October 13 edition

Bands, Brews & BBQ comes to Port Royal

From staff reports

The Beaufort Shrimp Festival was a big success this past week end. By mid-Saturday, most ven dors had sold out of the majority of their menu items while the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park was filled to the brim with patrons.

Now it’s time for Port Royal’s par ty to shine.

There will be lots of food, music and fun, as Beaufort Memorial Hos pital presents the 2022 Bands, Brews & BBQ with wings, barbecue, craft beers, and live music on Friday and

Gun at Warriors’ game

Whale Branch student charged for bringing handgun to Friday night football game

By Tony Kukulich

A 16-year-old Grays Hill resident was detained by law enforcement after he brought a handgun onto Whale Branch Early College High School property Friday night, Oct. 7.

He is the second Beaufort County School District student in just two days to face a weapons charge for carrying a firearm onto school dis trict property.

According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, the teen brought the weapon to the school’s football stadi um during the game between Whale Branch and Estill High School.

Shortly before 10 p.m., Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling the stadium when they encountered a student near the concession stand who had dropped something. Depu ties approached, and he tried to con ceal the item he had dropped.

When the teen dropped the item a second time, deputies discovered he was concealing a firearm. The student ran from the scene while the deputies collected and secured the gun. His identity and address were provided by school officials who at tended the game.

Deputies went to the student’s home where they spoke with the boy and his mother. He was detained and transported to the South Caro lina Department of Juvenile Justice. He is charged with carrying a weap on on school property.

Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15 on Paris Av enue in Port Royal.

This official South Carolina Barbecue Associ ation-sanctioned event benefits

FRIENDS of Car oline Hospice.

FRIENDS of Car oline is a local, non-profit, Medi care-certified Hospice provider and the only Joint Commission Accredit ed Hospice in Beaufort. It serves indi

viduals and families in the Lowcountry and provides hos pice care, palliative care, bereavement and caregiver sup port services to all individuals in the community, regard less of their ability to pay.

Friday night is the Wing Throw Down from 6 to 9 p.m. where you can sample wing recipes from partic ipating cookers while enjoying live

music from Mike Ponder and Steel Rail Express.

Saturday is the BBQ tasting day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with cook teams from across the Southeast serving their award-winning butts. Don’t forget the beautiful view, live music from local favorites Chris Jones, The Bullgrapes, and The Chiggers.

Awards will be presented on Sat urday by the South Carolina Barbe cue Association.

One award quickly gaining pop ularity is the Hometown Heroes award. Local teams representing

GUNS IN SCHOOLS

first responders, veterans, educa tors, and health care workers com pete for $500, a flag, and bragging rights for the year.

Admission is free. The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Sat urday will be available by purchas ing tickets for $1 each. Beer, wine, water and soft drinks, and food from other vendors will also be available for purchase.

The event will take place rain or shine. For more information and vol unteer opportunities go to fochos pice.org or call 843-525- 6257.

School shooting hoax brings fear, quick response

False reports lead to school lockdowns; law enforcement reaction praised

By Tony Kukulich

A massive law enforcement response

converged on Beaufort High School Wednesday morning after a call to the Beaufort Police Department (BPD) re ported an active shooter on the school’s campus.

While the call was eventually deter mined to be a hoax, officials praised the law enforcement response to the incident, noting that the first officers entered the school within minutes of

the call. Their reac tion contrasts law en forcement agencies in Uvalde, Texas, who were widely criticized for waiting more than an hour before they engaged a school shooter at Robb Elementary School who killed 19 students and two teach ers in May.

“Our law enforcement, our fire de partment, our EMS did exactly what

they always train to do,” said City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray during a Wednesday afternoon press confer ence. “We’ve seen incidents around the country where maybe there wasn’t a rapid response. That was not the case in Beaufort this morning.”

Beaufort High was not the sole target of a school-shooting hoax Wednesday morning. The South Carolina Law En

A large and heavily armed law enforcement contingent patrols Beaufort High School after an active shooter was reported on the school's campus Wednesday. The report was later determined to be a hoax, one of a number perpetrated on schools across the state. Tony Kukulich/The Island News

INSIDE For more photos from last week's incident, see Page

VETERAN OF THE WEEK DWIGHT HORA

Beaufort’s Dwight Hora, 51, joined the United States Marine Corps in Bolingbrook, Ill., in 1989. After boot camp in San Diego, he received training in utilities systems, espe cially refrigeration (A/C). His first assignment was in Okinawa, Japan followed by duty at MCAS Beaufort. Next he served nearly three years on embassy duty in Singapore and Botswana in southern Africa. He returned to MCAS Beaufort for a tour before duty in Iwakuni,

Japan, then Camp Pendleton fol lowed by recruiting duty in Chica go and Indianapolis. His final duty

station was back at MCAS Beau fort, from which he retired in 2011 as a Master Sergeant with 22 years of service.

Since then, he’s participated in the Ride for Liberty (40 days and 11 cities on a motorcycle) raising funds for homeless veterans, and worked in Beaufort’s City Hall find ing jobs for separating veterans. He belongs to the American Le gion, AMVETS, DAV, the Marine Corps League, the Moose Lodge

and the VFW, rising to be the VFW SC state commander and recent ly the Supreme Commander of the Order of the Cootie that helps veterans in hospitals around the world, including the VA hospital in Charleston and at Victory House in Walterboro.

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

County Veterans Affairs hosting Veterans Day Parade

From staff reports

Beaufort County is inviting the entire community to participate in its Veterans Day Parade and say thank you to our veterans. The pa rade will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11. Lineup of all groups, floats and individual participants begins

at 8:30 a.m.

The parade route starts in front of Beaufort National Cemetery, will head down Boundary Street, curve onto Carteret Street, take a right on Bay Street and end at the intersec tion of Bay and Bladen treets.

Participants can find applications

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

What are Trump allies teaching their children?

I am so tired of the ongoing challenges to the 2020 Presi dential election. Consider this: our courts are our referees in elections. Two years after the big game, and with no legitimate arguments accepted by any judges to change the outcome, these single-minded attempts to delegitimize the result is disheart ening at best, and threatening to our national adherence to election results. There was a winner and a loser. Go home and train for the next game.

I suggest that, with another im portant national election coming

ON THIS DATE

October 17

2019:

up, these groups stop requiring that our tax dollars support their baseless lawsuits against public servants who are busy enough just doing their jobs.

– Carol Brown, Beaufort Protect greenspaces, preserve our landscapes for the next generation

Growing up, my family piled into our red Suburban named “Big Red” and headed down Highway 17 to get away from Charleston’s hustle and bustle. We spent our weekends in Beaufort County at our family’s place on McCalley Creek. There, we fished, shrimped,

on the County website. Visit www. beaufortcountysc.gov/veterans-af fairs to download the application.

