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LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN

COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

ELECTION DAY 2021 TUESDAY’S RESULTS Town of Port Royal Town Council (Top two win at-large seats) Votes Pct.

LOLITA HUCKABY

Mary Beth Heyward 471

35.2

Darryl Owens

465

34.7

John Hazel

284

21.2

Eddie Gugino

103

7.7

Write-in

1.3

Town of Yemassee Town Council (Top two win at-large seats) Votes Pct.

No, for now, to Dunkin Donuts on Lady’s Island

SEE LOWDOWN PAGE A6

128

26.4

Stacy Pinckney

116

23.9

Robert Moore

19.6

Trena Ellis 90

18.6

Natasha N. Greene

6.4

Darrell Russell

4.3

Write-In

0.8

Town of Yemassee Mayor Votes Pct.

LADY’S ISLAND f you had the perseverance last Thursday night to watch more than three hours of development code debate between attorneys, you would know Graham Trask didn’t get permission to build a new building at 131 Sea Island Parkway. The Beaufort County Zoning Board of Appeals spent that much time considering the building plans which include a drive-through window and is rumored to be the future home of a Dunkin’ Donut franchise. It was tedious, yes, but the few that showed up for the meeting – including Chuck Newton of the Sea Island Coastal Coalition and two Lady’s Island residents – spoke against the project which would require at least three different variances from the county development codes. Trask, who has made his name in the past year with a running battle against Dick Stewart and 303 Associates’ plans for a downtown hotel and parking garage, told the county panel he found it “interesting” to appear before the appeals panel. “Usually I’m the one who’s working to make the county and city follow the rules,” he said. Newton said the special exception request for a drive-through business is most troublesome since the county is in the process of planning major traffic improvements in the area. After going around and around with legal talk, the board decided to hold off giving him his requested variance for a special use on the property and sent him back to the staff review team for some sort of technical clarification. Critics of the proposal noted residents attended numerous planning sessions to control development and concern about the traffic in the area was paramount. “Please listen,” said one island resident who spoke. “I’ve supported the county on every special tax

David Paul Murray

Colin Moore

160

Write-In

107

Referendum Local Question 1 Local Option Sales Tax Votes Pct. No

14,904 72.5

Yes

5,654 27.5

Referendum Local Question 2 Retain/Change Form of Government Votes Pct.

While keeping their distance from the actual polling place, Chris Steel, left, and Port Royal Town Council candidate John Hazel do a little last-minute campaigning Tuesday morning near Burton 2A precinct at Community Bible Church on Parris Island Gateway. Just out of camera range is Kimberly Heyward. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

No (retain)

16,404

79.7

Yes (change)

4,182

20.3

Voters reject referendums Ballot questions on Local Option Sales Tax, change in county government answered with overwhelming ‘No’

By Mike McCombs Unlike governors races in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday night, Election Day in Beaufort County was virtually drama free. Voters overwhelmingly rejected both referendums placed on

the ballot by County Council – the Local Option Sales Tax and changing the form of government, specifically the election of Auditor and Treasurer – with “no” votes carrying more than 70 percent in both races.

And in Town Council races in the Town of Port Royal, the two incumbents in the race easily held off two newcomers. Turnout was low, with 20,753 ballots being cast, a 14.2 percent voter turnout.

Referendums Local Republican groups, as well as the Beaufort TEA Party had campaigned heavily against the 1 percent Local Option Sales

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Friends of Beaufort Library Fall Book Sale this weekend

Volunteers will unpack more than 900 boxes of books for the annual Friends of the Beaufort Library Fall Book Sale this weekend at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Submitted photo.

From staff reports After a year away, the Friends of the Beaufort Library’s annual Fall Book Sale returns this weekend to the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park with more than 900 boxes of books available to the public. The event kicks off to the public from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, after a 9 to 11 a.m. special members-only preview sale. Those wishing to join the FOL to attend the preview sale can do so at the gate for $25. The sale resumes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, and concludes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. All items on Sunday will be half-price.

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Holy Trinity girls win 3rd straight SCISA 1A crown; boys runners-up.

Lieutenant Colonel Larry Dandridge is the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs “Veteran of the Week”.

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“We have a wide range of book genres, something for everyone, including hundreds of rare and collectible items,” Book Sale Co-Chair Deb Chevas said in a release. Serving with Chevas as the other two event Co-Chairs are Amy Ferreira and Kathy Cooper. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” Friends’ President Carter Hoyt said. “This one weekend event allows us to provide tens of thousands of dollars to support the Beaufort, St. Helena, and Lobeco branches — so, please come see us

A10–11 A12 A13–14 A15–17 A18–19 A20

Come see what s’ happening… at the Maritime Center!

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

David Taub outs himself

In his The Island News column that appeared in the Oct. 28 edition, David Taub has unwittingly identified himself and his tactics. His short history of propaganda and propagandist is accurate but he has hoist himself on his own petard in telling the story. His diatribes against Donald Trump and "his army of trolls" in many previous columns were hollow and not based on fact but political ideology. His loud and continuous voice is his column and the truth is only as he sees it through a political prism. As some wise person once said, "You are entitled to your own opinion but not to your own facts." – Bill Warren, Lady's Island

ON THIS DATE

November 5

1895: Annie Wigg Smith, second wife of Robert Smalls, died.

November 7

1861: Union warships attacked Fort Walker (Hilton Head Island) and Fort Beauregard (Phillips Island), initiating the Battle of Port Royal. The Union would take Port Royal and Beaufort. The same day, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee arrived, via the Charleston & Savannah Railroad, in Coosawhatchie. Lee, at the time still the Confederate commanding general for Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, established a headquarters there.

VETERAN OF THE WEEK LONNIE BRYAN

Beaufort’s Lonnie Bryan, 70, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1971 in Charleston. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and Infantry training, he was assigned to USS Saratoga (CV- 60) in security/special weapons. During his western Pacific deployment he spent six months in-country Vietnam providing security services. Thereafter, while stationed at Lejeune, he deployed to the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Panama, Honduras and Nicaragua) before transferring to Parris Island, work-

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ing in utilities. Follow-on tours took him to Iwakuni, Japan; Cherry Point; Parris Island as a Drill Instructor; Albany, Ga.; Okinawa and MCAS Beaufort. He went

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Aslan the great pumpkin! Aslan is one of the sweetest studs we have at our adoption center. He has a laid-back demeanor and the sweetest personality. We know he will make the best snuggle buddy for someone. He is 6 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

back to sea aboard USS Bainbridge (CGN-25) then to MCAS El Toro before deploying to Saudi Arabia for the duration of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He returned to El Toro before separating in 1991 as a Gunnery Sergeant with 20 years of service. Back in Beaufort he worked for local auto dealerships for 22 years.

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Dog of the Week: Lorenzo loves the couch potato life. He also enjoys his walks with our staff and being able to run around the yard. He is a tall, blonde, and handsome boy looking for his next best friend. He is 6 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Aslan, Lorenzo 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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1991: Joe Frazier died of liver cancer at age 67 in Philadelphia.

In David Taub’s column “Guess what happens if you tell a lie loud enough, long enough” in the Oct. 28 edition of The Island News, Josef Goebbels, chief propagandist for the Nazi Party and later Reich Minister of Propaganda, was misidentified.”

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The women of the WMU of Riverview Baptist Church donated “comfort backpacks” to the Beaufort Police Department for officers to give to children in times of emergencies. Photo courtesy of Riverview Baptist Church.

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NEWS

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN PARTY

Hundreds of gouls, ghosts and monsters of all kind took part in the City of Beaufort’s Spooky Halloween Party on Saturday at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. There were games, a DJ dance party and lots of food and drinks available.

Only in Beaufort can one ride a train through the waterfront park, as seen here during the City of Beaufort’s Spooky Halloween Party on Saturday at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Helping to haunt the City of Beaufort’s Spooky Halloween Party were characters of Tim Burton’s classic animated movie Nightmare Before Christmas – Oogie Bookie, left, one of Boogie’s boys Lock, and the hero Jack Skellington. After terrorizing the locals, the three stopped long enough for a photo.

And special thanks to YOU, our partners in progress and prosperity

hen Beaufort Memorial opened its doors in 1944, no one could have envisioned the robust, independent, community-focused hospital and provider network it would become. But at our journey’s every juncture, you—our community—have shared our aspirations. You’ve seen that we stood on a threshold, poised to step forward and care for our neighbors in new but essential ways. And at every turn, you’ve helped us succeed. So thanks to you, today we’re able to provide more than exceptional health care. With 1,600 employees (and counting), we’re the largest employer in Beaufort County, contributing directly and significantly to the economic security, prosperity and quality of life of the entire region.

Through partnerships with MUSC Health and other regional and national businesses, we’ve helped to create additional jobs and expand health care opportunities as well. And we’ve continued to work with large numbers of local employers for services ranging from landscaping and equipment maintenance and repair to printing and financial auditing. We’re proud to be a part of this thriving community and deeply honored to be recognized by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Beaufort Economic Development Corporation for our contributions to the place we all call home. And we hope you’ll take a bow yourselves—you’ve been our partners every step of the way.

With You Always NOVEMBER 4–10, 2021

NEWS

Major improvements coming to downtown marina

There are big changes in store for the City of Beaufort’s downtown marina. Photo courtesy of Palmetto Aerial Imagery.

BenchMark Physical Therapy open in Shell Point From staff reports BenchMark Physical Therapy opened its Beaufort-Shell Point outpatient clinic Monday at 864 Parris Island Gateway, Suite C. The clinic is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday and Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. To make an appointment, please call 843-990-4411 or visit benchmarkpt.com. BenchMark offers outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services, including manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation programs. Physical therapist Rudy Jones, who competed in Division I track and field, has a special interest in treating sports-related orthopedic injuries. She is certified in trigger point dry needling. Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and pre-professional studies at the University of Notre Dame and a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. BenchMark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.

From staff reports There are some big improvements coming to the Beaufort downtown marina, according to a news release form the city on Tuesday. The company that manages the City of Beaufort’s downtown marina, Safe Harbor Marinas, plans to invest more than $7.5 million on a marina expansion over the next two years, City Council was told at its Oct. 26 meeting. Safe Harbor has leased the marina from the City since July 2019. In its presentation last week, it detailed various expenses it has incurred to

bring maintenance up to date, including $124,500 to replace 30 moorings. Safe Harbor outlined an ambitious plan for future improvements that would include: – A new floating dock system that would contain a welcome center, pump-out station and diesel and gasoline fuel dispensers; – Resized slips to accommodate larger vessels; – A new ADA-compliant gangway; and – 2,496 linear feet of flexible side tie berthing to host transient vehicles. Earlier this year, the com-

Beaufort County residents raise $60,000 to fight global water crisis

From staff reports More than 500 people from across Beaufort County took to the streets, parks and trails in the fifth annual Beaufort County Walk for Water held Oct. 9 and 10, raising more than $60,000 to fight the global water crisis. Participants on nearly 30 teams representing neighborhoods, churches and businesses in Beaufort, Bluffton, Port Royal, Okatie and neighboring islands walked 3-mile routes to symbolize the walk millions of women and children in developing countries make daily to collect water that’s often contaminated. The event raises money for Water Mission, a Charleston-based Christian engineering organization that builds safe water solutions in developing countries and disaster areas. “Access to clean, safe water is something we all take for granted, but 2 billion people around the world aren’t so fortunate,” Beaufort County Walk for Water committee co-chair Jim Pickard said in a release. “The money raised by this walk will make a life-changing difference for generations to come.” More than a third of the money raised came from business, civic and church organization sponsors, according to co-chair Robert Lasher. “We owe a lot of our success to our sponsors’ continued support. We had a record number of sponsors this year and couldn’t have made

Port Royal team

Sea Island Presbyterian Church walkers

Bluffton team family

Dataw couple

nearly this big of an impact without them.” This year’s sponsors included Ballenger Realty, Battery Point neighborhood, Beaufort Lifestyle Magazine, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort Pediatrics, BJWSA,

Capitol Coffee, Corrective Chiropractic, Eugene Rugala & Associates, First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort, Grounded Running, J.H. Hiers Construction, King Irrigation, Knights of Columbus, Lowcountry Presby-

terian Church, LUX Medical Spa, Maginnis Orthodontics, Nürnberg Photography, Oyster Cay Collection, Presbyterian Women, Salt Line Construction, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, SK Signs, Southern Tree

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Services, St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Tidal Creek Fellowship and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort. For more information, visit walkforwater.com/beaufortco or call 843-769-7395.

Moore, David Paul Murray, Stacy Pinckney and Darrell Russell – running for two vacant at-large Town Council seats. Murray (128 votes, 26.4 percent) and Pinckney (116 votes, 23.9 percent) won in a relatively tight race that saw just 485 ballots cast. Moore (95 votes, 19.6 percent) and Ellis (90 votes, 18.6 percent) were competitive, as well.

from page A1 Tax, as well as the change in Beaufort County government. If approved, the referendum would have required the county and municipalities to use 71 percent of the revenue “to provide a credit against the property tax liability of taxpayers in the county and municipality.” The other 29 percent would have been used to fund county and municipal operations. The L.O.S.T. was rejected, 14,904 votes (72.5 percent) to 5,654 votes (27.5 percent). As a result, the sales tax in Beaufort County will drop from 7 to 6 percent. Beaufort County received notification Monday from the State Treasurer’s Office that the 1 percent Transportation sales tax, approved in 2018, had collected more than $119 million as of September 30. With the county anticipated to have cleared $120 million by the end of October, the county will verify and file the appropriate paperwork to end the program and notify residents and businesses when the tax will end. On Local Question 2, voters, once again, overwhelmingly voted “no,” 16,404 votes (79.7 percent) to 4,182 votes (20.3 percent), meaning the county will keep the current system, whereby the County Treasurer and County Auditor are elected.

pany was awarded a $1.5 million federal grant through the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. It matched that with $2.4 million, for a total of $3.9 million to go toward its proposed improvements at the marina. Safe Harbor Marinas manages 125 marinas, including Charleston and Skull Creek on Hilton Head Island. In 2019, it signed a 10-year lease with the City of Beaufort. The City receives a percentage of the revenues generated at the marina, and is not responsible for maintenance or improvements to the marina.

