November 24 edition

Bridge a step close to Register of Historic Places

Nomination moves on to Keeper of the National Register in DC

By Mike McCombs

The Historic Beaufort Founda tion (HBF) and the City of Beaufort announced that the Woods Memo rial Bridge has been approved for listing on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Register Of Historic Places.

HBF Executive Director Cynthia Jenkins and Mayor Stephen Murray attended the meeting of the Nation al Register Board at the S.C. State Historic Preservation Office on Fri day in Columbia for the announce ment, which culminates almost 2 ½ years of work.

“The bridge is an iconic Beaufort

structure and part of the fabric of downtown Beaufort,” Murray told The Island News on Monday. “I feel it’s only appropriate that we added an additional veil of protection.

“The bridge signifies the econom ic expansion of downtown Beaufort to the sea islands,” Jenkins said. “The physical bridge itself is important because its scale relates to the cen turies of history in downtown Beau fort. It is an honest, simple design to help people cross the Beaufort River, while at the same time encouraging boats to travel up and down the In tracoastal Waterway.”

The Beaufort landmark was built

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in 1959 and is one of only a hand full of swing-span bridges still in opera tion. Originally named the Lady’s Is land Bridge, the bridge was renamed in 1971 to honor S.C. Highway Patrol Officer Richard V. Woods who was killed in the line of duty.

“As an icon, the Woods Memorial Bridge is part of downtown Beau fort’s image, with photos of it both day and night being instantly recog nizable as part of Beaufort’s Low country magic,” Jenkins said.

Since the Bridge was attached to Beaufort’s Landmark Historical Dis

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Beaufort looking at some new leadership

BEAUFORT

The campaign signs are gone, ballots have been counted, the challenges are over – at least here in Beaufort County – and we know who our local elected offi cials will be for the coming year.

With all the national publicity about our democracy being at stake and every vote counting, 52 percent of the Beaufort County voters, 138,812 to be clear, turned out to vote. Slightly less than the 71 per cent for the 2020 general election which included a presidential race but ‘tis expected.

Of that number that did vote, 54 percent voted straight-party ballots, a practice that is allowed only in six states – South Carolina, Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Oklahoma.

Over the years there’s been talk in the state legislature about chang ing that, since most states seem to be moving away from the practice. But like medical marijuana, it hasn’t happened yet.

Of those that voted, roughly 3,000 ballots were cast early, aka absentee votes.

As a result of all this, we here in Beaufort are looking at some new leaders.

The 11- member Beaufort County Council will have four new mem bers including David Bartholomew, an attorney who lives on Lady’s

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A sense of community

Good food, fellowship to be found at local community Thanksgiving dinners

By Delayna Earley

If you are in need of a hot, home made meal and some good company on Thanksgiving Day, head on over to the Parish Church of St. Helena.

The church will be holding their 43rd annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24, starting at 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church’s Parish Hall at 507 Newcastle Street in Down town Beaufort.

Community volunteers gathered in the Parish Hall on Monday, Nov. 21, to begin prepping and chopping the vegetables and fruit for the side dish es that will be prepared later this week.

Jai Dowell, Director of Local Mis sions with the church, said that they are expecting to serve more than 1,000 people at this year’s event.

“The past few years we haven’t had as many come out due to COVID, but

this year people are getting out, so we are expecting more. Between that and how expensive food is right now, we are expecting a lot of people,” Dowell said.

The event is put together by a com mittee of volunteers who begin orga nizing the event several months in advance and it relies primarily on do nations of food from members in the community.

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teer to cook the turkeys in their homes to be delivered to the church closer to the day, while other volunteers cook trays of mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, and stuffing in the church’s kitchens.

Jim Cato, a deacon of the church, said that the Thanksgiving meal today is much different than how it started 43 years ago.

“When the church initially started this, it was more of a potluck where everyone brought a covered dish to share,” Cato said about the event.

“After a few years, we decided to change things around to the way it is now because we were serving so many people.”

The church will be serving meals to people who want to eat there, but

Beaufort star’s 89-yard kick return, interception in final period key Eagles’ victory.

The Woods Memorial Bridge was built in 1959 and is one of only a hand full of swing-span bridges still in operation. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

From left, Irene Norris of Port Royal, Peg Dale of Dataw Island, and Cindy Turnbull of Beaufort chop apples and then put them into a bowl filled with lemon juice and water to keep them from turning brown before they are used for the Parish Church of St. Helena’s 43rd annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Monday afternoon at the church’s Parish Hall. The dinner will be held from 11:30

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on Thursday and is free to the public. Delayna Earley/The Island News

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK SAM STEGALL

Beaufort’s Sam Stegall, 42, joined the United States Marine Corps in Rock Hill in 1999. Af ter boot camp at Parris Island and combat training at Camp Lejeune, he attended musicians school in Norfolk to be a Marine Corps drummer.

His first assignment was a tour in Okinawa followed by 2½ years in New Orleans, where he traveled with the USMC Band throughout

LWVB cancels December meeting

The League of Women Voters Beaufort has canceled the Decem ber 8 General Meeting. The next General Meeting will be on the second Thursday of January, Jan. 12, 2023, at the Sea island Presbyte rian Church Meeting Room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Members and the pub lic are invited to attend.

Ongoing meetings for 2023 will be held the second Thursday of each month as has been the past practice. The LWVB is a non-par tisan organization that encourages women and men to examine and educate themselves on local, state

and federal issues. And to deter mine their impact on the commu nity and how to affect beneficial outcomes.

City offices to close on Thanksgiving, day after

City of Beaufort offices will close on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, in honor of Thanksgiving.

Capital Waste Services will not conduct trash and recycling ser vices on Thanksgiving Day. Thurs day customers can expect to get their trash picked up on Friday, and Friday customers can expect

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

‘Anything but paying attention to driving’

You've seen them … sure you have. Coming towards you while drifting slowly, slowly over the centerline.

Only seconds ago, you were driving along, alert but relaxed, hands "easy" at the 4 and 8 o'clock steering wheel positions (Note: you can't strangle a steer ing wheel with a white-knuckle grip), eyes downrange and sweeping left and right while occasionally checking mirrors. What to do? Maybe ease off the gas, flash your high-beams and tap the horn a couple times, while looking for an "escape." Suddenly, the distracted and dazed driver jerks the wheel and the car lurches back into the proper lane. Whew!

As the car passes by, you notice the "driver" staring into a hand-held device; reading, tex ting, or doing a Sudoku puzzle … anything but paying attention to driving. While the "bump and rumble strip" treatment seems to have reduced "driver killed by roadside tree" events, some roads are getting the same nanny-state treatment along the center line. Newer cars up the irritation factor with lane depar ture lights, bells and whistles. Perhaps an "enhanced enforce ment" program for turn signals and lane departures (including when turning) would help. Announce in advance the targeted (and dangerous) misbe havior, then have our profession ally trained drivers (law enforce ment) "encourage us" to raise our awareness, while avoiding crashes. Finally, remember to

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK

Cat of the Week: Sally is looking for a quiet and relaxed home to call her own. She is a beautiful cat who loves a person once she gets to know them. She would not mind a home with another cat. Sally has grown up at our adoption center and is ready to find a family of her own. She is almost 2 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

the South. He separated in 2003 and returned to Rock Hill. He used the GI Bill to earn a bachelor’s de gree from Lee University in Ten nessee and then went on to earn a master’s from Hope Internation al in Fullerton, Calif., and later a doctorate from Walden University in Minneapolis. He and his family have traveled to preach revivals all over the country. Today he pastors

the Pentecostal church Sanctuary of Beaufort on Lady’s Island and continues his preaching at home and abroad as well as operates the Drop Box Mattress and Furniture store on Boundary Street.

– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com

their services on Saturday.

As a reminder, Saturday, Nov. 26, is Small Business Saturday.

South Atlantic Bank opens Beaufort office

South Atlantic Bank’s new Beau fort office located at 11-E Robert Smalls Parkway opened its doors to the public on Monday, Nov. 21.

The full-service branch offers a complete line of personal and business financial services. This is South Atlantic Bank’s 12th branch along the South Carolina coast and the fourth in the Beaufort County area. “We are excited to expand

into the City of Beaufort. We are committed to supporting our coastal communities by provid ing local banking and tailor-made products and services,” South At lantic Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Wayne Wicker said in a release.

Christian Kata, senior vice pres ident, commercial relationship manager, and Jose Vergara, vice president, branch manager and re tail business development officer, will lead the Beaufort team. Kata has 12 years of banking experience in the Beaufort market and Verga ra has more than 20 years of bank ing experience in Beaufort.

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drive right and pass left!

– Ed Trottier, Lady's Island

Can Bi-partisanship work? Yes!

Recently, Representative Nancy Mace (R, SC-1) once again took a bipartisan step in the best interests of the Lowcountry, the nation and the planet. She be came a co-sponsor of the RISEE ACT officially named, Reinvest ing in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems.

If the bill passes, it will free up funds currently focused on the Gulf of Mexico and make them available to coastal states for coastal restoration, hurri cane protection, and research to protect fisheries and all marine ecosystems. Watching the tides in front of my house and the storm

damage on Hunting Island, I’ll be personally happy, as many of you, to have these resources available.

In addition, the bill will make 50% of the funds from offshore wind leases available to neighbor ing coastal states. As an advocate for addressing climate change, I know development of wind and solar production is critical to our future safety. The RISSEE ACT makes an important contribution toward that end.

The bill will fail without biparti san support. Unfortunately, bipar tisanship is a bruising endeavor in our Congress. Please express your appreciation to Congresswoman Mace and let Senators Graham and Scott know that we want them on board too. Call, email or go to cclusa.org/write.

Dog of the Week: Augustus is one of the cool kids. This laid back guy has one very special thing about him. He is deaf. He is a very smart dog who enjoys meeting new friends as often as he can. Augustus is 3 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Sally, Augustus, 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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– Tim Joy, Chapter Leader, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Beaufort

The Beaufort bench project now tallies 17 benches (completed or under construction) in Beaufort’s cultural and historic district. Artist Aki Kato was commissioned for a bench at the Pat Conroy Literary Center, located at 601 Braden Street. Ron Callari captured a photo of his bench, which pictures scenes representing Conroy’s first book, “The Water is Wide,” a novel based on Conroy’s year as a teacher on Daufuskie Island. The novel later became a 1974 film titled “Conrack,” starring Jon Voight. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com

Wreaths Across America set for Dec. 17

Sponsorships needed to cover every veteran headstone at Beaufort National Cemetery

Wreaths Across America

Beaufort will hold a Remem brance Wreath placement ceremony again this year on Saturday, Dec. 17, for veterans buried in Beaufort National Cemetery.

The ceremony begins at noon. The public is invited to welcome the trucks and mo torcycle escort into Beaufort, which will be followed by a short ceremony and then the wreath placement.

More than 26,000 veterans are buried in Beaufort Nation al Cemetery, and the group’s goal every year is to place wreaths on as many head

stones as possible. Last year, every headstone had a wreath placed on it. Group members are working hard for wreath sponsorships but still have a way to go to make the goal.

You can sponsor a veter an’s Remembrance Wreath for $15 at www.wreathsacros samerica.org/GA0175P. Each sponsorship goes toward a live, balsam wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero as we en deavor to honor all veterans

laid to rest as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organiza tion best known for placing wreaths on veterans’ head stones at Arlington National Cemetery. However, in 2021, the organization placed more than 2.4 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths at more than 3,100 participating loca tions nationwide.

Throughout the calen dar year you can tune in to

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Wreaths Across America Ra dio, 24/7, to learn more about the mission and those who support it across the coun try, as well as the hundreds of local charitable efforts nationwide that are funded through the Group Sponsor ship Program.

Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza tion founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-lay ing ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by

And, oh, the pies

By Bob Sofaly

After a two-year hiatus be cause of COVID concerns, the Beaufort Academy Lower School students hosted their an nual Thanksgiving Feast on Fri day at the school’s playground.