Every community group, chil dren’s group, civic organization, and community member is en couraged to show their community spirit and our veterans how much

and swam in the creek. It was an idyllic childhood which I hope future generations can experience.

In November 2020, I purchased my first home in Beaufort, because of those fond memories growing up. People often ask me what it is like to be a young professional in Beaufort County, and I tell them that it is a great place to work, live, and play — because nature is never too far away. Today, when I go fly fishing for redfish in our marshes, I still feel the same joy and wonderment that I felt as a kid exploring McCalley Creek.

The environmental ethos which guides many Beaufort County residents, and which drew many of us to lay down roots here, has persisted through the years. How

they are appreciated.

The deadline to submit parade ap plications is Sunday, October 31.

In case of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled.

For more information, contact Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880.

ever, with mounting development pressures in the region, there has never been a more pressing time to invest in preserving our landscapes.

This November, Beaufort Coun ty voters have an opportunity to vote on a ballot referendum to secure $100 million dollars for the protection of greenspaces that will benefit us all for generations to come.

On Nov. 8, I encourage you to join me in “Voting YES for Green space!” so that young people, like myself, can enjoy our special greenspaces in the future with our children. I look forward to seeing you at the polls — and outside.

– Grant McClure, Coastal Conservation League

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Investigators seek third suspect in St. Helena Island burglary

From staff reports

The second of three sus pects believed to be respon sible for a burglary on St. Helena Island has been tak en into custody, while the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Of fice (BCSO) continues their search for the final suspect.

Kevin Fralix, a 47-yearold resident of St. Helena Island, was apprehended Tuesday, Oct. 4. Fralix is al leged to have been involved with the Sept. 19 burglary of Tradewinds Landscape Sup ply. According to the BCSO, several thousand dollars

worth of lawn equipment was stolen from that busi ness.

Law enforcement officers are still looking for the third suspect in burglary, Dawn dee Rena Newsom, who is believed to have assisted with the burglary. She faces

a grand larceny charge.

Investigators said that some of the equipment was located at Fralix’s home on St. Helena Island. As a re sult, he was charged with re ceiving stolen goods worth $10,000 or more.

The investigation deter

mined that Justin Seno, a 42-year-old resident of Shel don, committed the burglary. Seno was taken into custody on Sept. 19 and charged with burglary second degree and grand larceny. He remains confined at the Beaufort County Detention Center.

Fralix was booked into the Beaufort County Detention and released on bond the fol lowing day.

Anyone with information regarding the burglary or the whereabouts of Newsom is encouraged to contact Inv. Snider at 843-255-3421.

Beaufort County Walk for Water raises more than $77k

Walk sets records for participants, contributions to fight global water crisis

From staff reports

A record-setting 689 peo ple from across Beaufort County “picked up the buck et” on Sept. 17 at the sixth an nual Beaufort County Walk for Water. Their combined efforts helped set another record: $77,326 raised to help fight the global water crisis.

Participants met at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal and Wright Family Park in Bluff ton for the event’s first large community walks in three years, carrying buckets for three miles to symbolize the walk millions of women and children in developing countries make daily to col lect water that’s often con taminated. The event raises money for Water Mission, a Charleston-based Christian engineering organization that builds sustainable safe water solutions in developing countries and disaster areas.

Chris Procida and his wife, Barbara, first-timers walking with Beaufort’s Knights of Columbus (KofC), said they

were drawn to the event be cause they’d lived in Asia for 25 years.

“We lived in villages and experienced what it’s like to not have water,” Chris Pro cida said. “You have no idea how lucky and fortunate you are until you see that. It’s a blessing.”

“Every time I get in the shower, I have hot water,”

added fellow KofC mem ber Terry Buquet of Beau fort. “So many people in the world don’t have that luxury. I believe in this cause and the people who do it.”

Marcia Lynch of New York was visiting her daughter, Kara, in Beaufort, and both joined the walk for the first time.

“It’s a wonderful cause,”

Lynch said. “So many people die from water-borne diseas es, and it’s women who have to do most of the toting. We take it for granted.”

Vincent Avantagiato and his girlfriend, Deborah Geor gens, moved to Beaufort from New Jersey 10 weeks ago and were eager to participate, even though neither can walk far due to childhood bouts

with polio. The couple was still able to support the cause thanks to volunteers provid ing golf cart rides over the walk course.

“I’ve been to China where there was no potable water,” Georgens said. “I’m thankful every day for what we have in this country.”

“What you’re doing here today will change the lives

of people for generations,” Beaufort County Walk for Water chair Robert Lasher told walkers in Port Royal. “It’s so awesome to see the community come together like this.”

Since 2001, Water Mis sion has used innovative technology and engineering expertise to provide access to safe water for more than seven million people in 57 countries. Water Mission has 400 staff members working around the world in perma nent country programs lo cated in Africa, Asia, North, South and Central America, and the Caribbean.

Charity Navigator has awarded Water Mission its top four-star rating 15 years in a row, a distinction shared by less than 1% of the chari ties rated by the organiza tion. Learn more at watermis sion.org.

For more information or to donate, visit the website at walkforwater.com/beaufort co or call 843-769-7395.

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Almost 700 walkers raised more than $77,000 on Sept. 17 at the sixth annual Beaufort County Walk For Water. Paul Nurnberg/Special to The Island News

Public’s help sought in search for missing man

From staff reports

Efforts to locate a man missing since last week are continuing, and law enforce ment is seeking the public’s help to bring the man home.

Joe Nathan Glover was reported missing from his home on Spann Circle in Dale on Thursday, Oct. 6. He is 81 years old and reportedly suf fers from Alzheimer’s disease.

“We don’t have any indi

Trick-ortreat at Waterfront Park on Oct. 22

From staff reports

It’s a party for the kids as Beaufort hosts its annual free Halloween Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Kids (and adults!) are invit ed to wear their costumes to the park for the celebration, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DJ Donna Smith will be leading the festivities. There will be games with prizes and craft tables. Trick-or-treating starts at 12:30 p.m.

You’ll be able to purchase food from Teen Challenge, Cappy’s Farm Fresh Food and Blue Sky Italian Ice.

Joe Nathan Glover

cation at this point that he did anything other than walk off,” said Angela Viens, public infor mation officer for the Beau fort County Sheriff’s Office.

“Could he have been picked up? Absolutely. But at this point we are searching as if

he wandered off due to his diagnosis. We have no other leads coming in.”

Glover is 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds. He has gray hair and a white beard. He is believed to be wearing a pair of pull-on style work boots. His clothing description is unknown.

The Sheriff’s Office is ask ing residents of the Dale area to assist the search by check

ing any sheds, garages or out buildings on their properties that could be easily accessed by Glover.