Port Royal poll worker Dean Moss, left, helps Shanda Owens with her ballot Tuesday. Photo by Bob Sofaly. A “yes” vote would have meant those positions would be appointed by the Beaufort County Administrator. Likely, this ballot question was a result of the ongoing situation with Auditor Jim Beckert, who has been sued twice by Beaufort County in efforts to compel him to do his elected duties. In addition, Beckert, elected to a four-year term in 2018, is facing two separate harassment suits from Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls and former Beaufort County

Financial Officer Alicia Holland. As an elected official, Beckert can’t be disciplined by the county and can only be removed by the governor, which is not likely. Port Royal Town Council Four candidates were vying for two at-large Town Council seats in the Tow of Port Royal, and incumbents Mary Beth Heyward and Darryl Owens were re-elected rather easily, garnering almost the same amount of votes. Heyward (471 votes, 35.2 percent)

and Owens (465, 34.7 percent) were trailed by challengers John Hazel (284 votes, 21.2 percent) and Eddie Gugino (103 votes, 7.7 percent). Yemassee Mayor and Town Council The choice for Mayor should have been easy – incumbent Mayor Colin Moore was running unopposed. Moore won, but with just 60 percent – 160 votes. Write-in candidates claimed 107 votes. There were six candidates – Trena Ellis, Natasha N. Greene, Robert

Certification of Elections Certification Hearings will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the Beaufort Voter Registration and Elections office at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, S.C. 29906. 9:30 a.m. – The Town of Port Royal Municipal Election Commission will meet to certify the Town of Port Royal Municipal General Election results. 10:00 a.m. – The Town of Bluffton Municipal Election Commission will meet to certify the Town of Bluffton Municipal General Election results. 10:30 a.m. – The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County’s Board of Canvassers will meet to certify the Beaufort County Referendums Special Election results. The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will hold their monthly Board Meeting immediately following their certification hearing at 10:30 a.m. Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

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Michael and Audrey Adams, right, hand out the treats as children walk by during the Uptown Trunk or Treat on Sunday at the Charles “Lind” Brown Activity Center on Hamar Street. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

UPTOWN TRUNK OR TREAT

Dominique Tuttle, left, puts on the finishing touch to Laci Young’s face during the Uptown Trunk or Treat.

Proving that Trick or Treat isn’t just for kids, Beaufort Police Officer PT3 Keith Kastner-Smith, left, Danielle Raynard, wife of a Port Royal police officer, and PT3 Hillary Cottingham, also of the Beaufort PD, get into the spirit of Halloween during the Uptown Trunk or Treat on Sunday at the Charles “Lind” Brown Activity Center.

Isabella Gerrard, 5, reaches into the back a new, mid-engine “Little Red Corvette” during the Uptown Trunk or Treat on Sunday. The Corvette was part of the display by the Classic Car Club of Beaufort.

Builders FirstSource establishing operations in Jasper County

From staff reports According to Gov. Henry McMaster’s office, Builders FirstSource, a leading supplier of structural building products, has announced plans to establish operations in Jasper County. According to the company, the $16 million investment will create 126 new jobs over the next five years.

Established in 1988, Builders FirstSource specializes in components and services to the professional market for new residential construction, repair and remodeling. The company offers integrated solutions to shorten construction times, reduce costs, increase build quality, improve safety and reduce waste.

NEWS BRIEFS

City Council OKs purchase of new fire truck

The Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department will be getting a new pumper truck in 2022. City Council approved the purchase of a Pierce pumper truck at its Oct. 26 meeting. The purchase price was $948,928. The truck is expected to be delivered in approximately 14 months. It will replace the current pumper at the Fire Department’s headquarters at 135 Ribaut Road. That truck, which is 10 years old, will go on a reserve status, and the Fire Department will retire its two oldest pumpers, which date from 1995 and 1996. Fire Chief Tim Ogden explained that trucks typically have a 10-year front-line life, and then are used for 10 years in reserve. The City is financing its portion of the purchase price through Fire Department impact fees, which are levied on developers of new properties to help cover the cost of pro-

Located in Point South Park in Yemassee, the new Builders FirstSource location will allow the company to expand its offerings and production capacity. Additionally, this site will complement its 23 current locations throughout South Carolina, including its Cherry Point Yard in Ridgeland. “Jasper County welcomes

viding fire service. It has obtained a 10-year loan from Truist Bank (formerly BB&T) at an interest rate of 1.72 percent.

Operation Holiday Heroes registration under way

Operation Holiday Heroes is now taking applications for anyone who may need Christmas assistance this year. Operation Holiday Heroes is a countywide collaboration to assure that every child and family in need in Beaufort and Jasper county has toys at Christmas. This year, United Way of the Lowcountry is proud to partner with Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, The Agape Family Life Center Hardeeville, Antioch Educational Center, Bluffton Self Help, The Deep Well Project, Love House Ministries and The Salvation Army of the Lowcountry to bring the magic of Christmas to families in the Lowcountry. To participate in Operation Hol-

Builders FirstSource to the Point South Commerce Park, and we are thrilled with the 126 jobs they are creating in our community – a significant economic development announcement!” Jasper County Council Chair Barbara Clark said in a news release. “We will continue to work with the company to ensure a busi-

iday Heroes, each family must register for assistance at one of the participating nonprofits. A complete listing of Beaufort and Jasper county registration dates, times and locations is available in English and Spanish at https://uwlowcountry. org/santa/.

County hosting public meeting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Pathway

Beaufort County is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, to discuss the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Pathway. The meeting will be held at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena. This project is one of the 14 priority locations as approved in the 2018 One Cent Sales Tax Referendum. Beaufort County staff will present the proposed design for the 8-foot shared-use path on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Jonathan Francis Senior Road to U.S. 21 (Sea

ness-friendly environment as they grow their operations in Jasper County, and we are happy to have Builders FirstSource as the newest member of our industrial community.” Operations are expected to be online in the fourth quarter of 2022. Individuals interested in joining the Builders FirstSource team should visit

Island Parkway). The pathway improves pedestrian and bicyclist safety by providing a separate facility from the roadway. Visit www.beaufortcountypenny. com/meetings to view the information. For questions or persons requiring additional assistance due to language barriers, contact the Capital Projects Department at 843255-2700.

BJWSA publishes inaugural sustainability report

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) has published its inaugural sustainability report, in compliance with standards set forth by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”). SASB is an independent, not-for-profit organization which sets industry-specific standards for disclosing sustainability information. SASB metrics encourage reporting that is comparable and consistent, regardless of utility ownership. These standards

the company’s careers page at https://www.bldr.com/amazing-careers. The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project. The council also approved a $750,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Jasper County to assist with related project costs.

can benefit organizations by improving transparency, risk management and performance. BJWSA is in the Water Utilities and Services Industry (IF-WU) category. Relevant sustainability topics include energy management, effluent quality, water affordability and access, drinking water quality, and resilience. The report, which was officially released at a regional Sustainability Workshop hosted by BJWSA, is available at www.bjwsa. org/sustainability.

Sheriff Tanner to speak at November LIBPA Meeting

Beaufort County Sheriff P. J. Tanner will be the featured speaker when the Lady’s Island Business Professional Association meets at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. The public is invited to stop by for coffee and conversation concerning our community. NOVEMBER 4–10, 2021

NEWS

TOUCH A TRUCK

One of the trucks on display during Saturday’s 6th annual Touch a Truck event at the Beaufort Town Center was Beaufort County Sherrif’s Office’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) transport. The vehicle, which can cost upward from $500,000, was purchased through the Department of Defense’s 1033 program which allows for sale of surplus weaponry and tactical vehicles to local law enforcement agencies, according to Wikipedia. The event was sponsored by the Junior Service League of Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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and take home a big bag of books!” The 2021 event has something new: The Meet the Authors Program. Throughout the 3-day sale, local authors will be on hand to meet the public, sign and sell their books, and answer questions. Volunteers are still welcome. Sign up at https://bit. ly/3wckPgl. Meet The Author Schedule Friday 10 a.m. to Noon Table 1 – Stephanie Austin Edwards Table 2 – Mary Greene Noon to 2 p.m. Table 1 – Mary Jacobs Table 2 – Michael & Donna Chapman 2 to 4 p.m. Table 1 – John Warley Table 2 – Gary Curry 4 to 6 p.m. Table 1 – Becky Bruff Table 2 – Cele & Lynn Seldon 6 to 8 p.m. Table 1 – -Karen Warner Schueler Table 2 – Donna Brainard Saturday 8 to 10 a.m. Table 1– Dana Ridenour Table 2 – Mary Greene 10 a.m. to Noon Table 1 – Martha Weeks Table 2 – Ryan Copeland Noon to 2 p.m. Table 1 – Ellen Malphrus Table 2 – Julie Satterfield Price 2 to 4 p.m. Table 1 – Donna Keel Armer Table 2 – Susan Riley 4 to 6 p.m. Table 1 – S. Frances (Frankii) Tiger Sunday Authors 10 a.m. to Noon Table 1 – Dana Ridenour Noon to 3 p.m. Table 1 – Estelle Ford-Williamson Table 2 – Jack Gannon & Cyndi Williams-Barnier

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referendum you’ve presented. It’s time for you to support us who live on Lady’s Island. Traffic is becoming a nightmare.” She suggested the board members travel to ChickFil-A or the Dunkin’ Donuts in the early morning hours to see the impact on Boundary Street traffic. “It’s the wrong project at the wrong place, … it’s 10 pounds of sugar in a 5-pound

NOVEMBER 4–10, 2021

Beaufort Memorial in need of crutches Aluminum shortage has led to delayed or canceled orders

From staff reports A global aluminum shortage has left hospitals like Beaufort Memorial without much-needed supplies of crutches for patients, prompting officials to ask for community donations of gently used adult crutches.

“The impacts of the global pandemic continue to affect so many aspects of healthcare,” BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley said. “We’re hopeful that there are plenty of used crutches gathering dust in closets that can be put to good use for our

patients.” Donations can be made from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, in two locations: • Beaufort: LifeFit Wellness Center, Beaufort Memorial Medical & Administrative Center, 990

Ribaut Road, First floor, Beaufort, S.C. 29902. • Okatie: Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Boulevard, North, First Floor (Security Desk), Okatie, S.C. 29909. All donated crutches will

be thoroughly sanitized and inspected for safety before being given to patients at no cost. If you have questions, please contact Director of Materials Management Phillip Mock at 843-522-5616 or via email.

County to celebrate opening of Fort Fremont History Center

From staff reports Beaufort County and the Friends of Fort Fremont are hosting a Grand Opening celebration for the Fort Fremont History Center from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, and it will be live-streamed on The County Channel. The Fort Fremont History Center is located on Fort Fremont Preserve at 1124 Lands End Road, St. Helena Island. The preserve and fort were purchased by Beaufort County through the Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Program in 2004 and 2010, and encompass 18-acres of mixed hardwood forest facing the Port Royal Sound. The fort was constructed in 1898 during the Spanish American War for coastal de-

fense of the Port Royal Naval Station at Parris Island. Beaufort County constructed the history center to showcase the rich history of the area. Passive recreation and historic amenities include free public access and parking area, a picnic pavilion, ADA pathways, history center with scale models of the fort and associated buildings as they stood in 1900, restrooms, drinking fountains and historic concrete batteries. The Friends of Fort Fremont work with Beaufort County to preserve and promote Fort Fremont’s historic, natural, educational, and cultural resources through public tours and displays at the history center. Visitors to Fort Fremont

Preserve can learn about the fort’s history by reading the interpretive panels on display near the batteries, taking a self-guided walking tour through a smart phone app, visiting the history center exhibit hall or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The forested habitat also provides a wonderful opportunity for viewing spring and fall migrating birds and enjoying the scenic views of the Port Royal Sound. Beaufort County Councilman York Glover, Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway, Friends of Fort Fremont President Kathryn Mixon, Chieftess of the Gullah/ Geechee Nation Queen Quet, and Friends of Fort Fremont Marian Rollings will provide

Fort Fremont was constructed in 1898 during the Spanish American War for coastal defense of the Port Royal Naval Station at Parris Island. Submitted photo. remarks, immediately followed by the ribbon cutting and reception activities. Limited parking is available at the preserve parking area and a shuttle service will be provided from The Woodlands, located at 100 Lands End Woodland Road, St. Hel-

ena Island, to the preserve during the event. The Preserve is open to the public from dawn to dusk, Monday through Sunday. The History Center exhibit hall is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Friday and Saturday.