About 300 students, parents and loved ones attended the smorgasbord-themed lunch in seasonally cool weather.

After an animated song of thanks and blessing by the Kin dergarten class, the crowd was treated to all sorts of Thanks giving meats, vegetables and, of course, many different flavors of pie. All sorts of pies!

There were gallons upon gal lons of tea – sweet and unsweet – and lemonade.

Some of the younger stu dents took their parents around on a guided tour of the play ground, while others were con tent to spend time with their friends and family at the time. Still others kept a sharp eye on the pies. And there were pies … many pies.

Parents prepared their food themselves, including tea and water and lemonade. The pot luck lunch was informally eaten at tables in the open under pre fect blue skies, though it was a bit chilly. Friends and neighbors chatted among themselves, and new friends were made after brief introductions as Johnny’s dad or Sarah’s mom. All seemed to have a great time to kick off the traditional Holiday season. And there were pies. Many sweet, heavenly pies.

trict, Murray said, “we were surprised that it wasn’t already on the Register” when the top ic came up several years ago.

Mayor Billy Keyserling had an interest in getting the Bridge on the Register as his

time in office was coming to a close, and Murray shared that goal.

Worried those outside of Beaufort may make a decision to replace the Bridge, in 2020, the HBF and the City raised funds to hire consultant Kyle Campbell of Preservation South to prepare the National Register Nomination. After two years of work, that nom

ination was presented to the S.C. State Historic Preserva tion board.

The nomination will now be sent to the Keeper of the National Register in Wash ington D.C., for review before listing on the Register.

“Having the State Review Board approve our nomina tion is a big step forward,” Jenkins said, “but it still re

quires favorable review by the Keeper of the Register at the Department of the Interior.”

Jenkins and Murray talk ed about what a single span bridge that might replace the Woods Memorial Bridge might mean for downtown Beaufort.

According to both, to get to the required height – 65 feet – at the Beaufort River’s deep

est point, where the swing span of the Woods Memorial Bridge is now, the base of a new single span bridge would begin its ascent roughly four blocks down on Carteret Street from the intersection with Bay Street, or approxi mately where Carteret Street Methodist Church sits.

And, as Jenkins points out, there are currently no struc

Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organi zation’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordi nating wreath-laying ceremo nies in December at Arling ton, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.

All Wreaths Across Amer ica Day events are, non-po litical/religious events, open to all.

tures in downtown Beaufort that are 65 feet tall.

“It’s hard to imagine what a structure like that would affect downtown Beaufort,” Jenkins said.

Explore Beaufort was the first to report this story.

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

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From staff reports

Tylor Brown, right, a Kindergartener at Beaufort Academy, and her mother, CarLee, prepare their plates at the school’s Thanksgiving Feast on Friday at the school’s playground. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID concerns, about 300 people crammed into the playground under perfect skies to enjoy time with their children and other parents. Photos by Bob Sofaly/The Island News

And the pies. Many, many heavenly sweet pies of every description.

Thomas McDougall, a 5th-grader at Beaufort Academy, loads his plate as he eyes the pies during Beaufort Academy’s Lower School Thanksgiving Feast on Friday at the school’s playground.

Dinners

they also have take-away and delivery options as well for those who cannot make it to the meal.

The event is open to every one and will begin directly fol lowing the 10 a.m. service in the church.

For more information or to find out how to reserve a takeaway or delivery meal go to www.sthelenas1712.org or by calling the church at 843-5221712.

Hemingway’s Bistro and Panini’s in downtown Beaufort are also going to be hosting their 29th annual Orphans & Strays Thanksgiving Dinner.

The event will begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Heming way’s Bistro and will continue throughout the afternoon.

The entrées will be provid ed by Hemingway’s Bistro and Panini’s, but they invite guests to bring a side dish to share for the potluck meal. But it is fine to come empty-handed as well. The dinner is free to the public.

Campfire Tyler, a local mu sician, has also volunteered to provide music during the event.

The full bar at Hemingway’s Bistro will also be open during the meal until 1:30 a.m.

If neither of the free com munity Thanksgiving meals excite you, Madison’s will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Brody’s Bar and Grill will close at 4 p.m.

Delayna Earley lives in Beaufort with her husband, two children and Jack Russell. She spent six years as a videographer and photographer for The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette before leaving the Lowcountry in 2018. After freelancing in Myrtle Beach and Virginia, she joined The Island News when she moved back to Beaufort in 2022. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com

Area firefighters to help with Santa’s mail again this year

From staff reports Burton, Lady’s Island/St. Helena, and Sheldon fire fighters are again enthusias tically volunteering to help Santa Claus get his mail from local children by plac ing Santa Mailboxes up at each of their fire stations.

Santa Claus receives his Christmas letters through many means, and wants to make sure that every child has a chance to mail their letters and wish lists to him.

Because fire stations are available in every commu nity, Santa approached his trusted community helpers to once again help him and the community with this im portant task.

Each year local firefight ers coordinate with Santa and his Elves by placing Santa Mailboxes up at their

fire stations for children to mail their letters. Every day, firefighters empty the mail boxes and lock the letters up until Santa’s Elves come to get them and bring them directly to the North Pole and into Santa’s hands. The firefighters feel it is their sa cred and trusted duty to area children and families to help them have the best holiday season possible.

Santa Mailboxes will be going up on Monday, Nov. 28, and will remain up un til the morning of Decem ber 18. Santa Mailboxes are white, adorned with his San ta’s face, and will be plainly visible at the front of each fire station. Santa promises that all letters with a legible name and address will re ceive his personal reply by Christmas.

SANTA MAILBOX LOCATIONS Station 20 – 146 Lady’s Island Drive Station 21 – 725 Sam’s Point Road Station 22 – 1617 Sea Island Parkway Station 23 – 632 Lands End Road Station 24 – 100 Polowana Road Station 40 – 5 Fire Station Lane, Sheldon Station 41 – 66 Keans Neck Road, Sheldon Station 81 – 36 Burton Hill Road, Beaufort Station 82 – 14 Bruce K Smalls Road, Grays Hill Station 83 – 602 Parris Island Gateway, Shell Point Station 84 – 158 Bay Pines Road, Pinewood Station 85 – 2 Market Street, Habersham Beaufort Inn – 809 Port Republic Street Santa Mailboxes will be going up on Monday, Nov. 28, and will remain up until the morning of December 18. Submitted photo.

Child seriously injured in head-on crash

From staff reports

The Burton Fire District and Beaufort County EMS responded to a motor ve hicle collision on Roseida Road late in the afternoon on Wednesday, Nov. 16, which resulted in a child suffering serious injuries.

Just after 4:30 p.m., Bur ton firefighters and Beaufort County EMS responded to the 7000 block of Roseida

Road for a report of a “headon” motor vehicle collision.

Emergency crews arrived on scene to a two-vehicle colli sion between a passenger vehicle and a van, with both vehicles sustaining heavy damages.

There were two children in the passenger vehicle, howev er only one child was trans ported with what appeared to be serious to potentially criti

cal injuries. According to the Burton Fire District, it is not believed either of the children were properly restrained.

Injuries to other occu pants are unknown, and no one other than the child was transported. Roseida Road was closed, and emergency crews remained on scene for more than an hour assisting the occupants and removing roadway hazards.

Autism Society celebrating ‘Giving Tuesday’

From staff reports

The Autism Society of South Carolina (SCAS) will kick off the giving season by inspiring people to connect through dance while raising funds to promote Autism awareness. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity move ment, unleashing the power of generosity by encourag ing millions of people to give, collaborate and cele brate kindness.

This year’s Giving Tues

day will be observed on Tuesday, Nov. 29; however, donations and sponsorships are welcomed throughout the year.

Autism Society of South Carolina is a statewide non-profit organization that provides services necessary for persons affected by au tism spectrum disorder. Do nations are used to provide emergency shelter or resi dential placement, summer camp sponsorships, training

for families and/or caregiv ers, family care packets, out reach services and so much more. SCAS also strongly advocates with state and federal governments to pass legislation for the autism community.

“Our organization is committed to educating, motivating, and inspiring those seeking connections and resources,” Executive Director Shawn Keith said in a release. “We thrive on

equipping those affected by Autism with knowledge and support to maximize their quality of life.”

This event is open to any one and encourages inter ested persons to submit a video through email or par ticipate in person at the local office. It will be live streamed via Facebook on Nov. 29, be tween noon and 6 p.m.

At the top of each hour, donors will be acknowl edged, and a celebration of

dance will be showcased to viewers. Performers must adhere to participation requirements posted on Facebook and the compa ny’s website at www.scau tism.org. Donations can be made on our website, via cash app ($scautismsoci ety), dropped off or mailed to 806 12th Street, West Co lumbia, SC 29169. You may also contact the office di rectly for more information at 803-403-1908.

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Island and beat veteran Councilman Paul Sommer ville in the primary for the Council District 2 seat.

All the new members are Republicans which leaves only two Democrats – York Glover and Gerald Dawson – on the council. Not that it really matters for the County Council, most of their issues and votes don’t reflect a party line; it’s much more a north of the Broad-south of the Broad faction.

The 11- member Board of Education also will see four new members and since they don’t run on party, there’s no Republican vs. Democrat split there either. But considering the issues the board has been facing – from COVID-masking to book-banning to CRT-teach ing – there definitely will be splits. It’s probably a good thing Superintendent Rodri guez who by most reports is doing a pretty good job of keeping the public education

system floating, got a 5 per cent pay raise and contract extension, before the new board shows its colors.

The four members of the Beaufort City Council are go ing to include one newcomer, Josh Scallate who, at age 31, replaces Mayor Stephen Mur ray as the youngest person up there.

Scallate, a native of Beau fort and firefighter with the Lady’s Island Fire Depart ment, jumped into the polit ical ring this year, first with a challenge to Alice Howard in the spring Republican primary for County Council District 4. Howard won the primary by 135 votes but Scallate, who lives in Mossy Oaks, opted to run again for one of the two City Coun cil seats on the November ballot. And he won, besting his closest challenger Josh Gibson by 18 votes.

Incumbent Council man Mike McFee was top vote-getter, winning another four-year term and extend ing his tenure on council to 14 years. Councilman Phil Cromer, who opted not to seek re-election after two

terms, will return to non-po litical duties after next month’s swearing-in of the all-male council.

Disclaimer: All these sta tistics, and much, much more are available on the state Elections Commission’s web site, scvotes.org. Best source for getting voting results.

Will Green Space initiative be our salvation?

BEAUFORT – It wasn’t just political leaders voters chose earlier this month. A majority of voters said “yes” to a plan that will allow the county to raise sales taxes for two years to purchase land targeted for development.

The vote was 53 percent to 47 percent, a bit closer than some had speculated since the proposal came with the blessing of the sacrosanct Beaufort County Open Land Trust, which in its own right has protected more than 25,000 acres of land from development over the past 33 years.

But the voters said “yes” and the additional sales penny, which will be collect ed beginning in May and continue for two years or until $100 million is collect ed, is ready to serve as a pilot project for the state’s Green Space Sales Tax Act. The legislation, adopted by the General Assembly in May, just before it adjourned for the year, was the effort of state Sen. Tom Davis who was looking for options to slow the rapid development of open spaces in areas such

The drop box outside the U.S. Post Office on Charles Street is back in service after almost six months of being out of commission. The metal box was damaged by some crazies who must have thought there was money inside to be had. It was replaced in late summer but then remained closed with a plastic bag over its “head” until just before the election. This strange inconvenience prompted rumors to fly that the facility was destined for closure. One wellconnected "rock star" developer said the facility was indeed slated for closure, saying, "it's just a matter of when." Sources close to reality, including Congresswoman Nancy Mace's office, declined to comment. Lolita Huckaby/The Island News

as Beaufort County.