Homeowners are also asked to check security camera foot age taken over the last week for images of Glover.

Deputies from the Beau fort County Sheriff’s Office responded to Glover’s home after he was reported missing and immediately initiated a

search utilizing a variety of resources including blood hounds and a helicopter. Vi ens described the search area as vast and heavily wooded in some spots.

“We used the resources that we have,” she said. “Yes terday we had the availability of our Marine Patrol because there is a waterway that par allels some of the areas that we have been searching. We

have had our air support out there multiple times. We have used our drone multi ple times. We owe it to the family to do our best to find him, and that’s what we’re going to do.”

Anyone who may have seen Glover, or who has knowledge regarding his whereabouts, is encouraged to call Beaufort County Dis patch at 843-524-2777.

County in partnership with Wreaths Across America for Mobile Education Exhibit

From staff reports Beaufort County has an nounced a local stop for the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) National Tour.

The Mobile Education Ex hibit will be in Beaufort from noon to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Beaufort Coun ty Administration Building –Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.

The event is free and open to the public.

“The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Ed ucation Exhibit is to bring community together and teach patriotism while re membering the service and sacrifice of our nation’s he roes,” Wreaths Across Amer ica Executive Director Kar en Worcester said in a news

release. “Over the last two years we feel this exhibit has taken on even more mean ing by providing the oppor tunity for people to safely participate in something that is both educational and inspiring, while supporting and giving back to the com munities it visits.”

The MEE brings the local community, veterans, ac tive-duty military and their families together through interactive exhibits, short films, and shared stories. The exhibit serves as a mo bile museum, educating visitors about the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes as well as to serve as an official ‘welcome home’ station for our nation’s Viet nam Veterans.

All veterans, active-duty

military, their families, and the local community mem bers are invited and encour aged to visit, take a tour and

the work its volunteers do to support our heroes and their communities year-round.

Members of the media, dignitaries, veterans and other interested groups are urged to come, ask ques tions, share stories and ex perience this one-of-a-kind exhibit.

Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organiza tion best known for placing wreaths on veteran’s head stones at National Cemeter ies. In 2021, the organization placed more than 2.4 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths at more than 3,100 partici pating locations nationwide.

speak with WAA represen tatives and volunteers. They can also share more about the national nonprofit, and

For more information, to donate or to sign up to vol unteer, please visit https:// wreathsacrossamerica.org/ GA0175P.

Council postpones providing maintenance on private roads for emergency services

From staff reports County Council voted 6-4 at last week’s meeting to postpone the third reading of an ordinance to provide onetime maintenance on private roads to ensure emergency vehicles can reach residents.

Council Member Logan Cunningham motioned to send the item back to the Community Services Com mittee to provide additional information to Council.

“There’s a lot of unan swered questions that we didn’t have time to get an swered, and staff could help,” said Cunningham. “I do think there are some positive as pects to this, but there’s also a lot of question marks that I think we need to get an swered before we can create a blanket ordinance when we don’t know how many roads, its legality, nor how much it will cost.”

County staff will work to

gather questions from all the Council Members and will provide an update at the next Community Services Com mittee Meeting, 2 p.m,, Mon day, Nov. 7. The Public Hear ing and third reading will be on the agenda for the Dec. 12 County Council Meeting.

The ordinance would allow the Beaufort County Public Works Department to provide one-time public safety work on a private road that would ensure access for emergen cy medical services, fire, and police to access properties safely.

“We are not talking about maintaining these roads,”

Council Member Paul Som merville said. “We’re talking about the minimum fix it takes to be able to get emer gency vehicles down the road.”

County staff has currently identified about 25 private roads that need immediate

BRIEFS

County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department Offices to close Thursday for training

The Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department Offices in both Bluffton and Beaufort will close Thursday, Oct. 13 for staff training.

The Bluffton Office will close at noon and the Beaufort Office will close at 2 p.m. Both offices will re open for normal business hours at 8 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14.

For more information, please call the Bluffton Office at 843-255-6020 or Beaufort at 843-255-6000.

Beaufort Republican Women’s Club hosting series of discussions

The Beaufort Republican Wom en’s Club will present a series of dis cussions each Friday entitled “The Elephant in the Room” from 8:30 to 9:30 am at GOP Headquaters at

attention. The Department of Public Works is limited to the minimum improvements that will allow full and quick ac cess to the affected residenc es. Crusher run, gravel, pipe, or other materials will not be provided.

“We’ve already anticipated that there may be 25 roads; if an emergency were to hap pen on that road, we would have a problem. Now we may have the means and methods of addressing those roads,” said Council Chairman Joe Passiment.

There will be a very narrow set of circumstances under which this maintenance can occur. With recommenda tions from the Fire Chief with in that district and the EMS Director or their designee, the County Administrator will have approval authority.

The group will recommend providing minimally nec essary entrances and exits

where a public health emer gency or an urgent medical need exists, making access to a roadway necessary If public health or medical emergency exists or upon re quest and certification signed by a licensed medical doctor that an urgent medical need exists, it is determined that access to such roadway is necessary.

The County Administrator can also authorize the use of public resources in the follow ing circumstances:

In the case of natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes or manmade disasters, such as explosions, fires, and pol lution; Access to roads leading to borrow pits purchased, donated, or leased to the county for construction materials; To clean up, repair, or re

surface property that has been damaged or altered by the parking, storage, or transporting of county equipment or materials; To settle or compromise litigation that is threat ened or instituted be cause of some condition created by or for which the county is legally re sponsible or liable;

For temporary detours or bypasses while coun ty roads or bridges are being constructed, re paired, resurfaced, or maintained;

To aid municipalities, special purpose districts, and special tax districts within Beaufort County in the construction, re pair, or maintenance of roadways or other proj ects located within mu nicipal or district bound aries.

Additional requirements

would be that work would constitute a public purpose and the following conditions exist:

Such a roadway is the only access for one (1) or more property owners or residences, and; Emergency medical ser vices, sheriff department vehicles, and other Coun ty vehicles cannot, in the lawful performance of their duties, gain full and immediate access to at least one (1) residence unless road scraping is performed, and; At least one (1) of the properties to be accessed is used as a primary res idence.

Any work pursuant to this section will be done on a one-time basis Any private road that ser vices a commercial property will not qualify for this main tenance.

80 Lady’s Island Drive across from Publix. We will discuss an obvious problem that people do not usually like to talk about together. Please join us for one or more of these events:

October 14 – Young Republican President Willie Turral on “How To End Racism.”

October 21 – Probate Judge

Heather Galvin on “Death & Taxes.”

October 28 – School Board Mem ber Dick Geier on “Separation Of Church and State In Schools.”

For more information, please call Angel Flewelling at 843-525-0102.

