this same battle for control is going on inside of you and me and in every other person.”

The grandson thought about this and after a few moments asked his grandfather, “who will win?” The wise man replied, “the one you feed.”

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PLATOON 1018

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. G. Wintermeyer Jr PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC

PFC Tyler P Mugele

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Congratulations Tyler P. Mugele on your graduation from MCRD! Your are truly one of the few and proud!

Your family is so proud of you.

From a young age you have always been a light in this world. Continue to shine wherever you are. We are excited to see how God will use you to serve this great country!

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MARCH 10–16, 2022

Allen, Elijah R. Allen, Nicholas C. Almanza, Anthony W. Beaver, Stephen L. Boisvert, Luke R. Bowles, Spencer D. Bozeman, Logan H. Bragado, Johan R. Bunner, Dylan M. Cabreramanzanares, Wilson O. Caraballorivera, Carlos R. Cuevas, Christian J. Dawson, Staley P. Devitafinazzo, Romano G. Diazmartinez, Aaron F. Dillon, Jeremy C. Dursthawkins, Noah L. Espinoza Jr, Julio C. Fenwick Jr, Justus J. Fofana, Azizlassina

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Forgione, Anthony P. Gabriel, Jackson Godunov, Nicholas J. Grantham, Levion N.* Howell, James B. Ibanez, Benjamin P. Jean, Justin B. Jones Jr, Michael W. Joseph, Jean W. Keesler Jr, Dean E. Klepatz, Tyler S. Laraalvarado, Elvin S. Malpica, Antonio R. Morales, Kyle C. Odom, Noah B. Peters, Austin A. Quintanabaez, Omar A. Ralda, Pablo E.* Ramos, Sergio D. Robinson, Kobi T. Robledo, Justin Sanders, Mikhyler L. Sarr, Seydina I. Saunders, Jordan L. Sheehan, Jeremiah K.* Shuriah, Michael A.* Sickles, Gavin L. Stone, Logan M. Tate, Tristen S. Torreslora, Jonathan Vaughn, James N. Watson, Jason M. Worsham, Chandler J.

PLATOON 1020

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt C. J. Gibson Pvt

Anderson, Jefveon X.

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Barillasvasquez, Rolando A.

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Harris, Cody T.*

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Maglione, Justin J.

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Mcdermott, Matthew D.

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Mcdow, Derrelle C.

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Mckeown Iii, David M.

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Melencianoarias, Frank L.

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Melendezmaldonado, Bryan L.

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Mendozalara, Uriel

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Moore, Conner M.

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Panting, Jalen B.

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Pease, Russell L.

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Pelletier, Tyler R.

PFC

Pellot, Jordan M.

PFC

Perez, Isaiah J.

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Rakiey, Matthew F.

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Renusch, Tyler D.

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Ricko, Logan J.

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Roland, Ayomide

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Rosas, Kenneth M.

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Said, Abuboker A.

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Salasparra, Juanfelipe

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Salazartorres, Ivan G.

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Sanchez, Franklin A.

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Savage, Michael S.

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Segrist, Samuel A. Sherry, Samuel L. Simon, Caleb M. Smith, Caleb B.* Sperbeck, Nicholas M. Taylor, Malik T. Thomas, Joshua B.* Tineo, Jesiah J. Triplet, David T. Vasquez Iii, Jose L. Zuk, Colton A.

PLATOON 1021

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt A. Jimenez Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt

Blaho, Eli G. Boria, Cadence J. Brinkley, Austin C. Buchanan, Jason G. Buitrago, Raul F. Busold, Austin J. Carter, Hunter N. Clawson, Thaddeus D. Coloncolon, Jordan G. Cooper, Trevion D.* Cummings, Sherman J. Curvey, Nathaniel F. Debelbot, Edwin Defreitas, Pedro N. Delrosario, Carlos E. Devaughn, Tazir S. Duos, Cainen I. Dutra, Luke E. Ehli, John G. Ffrench, Aaron D. Floreshernandez, Eliell Garcia, Anthony L. Garcia, Eric S. Garrett, Michael R. Gilbert, Alexander M. Haley, Cole M. Hamric, Mason B. Harp, Kyle M. Holderman, Ian T. Huber, Dekota A. Huynh, Johnny M. Jackson Jr, James B. Johnson Iii, Gary M. Kelsey, Andrew C. Kunkel, Daniel A. Lane, William R. Lemay, Cayden A. Leto, David E. Mccormack, Jaredian R. Mckenna, Mark F. Means, Lucas J. Meehan, Shawn M.* Miernicki, Ethan J. Mills, Jacob A. Mirolo, Tyler S. Ocampo, Hector M. Parker, Paul B. Persinger, Clayton M. Rigel, Joseph M.* Ruhnau, Camrin A. Shaefer, Travis L. Skowron, Zachary T. Smith, Charles T. Sommer, Zachary J.* Sotogonzalez, Alexis Steinquest, Benjamin J. Stuter, Dillon M. Tallarico, Matteo Tiemeyer, Benjamin D. Torres, Erik A. Wade, Meyer M. Waldman, Michael M. Weller, Dax T. Woodring, Jayme M. Yeung, Jerry Zinn, Matthew

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PLATOON 4012

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. D. Agcaoili Pvt

Adams, T. N.