As soon as Davis pre sented the plan in June, the County Council jumped on board that train, abandoning plans to go for a separate sale tax plan that a citizens task force had been working on for months to prioritize transportation projects for a referendum question.

It was lack of specific details about the operation of Green Space Sales Tax program that some critics raised, including former state Rep. Edie Rodgers. That the money raised in Beaufort County could be used to pur

chase development rights or property outside of Beaufort County was one concern.

Another concern was that a seven-member panel would be established to decide which properties would be “saved” with the sales tax revenues.

While all this gets straight ened out and process begins, the Open Land Trust, con tract managers of the coun ty’s Rural and Critical Lands Program which also buys property or development rights to protect open space from development, has been busy bringing parcels to the

County Council for purchase approval.

Most recent action was last week when the Council delayed a decision to swap Camp St. Mary’s property for protected property in the Okatie area. The proposal, which was tabled over the recommendations of the ad ministrative staff, is designed to come up with land for a new library, recreation areas and a recycling convenience center in the Bluffton area.

Not to cast doubt on the whole process, since we’re talking about saving the area’s natural beauty, but it’s kinda like a shell game, difficult to follow the moves but hoping for a win.

Let us count our many blessings

BEAUFORT – Deputy County Administrator for Infrastructure and Engineer ing Jared Fralick recently started off what could have been a heated meeting about proposed traffic improve ments for Lady’s Island with a simple question for his listeners: Why do you choose to live in Beaufort?

It’s a good question which all of us should ponder, at least once a year… maybe Thanksgiving?

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

Burton firefighters and Beaufort County EMS responded Wednesday, Nov. 16, to the 7000 block of Roseida Road. Photo courtesy of Burton Fire District.

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PRSF announces Recycled Art Contest winners, prizes

From staff reports

OKATIE – Dozens of talent ed artists and budding envi ronmentalists were recognized for artwork representing as pects related to the Port Royal Sound on Monday, Nov. 14.

The 5th annual Recycled Art Contest was created to help remind the community how important it is to reduce, reuse or recycle waste ma terials as it supports PRSF’s mission to keep the water and land of the Port Royal Sound area clean and healthy.

This years’ winners by cate gory were:

Best School Entry: Battery Creek High School, Patsy Stowe

• Best Group Entry: Rod and Ty Newsome

• Best Individual Entry: Pamela Glover Best Youth Individual Entry: Amelia Matis (age 10)

• Best Use of Recycled Materials: Hilton Head Island Middle School, Andrea Norman PRSF Award – Best Represents the Port Royal Sound: Hilton Head Island Elementary School Artistically Gifted & Talented students, Helen Ashton

• Best in Show: Calvary Day School, Christine Powell

Honorable mentions were: Drew Cunningham (Individual) Michael Church

ART BRIEFS

Short story conference held again in

Beaufort

The 6th Short Story Amer ica Conference on Fiction was held near Beaufort the weekend of November 4-6 at Dataw Island. Short-story writers and novelists from around the country were in town, joining top Lowcountry authors and poets for what has been described as one of the best writers' conferences in the country.

The opening reception was downtown at the historic Lewis Reeve Sams House on Bay Street, graciously hosted by owners Gwen and Scott Myers. Conference host Tim Johnston once again praised Beaufort as a perfect town for the short-story literary art form.

"We've held this writers' conference in Beaufort six times for a reason,” Johnston said. “The Lowcountry is beau tiful, has been home to great writers for many decades, and

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Stacey Schultz, Sea Island Sips (Individual) Fine Arts at the Citadel, Tiffany Silverman (School)

Robin Davidson (Individual)

Open to individuals, clubs, schools, families and busi nesses, the winning Sound-re lated artwork was made almost entirely of recycled materials and/or trash. Award recipients received $300, with a grand prize of $500 for the Best in Show. Judges for the contest included Sharon Stew art, PRSF volunteers, and the Arts Industry Director from the South Carolina Arts Com mission. More than $2,000 in prize money was provided by the SC Arts Commission, supported by the National En dowment for the Arts.

“I admired how each par

ticipant thoughtfully used the recycled materials to tell the story of the importance of the environment,” said La Rucha la Murphy, a contest judge and member of the SC Arts Commission. “The works were creative, thought-provoking and well crafted. Each unique in their own way, the works presented an integration of art, nature and community.”

All art entries will remain on display at the Sharon and Dick Stewart Maritime Cen ter, located at 310 Okatie Highway, through Jan. 1, 2023, and can be found on PRSF’s Facebook page. Winning en tries will stay throughout the month of January 2023.

To learn more about the Port Royal Sound Foundation and the Maritime Center fea turing Beaufort County’s only aquarium, visit PortRoyal SoundFoundation.org or call 843-645-7774.

Sheree Richnow's new chil dren's picture book, Dixie The Rescue Dog Makes New Friends. The book features 12 rescue dogs from Dixie's neighborhood.

Join Dixie and Richnow for book readings and signings at the following locations, dates, and times:

Dec. 2: During Night on the Town, The Rustic Pup, Beaufort.

Dec. 3: 10:30 a.m., The Beaufort Bookstore on Boundary Street.

is a natural home for every form of literature. Pat Con roy, Beaufort's greatest writer and literary legacy, once told me that while he never wrote anything short, the short story was always among his favorite reading experiences.”

Children’s book to benefit animal rescue

Local no-kill animal shel ters will benefit from author

Dec. 7: 3 p.m., Jumpin' Jellybeans, Tanger Outlets, Bluffton.

Dec. 10: 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, Hilton Head Island.

Dec. 17: 10:30 a.m., Jump in' Jellybeans, Tanger Out lets, Bluffton.

All donations offered during book readings and signings in December will go to Lovable Paws Rescue. – From staff reports

Dancers take a bow at the end of Act I, The Christmas Party, written by Tchaikovsky in 1892. Although not well received at first, The Nutcracker has become a seasonal favorite since. The third annual Beaufort Community Nutcracker was performed by more than 80 local dancers of all ages Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20, at Beaufort High School’s Performing Arts Center. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Dan Conover speaks at the 6th Short Story America Conference on Fiction earlier this month at Dataw Island. Submitted photo.

Fifth annual event brings awareness to importance of clean, healthy waterways

Best School Entry: Battery Creek High School, Patsy Stowe

How senior donors can avoid scams

Con artists masquerading as charities can victimize anyone, but seniors are es pecially vulnerable to such criminals. Men and women who perpetrate charitable fraud often target older men and women, feeling that se niors are more likely to have a significant amount of mon ey in their bank accounts and less likely to report crimes for fear of embarrassment.

But even if seniors are prime targets for charitable fraud, they still can take steps to safeguard themselves from scammers looking to exploit their generosity.

• Never donate over the phone. No reputable charity will insist on a donation over the phone. When a person calls and says they represent a charity, they should be willing to send you in formation in the mail so you can further explore their organization before making your final deci sion. If a caller attempts to pressure you into do nating over the phone, hang up.

• Keep a list of organiza tions you have donat ed to in the past. Many people who perpetuate charitable fraud refer ence a past relationship or donation history be tween their victims and the charity the criminal is claiming to represent.

Maintain a list of your donation history, includ ing the organizations you have donated to and the amount of those dona tions. This can help you verify if the person call ing, emailing, or visiting you is telling the truth.

• Do not feel obligated to give. Many charities send gifts to their do nors as a token of appre ciation for their support.

Some criminals mas querading as charities will send gifts to poten tial victims in an attempt to fool them into writ ing a check. Whether a charity is legitimate or not, seniors should not feel obligated to donate simply because they re ceived a gift. If you re

ceive a gift and want to donate, confirm that the organization that sent you the gift is legitimate and not an imposter or ganization that is bait ing you with a gift. If the gift was accompanied by

Store and

when the meal was orig inally served.

Storing leftovers may not be so simple, as poor ly stored foods may end up causing illness when eaten later. Learn the basics of left overs and how to prolong the shelf life of foods left behind.

Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, is caused by harmful bacteria growing in food. Few people can detect changes in the taste or texture of contami nated food, so it can be dif ficult to know if an item is

a donation form, do not fill out that form, choos ing instead to make a direct donation via the organization’s website a site you should find in dependent of the mailer/ gift you received, or mail

• Insist that your person al information is not shared. Before making a charitable donation, donors are often noti fied that their contact information is likely to be sold to or traded with other charities. This can lead to an influx of char itable solicitations that elderly men and women may find overwhelming.

So, prior to making a donation, speak directly with the charity and in sist that none of your in formation be shared with other charities or organi zations. If this cannot be arranged, find an orga nization willing to make such a concession and contribute to that charity instead.

a check directly to the organization after you independently confirm its address, be it through your own research or by contacting the Better Business Bureau (www. bbb.org).

Ask for help. If you are confused when it comes time to make your an nual donations, ask a son, daughter, or trusted confidante for help so you can rest easy know ing your donation goes where you intend for it to go.

dangerous to eat, says The Mayo Clinic. Bacteria grow well in what is termed “the danger zone.” This is be tween 40 F and 140 F.

Many instances of food borne illness can be pre vented through proper food handling, which begins when food is purchased and continues during the cook ing process, culminating in the safe storage of left overs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safe ty and Inspection Service recommends refrigerating leftovers within two hours of cooking food or holding it hot. All food that has been left out for more than two hours should be discarded if

it is perishable. The Mayo Clinic advises that most leftovers can be kept between three to four days in the refrigerator. If they will not be eaten in that time frame, it’s best to freeze the food for a later time. When frozen, some foods can last between three and four months.

To cool food rapidly and deter the growth of bacte ria, separate food into small, shallow containers. Cut large items of food into small er portions to cool. Do not allow foods to cool on the counter before storing them in the refrigerator.

Thawing out leftovers presents another possible

What can you do to prevent bad breath?

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more water.

to have bad breath. Also try to avoid alcoholic beverag es, which often cause bad breath.

Avoid using tobacco prod ucts. Any kind of tobacco can cause halitosis. Sometimes a dry mouth has an unpleasant smell. If your mouth is dry, you can suck on sugar-free mints, chew sugar-free gum or drink

Most mouthwashes do not have a long-lasting effect on bad breath. If you use a mouthwash, swish it around in your mouth for 30 sec onds before spitting it out. If you wear removable den tures, take them out at night. Brush the dentures and soak them overnight in a disin fecting solution. Removable

safety issue. Use a cold water bath, the refrigerator or the microwave to defrost frozen leftovers. Refrigerated foods can simply be reheated.

When reheating leftovers, make sure they reach 165 F. Gravies, soups and sauces should be brought to a roll ing boil. The USDA also rec ommends covering leftovers to reheat them. This retains moisture and ensures that food will heat all the way through. When cooking foods in the microwave, check for cold spots in the food, and reheat accordingly.

Safe handling of leftovers can help prevent illness and ensure that leftover food does not go to waste.

braces and retainers should also be cleaned. Follow the directions of your dentist.

See your dentist twice a year to have your teeth cleaned.

If you can’t get rid of bad breath on your own, see your family doctor to find out if a more serious problem is causing it.

Source: www.Familydoctor.org

Safely store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Many seniors are targeted for charitable fraud via the Internet.

thanks back into Thanksgiving

With the holiday sea son upon us starting with Thanksgiving, it may sud denly become one of the most stressful times of the year. Between the long-dis tance travel, shopping, cook ing, hosting and oftentimes hectic extended family visits, it’s hard to remember to take pause and just “give thanks”. To lessen the tensions of holiday expectations, there are things that you can do to enhance the gratitude (and enjoyment!) quotient of the day ... which is important not only for mental health, but for physical health as well.

Gratitude is bonding and allows us to meet difficult situ ations with less stress. In fact, difficult situations may stimu late gratitude. Gratitude offers the ability to buffer us against stress, reducing post-trau matic stress. Gratitude allows families

a sense of belonging,

parent PULSE ©

So how can we learn to foster an atmosphere of grat itude, blessing each other and the earth we live upon, even in the stressful situation of a Thanksgiving dinner with some difficult family mem bers? Here are five sugges tions:

1. Shop the local farmer's market for food grown by local farmers who work is not only to grow food but also build soil. This food con nects your community and is a blessing to eat. Your support of local farmers is a blessing to them.