HELP of Beaufort moves

HELP of Beaufort is now located at 502 Charles Street in Beaufort at the old Grace Chapel AME Church, in the rear building. The church has allowed HELP to reside there tem porarily until they are able to move into their permanent home.

HELP was located at 1810 Ribaut Road in Port Royal but was forced to move due to circumstances beyond

their control.

HELP is the largest volunteer or ganization and food pantry in Beau fort County. Its goal is to provide food, clothing and short-term assis tance neighbors in need.

Nash seeking volunteers

Barb Nash, the Democratic candi date for State House District 121, is asking for volunteers.

Nash’s team has canvas training from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday at a place to be determined. To vol unteer for canvassing, call Cather ine at 704-641-7357.

Phone bank training is Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m to 2:30 p.m. After training, calls can be made home. To volunteer for phone banking, call Charlie at 843-5055378.

Indivisible Beaufort meeting

Indivisible Beaufort’s monthly

meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 at the downtown Beaufort Library.

The featured guest will be Melis sa Moore, Lowcountry Manager for WREN, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network.

WREN’s mission is to build a movement to advance the health, economic well-being, and rights of South Carolina women, girls, gen der-expansive people, and their families. Melissa Moore will speak on the legislative issues and legal wrangling over women’s rights, the resources available to women, and what we can do. Melissa grew up in Mount Pleasant and earned a bach elor’s degree in Sociology from the College of Charleston.

St. Helena Library to celebrate 10th anniversary

The St. Helena Branch Library will celebrate its 10 th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 Families of all ages are

welcome. Attendees will get to en joy a sweet treat, fun activities and more.

The library is located at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior road, St. Helena Island, S.C., 29920.

Beaufort Lions holding Spaghetti Dinner

The Beaufort Lions Club will hold a Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 at Sea Island Pres byterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive.

The menu includes spaghetti with meatballs or without, tossed salad, warm garlic bread, sweet/ unsweet tea or water, and a dessert.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for those 12 and younger.

Funds raised from the dinner will support Northern Beaufort County residents in need of vision services.

An eyeglasses donation box will be available to drop off gently used prescription glasses, hearing aids, or cell phones. Cash, check or major credit cards will be accepted.

The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit. Submitted photo.

County voters will decide on sales tax measure for land preservation

By Tony Kukulich

Residents of Beaufort County have long supported land preservation initiatives, and when voters go to the polls, either in early voting or on Election Day, they will have the opportunity to ap prove or reject a sales tax referendum intended specif ically for the preservation of open space.

The referendum will, if passed, implement a 1% sales tax that will raise up to $100 million over two years. The tax will expire either at the end of the two-year term or when the $100 million target is reached, whichever comes first.

“Beaufort County voters have recognized the value of land protection for quite some time because we’ve been willing to tax ourselves since 2002 with the Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Program,” said Kate Schae fer, director of land protec tion with the Beaufort-based Open Land Trust.

The preservation of open land is the goal of the pro gram, but Schaefer noted that land preservation has

important ancillary benefits including the protection of: water quality, cultural re sources, flood control, quality of life and economic oppor tunity tied to the county’s natural resources.

Because the funding for the program will come from a sales tax, it is estimated that tourist spending will contrib ute about 40% of the revenue raised for the program.

“People are coming here because of our healthy nat ural resources,” said Jessie White, South Coast Office Director for the Coastal Con servation League. “If we want to continue that revenue stream, investing in land pro tection is a really important way that we do that. The sales tax mechanism is a way for those tourists to buy into this because they will be helping contribute to the funding.”

In addition to the outright purchase of land, the referen dum allows the funds raised to be used to purchase de velopment rights, conserva tion easements and rights of first refusal among other options. The preservation of land is also not limited

to Beaufort County. Funds raised through the tax could conceivably be purchased in other counties.

Schaefer referred to that aspect of the measure as an innovative approach to land preservation noting that en vironmental challenges often spill over county lines. “We know that down stream users benefit from upstream land protection,” she said. “The public benefit of protecting land regionally – on a landscape scale – is so significant. Because of all of those growth pressures, the urgency to protect land at a landscape scale is now. We can’t just put up a wall along the county line and expect to solve regional problems.”

There appears to be strong public support for the new land preservation program. A poll completed by the Coast al Conservation League, the Trust for Public Land and the Conservation Voters of South Carolina earlier this year queried 300 potential voters in Beaufort County. It found that 64% of voters were in favor of the 1% sales tax with a two-year term. The

survey also found that 65% of respondents felt the county was growing too fast.

“That shows consistent interest in, and stewardship care for, land protection in Beaufort County,” White said.

A seven-member citizen advisory board will be tasked with examining preservation opportunities and making recommendations to county council. The council will be responsible for approving or rejecting any expenditure recommended by the board.

State Sen. Tom Davis, R-46, took the lead on the County Green Space Sale Tax Act, a bill signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster in May 2022 that gave counties the power to raise tax revenue for land preservation. Beau fort County is the first county in the state poised to enact a program based on that legis lation.

“Beaufort County is expe riencing explosive growth; the demand for living here is high and the supply is all too plentiful – a sad yet predictable consequence of overly generous density au thorizations issued by local

governments to developers over the past few decades,” said Davis in an email to The Island News. “Those past au thorizations are now rapidly being converted to buildings, which further burden our al ready overburdened roads and threaten to destroy our fragile ecosystem. Doing nothing to stop this would be both immoral and economi cally stupid.”

The Green Space Program is expected to be comple mentary to the existing Rural and Critical Lands Preserva tion Program (RCLPP). That program has, according to its 2020 annual report, in vested $137.7 million to pre serve about 26,000 acres of county land. The program is funded by a property tax, and Beaufort County was the first county in the state to create such a program. It has since been used as a model for three similar programs that now exist in other counties.

“Beaufort County is in a really good position to be the leader on this because of their record of success with the Rural and Critical Lands Program,” White said. “Giv

A successful Shrimp Festival

en that Beaufort County has been a leader in conservation in the state, it makes sense that they would move for ward with this program.”

Both Schaefer and White acknowledged that infla tionary pressure in the cur rent economic environment makes it a less than ideal time to propose a new tax initiative. They remain con fident that Beaufort County voters will continue their re cord of voting in support of land preservation.

“We live in a special place,” Schaefer said. “I think that contributes to people’s will ingness to pay to protect it because everybody recogniz es how special this place is and loves their community and sees the value in protect ing it. But we have to be stra tegic about it. This is strate gic land protection.”

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

Amundson joins Harvey & Battey, PA

From staff reports

Ashley H. Amundson, for mer probate judge for Colle ton County, has joined Beau fort’s Harvey & Battey, PA in its centennial year. She will practice in its probate and es tate planning practice.