Senator Scott accepting applications for Spring 2022 internships From staff reports U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the spring of 2022. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work with public service professionals and gain practical

bag,” said Newton. Even County Administrator Eric Greenway weighed in after three hours and said the project didn’t comply with the proposed intend of future development in the rapidly commercializing area. “You’re compounding bad development with bad development. And you have the opportunity to start a change tonight,” he said. Teenager charged in September’s fatal Sams Point Road accident LADY’S ISLAND – Christopher “Trenton” Few, 18 was

experience in constituent services, government policy, and more. Washington, D.C., Office: In Washington, interns will research legislation, attend Congressional hearings and briefings, assist with press tasks, and help write constituent letters on various issues. Responsibilities also include answering phones and other adminis-

charged last week with two counts of reckless homicide which resulted in two fatalities on Sams Point Road on September 4. Few, who lived in Beaufort but was living in Lancaster at the time of the accident, was identified as the driver of a Nissan which struck a sedan pulling from Attaway subdivision. Killed in the accident was Rachell Poovey Navratil, 84, who was a passenger in the sedan driven by her husband, and Randon Broach Jr. of Lancaster, who was a passenger in Few’s vehicle.

trative tasks. Interns in this office will gain a stronger understanding of the lawmaking process, while also improving their communications skills. South Carolina Offices (North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville): In the state offices, interns will take an active role in the community, working on state-based projects while

According to S.C. Highway Patrolman Nick Pye, the case is still under investigation. Few could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine between $1,000 and $5,000. Dominion Energy vs. the trees JAMES ISLAND – Interesting news from this island municipality to our north in Charleston County – their town council has filed a lawsuit against Dominion Energy for its tree-cutting policies. As in Beaufort earlier this year, citizens expressed

also answering phones, completing research, and being an integral part of day-to-day office operations. Interns in these offices are able to assist with issues that affect South Carolina citizens each day. Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students' course schedules but generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday

through Friday. Students may also gain course credit for completing the internship program. Interested students can apply through our website at https://www. scott.senate.gov/constituent-services/internships. For additional questions, contact the internship coordinator at internships@ scott.senate.gov or 202224-6121.

dismay at the tree cutting, particularly the multitude of palmetto trees, the state’s official tree that were removed. But James Island council took action and voted to file a lawsuit against the utility, after warning the company they considered the tree-cutting procedures extreme. The Charleston Post and Courier reported the town is seeking restitution for monitoring the tree-trimming and costs for repairing damaged trees. The town manager was quoted as saying she “would be surprised if the costs didn’t exceed $100,000.”

Eighty of Beaufort area’s palmettos were targeted for removal earlier this year, compared to 150 palmettos from the Charleston peninsula. In Bluffton, 29 palmettos that had been planted 90 years ago to honor World War II veterans were cut. Let’s see how that lawsuit does. 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.

NEWS

Burton man who burglarized, took underwear convicted From staff reports A Burton man who left a trail of women’s and children’s clothing and footprints in his wake after burglarizing a neighbor’s home has been sent to prison. Roy Dean White, 50, pleaded guilty as indicted Aug. 18 to first-degree burglary in Beaufort County General Sessions Court. White has a history of violent offenses and

was sentenced We d n e s d a y to 30 years in prison. “This was no trivial offense,” said White Assistant Solicitor Hunter Swanson, who prosecuted the case. “Given the defendant’s criminal history, which includes violence against children, we believe

Mr. White to be a career criminal and a danger to the entire community.” A mother and her children were pulling into their driveway upon returning home at about 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2018. Through a window, the woman’s daughter spotted a bald man in a teal, short-sleeve shirt inside their house. The mother drove away and called 9-1-1.

Beaufort County Sheriff’s deputies arrived minutes later to find an unsecured back door. No one was inside the residence. However, outside, they found a trail of women’s and children’s underwear taken from the home, along with footprints leading to the backyard of White’s nearby house. There, officers found White, who is bald. He wore a teal

shirt and was holding a flashlight. White was questioned but initially refused to submit a DNA sample for testing. White was later arrested after analysts determined a sample taken from a nightstand in the victims’ home contained DNA from several contributors, one of which could not have come from a family member. A follow-up test after White’s arrest indicated his

DNA was part of the mixture. Circuit Court Judge Carmen T. Mullen handed down the sentence. White’s criminal history includes a conviction for homicide by child abuse, stemming from the 1998 death of Kimberly Michelle Slattery, his girlfriend’s 7-year-old daughter. White served 12 years of a 25-year sentence before his release in December 2011.

City presents preliminary plan for American Rescue Plan funds

From staff reports The City of Beaufort has received approximately half of the $6.54 million it has been designated through the American Rescue Plan, and in a presentation to City Council during Work Session on Oct. 26, City Manager Bill Prokop unveiled a preliminary plan for the funds. A substantial amount, approximately $4 million, is proposed to be used to fund

City of Beaufort stormwater infrastructure projects. Several neighborhoods in the City continue to be at risk of flooding caused by heavy rainfall, king tides, and tropical storms. Approximately $1 million is proposed to help fund efforts to increase affordable housing in the area, one of Beaufort County and the City of Beaufort’s biggest challenges.

The balance, approximately $1.54 million is proposed to be used for a variety of needs, including: • Preparing for the next pandemic or Covid variant. • Increasing security measures throughout the City. • Replacing outdated body cameras and dashboard cameras for the Police Department.

This discussion was preliminary. The City will solicit public input before any action is taken by City Council. Under the American Rescue Plan, funds that are earmarked for local governments can be used to: • Support public health expenditures. • Replace lost public sector revenue that occurred as a result of the virus and that

are essential public services. • Address negative economic impacts to workers, households, small businesses, and public sector caused by the Covid public health emergency. • Invest in certain kinds of infrastructure. The City of Beaufort is expected to receive the remaining 50 percent of its

allocation around October of 2022. It must obligate all of its funds by Dec. 31, 2024, and spend them all by Dec. 31, 2026. The American Rescue Plan was passed by Congress earlier this year and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. It is a stimulus package that provided relief to families, businesses and governments impacted by Covid-19.

Lady’s Island man who bragged about killing romantic rival convicted of murder

From staff reports A 20-year-old Lady’s Island man on Wednesday, Oct. 27 was convicted of murdering an acquaintance he believed to be a romantic rival. In November 2019, Cameron Chan’ou Kim shot Ethan Thomas Bosworth, 20, during a brief, late-night encounter in the Southside area of Beaufort. A Beaufort County General Sessions jury on Wednesday found Kim guilty of murder. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison. “Jealousy is one of the oldest motives for murder in the book,” said Mary Jones

of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who prosecuted the case. “Cameron Kim was anxious to prove his ‘street cred’ by killing someone, and his belief that his girlfriend had cheated on him with Ethan Bosworth is all the prompting he needed to fulfill that sick fantasy.” Beaufort Police were called to the 2700 block of Waddell Road shortly after 10 a.m. on Nov. 22, 2019, after receiving a report of shots fired and a single-vehicle accident. They arrived to find Bosworth’s Ford Mustang crashed into a tree, with

bullet holes visible in the rear window. Officers found Bosworth lying unresponsive Kim near his vehicle. He died of his injuries that night, and an autopsy at the Medical University of South Carolina determined he had been shot three times. Bosworth’s unlocked cellphone was discovered in his vehicle, and the display showed a Snapchat message from a “Cam Cam,” as well as several calls between he and

Kim, including one just two minutes before the shooting was reported to 911. Neighborhood residents reported seeing three people on foot running from the area just after the sound of gunshots. Jones called 22 witnesses during two days of testimony, including experts from the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division, the Medical University of South Carolina, eyewitnesses and several acquaintances of both Kim and Bosworth. The evidence showed that in the days before Bo-

sworth’s murder, Kim was angered because he believed Bosworth had become a romantic rival for his girlfriend. He also had recently acquired a .32 caliber handgun and was “itching” to kill someone with it. After a day of drinking and smoking marijuana, Kim departed on foot from the home where he had been partying and arranged to meet Bosworth in the Waddell Road area. When Bosworth drove up in his Mustang, Kim shot him three times through the open passenger-side window, likely killing him instantly.

The vehicle then rolled into a tree along the roadside. The immediate aftermath of the shooting was witnessed by one of Kim’s friends, who had been walking several yards ahead of him after leaving the party with him. The shots also were heard by a third person who had attended the party but turned down a road to go to his home nearby just before Bosworth arrived. Afterward, Kim boasted to friends about the killing. Circuit Court Judge Carmen T. Mullen handed down the sentence.

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NOVEMBER 4–10, 2021

WHAT’S HAPPENING Shorts at High Noon

Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Nov. 17, Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Beaufort campus. A collaboration between the Beaufort Film Society and TCL, screenings are free and open to the public. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. All films are from the 2021 Beaufort International Film Festival. Schedule and trailers for all featured shorts are available at https:// www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/officialselections-2021. Masks are required.

Veteran Entrepreneur Services webinars

Lowcountry Speaker Series: Robert O'Neill

4 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, Harbour Town Clubhouse, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island. Robert O’Neill is one of the most highly-decorated combat veterans of our time and the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir The Operator: Firing the Shots That Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. A former SEAL Team Six leader with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, he deployed more than a dozen times and held combat leadership roles in more than 400 missions in four different theaters of war.

Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Dec. 8. Webinars open to veterans, their families and all business owners. All sessions allow for live interaction with presenters. All sessions are free via Zoom. Register at SCLowcountry.score.org. For questions or information, email ellen.maloney@ scorevolunteer.org. Schedule: Nov. 3 – Building Your Business Plan; Nov. 10 – Non-traditional Methods of Financing Your Business; Nov. 17 – Traditional Methods of Financing Your Business; Dec. 1 – Using Marketing and Social Media to Grow Your Business; Dec. 8 – Veteran Business Owners Roundtable.

First Friday

The Historic Port Royal Museum

Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

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

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http:// www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @ portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.

Beaufort Art Association’s All Member Show

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, through 2022, Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Nay Street, Beaufort. Each year, the Gallery invites all the BAA general members to submit two pieces of their art, to be exhibited. This year the public will be able to see the work of a dozen or more members who support BAA but chose only to exhibit through our satellite galleries and our Spring Show.

LIVE After 5

5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.

Auldbrass Tours

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6, 7 River Road, Yemassee. Tickets are $175, and there are no refunds. Tickets are available at are available at https://bit.ly/3A5sPQI, and proceeds from the tour benefit the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Auldbrass was built in 1939 for C. Leigh Stevens, a Michigan industrialist, by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright famously designed the residential structure without any right angles. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation describes the property as a “4,000-acre tract of land on the banks of the Combahee River, the plantation is one of the largest and most complex residential projects Wright ever undertook.” Auldbrass Plantation was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and is one of only two buildings Wright designed in South Carolina. Tickets are sold on a first come- first served basis. The tour is mostly self-guided. The Main House tour is guided with groups of 12. Rain or shine event. No children under the age of 12. No strollers. No coolers. No pets. No smoking. No interior photos. Walking tour – Absolutely no third-party sales.

Technical College of the Lowcountry All Program Area (Except Health Sciences) Open House

4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 4. Information available on the Arts, Building & Industrial, Business Management & Accounting, Computers & Electronics, Human Services, Law & Criminal Justice and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). For a complete list of degree, certificate or diploma programs, visit www.tcl.edu/ academics/pathways. To RSVP, go to www.tcl.edu/openhouse. The events are free and open to the public.

NOVEMBER 4–10, 2021

5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5, downtown Beaufort. Bay Street will be closed to automobile traffic. Live music by Steel Rail Express, rocks climbing wall, Lowe’s Craft Tent and power tool demo, train rides and gift card giveaways.

Maye River Quilters Guild meeting

10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6 via Zoom. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild. com. For more information, call 843-530-1244.

9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6; Saturday, Dec. 4. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours to the public. Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. Tours begin at the amphitheater (Paris Avenue), and you will be guided through the rookery, viewing the many varieties of birds and wildlife and learning the benefits of this stormwater system & working organic laboratory. Those interested in attending, reserve a spot by email at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.

Help of Beaufort Oyster Roast

4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 6, Port Royal Community Beer Garden. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Includes all-you-can-eat oysters, a craft beer, live entertainment and dessert. Proceeds support Help of Beaufort. To order tickets, visit www. helpofbeaufort.org.

Edwin McCain

5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, John Paul II Catholic School campus. Proceeds benefit John Paul II Catholic School. Local band Twin Roots, with lead singer and JPII performing arts teacher Ava Nixon, will kick off the evening events, followed by The Nice Guys before McCain takes the stage. Tickets ($50-$75) and parking passes ($20) are available on the school’s website at https://bit.ly/3EVYYhh. Concert goers are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Multiple area food trucks will be on site. The JPII grounds will open at 4 p.m. The concerts begin at 5 p.m. McCain is expected to take the stage around 8 p.m.

Rotary of the Lowcountry Family Oyster Roast

6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Tickets are $35 and include oysters, beer, wine, sodas, hot dogs, chili and dessert. Tickets can be purchased at Port Royal Police Department, Bay Street Jewelers and Lowcountry Insurance Services. Live music by Mike Kavanaugh. Door prizes, live and silent auction. Oyster knives available for purchase. For more information, contact Dick Deuel at 843-441-1587 or dick.deuel@ yahoo.com.

Bourbon, Bubbles and Brew

5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, Breakwater Restaurant and Bar, 203 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at BeaufortFilmFestival.com. A fun-filled evening of tasting fine “bourbons, bubbles and brews” with music by the ClusterShucks will benefit the Beaufort Film Society.

Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association Meeting

8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters, 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. Beaufort County Sheriff P. J. Tanner will be the featured speaker. The public is invited to stop by for coffee and conversation concerning our community.

BCSD Traveling Preschool Bus

10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 9, Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Seabrook. Discover everything you need to know about school readiness and developmentally appropriate early childhood activities for children ages birth to 5 years. Take advantage of our fun-filled and educational activities like reading, writing, drawing, dramatic play, building blocks and more. The BCSD Office

of Early Childhood also provides additional brochures and referral information for family support services, along with developmental screenings, for children ages 3 to 5 years. Free books and materials for children available.

Veterans Virtual Career Fair

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9. Veterans can register by visiting https://bddy. me/3vGwCU3. The virtual career fair, the second hosted by the state of South Carolina this year, provides veterans an opportunity to explore career opportunities with more than 35 state agencies and institutions of higher education. Participating agencies are recruiting for positions in accounting, finance, engineering, grant management, health care, human resources, information technology, management, security and law enforcement, and skilled trades. Each agency will have virtual booths where job seekers can take part in a video chat or set a time to talk directly with a human resources representative about available openings.

Veterans Day Parade

10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, begins at Beaufort National Cemetery. Parade lineup at 9 a.m. Parade entry application can be found at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/ veterans-affairs. Registration deadline Oct. 31. For more information, call Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-2556880. Participating organizations already include Wreaths Across America Beaufort, Association of U.S. Army, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12, American Legion Post 9, Amvets Post 70, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8760, Knights of Columbus.