2. Make your holiday food preparation an event in it self. Don't squeeze shopping and meal preparation be tween your usual tasks. Take breaks with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy yourself. Re

member to prepare and cook with love.

3. Begin the meal with a blessing. Ask each person to say one thing that brings joy to him or her or that he/she is grateful for. Hold hands in the circle of the table. It mat ters that you begin the meal in reverence and gratitude.

4. Remember your favorite Thanksgiving. After dessert, hand out pens and paper and have everyone write a short paragraph about their favorite Thanksgiving memory. Read these aloud to each other.

5. As you clean up, review the meal and the conversa tion. Even dishwashing can be a time to reflect on grat itude for those dear friends and family in your life who shared Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Tips to help keep kids healthy during the holidays

The holidays are almost here and many of us will be spending time with family, which could mean exposure to germs and viruses.

To help keep kids from get ting sick, Adam Keating, MD, pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s said now is a good time to make sure children are up-to-date on routine vaccines.

“Our standard childhood immunizations do a good job of protecting kids against dis eases but particularly for our

youngest ones, it’s worth men tioning to family members that you’re visiting to see if they are up-to-date on things like their whooping cough or pertussis vaccine,” said Dr. Keating.

Health experts predict a more significant flu season this year. Dr. Keating said younger kids are at the highest risk.

Children six months of age and older should get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccine.

The CDC recommends the bivalent COVID-19 booster for children ages five and up.

Infection prevention is about the basics: cover your cough, distance from fami ly members with illness and practice good hand hygiene. And if kids or family mem bers are at an elevated risk of illness, consider wearing a mask to avoid transmission.

Make sure that you and your children are using soap and water to wash hands or hand sanitizer if available, particularly before eating or any opportunity before you are touching your face. En

courage kids and adults to avoid touching their face in specifically what is called the T-zone —across the eyes and down the nose and the mouth where you can get a respira tory illnesses.

If your child gets sick during the holidays, he sug gests additional medical care if they develop a fever or have difficulty breathing.

Source: ccnewsservice@ccf.org Nov. 15, 2022

WE HUMANS ARE AMAZING BEINGS:

We may not always like to talk about them, but every one has to deal with bodily functions on a daily basis. Here is interesting informa tion about the involuntary and sometimes unpleasant actions of our bodies. This excerpt article is meant to be humorous and some comments may not be medi cally exact.

Bodily Functions:

Sneezes regularly exceed 100 mph. There’s a good rea son why you can’t keep your eyes open when you sneeze–that sneeze is rocketing out of your body at close to 100 mph. This is, of course, a good reason to cover your mouth when you sneeze.

Coughs clock in at about

Women blink twice as many times as men do. That’s a lot of blinking ev ery day. The average person, man or woman, blinks about 13 times a minute.

A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball. No wonder you have to run to bathroom when you feel the call of the wild. The average bladder holds about 400-800 cc of fluid but most people will feel the urge to go long before that at 250 to 300 cc.

thankful that most waste is fairly water-filled, as drier harder stools are what cause constipation and are much harder and sometimes pain ful to pass.

60 mph. Viruses and colds get spread around the office and the classroom quickly during cold and flu season. With 60 mph coughs spray ing germs far and wide, it’s no wonder.

Approximately 75% of human waste is made of water. While we might typically think that urine is the liquid part of human waste products, the truth is that what we consider sol id waste is actually mostly water as well. You should be

Feet have 500,000 sweat glands and can produce more than a pint of sweat a day. With that kind of sweat-producing power it’s no wonder that your gym shoes have a stench that can peel paint. Additional ly, men usually have much more active sweat glands than women.

During your lifetime, you will produce enough saliva to fill two swimming pools. Saliva plays an important part in beginning the diges tive process and keeping the mouth lubricated, and your mouth produces quite a bit of it on a daily basis.

The average person ex pels flatulence 14 times each day. Even if you’d like to think you’re too dignified to pass gas, the reality is that almost everyone will at least a few times a day. Digestion causes the body to release

gases which can be painful if trapped in the abdomen and not released.

Earwax production is necessary for good ear health. While many people find earwax to be disgusting, it’s actually a very important part of your ear’s defense system. It protects the deli cate inner ear from bacteria, fungus, dirt and even insects. It also cleans and lubricates the ear canal.

Source: Very Cool Facts About the Human Body blog.

and good friends to develop

especially in the face difficult situations.

Everywhere That People Care The trusted Care magazine is now back in print as a regular con tributor to The Island News, with Karen Mozzo as editor. Together we’ll deliver information, references, and options for a healthier life.

Whom Do You Thank?

In a recent survey, 10% of Americans state that they do not believe in God or any sort of higher power.

Such beliefs typically reflect a materialistic view of the world: the only things that exist are those which can be observed and measured. If this is true, God does not exist, and neither does the human soul.

Are we all here due to the workings of random chance? The quirky personality of a loved one, the hilarious wit of a relative, and the love we experience for them: are these merely the interaction of chemical processes in our brains, the firing of neurons? If so, we really have no one to thank.

33% of Americans state that they do not believe in God, but they believe “in some higher power or spiritual force.”

This reflects a trend in our culture to imagine God as an impersonal force or energy, a “something” rather than “someone.” Even when people do not embrace Christianity, most instinctively reject a materialistic view or the world, recognizing that there is more to reality than what we can perceive with our eyes.

But a force or energy cannot know us or love us. In this case, thanking God on Thanksgiving doesn’t make much sense, any more than we would thank gravity for its constant help. Gravity isn’t aware of our existence; it doesn’t care that we are grateful that it keeps us from floating away like a balloon.

56% of Americans state that they believe in God as described in the Bible.

The God revealed in Scripture is a “someone,” rather than a force or energy. He created each of us with great care. He knows each of us intimately, down to the number of hairs on our heads. (Matthew 10:30) He loves each of us more than the best parents love their child. He is part of every moment of our lives, and he is the giver of all of the blessings we have. He is the one to whom we can offer our gratitude on Thanksgiving.

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We wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!

The way we understand God has an effect on all areas of our lives, including how we approach Thanksgiving Day.

This Thanksgiving, whom do you thank?

Fourth-quarter Phares

Beaufort star’s 89-yard kick return, interception in final period key Eagles’ victory

By Wes Kerr LowcoSports.com

Gilbert was hoping the ball wouldn’t end up in Colton Phares’ hands on Friday night. It did, and it took just one moment of brilliance in the second half for the senior star to make his mark and propel Beaufort High to the state’s final four in Class 3A.

Phares put the Eagles ahead for good with an 89-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter be fore picking off a pass, and Kacy Fields added two touchdown runs to help Beaufort defeat the Indians, 31-21, on Friday and ad vance to the SCHSL 3A Lower State championship game at Dil lon. It’s the Eagles’ second con secutive appearance in a state semifinal in a pair of different classifications.

“They played great,” Lybrand said. “They’ve been doing what they’ve done all year, which is just show up and fight. We’re go ing to practice on Thanksgiving, which is everybody’s goal at the start of the year.”

It was an ideal start for the In dians on the road, as Chad Lea phart’s squad made a stop and opened the scoring with a 10-play drive capped off by a 14-yard Alias Graham-Woodbury touchdown run. But the Eagles responded with their signature ground game and found the end zone on a pow erful 6-yard burst from Fields to knot the contest at 7.

Beaufort picked up a key goalline stop after a defensive pass interference call, forcing an in completion on a fourth-down jump pass. Then sophomore Sa mari Bonds got to work, showing off his arm on a 45-yard dime to Thomas Purdy. But the Indians run defense tightened up to hold the home side to a 30-yard Jack Troutman field goal and a 10-7 lead at the break.

Gilbert raced back in front on a terrific play call to begin the second half, as Drake Braddock flipped the ball to Graham-Wood bury, who raced 66 yards to the end zone on the second play from scrimmage. But the Eagles got right back off the mat and advanced the ball inside the Gil bert 40 thanks to a steady dose of Fields and Bonds on the ground.

Bonds took over to finish the drive, gliding through an open seam for a swift 37-yard touchdown run.

The Indians took a much slow er approach on their next series, orchestrating a methodical 19play drive finished off by a 6-yard Jaden Allen-Hendrix scamper for a 21-17 advantage. The mo mentum was back on the visitors’ sideline, but it all was gone in an instant with some Colton Phares magic. The Eagles star evaded a swarm of Indians tacklers to break free for a highlight-reel 89yard kickoff return to snatch a 24-21 lead.

Phares was pinned to the right

sideline at the 32 with three In dians in close pursuit, retreated and fought off a double-leg take down at the 31, then sprinted out of a pack of would-be tacklers, leaving everyone in his wake.

“I really didn’t think they would kick it to him,” Lybrand said. “He’s just such a great foot ball player, and all the kids were blocking. That play is exactly what this team does all the time. They just don’t give up and they keep after it.”

But Phares wasn’t done. With the pressure mounting on Gil bert to make a play, the Eagles

BA girls get off to 1-2 start

LowcoSports.com

Beaufort Academy’s girls basketball team opened its season with a 54-46 win over Palmetto Christian on Thursday in the Battle in the Lowcountry in North Charleston, but the Eagles dropped their next two games – 51-45 to host Cathe dral Academy and 51-36 to Fort Dorchester – to finish the weekend 1-2.

Mike’Ala Washington poured in 19 points, Tahleea Heyward added 16, and Ka mirah Freeman contributed 13 to lead an efficient attack in the opener, as BA put up 19 first-quarter points and added 18 in the third quar ter to extend a four-point

halftime lead to eight. The Eagles were able to hold off PCA despite 22 points from Cokey Suddeth.

That put BA in a posi tion to play its way into the championship game with a win over host Cathedral on Saturday, but the Eagles were buried by a sluggish start, as they were outscored 21-6 in the opening quarter and couldn’t claw out of the hole. The Eagles used a 21-5 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to pull with in four with two minutes left but couldn’t get over the hump.

Heyward scored 22 points, Washington added 13, and Freeman had eight for BA,

while Jalyn Almeida scored 17 and Paige Pouyat had 16 to lead the Generals.

BA had to settle for fourth place after falling in another early hole against Class 5A Fort Dorchester on Sunday. The Patriots raced to a 16-5 lead after one quarter be fore BA trimmed it to 28-19 at halftime, but the Eagles couldn’t muster enough at the offensive end to keep up.

Heyward scored 13 points, Freeman had 10, and Wash ington added nine in the fi nale. Denver Mathis scored 17 points and Kai Mack add ed 11 to lead Fort Dorchester.

BA (1-2) plays at Hilton Head Island High on Nov. 29.

defense came up clutch yet again. Lamar Knight got his hand on a high Braddock pass, and Phares cleaned it up for the pick to send the Kirkland Krazies bonkers.

The Eagles only needed one first down to seal it with just more than two minutes left, but Fields had bigger plans. Fields saw some room on the left side and darted 35 yards to the end zone.

Dagger.

“We talk about playing to a standard, and they do that,” Ly brand said. “They play to the standard of Beaufort football.”

Fields kept his monster year

Beaufort (11-1) at Dillon (13-0)

Class 3A Lower State Championship

7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25 Where: Dillon Memorial Stadium, 901 James St., Dillon, SC 29536

going, turning 20 carries into 137 rushing yards and two touch downs. Bonds rushed for 77 yards and a score on nine carries to go with 4-for-6 passing for 63 yards, and Caleb Ulmer tacked on 32 yards on six carries.

Allen-Hendrix led the Indi ans’ ground game, totaling 101 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries while Graham-Wood bury added 83 yards and a score on 23 attempts.