Amundson served as Probate Judge for Colleton County from 2011 to 2022. She graduated in 2004 from the University of North Caro lina School of Law in Chapel Hill, N.C., as a Chancellors Scholar, Cum Laude. She is actively a member of the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Elder Law Commit tee, the South Carolina Wom en Lawyers Association, and was a former member and past president of the South Carolina Association of Pro bate Judges.

Before her election to the bench, Amundson worked in private practice and also worked as an Assistant City Attorney in Charlotte. During her tenure as Probate Judge, Amundson served as President of the South Car olina Association of Probate Judges. She was also a vol unteer judge for the Colleton Multi-Disciplinary Court, which helps those who have been charged with non-vio lent crimes due to drug de pendency or mental illness to complete an intensive pro gram to avoid jail time. This is a program sponsored by the Fourteenth Circuit Solic itors’ Office.

Harvey & Battey, P.A. has been serving Beaufort and the Lowcountry area since 1922.

Lowcountry Indivisible endorses 4 candidates

From staff reports

Lowcountry Indivisible (LCI) announced Tuesday its endorsement of four can didates for the November 8 General Election in South Carolina. The endorsements were based on results of sur veys conducted by the group. The four are Dr. Annie Andrews, candidate for U.S.

Congress, District 1; Lisa Ellis, candidate for S.C. Su perintendent of Education; Barb Nash, candidate for State House District 124; and Marilyn Harris, candidate for Beaufort County Council, District 2.

Lowcountry Indivisible, a local chapter of the na tion-wide Indivisible orga

nization, is a non-partisan group of 2,000 members who support progressive caus es. Early in September, the group sent surveys to each candidate running for a fed eral, state or county office.

The surveys were based on LCI’s 13 core values and in cluded questions about im migration, the environment,

education, women’s rights, national security, taxes and health care, all designed to determine each candidate’s positions on these issues.

LCI chair Mitch Siegel said this is the third election season the group has distrib uted the surveys. “It’s been valuable. It has enabled us to find candidates that we can

strongly support, regardless of party affiliation,” he said.

Siegel explained that re sponses on returned surveys were scored using a standard ized scorecard then evaluated for their alignment with LCI’s own positions on issues. Con sideration was also given to each candidate’s viability by checking the campaign’s fi

nancial and organizational resources. Those who scored well in both areas were re viewed by LCI’s board prior to a final decision.

“We hope that we’ll be able to endorse more candidates in future elections,” Siegel said, “but we feel very good about the four we’ve en dorsed this year.”

Still dressed in their shrimp costumes, Dana Wunsch, left, and husband Barry munch on freshly fried shrimp after participating in the annual Shrimp Festival 5k run and walk Saturday. Photos by Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Claire Narvel, 3-year-old daughter of Retta and Charles Narvel, seems to be in paradise as she gets ready to chew on a larger than life chocolate-chip cookie Saturday afternoon during the annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival.

Billy Griswold, right, of Duke’s Barbecue gets ready to stir the shrimp in the deep frier as Duke’s owner Casey Shoupe looks on during the annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

forcement Division (SLED) issued a statement saying that it was investigating a number of similar threats made to schools across the state. Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner said 22 schools had received calls reporting fictitious attacks.

In the wake of the state wide incident, Gov. Henry McMaster directed SLED to use the opportunity to study how agencies across the state responded to the perceived threat in order to improve emergency response tactics.

“I ask the State Law En forcement Division to work collaboratively with local of ficials to review the response to the October 5, 2022, ac tive-shooter hoax at our pub lic schools and provide best practices to all the state’s public school districts and law enforcement agencies,” wrote McMaster in a letter to SLED Chief Mark Keel dated Oct. 5. “These events require extensive training and pre paredness, and I am confi dent this review will further enhance law enforcement’s ability to combat such crimi nal attacks.”

City of Beaufort Po lice Chief Dale Mc Dorman said the call pertaining to Beaufort High School was received at 9:27 a.m. on his agency’s non-emergency number. The caller was trans ferred to the Sheriff’s Office, and officers were dispatched to the school.

“We immediately had offi cers responding,” McDorman said. “We notified the Sher iff’s Office. I will tell you that within three minutes, we had officers in that school.”

A school resource officer from the BPD was on school campus at the time the call was made. McDorman said the officer was contacted and reported no obvious distur bance but immediately initi ated the security lockdown.

Junior Leyah Murphy was in class when the lockdown was initiated and said stu dents in her classroom “hud dled in a corner” waiting for something to happen. She noted the frustration that she and other students felt as no information was shared with them during the incident.

“Then we were told to hold our hands up, and they se cured the classroom,” Mur phy said as she wiped tears from her eyes. “After about an hour and half they let us out and put us on school buses and brought us here. It was all

pretty scary.”

Hundreds of parents gath ered outside the school anx ious for information about the incident. Once the cam pus was secured by law en forcement, students were bused from the school to the football stadium where the re unification with their parents got underway. Parents were required to complete a form naming their student and provide photo identification before their child was allowed to leave the school. The pro cess was slow. Some parents expressed frustration with the process, but most parents waited their turn patiently.

“I think the school handled it as best as they knew how, in a cool and cool and collected manner,” said Melissa Bliley as she waited for her fresh man son. “My son texted me as soon as they went on lock down, so I knew right away what was going on. Thankful ly, his teacher let them have their phones out to be able to communicate with parents or loved ones.”

BCSD Superintendent Frank Rodriguez thanked law enforcement and other first-responder agencies for the overwhelming response to the perceived threat at the school, and praised the ac tions of the school's staff and students.

“Our students responded incredibly well, as well,” Ro driguez said. “They listened. They heard their teachers, and they did the kinds of things that they’re asked to do in order to remain safe during situations like this.”

The FBI, ATF, Port Royal Police Department, South Carolina Highway Patrol,

and a U.S. military police K9 unit were part of the re sponse. McDorman noted that about 80 officers from the various agencies re sponded to the scene and as many as 40 officers were in the conducting searches and clearing classrooms.

He added, “I literally saw officers running toward the front door before their cars had stopped.”

School District Schools over the following days.

Thursday morning, Beau fort High School was locked down for a second time by the report of a student with a firearm on campus.

“We received word that a student had brought a gun to school this morning,” Mc Dorman said in an email to The Island News. “The stu dent had been named in the

Our law enforcement, our fire department, our EMS did exactly what they always train to do. We’ve seen incidents around the country where maybe there wasn’t a rapid response. That was not the case in Beaufort this morning.”

The investigation into the incident will be headed by the FBI with cooperation from the Sheriff’s Office and the Beaufort Police Depart ment. Tanner advised report ers that information related to the incident like tapes of 9-1-1 calls will not immedi ately be made public.