Salute to Service Military Appreciation

1 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Naval Heritage Park, Port Royal. Free community event to honor military of past and present. Parris Island Band, free hot dogs, food trucks, business giveaways, kids activities, community and base leader presentations. Presented by Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Chef’s Table Benefit & Auction

6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Harbour Town Clubhouse, 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $150 per person, $1,200 for table of eight. Event is limited to 250 guests. Featuring Rob Mondavi, Jr., and more than 15 Lowcountry chefs. Hosted by Jesse Blanco of Eat It & Like It. Chef’s Appetizer Showcase & Cocktails, 6 p.m. Chef’s Five-Course Dinner, 7:15 p.m. Live auction, 8:30 p.m. Event and auction registration at www.tcl.edu/table. All proceeds benefit the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry and its students.

Beaufort Youth Orchestra

7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Riverview Baptist Church. Beaufort Youth Orchestra will perform. Free and open to the public.

Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club June meeting

7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. Director Erin Levesque of the Waddell Mariculture Center will discuss the updated facilities, and how important this research facility is to our local area and State resources. Comments will also be presented on the possibility of adding hatchery-raised Southern Flounder. Dr. Al Stokes, former director, will also share information about our waterways and their marine life which greatly contributes to the Lowcountry culture. Weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. Curtis McDaniels won the monthly $50 drawing for August. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.

Bands, Brews & BBQ

6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12 and 11a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, Paris Avenue in Port Royal. This official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice. Friday night is the Wing Throw Down when you can sample wing recipes from participating cookers while enjoying live music from The Paris Island Marine Corps Dirty Boots Brass Band and The Chiggers. Saturday is the BBQ tasting day with cook teams from across the Southeast. There will be live music from Campfire Tyler, The Amanda Brewer Band, Donnie Polk, and Irritating Julie. Awards will be presented on Saturday by the South Carolina BBQ Association. General admission is free. The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Saturday will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Beer, soda and wine will also be available for purchase. Event will take place rain or shine. For more information and volunteer opportunities go to fochospice.org or call 843-525- 6257.

Beaufort-Jasper ACE Friends & Family Day

9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 13, Beaufort-Jasper ACE, 80 Lowcountry Drive, Ridgeland. Flea market, tours of the school, student presentations, services from school programs, ACE food truck and more. Flea market runs from 8 a.m. to noon, set-up begins at 7 a.m. Flea market spots (8-foot by 18-foot) are $20. Food truck spots are $40. No chairs, tables or electricity provided. Contact Ms. Dixon at 987-8107 for reservations or more information. Rental agreement forms are available at bjace.org and must be submitted, along with payment, prior to Nov. 5.

CPR re-certification

8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca. org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

CPR training

8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

Holiday Market of Beaufort

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, Beaufort Academy courtyard, 240 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island. Admission is free.

Beaufort Homes For The Holidays 20th Anniversary Tour On The Point

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 day of tour. Walking tour of six historic homes on The Point and St. Peter’s Church in downtown Beaufort, all professionally decorated for the holidays. For more information, call 843-522-6503 or visit BeaufortHomesForTheHolidays.com.

20th annual Zonta Club of Beaufort Oyster Roast

6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at door. Ages 10 and younger eat free. Oysters, chili, hot dogs, desserts, beer, tea. Live music by The Blues Boys with Velma and Elaine. For tickets or information, call Myrna Breland, CPA, at 843-986-1175 or the Beaufort County Council on Aging at 843524-1787 or 843-476-8356.

1st annual Lowcountry Pop Up N Sk8

3 to 6 p.m. (Day Skate) and 8 to 11 p.m. (Glow Sk8), Saturday, Nov. 27, Beaufort Town Center, 2015 Boundary Street. Hosted by Unified Beaufort. Ages 6 and younger are free. Day Skate is all ages, while Glow Sk8 is ages 21 and older.

Blue & White Classic Golf Tournament

Friday, Dec. 3, Fripp Island. Proceeds benefit Beaufort Academy athletics.

Music from the Manger

6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10; 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11; and noon, Sunday, Dec. 12, the end of Parris Avenue, Port Royal Village. A music-filled festival featuring a unique Christmas Village and a performance by the talented local recording artist Liz Jane. Concert proceeds will benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort. There will be food and drink available. For additional information, visit MusicfromtheManger.com to view the schedule of events, purchase tickets, as well as to inquire about sponsorship and vendor opportunities. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.

YMCA Puppy Plunge

9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Dec. 18, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, and March 26. Wardle Family YMCA, Outdoor pool, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Well-behaved 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.

BUSINESS

Beaufort’s Harbor Freight Tools to open Nov. 13

From staff reports Harbor Freight Tools will officially open its new store in Beaufort at 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13. The store, located at 142 Robert Smalls Parkway, is the 24th Harbor Freight Tools store in South Carolina, and,

according to the company, should bring approximately 25-30 new jobs to the community. The store will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. “We’re ready to serve and

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City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Call for Local Hospitality Tax Appropriation Proposals REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR APPROPRIATION OF LOCAL HOSPITALITY FUND FOR FY 2021. Each year during the budget process, City Council appropriates 1.1% of the anticipated local hospitality tax funds in accordance with City Ordinance Section 7‐13003, which stipulates that the allocation will be awarded by the City Council based on budget presentation of non‐profit organizations invited by City Council. The City is requesting proposals from non‐profit agencies that focus on advertising to increase tourism and revitalization of the Downtown economy that best achieve City Council’s strategic goals and purposes. The FY 2022 allocation is budgeted for $22,068. Following City Staff review of all submitted proposals, City Council will invite the top three proposers to present their proposal. The presentations will occur during work session on December 14, 2021 with the allocation or allocations approved by City Council on December 28, 2021. PROPOSALS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 24, 2021 And should be emailed to Kathy Todd – ktodd@cityofbeaufort.org Or delivered to: City Hall, 2nd Floor City Manager’s Suite 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: MARK AVERY MADDOX & ALFREDA MADDOX, 406 LONE OAK COURT, KENNEDALE, TX 76060 A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312- 1365, et seq., of the records of the

R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1202-W2B. Deed recorded in Book 3524, Pages 1873, Mortgage in Book 3524, Pages 1878. Total amount presently delinquent $12,549.80, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $6.96. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN

deliver value to customers in Beaufort and all of Beaufort County,” Store Manager John Braxton said in a release. “At Harbor Freight, we recognize that now, more than ever, our customers depend on us for the tools they need to get the job done at an affordable

price. We are the place for quality tools at the lowest prices for mechanics, contractors, homeowners and hobbyists — any tool user who cares about value.” The store will stock a full selection of tools and equipment in categories including

automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and more. In 2021, Forbes Magazine recognized Harbor Freight as the country’s top employer for veterans across all indus-

tries, one of the top employers in terms of diversity, one of the top employers for women and one of the top 20 large employers in all of retail. Diversityjobs.com has also recognized the company as a top employer for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

ments, costs, other fees, and interest coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the CLAIM OF LIEN as recorded in Lien Book 469.86 at Page 1676, records of Horry County, SC.

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

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 11/18/2021 beginning at 9:00 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of King Cunningham, LLC, 1000 2nd Ave. South, Suite 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258% ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312- 1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1606-W41B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: CHARLES GLENN JENKINS & BEVERLEY BROWN JENKINS, 1100 MILL RUN RD, ATHENS, TX 75751. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the CLAIM OF LIEN as recorded in Lien Book 472.32 at Page 1674, records of Horry County, SC. The amounts secured by the CLAIM OF LIEN, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $ 3,561.14 Attorney Fees $ 350.00 Costs $ 887.24 Total Amount Due $ 4,798.38 Together with any and all additional dues, assess-

An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

The amounts secured by the CLAIM OF LIEN, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $ 2,189.61 Attorney Fees $ 350.00 Costs $ 884.78 Total Amount Due $ 3,424.39 Together with any and all additional dues, assessments, costs, other fees, and interest coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful

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Christ Is Risen! Our greatest reason for joy Good Friday was a disaster. Earlier in the week, all had been going as the apostles expected. As Jesus entered Jerusalem for the Passover celebrations, the crowds had cheered him as a king: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” (Matt 21:9) But now everything was turned upside down. Jesus had been arrested and executed, and they had abandoned their friend in his time of need. Their hearts were filled with grief, shame, and doubt. Was Jesus not who he claimed to be? He had claimed to be divine, and he had worked many miracles to support this claim: casting out demons, healing the sick, and even raising the dead! But now he had been crucified on a hill outside of the city, the mocking inscription “King of the Jews” above his head. Had they been wrong about him? Had their faith in him been misplaced?

Everything changed on Sunday. Terrified of being arrested, the apostles had been hiding behind locked doors. We can imagine their astonishment when, on Sunday afternoon, Jesus suddenly appeared in the room with them! He was no longer dead; he was alive! He spoke to them with love and encouragement. He reassured them that he was real, not a ghost: “Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.” (Luke 24:39) For forty days, Jesus appeared often in this way and prepared his followers for their coming mission. The apostles rejoiced! Their sorrow had turned into the greatest joy! And almost two thousand years later, the resurrection of Jesus is still our greatest reason for joy. It means that Jesus really is who he claimed to be! He is not a lunatic, nor a liar, but truly the Lord. Everything he taught and revealed is true. God is real; heaven exists; eternal joy is possible. Christ’s victory is our victory! The resurrection of Jesus means that the crucifixion was not his defeat, but actually his moment of victory! Jesus has conquered sin and death. United with Christ, we too can share in the glory of his resurrection; death will not have the last word in our lives! Even in moments of sorrow and hardship, we too can exclaim with joy, “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? ...Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” (1 Cor 15: 55-57)

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Can your kitchen pass the food safety test?

The holiday entertaining season is fast approaching. COVID-19 vaccinations notwithstanding, the good health of your family and friend depends on a clean, safe kitchen. What comes to mind when you think of a clean kitchen? Shiny waxed floors? Gleaming stainless steel sinks? Spotless counters and neatly arranged cupboards? They can help, but a truly "clean" kitchen—that is, one that ensures safe food—relies on more than just looks: It also depends on safe food practices. In your home, food safety concerns revolve around three main functions: food storage, food handling, and cooking. Read on to learn how you can make the meals and snacks from your kitchen the safest possible.

1. Refrigerators should stay at 40 F (5 C) or less. Many people overlook the importance of maintaining an appropriate refrigerator temperature. Measure the temperature with a thermometer and, if needed, adjust the refrigerator's temperature control dial. A temperature of 40 F (5 C) or less is important because it slows the growth of most bacteria. The temperature won't kill the bacteria, but it will keep them from multiplying, and the fewer there are, the less likely you are to get sick. Freezing at zero F (minus 18 C) or less stops bacterial growth (although it won't kill bacteria already present). 2. Hot foods should be refrigerated as soon as possible within two hours after cooking. But don't keep the food if it's been standing out for more than two hours. Don't taste test it, either. Even a small amount of contaminated food can cause illness. Date leftovers so they can be used within a safe time. Generally, they remain safe when refrigerated for three to five days. If in doubt, throw it out. It's not worth a foodborne illness for the small amount of food usually involved. 3. The kitchen sink drain, disposal and connecting pipe are often overlooked, but they should be sanitized periodically by pouring down the sink a solution of 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of chlorine bleach in 1 quart (about 1 liter) of water or a solution of commercial kitchen cleaning agent made according to product directions. Food particles get trapped in the drain and disposal and, along with the moistness, create an ideal environment for bacterial growth. 4. Never allow raw meat, poultry and fish to come in contact with other foods. Improper washing, such as

tributes nutrients for bacteria, so the bacteria will multiply. When washing dishes by hand, it's best to wash them all within two hours. Also, it's best to air-dry them so you don't handle them while they're wet.

with a damp cloth, will not remove bacteria. And washing only with soap and water may not do the job, either. To prevent cross-contamination from a cutting board, the FDA advises consumers to follow these practices: • Use smooth cutting boards made of hard maple or a non-porous material such as plastic and free of cracks and crevices. These kinds of boards can be cleaned easily. Avoid boards made of soft, porous materials. • Wash cutting boards with hot water, soap, and a scrub brush to remove food particles. Then sanitize the boards by putting them through the automatic dishwasher or rinsing them in a solution of 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of chlorine bleach in 1 quart (about 1 liter) of water. • Always wash and sanitize cutting boards after using them for raw foods and before using them for ready-to-eat foods. Consider using one cutting board only for foods that will be cooked, such as raw fish, and another only for ready-to-eat foods, such as bread, fresh fruit, and cooked fish. Disposable cutting boards are a newer option, and can be found in grocery and discount chain stores. 5. Ground beef must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius). Using a digital or dial food thermometer is crucial, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says, because research results indicate that some ground meat may prematurely brown before a safe internal temperature has been reached. On the other hand, research findings also show that some ground meat patties cooked to 160 F or above may remain pink inside for several reasons thus the color of meat alone is not considered a reliable indicator of ground beef safety. If eating out, order your ground

beef to be cooked well-done. Temperatures for other foods to reach to be safe include: • beef, lamb and veal--145 F (63 C) • pork and ground beef-160 F (71 C) • whole poultry and thighs--180 F (82 C) • poultry breasts--170 F (77 C) • ground chicken or ground turkey--165 F (74 C). Seafood should be thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145 F (63 C). Fish that's ground or flaked, such as a fish cake, should be cooked to at least 155 F (68 C), and stuffed fish to at least 165 F (74 C). If you don't have a meat thermometer, there are other ways to determine whether seafood is done: • For fish, slip the point of a sharp knife into the flesh and pull aside. The edges should be opaque and the center slightly translucent with flakes beginning to separate. Let the fish stand three to four minutes to finish cooking. • For shrimp, lobster and scallops, check color. Shrimp and lobster turn red and the flesh becomes pearly opaque. Scallops turn milky white or opaque and firm. • For clams, mussels and oysters, watch for the point at which their shells open. Boil three to five minutes longer. Throw out those that stay closed. When using the microwave, rotate the dish several times to ensure even cooking. Follow recommended standing times. After the standing time is completed, check the seafood in several spots with a meat thermometer to be sure the product has reached the proper temperature. 6. You may be putting yourself at risk for infection with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacterium that can be inside shell eggs. Cooking the egg or egg-containing food product to an internal temperature of at least 160 F (71 C) kills the bacteria. Re-

frigerating will not kill the bacteria. Other foods containing raw eggs, such as homemade ice cream, cake batter, mayonnaise, and eggnog, carry a Salmonella risk too. Their commercial counterparts are usually made with pasteurized eggs; that is, eggs that have been heated sufficiently to kill bacteria, and may contain an acidifying agent that kills the bacteria. But the best practice, even when using products containing pasteurized eggs, is to eat the foods only as they are intended to be eaten, so answer C, sampling the unbaked storebought cookie dough, will not earn you any points. Consider using pasteurized eggs for homemade recipes that do not include a cooking step, such as eggnog or Caesar salad dressing. Pasteurized eggs are usually sold in the grocer's refrigerated dairy case. Some other tips to ensure egg safety: • Buy only refrigerated eggs. Keep them refrigerated until you are ready to cook and serve them. • Cook eggs thoroughly until both the yolk and white are firm, not runny, and scramble until there is no visible liquid egg. • Cook pasta dishes and stuffings that contain eggs thoroughly. 7. According to the FDA, bleach and commercial kitchen cleaning agents are the best sanitizers—provided they're diluted according to product directions. They're the most effective at getting rid of bacteria. Hot water and soap do a good job, too, but may not kill all strains of bacteria. Water alone may get rid of visible dirt, but not bacteria. Also, be sure to keep dishcloths clean because, when wet, they can harbor bacteria and may promote their growth. 8. When you let dishes sit in water for a long time, it creates a “bacterial soup". The food left on the dish con-

9. Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food, especially raw meat, poultry and fish. If you have an infection or cut on your hands, wear rubber or plastic gloves. Wash gloved hands just as often as bare hands because the gloves can pick up bacteria. (However, when washing gloved hands, you don't need to take off your gloves and wash your bare hands, too.) 10. Food safety experts recommend thawing foods in the refrigerator or the microwave oven or putting the package in a water-tight plastic bag submerged in cold water and changing the water every 30 minutes. Gradual defrosting overnight in the refrigerator is best because it helps maintain quality. When microwaving, follow package directions. Leave about 2 inches (about 5 centimeters) between the food and the inside surface of the microwave to allow heat to circulate. Smaller items will defrost more evenly than larger pieces of food. Foods defrosted in the microwave oven should be cooked immediately after thawing. Do not thaw meat, poultry and fish products on the counter or in the sink without cold water; bacteria can multiply rapidly at room temperature. Similarly, marinate food in the refrigerator, not on the counter. Discard the marinade after use because it contains raw juices, which may harbor bacteria. If you want to use the marinade as a dip or sauce, reserve a portion before adding raw food. 11. When buying fresh seafood, buy only from reputable dealers who keep their products refrigerated or properly iced. Once you buy the seafood, immediately put it on ice, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. Some other tips for choosing safe seafood: • Don't buy cooked seafood, such as shrimp, crabs or smoked fish, if displayed in the same case as raw fish. Cro s s - co n t a m i na t i o n can occur. Or, at least, make sure the raw fish is on a level lower than the cooked fish so that the raw fish juices don't flow onto the cooked items and contaminate them. • Don't buy frozen seafood if the packages are open, torn or crushed on the edges. Avoid packages

that are above the frost line in the store's freezer. If the package cover is transparent, look for signs of frost or ice crystals. This could mean that the fish has either been stored for a long time or thawed and refrozen. • Recreational fishers who plan to eat their catch should follow state and local government advisories about fishing areas and eating fish from certain areas. • As with meat and poultry, if seafood will be used within two days after purchase, store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator, usually under the freezer compartment or in a special "meat keeper." Avoid packing it in tightly with other items; allow air to circulate freely around the package. Otherwise, wrap the food tightly in moisture-proof freezer paper or foil to protect it from air leaks and store in the freezer. • Discard shellfish, such as lobsters, crabs, oysters, clams, and mussels, if they die during storage or if their shells crack or break. Live shellfish close up when the shell is tapped.

12. If you are under treatment for certain diseases, you should avoid raw seafood because their diseases or the medicines they take may put them at risk for serious illness or death from contaminated seafood. These conditions include: • liver disease, either from excessive alcohol use, viral hepatitis, or other causes • hemochromatosis, an iron disorder • diabetes • stomach problems, including previous stomach surgery and low stomach acid (for example, from antacid use) • cancer • immune disorders, including HIV infection • long-term steroid use, as for asthma and arthritis. Older adults also may be at increased risk because they more often have these conditions. People with these diseases or conditions should never eat raw seafood—only seafood that has been thoroughly cooked. For additional information and to take a Kitchen Safety test, visit: • h t t p s : //w w w. fda . g ov / food/buy-store-servesafe-food/test-your-safety-knowledge-aboutready-cook-foods • https://www.foodsafety. gov • h t t p s : / /w w w.fda .gov / food/buy-store-servesafe-food/food-safetyyour-kitchen

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Enjoy Fall comfort foods without weight gain

Packing on the pounds can be problematic for some of us as the season shifts toward cooler temperatures. If you find yourself falling into that comfort food trap, Beth Czerwony, registered

dietitian for Cleveland Clinic, said the key to tipping the scale in your favor starts with cooking at home. “You could use pumpkin, roasted pumpkin in oatmeal, instead of having a carby-kind of base to

things,” she recommends. “I personally like to use pumpkin soup a lot and make it savory, so using some curry in that or some coriander, cumin those types of things.” Pumpkin is low in calo-

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ries, low-fat and starchier, so there’s no need for heavy creams to thicken it. Substituting spaghetti squash for pasta and adding herbs or seasonings is a flavorful way to spice up your meal while providing a healthier alternative. Seasonal vegetables are plentiful this time of year and can be more nutritious than off-season produce. You can try roasting them

instead of sautéing or frying, which reduces additional fat and brings out their natural sweetness. “Vegetables, being lower calorie and having more fiber, more fluid—they are going to end up keeping you fuller longer, so this is a good way to bulk up the diet with more food and thinking that you are going to stay fuller longer without giving a lot of extra calories,” Czerwony

explained. Using leaner cuts of meat, choosing smaller portion sizes and tracking food intake can help you avoid unwanted weight. Most importantly, when it comes to comfort foods—be selective and choose seasonal favorites that are special to you and just indulge in those. Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service

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How to foster a love of reading in children

Today's parents know that it's not always easy to instill a love of reading in children. Whether they are watching television, dabbling with their smartphones, toying with their tablets, or engaging in social media, youngsters now have more distractions at their disposal than ever before. So, it's no surprise that many youngsters may not be too enthusiastic about abandoning their gadgets in exchange for curling up with a good book, but there are still many ways for parents to foster a love of reading in their children. Instilling a love of reading in kids early on can pay a lifetime of dividends. Children learn at a much faster pace during their first six years than at any other time in their lives, and the right kind of stimulation during these years can provide the foundation for future learning. In addition, reading at an early age can inspire a child's creativity and imagination. Though many parents can recognize these benefits, that recognition does not make it easier to get kids to embrace reading. No two kids are alike, so parents might need to employ different strategies to get each of their kids to embrace reading. The following are a handful of ways parents can foster a love of reading in their youngsters: • Embrace their hobbies.

When encouraging kids to read, parents may find it easier to get them to pick up a book if that book's subject matter pertains to a favorite hobby or something a youngster has expressed interest in. A seven-year-old boy with a passion for baseball will likely be more inclined to read an age-appropriate novel about America's pastime than he will a book about fishing. Use youngsters' enthusiasm about a given hobby or interest to lay the foundation for a love of reading. • Don't limit reading to books. Books are not the only reading materials that can foster a love of reading in kids. Local newspapers and magazines have sparked many kids' initial foray into reading, and such source materials can be just as inspiring as novels or short stories. Magazines made for youngsters give kids something they can start and finish reading in the same day. Young boys might want to read the sports page in the daily newspaper or visit a favorite team's website to learn all about last night's game, while young girls might be more inclined to read the arts and entertainment sections. Parents should encourage such exploration, even if it means leaving novels on

the bookshelf for the time being. • Read daily to youngsters. Another way to foster a love of reading in youngsters is to read to them every day. Many young kids just learning to read may be discouraged if their reading skills aren't progressing rapidly. Reading to kids every day can inspire them to work harder at reading so they can be just as good at reading as Mom and Dad. • Discuss reading materials with your children. Many people enjoy talking about

books they have read as much as they enjoy reading the books, and kids are no different. Parents who want their youngsters to embrace reading can initiate discussions about what their kids are reading, discussing the plot of novels or the details of newspaper or magazine articles kids read. Ask them what they like and dislike about a

book or ask for a recap of a story they read in the newspaper or an article they read in a magazine. • Extend the reading experience. After they have finished a novel, adults often find it enjoyable to watch films based on that novel. Doing so extends the reading experience and gives men and women a chance to see if their interpreta-

tions of a given story were similar or different from someone else's. Kids enjoy such extensions as well, so reward kids by taking them to the movies to see the film version of a favorite book or to a museum that's displaying an exhibit that's relevant to a book a youngster just read. For more information, visit: https://reachoutandread.org

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Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez earned a “highly effective overall” rating from the Board of Education in his annual evaluation. Photo courtesy of BCSD.

tive is 1.0 to 1.75. Rodriguez improved his performance in all five components of Professional Practice, when compared to the prior year's evaluation. The component scores for the current 2020-2021 evaluation ranged from 3.69 to 3.76, whereas they ranged from 3.17 to 3.50 on the 2019-2020 evaluation. Overall, his composite score increased to 3.72 this year from 3.31 last year. “The Board of Education congratulates Dr. Frank Rodriguez on his highly effective performance rating leading the Beaufort County School District in the 2020-2021 school year despite the unprecedented challenge of having to accommodate for the effect of the coronavirus pandemic in nearly every aspect of running the District,” Board Chair Dr. Christina Gwozdz wrote in her summary of the Board’s evaluation. “Instruction to students was delivered simultaneously in multiple modalities – virtual, in-person and hybrid learning environments – which had never been previously necessary. Hard work, effective leadership, flexibility and innovation by our Superintendent guided the District through this enormous challenge. “In addition, Dr. Rodriguez is successfully overseeing the construction projects of the $344 million referendum passed in 2019. “The Board sincerely thanks Dr. Rodriguez for his many efforts and for his dedication and commitment to the District.”

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Holy Trinity’s cross country teams show off their hardware after the SCISA state championship meet this past weekend at Heathwood Hall in Columbia. Submitted photo.

Holy Trinity girls win 3rd straight SCISA 1A crown; boys runners-up

By Wes Kerr LowcoSports.com Holy Trinity’s girls continued their reign on the cross country trails Saturday, capturing their third consecutive SCISA 1A title at Heathwood Hall in Columbia, while the Mighty Lion boys came up just short of a fourth straight title, taking second place behind South Aiken Christian. It was a dominant victory for the girls, placing four runners in the meet’s top 10. Freshman Bryant Salley paced

the state champs, running a terrific 22:46.34 to take fourth place overall and second among scoring runners. Senior Ellie Schaub shined in her final meet, running a 23:53.53 for a seventh-place finish. AnnaCate Gray (24:00.04) was right behind in eighth place, and Brice Stepp (24:06.50) crossed the line in 10th. Elise Marquardt (24:50.99) rounded out the scoring runners in 16th, helping the Mighty Lions (22 points) secure a 28-point victory.

RESULTS Complete results from the SCISA 1A, 2A and 3A boys and girls cross country meets this past weekend at Heathwood Hall in Columbia can be found at https://bit.ly/3khojtt.

Gabbriella Jimenez (22:31.12) led Heritage Academy (50 points) to a runner-up finish, taking second place individually and first among all scoring runners. Sixth-graders Lilli (25:14.94) and Abby

O’Nan (25:32.86) impressed with 19th- and 21st-place finishes. Despite a quartet of runners in the top nine, Holy Trinity’s boys (41 points) fell short to state champion South Aiken Christian (30 points). Daniel Reedy led the Mighty Lions, posting an 18:52.96 for fifth place. Ethan Marquardt (19:02.77), Caleb Stone (19:06.76), and Sam Moore (19.07:00) took seventh through ninth place to lift their team to a stellar run-

ner-up finish. Hilton Head Christian Academy’s Noah Kaufman led the Lowcountry contingent in the 2A meet, recording an outstanding time of 18:43.88 for 10th place. Eighth-grader Sebastian Frickel (18:49.31) excelled for John Paul II in 11th, and teammate Blake Hubic (18:59.99) earned a top-20 finish in 19th. Brady Mahoney (21:47.91) and Ayla Reynolds (21:57.27) paced the Golden Warriors in the girls’ meet, crossing

the line in 14th and 15th. Sixth-grader Ava Richards (22:04.73) dazzled for Beaufort Academy in 19th, while Lilly Chase (23:40.01) and Brinkley Smith (23:58.95) led Hilton Head Christian Academy in 35th and 39th. Jimmy Kuehler (18:23.38) and Ernest Friday (18:23.82) put together a solid showing for Hilton Head Prep in the 3A meet, placing 23rd and 24th overall. Luke Aragon (18:51.07) finished in 33rd, and Beckett Jones (19:11.82) took 40th.