Beaufort (11-1) travels to Dil lon on Friday for the SCHSL 3A Lower State Championship. The Wildcats (13-0) are also in their second straight Lower State final after a 31-14 win over Camden on Friday, avenging last year’s de feat to the Bulldogs.

Wes Kerr is a graduate of Hilton Head Island High School and Davidson College. He reports on local sports for LowcoSports.com

BEAUFORT BRAWL

Beaufort’s Antwoyne Baker, left, delivers a punch to the head of Benjamin Moreno during their heavyweight class kickboxing bout in the inaugural Beaufort Brawl on Saturday at The Foundry in Beaufort Town Center. Despite the punch, Moreno went on to win the amateur bout by unanimous decision. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Beaufort’s Colton Phares returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the second half of the Class 3A Lower State semifinals against Gilbert High School on Friday night at Beaufort High School. Photos by Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Beaufort running back Kacy Fields, left, keeps a Gilbert defender at arm’s length during the Class 3A Lower State semifinal Friday night at BHS. The host Eagles bested the visting Gilbert Indians, 31-21. The Eagles face the Wildcats of Dillon High School for the Lower State Championship on Friday, Nov. 25.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Drinking Water Sampling Open House

December 8, 2022

4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Holiday Inn & Suites 225 Boundary Street Beaufort, SC 29902

The Navy and Marine Corps are hosting an Open House on December 8, 2022, between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm at the Holiday Inn & Suites, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort, South Carolina to provide information to the public about the Navy and Marine Corps’ offer to sample drinking water wells near Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort. The sampling is for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which may be present in these drinking water wells due to past use of firefighting foam or other PFAS-containing materials on base.

The Navy and Marine Corps are working in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

To schedule a sampling appointment, please call 800-818-8455.

We are committed to keeping the public informed of the Navy and Marine Corps’ drinking water sampling.

For more information, please visit our website at: http://go.usa.gov/xJgYA

Solid up the middle

School board gives Rodriguez raise, extension

From staff reports

The Beaufort County Board of Education gave Superin tendent Frank Rodriguez a raise and a contract exten sion at its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Rodriguez’s salary was increased by 5% – nearly $12,000 – and his contract was extended a year from

2027 to 2028. His salary is now $251,254, up from $239,290 last year. Rodri guez’ annual annuity con tribution was also raised 1% – from 15% to 16% of his salary.

At the Tuesday, Nov. 1 meeting, the Board of Educa tion had voted unanimously to give Rodriguez a “highly effective” rating on his annual review following the 2021-22 academic year. William Smith, the Board of Education mem ber for District 3, cast the only vote against Rodriguez’ raise and contract extension.

TCL program receives sizable donation

From staff reports

The Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Early Care and Education program re cently received a sizable do nation in recognition of its high quality educational ex periences for students.

The donation, for $16,500, was given by SC Endeavors at a check presentation held on TCL’s Beaufort Mather Cam pus, on Wednesday, Nov. 9

“We are so grateful and excited to be honored with funds to better support our

early childhood program,” TCL’s Early Care and Educa tion Program Director Kelli Boniecki said in a release. “Not only are we able to pur chase relevant teaching ma terials for students preparing them for the classroom, we are also able to provide our faculty with continuous pro fessional development.”

Formerly the Center for Child Care Career Develop ment, SC Endeavors is the professional development arm for South Carolina’s Ear

ly Childhood Workforce, and is funded through the South Carolina Department of Social Services. Representatives from the organization were on hand for the presentation as well as TCL administrators, members of the Early Care and Educa tion advisory committee and students in the program.

The money will go toward TCL’s McDonald Early Edu cation Support Fund, which is dedicated to improving and enhancing classes and activi ties within the department.

Athletics’ shortstop Nat Finley cleanly fields a hard-hit ball early in Wednesday’s Beaufort County Adult Baseball League game with the Sand Fleas at Burton Wells Recreation Center. The Athletics went on to shut out the Sand Fleas 16-0. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Frank Rodriguez

LOCAL MILITARY

Columnist Dandridge receives Order of Palmetto

From staff reports

W. Larry Dandridge, a free lance writer and regular con tributor to The Island News, was awarded South Caroli na’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto Award, on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Dandridge received the award is in recognition of a lifetime of extraordinary achievement, service, and contributions on a national and statewide scale.

The Order of the Palmetto was presented to Dandridge by the State of S.C. State Representative Mark Smith (R-99) and Brigadier General (Ret.) and Charleston Military Officers Association Chapter President Ernie Brockman. The award is signed by Gov ernor Henry McMaster.

Dandridge writes a weekly article on veterans’ benefits for The Island News and is known throughout S.C. as champion of service mem bers, veterans and their fam ilies.

Previously, for his volun teer work helping veterans, Dandridge received the S.C. House of Representatives’

highest recognition for pub lic service (Feb. 1, 2020) through S.C. House Resolu tion H.5224. He is also the recipient of the 2018 Military Writers Association of Amer ica (MWSA) Silver Writing and Book Award and several Silver Quill Awards.

For 18 years, Dandridge has been the Chapter Vice Presi dent for Veterans Affairs for the Coastal S.C. Association of the U.S. Army; Chapter Vice President for Personal Affairs for the Charleston, S.C. Mili tary Officers Association of America; an Ambassador of

Good Will for Fisher House Charleston and the Friends of Fisher House Charleston; a volunteer Patient Adviser and Patient and Family Cen tered Care (PFCC) Instructor at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center; a member of the RHJVA Medical Center

CEO’s Stakeholder Adviso ry Council; a member of the RHJ VA Health Care Sys tem’s Patient and Family Ad visory Council; a member of the RHJVA Medical Center’s Customer Service Council; and a past Veterans Service Officer. Dandridge is also a past hospice volunteer and the founder of Community Loving Care Hospice LLC.

He has published count less articles on military and veterans’ benefits, leader ship, employment, logistics, hospice, and end-of-life plan ning in more than 20 news papers and magazines in the United States, Germany and England. His leadership articles have been used by the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the Depart ment of Homeland Securi ty, numerous Army schools (Aviation, Artillery, Military Police, Engineer, and others), AUSA, MOWW, and many other government organiza tions and many businesses like Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C., QinetiQ North America, Inc., Westar Aerospace and Defense Group, and others.

His award-winning and popular book, Blades of Thunder, has raised more than $70,000 for Fisher House Charleston and Fisher House Columbia.

Dandridge is a Viet nam-era Wounded Warrior and retired Army Master Avi ator who served with courage and distinction as a soldier in war and peace for 24 years. Despite being a 100% perma nent and totally disabled vet eran, he has devoted his life to helping others as a soldier, police officer and a volunteer in numerous capacities.

One of the founding members of the Tri-County Veterans Support Network, Dandridge has led numerous fundraising campaigns and events that have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dol lars in donations to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Cen ter, Fisher House Charleston, Fisher House Columbia/Fort Jackson, and military mem bers and veterans.

Dandridge’s articles for the The Island News can be found at www.yourisland news.com

Rotary Club of Beaufort honors local service members

From staff reports

The Rotary Club of Beau fort has recognized a service member from each of Beau fort County’s three military installations as its Service Members of the Year.

Unit commanders and their cadre from the installations nominated service members for recognition. The recipients were honored at a ceremony hosted by the Rotary Club of Beaufort at its November 9 luncheon meeting.

The criteria for selection emphasized both outstand ing military service and sig nificant activities benefiting the local community. This year’s honorees were Sgt. Robert T. Pellicer, MCRD Parris Island; Corpsman 3rd Class Santana Parchment, Navy Readiness and Training Command (NRTC) Beaufort; and Sgts. Joseph M. Boyle and Gabriel B. George, MCAS Beaufort. Each received a plaque and a check for $200.

S.C. State Representative (R-99) Mark Smith (right) and the Charleston Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Chapter President Brig. Gen. Ernie Brockman, U.S Army ret. (left) present W. Larry Dandridge with the Order of the Palmetto Award on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Charleston. Submitted photo.

Sgt. Robert Pellicer, USMC, the MCRD Parris Island Service Member of the Year, receives a plaque from Rotary Club of Beaufort President Whitney McDaniel. Photos courtesy of Rotary Club of Beaufort.

Sgt. Gabriel George, USMC, one of two Marines honored as Service Member of the Year, is not in uniform because he had separated from active duty, but he still works for the Provost Marshall in a civilian capacity.

Corpsman 3rd Class Santana Parchment, USN, the Service Member of the Year from the Navy Readiness and Training Command, Beaufort, addresses Rotarians.

Military Appreciation Day

The VA’s Patient Advocacy Program

In the vast majority of sit uations, VA patients and their family members are able to solve any problems they have with their treat ment at the VA through their Primary Care Team, Special ty Care Physician or Nurse, or Social Worker. However, if a VA healthcare patient or family member cannot get a satisfactory solution to their problems or a satisfactory answer to their questions from their VA Healthcare Team, they should contact the Patient Advocate Team at their local VA Medical Center.

Veterans may complain verbally or in writing, without fear of retaliation.

The VA promises to give veterans and their family members understandable information about the complaint process in their preferred language.

You can find your nearest VA Medical Center at the VA’s facility locator at http:// bit.ly/3Oryedx.

The VA wants to hear from veterans, their families, and their caregivers

According to the VHA’s Patient Advocate web page at http://bit.ly/3URTkEz: “Every employee at the

VA, especially your treat ment team, wants to be involved in providing the best care possible. If you have a compliment, sugges tion, or complaint regarding your care, first speak with your treatment team. Your treatment team includes your doctor, nurse, social worker, dietitian, pharmacist, chaplain, therapist, and other professionals associated with your medical care.

“If you do not agree with your provider about the care that you are or will be receiv ing, you should discuss your concerns with your provider.

If you still have concerns, ask to speak with your provider's supervisor or the Chief of the Service. If your concern is still unresolved, contact the Patient Advocate who will assist you.

“A Patient Advocate is an employee who is specifically designated at each VHA facility to manage the feed

back received from veterans, family members, and friends.

The Patient Advocate works directly with management and employees to facilitate resolutions.

“After your visit, you may receive a confidential questionnaire in the mail from the VA's Office of Quality asking you about your satisfaction with recent treatment at a VA medical center. Veterans should use the survey to let the VA know of any concerns, complaints, suggestions, or questions they have. The VA also appreciates compli ments about what they are doing right. Each Veteran's survey is used to help VA identify opportunities for improvement.”

Complaints, suggestions, compliments are a gold mine

This columnist has seen and encouraged the VA to “liste to the voices of their customers.” As a volunteer Patient Adviser at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System, I know that the employees and leaders there look at every complaint as an opportunity to improve a process, a chance to find the root causes of problems, and develop countermea sures, thus preventing the same kind of problems in the future.

Ask VA Veterans, their family members, caregivers, and survivors may also send positive or negative feedback to VA via the VA’s Welcome To Ask VA website at https:// ask.va.gov.gov.

VA employees must respect, support rights of patients, family members.

If you would like more in formation about your rights as a patient, please talk with your VA treatment team members or, if necessary, a Patient Advocate. Patient Rights and Responsibilities

are posted in outpatient and inpatient areas. If you have not received a copy of your Rights and Responsibilities, contact the Patient Advocate who can provide you with a copy or you may download a copy online at the following two sites: https://www.va.gov/ health/rights/patien trights.asp. https://www.va.gov/ health/rights/familyr ights.asp.

Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System (RHJVAHCS) Patient Advocates

According to the RHJ VAHCS PATIENT ADVO CATE webpage https://www. va.gov/charleston-healthcare/health-services/pa tient-advocates/, the patient advocates at VA Charleston health care are specially trained to help veterans and their family members resolve issues with their care. They offer help with patient con cerns with the care team and they advocate for patient and family rights.

The following RHJVAHCS Patient Advocates are avail able:

1. Hannah P. McCoy, RH JVAHCS Patient Ad vocate Supervisor, VA Charleston healthcare, Phone: 843-789-6066.

2. Traviell Hartsfield, Patient Advocate, N. Charleston, and Goose Creek VA Outpatient Clinics, VA Charleston healthcare, Phone: 843789-6066.

