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Area residents share insights on the war in Ukraine Around 200 citizens attend panel discussion at USCB moderated by mayor

Inna Lanigan, right, a native of Ukraine, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin “mostly likely he will end like Hilter end(ed).” Lanigan was one of four keynote speakers at Unite for Ukraine panel discussion Monday night at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Also speaking were Kevin Dopf, Tatiana Tatum and Julie Seibold. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Council takes 1st step toward repealing impact fees

By Mike McCombs ST. HELENA ISLAND – The Beaufort County Council voted at Monday night’s meeting on first reading by title only to repeal all Beaufort County impact fees.

The motion passed 7-3 with one abstention.

Council also voted — 8-2 with one abstention — to refund all school impact fees collected since they were enacted in the fall.

Impact fees, often misunderstood, are a method the county uses to force areas of the county that are seeing new development to help pay for the new infrastructure needed to support this development, as opposed to unfairly passing the costs along to parts of the county that aren’t seeing any development.

Beaufort County Public Information Officer Chris Ophardt summarized the county’s position in an email to The Island News.

“The citizens moving to specific areas of the county have created the need for infrastructure improvements. The new citizens and developers of these areas should be required to pay their proportional share for the growth through impact fees. These fees collected in high-growth service areas keep property taxes lower for everyone. They do not socialize the county's infrastructure costs forcing citizens in areas like St. Helena and Seabrook, to pay to build schools or recreation facilities in Bluffton, Port Royal and the City of Beaufort.”

Impact fees currently collected in Beaufort County include a roads fee, a parks and recreation fee, a library fee, a fire fee, a boat ramp fee, and the most recent addition, a schools fee.

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By Tony Kukulich Speakers with a broad range of experiences related to Ukraine took the stage at the USC Beaufort (USCB) Center for the Arts on Monday night to discuss their perspectives on the war currently being waged there.

Panelists covered topics from economics and military strategy to intensely personal and emotional stories of what life is like for family and friends who have either fled Ukraine or are still in the country.

“Due to this war – a terrible, terrible thing that happened – I’ve lost my sleep for the last two weeks,” said panelist Inna Lanigan, a Beaufort resident and Ukrainian national with family in Ukraine. “Every morning I wake up and call my mom. ‘Are you

still alive?’ It’s so difficult.”

In addition to Lanigan, other speakers included Kevin Dopf, a professor of political science at USCB and retired Army officer who taught at the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College; Julie Siebold, who taught English to students in Ukraine; and Tatiana Tatum, a Russian national and artist who has lived

in Beaufort since 2018.

A crowd of approximately 200 people filled the theater for an hourlong panel discussion entitled “United for Ukraine.” The event was presented by the City of Beaufort and USCB and moderated by City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray.

In his opening remarks, Murray discussed the city’s efforts to raise money for the informally adopted City of Ostroh in western Ukraine.

Ostroh, located 177 miles from the Polish border, has taken in approximately 1,100 refugees. While the fighting has not yet reached that part of the country, Murray said preparations are being made there for a sus-

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SURGE IN GUN VIOLENCE

Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner, center right, is flanked by some of his deputies during a neighborhood meeting regarding a recent surge in gun violence in northern Beaufort County, Tanner speaking to about 100 concerned citizens, explained that his deputies can’t make an arrest when everyone they interview says, “I was there but I didn’t see anything.” Tanner said the lack of cooperation with law enforcement is so bad that sometimes enough information can’t be gathered to get a search warrant. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Sheriff turns to community after ‘running gun show’

By Tony Kukulich Calling the shooting of a 52-yearold man in Burton last week the “straw that broke the camel's back, Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner held a community meeting Tuesday night, March 29, to discuss recent gun violence in unincorporated Beaufort County, particularly in the Burton area.

“We’ve had a running gun show out here between Possum Hill, Milledge Village and some other areas,” he said.

“I’ve had the violent crimes task force on the ground out here for a couple of months now almost going door to door trying to retrieve infor-mation about some of the shootings that we’ve had in this community.”

A large crowd filed into the auditorium at Battery Creek High School.

When Col. Allen Horton of the Sheriff’s Office asked how many of the attendees were Burton residents, a majority of those in the room raised their hand.

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City residents voice their concerns over shootings

Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray address residents of the “Northwest Quadrant” regarding the recent increase of gun violence within Beaufort’s city limits.

Photo by Bob Sofaly.

By Tony Kukulich A pair of recent shootings brought City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray and Police Chief Dale McDorman in front of city residents last week to hear their concerns about recent incidents of gun violence.

Approximately 50 people gathered

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

Beaufort’s Ray Johnson, 74, enlisted in the United States Army in 1967 at Fort Benning, Ga. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War, Central America combat operations, and the Iraq War. He attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning and graduated from Army flight school in 1968.

He served in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard from 1967 to 2007.

Working closely with the CIA, he flew, as a pilot and instructor pilot for U.S. Special Forces Long Range Recon Patrols (LRRPS)

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1839: Robert Smalls was born into slavery in Beaufort.

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humanitarian operations. After America was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, Ray was again called to duty and deployed to the combat zone.

However, this time he deployed with the Virginia Army National Guard as a Blackhawk combat helicopter instructor pilot and tactical operations officer in Iraq.

So, in 2005 at the age of 59, Johnson left his civilian job to fight the war on terrorism. Johnson had parallel careers as a Maryland State Highway Patrol as a Patrolman and Helicopter Pilot and as an Army Master Avi-

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missions into Cambodia and Laos in 1968 and 1969 and was awarded a Bronze Star for valor. He later served in Central America where he conducted combat and

SALES/BUSINESS ator. After his 43 years of Army service he retired from the U.S. Army/Guard as a Chief Warrant Officer — 5 and from the Maryland State Police with 23 years of service. He then worked briefly for the FAA and as a Medical Evacuation Pilot. After moving to Beaufort he joined the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy, where he works today.

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City Council approves 2021 Comprehensive Plan

From staff reports The City of Beaufort’s 2021 Comprehensive Plan was officially adopted by City Council on March 22.

The new Comprehensive Plan replaces the one that had been in effect since 2009. An outline of the new plan was presented to City Council in July 2021 and from that point onward extensive public input was sought – from a multitude of stakeholders in various meetings with the City’s Planning staff, to a public

opinion survey, to input from all the City’s planning and zoning boards, to numerous work sessions for the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Once the MPC approved the final draft, it was presented to City Council.

The Comprehensive Plan is the document that guides all decisions related to planning, zoning, and development in the City of Beaufort, as required

by South Carolina law. The Comprehensive Plan’s various components include land use,

housing, community facilities, cultural resources, natural resources, transportation, and resiliency.

In addition to stakeholder and public input, the 2021 plan took into account the City’s Strategic Plan, the Civic Master Plan, and Beaufort 2030 Future Vision exercise.

You can find the 2021 Comprehensive Plan on the City’s website at http://www.cityofbeaufort.org/491/Comprehensive-Plan.

Council Member Howard hosting Shell Point neighborhood community meeting

Alice Howard

From staff reports Council Member Alice Howard and Beaufort County Engineering are hosting a community meeting for the Shell Point neighborhood at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 7, at

Shell Point Baptist Church.

Topics will include an update on the Shell Point stormwater project, which is in the design phase, and applying for grants to secure funding.

Beaufort County Stormwater is actively working on a Hazard Mitigation Grant with the South Carolina Emergency Management Divi-

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Ribbit will make a quirky addition to any family.

She prefers to be the queen cat where she stays and loves all people. Her beautiful big eyes and markings make her stand out in her cat room. She loves to play, roll in catnip, and curl up on the softest blanket she can find. She is a year old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

sion to help fund a portion of the Shell Point Drainage Improvement Projects.

The Stormwater Department is currently working through the bidding process to have a design and permitting engineer group hired to assist as the project moves forward.

Also to be discussed are pedestrian access and safety improve-

ments throughout the neighborhood.

For more information, please contact Beaufort County Council Member Howard by email at ahoward@bcgov.net, by phone at 843-255-2202 (office) or 843-9867403 (mobile), or by mail c/o Clerk to Council, Beaufort County, P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, S.C. 29901.

Dog of the Week: Harley is one of our longest residents in our kennel, she has had time in a home and wants for that again.

She is looking for a home where she can be the only dog and take in all the love. Once she connects with you, you will have a buddy for life. She is 4 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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If you are interested in adopting Ribbit, Harley 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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Are those bullets or firecrackers?

To Law Enforcement: just tell us what’s going on

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BEAUFORT t’s spring and … the bullets are flying?

That’s not what we like to think about our little community, but if you’re keeping track of local crime reports (which is easier said than done) there does seem to be an increase in shootings in the past month, not just in the city but out in the county as well.

• Friday night, March 25, gunshots at the Food Lion on Lady’s Island hit an individual who was taken to BMH and forced shoppers to vacate the building.

Suspect eventually turned himself in.

• Wednesday, March 23, a man was shot dead on Lexus Lane near Milledge Village Road, which is in the Burton area. No arrests yet.

• Sunday, March 20, two people were injured by gunshots at the Elks Club on Church Street, which is in the middle of one of Beaufort’s residential neighborhoods.

• Tuesday, March 22, police interviewed a man at BMH who said he had been shot earlier in the day in Burton. No arrests yet.

• Also Tuesday, March 22, a Burton man in a wheelchair was shot in his finger. No arrests yet.

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You don’t have to look at the nightly TV news from Savannah or Charleston to realize this corner of the Lowcountry isn’t being targeted, so to speak. Gun violence is rampant but when it comes to a town that’s just won a designation from Southern Living as “South’s Best Small Town,” you just expect better.

Beaufort Police Chief Dale McDorman and Mayor Stephen Murray met with concerned neighbors of the Elks Club shooting last week and tried to convey a single message: we’re in this together; we (being the law enforcement community) need your help as much as you (residents) need us.

There were other messages, but just like that one, you can pick those up on most any popular crime/ law enforcement TV show, it’s not easy to make arrests without eye witnesses. The police may know who the criminals are, but without proof, you don’t have a case.

And then there’s the judicial system to blame. More

weeks of court are needed.

Sentencing guidelines often result in the accused criminal out on the street “before the officer gets home to dinner,” as the police chief said.

Almost as a balance to the recent news about shootings, a St. Helena man was sentenced to life in prison after a local jury found him guilty of shooting another in 2020. That was two years ago; want to guess how many witnesses left the area in that period, how many changed their minds about what they saw?

The causes and solutions of such societal issues can, and have been, discussed at length. But one issue that arose from the recent public conversation and expressed by neighbors was the need for communication.

In the case of the Elks Club shooting, the police department didn’t issue a statement until Tuesday.

McDorman apologized for that and acknowledged it was a mistake to have taken so long.

But in today’s social media climate, there was plenty being said online.

And neighbors who had heard those gun shots were fearful. Many were new to the neighborhood and wondered what in the world was happening to their “peaceful” piece of paradise.

The sheriff’s department has, for several years, of-

and is facing a challenge from local attorney David Bartholomew. The winner of that primary race will face Democrat Marilyn Harris in November.

And if you’re thinking about running and happen to live in the city of Beaufort, there will be two seats of Beaufort City Council’s four seats will be up for grabs this year, with filing to open in those non-partisan races April 1.

The seats held by Councilmen Phil Cromer and Mike McFee – yes, McFee has to run again – will be open.

Gun violence is rampant but when it comes to a town that’s just won a designation from Southern Living as ‘South’s Best Small Town,’ you just expect better.” fered reports on NIXLE, an online alert system which, if you’ve get it properly loaded onto your phone, notifies you of things like car wrecks and traffic congestion. The department spends approximately $16,000 a year for this service which now takes the place of a good, old police scanner you might have had sitting on your desk, if you were one of those people who likes to know where the blue lights are going.

The days of the scanner are pretty much gone, but the days of people wanting to know what’s going on around them, certainly are not.

Friday deadline for party filings BEAUFORT – Friday noon is the deadline for filing for the June 14 primaries and there’s already some interesting local races shaping up.

For starters, Jo-Jo Woodward, a former captain in the Sheriff’s Department, is running against against 24-year veteran P.J. Tanner in the Republican primary.

No Democrats have filed for the office.

Woodward challenged his former boss in 2018 but lost with just more than 45 percent of the votes. The challenger, after leaving the sheriff’s department, went to work as an investigator for 14th District Solicitor Duffie Stone, prompting Tanner supporters to start the rumor that the Solicitor encouraged Woodward to run.

In addition, Tanner’s wife, Magistrate Angela McCall-Tanner, ran unsuccessfully against Stone in 2016.

A race has also developed in the Beaufort County Council District 2 Republican primary where incumbent Paul Sommerville filed for re-election last week

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LADY’S ISLAND – Still nothing to report, BUT clearing has begun on the new Beaufort Station, 31 formerly wooded acres at the intersection of Parris Island Gateway and S.C. 170.

The new shopping center, once most of the trees are gone and pavement is installed, is slated to be the new site of an Old Navy, Hobby Lobby and an Aldi discount grocery. The Morgan Companies out of Charlotte, N.C., are listed as the developers.

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.

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NEWS Suspect in Lady’s Island shooting surrenders

By Tony Kukulich A juvenile male believed to have been involved in a shooting on Lady’s Island turned himself into police within a few hours of the Friday night incident.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man was shot at least twice in his lower extremities around 8:20 p.m. in what was described as a targeted shooting. Maj. Robert Bromage of the Sheriff’s Office said that the suspect and victim were known to one another. He added that the victim was transported to the Medical University of South Carolina for treatment of his wounds.

His current condition is not known.

The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Food Lion supermarket. The suspect fled into the grocery store and out the back door after the shooting.

Deputies and members of the SWAT searched the area for the male suspect, but he was not located. The public was advised to avoid the area while the search was under way, and police stated they did not know if the suspect posed a threat to the general public.