“We’re not releasing any of that,” Tanner said. “All of it will be turned over to the FBI.”

While the report of the at tack was fake, it was just the start of a string of incidents related to school security to impact Beaufort County

call, and officers located the student off campus and he was detained while the inves tigation was carried out. The school did go on lockdown because the whereabouts of the student was not imme diately known. No weapons were located on the student or in the school, and the stu dent was not charged.”

A similar threat was re ported at Battery Creek High School that same morning.

The Sheriff’s Office inves tigated the student named in the report and found no weapon, but did find evi

dence that a 14-year-old stu dent brought a gun to school the prior day. The student was detained at the Depart ment of Juvenile Justice and is being petitioned to Family Court for possession of a fire arm on school property.

A threat made after dis missal Thursday afternoon led to the lockdown of Whale Branch Middle School. After an hour, the Sheriff’s Office reported that the threat was not deemed credible and the lockdown was lifted. The school was searched as a pre cautionary measure.

The Sheriff’s Office re vealed that the call making the threat originated from a person outside of the local area. It is not known if this incident is related to the false report made regarding Beaufort High School the prior day.

Finally, a student at Whale Branch Early College High School was detained Fri day night after he dropped a handgun he was carrying while at the school’s football stadium. Deputies recovered the weapon while the student fled the scene. School offi cials were able to identify the 16-year-old student. A short while later, he was detained and transported to the South Carolina Department of Ju venile Justice. He is charged with carrying a weapon on school property.

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

One police officer wears a patch on his vest appealing to a higher deity for protection Wednesday while responding to what was called an active shooter hoax at Beaufort High School. There were no injuries to students, staff or law enforcement officers. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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A 14-year-old student at Battery Creek High School was detained by deputies Thursday, Oct. 6, after an in vestigation determined that the boy had brought a firearm to school the prior day.

In that instance, the school initiated a security lockdown when they learned that a stu dent on campus was believed to have a gun in his posses sion. Deputies located the boy and conducted a search of the areas that he had access to. No weapon was found, but evidence collected indicated that he had brought a weap on onto school grounds one day earlier.

The student was detained at the Department of Juve nile Justice and is being pe titioned to Family Court for possession of a firearm on school property.

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

A heavily armed Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputy walks on school grounds Wednesday at Beaufort High School following an active shooter hoax. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Juliet White, center, of the Beaufort County School District, passes out “reunification forms” and pens with which to fill them out following the active shooter hoax Wednesday at Beaufort High School. Reunification took more time than many parents were comfortable with. Some parents complained that a lot of misinformation was floating around on social media outlets, but the police would tell them nothing even after reports of an active shooter were determined to be part of a state-wide hoax and all the students were safe. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

City of Beaufort Police Chief Dale McDorman describes the cooperation between multiple law enforcement agencies during the active shooter hoax Wednesday at Beaufort High School. McDorman said police officers were in the school within three minutes. From left are Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner, McDorman, Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez and City of Beaufort Mayor Stephan Murray. McDorman praised local law enforcement’s quick response. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Dale McDorman

A large and heavily armed law enforcement contingent patrols Beaufort High School after an active shooter was reported on the school's campus Wednesday. The report was later determined to be a hoax, one of a number perpetrated on schools across the state.

Tony Kukulich/The Island News

County demonstrates testing of voting equipment as Election Day nears

By Tony Kukulich

With the start of early voting only weeks away, the first of two public tests of the hardware used to capture and tabulate votes was conducted by the county last week.

“What we want to do is show you what we do in preparation for the election with our voting equipment,” said Marie Smalls, director of the Board of Voter Registra tion and Elections of Beau fort County.

Smalls noted that public testing of voting equipment is required by law. The sec ond test will be held Nov. 4.

The test focused on two pieces of equipment that voters will see when they go to vote. The ballot marking device displays the elections in which the voter is eligible to vote; records the vote and prints a ballot that reflects the voter's choices.

The county maintains 593 ballot marking devices and each device has to be pre pared individually as each machine is independent from every other machine. They are not connected by any sort of network. Preparation includes the clearing of pre vious election ballots and the using a thumb drive to load the current election onto the machine.

“They are all standalone units,” said Jean Felix, chair of the Board of Voter Reg istration and Elections of Beaufort County. “That’s why the testing process prior to an election is so extensive. We have to do each one indi

vidually.”

The calibration of the touch screens on the ballot marking devices are also test ed to ensure that votes are re corded properly.

“These new machines are very good at being point,” Smalls said. “I’m not saying that there’s not ever a calibra tion issue. If there is, that can be brought to the attention of the clerk immediately so that that can be rectified. We may need to pull that machine out of the line of voting.”

The tabulation scanner scans the ballot and compiles results that will be used to de termine election outcomes.

Once a ballot is scanned it drops into a bin housed in the bottom of the scanner. There is no personally identifiable information on that ballot.

It only reflects the voter’s choices and cannot be tied back to a specific voter.

“It’s all anonymous,” said Vernon Kemp, election sys tems manager for Beaufort County. “We have to protect

the privacy of the voter.”

Each of the county’s 105 scanners is checked to con firm there is no data stored and tested to ensure that the ballots are recorded properly.

Kemp said the question he’s most often asked is whether voting devices are connected to the internet.

“No, they are not connect ed to the internet,” he said. “They are completely offline.”

There are 50 elections in Beaufort County this year and 173 ballot styles, which

is a unique combination of voting contests dependent upon the voter’s address. As there are 95 voting precincts in the county, some precincts will have more than one bal lot style.

The order in which can didates appear in each race is determined by the candi dates’ party affiliation, and the order changes every two years, Kemp said. There are six parties approved for the upcoming election. The par ty order in which candidates

will appear this year is: Unit ed Citizens, Green, Republi can, Alliance, Libertarian and Democratic.

Early voting in Beaufort County starts Oct. 24 and continues through Nov. 5. The county’s four locations for early voting are open from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. Polls are closed on Sundays and holidays. The four loca tions for early voting are: Beaufort – 15 John Galt Rd, Beaufort, S.C. 29906

Bluffton – 61B Ulmer Rd, Bluffton, S.C. 29910

Hilton Head Govern ment Complex – 539

William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928

St. Helena Branch Li brary – 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Rd., St. Helena Island, S.C. 29920

The second and final pub lic test by the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4 at the board’s office located at 15 John Galt Road in Beau fort.

“The public has an oppor tunity to come and see how the process works,” Felix said. “The general public typically doesn’t know.”

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

Beaufort Lions promoting World Sight Day

From staff reports

The Beaufort Lions Club is trying to raise awareness in Recognition of World Sight Day.

World Sight Day is an In ternational Day of Aware ness, held annually on the second Thursday of October.