3. Traciee M. Prioleau, Patient Advocate, VA Charleston health care, Phone: 843-789-6066.

4. Tiffany M. Hadaway, Patient Advocate, Myrtle Beach VA Outpatient Clinic, VA Charleston healthcare, Phone: 843-789-6066.

5. Valeria Edwards, Patient Advocate, VA Charleston healthcare, Phone: 843-789-6066.

6. Lakiesha Long, Patient Advocate, Savannah, Hinesville, and Beau fort VA Outpatient Clinics, VA Charleston healthcare, Phone: 843789-6066.

The patient Advocate line 843-789-6066 is attended by all six advocates plus one assistant. There are times when all advocates are busy and customers can leave a message. Voicemails are pulled three times a day and customers will get a return call no later than the end of the next business day.

POW Patient Advocate

The Charleston VA Medical Center also has a full-time advocate for former POWs only. He is Lorenzo Moses Chaplain, VA's For mer Prisoner of War Patient Advocate, VA Charleston healthcare, Phone: 843-7897415. Non-former POWs should not call this number for Patient Advocate assis tance but instead call one of the six Patient Advocates listed in the above paragraph at 843-789-6066.

Workload, training, after hours

The RHJVAHCS Patient Advocate Team handled more than 8,000 cases last fiscal year. The top issue was patients complimenting VA employees and their services.

The RHJVAHCS employ ee training includes “Every one is a Patient Advocate.” VA training is customer service oriented, teaches de-escalation skills, and skip-thinking (skipping over the negative reaction to criti cism and focusing on getting the continuous improvement benefits in every complaint and suggestion).

Everyday Hero/Room for Improvement Card Program

The RHJVA Medical Center has suggestion boxes and preprinted cards for submitting suggestions,

compliments, and complaints throughout the hospital. Those cards are collected weekly, scanned, and com pliments are shared with staff and supervisors, while concerns and complaints are handled by the Patient Advocates.

Survey of healthcare experience of patients

After your visit, you may receive a confidential ques tionnaire in the mail asking you about your most recent outpatient or inpatient treat ment at your medical center. Please use the survey to let the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care Team know of any concerns, complaints, or questions you have about your care so that we can resolve them. The VA also ap preciates compliments about what they are doing right.

The bottom line Every complaint, sug gestion, compliment, and survey completed is the best way to help the VA improve its healthcare services. So please help yourself, your family, other veterans, and the VA to continuously improve by completing all VA surveys and returning them to the VA quickly – and by writing down your com plaints and suggestions and submitting them through your healthcare team, surveys, and the Everyday Hero/Room for Improve ment Cards.

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 freelance writer with the Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net or 843-276-7164.

LARRY DANDRIDGE

Fifty American flags lined Heritage Park along Ribaut Road during the Military Appreciation Day on Saturday in Port Royal.

Will Murphy, a U.S. Army veteran with the Combat Engineers, videos the speakers during Saturday’s Military Appreciation Day in Port Royal. Murphy said he was in the Army from 1975 to 1979. At left is Murphy’s sister, Colleen Johnson.

Sgt. Dana Raminsky of the Paris Island Marine Band sings God Bless America to the crowd during Military Appreciation Day on Saturday at Heritage Park in Port Royal. Photos by Bob Sofaly/The Island News

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Parris Island, South Carolina, 23 November 2022

Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel B. W. Ward

3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel G. F. Curley Commander of Troops, Gunnery Sergeant J. A. Carty • Parade Adjutant, Sergeant M. E. Dewey Company “L”, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain J. V. Johnson Drill Masters • Gunnery Sergeant T. M. Moore, Staff Sergeant E. B. Owrey

PLATOON 3080

Senior Drill Instructor

Sgt J. J. Alana

Pvt Alvarez, P. A.

Pvt Bassham, C. L.

Pvt Baysinger, D. E.

PFC Boyette, J. G.

Pvt Brooke, H. L.

Pvt Brown, M. B.

Pvt Buckworth, C. A.

Pvt Campbell, J. H.

Pvt Carachuremartinez, L. G.

Pvt Cason, L. P.

Pvt Conde, D. K.

Pvt Crawford, S. R.

Pvt Diazjovel, A. E.

PFC Duncan, R. S.

Pvt Dunlop, S. E.

PFC Ellis, J. R. *

Pvt Espinoza, M.

Pvt Etienne, D. O.

Pvt Eurioles, C. J.

Pvt Fowler, A. T.

Pvt Garcia, E.

Pvt Gilliam, E. J.

Pvt GonzalesOriano, R.

Pvt Hebner, E. S.

Pvt Henry, B. T.

PFC Hernandez, P. G. *

Pvt Hines, W. X.

PFC Hunt, J. L.

Pvt Ibarralora, G.

PFC Jackson, D. A.

Pvt Jeangilles, B. J.

Pvt Jeffrey, J. M.

Pvt Jevning, A. V.

Pvt Jordan, C. E. PFC Kinghorn, T. P. *

PFC Knarr, A. M.

Pvt Kucala, N. J. *

Pvt Lee, C. J.

PFC Leguizamon, V. E.

PFC LopezRojas, J. D.

Pvt Lopezxantzin, C. D.

Pvt Mcrae, A. K.

Pvt Mcvicker, K. A.

Pvt Medinahernandez, G.

Pvt Moo, D. N. *

PFC Mood, S. G. Pvt Moody, R. A. Pvt Morales, N. K.

Pvt Moralesosorio, E. A.

PFC Mullins, A. J.

Pvt Nelson, J. Q.

Pvt Ovandoespinoza, A. S.

PFC Parrish, S. J. *

Pvt PlataPaulino, J. M.

Pvt Powell, R. O.

Pvt Powell, R. O.

PFC Price, R. A.

Pvt Pritchard, G. R.

PFC Proia, B. X.

PFC Rayburn, A. L.

PFC Reagan, J. C.

Pvt Robinson, N. A.

Pvt Sanchez, E.

PFC Sanchez, E. A.

PFC Shellman, K. J.

Pvt Smith, T. A.

PFC Stearns Iii, E. A.

Pvt Stlouis, J. W.

Pvt Sweatamorosi, J. M.

Pvt Taylor, M. W.

Pvt Vavrica, D. A.

Pvt Vasquezseradoy, R. C.

PFC Vega, V. P.

Pvt Villafanegarcia, C. A.

Pvt Weber Jr, J. H.

Pvt Wisham, A. C.

PLATOON 3081

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt B. L. Ratliff

Pvt Alonsoroig, K. A.

Pvt Alston, T. A.

PFC Alvarado, E. *

PFC Ashcraft Jr, S. K.

Pvt Averbeck, C. W.

PFC Bailey, B. A.

PFC Carambot, J. D.

Pvt Cardona Jr, M.

PFC Carter, D. W. PFC Castro, E. S.

Pvt Chavez, J. C.

Pvt Corteslaredo Jr, P.

Pvt Delicato, M. A. Pvt Diamond, L. M.

Pvt Dominguezromero, O. J.

PFC Duenas, M. A.

PFC Duge, J. H. * PFC Flores, M. F.

Pvt Frye, M. A.

Pvt Fuston, G. J.

Pvt Garcia, J. O. PFC Glover, L. A. PFC Gonzalezmacario, A. *

Pvt Gonzalezmontoya, D.

PFC Gordea, D. C.

Pvt Haletski, D. Pvt Heathvillalobos, A. J.

Pvt Hines, S. Q.

Pvt Holder, H. G. Pvt Howard, J. T. Pvt Ihrig, A. B.

Pvt Irby, D. E.

Pvt Jewett, J. A.

Pvt Johnson, J. F. Pvt Juarezmarquez, E. Pvt Justinianotaborda, S. A.

Pvt Labranche Iii, J. L.

PFC Liedel, J. A. Pvt Limon, S.

PFC Lloyd, M. T.

Pvt Marrero, D. Pvt Martinez, P. D. Pvt Mctyre, M. D.

Pvt Mendoza, L. D.

Pvt Moore, S. T.

Pvt Navarro, K. PFC Nguyen, E. H.

Pvt Norton, R. R.

Pvt Omigie, J. O.

Pvt Ordonez, K. H.

Pvt Perezantonio, J. D. Pvt Perezmedina, J. J.

PFC Quinones, N.

Pvt Rivera, I. J.

Pvt Rivera, J. A.

PFC Riveracastillo, F. J.

Pvt Rodriguez, J. E.

Pvt Romero, M. A.

PFC Rose, W. A.

Pvt Saccaro, R. E.

Pvt Salgado, C. D.

Pvt Sawyer, D. M.

Pvt Sosa, J. A.

PFC South, C. R. *

PFC Southon, G. E.

PFC Starks Jr, M. L.

Pvt Suarez, M.

Pvt Thompson, R. L.

PFC Torres, H. A.

Pvt Valledorpineda, A.

Pvt Vazquezsalazar, C. N.

Pvt Victoriano, L. J.

PFC Ward, A. J.

PFC Williams, R. M.*

PFC Wood, A. J.

PFC Yalcin, K. A.

Pvt Young, J. K.

PLATOON 3082

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt A. D. Taylor

Pvt Aguilar, N. PFC Aguilera, Y.

Pvt Anderson, C. J.

Pvt Aritus, C.

PFC Austin, A. R.

Pvt Balbuenarendon, A. PFC Barnes, H. M.

Pvt Berry, D. D.

Pvt Canales, E. S.

PFC Carbajalmaldonado, N. G. PFC Casey, L. K. *

Pvt Coley, S. L.

PFC Cortes, S. S.

Pvt Cotton, N. R.

PFC Crawley, A. R.*

Pvt Crookston, A. A.

PFC Cruztapia, R.

Pvt Cyphers, T. J.

Pvt Danker, S. Pvt Darling, P. R.

Pvt Deamorimtrugilho, M.

Pvt Dickens, T. E.

Pvt Edings, V. J.

Pvt Estep, M. A. PFC Ethridge, A. J.

Pvt Faul, K. G.

PFC Garcia, A.

Pvt Garcia, H. L. PFC Garciabadajoz, K. PFC Gardenhire, A. C. PFC Gill, R. P.

Pvt Golay, A. M. Pvt Green, D. S. Pvt Guzman, J. L. Pvt Henry, T. A.

Pvt Herndon, L. E. PFC Holstein, E. A. PFC Jackson, K. S. Pvt Johnson, K. N. PFC Joyner, K. J.

Pvt Klippel, H. G. Pvt Kreitzer, K. A. PFC Larsen, K. M. Pvt Lopez, N.

Pvt Luismanuel, M. Pvt Lynch, S. M. Pvt Martel, A. R. PFC Martinez, A. M. PFC Martineztorres, F. G. PFC Mbaju, M. Pvt Mcdowell, V. P.* PFC Mendezsanchez, M. PFC Mercer, E. J.

Pvt Mezamartinez, Y. G.

Pvt Mogck, A. J. PFC Mokhtarani, K. S. PFC Moore, C. A.

Pvt Nava, Jennifer

Pvt Nelson, A. D. Pvt Nolen, A. A. Pvt Ochoa, A. B.

PFC Oliver, A. D.

Pvt Overbeek, L. R.

PFC Ozari, R. R.

Pvt Palma, A. L.

Pvt Parker, G. L.

PFC Pazmino, A. A.

Pvt Perez, J. E.

PFC Phillips, N. R.

Pvt Picenoluna, A.

Pvt Polancotavarez, A. N.

Pvt Povorozniouk, A. S.

PFC Powers, G. T.

Pvt Pryer, E. B.*

PFC Racaza, M. F.

PFC Ramirezromero, A.

Pvt Ramos, C. A.

Pvt Reifschneider, S. A.

Pvt Renteriacuevas, L.

Pvt Rivera, A. E.

Pvt Roland, L. D.