Shortly before 10 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office reported that the suspect had turned himself in at the Beaufort County Law Enforcement Center where he was taken into custody by deputies. The identity of the suspect was not released due to his age.

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.

Man killed Wednesday night in Burton shooting The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting Wednesday night near Milledge Village Road in Burton that left one man dead.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim.

When deputies arrived, they secured the scene for Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics to respond.

At the scene, EMS paramedics pronounced the man dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

Sheriff's Office investigators and the Crime Scene Unit are processing the scene for forensic evidence and interviewing witnesses.

Investigators learned that the subjects fled the scene prior to their arrival.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, there does not appear to be a threat to the general public.

Anyone who has information is urged to contact Sheriff's Office Emergency Dispatch at 9-1-1 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.

Additional information, including the name of the deceased man, will be released when available.

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St. Helena man convicted of murder in convenience store parking lot From staff reports A Beaufort County man who shot at two unarmed people parked at a St. Helena Island convenience store has been sent to prison.

Deavion Jahquwan Burgess, 20, of St. Helena Island was found guilty of murder Thursday in the April 2020 shooting of Quinton Ventress. A Beaufort County General Sessions jury also found Burgess guilty of the attempted murder of another passenger in the car and of possession of a weapon during commission of a vi-

olent crime.

He was sentenced to life in prison.

“This was a vengeful, b road - day Burgess light killing that took place in the heart of the St. Helena community,” said Trasi Campbell of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who prosecuted the case. “Mr. Burgess presented a lethal threat to that community.”

Ventress and another passenger were parked in

front of a convenience store at 803 Sea Island Parkway while the vehicle’s driver was inside the store making a purchase. Burgess was a passenger in a white Nissan Sentra that pulled up to a gas pump behind the parked car. As he walked toward the store entrance, Burgess looked into the vehicle where Ventress sat, stopped, pulled a gun from his pocket and fired five rounds into the vehicle.

Burgess then ran back to the vehicle in which he arrived, and the driver sped

away to the Eddings Point area of St. Helena.

Ventress, 26, was stuck in the neck by a bullet that lodged near his spine, a pathologist from the Medical University of South Carolina testified. Ventress was rendered a quadriplegic and spent the next five months hospitalized and on a ventilator. He died in September from complications of his injury, the pathologist said.

The murder weapon was never recovered. However, the shooting was captured on the store’s surveillance

system, and Burgess’ DNA was discovered in the white Nissan. The driver of that vehicle testified that, after the shooting, she drove the car away as Burgess instructed her to and that Burgess indicated he intended to shoot at both passengers.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident. Campbell called 19 witnesses during two days of testimony at the Beaufort County Courthouse, and Judge Robert Bonds handed down the sentence.

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Neighborhood Association and the Pigeon Point Neighborhood Watch.

“I really think it’s going to be a community-led effort to get a handle on some of these activities,” Murray said in his opening remarks.

Residents anxious for a solution to violence in the city were repeatedly encouraged by both Murray and McDorman to call the police non-emergency dispatch center to report any suspicious activity.

“If you do feel like it’s a critical issue, always feel free to call 9-1-1,” Murray added. “I think the chief will tell you that you’re not bothering law enforcement when you call dispatch or when you call 9-1-1. This is their job. This is what they’re paid to do. They want to hear your concerns before they become real issues.”

There were no reported injuries in the first shooting that occurred March 3. According to a police activity log, officers responded to a report of shots fired near Duke and Bladen streets shortly after 7 p.m. Shell casings were recovered and the rear driver’s side window of a vehicle was struck twice.

McDorman told The Island News that an estimated 20 to 30 shots were fired and described the shooting as a “targeted event.”

The second incident had more serious consequences as dozens of shots were fired in the vicinity of the Elks Lodge at 806 Church St., Sunday, March 20 around 8:30 p.m. The shooting left two men injured, and stray bullets struck homes and cars in the immediate area. There were no injuries to bystanders, but residents were clearly rattled by the incident.

“That was not a random event,” McDorman said of the most recent shooting. “I’m

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Like the meeting held last week by City of Beaufort Police Chief Dale McDorman, Tanner and his staff implored residents to share any information they have regarding recent violence with investigators, saying that communities will have as much crime as they allow.

“People are very reluctant to have a conversation with a deputy,” Tanner acknowledged. “They don’t want to be seen having a conversation with a deputy. When that white pa-trol car pulls up, that’s not a magnet. We know that there were people here tonight that have critical information about, not only the shooting case we had last week, but the shooting cases we’ve had in the past year.”

David Jenkins describes how his mother’s house was “all shot up” after a gunfight erupted at the Elk’s Club on Church Street recently. Jenkins said his own son was shot in the neck in a prior gunfight, which, according to members of the Old Commons Neighborhood Association, has become a common occurrence with stray bullet holes being found in cars and homes. Photos by Bob Sofaly. very comfortable with that.

That was a targeted event. I believe I know who the target was. Here’s my frustration.

There were 30 cars in the parking lot right before the shooting started. Two people have talked to us. That was as of right before I came here.

It’s not for lack of trying, trust me. Even one of the victims refuses to talk to us.”

According to McDorman, police investigators have not yet been able to determine if

been no serious problems.

There was a gathering at the Elks Lodge – a memorial service to mark the passing of a long-time resident of the NWQ – that preceded the shooting. But, McDorman and neighbors who live in the immediate vicinity were adamant that those who manage the facility shared none of the blame for the incident.

McDorman cited a number of frustrations with the

these incidents were related.

There have been issues with insufficient security associated with events held at the Elks Lodge in the past, Murray said. In 2015, a shooting there killed one man and injured two others, as was reported by WTOC at the time.

In the wake of that shooting, officials from the Elks Lodge agreed to only rent the facility to members. Since that time, Murray said there have

court system, many of them relating to the need for more terms of court, which is the time during which courts hear cases. There are currently 12 one-week terms on court in the 14th Solicitor’s District.

“You need to have more court, first and foremost,” he said. “You will not find a cop in this community that thinks any prosecutor in this world is doing his job, because we wouldn’t arrest them if they

weren’t guilty. But that’s the way we look at it.”

Adding more court terms would mean that cases would go to trial more quickly and reduce the backlog of pending cases. It could also get violent criminals off the streets faster.

“My guys are tired of arresting guys with ankle bracelets on,” McDorman said.

Chief among the residents' concerns was the difficulty experienced while trying to get information about police activity.

“We can’t get information about an incident,” said one NWQ resident. “I’d like to know when it’s safe for me to get up off the floor. One of the shootings was right in front of my house, 30 rounds or something. … When can I get up? When is it over?”

A press release for the Sunday night incident was not issued until the following Tuesday, a communication failure that McDorman acknowledged and for which he accepted responsibility.

He also committed to putting the department’s daily activity log on its Facebook page. That information has

The incident that sparked Tuesday night’s conversation was the shooting death of 52-year-old Burton resident Malcolm Donaldson. On Wednesday night, March 23, deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Lexxus Lane near Milledge Village Road.

They found Donaldson in a vehicle, and he was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hos-pital. He died a short time later. A press release issued by the Sheriff’s Office said that evidence collected from the scene indicated “it was likely that more than one subject was involved in the shooting.”

Other recent incidents include: the Feb. 24 shooting death 29-year-old Christian Her-nandez on the 100 block of Joe Frazier Road in Burton, allegedly by his 22-year-old stepson Daniel Adame-Guatemala; the March 5 shooting death of

55-year-old Burton Steven Whitlock, who was apparently shot and killed in his yard on Franklin Drive; a March 6 incident in which multiple shots struck homes and vehicles, but resulted in no injuries, on Stuart Point Road in Seabrook; a March 12 shooting at a party in the Green Acres area of Burton that injured an adult male and and juvenile male.

“We get a bunch of shots fired calls,” Horton said.

“We’ve got vehicles that are being shot. We’ve got homes that are being shot.

I can tell there’s been very few cases over the past year, if we’ve 45 shots fired calls, we don’t get names associated with who’s causing the problem. Who’s shooting into the house? Who’s shooting into the car – the names, the aliases, the cars they’re driving. We don’t get that information. We want to work with the communi-

ty and try to make progress and get that information.”

Valeria Richardson attended the meeting and said that she lost a child to gun violence “We have to do something,” she said. “Unless you’ve lost a child you have no idea. It’s been 12 years for me, and it feels like it just happened. Everytime I hear about all of these killings, it really hits home.”

As attendees entered the auditorium, deputies handed each one a sheet of paper with the Crime Stoppers phone number in large print, along with phone numbers for Tanner and a number of his officers and deputies. He emphasized that residents using the Crime Stoppers number can remain anonymous because those calls are not received by the Sheriff’s Office. Rather, Crime Stoppers receives the call and passes the in-

My guys are tired of arresting guys with ankle bracelets on.”

City of Beaufort Chief of Police Dale McDorman tries to explain why a person cannot be arrested just because residents have a bad feeling about them cruising through their neighborhood. “The have Constitutional rights too,” he said. been available on the city’s website, though he also admitted that finding it required some effort.

The city does maintain a Nixle account, a service that provides real-time notifications of public safety concerns to those who subscribe to the service, but the system requires someone to issue an alert.

“Somebody has to be able to take a break and put that Nixle out, which we’re dealing with,” McDorman said. “We think we have a solution. We are looking at a more interactive notification software (product) that can maybe do some of these things. We’re working on a schedule to have 24-hour, real-time posting of things as they occur.”

formation to the Sheriff’s Office.

According to the Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry website, “All tipsters remain anon-ymous. We do not have caller ID. We do not record phone calls. We do not ask for your name.

Computer IPs are not saved.

Locations are not tracked. A unique computer generated Tip ID and password are provided to each tipster.”

Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry can be reached at 843-554-1111 or online at www.5541111.com. A phone app entitled P3 Tips is also available.

“Be a part of the process,” Tanner said as he concluded his remarks. “Be a part of the solution. Don’t be a part of the problem, and part of the problem is not talking, not communicating. We all together can make this a whole lot better, but we’ve got to start talking.”

Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. He can also frequently be found playing bass guitar with a couple of local bands.

He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

DOCTORS:

No one deserves it more.

We entrust them with our wellness and well-being.

We trust them with our very lives.

From our first four general practitioners to the 160 medical and surgical specialists now on staff at our not-for-profit hospital, our doctors—men and women of judgment and skill and humanity—have enabled us to offer residents of the Lowcountry care of the highest order for more than 75 years.

This week we mark the observance of Doctors’ Day, a tradition started on March 30, 1933, in Winder, Ga., by the Barrow County Auxiliary to recognize doctors for their dedication to saving lives. Twenty-five years later, a resolution commemorating Doctors’ Day was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives, and in 1990 National Doctors’ Day was officially established by Congress.

On this day, and every day, we at Beaufort Memorial salute our doctors, exemplary healers one and all.

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Climate change shapes future of Parris Island

By Tony Kukulich Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC 1, was in Beaufort on Tuesday, March 22, to participate in a panel discussion regarding the threat to national security posed by climate change with a particular emphasis on the projected impact to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

“I think anyone in the military will tell you that operational readiness is going to be the most important issue, ensuring that a storm doesn’t take out a training facility or interrupt the training of Marines on Parris Island,” Mace told reporters after the panel. “Any military base on the coast is going to have very similar issues. The rate of sea-level rise is very concerning. They’ve done a very good job so far, but we’ve got to be thinking 2030, 2050.

What do we need to have on base to ensure the longevity of Parris Island?”

Mace was joined by Brig.

Gen. Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.) and South Carolina’s Chief Resilience Officer Ben Duncan. Duncan is the first to hold that position after the South Carolina Office of Resilience was founded just two years ago.

The event was hosted by The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

“The Nature Conservancy is convening this conversation because it’s so important that we look at practical solutions to the challenges that are facing our world,” TNC Executive Director Dale Threatt-Taylor said as the event got under way. “We know we can see (sea-level rise) right here on Parris Island. We can see it right here in South Carolina. We can see it in Beaufort County. We know the impacts of sea-level rise. We know the challenges that are affecting our roadways, our facilities and our bases.”

The 8,000-acre Parris Island facility is the second oldest Marine base in the country. Marines started training recruits there in 1915, and now approximately 18,000 recruits go through the 13-week training program every year.

According to Cheney, a 2018 Department of Defense study listed Parris Island as the military base most susceptible to climate change.

“That kind of lit the fuse, saying we really need to do something about protecting Parris Island,” he said.

Cheney was the commanding general of Parris Island from 1999 until his retirement in 2001. He said he

South Carolina Chief Resilience Officer Ben Duncan speaks Tuesday, March 22, during a panel discussion on the threat to Parris Island from sea-level rise in Beaufort. The event was sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and also featured Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC 1, and Brig. Gen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.). Photo by Tony Kukulich/The Island News.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC 1, speaks Tuesday, March 22, during a panel discussion on the threat to Parris Island from sea-level rise held at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. The event was sponsored

by The Nature Conservancy and also featured South Carolina Chief Resilience Officer Ben Duncan and Brig. Gen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.). Photo by Tony Kukulich/The Island News.

was warned before assuming command there that hurricanes would be one of his biggest challenges, though it had been several decades since the area suffered a direct strike. Within months, Hurricane Floyd threatened to generate a 20-foot storm surge that would have put most of the base under seven feet of water.

“Fortunately, Floyd did not hit us,” Cheney said. “It brushed us and went north.

What’s kind of curious about this is that it made me aware, and the base aware, of how

tionary tale.

Hurricane Florence brushed

by Parris Island and hit Camp Lejeune as a Category 2 storm.

It caused nearly $4 billion worth of damage, much of it due to the age of the buildings on the base.

“That conceivably could happen here,” he said. “There are facilities on Parris Island that are easily 30 or 40 years old.”

Despite the challenges facing Parris Island, both Mace and Cheney were adamant the base will remain a viable and critical compo-

vulnerable we were to any kind of catastrophic event. …

Parris Island is intimate with this issue and has been and understands it.”