Pvt

Adamski, J. L.

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Alegria, A. M.

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Allen, E. L.

PFC

Betzing, K. V.

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Boyd, H. R.

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Carnley, G. A.

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Castillo, L. A.

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Creel, A. M.

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Doyle, K. E.

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Farmer, K. N.

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Francis, K. S.

PFC

Franco, A. N.

PFC

Galvan, N. B.

Pvt

Gandara, L.

Pvt

Garciamartinez, A. M.

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt C. S. Wilcox Jr

Pvt

Garner, J. A.

PFC

Hammond, J. S.

Bailey Ii, Christopher D. Barbu, Nicolas M.

PFC

Harrison, O. M.

Pvt

Joran, K. G.

PLATOON 1022

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Lopezgarcia, T. G.

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Mancini, I. R.

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Marino, E. R.

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Marston, N. J.

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McCree, D. A.

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Mezzacapo, N. P.

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Mitchell, C. A.*

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Nunez, I. G.

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Roman, T. F.

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Schlussel, A. D.

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Siance, D. S.

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Siance, M.

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Sizemore, B. S.

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Spears, K. M.

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Sullivan, A. L.

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Villanueva, A. M.

PFC

Vincent, R. L.

Pvt

Williams, L. J.

PFC

Zaragozafarias, A.

PLATOON 4013

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. N. Meggerson PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC

Alfaro, N. A. Alsip, J. K. Arredondonajera, E. Ayres, H. K. Bass, K. R. Bautistaortiz, B. J. Bermudezcolno, E. M Bowman, M. R. Burnet, K. L. Camposecosolis, M. Y. Castro, M. Chong, A. L. Clarkescholfield, D. A. Decker, E. A.* Diaz, D. Douglas, S. M. Dyer, W. L. Egberts, L. I. Eller, A. S. Erlandson, N. J.* Garcia, I. A. Grant, A. E. Hallam, S. K. Harris, H. A. Himmer, S. M. Hunter, U. C. Maderanevarez, L. C. Mascarenobarboza, F. M. Mcdonald, B. D. Mogollon, A. S. Mojica, E. E. Mutnansky, N. L. Nagel, J. T. Orantes, A. D. Ponce, J. Y. Prado, Z. Rankin, C. C. Reaves, M. M. Renofro, K. N. Rangle, K. R. Rivadenrira, M. Ruan, V. Sanchez, R. Scott, C. S.* Simper, A. A Velazquez, G. Vidro, A. M. Wickline, J. M. Williams, M. E. Williamson, V. E Wilson, K. Z. Wojtowicz, M.

*Denotes Meritorious Promotion

LOCAL MILITARY

DEPARTING FOR NORWAY U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, depart in F/A-18C Hornets from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort on Feb. 26 to participate in Exercise Cold Response (Ex CR22) in Norway.

Exercise Cold Response '22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, as well as from 26 additional North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. Photo by Cpl. Aidan Parker, USMC.

VA Pharmacy Services in the Lowcountry of SC, Georgia

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ast week’s military and veterans’ benefits section of The Island News talked about the ultra-modern, safe, and highly dependable VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) system and the award-wining Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System Pharmacy and its’ services. That first article of a series of two covered “a to z” on how the process of ordering and reordering, documenting patients’ records, filling, shipping, and delivery of prescriptions works for veterans.

This column will provide more information on: 1. The medical reconciliation process used

by VA physicians and pharmacists to ensure there is a complete and up-to-date list of all of the medications that the Veteran is taking.

2. The important role the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner plays in providing comprehensive medication management to our Veterans.

3. The role the VA Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner plays in providing comprehensive medication management to veterans.

4. A reminder for veterans to bring a list of all medications to each medical appointment and more helpful information.

Medication Reconciliation Medication reconciliation is the process used by physicians and pharmacists to ensure there is a complete and up-to-date list of all of the medications that the veteran is taking in the veterans’ medical records and with the veteran. This process is extremely important to avoid medication errors, adverse reactions, and drug interactions. Veterans should bring a list of all medications that includes the dosage (strength) and frequency taken to every appointment.