Pvt Roll, A. D.

Pvt Rothausen, P. M.

Pvt Solis, M. V.

PFC Stewart, A. A.

PFC Tamez, Y. V.*

Pvt Thompson, H. A.

PFC Tisdale, C. B.

Pvt Vasilakopoulos, A. M.

LCpl Vasquez, A. A.

PFC Vela, M. N.

Pvt Warner, D. L.

Pvt Wilkerson, S. D.*

PLATOON 3084

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt O. Scott III

PFC Abreaurodrigues, E. *

Pvt Alesawi, A. M.

Pvt Allsopp Ii, J. L.

Pvt Alvarengaaranas, C. L.

Pvt Avila, P. L.

Pvt Bailey, O. R.

Pvt Beegle, D. E.

Pvt Belcher, J. J.

Pvt Benjamin, D. T.

Pvt Bevins, P. C.

Pvt Biddlestone, H. I.

Pvt Bravo, S.

Pvt Carlson, A. J.

Pvt Carter, C. L.

Pvt Crabb, J. M.

Pvt Cruzbaustista, F. J.

Pvt Davis, E. L.

Pvt Dennis, A. P. PFC Doster, A. D.

PFC Eldred, T. M.

Pvt Fields, J. M. PFC Frankdavid, J. A. Pvt Funeshernandez, J. PFC Gil, J. A. *

Pvt Gordon, J. D. Pvt Guevara, E. U. Pvt Hall, J. L. *

PFC Harden, J. D.

Pvt Henderson, R. M. Pvt Huff, A. T. Pvt Jaramartinez, C. A. Pvt Jilani, U. A. Pvt Joseph, B. B. Pvt Keyes, J. E. Pvt Killingsworth, J. D. Pvt Lacaillade, E. M.

Pvt Lambert, C. L. PFC Le, K. H. Pvt Lopezgarcia, M. D. Pvt Lopezrealegeno, F. M. PFC Mcmullen, J. T. Pvt Mejiaperez, K. M. Pvt Menniti, J. T. PFC Montgomery, T. A. PFC Moralesrosario, O. D. Pvt Newbern, J. N. Pvt Ortega, M. S. Pvt Otten, D. G.

PFC Pena, K. N. *

Pvt Pitts, A. J. Pvt Poucollazo, I. M. PFC Pritchett, D. A. PFC Ramirez, J. M. *

Pvt Riveracedeno, R. Y. Pvt Roman, A. W. Pvt Rosalesbasurto, A. J. PFC Ruiz, N.

Pvt Ruizcollado, S. Pvt Sayago, J. E. Pvt Scruggs, Z. A.

Pvt Serranochavez, M. J.

Pvt Shevlin, S. M. PFC Simmons, R. K. Pvt Smith Jr, M. W. PFC Stapleton, C. T.

Pvt Stuart, J. L.

Pvt Tapiarivillas, N. L. Pvt Taylor, J. D. PFC Thompson, G. F. *

PFC Thornell, E. A.

Pvt Tolbert, S. A. PFC Trejo, I. D. *

Pvt Urban, D. H.

Pvt Villegasgonzalez, J. C. Pvt Weisheim, R. J. Pvt Whitsell, Q. T. Pvt Wilburn, B. G. Pvt Woodfork, J. D.

PFC Xikis, W. N.

PLATOON 3085

Senior Drill Instructor

Ssgt H. A. Sparks

Pvt Amankwah, S. K. Pvt Ang, P. P. Pvt Arnold, N. M. Pvt Ashby, J. T. Pvt Austin, B. Pvt Baker, G. A. Pvt Barber, C. W. Pvt Bartley, W. T. Pvt Benson, J. E. Pvt Blendell, S. J. Pvt Brown, J. C. Pvt Brown, R. A. Pvt Bullard, T. W. Pvt Carden, J. F. Pvt Cobb, N. S.

Pvt Conley, K. G. *

Pvt Corcoran, D. S. Pvt Corrigan, C. A. Pvt Costley, T. J. Pvt Courtney, C. J. Pvt Decinal, E. L. Pvt Diaz, B. A. Pvt Drouin, K. J. Pvt Eatmon, J. D. * Pvt English, E. A. * Pvt Estevezfortuna, R. Pvt Feery, K. W. Pvt Gearhart, J. R. Pvt Greaves, D. N. Pvt Hall, M. W. Pvt Harding, C. A. * Pvt Heatherly, G. C. Pvt Hebert, D. J. Pvt Henderson, C. A. Pvt Hollis, M. H. Pvt Jackson, A. O. Pvt Juarez, H. Pvt Laguerre, S. J. Pvt Laramorales, C. Pvt Lauer, C. A. Pvt Lena, E. G. Pvt Line, T. J. Pvt Lucerotigre, B. A. Pvt Lyons, D. J. Pvt Maillet, Z. T. Pvt Martin, D. J. Pvt Martinoli, A. C. Pvt Marzano, N. I. *

Pvt Mccloskey, N. M. Pvt Miller, A. P. Pvt Mogck, J. M. Pvt Narewski, J. M. Pvt Negron, L. R. Pvt Nguyen, S. H. Pvt Norminton, O. T. Pvt Orruelvelasquez, A. M.

Pvt Petro, S. J. Pvt Quinones, E. A. Pvt Ragin, Q. R. Pvt Ramos, M. A. Pvt Rattigan, O. H. Pvt Rodriguez, Y. E. Pvt Rooney, C. S. Pvt Runer, K. R. Pvt Sanchezeuropa, F. Pvt Skolasinski, L. A.

Pvt Stoker, A. C. Pvt Strom, N. E.

Pvt Theeman, B. C.

Pvt Thompson, D. M.

Pvt Tysinger, T. N. Pvt Underwood, A. M. Pvt Underwood, D. D.

Pvt Valerio, J. L.

Pvt Valle, D. D.

Pvt Walgamotte, S. L.

Pvt Yaeck, A. D.

Pvt Youngblood, K. R. *

Pvt Zilleruelo, C. J.

PLATOON 3086

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt R. Benitezotero

PFC Agboola, M. O.

Pvt Almengorvasquez, J. D.

PFC Ash, J. X.*

Pvt Barno, M. A. Pvt Boykins, J. W. Pvt Bracy, D. R.

Pvt Brown, D. L.

Pvt Brown, L. J. PFC Carey, M. L. PFC Casey, B. R.

Pvt Chasse, J. W.

PFC Chunirpillco, A. R. *

Pvt Clawson, R. K. Pvt Cruz, W. H.

Pvt Davydov, E.

PFC Decorte, J. M.

Pvt Dilone, C. J. Pvt Dufresne, A. Pvt Elbouhy, M. E.

Pvt Ennis, C. M.

Pvt Erskine, K. L. Pvt Evans, G. B. Pvt Feist, D. M.

Pvt Foltz, D. M.

Pvt Fundora, S. W. Pvt Garcia, J. N. Pvt Gonzalez, J. A. Pvt Graziano, J. S. PFC Hardin, J. A. Pvt Hedum, L. R. PFC Heidler, O. M.* Pvt Hutchins, X. J. PFC Judge, J. H. * PFC Kauffman, I. C.* Pvt Kay, P. M. Pvt Keller, G. M. Pvt Kempf, A. J. Pvt Kindopp, T. M. Pvt Laylay, M. Pvt Macleod, A. M. Pvt Martin, D. H. Pvt Mcclish, K. R. PFC Mcdougall, J. L. Pvt Mcgregor, L. P. Pvt Moua, M. T. Pvt Murray, C. R. Pvt Nichols, R. C. Pvt Oconner, J. J. PFC Parker, A. P.*

Pvt Parker, D. J. PFC Parks, W. H.

Pvt Pendleton, D. X. PFC Player, D. L.*

PFC Powell, D. P.*

Pvt Rijal, A. Pvt Rodriguez, J. Pvt Romerogomez, A.

Pvt Roy, C. J.

Pvt Sabinske, C. J. PFC Salazar, A. J.

PFC Schmitt, D. R.

Pvt Serranocabrera, M. E.

Pvt Shaffer, K. M. Pvt Soto, J. J.

Pvt Steinberg, T. B.

PFC Stephens, T. E.

Pvt Trafton, K. G.

Pvt Umbrell, A. E.

PFC Valencia, L. D.

Pvt Valentin, E. J.

Pvt Vazquez, D. J.

Pvt Vegarodriguez, L. M.

Pvt Ward, D. T.

Pvt White, J. L.

Pvt Willey, G. R.

Pvt Zeitz, H. A. PFC Zelkowski, W. A.

*Denotes

VOICES & FAITH

‘It was a different place’

It is Thursday, and I’m in North Adams, Mass. This morning its cold — 30 degrees — but I’m sitting in side brick walls that are three feet thick, looking out on the Hoosac River which runs just below the Eclipse Mill.

After we won our war with Britain, Americans began to contemplate economic independence. We began to think that making our own plows, wagon wheels and clothing was important if we wanted to stay free of the old, bearded ministers who made the rules at Westmin ster. All of which coincided with the mechanization of textile-making in the UK and in Scotland.

The Brits, still bitter over Yorktown, did not want to share their new, textile-mak ing technology with us. But in the 1790s, English immi grants, who knew something about water-powered machin ery, began to arrive in New England.

In order for textile mills to work, there had to be a nearby river with sufficient current to push a large wood en wheel either clock-wise or counter clock-wise. The rotation of this wheel was translated into the rotation of much smaller gears that changed the direction of fast-spinning shafts that pulled and twisted South ern-grown, slave-harvested cotton into yarn.

In the beginning these mills were built with wood, taking advantage of the huge hardwood forests that covered New England. The men who worked these mills

earned 85 cents each day; the women 35 cents; the children 15 cents. These same workers bought soap, sugar and tobacco — stuff they could not grow themselves — at the company store.

During these early days the mills made a coarse cloth called “Negro Cloth” and sent that cloth South to the plantations that grew their cotton. They prospered in this trade and began to build larger, four-storied brick buildings using huge timbers to support the water-powered looms. As I write I can see those same white-painted, 1-foot-by-1foot beams running above my head.

By 1847, the abolition movement in New England began calling for the end of the production of Negro Cloth and for the end of slavery in general. During this time the mills began to employ immigrants from Europe, as well as French

Canadians. In those days the single men would live in one dormitory; the single women in another; children were also part of the work force despite the fact that there were laws in place to prohibit children (younger than 14) from working.

Although textile mills have been on this particular site since 1833, the large brick building where I am sitting was built in 1896. It produced cotton and silk cloth; shirts and draperies. By 1900, The Hoosac Cotton Company employed 1,200 employees, the managers living in du plex housing that still stands just across the river.

About this same time mills were being built in the South Carolina Upcountry. These came with modern machin ery and, importantly, a lower paid labor force. Eventually that cheap labor would suck the textile-making complete ly out of New England.

In 1911 Lewis Hine, a

LIVING ON PURPOSE

I’ve always enjoyed Thanksgiving with my family, but many times I become distracted from the intended purpose. Between football, conversations, and pumpkin pie, it’s easy to forget how much we have to be thankful for.

Sadly, many have forgotten or maybe they have never known the history of human suffering that is associated with the Pilgrims. It’s been recorded that the new colony was focused on giving God thanks for His blessings and protection, as William Brad ford is quoted, “Being thus arrived in a good harbor, and brought safe to land, they fell upon their knees and blessed the God of Heaven who had brought them over the vast and furious ocean, and delivered them from all the perils and miseries thereof, to again set their feet on the firm and stable earth, their proper element. Thus, out of small beginnings, greater things have been produced by His hand that made all things of nothing, and gives being to all things that are; and, as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many, yea in some sort to our whole nation; let the glorious name of God have all the praise.”

Clearly, the pilgrims of

the Plymouth colony praised God and appreciated Him for all they had. Today the mean ing of Thanksgiving is often lost under an endless ava lanche of media hype, sales advertisements, marketing gimmicks, and aggressive commercialism.