Cheney noted improvements to Parris Island including addition of solar panel arrays and construction efforts to raise roads above the floodplain. However he added that spending on the construction of seawalls and improving the infrastructure on the base is lagging. He offered Camp Lejeune’s experience with Hurricane Florence as a cau-

nent of the nation’s defense.

“Parris Island is the number one, premier recruit training installation in the United States and for the United States Marine Corps,” Cheney said. “It ain’t going to close. Parris Island is not going anywhere.”

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.

Human Library comes Sunday to Beaufort Library

From staff reports In honor of National Library Week, celebrated this year from April 3 to 9, the inaugural Beaufort Human Library will be held as a free public event from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at the Beaufort County Library at 311 Scott St., Beaufort, in partnership with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, Beaufort High School's Diversity Awareness Youth

Literacy Organization, and community organizers and volunteers.

For those that don’t know what a “human library” is, the event's “books” will be more than a dozen Beaufort community members from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The human books will be available to be “checked out” in the library for conversations with “readers” about challenges

the books have faced and circumstances they have overcome.

The goal of these engaging conversations is to foster

empathy and invite greater understanding of the many human stories to be found and shared in our communities. Topics of conversation may include occupations, education, healthcare, gender, race, immigration, addiction, and law enforcement, among others — but ultimately the dialogues will always focus of building bridges of understanding and acceptance, person to person.

No advance registration is needed. Attendees can arrive between 1 and 3:30 p.m., to check out any available books for 30 minutes of conversation, or to wait for the next opportunity to check out a book. Beaufort High School student volunteers (the “bookmarks”) and adult volunteers (the “librarians”) will be on hand to guide attendees through the process.

Learn more at the Beaufort

Human Library Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ beauforthumanlibrary, or the Pat Conroy Literary Center website, www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.

This free educational program is sponsored in part by South Carolina Humanities, a not-for-profit organization inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage.

Burton Fire District 2021 lifesavers recognized

From staff reports On Friday, March 18, the Burton Fire District recognized seven people at the Burton Fire District headquarters – two civilians and five firefighters – for saving lives in 2021.

Carrie Theobald was recognized for helping save the life of customer at the local restaurant she was working at. The customer, who arrived not looking well, clutched his chest and collapsed. Mrs. Theobald acted quickly, assisted the man to the floor, and began chest compressions. When fire and EMS units arrived minutes later the customer was conscious.

William “Rosco” Towne, a volunteer with Beaufort Water Search and Rescue, was

From left, Basye Hibbett, Mauricio Gallego, Matt Maichel, Chase Davidson and Austin Causey. Photo courtesy of Burton Fire District.

From left, William “Rosco” Towne and Carrie Theobald.

Photo courtesy of Burton Fire District.

recognized for quickly applying a tourniquet after an individual suffered critical bleeding when his arm struck

trict’s Stop the Bleed class only months before, as well as helped initiate the JACOB Kit program which provided

NEWS BRIEFS

Libraries offering tax assistance

Once again this year, Beaufort County Library System is hosting the Lowcountry Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that offers free tax help to persons generally earning $57,000 annually or less, differently-abled persons, persons 60 and older, and limited English-speaking persons.

In collaboration with the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance, United Way of the Lowcountry, Inc., free tax preparation is available through in-person sites, drop off options and a virtual program.

Tax preparation help will run through Thursday, April 14.

The schedule and locations are as follows: • Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco: Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., through April 9.

• St. Helena Library, 6355 Jon-

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the blade of a boat fan. Mr. Towne had just learned how to control critical bleeding through the Burton Fire Dis-

athan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena: Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., through April 13.

• Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort: Mondays & Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 14.

• Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. through April 11; Saturdays are appointment only, call 251-616-0551 or emailblufftonvita@gmail.com, Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit www.beaufortcountylibrary. org/taxes for more information.

County Solid Waste and Recycling pursuing more than $152,000 in grants

Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling is pursuing multi-

ple grants totaling $152,256 to help expand recycling programs and continue to educate the public with campaigns like "Recycle Know Your Facts."

The grant funding breaks down as $110,000 for Solid Waste Organics, $15,000 for Solid Waste General Recycling, $22,505 for Used Oil, and $4750 for Waste Tires.

"With the population in Beaufort County growing so quickly, lots of people aren't familiar with our recycling guidelines," Solid Waste and Recycling Department Director Cindy Carter said. "These grants will help the department expand its outreach into all the new communities and educate the public on how best to utilize the County's 9 Convenience Centers. Our recycling programs have been hugely successful, and we want to keep that positive momentum going."

The grants cover education and outreach efforts, including reduc-

a bleeding control kit for every boat in their squad.

Burton Fire District’s Battalion Chief/EMT Matt Maichel, Engineer/EMTs Austin Causey and Basye Hibbett, and Firefighter/EMTs Chase Davidson and Mauricio Gallego, were recognized for their 911 response to a citizen in cardiac arrest. The firefighters initiated CPR and began treating the patient until the arrival of a Beaufort County EMS ambulance. Utilizing teamwork, Firefighters and EMS personnel continued the treatment of the patient, who was transported from the scene with a pulse and eventually discharged from the hospital.

“Life is short and precious, and when the gift of life is

tion and recycling, organic recovery, composting, disposal of oil, and tire disposal. The funds do not need to be matched with County tax dollars.

Beaufort County has successfully reduced contamination in recycling bins at the County Convenient Centers. Our education and outreach activities to promote recycling include social media posts, press releases, educational booths, flyers, recycling brochures, promotional materials – coloring books, pens, stickers, and bags.

Beaufort Co. Stormwater conducting drainage study on Lady's Island

The Beaufort County Stormwater Department is doing a drainage study in a select area of northern Lady’s Island. Representatives of the Stormwater Department will be

returned to someone who is losing it, that is a moment to celebrate and recognize those who gave that gift,” Burton fire officials told the audience of family and friends.

Burton fire officials also told the audience about the importance of learning CPR, First Aid, and Stopping the Bleed, because one day it maybe them who are in position to do what these awardees have done.

The Burton Fire District provides such training, and those who are interested in taking a class, or scheduling a class for their family, coworkers, or business, can email safetyed@burtonfd.org. CPR can also be scheduled by visiting www.burtoncpr.org.

in the field through Sunday, May 1.

Survey and inventory work may require them to be on private property to complete the task. Please allow individuals in the field access to areas they may need.

The purpose of this study is to better understand drainage issues in the local area. The study area includes, but is not limited to, the following neighborhoods and roads: Tuxedo Park, Royal Pines, Southern Magnolia, Telfair, Marsh Harbor, Marsh Drive, Springfield Road, Fiddler, Middle Road, Shephard Road, Holly Hall Road, and Brickyard Point Road North and South.

All information gathered will only be used for the purposes of the drainage study. Representatives will be always wearing safety gear and identification from the Stormwater Department.

If you have any questions, please contact Beaufort County Stormwater at 843-255-2805.

NEWS

League of Women Voters Beaufort kicks off REV It Up Group calls elections critical to everyday life, says mission is to register, educate, and ensure voter access

From staff reports Registering to vote, educating voters with accurate information and ensuring voting is accessible to all eligible voters is more important now than ever, and appropriately the League of Women Voters Beaufort has announced the kick-off of their REV It Up campaign for another election season utilizing the National VOTE411.org website.

When potential voters visit VOTE411.org, they can just click on their state, and when they register to vote or give their address, they will receive

the information they need for their county, district and precinct.

The League also invites citizens to use and share their new QR (Quick Response) code, either with this story or on their website – lwvbeaufort.org – to register and help others to register, find your polling place, candidates, issues and more.

Visitors to this site can find answers to their election questions for all 50 states.

The nonprofit, nonpartisan League of Women Voters Beaufort is a source of credible voter information and civic

education in Beaufort County and the group is publicizing VOTE411.org because it is an effective tool for all who want to be informed.

“The goal is for every eligible person to be empowered, to be informed, to be registered and to vote, LWVB said in a statement. “Not voting is giving up your voice. Please don’t let others decide your future.

“LWVB is excited about VOTE411.org because it not only gives easy access to all of the information you need to be an informed voter, it also allows you to do everything necessary

to register to vote from your home. And to receive an absentee ballot if you’re eligible.

(We) are hoping you will use this excellent tool and encourage your friends to do so too.”

Business or non-partisan organizations interested in

getting involved as a partner in the community to share the LWVB’s mission should email the League at lwvbeaufort@ gmail.com.

The LWVB invites all to attend its monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the meeting room at Sea Island Presbyterian Church at 81 Lady’s Island Drive. You need not be a member to attend.

The Thursday, April 14 meeting will provide a legislative update and discuss how citizens can be an agent to increase voter participation.

Area high school student Tucker Martin uses the League of Women Voters Beaufort’s QR code to register to vote. Photo courtesy of League of Women Voters Beaufort.

Longtime Beaufort volunteer Duncan earns United Way of the Lowcountry Women United Woman of the Year nod

From staff reports Longtime Beaufort volunteer Norma Duncan was recently selected by United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) Women United as the 2022 Woman of the Year.

Duncan was honored during UWLC Women United’s 10th annual Power of the Purse event, which raises funds for education initiatives in Beaufort and Jasper counties.

The Woman of the Year

Award was created to celebrate women in the Lowcountry who have made a powerful imNorma pact on their Duncan local community through their volunteer efforts and serve as role models for inspiration and achievement of other women.

“Norma exemplifies what

Women United, and the Woman of the Year Award is about: philanthropic-minded women who through their investment of time, energy and their belief in helping others are making the Lowcountry a better place to live,” Chair of Women United’s Woman of the Year Nominating Committee Gloria Duryea said in a release.

Duncan has spent a lifetime being a part of the Beaufort volunteer community.

She has given her time to the Child Abuse Prevention Association, Friends of Caroline Hospice, the Port Royal Sound Foundation, Greater Alzheimer's of Beaufort, and the Pat Conroy Literary Center – all causes near and dear to her heart.

For more than nine years, Duncan stopped by Bayview Nursing Home daily after work to visit five different patients who had no family of their own.

Duncan comments humbly on her volunteerism, saying, "I feel I still have a lot to give back to my community through my continued volunteering. Volunteering blesses my heart."

Duncan was selected from a group of four award finalists that included Stephanie Greene, Business Development Specialist at SC Vocational Rehabilitation; Holly Bounds-Jackson; Director of Content and Operations at

ETV Lowcountry in Beaufort; and the Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson, Founder and Director of the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry on Hilton Head Island.

UWLC Women United established the Woman of the Year award in 2016. Previous recipients include Nan Sutton, Charlotte Gonzalez, Connie Wegmann, Connie Hipp, Bobbi Weber, Elizabeth Millen and Dr. Renarta Tompkins.

Reasons for Faith

Diamond Hunting at the Beach Can Science Disprove God?

Metal detectors are amazing, but they have limits.

Science cannot make moral judgments.

One often sees people on the beach after a storm, using a metal detector to find lost rings, coins, or other unexpected treasures that may have washed onto the shore. But if a large diamond were to fall out of a woman’s wedding ring, it would make no sense for her to try to find it with a metal detector. As useful as they are, metal detectors can’t be used to discover everything.

Science helps us describe the world, but it cannot help us decide what is good or bad, right or wrong. For example, scientific inquiry cannot answer whether it is right or wrong for people to steal, or whether a human life is more valuable than the life of an endangered animal. Scientific research can open up new possibilities, such as the ability to clone a human being, but it cannot tell us what we should do with this knowledge.

As wonderful as science is, it also has limits.

Modern science has brought us amazing breakthroughs in medicine, travel, communication, and comfort. Thanks to science, we can do things our ancestors couldn’t even imagine. But since science is the study of the natural world, this means that it is limited in its scope: scientific inquiry can only answer questions about matters that are observable in time and space.

Science cannot explain realities like love or beauty.

Scientists can observe the interactions between a mother and her child, but they cannot prove whether love exists between two people, or explain why it exists. Science can explain how the Grand Canyon was formed, but it cannot tell us whether or not it is beautiful. We know from experience that love and beauty are real, but such realities fall outside the purview of science.

Science cannot answer questions concerning God or religion.

Since science only examines the physical, natural world, it cannot give answers to supernatural questions such as, “Does God exist?”

By definition, God is outside of space and time and thus beyond the limits of science. Science cannot be used to prove or disprove God, any more than a metal detector can establish the presence of a diamond in the sand.

There are reasons for faith in God.

If the woman in our example were looking for her diamond, she would search with other tools, such as a screen to sift through the sand. In a similar way, if we are to investigate God’s existence, we will need to employ avenues other than scientific research. In particular, we will need logical reasoning. In this message series, we will explore some of the reasons why it makes sense to believe in God.

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NEWS Beaufort Marine arrested for soliciting a minor

By Tony Kukulich A Marine stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort was arrested last week in Kershaw County after allegedly traveling there intending to have a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl.

Devin Thomas Pafford of Beaufort, a 27-year-old active-duty E5 sergeant, was charged with second-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct with a minor; second-degree Pafford criminal solicitation of a minor and failure to stop for a blue light.

According to information released by the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office, Pafford arrived at a predetermined location for the encounter, Thursday, March 17. There he was confronted by law enforcement officers conducting a multi-agency undercover operation. Pafford fled in his car and led police on a chase.

He was apprehended when his vehicle was disabled by stop sticks deployed by a Sheriff’s Office deputy.

No one was injured in the chase.

Pafford is currently being held at the Kershaw County Detention Center.

“I want to be crystal clear about one thing,” said Sheriff Lee Boan. “We have zero tolerance for anyone that tries to harm a child in Kershaw County. We will always protect our children.”

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is involved in the investigation due to Pafford’s status as an active-duty Marine.

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.