This year, World Sight Day falls on Thursday, Oct. 13.

World Sight Day serves as a reminder to individuals to

love their eyes. People are asked to consider the impor tance of eye health and pro tect their eyes not only for the present but the future.

Eye health is key to en suring good health, mental health, and well-being. Vi sion loss increases the risk of premature mortality which increases as vision loss be comes more severe.

The risk of premature

mortality is: 29% higher for people with mild to moderate vi sion loss; 49% higher for people with moderate to severe vision loss; 157% higher for people with blindness.

Vision loss results in $410.7 billion in lost produc tivity annually worldwide; and $134 billion per year in

The South Carolina State Fair –12 days of fun, food and SC culture

From staff reports

The 153rd South Carolina State Fair kicked off Wednes day at the State Fairgounds in Columbia and runs through Oct. 23, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a va riety of new rides, foods, en tertainment, as well as a trav eling moon exhibition and the return of the CIRCUS at

the Fair.

“As the state’s largest event, we take pride that we’re able to showcase South Caroli na’s best in food, agriculture, music and much more,” S.C. State Fair General Manager Nancy Smith said in a release.

“We can’t wait for our guests to have a taste of what makes our state so great — its peo

ple and traditions. This year’s South Carolina State Fair will be out of this world with many fair classics you’ve come to expect, but with the addition of so many new and exciting offerings.”

Information about rides, en tertainment, food, daily spe cials, discounts and tickets, visit SCStateFair.org.

No injuries in Broad River Bridge rollover

From staff reports

Early Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, the Burton Fire Dis trict and Beaufort County EMS responded to a vehicle collision on the Broad River Bridge that resulted in lane closures but no injuries.

Just before 1 a.m., emer gency crews responded to a reported vehicle collision on the Broad River Bridge. Initial reports stated that a single vehicle had rolled over.

Burton firefighters arrived to find a passenger vehicle on its roof with the male driv er already outside. The driv er stated he was wearing his seatbelt, was uninjured, and refused medical attention.

Both lanes of the Broad River Bridge heading toward Bluffton were closed for

Burton Fire District and Beaufort County EMS responded to a vehicle collision Tuesday, Oct. 4, on the Broad River Bridge. The crash resulted in lane closures but no injuries. Burton Fire District

longer than an hour while emergency crews worked to secure roadway hazards.

This is the eighth vehicle collision, six of which result ed in injuries, on the Broad River Bridge for the Burton

the United States. Education al performance is linked to good vision. Children with vision impairment have poor er educational outcomes and are more likely to be exclud ed from schools. Investing in eye health services improves educational attainment and increases participation in ed ucation.

During the month of Octo ber, the Beaufort Lions Club

will expand its location of eyeglasses donation boxes to other locations around the city. Donated eyeglasses from Beaufort are sterilized, grades and sent to the Mozambique Project for Sight. Please check closets and drawers for un used eyewear in good condi tion to help those who cannot afford glasses.

Donation collection boxes are found at all eye doctor

offices as well as the Scott Street and St. Helena Librar ies, AMVETS, Naval Hospital Beaufort, Dataw Community Center, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Front Desk, Tidal Creek Fellowship Church, The Oaks at Salem Road, Pleasant Point Community Center, Hometown Reality, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Sea Island Presbyterian Church.

County announces Hurricane Ian cleanup, recovery efforts complete

From staff reports

Beaufort County was spared the worst from Hur ricane Ian but the County Disaster Recovery Team still had work to do.

“I am proud of how the team responded and exe cuted Hurricane Operations and our disaster recover plan,” Beaufort County Di saster Recovery Manager Pamala Cobb said in a news release on Friday, Oct. 7.

were dispersed throughout the County removing trees from roadways and clearing debris. Much of the cleanup process has been complet ed, but County Public Works staff are still working to clear a few small areas.

Fire District this year, and the eighth time Burton fire crews have assisted occu pants in a vehicle that had rolled over.

The South Carolina High way Patrol is investigating.

A total of 35 calls were re ceived throughout the recov ery period. Many included fallen trees or downed power lines.

As a result, Beaufort County Public Works crews

In preparation for Hur ricane Ian, County Public Works stationed 10 person nel at the Public Works Co ordination Center as well as two teams of five field crew personnel to assist with re covery efforts.

Staff from various depart ments including Parks and Recreation, GIS, IT, Broad cast, Finance, Legal, Animal Services, Detention Center

and Public Works, as well as Law Enforcement and EMS, also worked prior, during and after Hurricane Ian to ensure the County was pre pared for any effects.

To report additional dam age or issues, residents are encouraged to download and use the Beaufort County Connect App to report any non-emergency requests.

Submissions can include debris and fallen trees, dam aged traffic signals or street signs, and stormwater ser vices including clogged ditches and flooding. To download the app, go to https://www.beaufortcounty sc.gov/apps/index.html

Vernon Kemp, IT Elections Systems Manager for the Beaufort County Voter Registration and Elections Office, shows how each of the 593 voting machines is checked prior to being released to specific precincts within Beaufort County during public test of the machines Friday morning at the John Galt Road office. The public test was to assure Beaufort County voters that tampering with the machines or the vote count is not possible. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

The South Carolina State Fair will run through Oct. 23 at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. Forrest Clonts/S.C. State Fair

ARTS

AT THE OPERA

‘Medea’ to open Met season at USCB

By Becky Sprecher

The Metropolitan Opera will kick off its 2022-23 Sea son with Luigi Cherubini’s “Medea,” which will air live in Hi-Def at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at the USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts on Cart eret St.

Tickets are $22, and $20 for OLLI members.

Based on the 431 BCE play by Euripides, “Medea” tells the story of a royal sorceress who helps Jason of the Argo nauts steal the coveted Gold en Fleece. Giasone (Jason) marries her, has two children with her, then drops her for Glauce, daughter of the king of Corinth. Obsessed with Giasone’s betrayal, Medea concocts a plan to murder Glauce by sending her a poi soned robe and crown.

And Medea doesn’t stop there; so great is her desire for revenge that she takes their two sons to the temple, kills them, then burns the place to the ground. We all know that weird stuff goes on in Greek trage dies, but we still study them because the timeless lessons they teach us. That a woman

who could be so empowered by betrayal to commit such acts of vengeance resonates even today. It should also be remembered that this op era premiered in 1797, in the same decade as the French Revolution, so contemporary audiences would have im mediately understood these desperate and complex emo tions. And Cherubini’s music, daring and innovative for the day, provides an opportunity for the singers to showcase their thrilling virtuosity.

Medea has been in the rep

ertory since 1797 and is still staged, albeit rarely. But it has never been presented by the Met until now. The reason is that rare is the singer who can perform this extremely difficult role.