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Beaufort Academy blows out John Paul II, earns home playoff game

LowcoSports.com After being stifled by a ferocious Hilton Head Christian Academy defense the prior week, Beaufort Academy was eager to get its offense back on track, and the Eagles did so in a big way Friday, routing John Paul II, 64-28, at home to clinch second place in SCISA Region 1-2A and a home game in the first round of the playoffs. Devonte Green scored four touchdowns, Jaxen Porter found the end zone three times, and Braydon Dineen tossed two touchdown passes and added two interceptions — including a pick-6 — on defense as the Eagles overcame four Mark Knight touchdowns to avenge last year’s loss to the Golden Warriors. The teams traded punches early, as Dineen went over the top for Porter on a beautiful play-action pass to open the scoring with a 27-yard touchdown, and Knight answered with a 57-yard touchdown run on a perfect option pitch from Christian Tilton. Dineen’s 64-yard run set up the first of Porter’s two touchdown runs to make it 14-8, but Knight took the ensuing kickoff to the house to tie it. BA kept grinding on the

ground, and Green made his first visit to the end zone before the defense forced a stop. Green fielded a low, short punt at the 22-yard line and swept around the left side, sprinting up the sideline before cutting back across the field and racing to the end zone to make it 28-14. The Eagles added another score before halftime, with Dineen hitting Tripp Gregory for a 22-yard TD, and with Tilton nursing an injury to his throwing hand, JPII had little hope for a comeback against a stout BA defense. Green and Porter each added touchdown runs in the third quarter to extend the margin to 50-14, and Dineen added a pick-6 on his second interception of the night to add to the lead. Knight got back in the end zone with a touchdown grab from Caleb Snyder, and Green and Knight traded kick return TDs on the next two plays to cap the scoring on a wild night at Merritt Field. Dineen was excellent on both sides of the ball, completing 4 of 5 passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns, rushing for 66 yards on three carries, and making six tackles and two interceptions,

Lowcountry High School Football Schedule Playoffs Round 1 Class 4A North Myrtle Beach (4-4) at May River (8-2) Hilton Head High (3-6) at Aiken (3-7) South Florence (7-3) at Beaufort High (8-2) Bluffton (2-7) at North Augusta (5-5) Class 3A Battery Creek (2-4) at Crestwood (5-2) Class 1A East Clarendon (2-6) at Whale Branch (6-1) SCISA Class 2A

Beaufort Academy’s Zeke Gonzales and Devonte Green can’t come up with the ball during the first half against John Paul II Catholic School on Friday at BA’s Merritt Field. The Eagles went on to beat the Golden Warriors, 64-28. Friday’s win will give the Eagles home field advantage during their SCISA Region 1-2A first-round playoff game Friday against Florence Christian Academy. Photo by Bob Sofaly. including a 55-yard TD, on defense. Porter rushed for 104 yards and two TDs and caught three passes for 59 yards and a score, and Cody Dalyrmple added 85 yards on eight carries for the Eagles. Green was a game-changer, rushing for 54 yards and two TDs on 10 carries and scoring

on an 88-yard kick return and an 80-yard punt return. Knight rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on three carries, had two catches for 51 yards and a score, and took two kick returns to the house while adding five tackles. Snyder was 6-of-11 for 86 yards with a touchdown and

Odom and Fields connected on a 55-yard touchdown pass. Ulmer added a pair of rushing touchdowns sandwiched around a Tyler Haley rushing score, and it was quickly 27-0. Beaufort’s dominant defense got in on the scoring late in the second quarter, as Colton Phares found the end zone on a 35-yard scoop-and-score to make it 34-0 at halftime. Haley hit Fields for a 20yard TD after halftime, and

Joe Caprarola added a 32yard field goal before Jackie White got the Cougars (05, 0-5) on the board with a touchdown run. Haley passed for 204 yards, while Fields racked up 150 yards and two touchdowns receiving, and Ulmer gained 80 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Beaufort (8-2, 4-1) will open the Class 4A playoffs at home against South Florence on Friday.

on the line Friday. Jeremiah Dilbert rolled up 286 rushing yards on 24 carries and scored five touchdowns behind a dominant offensive line, and the Dolphins’ defense played its best

game of the year in a 34-0 win at North Charleston. The win clinches the No. 3 seed from Region 8-3A and sets up the Dolphins (2-4) with a trip to Crestwood to open the Class 3A playoffs Friday.

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Umpire Rueben Cedeno ducks under the throw as Royals’ third baseman Hunter Davis leaps into the air Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, during first game of a Beaufort County Adult Baseball League doubleheader against the Braves at Burton Wells Park. The Braves took the first game 4-0 and outscored the Royals, 5-3, in the second game to sweep the doubleheader. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Dolphins blank Cougars to clinch playoff spot

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Eagles crush Cougars in final playoff tune-up

LowcoSports.com Beaufort High breezed into the postseason with a 44-6 road win at Colleton County on Friday. Kacy Fields caught a pair of touchdown passes — one from Zyrin Odom — and Caleb Ulmer scored two rushing touchdowns to power the Eagles’ offense to another impressive showing in their regular-season finale. The Eagles opened the scoring with some flair, as

an interception in relief, and Michael Carbone made 11 tackles to lead the JPII defense. BA (5-3, 4-1) will open the SCISA 2A playoffs at home Friday against Florence Christian, while JPII (3-5, 3-2) will travel to Pee Dee Academy in the first round.

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What veterans, their families can do when veterans run afoul of law enforcement, the criminal justice system

nfortunately, veterans sometimes are arrested, placed into protective custody, summoned, and incarcerated. It is vital that veterans and their family members, police departments and sheriff’s offices, officers, deputies, constables, federal agents, and courts know who to contact at the VA Medical Center serving that area. As a former police officer and a volunteer patient adviser at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, I have first-hand experience with helping veterans who run into issues with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. I was frustrated with the fact that states have passed on to police officers the first responder and sometimes, the only responder, the responsibility for mentally ill persons and especially mentally ill veterans. Not all veterans who run afoul of the law are mentally ill, but many suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the other mental health problems like depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, dementia, substance abuse disorders, and the nearly 300 mental disorders listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). The bad news is: • Some police departments, jails, courts, states, and federal law enforcement agencies are behind on joining with the VA in helping veterans and their families when they are arrested, placed in protective custody, incarcerated, and released from jails and prisons; • Many veterans do not know what their VA benefits are and how they are affected by the justice system. See the VA website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/PERSONA/ index.asp for an overview of the benefits available to veterans. Many VA benefits can be affected by incarceration. See the VA website at https://bit. ly/2ZO3Ghj titled Incarcerated Veterans for more information on justice-involved Veterans.

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• Police officers are overwhelmed with too many important tasks. There is little time left and not enough training available for those who wear a badge to also be mental health experts; • States have eliminated most of their in-house mental health facilities/ hospitals and reduced funding for mental health services. See National Public Radio’s article entitled How The Loss Of U.S. Psychiatric Hospitals Led To A Mental Health Crisis, at https://n. pr/3CRuOuh for more on this disaster; • County out-patient mental health facilities are overwhelmed with patients; and, much worse, a significant amount of our mental health care now for individuals with serious mental illness has been shifted to correctional facilities; • Some police departments, jails, courts, states, and federal law enforcement agencies have not been educated on how to avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and incarceration by ensuring eligible justice-involved veterans receive timely access to VA health care, specifically mental health and substance use services (if clinically indicated), homeless prevention, and other VA services and benefits as appropriate. The good news is: • The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) has a robust Veterans Justice Out-Reach Program, with three highly-trained social workers serving veterans and their families and the law enforcement agencies and courts in the Lowcountry of S.C. and Savannah, Ga., and Hinesville, Ga., area.

• Despite the circumstances, some justice-involved Veterans may be eligible for VA benefits, including but not limited to disability compensation, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), and burial. See our veterans page at https://bit.ly/3buBqmd for an overview of the benefits available to all veterans. Many VA benefits can be affected by incarceration. The VA Programs for Justice-Involved Veterans includes: • The Health Care for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV) Program: The program is designed to help incarcerated veterans successfully reintegrate back into the community after their release. HCRV provides information to Veterans while they are incarcerated, so they can plan for re-entry themselves. A primary goal of the HCRV program is to prevent Veterans from becoming homeless once they are reintegrated back into the community. Read more about the HCRV program at https://www.va.gov/ homeless/reentry.asp. • The Veteran Justice Outreach (VJO) Initiative: The initiative is designed to help Veterans avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration by ensuring eligible justice-involved Veterans receive timely access to VA health care, specifically mental health and substance use services (if clinically indicated) and other VA services and benefits as appropriate. Learn more about the VJO Initiative at https:// www.va.gov/homeless/ vjo.asp. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System’s VJO Program The Chief of the RHJVAHCS Veterans Justice Outreach Program is Dr. Hugh Myrick, the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental

EDITOR’S NOTE Larry Dandridge is not an employee of The Island News and his opinions are his alone. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author or The Island News for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.

Health. Dr. Myrick has three highly trained social workers working with him on the RHJVAHCS Veterans Justice Outreach Program. The three VJO social worker team members are Meredith Miller, Shanta Barron-Millan and Suzanne Day. • Shanta Barron Millan covers Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties and the Savannah and Hinesville, Ga., areas, including Chatham, Liberty, Bryan, Evans, Long, McIntosh, Effingham, and Tattnall counties. Shanta also provides services to other neighboring counties in the RHJVAHCS and those services sometime require collaboration with the VA Medical Center VJO Teams in Augusta and Dublin, Ga., and in Jacksonville and Gainesville, Fla. • Suzanne Day covers Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg counties. • Meredith Miller covers Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, and Colleton counties. The primary goal of the VJO Program is to offer the court options for a potential diversion through VA treatment. This could mean making the court aware of a defendant’s ability to receive VA treatment in the substance abuse team, housing, mental health, medical, and other areas of VA support. There are five veterans courts in the RHJVAHCS catchment area. The VA’s VJO Team provides police training to make officers aware of the VJO program. The VJO Team has close relationships with probation offices, public defenders’ offices, jails, prosecutors, and courts. The RHJVAHCS VJO social workers work with municipal, county, state and federal courts that are open to working with the VA. They

also work with the VA Police Department; city, county, and state police departments; sheriff’s offices; and Federal Law Enforcement agencies. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System VJO Program has reach into Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Horry, Georgetown, Beaufort, Hinesville, and Savannah jails, and the Charleston and Savannah Veteran specific housing units. VA social workers Miller, Day, and Millan work closely with the S.C. and Ga., county Mental Health Offices in their quest to help veterans involved with Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System. These three social workers cover the 14 counties in S.C. and Ga., which are serviced by the RHJVAHCS, including Horry, Georgetown, Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, Chatham, Liberty, Bryan, Long, and Effingham counties. THE RHJVAHCS VJO Team works with S.C. Legal Services (see https://sclegal. org ) to offer a monthly legal clinic to address multiple civil issues pertaining to veterans. S.C. Legal Services are income based, so a veteran must fall under their cutoff (which is 200 percent and below of the federal poverty guideline) to obtain free services. The VA also works with many local private attorneys and S.C. Legal Services, which assists justice-involved veterans with wills, powers of attorney and medical directives. The Ralph Johnson VA VJO Team provides multiple training sessions each year, on Crisis Intervention (CIT) to law enforcement officers. The VJO Team also coordinates a free 12-week training course, through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) program, for family members of veterans who live with mental illnesses such as major depression, bi-polar

disorder, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read more about NAMI at https://bit.ly/3pYmF3x. How can you help veterans involved in the criminal justice system? • Firstly, spread the word about the Veterans Justice Outreach Program. The VJO program is available to those veterans that find themselves needing legal, homeless, and mental health assistance. • Secondly, help educate all veterans and their family members, courts, public defenders and prosecutors, private criminal defense firms, law enforcement agencies and officers, jails and prisons, and probation offices to get help under the VJO Initiative. To get help and find out more about VJO, contact Meredith Miller at Meredith.Miller2@ va.gov or 843-297-0019; Shanta Barron-Millan at Shanta.Barron-Millan@ va.gov or 843-300-7486; or Suzanne Day at Suzanne. Day@va.gov or 843-2523859. • Thirdly, help homeless veterans by referring them to the Primary Homeless Prevention Coordinator, Elijah Profit at Elijah.Profit@va.gov or 803-642-2929, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Region Office, Columbia. • Fourthly, thank the Beaufort, S.C., Court System for having a model Veterans Court and supporting veterans and encourage all courts and law enforcement agencies to participate and take advantage of the VJO Program and the free training. Larry Dandridge is a retired Lt. Col. In the U.S. Army. He is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, a former Infantryman, former Warrant Officer and pilot. Dandridge is also a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Medical Center, as well as a published author and free-lance writer. He can be reached at LDandridge@earthlink.net.

MCAS FISHING DERBY

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Wyble fishes with his son Oct. 23, during the semi-annual MCAS Beaufort Fishing Derby at Scout Pond, MCAS Beaufort. The fishing derby is a recreational event that tests Marines and their dependents fishing skills over the course of two days. Events like these boost unit morale and gives Marines a chance to get outside, be competitive and meet new people. Photos by Cpl. Hernan Rodriguez, USMC.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Garett Darveaux releases a fish Oct. 23, at the Semi-Annual Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Fishing Derby at Scout Pond, MCAS Beaufort. NOVEMBER 4–10, 2021

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Lieutenant Colonel Larry Dandridge is the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs “Veteran of the Week”

From staff reports Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Larry Dandridge, a contributor to The Island News, was named the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran of the Week for the week of Oct. 25. Dandridge, an ex-enlisted Army infantryman, warrant officer aviator, and retired aviation commissioned officer, has written numerous columns and series of articles on veterans’ benefits, leadership, hos-

pice car, law enforcement and other topics. Over his 24 years in the U.S. Army, Larry Dandridge Dandridge served as a flight instructor, flight examiner, flight commander, company commander, maintenance test pilot, airport manager, negotiator, locomotive operator, procure-

ment official, and logistician. He went through counter-terrorism training and served in combat in Vietnam and Iran. In 1969, Dandridge was severally wounded in Vietnam while flying an attack helicopter. During his service, he received many military awards including the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart, the Joint Meritorious Service Medal, five Meritorious Service Medals, 15 Combat Air Medals, the German Silver

Cross, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He is an honors graduate of the Saint Louis County and Municipal Academy and the Southwest Alabama Police Academy. An editor and senior writer with Tigers, Vikings, and Vipers Publishing, LLC, Dandridge is a published author, and his military history and action book, “Blades of Thunder” (BOOK ONE), is an award winning, popular, informative, and

non-fiction account of the U.S. Helicopter War in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. A chapter in the book is used among different organizations and colleges to teach leadership. Dandridge taught courses for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Chapman University, the University of Maryland, and Lassen Community College. He has been a professor or instructor in economics, industrial operations, business aeronautics,

technical writing, business law and he ran university extension divisions for 10 years. Dandridge, who lives in Charleston, is married with five children, nine grandchildren and a miniature Italian Greyhound. He is the Vice President for Veteran and Retiree Affairs for the Lowcountry, the Good Will Ambassador for Fisher House Charleston and a volunteer Patient Advisor for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.