Prayers For Peace In Ukraine

Carlos Perez, far right, and his mom Jenny Morelli join in during the Prayers For Peace In Ukraine on Sunday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

The event, hosted by Baptist Church of Beaufort, Cross Community and St. Helena Anglican churches, drew about 200 faithful to pray for the people of Ukraine and an end to the violence. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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from page A1 “Anytime there is new construction, there are development fees collected,” District 5 County Councilman Brian Flewelling said.

Flewelling explained that “some impact fees are collected in agreements with municipalities.” The county can enact the fees for the unincorporated areas of the county, but they have to rely on the county’s municipalities – Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Port Royal, Beaufort, etc. – to collect fees in their areas.

For example, all of the county’s municipalities col-

lect roads fees.

“Roads fees are a steady source of income,” Flewelling said. “Part of the money used to finance the Boundary Street construction was impact fees” from northern Beaufort County and the City of Beaufort.

But some municipalities don’t have agreements to collect every impact fee. For instance, the City of Beaufort does not collect a library impact fee and hasn’t “for more than a decade now,” Flewelling said.

“So Beaufort County won’t build a new library or make substantial improvements to the main branch library in Beaufort because they don’t collect impact fees.”

It is for this reason that Flewelling made the original motion Monday evening to repeal all school impact fees and return the money collected. The county’s municipalities never started collecting school impact fees and it is unfairly affecting unincorporated Beaufort County.

“It’s unfair for the unincorporated areas of the county to be paying this if no one else is,” Flewelling said.

But District 7 Councilman Logan Cunningham amended the motion to repeal all impact fees, setting the stage for the 7-3 vote.

Cunningham declined to comment on why he moved to repeal all impact fees or what he thought or hoped

would happen as a result of the motion passing three readings.

The elimination of the impact fees has two more readings, likely four weeks, before it would become final.

A variety of things could occur in that time frame.

“There may very well be impact fees that survive this process, Flewelling said.

Some could go away and conceivably come back after the county studies the matter. Others might remain. Or they all could go away.

“Hopefully by the third and final reading,” Flewelling said, “we will have made the changes that are acceptable to everybody.”

If the impact fees are elim-

inated, County Council will face a dilemma.

“If the county and the municipalities do not collect these impact fees, the County Council will have to make a tough decision,” Ophardt said, “to continue the forced inequity that presently exists, or to forfeit this funding source, causing an unavoidable increase in property taxes for all citizens, which will impose a sizable debt liability on future generations through bonds and loans to fund the expansion of required infrastructure and facilities.”

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

100 Women Who Care meeting in person for first time in 2 years

From staff reports “Covid definitely dealt us a hard blow, but it didn’t stop us,” said a release from the Beaufort division of the national charity 100 Women Who Care.

The group hasn’t met in person in two years and has lost a few members. Hopefully, both of those things are about to change.

“We’ve had to do this

by email for the past two years” coordinator Laura Riski said.

At the quarterly meetings, three local charities make an appeal to be that quarter’s recipient. An immediate vote is taken, and each woman writes a check for $100 to the winner.

That next meeting will be in person – 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, at Beaufort's

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tained Russian offensive. He also announced that the city’s fundraising efforts to help the residents of Ostroh had reached an important goal.

“I’m very excited to tell all of you that as of noon today, we have raised $25,050,” he said.

“Pat yourselves on the back.

This community is so generous and so giving. It’s just been heartwarming to see the reaction and how you’ve donated in such a quick amount of time.”

By the end of the night, that number would rise significantly.

Ukraine was invaded by Russia on Feb. 24. Russian military advances have reportedly been slowed by a tenacious Ukrainian defense.

Multiple news agencies reported this week that Russia

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Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray was moderator of United for Ukraine on Monday night at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Around 200 people showed up to listen to the panel discussion. Photo by Bob Sofaly. announced its intention to reduce military activity in two areas including the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv. Accord-

First Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall of the Education Building, on the corner of North and Church Streets.

“We allow only an hour for our meetings because we are all busy ladies,” Riski said. “We would welcome those who are interested to attend.”

In spite of the COVID restrictions of the past two

years, the group continued to raise more than $10,000 every quarter of 2020, 2021, and now 2022.

These monies go directly to charities north of the Broad, and 100 percent of the money is given. 100 Women Who Care doesn’t even have a bank account.

Any expenses incurred have been funded by one of the members.

In spite of the COVID restrictions of the past two years, 100 Women Who Care continued to raise more than $10,000 every quarter of 2020, 2021, and now 2022. Submitted photo.

ing to Dopf, the effectiveness of the Ukrainian defense has been a surprise to just about everyone.

“I think the most surprised person is Vladimir Putin,” he said. “This has a huge effect, that the whole nation coalesced together, and he did not think that that was going to happen. Neither did the Russian military. … They expected everything to be over in a short period of time, that the Ukrainian army was going to surrender. There was a massive miscalculation on the Russian’s part.”

Lanigan said that despite warnings about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions to invade Ukraine, many there dismissed the threat.

“None of them thought it was going to happen,” she said. “All the young generation sent emails saying,’Don’t read the news. It’s not good for you. It makes you stressed.

Nothing’s going to happen.

It’s suicide for Putin. It makes zero sense.’”

In the wake of the conflict, approximately 3.7 million refugees have fled to other countries, as reported by the Pew Research Center this week.

The BBC also reported this week that an additional 6.5 million Ukrainians have fled their homes and are displaced inside their country.

Seibold offered a perspective on the challenges faced by refugees, noting that escape from the fighting doesn’t necessarily mean finding safety.

“Even when somebody feels like they’ve made it to a safe place, it’s not really safe, it’s not really secure,” she said.

“When they’re a refugee and somebody comes and helps them, they’re relying on the good will of the person. They may or may not be a good person that they’re going with.

That opens up all kinds of other dangers.”

Speaking with The Island

News after Monday night’s event, Dopf speculated on what the next couple of months could look like for Putin and the Ukrainians.

“That’s the question everyone is asking,” he said. “I think a possible outcome is that the Russian army will reposition itself, and Putin will declare victory, once he has the Donbas region – the separatist region – under control, and maybe a little more territory.

That’s a possible scenario, an offramp where he can get out and declare victory. The Ukrainians won’t buy it, I don’t think. But you never know. He may double down. No one in the world can predict what that man can do.”

At the conclusion of the discussion, gallery owners Mary and Eric Thibault and artist Greg Rawls presented Murray with a check for $10,850 raised for the Ostroh relief effort. That amount represented 100% of the proceeds raised

through the sale of Rawls’ popular Ukrainian flag pendants and pins in just the last two weeks.

Those that want to directly help the people of Ostroh can drop by the Thibault Gallery on Bay Street and purchase a Ukraine pin for $20, or visit https://bit.ly/3wg97U0 to place an order.

Anyone wishing to donate to the city’s Pride of Place fund for the benefit of the citizens of Ostroh can visit: http:// www.cityofbeaufort.org/270/ Beaufort-Pride-of-Place.

A video of the entire panel discussion can be found on the City of Beaufort’s Facebook page.

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.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Understanding and treating warts

By Christopher Byrne There’s a reason nobody wants warts, since these small, grainy bumps— which often show up on the hands—are bothersome and embarrassing. But so-called “common warts” are highly treatable and can even disappear on their own, according to Christopher Byrne, PA-C, of Advanced Dermatology P.C. Nearly 1% of the population is dealing with warts at any given time, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) entering through a tiny cut or break in the skin, warts are highly contagious—whether to other people or other locations on the affected person’s body, Byrne explains.

“Warts can actually be spread through casual skin contact or by sharing items such as towels or washcloths,” says Byrne, a physician assistant who’s also a founding member of the New York Dermatology Physician Assistants. “Most people have either experienced warts themselves or seen

them on others, but don’t always understand how they got there.”

“The HPV virus is wily, sneaking through cracks in the skin such as a hangnail or scrape,” Byrne adds. “Biting your nails can also enable warts to spread around your nails and fingertips.”

When to see a doctor

Those with warts may have noticed that the flesh-colored bumps—which can also show up on the face, feet and other body areas—are dotted with tiny black pinpoints. These are actually small, clotted blood vessels in the wart, Byrne notes.

But you may be unsure whether it’s time to see a doctor for common warts. Byrne advises medical attention especially when the growths are: • Painful • Changing in appearance or color • Interfering with your life or everyday activities • Appearing in clusters “While common warts aren’t cancerous, you may also be wondering if your

Photo credit: Adobe Stock photo growth is actually a wart or something else,” Byrne says. “Anyone can get them, but children and those with weakened immune systems are more prone to the HPV virus causing warts.”

Diagnosing warts is straightforward for a dermatology specialist, Byrne

adds. “Your doctor will either know just from looking at the bumps that they’re warts, or may take a sample to test for HPV,” he explains.

Treatment and prevention tips

The majority of untreated warts will simply vanish over

time—typically months, Byrne says. But because warts are often unsightly, you may want to speed that process.

Byrne explains your treatment options: • At-home medications: Over-the-counter wart removers usually contain salicylic acid, which come in liquid, gel and patch form. By applying the medication each day for several months, you can dissolve the wart one layer at a time.

• Freezing: Known medically as cryotherapy, your doctor can freeze the wart off by applying liquid nitrogen. After, a blister will form that will then peel off with the wart itself. Sometimes several such treatments are needed.

• Immunotherapy: Because warts are caused by a virus, stubborn cases might benefit from a topical chemical that provokes an immune response to make the warts go away.

• Lasers: Your doctor

can aim a specialized laser light to cut off a wart’s blood supply by heating and destroying tiny blood vessels inside it.

• Topical medication: You doctor may apply a liquid containing a chemical called cantharidin to the wart, cutting off its blood supply. A follow-up visit is needed to remove the dead wart.

You can’t always prevent warts, but certain tactics can discourage their growth, Byrne says. “Don’t share towels, washcloths, nail clippers or razors,” he advises, “and don’t touch someone else’s wart.”

“The good news is that warts usually can go away on their own, and treatment almost always works,” he adds.

“While warts can be embarrassing, you do have lots of options to get rid of them and prevent new ones from developing.”

Christopher Byrne, PA-C, is a physician assistant who specializes in dermatology at Advanced Dermatology P.C.; www.advanceddermatologypc.com.

What is the ideal baby bath temperature?

Bath time can be an enjoyable opportunity for a parent or caregiver and baby to bond. It is useful to have all the equipment ready before beginning to help bath time go smoothly.

The bathroom should be warm, and the baby should be wrapped in a towel immediately after a bath to maintain their warmth.

A baby should never be left unattended at bath time.

A baby’s bath temperature should be 98.6–100.4°F or about 98.6°F for a newborn.

Babies have thinner skin, so they need cooler bathwater than adults. An adult can check the temperature with their elbow as it is more sensitive to heat than a hand. If the water does not feel cooler or warmer than the elbow, the temperature is suitable for a baby.

Parents and caregivers can ensure the water temperature is safe for a baby by: • Checking the temperature with either an

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elbow or a bath thermometer before bathing a baby.

Mixing the water well to ensure there are no hot spots.

Running the cold water first before adding hot water. To cool down the faucet, allow the cold water to run for a few moments after turning

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off the hot water.

Ensuring not to run hot water on its own when a baby is in the bath, as it could accidentally scald their skin. If the water needs topping up, run the cold and hot water together.

Placing the baby away from the faucet if using a full-size bathtub.

Or use a section of a flexible Styrofoam pool noodle to cover the faucet. This protects baby from an accidental scald and from a bump

on the head.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends lowering the temperature in hot water systems to minimize the risk of burns. A temperature around 122°F (50°C) is ideal.

To make bathing baby as enjoyable and safe as possible, people can consider: • Making the bathroom warm and draft-free.

• Putting the baby’s towel on a warm radiator, if possible, so it can warm them after their bath.

• Having everything nearby before beginning bath time.

• Talking reassuringly throughout bath time.

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way to encourage language development.

Ensuring to never leave a baby unattended around water. If a parent or a caregiver needs something from another room, they should take the baby with them.

Ensuring that an older child is not left to supervise a baby as they may not have a fully developed perception of danger.

Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday. com/articles/baby-bath-temperature https://www.who.int/news-room/ fact-sheets/detail/burns https://www.aad.org/public/ everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/ newborn-bathing

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What you should know about genetics, colorectal cancer

Excerpted from article

by Nicole Brudos Ferrara Colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute.

Colorectal cancer begins when healthy cells in the colon or rectum develop mutations, or changes, in their DNA. These damaged cells then become cancerous, grow and divide uncontrollably, and form a tumor. Genetic factors play a role in this process.

Some gene mutations passed through generations of your family can increase your risk of colorectal cancer significantly. The most common inherited syndromes that increase colorectal cancer risk are familial adenomatous polyposis and Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.

But you don't need a family history of colorectal cancer to have a genetic mutation that could cause the disease.

"Someone can have developed a mutation in their germ line and be the first person in the family to have colorectal cancer," says Lisa Boardman, M.D., a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Mayo Clinic. "Family history

is not the end of the story."

Genetics drives development of more colorectal cancers than previously thought

Jewel Samadder, M.D., a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Mayo Clinic, and researchers in Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine, recently found 1 in 6 patients with colorectal cancer had an inherited cancer-related gene mutation that likely predisposed them to the disease. In addition, the researchers discovered that 60% of these colorectal cancer cases would not have been detected using a standard guideline-based approach.

According to Dr. Samadder, these findings are important for three reasons: 1. Cancer prevention. If health care professionals can identify people who have a genetic predisposition for developing colorectal cancer, they can use a colonoscopy to screen those people at an earlier age, or more frequently, to remove precancerous polyps and prevent colorectal cancer from developing.

2. Family health. Health care professionals now know that most genes linked to the development of colorectal cancer are autosomal-dominant.

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This means that if you have a genetic predisposition for colorectal cancer, your children have a 50% chance of inheriting the genetic mutation driving that predisposition. Knowing this would help health care professionals screen those in your family at highest risk of developing colorectal cancer.