This list of medications should include medications prescribed by the VA, community providers (doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants), and over the counter medications and any herbal/non-traditional medications.

The Role of the VA Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner Veterans are fortunate that the VA utilizes a clinical pharmacy practitioner to optimize medication use,

LARRY DANDRIDGE

which assists primary care providers and specialists in providing quality outcomes for a variety of chronic (persistent) conditions facing the veteran population. Comprehensive medication management, delivered by a pharmacist, working in collaboration with the patient focuses on an individualized plan to assist in meeting the goals of medication therapy.

The Ralph H Johnson VA Health Care System has clinical pharmacy practitioners in primary care and a wide variety of specialty areas. The main facility (medical center) in Charleston and each Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) has pharmacists supporting each Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).

These pharmacists assist patients in the management of medications for Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, and a variety of other chronic diseases. There are also VA clinical pharmacy practitioners that work in the following specialty areas: 1. Pain management, Neurology (Nervous system), Endocrinology (endocrine glands and hormones), Transplant, and Rheumatology (infectious disease of joints and other parts of the musculoskeletal system) and 2. Anticoagulation (blood thinners), Anemia management (low amount of healthy red blood cells) hemoglobin, Oncology (tumors and cancer), and Infectious Disease (HIV, COVID, etc.).

Doctors and patients need pharmacists Most physicians and providers have the training and experience to manage medications effectively within their area of general or specialist knowledge. However, they can and do consult with VA pharmacists to resolve drug therapy problems. Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants also use pharmacists to coordinate the ever-increasing use of herbals and supplements that interfere or enhance a drug’s effect in complex patients. Physicians and providers team with pharma-

cists in performing comprehensive medication reviews.

Adverse reactions and interactions are seen frequently with multiple medications and are compounded by the effects of chronic disease on organ systems. For example, the veteran’s primary care provider may seek a comprehensive medication review from a clinical pharmacist to determine medication interactions or they may ask the clinical pharmacist to assist in managing a Veterans diabetes medication to help the patient meet their goals.

The VA’s Physician, providers, and pharmacist team approach to medical services focuses on chronic disease management, as well as preventive therapies. This team effort has resulted in many improved outcomes for veterans.

Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System Pharmacy employees are an award-winning team It is reassuring that the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) Pharmacy Team and services are one of the dozens of reasons that our local VA Medical Center and System is a five-star operation and has been rated in the top ten percent of all public and private hospitals in the USA for quality of care and dozens of other performance measurements. Below are a few of the reasons our local VA Medical System and Pharmacy make up a world class medical system.

1. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Pharmacy team is led by Doctor Sharon Castle has been awarded the Lewis Blackman Healthcare Executive Award for leadership in Opioid Safety.

2. Doctor David Taber, RHJVAMC Transplant pharmacist, received the 2020 American Pharmacy of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Practice Award, a national award recognizing his substantial and outstanding contributions to clinical pharmacy practice. This award recognizes him for his exceptional leadership and development of innovative clinical pharmacy services.

3. Doctor Chad Lavinghousez was recently recognized by the VA Secretary, at a recent site visit, for his work with Covid vaccinations at the RHJVA. 4. Pharmacy Doctors Alison Martin and Julianne Isaac recently

published an article in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy that highlights the clinical pharmacy practitioner’s role in ensuring safe monitoring of drug therapy in multiple sclerosis patients.

Dr. Martin is one of a very limited number of clinical pharmacy practitioners who specialize in neurology practice providing medication management for headache management, seizure disorders, and a host of other neurology related conditions.

5. The RHJVAHCS Pharmacy Team has been selected by the Coastal SC Chapter of the Association of the US Army (AUSA) to receive their coveted Outstanding Service Award. This award recognizes teams and individuals who provide outstanding services and care to veterans, military members, and their families.

6. Multiple pharmacists at the RHJVAMC and surrounding CBOCs have been recognized as Preceptor (educator) of the Year to pharmacy students over the years. The excellent pharmacy staff at the RHJVAHCS is continuously training new pharmacists and students. The pharmacy staff at RHJVAHCS take very seriously their role in developing their profession and new pharmacists to serve veterans for years to come.

Some things to remember 1. Read and follow the instructions provided online. Veterans and their family members should read about the Charleston health care pharmacy services at https://bit.ly/3M8M2bt.

Veterans can find out at this website how to refill their prescriptions, where to pick up new prescription orders, and how to safely dispose of their medicines at the VA Charleston health care facility and the CBOCs. 2. RHJVAMC pharmacy hours. Veterans can contact at the RHJVAHCS Pharmacy Department at 843-5775011, ext. 15220. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8

a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

3. Order refills 10 days before you run out.

Veterans VA health care benefits include prescription medicines and medical supplies prescribed by your VA health care team. Veterans should order refills at least 10 days before your supply runs out.