ABOARD OLD IRONSIDES

Chief Petty Officer (CPO) select Chris Ratcliff, assigned to Naval Hospital Beaufort, handles the line with his fellow CPO selects Oct. 29, during CPO Heritage Week on board the USS Constitution in Boston, Mass. Constitution got underway to culminate the annual “Chief Season” tradition where Chief Selects from around the Fleet live on board and are trained in various maritime evolutions. Constitution, first launched in 1797, is the world’s oldest commissioned ship afloat and is nicknamed “Old Ironsides” from the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s hull. Photo by Lt. Seth Koenig, U.S. Navy.

American Legion Post 9 supporting Wreaths Across America

From staff reports In an effort to honor as many fallen veterans as possible, American Legion Post 9 is supporting the effort to bring wreaths to Beaufort National Cemetery in December through Wreaths Across America. This is not a fundraiser

for the Post. For every two wreaths generously donated through Post 9, three will be delivered to the cemetery. There are two ways to donate through Post 9. • You can donate directly to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/SC0174; or

• Send your donation of $15 per wreath to American Legion Beaufort Post 9, P.O. Box 2540, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 The Post can combine orders. For each two paid, a third will be delivered. Orders should be received by Saturday, Nov. 27.

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 5 November 2021 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel B. W. Ward 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel A. R. Dones Commander of Troops, First Sergeant L. K. Vansickle • Parade Adjutant, Staff Sergeant J. W. Jackson Company “P”, 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain M. J. Lord Drill Masters • Gunnery Sergeant I. Woods, Staff Sergeant L. Banhegyesi PLATOON 4042

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Beccerril, J.

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Alfaro, E.

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Brown, N. G.

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Cleveland, Miyah M.

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Andrews, C. R.

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. A. Smith

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Bedoya, M. L.

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Baker, B. D.

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Cage, E. L.

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Collins, Brooke C.

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Azhar, K.

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Belyea, A.

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Bergman, Z. S. *

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Cushman Jr, D. J.

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Copeland, Alexis S.

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Babij, B. J.

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AcostaGarcia, R. A.

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BenitezPerez, C.

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Boone, T. D.

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Daugharty, Matthew R. *

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Crowe, V. E.

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Bailey, D. T.

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Androvett, C. C.

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Beresford, A. A.

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Brooks, L. B.

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Diazamado, R.

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Danze, A. N.

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Baker, C. T.

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Bane, M. T.

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Biella, L. D.

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Brown, D. R.

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Djurdjevic, G. T.

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Daw, E. R.

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Barnes, D. C.

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Bean, L. L.

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Bowman, P. C.

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Bushnell, B. A.

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Edwards, E. J. *

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Detavernier, I. N.

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Boehm, C. J.

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Bennett, L V.

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Boyd, Z. B.

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Cable, E. K.

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Fillak, D. G.

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Douglas, H. M.

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Bowman, S. G.

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Bernard, T.D.

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Brewer, B. E. *

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Carr, R. A.

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Forte, Z. M.

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Dunn, L. R.

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Boivin, F. E.

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Brown, L. M.

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Bright, C. A.

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Corbett, N. A.

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Frazier, Jr. J. T.

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Escobar, A. C.

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Borovikovas, W. A.

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DeJesus, G. D.

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Gardner, C. G.

Fieldhouse, Janice E.

Chaves, R.

Brisco, N. S.

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Bottomley, I. L.

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Burrows, B. M.

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Desouza, H. J.

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Geiger, B. *

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GarzaGuerrero, K.

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Chavez, D. A.

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Brutus, S.

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Bussey, L. D.

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Disbrow, T. C.

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Gonzalez, A. C.

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Gibbs, C. J.

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Cortes Jr, A.

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Castillo, S.

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Castorelasegovia, A. Z.

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Fabian, T. D.

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Gross, E. D.

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Givens, L. C.

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Cruz, E. N.

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Chaney, A. M.

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Falardeau, C. E.

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Guzman, A. L. *

Gonzalez, C. A.

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Cummings, N. L.

Colburn, J. R.

Castro, M.

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Floyd, T. A.

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Hall, N. A. *

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Grothe, K. J.

Damante, V. A.

Coleman, M. A.

Chepkoech, M.

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Cole, L. A.

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Fowler Jr, T. W.

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Handford, D. D. *

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Gutierrez, G. A.

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Diaz, O. E.

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Depner, M. J.

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Gardella, E. J.

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Harper, D. J.

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Hernandez, C. A.

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Djangmah, J. T.

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Desouzagoes, K. C.

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Gentile, D. H.

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Hawley, M. N.

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Herrera, D.

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Donofrio, A. F.

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DiazFigueroa, O.

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Gibson, N. L.

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Heino, R. B. *

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Hoke, S. L.

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Donovan, E. M. *

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Fasolo, M. O.

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Gonzalezgarcia, C. A.

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Hurlock, A. E.

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Hutchinson, I. R.

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Dyson, D. J.

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Figueroa, C. S.

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Gonzalezjiminez, J. J.

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Idleman, D. M.

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Hyde, R. A.

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Edwards, S. R.

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Figueroa, E. M.

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Good, E. B. *

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Iriarterodriguez, D. W.

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Jefferson, M. J.

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Ellin, A. K.

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Garcia, E.

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Graham, D. B.

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Jaques, J. A.

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Johnson, K. A.

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Esapa, B.

Gacia, J.

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Green Jr, B. H.

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Jame, M. R.

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Johnson, R. J.

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Forest, J. M. Gallardo, I.

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Collins, M. K.

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CruzVasquez, S. A.

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Currie, S. C.

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Deoliveira, J. T.

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Ebaugh, D. L. *

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Farrell, M. J.

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Fontaine, J. D.

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FundoraGarcia, I. A.

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Giangrande, N. C.

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Gonzalez, J.

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Garza, J. M.

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Groskoph, A. M.

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Jansen, L. A.

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Keeler, A. Z.

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Grant, C. M.

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Gaston, K. L. *

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Gruber, J. W.

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Jones, C. M. *

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Klenner, J. G.

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Gayle Ii, A. O.

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Gregory, D. S.

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Gaytan, N.

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Harmon, A.

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Jones, J. L.

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Kouagoubangassi, C. T.

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Goodman, J. R.

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Hall, D. W.

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Giron, A. E. *

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Harris, J. F.

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Kelly, R. C.

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Langley, A. M.

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Hartman, A. J.

Lawless, C. F.

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Hernandez, K. J.

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Harper, D. A.

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Givens, M. A.

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Haynes, C. R.

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Kubisty, N. H.

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Harrison, N. D.

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Gonzales, A. R.

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Hebert, B. A.

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Lacerais, T. J.

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Leonguerrero, K. J.

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Hernandez, M. B.

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Hermosillo, J. M.

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Hajes, M. S.

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Herrington, T. N.

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Liles, B. R.

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Lubin, C. G.

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Hernandezcarillo, B. S.

Mattila, S. M.

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Hernandez, A. K.

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Harris, A. M.

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Hertneky, E. M.

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Litourneau, J. M.

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Holliday, O. L.

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Hobbs, N. F. *

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Harwell, A. M.

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Hiett, E. M.

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Little, K. D.

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Mcgarity, S. L.

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Holloway, A. W.

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Jimenez, A. N.

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Hella, T. E.

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Holfoth, S. M.

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Martinezbucio, K. Y.

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Mendez, M. C.

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Jeanfrancoisemilian, M.

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Johnson, C. L.

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Henegar, K. L.

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Hopewell, E. A.

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Matteo, A. S.

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MercedesMorales, L. M.

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Jennings, L. M.

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Klek, A. N.

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HerreraRamierez, J.

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James, J. L.

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McCollum, W. T.

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Mohar, A. R.

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Kopke, B. A.

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Lopez Jr, M. D.

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Higman, A. K. *

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Jerome, E. T.

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McCraw, A. J.

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Molina, K. Z.

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Laws, T. J.

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Lopezzuniga, W.

Moreno, S. J.

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Linn, Z. T.

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Luna, E. D.

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Lyons, Jr. M. W. *

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Mackey, T. S.

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Mckamey, R. J.

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Malinowski, J. C.

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Meaux, B. A.

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Malone, S. P.

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Melton, C. J.

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Mantero, K. O. *

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Maravillavanegas, E. M.

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Mata, A.

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Mcclellan, N. F.

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Medrano, J.

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Mendozarivera, E. E.

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Milien Jr, A.

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Morenohernandez, C. *

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Mills, T.P. MoralesAguilar, J. M.

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Horning, A. C.

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Jimenezvillegas, J.

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McDaniel, L. W.

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IrizarryRodriguez, N. M.

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Johnson, D. P.

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McGrane, A. G.

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Munoz, T. A.

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Julow, K. R.

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Lemauxwhayland, M. S.

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McIntosh, J. T.

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Murray, A. N.

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Knaflewski, A. S.

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Lemke, C. J. *

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Miller, D. P.

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Nowell, E. A.

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Kollert, K. L.

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Lomax, Y. F.

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Miller, K. J.

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Parker, A. M.

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Krus, S. M.

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Luzua, C. J.

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Miller, T. E. *

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Paulson, A. J.

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Lawrence, N. S.

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Marks, B. D.

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Oree, B. T.

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Pineda, A. C.

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Lazo, J. A.

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Martin, S. T.

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Pecaric, S.

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Ramos, K. E.

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Li, E. Z.

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Mergenhagen, M. C.

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Penafielgalabay, A. E.

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Reed, R. J.

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LopezGuzman, A. M.

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Monaghan, R. M.

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Perez, E.

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Rico, J. E.

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Mamanihuallpa, K.

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Nagar, M. V.

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Place, A. R.

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Rivera, V. M.

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Msengelwa, M. *

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Munn, C. E.

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Napier, A. B. *

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Nelson, H. S.

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Ortiz, Adrian *

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Maryott, M. R.

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Naylor, W. A.

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Price, M. C.

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Robertson, J. A.

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Obryan, S. D.

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Mayes, D. L.

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New, T. A.

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Ramirezdiaz, T.

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Rojastigre, G. C.

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Pecaric, S.

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Mazalliguisaca, J. Y.

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Norris, D. L.

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Richardson, B. L.

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Saintil, A. E.

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Muniz, A. J.

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Phillips, J. E.

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Meggison, A. M.

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Oliver Jr, A. L.

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Rivera, A. A.

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Sanchez, Y. G.

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Paredes, E. B.

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Ramierez, C. B.

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Meneus, C.

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Pappert, E. J.

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Rodriguez, R. V.

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SanchezRobles, M. E.

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Parker, D. D.

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Ramos, D. J.

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Moncrief, S. C. *

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Patterson, B. A.

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Rodriguezcastaneda, A.

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Sanpedro, A. T.

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Perezguzman, K. J.

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Rana, J. K.

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Polo, A. C.

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Phan, T.

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Roehrig, J. F.

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Shampine, C. E.

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Richardson, A. A.

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Ratten, S.

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Poolet, G. A.

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Quinonesmartinez, E. G.

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Shaw, L. M.

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Smith, J. G.

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Riverabonilla, J. N.

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Rosene, W. A.

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Renna, S. G.

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Redmond, K. T.

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Siegel, C. J.

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Stonebraker, E. J.

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Ruizmanrique, G.

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Storm, S. A.

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Rundell, A. W.

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Stratton, P. A.

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Santanderparroquin, J. G.

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Tarr, V. E. *

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Shaffer, L. M.

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Thompson, R. E.

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Vandrimmelen, R. H.

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Shaw, D. R.

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Vasquez, E. E.

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Sims, N. J.

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Vasquez, J.

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Spearing, M. R.

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Vavra, E. A.

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Tefft, M. H.

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Velazquez, J. Z.

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Tomas, I.

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Wilkerson, K. R.

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Tracy, A. M.

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Williams, H. A.

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Valladaresgonzalez, A.

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Washington, C. J.

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Weatherly, A. G.

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White, Z. D.

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Wyche, M. X.

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Royall, E. J.

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Renner, E. M.

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Renfrow, A. C.

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Silvernail, D. R.

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SantillanSandoval, J.

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Richardson, E. A.

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Rentaatiles, X.

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Swartzenberg, J. E.

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Risner, K. A.

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Salas, M. F.

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Torrez, A. M.

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RittenhouseCampbell, A. L.

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Sanchezvillalobos, H.

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Vangorkum, H. B.

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Rodriguez, R. F. *

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Sandberg, C. D.

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Vargasrodriguez, S.

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Sciamanna, R. L.

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Six, S. D.

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Sleeper, C. C.

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Smith, H. A. *

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Tang, B. C.

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Taylor, J. K.

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Thang, S. L.

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Torosantana, R. J. *

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Tran, V. Q.

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Vernon, B.C.

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Villanova, T. M.

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Ward, C. J.

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Webb, J. T.

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Winsor, Z. R.

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Young, C. J.

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Rubeshaw, B. M.

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Schmitz, X. D.

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Vazquez, C. A.

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Shepard, C. D.

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Secrest, O. D.

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Wernette, S. S.

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Spurlock, J. L.

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Simms, K. A.

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Wloszektherens, N. J.

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Stewart, K. M.

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Straate, A. I.

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Wolfe, C. C.

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Toll, J.