3. Individualized treatment. For people diagnosed with colorectal cancer who have a genetic predisposition for the disease, health care professionals may be able to identify therapies such as immunotherapy or other drugs that can target specific molecular pathways in patients' tumors, which can improve survival and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.

Colorectal cancer diagnosis? Ask for genetic testing

"Anybody with a colorectal cancer diagnosis should speak to their primary care physician, oncologist or surgeon about the importance of genetic testing to identify if there was a mutated gene that predisposes them to cancer," says Dr. Samadder. "Knowing this could potentially change the management of their cancer to improve survival—and help prevent cancer in their loved ones."

You should know your family medical history for all cancer types, as diagnosis for one cancer could indicate that you're at higher risk for other cancers. It's also important to be aware of any relatives who may have been diagnosed with multiple cancers, or those who were diagnosed at a young age. Even knowing if a first-degree relative has had a polyp removed during colorectal cancer screening can be important. All these factors can play a role in your risk for colorectal and other cancers.

Knowing your family's cancer history means you can take a proactive approach to cancer prevention.

"Anyone who has colorectal cancer should get genetic screening," agrees Dr. Boardman. "Even if you have no family history of colorectal cancer, we still recommend it."

Genetic testing for Lynch syndrome is particularly important. Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition that increases your risk of colon and endometrial cancers, and several other cancers. Lynch syndrome also causes cancers to occur at an earlier age than they might in the general population.

If you have Lynch syndrome, your children have a 50% chance of having it as well, as do other first-degree relatives.

If you've been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, these

three steps are recommended: 1. Talk to your health care professional about genetic testing and ask if genetic counseling is available.

2. If your health care professional doesn't offer genetic testing or genetic counseling, find a genetic counselor in your area. The National Society of Genetic Counselors website offers a directory of counselors you can search.

3. Seek a second opinion at a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in your state.

These cancer centers are funded by the National Cancer Institute to deliver cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients.

Research conducted by physician-scientists has led to improvements in prevention and treatment, and the survival of more people diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The five-year survival rate in the U.S. is now 64.7%, and death rates have been falling on average 2% each year from 2010 to 2019, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Sources: https://cancerblog. mayoclinic.org/2022/03/10/whatyou-should-know-about-geneticscolorectal-cancer/ https://findageneticcounselor. nsgc.org/ https://www.cancer.gov/research/ infrastructure/cancer-centers

Lending Room finds new home

By Lolita Huckaby April 1 is no joke for volunteers and supporters of The Lending Room.

The nonprofit which accepts and distributes gently used medical equipment began 60 years ago in a volunteer’s garage thanks to the efforts of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Auxiliary.

This year, Friday, April 1, thanks to the generosity of Beaufort Memorial Hospital, the agency will be moving to its new home at 954 Ribaut Road, across the street from the hospital. April 1 also happens to be the same day in 2019 the agency opened at its previous home on Parris Island Gateway, next to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

“We’re thrilled to be this close to Beaufort Memorial Hospital,” The Lending Room Board President Martha O’Regan said.

And with proximity to the Good Neighbor Medical Clinic one block to the south, “it’s going to be great for our clients and expands on our existing relationship with these great, health professionals,” she added.

With the new location, coordinators are hoping to expand the Lending Room’s cadre of volunteers so that the facility can be open more hours during its five-day schedule.

“We’ve been able to open the office for partial hours on Monday through Friday but with more volunteers, those hours could definitely be ex-

panded,” O’Regan said.

The organization, which relies on donations and grant money to distribute donated equipment for a nominal fee, will officially open its doors for business on April 4.

Tax deductible donations can be made via check to The Lending Room, Inc., by mail (P.O. Box 1535, Beaufort, 29901) or dropped off at the new office. For more information about the organization, visit https://lendingroombeaufort.com.

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.

The Lending Room’s new home at 954 Ribaut Road. Photo by Lolita Huckaby.

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Groundbreaking event held for Beaufort Station

From staff reports As The Morgan Companies held a groundbreaking event Monday for Beaufort Station, a new 200,000-square-foot shopping center to be situated on 31 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway, five more retailers coming to the development were announced.

City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen D. Murray and South Carolina State Representative Shannon S. Erickson (R-District 124), community leaders, and representatives from The Morgan Companies were present at the development site.

During the event, The

Morgan Companies announced that retailers PetSmart, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Five Below, and Rack Room Shoes will be joining the previously confirmed anchor tenants – Aldi Grocery Stores, Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less, Ulta Beauty and Old Navy.

PetSmart and TJ Maxx already have Beaufort locations. Both are currently located across Robert Smalls Parkway from the Beaufort Station location in the Cross Creek shopping center. The closest Home Goods, a home furnishing and accessory store, and Rack Room Shoes locations are in Bluffton.

Five Below is a specialty discount store aimed at

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Gaines joins Weichert Realtors in Beaufort

Brodrick Gaines is joining the Beaufort office of Weichert, Realtors – Coastal Properties.

Gaines, born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., is an active duty U.S. Marine. He attended recruit training at MCRD Parris Island, graduating in June 2011. Gaines has served in various units Brodrick and locations Gaines in the Marine Corps where he has earned various military commendations and awards.

In 2021, Gaines graduated from the University of Arizona with his Bachelor of Science in

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Johnson joins Weichert Realtors in Beaufort

Darius Johnson is joining the Beaufort office of Weichert, Realtors – Coastal Properties.

Born and raised in Colleton County, Johnson was taught at a young age the importance of hard work and integrity.

He found his way to Beaufort by working various jobs in Beaufort and Jasper counties.

Johnson has a passion for real

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“We couldn’t be more excited to announce that we have leased all anchor tenant spaces at Beaufort Station,” The Morgan Companies President Trey Morgan said.

“The interest in our development has been nothing short of phenomenal, and that is a credit to the Beaufort community and their dynamic and growing population.”

WIMCO Corp is serving as the general contractor for the project. Site work is under way, and Beaufort Station is expected to be open to the public in Fall 2023.

Visit www.beaufortstationshopping.com for more information about the retail center.

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A Community Butterfly Release

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Envelopes containing butterflies will be given to donors beginning at 10:30am.

Announcements begin at 11:00am immediately followed by the release of the butterflies.

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In Memory of: _________________________________________________________________________

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A tough day

Beaufort Academy shortstop Tucker Scoggins fields the ball against Hilton Head Christian Academy and makes the play at first base as second baseman Andrew Bunton backs him up during the top of the second inning Tuesday afternoon at Merritt Field. HHCA bested the Eagles, 16-1. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

Rast, Beaufort hold off Rebels

Her defense didn’t do her any favors with seven errors leading to five unearned runs, but Beaufort High softball ace Kylie Rast continued her torrid start to the season with another dominant outing in the circle Monday to lead the Eagles to a 7-5 home win over Thomas Heyward Academy to stay undefeated.

The only blemish on the Eagles’ record is a tie with John Paul II, but they nearly made a negative mark with some sloppy defense behind Rast, who lowered her season ERA to 0.70 with a complete game, striking out 12 and limiting the Rebels to five hits and five walks. All five runs were unearned.

The Rebels rallied from a 3-1 deficit to tie the game before grabbing the lead in the fifth, but Beaufort scratched across a pair of

BOYS SOCCER ROUNDUP

Eagles bounce back to slam Sharks LowcoSports.com After dropping two games to Region 7-4A leader James Island last week, Beaufort High baseball bounced back in a big way Monday, as first-year coach Zach Jacobs’ team went on the road and routed rival May River 12-3 to open a key region series.

The Eagles rapped 12 hits, including three for extra bases, and took advantage of three May River errors, as Tommy Winburn was 3-for-3 with a triple and four RBIs, and Hunter Rast went 3-for-3 and drove in a run to lead the way for Beaufort.

Beaufort broke it open with a four-run third inning and tacked on in each of the next three innings to open it up. Davis Woods took care of the rest and stymied the Sharks in a complete game, allowing two earned runs and seven hits with three strikeouts and no walks.

The Eagles (4-8, 3-2) were slated to host the Sharks to conclude the series Wednesday before playing a non-region game at home against Hanahan on Thursday and traveling to Fort Dorchester on Friday.

BHS 004 121 4 — 12 12 3 MR 100 200 0 — 3 7 1 WP: Davis Woods 7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K BHS: Logan Brutcher 2-4, 2B, RBI, R; Zach Talbert 2-3, 2 BB, RBI, 2 R; Tommy Winburn 3-3, 3B, BB, 4 RBI, 2 R; Hunter Rast 2-3, RBI, 2 R

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Jayla Champion came up clutch from the nine-spot for the Eagles with a pair of hits and two RBI, while Reese Brozek added two hits.

Lucy Dantzler and Abigail Hayes each went 2-for-3 to pace the Rebels.

Beaufort (5-0-1) was scheduled to travel to James Island for a tough matchup Wednesday.

THA 100 211 0 — 5 5 8 BHS 021 022 X — 7 6 7 WP: Kylie Rast 7 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 12 K BHS: Kylie Rast 1-4, 2B; Reese Brozek 2-4; Kyrsten Cruikshank 1-4, 2 R; Jayla Champion 2-3, 2 RBI

John Paul II 18, Battery Creek 4

Tevi Mullen and Cayce Graves each allowed two runs over three

strong innings, combining for 11 strikeouts, and the Golden Warriors racked up 18 hits in a rout of the visiting Dolphins. Maddie Heathcott went yard and smacked two doubles to highlight a 3-for-5 night with five RBIs and three runs, and Madison Zeroll was 4-for-5 with two doubles and a two RBIs. Mullen also had three hits, and she and Addison Roppelt each had two of JPII’s 10 doubles. Hannah Maroney had an RBI triple and a run for Creek.

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Despite being double-teamed, Whale Branch’s Naliyah Poston, center, gets to the ball first and heads it to a teammate during the first half of the match against Colleton County on Friday at Whale Branch. Despite Poston’s efforts, the visiting Cougars edged out the Warriors, 7-5. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Bluffton 2, John Paul II 1

Former Bluffton coach Josh Fox took his undefeated Golden Warriors into The Den, and the Bobcats sent JPII home with its first loss of the season. Anthony Hill opened the scoring early for JPII, but the Bobcats answered quickly and their attack was relentless in the second half until finding the game-winner. Luis Rojas and Bryce Robertson scored goals for the Bobcats, a rarity against JPII keeper Evan Slusne, one of the Lowco’s best, who made 12 saves.

Beaufort Academy 1, Coastal Hurricanes 1

The Eagles played to a draw with the Coastal Hurricanes homeschool program out of Georgia in a well-played contest. Zeke Gonzalez broke through for BA’s goal on a beautiful set piece from 25 yards out, and freshman goal-

keeper Isaac Leslie had 8 saves, including a sensational stop in the final minutes to preserve the draw and was named man of the match.

Whale Branch 6, Baptist Hill 3

William Limas racked up nine points on four goals and an assist, Joseph Hicks added two goals and an assist, and Denis Orellans, Benjamin Sanchez, and Brian Jaramillo Ruiz all had assists in a region road win for the Warriors.

Colleton County 7, Whale Branch 5

William Limas scored a brace, Joseph Hicks had a goal and an assist, and Aaron Fields and Benjamin Sanchez each tallied a goal for the Warriors, while Denis Orellans had two assists and Brian Jaramillo Ruiz added one, but the Cougars’ attack was relentless in a non-region contest in Seabrook on Friday.

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Colleton County’s Sierra Obenaus, left, and Whale Branch’s Kamaria Johnson react after both miss the header during the first half of their soccer match Friday at Whale Branch Early College High School. The visiting Lady Cougars were able to maintain control of the match and went on to defeat the Lady Warriors, 7-0. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

SPORTS

Beaufort claims 7 golds; 5 qualify for Bob Jenkins Elite meet

LowcoSports.com May River’s girls and Hilton Head High’s boys claimed the team titles at the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic Region 7 meet Saturday at Whale Branch, but Beaufort High athletes claimed seven individual titles and five Eagles qualified for the Elite meet

next month in Summerville.

Anaiya Houseal was the Eagles’ top performer, claiming gold in the high jump and long jump and claiming one of 16 spots in the Elite field in the high jump. Whale Branch’s Xavier Chaplin also won two events, the discus and shot put, but he didn’t make

LAX ROUNDUP

Eagles sweep Bobcats, can’t hang with Seahawks

Beaufort High’s lacrosse teams capped off last week with wins over region rival Bluffton, but Hilton Head High stopped the Eagles’ momentum by sweeping the boys and girls matchups Monday.

The Eagles will be back in action Thursday against James Island with the boys at home and the girls on the road.

GIRLS

Beaufort High 11, Bluffton 6

Annabelle Hooper racked up seven goals, including six in the first half, to lead the Eagles to a region win that snapped a five-game losing streak.

Beaufort benefited from excellent draw control to build a 9-1 halftime lead and held off the Bobcats’ rally in the second

the Elite cut, while Beaufort’s Charlize Antia qualified in the 800 and the 1,600 despite finishing second to May River’s Anya Arroyo in the latter race.

Beaufort’s Nash Mills continued his incredible return from injuries suffered in a serious car accident last July, winning the 800 with a time

of 2:03.97 to qualify for the Elite meet, while teammate Jayla Daise won the shot put and qualified with a mark of 35-10. Heaven Dagin won gold for the Eagles in the pole vault and eighth-grader Gavin Moore won the 3200, while Whale Branch’s Kaylyn Caldwell won the triple jump

LowcoSports.com half. Holland Perryman added a goal and three assists, Sophia Pellegrino had two goals and an assist, and Megan Alvarez scored a goal for the Eagles.

Shelby Holstein made eight saves to earn the win in goal behind excellent defense from Thalia Moultrie, Julia Politzer, Tia Caruso and Emily Bennett.