Like all Christians, we give thanks to the Lord for loving us and rescuing us from eter nal darkness and death. We could never express to our Heavenly Father enough how grateful we are that He sent Jesus to redeem and forgive us with His blood. I realize there are hard times and many difficult situations, but we are fortunate to not only have His promises of hope and peace here on Earth, but He is also preparing a place for us in Heaven.

I published a book a couple of years ago called, “A Lifestyle of Worship,” and it’s about becoming determined to develop an awareness of God’s presence all the time instead of just when we are in

church or need a favor. Broth er Lawrence, whose 17th-cen tury work, “The Practice of the Presence of God,” details his discipline to become so sensitive to everything going on around him that he might consider all situations as an opportunity to manifest the attributes of Christ.

I realize that most people keep a busy schedule and do not always wake up in the mornings and thank God

for all of their blessings. Why is this? Well, we have a tendency to take important things for granted like our good health or even the air we breathe. We become so occupied with trying to make decisions and leaning on our own understanding that we forget that God is helping us and always has our best interests in mind. It takes serious dedication to con tinually concentrate on how

photojournalist and writer, came to the North Adams taking photographs of the young, underaged boys then working at the Eclipse Mill. Later Hine would travel to Port Royal, S.C., and take pic tures of young girls, some as young as 8, standing in front of an oyster-shucking shed where they shucked oysters just harvested from the Port Royal Sound.

World War II kept many Massachusetts mills in business as they shifted from textiles to gas masks, ponchos and tents. A nearby mill, Sprague Electric, began making electronic compo nents (for the war effort) hir ing as many as employees as North Adams and Berkshire County could produce. But eventually all the mills went silent.

In 2000, my wife inherited a small devise and decided to buy a studio in the now converted Eclipse Mill. I was surprised — thinking

Massachusetts would not be as accessible as, say, Ashe ville, N.C.

But it’s worked out for Susan, and for me, and in the beginning the old Eclipse Mill workers were invited back to tour the new studios.

“Where did you work?” I asked an older woman who was clearly confused by the changes.

“Somewhere near here,” she said pointing to an area of uneven spruce flooring. “No. I think my machine was there … well it was some place.”

It occurred to me that our sleek, Ikea-centered renova tion had erased her history.

“I’m sorry …”

“No worries,” she said. “It was a different place. And very loud. I do have my memories.”

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

worthy He is of our gratitude and adoration. “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together,” Psalm 34:3.

So, we see that Thanks giving is about expressing our love to God, and those who desire to know Him personally will discover that our devotion is not based on what He can give us, but just on who He is. Above my fire place, there’s a log engraved

with Matthew 22:37-38 and I often ask God to reveal to me the depths of this spiritual truth. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

This is the first and greatest commandment.” Every word that has ever been spoken and every book that has been written can only scratch the surface in describing God’s endless generosity and glori ous majesty.

This season let us consider our Thanksgiving holiday as more than a day off from work, a traditional celebra tion, or a Black Friday sale. May it be a state of mind where we can truly worship Him for our daily blessings and our eternal salvation. It’s wonderful to have a roof over our heads, good health, and a long list of His benefits, but we are especially grateful for His infinite grace.

It’s my prayer today, that I will never become spoiled with His blessings, but every moment to be sincerely grateful for the privilege to know Him, and be compelled to demonstrate His love and compassion to others.

Billy Holland is a Christian author, outreach minister, and community chaplain. To learn more about the Christian life, visit billyhollandministries.com

Editor’s Note: The opinions of our columnists in the Voices section are not necessarily the opinions of The Island News

SCOTT GRABER

BILLY HOLLAND

ARTS

Gifts From the Boneyard

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 1-31, 2023, Port Royal Sound foundation (PRSF) Museum, 310 Okatie Highway, Okatie. The Friends of Hunting Island (FOHI) and The Port Royal Sound Foundation (PRSF) are hosting an art exhibit called, "Gifts From the Boneyard, Art Inspired by Hunting Island's Landscape.” The featured artist is Barbara James, a local fabric artist. Photographers Joan Eckhardt and Andy Stephens are also contributing pieces. Proceeds from sales will go to FOHI and PRSF. Opening gala from 4 to 6 p.m., March 2, 2023.

CALENDAR Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market

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

Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes

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

Wet Willie's Trivia Night

7 to 10 p.m., every Thursday, Wet Willie's, Beaufort Town Center. Win awesome prizes while you sip the worlds greatest daiquiris and munch on delicious bites.

Wet Willie's Bingo Night

7 to 10 p.m., every Friday, Wet Willie's, Beaufort Town Center. Win free giveaways, merchandise, and more cool prizes.

Highway 21 Flea Market

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, Highway 21 Drive-In. Sellers, vendors, handmade items, unique products and yard sale items. For information, email lowcountryfleamarket@gmail.com.

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

Lowcountry

Made Markets

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

Antique and Classic Car Show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, 13 Market Street, Habersham, Beaufort. Show is free. $20 entry donation for cars, trucks, motorcycles. Door prizes, trophies, food and more. For more information, call 617-513-3938.

Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, 170 Hampton Hall Blvd., Bluffton. Christmas music, holiday games, fun, prizes, guest speaker, and lunch.

Prepaid Reservations: Luncheon is $28 payable to CWC Bluffton and send to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton SC. 29909 or email Julie.ott.az@gmail.com.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

HIGHWAY 21 DRIVE-IN

The movies scheduled for this week (Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27, closed Wednesdays) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Strange World (PG, 7 p.m.) and Wakanda Forever (PG-13, 8:30 p.m.) on Screen 1; Arthur Christmas (PG, 6:30 p.m.) and Devotion (PG13, 8:10 p.m.) on Screen 2; and The Menu (R, 7:30 p.m.) and Barbarian (R, 9:10 p.m.) on Screen 3 (Friday and Saturday).

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

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

“We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions.

We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.”

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

Upcoming movies include Avatar: The Way of Water and Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (December).

YMCA Puppy Plunge

9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Dec. 17, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25. Wardle Family YMCA, Outdoor pool, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Wellbehaved canines of all breeds and sizes are welcome. Cost is $10 per pup. All proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program. Owners will be required to sign a waiver before entering the enclosed, exterior pool area (use the side entrance gate), must be present with their pups at all times, and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. The YMCA asks that pets be up-to-date on all vaccinations. Event is weather dependent so check the YMCA social media or call the Y front desk at 843-522-9622 the morning of the Puppy Plunge to check any status update.

Beaufort Oyster Festival

Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 21-22, 2023, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. www. BftOysterFestival.com.

Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon and Program

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 170 Hampton Hall Blvd., Bluffton. ‘Jazz it Up Feature/Speaker-Tempe Brown; Mini Jazz & Blues Concert. Prepaid Reservations: Luncheon is $28 Luncheon is $28 payable to CWC Bluffton and send to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton SC. 29909 or email Julie.ott.az@ gmail.com.

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

CHRISTMAS

Smile For Santa

9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10, 17; in the Gazebo at the Port Royal Farmer’s Market. Hosted by the Beaufort Garden Club. Bring your children, grandchildren and/or pets to the Gazebo area at the market and take your photo with Santa. Garden Club members also will gladly take photos with your phones. Donations will be accepted and all proceeds will go to local charities.

HISTORY

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

Tour Historic Fort Fremont Dawn to dusk, Monday through Sunday, The Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. The History Center is open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can learn about the fort’s history during the Spanish-American War through interpretive signs, self-guided walking tours with a smart phone, exhibits in the history center, and docent-led tours. For more information visit

www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks Manager Stefanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.

Reconstruction Era History and the Civil War in Beaufort

6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, Second Founding of America Learning Center, West Street. Free and open to the public. Join staff from the University of South Carolina Beaufort's Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era, Second Founding of America, and Reconstruction Era National Historical Park for an evening program on the importance of interpreting Reconstruction here in the community. Park Superintent Scott Teodorski will provide updates to park operations.

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

Escape Quest Games

9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456.

Dungeons & Dragons

4 p.m., Mondays, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843255-6441. Ages 12 to 18.

Lego Club

4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. All ages welcome.

Time for Tea

(English Tea Party)

3 p.m., 1st Monday of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456.

Recipe Club

10 a.m., 2nd Monday of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456.

Knitting/Crochet Class

2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456.

Teen Art Club

4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12-18.

Teen Anime Club

4 p.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456.

Coffee & Conversation

9 a.m., 1st Wednesday of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456. Coffee with a librarian.

Teen Video Game Club

4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12 to 18.

Hoopla Class

4 p.m., 4th Wednesday of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456.

S.C. Works Job Coaching

2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. Free help with job searches, interviews.

Line Dance Class

3:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456.

Chess Club

1 to 2 p.m., Saturdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. Ages 5 and older.

Chess Meet Up

11 a.m., 2nd Saturday of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456. Instructor Henry Otto Seim will show beginners the basics or play a friendly game with more experienced players. All skill levels welcome. Extra boards will be set up.

Chess Meet Up

11 a.m., 3rd Saturday of each month, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, 843-2556479. Instructor Henry Otto Seim will show beginners the basics or play a friendly game with more experienced players. All skill levels welcome. Extra boards will be set up.

Law Talk

5 to 6 p.m., select Thursdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540.

Free. Brief topic overview with volunteer attorney. Sept. 1, Bankruptcy and Credit; Oct. 6, Landlord Tenant Law; Nov. 3, End of Life Issues. Call to register.

Law Talk

10:30 a.m. to noon, select Saturdays, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, 843-255-6479. Free. Brief topic overview with volunteer attorney. Sept. 10, Wills, Estates, Probate; Oct. 15, Wills, Estates, Probate; Nov. 5, Real Estate and Foreclosure. Call to register.

Beaufort Downtown Branch Library Special Programs

Select Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456. 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.

MEETINGS

The Beaufort Trailblazers –A Volunteer Group

8 a.m., first Thursday each month, Herban Marketplace, Beaufort. Anyone interested in supporting or building off-road/dirt/ wilderness mountain biking/jogging/walking trails near is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 843-575-0021 or email universitybicycles@hotmail.com.

Zonta Club of Beaufort

6 p.m., 4th Tuesday of each month, Smokehouse, Port Royal. Until November 22, we are participating in a service project with a global organization called Free the Girls. We are currently collecting new and gently used bras to help women rescued from trafficking start their own businesses selling the bras. Last year our club collected more than 600 bras and we are hoping to beat that number this year. Our collection sites are Amy Bowman State Farm Agency, 1284 Ribaut Rd., Myrna B. Breland, CPA, 1 Professional Drive, Port Royal, and Nourishing Health Acupuncture and Herbs, 34A Savannah Hwy.

Maye River Quilters

9:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. The wearing of masks is encouraged. Social time, 9:30 a.m.; meeting starts at 10 a.m. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-705-9590. To attend the meeting as a guest, send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.

OUTDOORS

Port Royal Cypress Wetlands tours

9 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 25; 1 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, Port Royal Cypress Wetlands. Bring your holiday guests to a free guided tour of the wetlands sponsored by Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands and led by Master Naturalist Jill Moore. Moore is full of information about alligators, turtles, trees, plants, and the variety of birds that call the wetlands home. This is a great opportunity to learn about this magical place. Tours are limited in size so sign up now. Kat Bray, Tour Coordinator, info@foprcw.org.

RUNNING Junior Service League

3rd Annual “Truckin’ It” 5K 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, Town of Port Royal. Cost varies depending on race. The Truckin' It race offers a 5K and fun run for children younger than 12 – 5K begins at 8 a.m.; fun run begins at 8:05 a.m. This family event is stroller and pet friendly. Following the race, meet and take photos with Santa. Sign up at http://bit.ly/3EaSICz. JSLB Truckin' It 5K and Kids Fun Run. Currently seeking sponsors for this event as well. For information about sponsoring or participating, please contact Allison Kindwall at run.jslb@gmail.com.

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