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Swan, J. H.

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Zacieracha, A. G.

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Torre, J. M.

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Vaca, V. G.

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Zuzzio, A. W.

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Trinidad, J.

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Venable, J. A.

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Vance, E. V.

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Wells, T. J.

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Villanueva, A. P.

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Williams, D. E,

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Villhauer, B. M.

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Williams, D. L.

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Walker, L. O.

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Wilson Jr, M. K.

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Weaver, M. L.

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Whitaker, J. M.

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt M. A. Almazan

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Whitehurst, B. M.

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Williams, A. K. *

Ainsworth, S. L.

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Zinck, A. G.

Albert, T. M.

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Senior Drill Instructor SSgt V. V. Cotto PFC

Barbosa, R. L.

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Blosch, S. C. *

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Bonilla, M. L.

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt C. F. Gonzalez

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Brown, B. L.

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Burns, S. L.

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Abrantes, K. C.

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Carrera, K. I.

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Alhasnawi, M. T.

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CastellanosGomez, P. E.

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Allbrooks, B. W.

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Cauthon, R. L.

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Barbuto, J. S.

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Ceballos, E.

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Barker, S. C.

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CendejasMorales, J.

PLATOON 4046

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Aleman, F. J.

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Allgood, F. A.

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Araya, K.

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AzconaPerez, E.

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Abdelhaq, M. T.

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Bogert, J. M.

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Chavez, L.

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Barber, R. A.

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Albertovaldez, V. A.

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Bohn, R. G.

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Cielto, N. A.

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt F. R. Cruz

PLATOON 4048

PLATOON 4047

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt J. Youngs Pvt

Adams, Q. M.

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Amayasis, C. F.

*Denotes Meritorious Promotions

PFC Franchesco R. Mendiola Chumpitaz Platoon 3080

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Oct. 29, 2021

Congratulations!!! We are so proud of you and we love you. Mendiola Chumpitaz Family. NOVEMBER 4–10, 2021

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

A family experience not to be forgotten N o novel, play, or poetic soliloquy exists that could depict our most recent family journey. The accurate portrayal will have many in disbelief, shifting family vacations as news of great conflict spreads through the parental community like a runny nose in kindergarten. There is mystery, danger, protagonist versus antagonist as the plot twists down roads forgotten by time, industry, and GPS. There are inner struggles, man versus man, man versus tire, and man versus multiple bags of pork skins. Possibly there will be a book, a riveting expose of sorts that dives into the deep side of our journey. Until then, I will endeavor to relive some of the harrowing moments, if only to spare another overly eager mother the pain of reality, loss of

CHERIMIE CRANE WEATHERFORD

the mystical, unattainable, perfectly planned vacation. The wounds are deep and emotions raw. It began like any other day as I stumbled towards a coffee pot that had no coffee, a foreshadowing of things to come. My daughter had boastfully packed her things; however, she failed to pack clothing. Doubting a pack of markers, three questionable items covered in glitter, my long-lost earrings, and a few stale crackers were proper necessities, I repacked. Unbeknownst to us, the

following nine hours would push us to limits unknown, test our marriage and cause us to intensify the volume of child-approved music to drown out the incessant, “Are we there yet?” Even now, chills trot down my spine as I share the dark side of parenthood, the stories most choose not to tell, that would disturb society's fundamental ideals. We were sure that our sweet new puppy was an angel straight from heaven, master of her bladder and boss over her bowels — the perfect puppy. We would have continued this presumption had we not left her with a friend. A friend that we had promised her behavior was nothing less than stellar. What did our little celestial furball do? She decorated his home with massive amounts of poo. This enlightening

news came within hours of our departure, precisely when the trip took a turn for the worse. His house wasn't the only thing going to poo. It began with an incurable flat tire. A flat tire that continued even with a brand new tire purchased in somewhere Georgia. This inexplicable phenomenon had mechanics across three counties shaking their wrenches. Perplexing as it may be, it is true. For those wondering, tires purchased during times of extreme need come at a premium. That is if you actually can find them. Surprisingly, three tire shop visits, two tours in questionable restrooms, and a mile walk to Dollar General for replacement Crocs don't top the list of preferred educational outings. My 8-yearold daughter used perfect manners speaking to the gentleman trying to sell us a particular illegal plant. Only

a few hours into our trip and her life experiences quadrupled. There are some things you can't learn in school. Fortunately, we have family vacations to fill in the blanks. It is too soon to share all the details of how our fivehour drive turned nine-hour dateline special; however, my child now has expansive knowledge of consumable plants, tire repair, and how to balance on Mommy's arms in restrooms. We finally made it to Legoland to spend three relaxing days surrounded by tiny toys that bring strong men to their knees when stepped on just right. Surrounded by primary colors and roller coasters that keep Chiropractic Clinics full, the Weatherfords learned that we, just like all those before us, fell victim to the notion of the perfect vacation. Like unicorns, mermaids, or comfortable bras, no one has

ever seen them, although they appear in legends and dreams. She may not remember the names of the roller coasters, the size of the stuffed monkey won by her daddy or that her mom got into a peculiar situation with a hand dryer. I believe she will remember Mommy walking down a strange road to get her pink Crocs and daddy checking tire pressure every 20 minutes to ensure her safety. The three days were special, but the nine hours were unforgettable. God bless Mommas and Daddys and the unattainable perfect vacation. Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative.

“Are grief counselors, their words ever enough?”

t is Friday, and I’m in the TGYK Hotel on Montgomery Street in downtown Savannah. It’s early and a young woman is setting out a tray of bagels, muffins and croissants that will soon be slathered with butter and consumed by the guests who are now sleeping in the rooms above. The lobby is dominated by a sleek marble bar that comes with small brass lamps creating discrete pools of light. And I have have inserted my legal pad, my Pentel Rollerball and my yet-to-fully-focus eyes into one such pool. There is also a television monitor that is currently broadcasting Savannah’s morning news into the deserted, minimalist lobby. The news this morning concerns a shooting that took place at the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex.

SCOTT GRABER

We are informed by the reporter that the shooting has resulted in the death of Ralph Young. The owner of the Savannah Royal Lions 6 and Under Youth League — one Anthony Rhodes — is providing the young players with grief counselors free of charge. As I sit in the empty lobby thinking about Savannah’s 6 and Under Youth League, there is something familiar, strangely familiar, about the grief counseling part of today’s story. Something I can’t quite grasp this morning. But then, after another cup

of hotel coffee, the neurons kick-in and I remember a late night call from our son, Zachary, who said, “Dad I’m OK. I’m still being treated in the Emergency Room. But you must understand that I’m OK.” At that particular moment, March of 2014, my son was a camera operator doing work on a movie called Midnight Rider. Midnight Rider was going to tell the story of Gregg Allman the famous rock musician who grew up in Georgia. I also knew that Zach was shooting in Wayne County, Ga., just south of Savannah. I knew these details because earlier that month I had been introduced to some of the movie people at Circa 1875, a well-regarded Savannah bistro. But I didn’t know he was filming on a railroad trestle that crossed-over the Altamaha River.

As a matter of fact Zach and his crew were filming a scene — a dream sequence — that had William Hurt lying on a hospital gurney positioned in the middle of the trestle. As he was filming a freight train was seen in the distance and it became apparent that the train was not going to stop. It also became apparent that the crew had less than a minute to get Hurt and the gurney off the trestle. They were able to get Hurt off the bridge, but the gurney remained stuck and it was demolished when struck by the train’s engine. Parts of the gurney struck my son in the leg, causing minor injury, but one piece struck and killed Sarah Jones. It would later turn out that the filmmakers had been denied permission to film on the bridge, but decided to go ahead with the scene anyway.

The accident focused — for the first time in my memory — the nation’s attention on movie set safety, or lack of safety in many situations. Even though the movie was canceled, Hurt remained in Savannah. It was clear that he had been shaken by Sarah Jones’ death and wanted to do something. Something more. So for much of that time he met with Zach and the other crew members trying to talk them through the experience. For a number of months thereafter there was a national discussion about Sarah Jones and our son was asked to speak publicly about what he had seen that day. Eventually there was a trial, a reckoning, where the director, Randall Miller, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and served a year in jail. Sitting here, in this lobby, I know life is a journey

that comes with occasional laughter and transient moments of happiness. But it also comes with tragedy. Most parents spend their lives trying to protect their children, and stiff-arm that tragedy. But actually there is only so much that can be said or done before the fact. For years after the accident we watched our son hoping those memories would fade. And we have come to think that most of the scars are gone — that he has moved off of that railroad trestle. But yesterday’s shooting at the Ross Soccer Complex reminds me of the random tragedy that is attached to life. One wonders if grief counselors and their words are ever enough. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

The seed is my responsibility, not my fault

ebruary 4, 2015 was the last time I went inpatient for my mental health. This time I realized that dark place I had fallen into. I made the very difficult decision to get the highest level of care available to me. That was almost seven years ago. Since then I have been in and out of therapy, hopped back onto the medicine merry-go-round, and even sought out some experimental medical treatments. As you can imagine my recovery has been a bit of a roller coaster. Honestly, to some extent, it always has been.

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While having mental illnesses is in no way my fault, managing my mental illnesses is my responsibility. Taking my medications as prescribed, having an open and honest relationship with my treatment team, seeking out resources, and effectively using my supports. “Mental illnesses are

medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers,” according to the NAMI Principal of Support. To me, this means there are some things beyond my control. This scares me. The possibility that my medications may stop working one day. I may lose access to my resources. My therapist that I deeply trust may leave her practice one day and I may struggle to find someone who can help me the way she has. None of these things are a guaranteed staple for me. Seven years can mean I’m running through a beautiful

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meadow with hidden landmines. There is a seed of fear within me that I live with each day. There are times I'm blindsided by a trigger that snuck past my barricade of defenses. The seed sprouts. Other times I'm living my best life and the sprout gets squashed. But, … the seed is still there. Seven years doesn't mean it's gone away completely. I try my best to not let this fear consume me. I still seek out the things that bring me my greatest joy. However, it would be irresponsible of me and detrimental to my recovery to pretend the seed

isn't there. In the past seven years I've found myself in some challenging times. Thankfully none of them have brought me back to where I was in 2015. The nature of my mental illnesses, the hard truth, is that the possibility is always there. Today was a pretty great day, but tomorrow may not be. My recovery means examining all my emotions and behaviors. Was my reaction appropriate to the situation? What was the motivation behind the choice I just made? Is this a bad moment, a bad day, or is this the sign

of something bigger? My self awareness is essential. I need to be 100 percent unfiltered and honest about how I’m doing at all times. I can’t hide it from any of my supports. Above all that I can't hide it from myself. I didn’t plant the seed. I didn't want the seed. I never asked for the seed. Yet there it is. Seven years ago and seven years from now. Having this seed is not my fault, but the seed is my responsibility. Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5. START READING

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ports can be brutal at times, but overall I enjoy them for the lessons they teach. "When one of us succeeds, we all succeed." "Every person has a role to play." "Sometimes no feedback is good feedback" (ask any offensive lineman). "It matters who lines up beside you." I think this last one is overlooked by people like Kyrie Irving and Dave Chappelle, because if they were thinking about it, they might reconsider the stances they have taken recently. Irving is a professional basketball player who, as I’m writing this, is missing out on playing with the Brooklyn Nets because he has refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Nets decided Irving will not play or practice with the team until he gets at least one dose of vaccine, which would bring him in compliance with a local mandate established by New York City. He is a truly gifted point guard with the ability to

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score, defend, control the pace of a game and, most importantly, elevate the play of his teammates. His lack of playing time is hurting his team — and his wallet, to the tune of about $380,000 per home game he misses. Unfortunately, Irving also is a high-performing conspiracy nut. Not only does he believe and help spread anti-vaccine theories that specifically try to discourage Black people from getting the shots — including allegations the vaccines contain chips that will enlist Black people in Satanic plots — he admits he thinks the Earth is flat and that the Federal Reserve played a role in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. I would never tell any athlete to just shut and play,

but Irving is not one I’d ask to substitute-teach a civics class. But his vaccine-resistant views have found support from some surprising corners. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas rallied to his defense. Though he is fully vaccinated, Cruz said he supports Irving and other players who have stood up to “tyrannical politicians," tweeting “#YourBodyYourChoice.” Even Donald Trump Jr. chimed in, tweeting, “Kyrie just sacrificed more than (Colin) Kaepernick ever did.” I would argue there’s a considerable difference between being blackballed from the NFL for protesting racism and being able to end his “sacrifice” anytime Irving decides to, but that’s the problem with arguing with foolish people. As Mark Twain said, from a distance, people won’t be able to tell which of you actually is the fool. Comedian Dave Chappelle finds himself in similar uncomfortable circumstances over his insistence on making jokes about “the

telling jokes about these [people]!” In his most recent special, “The Closer,” the comedian revisited some of the jokes he made earlier and the ensuing fallout. He said he aligns himself with “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling and other trans exclusionary radical feminists, who reject trans women. He tries to give himself an out by discussing a trans comedian he supported. But he also continues to make jokes at her expense, saying her family told him she would appreciate them (she committed suicide by jumping from a building, an act Chappelle says proves she was a man: “Only a man would do some gangster (expletive) like that.”) The transgender community revolted, with some Netflix employees staging a walkout. But who came to Chappelle’s defense? Fellow comedians, most of them straight and male. Caitlyn Jenner, who blamed “woke culture.” And Fox and Friends host Brian Kilmeade, who said the comedian was another target of “can-

I love Chappelle’s observational humor, but he needs better supporters. And funnier jokes. And more deserving targets.” alphabet people.” It’s a reference to the overall LGBT community, but he focuses on transgender women. “The Ts hate my … guts!” he said during one special, to raucous laughter from the audience. Many of Chappelle’s barbs, which range from the mildly clever to the surprisingly tasteless, can be found in a 25-minute supercut on YouTube. They range across a series of shows he performed as part of a multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix. He admits, “I can’t stop

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