Hilton Head High 15, Beaufort 2

The Seahawks ran their region winning streak to three games with a lopsided win. Beaufort goalie Shelby Holstein kept the Eagles in it early with several key saves, but Hilton Head stretched the lead to 8-0 by halftime and cruised from there behind a dominant defense led by Sommer Chiasera, Olivia Costello, Emilie Fister and Madison Hull. Anna Ferrebee had four goals and three assists, and Maddie Massie added four goals and an assist to lead the way as seven different Seahawks scored.

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Beaufort High 6, Bluffton 5 (OT)

The Eagles picked up another big region win by edging the Bobcats in overtime. Michael Morales scored a hat trick, and Anthony Migliorino added a goal and an assist to lead the Eagles, while Diego Martinez tacked on a goal, and Grayson Bridges had an assist. Martinez and Theeb Bayyoud each scooped five groundballs, while Jonah Forrestall was 8-for-9 on the faceoff dot, and Zach Jindrich made nine saves to preserve the margin for the Eagles.

Hilton Head High 13, Beaufort 4

The Seahawks ran their winning streak to four games with a region win at home.

Still waiting for some stats from this game, but Hilton Head has been on fire of late, scoring 12 or more goals in four straight and seven of its last eight.

and teammate Talaijah Bartley claimed the 100-meter hurdles.

The Eagles finished third in the girls standings with Whale Branch one spot behind in fourth, while the Warriors were fourth in the boys standings with Battery Creek seventh and Beaufort

in eighth.

May River teammates Arroyo (1,600, 3,200) and McKenna Swinton (shot put) and the Sharks’ boys 4x400 and girls 4x800 relays will join the quintet of Eagles at the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic Elite meet on April 23 at Summerville High School.

Eagles maintain perch atop region standings LowcoSports.com The defending Region 7-4A champion Beaufort High boys tennis team stayed perfect in its quest to repeat as kings of the region, winning all six matches in straight sets over a tough Colleton County team on Monday after sweeping Lucy Beckham 6-0 last week.

Graeme Angus recorded an impressive 6-3, 6-2 win over a strong player in Colleton County’s Raphael Vassel in the premiere matchup at No. 1 singles, and the No. 2 doubles team of Casey Hoogenboom and James Dennison was able to grind out a three-set win to preserve the

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South Carolina Air National Guard wraps up successful Top Gun drill meet

By Capt. Stephen Hudson 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs The South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG) hosted 20 high school Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) teams – including Beaufort High School – for the “Top Gun” drill meet competition, March 26.

This competition is considered the state championship.

The SCANG has held the drill meet over the past three decades. However, it was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 350 cadets from high schools around South Carolina, and one high school in North Carolina, converged for the one-day event. Cadets from the 20 teams represented Air Force, Army and Navy JROTC training programs and competed for honors in 12 drill and ceremony events.

“Everything is well run out here,” said retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Allen Stewart, Aerospace Science Instructor at Lakewood High School in Sumter County. “The kids are excited and we have a great group.”

The drill and ceremony categories included platoon, squad, duet, and individual level competitions which featured precision marching, color guard as well as armed and unarmed routines. All the routines were held on the

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Beaufort High School students pose for a photo March 26 during the annual Top Gun Drill Meet at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina. High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets from 20 high schools from across the state competed in 12 drill and ceremony events sponsored by the South Carolina Air National Guard. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder, USANG. base flight line with 169th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon jets serving as the backdrop.

“Overall the day was a success,” said Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Monroe, event coordinator and SCANG Recruiting superintendent. “The instructors were pleased and the day went extremely smooth.”

Monroe added the event could not have happened without the support of the more than 75 volunteers who came from McEntire, Shaw Air Force Base, University of South Carolina ROTC, and the South Carolina Army National Guard. Volunteers

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Col. Quaid Quadri, 169th Fighter Wing commander, presented trophies to the winners at the awards ceremony that afternoon.

The overall winners for the 2022 Top Gun Drill Meet were: First Place – Spring Valley High School, Columbia, S.C. Second Place – Fort Dorchester High School, North Charleston, S.C. All photos from this year’s competition can be found on the SCANG’s Flickr page at www.flickr.com/photos/thescang.

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From staff reports Applications for the FBI Columbia field office’s annual Teen Academy are available online.

This year’s course will be held July 20-21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FBI Columbia headquarters, located at 151 Westpark Blvd., Columbia.

The Teen Academy program allows students, ages 15-18, to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI. Students will receive presentations on topics including terrorism, cyber crime, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and other day-to-day FBI field office operations.

Those interested in participating in the FBI Columbia Youth Academy must have

parental approval before applying and must meet the eligibility requirements as follows: • Must be a United States citizen.

• Must reside in South Carolina.

• Must be between the ages of 15 and 18.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited high school or home-school environment, recognized by your school district.

• Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.

Students who meet the eligibility requirements must complete an application, which can be found by visiting https://bit.ly/3Nu5uQn. Students will also be required

to type a 500-word essay on why they would like to attend the Teen Academy, and how they would apply what they will learn to their futures.

Applications and essays are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22. Applications submitted after that date will not be accepted.

Completed applications and essays may be emailed to Columbia_Outreach@FBI. gov. They may also be mailed to FBI Columbia c/o Community Outreach, 151 Westpark Blvd., Columbia, S.C. 29210.

Questions about the Teen Academy should be directed to the Community Outreach Specialist at Columbia_Outreach@FBI.gov. Selected applicants will be notified by email on May 10.

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From staff reports The Technical College of the Lowcountry will host a Health Sciences Job Fair from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, on its Beaufort Mather Campus.

Nearly 15 employers from across the Lowcountry and beyond will be on hand for the event. The job fair is free and open to the public.

The healthcare industry,

locally and nationally, is hiring and looking for trained healthcare workers in particular. Healthcare and healthcare support roles were among the highest ranked jobs of 2022, accounting for nearly four in 10 of the 100 best jobs across all industries, according to U.S. News and World Report.

In addition, representatives from the college’s health sciences program area will

provide information about its programs in Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Phlebotomy, Patient Care and Emergency Medicine.

The Beaufort Mather Campus is at 104 Reynolds Street, in Beaufort. The event will take place in the Student Center, in Building 12.

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Look away, look away, look away from Dixieland

here is a battlefield strategy wherein the losing side retreats and tends to its wounds before attacking anew in hopes of surprising a foe lulled into the complacency of apparent victory.

After a lifetime of hearing it threatened at every opportunity, it looks like the South is rising again.

I don’t mean literally. There is no nation of insurgents declaring armed warfare on the United States of America — not yet, anyway — but the cold war between those who would lead society into a future of diversity and equality and those who would drag us back to an era of unchecked White rule is trying to heat up.

If you accept the argument that the Civil War was about states’ rights — specifically, the right to permit some citizens to enslave others for monetary gain — then it’s hard to avoid seeing parallels with the current push for states’ rights to regulate elections, censor public education and take

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away women’s control over their bodies.

Just last week, Republican Senator Mike Braun of Indiana responded to a question about states’ rights in relation to abortion and interracial marriage. The context was his consideration of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Braun said the Supreme Court had overstepped with Roe V. Wade in legalizing abortion. When asked if he felt that way about other decisions such as Loving V. Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage, Braun said he did. He later tried to clarify his comments but the original question seemed clear enough, as did his reply.

Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, one of the diminishing

number of relatively sane Republicans left in Congress, announced that while he recognized and respected Jackson’s qualifications he would not be voting in support of her appointment because she wasn’t enough of an “originalist” to suit his tastes.

Who needs modern wisdom to interpret and apply law when you have the original Constitution, written to affirm the rights of White land-owning slaveholders over everyone else’s?

Reporter Josh Moon of The Alabama Political Reporter has written for years of the “Alabamization” of America, with the nation becoming “a not-so-magical land where crooks rule by claiming the moral high ground and voters routinely choose to give their money to billionaires.”

Sounds like an apt description of the insatiable grift perpetrated on working-class conservatives — and I’m not just saying that because I used to work with Josh.

The sentiment is further

There are no winners in war, only the living and the dead.” echoed in Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Cynthia Tucker and historian Frye Galliard’s new book, “The Southernization of America: a Story of Democracy in the Balance.” The two native Alabamians — she is Black, he is white — revisit the writings of John Egerton, another Southerner who saw the ways the South was negatively influencing the rest of the country.

In the introduction to their book, Tucker and Galliard write of former Alabama Gov. George Wallace: “In the presidential primaries of 1964 and ’68, Wallace spoke more obliquely about race, almost as if he were teaching the nation how to think in code. … Wallace cast the federal government as a bully — an outside force

pursuing integration without regard for the will of the people — and himself as a noble defender of freedom.”

We hear echoes of Wallace’s code in today’s protests against mask mandates and transgender rights, with well-intentioned public heath officials being rewarded with death threats and every politician who isn’t a Republican described as being part of the “radical left.”

We see the code in the rear windows of our neighbors’ cars, the stickers of the white rabbit branded with the letter “Q” for QAnon, or the Three-Percenters, who pledge to take up arms to save the country from federal overreach. They align themselves with some mythical three percent of colonists who fought the British

during the American Revolution, though that number has been refuted.

We note increasingly violent rhetoric, where every ideological disagreement becomes a call to arms; where riled-up masses are urged to “fight like hell” to save the country; where enemies must be hung from the highest tree; where even a Supreme Court justice’s spouse can text that any course of action is justified since “there are no rules in war.”

The South, of course, doesn’t hold a patent on poor race relations or any other measure of social dysfunction, but it often seems to take an embarrassing pride in its rebellious image.

Still, anyone who thinks they want to start another war here should study its devastating effects abroad.

There are no winners in war, only the living and the dead.

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

Inability to distinguish the fact from fiction

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t is Monday morning, and I’m sitting on my deck in Port Royal — a weathered, well-used wooden deck built one weekend by my neighbor Roy Gray. The deck now features a Solo-brand stainless steel fire pit ($249.99) and four storm-battered Adirondack chairs of indeterminate value.

This morning I’ve got a small fire in the Solo which sometimes draws neighbors and friends. But today I’m alone with my coffee (Lavazza Medium Roast), a yellow legal pad, and thoughts about the actor, William Hurt.

William Hurt died yesterday, and my fading memory involuntarily hauls me back to the 1981 when William Hurt starred with Kathleen Turner in a wonderfully dark movie called “Body Heat.”

Hurt played the role of a sole (legal) practitioner in a small town that looked a lot like Beaufort.

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Ned Racine practiced in a second floor walk-up office, ate chicken salad sandwiches in a diner that reminded me of Harry’s Restaurant, and employed an overworked secretary who used a manual typewriter and a rotary telephone.

And then Racine meets the voluptuous Matty Walker and his life goes into a long, erotic free-fall that takes place in a stuccoed mansion accessorized by wind chimes.

But if there is a theme in “Body Heat” it is the heat — an ever-present sauna-like heat that stuns the residents

into somnambulism or, in the case of Racine, murder.

Racine’s fall into the abyss takes place gradually — actually very small steps that, at first, can be explained or rationalized or anesthetized

by Evan Williams poured over ice.

But as the movie moves forward, Ned is repeatedly hit with damning news pointing to his own guilt.

And he reacts to each of these events without much yelling or any tears — he is the definition of stoic. Rather Lawrence Kasdan has the camera focus on Ned’s face, actually his eyes.

And those eyes radiate a desperation almost any person — any person who has known adrenalin-enhanced fear — can readily recognize.

It’s some of the finest acting I have ever seen.

Although other films had been made in Beaufort, notably the “Great Santini" in 1979, The Big Chill’s

arrival in 1983 put Beaufort on the map. It was the movie that showed-off Bay Street, Tidaholm, The Point and our sunset-electrified marsh.

And it was 1983 when William Hurt and his then girlfriend, Sandra Jennings, came to my office one morning seeking help with an agreement that detailed their relationship with their soon to be born son.

Because the agreement was prepared by a New York law firm, and was drafted with New York domestic relations law in mind, I could not interpret the document.

Nor could I represent either of them. And I said so.

Thereafter the three of us spent a half hour talking about the movie that was being shot over at Tidaholm.

That evening when I walked in the door I said to Susan, “I spent some time with Bill Hurt.”

“You know it’s getting worse.”

“What’s getting worse?” I asked.

“Your lying. Your inability to distinguish the fact from fiction. I really think you need help. Perhaps weekly counseling,” she said.

Later when I was called upon to testify — Ms. Jennings sued Mr. Hurt claiming a “common law marriage” — Susan was stunned by this uncharacteristic, momentary truth-telling on my part.

“I can’t compel you to testify,” Ms. Jennings’ lawyer said, “But we will put you up in the Plaza.”

“No,” I said. “I want to stay in the Parker-Meridien. It has a swimming pool on the 42nd floor.”

And so on one morning I swam 40 laps high above Manhattan, walked downtown to the courtroom where I testified, and was then interviewed by Maury Povich on his night-time show called “Current Affair.”

After the show, Susan and I walked over to West 67th Street and sat next to Dan Rather at Cafe’ de Artistes.

And for a moment — a brief moment be sure — we were happily bathed in the purple-hued phosphorescence of American celebrity.

William Hurt’s acting made “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “Children of a Lesser God,” and “Broadcast News” superb movies. But the ending in “Body Heat” — Racine’s discovery that Matty choreographed their love affair, engineered his conviction and faked her own death is a great bit of storytelling. Everything is revealed in the caption under her yearbook photograph — “Intends to make millions and spend her life on the beach in Bali …”

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

LIVING ON PURPOSE

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he key to being a good soldier is listening carefully and being obedient. No one, especially God wants a servant that decides to be absent without leave or that is rebellious and always wants to do things their way.

Every effective military has strict discipline for a purpose and this is for making sure the soldier is focused on what the leader is saying. One reason for going through boot camp is to learn certain skills while training the individual to build strength so they are in excellent physical condition.