With the VA’s Prescription Refill and Tracking Tool, veterans can refill their VA prescriptions, track their delivery, and create lists to organize your medicines.

4. Order refills online or by phone. Veterans can refill prescriptions online. Veterans can sign in with their existing ID.me, DS Logon, or My HealtheVet account. If a veteran does not have any of these accounts, they can create a free ID.me account at the https:// bit.ly/3IAr438 website.

Veterans served by the RHJVAHCS can phone in refills by calling 843577-5011, ext. 15220 or 888-878-6884, select 1, which is toll free from outside the Charleston area.

5. Mail order refills.

Veterans need to mail back the refill request form that comes with their prescription to the provided address.

For Veterans unable to complete refills through My HealtheVet or by phone, the refill request form that comes with the prescription can be mailed back to the provided address.

6. Picking up new prescriptions. Veterans can pick up new prescription orders at one of the VA Charleston health care pharmacies.

7. Refills should be requested online, by phone, or mail.

The VA requests that veterans please not try to refill prescriptions in person, so their pharmacists can focus on providing care to Veterans with urgent needs and new prescriptions. Refills are only available online, by phone, or mail.

8. Follow your doctor’s and pharmacist’s instructions. Do not become another tragic statistic. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) November 17, 2021 announcement, “Provisional data

from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate that there were an estimated 100,306 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 12-month period ending in April 2021, an increase of 28.5 percent from the 78,056 deaths during the same period the year before. To read the CDC announcement, go to: https://bit. ly/3IVvxNP. 9. Safely dispose of old and no longer needed medication. Veterans can drop off expired or unwanted medicine at a MedSafe box. Disposing of your medicines safely can help protect other people as well as the environment. You can find the large blue MedSafe boxes at all VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCS) and at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s Outpatient Pharmacy, on the First floor.

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Website at https://bit. ly/340r9hh can also help you locate an onsite receptacle in your community.

10. List of medications.

Bring a list of all medications to each medical appointment. Keep an up-to-date list of your medications on your cell phone. You may want to take a picture of the label on each of your prescription medications and across the counter drugs and supplements.

The Island News and Larry Dandridge wish to thank the RHJVAHCS Chief of Pharmacy Services, Doctor Sharon Castle and the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Wayne Capps for allowing this writer to interview Dr. Castle and for providing much of the information in these two articles on VA Pharmacy services.

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.

MARCH 10–16, 2022

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Seeking God

Angry With God? Faith in Difficult Times

Why does God allow bad things to happen?

A father watches his son dying of leukemia. A child loses her mother at a young age. When we experience sorrows such as the death of a loved one, or bitter disappointments like the loss of a job, we can find ourselves becoming angry at God. If we do not manage these feelings in a healthy manner, we can begin to question whether God even exists, or at least whether he’s worth having as a part of our lives.

There are no easy answers here.

For thousands of years, people of faith have struggled with the question of evil in the world. As Christians, we believe that God is good and he is all-powerful, and yet we recognize that evil exists. How can all three facts be simultaneously true? This is a mystery that goes beyond the limits of our human intellect and earthly perspective. But if you are feeling upset with God, there are constructive ways to move forward.

If you’re angry with God, you’re not alone.

In the Bible, Jonah was angry with God after feeling that he was mistreated (Jonah 4:1-11). Job expressed similar feelings (Job 3:1-26). In a way, it takes faith to be angry with God. If we didn’t think he existed, or if we thought he wasn’t in control of things, we wouldn’t have any reason to be angry. It is because we believe these things that we struggle with God.

Talk to God about your feelings.

If you are angry or disappointed, tell him all about it. He already knows, but he loves you and wants to hear you share what you are going through. As we admit our feelings and express them to God, we can start working through these emotions with him. We can find ourselves growing closer to God, even while we are still struggling. Even if it seems difficult, continue to keep the lines of communication open.

Look with love at the cross.

The mystery of human suffering finds its culmination in what happened on Good Friday, when Jesus gave his life for us on the cross. God loves us so much that he actually became one of us; he freely allowed himself to enter into our suffering. We can reflect on how Jesus was completely innocent, and yet he endured such immense agonies. We can prayerfully unite our own sufferings with his sufferings on the cross.

Consider your blessings.

When we are suffering, it is also helpful to take some time to consider the ways that God has blessed us. For example, if we find ourselves seriously ill, we might thank God for the support of our family members or the blessing of good medical care. Even in the midst of great trials, we can recognize God’s love and his continuing presence.

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