Going into battle is very strenuous and demands for each team member to be strong and confident. But even more important than building physical endurance, their minds must be educated, transformed, and renewed to follow orders and to be ready to respond

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MARCH 31–APRIL 6, 2022

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without fear under the most terrifying and difficult situations.

To have someone’s attention, the person must trust and respect the one who is in command and these components are crucial to being victorious. As we can see, the concept of awareness and perseverance cannot be over-emphasized in our relationship with our Lord and King.

In the summer of 2021, I began asking God to help me develop a deeper level of awareness of His presence along with more discipline,

wisdom, and discernment.

I wrote down a few positive statements to confess in my prayers and whenever it would cross my mind. I do not want to be lukewarm and continued to ask for a revelation of more fire and passion to consume me.

Information is only a gathering of knowledge until it becomes quickened as divine truth and wisdom to our mind and conscience.

Many people know a lot of facts, but until truth energizes and activates conviction within our hearts, it will not change our destiny.

I have also asked Him to help me recognize errors so that I might know the correct interpretation of His Word. I desperately need a higher level of sensitivity to His voice so that I can comprehend what He is saying. These opportunities are critical components of the Christian experience

and will be accomplished or ignored according to our level of desire.

Knowing God is based on communication, but evidently, many who call themselves a Christian are either not convinced this is true or they are not interested in participating. The overwhelming percentage of these people avoid prayer simply because this is something they do not want to do.

They have convinced themselves that God does not care if they pray or not because they believe that whatever they do or choose not to do will not make any difference as far as their good standing with Him. As long as He has prepared a beautiful heaven for them after this life, all is good even if they do nothing.

The truth is they are held accountable for not praying, along with other duties such as personal Bible research

and worship, witnessing and praying for a burden for the lost, developing an awareness of God’s presence, and being ready to respond to divine appointments such as laying hands on the sick and confronting evil, being filled with the Holy Spirit, walking in reverential fear of who He is and demonstrating His nature and character, just to name a few.

So, what is the secret to having an exciting and effective prayer life? We must first decide if this is something we really want. If we desire to invest our time into knowing God He will provide everything needed to make it happen.

I wonder how many believe yielding our will to Him is just too extreme and radical? For any of us to enter into a walk of faith and love, we must discern His voice as He tells us what He wants us to pray about.

Dwelling in the secret place with Him is not based upon systematic theology or a proper scriptural exegesis.

It’s simply a lifestyle of discipline where listening and obeying becomes more important than pleasing others or our own agenda.

How often do you ask Him for a fervent passion to pray? Without love and a burden we will not care and this no doubt explains the enormous lack of interest.

It’s not that we are begging to suffer, we are choosing God’s that will probably include it.

Charles Spurgeon is quoted as saying, “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but great faith will bring heaven to your soul.”

Billy Holland is a Christian minister, community chaplain, and author. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

ARTS

Vukela-Mayer featured artist for April’s First Friday at Thibault Gallery Her engineering background influences her choice of materials, techniques

From staff reports North Carolina artist Joyce Vukela-Mayer has developed a unique method of creating contemporary pieces. Working on a steel canvas, she combines paint and other chemicals to create a reaction that develops, over time, into unique patterns. Sometimes the patterns resemble elements of nature: fish, bubbling water, trees. Sometimes the result is more abstract.

Vukela-Mayer will be Thibault Gallery’s featured artist at the April First Friday event in downtown Beaufort.

“She’s different. We always look for artists whose work stands out and it’s not something you’d find down the street,” said Mary Thibault of the Thibault Gallery, where Vukela-Mayer’s paintings are displayed. For instance, unlike most art exhibits’ strictly hands-off policy, Vukela-Mayer’s space at the Thibault features a sign reading “Feel free

to touch.”

When they opened their gallery nine years ago, Mary and Eric Thibault, both Joyce artists themVukelaMayer selves, wanted to create an open and welcoming space.

“We wanted to overcome the word ‘gallery,’” Mary Thibault said. Inviting visitors to touch Vukela-Mayer’s paintings is just one example of that vision.

The gallery owners work to both complement the thriving downtown art scene and to emphasize their gallery’s unique approach. “We’re looking not only at the art, but at the artists,” Mary Thibault said. “We think of our artists as family.” Many artists have exhibited there for years.

Thibault said that when she

met Vukela-Mayer she knew the artist would become part of the “family.” Not only is her art beautiful and inviting, but Vukela-Mayer and the gallery owners derive inspiration from the same source.

“We have more conversations about God in our gallery than art,” Thibault said.

Vukela-Mayer didn’t set out to be an artist. She worked for IBM for several years before switching gears to become a general contractor. She was always interested in art, though, and it was something her family encouraged.

One day, a friend called and said she’d like to get together and work on some art projects. They decided to pray about it first, and Vukela-Mayer returned to some homework she had been doing for a Bible study. The scripture was about two artisans in the Old Testament.

“What creative project is God calling you to do?” the

Beaufort Co. Library, Conroy Center hosting free program

From staff reports Honoring National Library Week, the Beaufort County Library System and the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a touring free public program, “I Was Born to Be in a Library”: Pat Conroy’s Great Love of Libraries, at the Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Beaufort branch libraries on April 4-6.

The author of The Prince of Tides, The Great Santini, and The Water Is Wide, acclaimed southern storyteller Pat Conroy (1945–2016) is synonymous with the Lowcountry. Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt will discuss Conroy’s lifelong love of books and libraries — focusing on the roles public libraries, school

libraries, and Pat's own personal library played in his writing life.

Through video and audio Pat clips, photoConroy graphs, and published and unpublished writings by and about Conroy, this presentation welcomes attendees into the book-filled world of one of America's most beloved writers.

Haupt will be assisted in the presentations by Beaufort High School student interns Alisha Arora and Millie Bennett, both members of DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization.

Learn more about the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org and about the Beaufort County Library System at www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Schedule 2 p.m., Monday, April 4: Hilton Head Island Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road, presented by Jonathan Haupt.

4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 5: Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way, presented by Jonathan Haupt and Alisha Arora.

4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 6: Beaufort Main Library, 311 Scott Street, presented by Jonathan Haupt and Millie Bennett.

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Low Tide, 24 in H x 40in W, metal panel painting, $5500 homework asked.

Vukela-Mayer took the question as a sign that she should pursue her artistic interests. But it wasn’t easy choosing a medium to express herself. She painted on wood, canvas, and the computer before finding what she refers to as reactive paintings on metal.

A Pittsburgh native, Vukela-Mayer studied Chemical Engineering at Carnegie-Mellon University. “Engineering,

Rock brings Carpenters tribute to Beaufort From staff reports The longest running Carpenters' tribute in North America is beginning its 11-year-anniversary tour and will be at USC Beaufort Center for the Arts for two shows only on Saturday, April 2.

Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music.

Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has been performing to sold-out crowds for years. She’s written more than 15 original concerts and cabarets and has compiled a moving tribute to the mu-

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sic and life of Carpenter and brings it to the stage with her si-piece backing band.

Dedicated to recreating the true sound of The Carpenters, Rock and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the 70s including We’ve Only Just

Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays and Close to You. To purchase your tickets, for “Close to You” The Music of the Carpenters on April 2 go to uscbcenterforthearts. com. Showtimes are 2 and 7:30 p.m.

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which requires finding solutions to previously unsolved problems, was instrumental in developing creativity,” according to Vukela-Mayer.

“When I started, I was trying to capture the beauty in nature, which you can’t really do, even with photography,” Vukela-Mayer said. “Now, what I’m doing is capturing beauty through nature.”

That means using her engineering background to set up a process of oxidation that

allows the materials that she uses — metal, paint, chemicals — to combine in their own ways. The result has become Vukela-Mayer’s signature style. After the chemical reactions — often in several layers — are complete, the painting is sealed and then coated with an automotive finish to create a touchable piece that is a departure from the ordinary.

Vukela-Mayer calls it “Art that is formed in collaboration with the One through whom everything came into existence. My prayer is that everyone sees my artwork will be blessed, and that God will be glorified.”

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PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

70 Lady’s Island Drive Beaufort, SC 29907 www.stpetersbeaufort.org

843-522-9555

SATURDAY 5:00 pm 7:00 pm (Spanish)

SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:00 am 4:00 pm -

Daily Masses Main Church 8:30 am

Mon Tues Thurs Fri

Holy Cross Mission

Historic Church 12:00 pm - Wed 9:00 am - 1st Sat of Month

SPRING IS HERE! Orange blossom cake is back!

Visit thebeaufortkitchen.com for full menu options.

Online ordering, Curbside pick up & Delivery available

136 Sea Island Parkway Open Monday – Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 11am-3pm

843-379-3303 • contact@beaufortkitchen.com MARCH 31–APRIL 6, 2022

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Helping military families

Volunteers with Operation Homefront and Food Lion teamed up to give away food packages, cans of popcorn and other Easter-related items for free to 100 military families Friday at Praise Assembly. A larger than life Easter Bunny waves to the children in the respective vehicles.

Food Lion also made a $20,000 donation to help further the organization’s mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families.

Since 2010, Operation Homefront has provided more than 145,000 meals to military and veteran families through its Holiday Meals for Military program. The program offers junior- and mid-grade enlisted families, who are often far from loved ones, with all the grocery items necessary to prepare a traditional family meal. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

How the VA can help you while getting out of the military

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ast week’s veterans’ benefits article was Part 1 of a two-part article on how the VA can help a veteran while he or she is getting out of the military.

The first article explained the difference between the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA).

It also reminded veterans to go to their joint DOD and VA exit briefings and read their welcome kit, which describes transitioning to VA health care, enrolling in VA health care, continuing education, obtaining educational and career counseling.

This article will cover veterans preparing to find a job, becoming a homeowner, applying for a disability rating, planning for the veteran’s financial future, applying for supplemental income, and requesting a veteran’s military service records.

Prepare to find a good job Veterans need to plan for a new career before getting out of the military. Veterans with service-connected disabilities receive individualized support from the VA for education, training, or credentialing needs for employment.

Read about this assistance at https://www.va.gov/careers-employment. Call the VA Benefits line at 800-8271000 if you have questions or need more information.

For help applying for Veterans Readiness and Employment assistance contact your VA Regional Office. VR&E is a Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) program. Read the basic information on VR&E at https://www.benefits. va.gov/vocrehab/index.asp.

Veterans can also re-read the Oct. 6, 2021 The Island News article What are veterans’ and military service members’ VR&E benefits at https://bit.ly/3iJ22DE. Read about the VR&E Program and how to apply online, by mail, or in-person, at the VR&E Process Page at https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/.

Veterans and their spouses can also review The Island News articles What veterans and spouses need to know about federal jobs, which are dated Oct. 20 and Oct. 27, 2021, at https://bit.ly/3iGZENB and https://bit.ly/3DiBG4F. Become a homeowner The VA can help veterans obtain a VA guaranteed home loan. Learn about VA guaranteed home loans at https://www.benefits.va.gov/ homeloans. The VA helps military service members, veterans, and eligible surviv-

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ing spouses become homeowners. The VA provides a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help veterans buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for their own personal occupancy.

VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. The VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide you with more favorable terms.

The main benefits of using a VA home loan include: • No down payment required. However, lenders may require down payments for some borrowers using the VA home loan guaranty, but the VA does not require a down payment.

• Competitively low interest rates.

• Limited closing costs.

• No need for private mortgage insurance.

• The VA home loan is a lifetime benefit. You can use the guarantee multiple times.

Veterans should download and read the VA Home Loan Guaranty Buyer’s Guide at https://bit.ly/388sxQP. Veterans can also call the VA Regional Loan Center at 877-827-3702 or visit their VA Regional Loan Center to get answers to questions on VA home loans.

Apply for a military serviceconnected disability rating from the VA Veterans may be eligible to apply for monthly disability compensation for service-connected disabilities.

Learn online about applying for Disability Compensation at https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file.

Veterans can also get answers to their questions on how to file for disability compensation by calling the VA Benefits line at 800-8271000 or by visiting their local VA Regional Office.

Veterans should make certain they prepare for and take maximum advantage of the Separation Health Assessment, which is a single exam that supports the VA disability compensation program and Department of Defense (DoD) mandatory separation, history, and physical exam. The VA conducts the exam when the service member is applying for disability compensation and has at least 90 days remaining on

active duty.

DoD conducts the exam for service members who aren’t filing a disability compensation claim or have fewer than 90 days remaining on active duty. The assessment provides a complete medical evaluation at separation, which documents any medical concerns identified during the service member’s military career.

Most importantly, veterans should read the information at the VA website www.va.gov and https://www.va.gov/ disability/how-to-file-claim/ before they separate from military service. They should also read The Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors Pamphlet 80-19-01 at https://bit.ly/3qFWTRc. You can file a claim with the help of a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or another certified adviser. S.C. County Veteran Affairs Offices’ addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses can be found at https://scdva.sc.gov/ county-veterans-affairs-offices. Filing a claim can be complicated and confusing, therefore using a VSO is always wise.

Veterans may want to read the past veteran’s benefits articles from The Island News to help them understand disability compensation and how to apply.

Dec. 16, 2020: Are you eligible for VA Disability Benefits? – https://bit.ly/3IIC7X5.

The Eligibility for VA disability benefits page is found at https://www.va.gov/disability/ eligibility.

Nov. 18, 2020: Why military members should keep good records of injuries and illnesses – https://bit.ly/3uxwJkG. Dec. 22, 2020: How do I file a claim for Service-Connected Disability with the VA? – https://bit.ly/3NptsMJ. Dec. 30, 2020: Are you eligible for VA Disability Compensation and other benefits for illnesses, conditions caused by hazardous materials (HAZMAT)? – https://bit. ly/3LkbFVl. Dec. 1, 2021: Are you eligible for veterans’ benefits based on presumptive conditions? – https://bit. ly/3tINzO8.

Feb. 16, 2022: Who can help me determine what my veterans’ benefits are and help me file a claim? – https:// bit.ly/3DfxVx1.

Plan for your family’s financial future (VA Life Insurance) The VA provides valuable life insurance benefits to give service members, veterans, and their families the peace of mind that comes with knowing their family is protected. Veterans should carefully read the informa-

tion at https://www.benefits. va.gov/insurance/ before leaving military service.

Veterans should call the VA Service Mans’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) phone 800-419-1473 to get answers to their questions on VA life insurance. Read about the New VA Life Insurance Program called VALI at https://bit.ly/3tTncFz. There is too much information on VA insurance options and eligibility for this article, but veterans should read all the information at https:// www.va.gov/life-insurance/ options-eligibility/. At this website veterans can learn about VA Life Insurance Options including: • Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI): Get group life insurance while you’re serving.

• Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI): Add coverage for your spouse and dependent children (children who rely on you for financial support).

• Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI): Get short-term financial support to help you recover from a severe injury.

• Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI): Get group life insurance once you’ve ended your service.

• Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI): If you’re disabled because of an injury or illness caused—or made worse—by your active service, continue your life insurance beyond 2 years after you leave the military.

• Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI): If you have a severe service-connected disability, get mortgage protection insurance for a home that’s been adapted to meet your needs.

Apply for supplemental income The VA Veterans Pension Program provides supplemental income to eligible low-income wartime veterans.

Read about this benefit at https://www.va.gov/pension.

This website covers Eligibility for Veterans Pension, How to apply for a VA pension as a Veteran, Aid and Attendance benefits, housebound allowance and VA Survivors Pension. Veterans can call the VA Benefits Line at 800-8271000 for more information on supplemental income.

Request your military service medical and personnel records and your discharge papers

EDITOR’S NOTE This is Part 2 in a two-part series.

Every veteran needs a copy of his or her service records and discharge papers (DD214, DD215, Report of Separation, or other forms of discharge papers). Read about how to request copies of your service records and discharge papers at https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/ and at the National Archives at https://www. archives.gov/veterans.

Veterans may also want to read the Jan. 20, 2021 The Island News article on veterans’ benefits How do I get a copy of my DD Form 214 and other service records? at https://bit. ly/37VOemS. As always, the author of this article recommends you use a trained and certified Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to help you understand and apply for veteran and veterans’ family benefits.

You can find an accredited representative or a VSO in the following ways: 1. S.C. County VSO Directory. Go to list of names, phone numbers, addresses and email addresses at the SC Directory of VSOs at https:// bit.ly/3HNQLwt. Make sure you call them and make an appointment before going to their office. This will ensure you will know what to bring with you (for example DD214, Military Medical and Personnel Records, etc.) and prevent you from wasting a trip to the office without an appointment.

2. eBenefits Gateway. Go to eBenefits gateway at VSO Search – VA/ DoD eBenefits to find a local representative (including a recognized VSO, an attorney, or a claims agent) by state/ territory, zip code, or the organization’s name. Open https:// bit.ly/35ZKNur in your browser and click on Go to eBenefits.

3. DVA General Counsel Veterans and Military Organizations Directory. Or search the VA Office of the General Counsel’s list at https:// bit.ly/3gGQWht to find VA-recognized organizations and VA-accredited individuals by name, city, state, or zip code. You can also download and view the VA’s Office of the Secretary Veterans and Military Organizations 2019 Directory at https://bit. ly/3HMYc7m.

Following are the phone numbers and email addresses

of other S.C. and Ga. county VSOs in The Island News footprint.

Beaufort County – 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort, S.C. 29906; 843-255-6880; fax no. 843-255-9445. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, by appointment only. The website is https://bit.ly/3uKeZUQ. Colleton County – Janet D. Smith, 843-549-1412, cvao@ colletoncounty.org.

Charleston County – David J. LeBlanc, Sr., 843-9746360, vaoffice@charlestoncounty.org.

Hampton County – Sharon Johnson, 803-914-2085/2087, sjohnson@hamptoncountysc. org.

Dorchester County – Johnny K. Brown, 843-8320050, JKBrown@dorchestercountysc.gov.

Jasper County – Alton Jenkins, 843-726-7727, ajenkins@jaspercountysc.gov.

Berkeley County – Jan Helton, 843-377-8506, jan.helton@berkeleycountysc.gov.

Chatham County, Ga. – Reggie Louis, 912-920-0214, Ext. 2194, reggie.lewis2@ va.gov, 1170 Shawnee Street, Savannah, Ga. 31419.

Liberty County & Hinesville, Ga. – Charles Isaac, 912-408-2948, charles.isaac@ vs.state.ga.us, 500 East Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville, Ga. 31313.

The Veterans Service Organizations like the DAV, VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, and dozens of others also have Veterans Service Officers to help veterans and their family members. For example, the Disabled Veterans of America (DAV) Chapter 12 in Beaufort has an excellent VSO, Michael Vergantino at (843) 301-2543 or mlv1030@ gmail.com. He is ready to help any veteran or veteran’s family member.

There is also an American Legion VSO, Pauly Maloney located in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (843-789-7506, Paula.Maloney@va.gov).

Lastly, there is a State of S.C. VSO, Elizabeth Singleton, in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center at 843789-7456.

You can read more than 40 articles on veterans’ benefits written by Larry Dandridge at www.yourislandnews.com.

Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted Infantryman, ex-Warrant Officer Pilot, and retired Lt. Colonel.

He is a past Veterans Service Officer, a Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Hospital, the Fisher House Charleston Good Will Ambassador, and the VP for Veteran Affairs for the local Army Association Chapter. Larry is the author of the award-winning book Blades of Thunder and a contributing free-lance writer with the Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net or 843-276-7164.

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

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.

Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http:// www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @ portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843295-0058.

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

Through Saturday, Aug. 13, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. A traveling exhibit adapted from an original exhibition and book developed by the Athenaeum Press at the Horry County Museum. The exhibition and book explore how African Americans in the 92nd and 93rd Army infantry divisions fought for racial equality during wartime, and then went on to be active participants in the Civil Rights Movement. It traces the little-known stories of soldiers on the front lines, and how segregation affected their training, service and recognition. The exhibition draws from the work of Maggi Morehouse, Burroughs Distinguished Professor of Southern History and Culture at Coastal Carolina University and a daughter of a commanding officer in the 92nd infantry division. To learn more about “A War on Two Fronts” and other Athenaeum Press projects, visit www.ccu.press or www. warontwofronts.com. Morris Center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-2849227.

Lowcountry Made Markets

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

THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday, March 31 through Sunday, April 3) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Morbius (PG-13, 8 p.m.) and Spider-Man No Way Home (R, 9:50 p.m.) on Screen 1 and The Lost City (PG-13, 8 p.m.) and Scream (PG-13, 9:55 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 Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (April 15) and Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (April 8) – Staff reports

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 843-521-1904 or beaufortjasperymca.org.

Technical College of the Lowcountry Health Sciences Job Fair

4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 31, Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 12, 104 Reynolds Street, Beaufort. More than a dozen employers from across the Lowcountry and beyond will be on hand for the event. The job fair is free and open to the public. In addition, representatives from TCL’s health sciences program area will provide information about its programs in Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Phlebotomy, Patient Care and Emergency Medicine.

Friends of Fort Fremont Oyster Roast

5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 1, Live Oak Park, Port Royal. Tickets are $35. Purchase before March 28. Oysters, chili, appetizers and dessert. Live music by the Sweet Ferns and a silent auction. Bring your own chairs and adult beverages. For more information, email oysterroast@fortfremont.org. Make checks payable to Friends of Fort Fremont, P.O. Box 982, St,. Helena Island, S.C. 29920. Or purchase tickets online at fortfremont.org. Include your email address for receipt.

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 taste-and-mingle event. There will not be assigned seats. If special seating accommodations are necessary, email joy@ mymemorymatters.org. Purchase tickets at mymemorymatters.org.

Race for Life Fundraiser 5K Run/2-mile Walk

8 a.m., Saturday, April 2, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. Hosted by Radiance

Women's Center. Check in time from 8 to 8:30 a.m. 5K race takes runners down to The Sands and then through the historic district of Port Royal. Race medals will be awarded for best race times. Race starts at 9 a.m. Walk begins at Live Oaks Park, journey to The Sands, and return to Live Oaks Park. Prize awarded to individual/team that raises the most money.

All riding in strollers will receive a colorful gift. Walkers depart at 9:15 a.m. Register at https://radiancewomenscenter.com/2022race-for-life/. Registration before March 18 is $35 for adults and $25 for ages 18 and under.

Registration Fee includes run and T-shirt. Race T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after March 18. Registration March 19 and after is $40 for adults and $30 for ages 18 and under. T-Shirt/packet pickup is from noon to 6 p.m., April 1, at Radiance Women’s Center, 21 Marshellen Drive, Beaufort.

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.

Maye River Quilters

Intermediate Indigo Workshop

10 a.m., Saturday, April 2, Church of the Palms, 1419 Okatie Highway. The wearing of masks is encouraged. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244. To attend the meeting as a guest, send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.

The Great Helicopter Egg Drop

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 2, Beaufort Academy Football Field. Registration open on Eventbrite. Tickets are limited. Ages 10 and younger. New Spring Market with more than 50 vendors. Bounce kid zone, face painting, food trucks, D.J. and music.

Race Relations and Unity lecture series

1:30 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 2 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 901 Craven Street, Beaufort. The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club and the Tabernacle Baptist Church are hosting a three-part lecture series. Reverend Kenneth Hodges will begin with a lecture entitled “Robert Smalls-Founder of the S.C. Republican Party,” followed by Al Jenkins with Senator Tim Scott’s Office with a lecture entitled “An Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man,” and the final lecture entitled “Can We Be Different and Respectful At The Same Time?” The program will end with a panel discussion. The event is free; however, donations to the Harriet Tubman Memorial fund will be accepted. Seating is limited. RSVP to handyabc@gmail.com by March 30.

The Gospel Truth: Stories Behind Your Favorite Hymns

2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 2, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Event is free.

Musicologist Dr. Eric Crawford from Benedict College will present the stories behind some traditional gospel hymns. Then, the songs will be performed by members from the local gospel group Pastor Elijah White and the Blessed Ones. Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Jasper County will be onsite to check voter registration status or to register people to vote.

Please register to attend by March 31. For more information, visit morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-284-9227.

Bridges Block Party

5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 2, Port Royal Community Beer Garden. Tickets are $25 through March 30 at https://bit.ly/3trYBHA. Entry included ballot to vote in Shrimp and Grits Cook-Off. Live music by Mike Ponder and Steel Rail Express. Tickets $30 on day of event.

Adult celebration only.

Beaufort County Library Special Programs

These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 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.

Bridges Prep Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament

Saturday and Sunday. April 8-9. Captains meeting, TBD. Weigh in at Butler Marine Dry Stack. Species include spottail bass, spotted sea trout and flounder. Cost is $150 per boat. All funds raised support Bridges Prep athletic programs. Cash prizes for combined weight. Great opportunity to fish and help support the school. Those interested in sponsoring the event, contact Coach Gruel (bgruel@bridgesprep.org) or Gaylets (sgaylets@bridgesprep.org). To register for the tournament, visit https://bit.ly/31JnBi9.

CPR training

8 a.m to noon, Saturday, 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@

Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

9 a.m., 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.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Event is $40. Dying to improve your indigo dyeing techniques? Leanne Coulter of Daufuskie Blues Art Gallery leads this "hands-in" workshop.

Participants will dye a bandana in a natural indigo vat and experiment with more intricate relief methods. Designed for past indigo workshop participants. Please register to attend by April 7. For more information, visit morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-284-9227.

Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s April meeting

7 p.m., Thursday, April 14 10, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Lady’s Island, Meridian Road.

Social begins at 6:30 p.m. The April meeting will be a three-part program on Mahi-Mahi aka Dolphin Fish. Economist and Fishery Manager. Coordinator John Hadley from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will present the following: An overview of Dolphin biology, foraging behavior, and migration patterns; recent changes to management of the Dolphin fishery; potential upcoming changes to management of the Dolphin fishery currently being considered by the Council; and a short discussion will follow on utilizing sea surface temperature charts providing satellite imagery to locate the best opportunities to locate Dolphins. Well known Bluffton Captain and sports writer Collins Doughtie will then present on how to tease, catch, and land large Dolphins. 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.

Soft Shell Crab Festival

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 16, Paris Avenue, Port Royal. Free and open to all ages.

It 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 Beaufort’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. – 1:30 p.m. Guitar man Chris Jones will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. 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.

National Garden Clubs (NGC) flower show

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic Street, Beaufort. The event is free to the public. The horticulture exhibit will include trees, shrubs, flowers and container plants. The show will also include a variety of beautiful floral designs, educational exhibits and photography. Hosted by the Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs, which includes seven local garden clubs: The Beaufort Garden Club, Camelia Garden Club, Dataw Garden Club, Lady's Island Garden Club, Palmetto Garden Club, Royal Pines Garden Club and Sea Islands Garden Club. The Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association will also participate. Interested parties are encouraged to submit entries either through their garden clubs or by reaching out to victoriabergesen@gmail.com.

Christian Women’s Connection

Wednesday, April 20. Celebrate the Lowcountry with a traditional South Carolina meal and program. Learn the Shag, the state's world-renowned dance, and meet Kae Harper Childs explaining "Life is a Dance, but who's leading?” Prepaid reservations – $28 payable to "CWC Bluffton" care of Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton S.C. 29909. For more information, call Julie at 602-750-5465 or email Julie.ott.az@ gmail.com.

Taste of Beaufort

Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort.

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IT'S A BRAND NEW DAY! Vote Marilyn Harris for Beaufort County Council District 2 on Nov. 8, 2022 It is time for a new beginning in Beaufort County. In my 35 years rising through the ranks in Civil Service, I learned that without public trust, there is no public service. As your District 2 representative on the County Council, I will always put my emphasis on service, be open, honest, and visible, and meet challenges with level-headedness and integrity.

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