And history looms large here because we’re in Ma ria Callas territory. Back in 1953 Callas was asked to fill in for another singer at the last minute, learned the part of Medea in a mere eight days, then went onstage and brought the house down with her performance. Along with

Norma, Medea would remain one of her signature roles for the rest of her career.

Although she doesn’t come on right away, “once Medea hits the stage, she does not leave,” said the production’s director, Sir David McVicar, in an interview with the Met. “The vocal writing is incred ibly punishing, the drama … incredibly demanding.”

While La Divina’s shoes are always hard to fill, our Medea, Sondra Radvonavsky, should more than meet the challenge.

“She is one of the few so pranos in the world that can take this on,” said McVicar.

Radvonavsky, an accom plished Verdi singer who has performed more than 200 times at the Met, recently experienced the emotional challenges of both losing her mother and leaving her hus band during the pandemic. But her art has enabled her to get through it, she tells Opera News Magazine.

Remembering her grand father’s words, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” she has used her singing as therapy. “It’s cathartic, I’m

telling you,” she says. “Music has been the one and only thing that has kept me to gether and sane, and in many ways, it’s made my singing better. It’s where all my emo tion has been poured.”

As for the inevitable com parisons to Callas, Rad vonavsky says in a Met in terview, “I feel I’m picking up the Callas torch, … like I’m following in her footsteps in a way, and what an honor. She will forever be an oper atic icon, and I pay homage to her and thank her for all the work that she did paving the way for opera today. But I hope that people allow me to put my personal stamp on this and let the comparisons be pushed aside, because I think there’s room enough in the world for two separate versions of Medea.”

In his 12th production for the Met, McVicar’s new stag ing is simultaneously classi cal and timeless. He depicts a Corinth in despair, with crum bling buildings that speak of an aristocracy in freefall. He places walls in strategic loca tions that emphasize Medea’s exclusion from Corinthian

WANT TO GO?

What: “Medea” by Luigi Cherubini in HD

When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22

Where: USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts

Tickets: $22, $20 for OLLI members

society, which intensify her anger and vengeance.

A part of the Met’s expand ing outreach strategy, “Me dea” is a co-production with the Greek National Opera, the Canadian Opera Com pany, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Underwritten by a grant from the Stavros Niar chos Foundation, it will be performed in Greece in 2023, the centennial of Maria Cal las’ birth.

Matthew Polenzani, a Met regular, sings Giasone and Janai Brugger sings Glauce. Estimated run time is 2 hours and 50 minutes, with one in termission between Act II and Act III. Sung in Italian with Met Titles in English. Visit the USCB Center for the Arts website for more infor mation.

Pat Conroy Literary Festival set for end of month

From staff reports

The Pat Conroy Literary Festival began as Pat Con roy’s 70th birthday celebra tion in October 2015 and now continues as an annual signature event of the non profit Pat Conroy Literary Center. This year’s Conroy Festival will be held Oct. 2830 as a series of free and tick eted events in Beaufort and Bluffton featuring author dis cussions, writers workshops, a storytelling and musical performance, and a screen ing of the film Conrack in honor of the 50th anniver sary of Pat Conroy’s 1972 teaching memoir The Water Is Wide.

Advance registration for all events is now open at www.patconroyliteraryfesti val.org.

This year’s presenting authors and workshop in structors include journalist and novelist Thrity Umri gar, author of Honor; Edgar Award-winning novelist and founder of The Moth, George Dawes Green, author of The Kingdoms of Savannah; four winners of the Willie Mor ris Award for Southern Fic tion: Nathan Harris, author of The Sweetness of Water, De'Shawn Charles Winslow, author of In West Mills, Bren McClain, author of One Good

Mama Bone, and Mindy Frid dle, author of Secret Keepers; memoirist Judy Goldman, author of Child; Will You Grow founder Angelique Me dow; Pat Conroy’s Beaufort High School student Valerie Sayers, author of The Age of Infidelity; Conroy’s Dau fuskie Island student Sallie Ann Robinson, author of Sal lie Ann Robinson’s Kitchen; and children’s authors Re becca Dwight Bruff, author of Stars of Wonder, and Su

san Montanari, author of The Halloween Tree.

This year’s schedule

Friday, Oct. 28 3:00-4:30 p.m.: AU

THOR EVENT – Panel dis cussion with four winners of the Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction: Nathan Harris (The Sweetness of Water), De’Shawn Charles Winslow (In West Mills), Bren McClain (One Good

Mama Bone), and Mindy Friddle (Secret Keepers). Book signing to follow, at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts (free event, donations welcome).

THE

5:00-6:15 p.m.:

WATER IS WIDE PANEL

DISCUSSION – Honoring the 50th anniversary of Pat Conroy’s 1972 teaching mem oir The Water Is Wide, the panel discussion will include Conroy’s Daufuskie Island student turned celebrity chef

and cultural historian Sallie Ann Robinson, historian Lar ry Rowland, and two of Con roy’s teaching colleagues, George Westerfield and Peter Walter, moderated by Ellen Malphrus, at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts (free event, donations wel come).

6:45-9:00 p.m.: FILM

SCREENING OF CON RACK – also featuring live vocal performances by Mar lena Smalls, teacher recogni tions, and a new scholarship announcement, at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts (free event, donations wel come).

Saturday, Oct. 29 11 a.m.-noon: VIRTUAL

AUTHOR EVENT – Judy Goldman, author of the memoir Child, live-streamed on the Conroy Center’s Face book page and also accessi ble on Zoom with advance registration. (free event, do nations welcome).

1-2:30 p.m.:

AUTHOR EVENT – Thrity Umrigar, author of the novel Honor, in conversation with Mar garet Evans. Book signing to follow, at the USC Beau fort Center for the Arts (free event, donations welcome).

2:30-4 p.m.: AUTHOR EVENT – George Dawes Green, author of the novel The Kingdoms of Savan nah, in conversation with Scott Graber. Book signing to follow, at the USC Beau fort Center for the Arts (free event, donations welcome).

7-9:45 p.m.: STORY

TELLING EVENT – With Moth founder George Dawes Green, featuring MC Jon Goode, Scott Gibbs and the Beaufort Mass Choir, Alibis with Peter Zamuka and Steve Faulkner, plus several local storytellers. Followed by a champagne and cake recep tion celebrating the Moth’s 25th anniversary, at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts ($25/person, $10/student dis count).

Sunday, Oct. 30 2-3:30 p.m.:

AUTHOR EVENT – Children’s Authors Rebecca Dwight Bruff (Stars of Wonder) and Susan Mon tanari (The Halloween Tree) in conversation with Sally Sue Lavigne of the Storybook Shoppe. Book signing to fol low, at Lowcountry Presbyte rian Church of Bluffton (free event, donations welcome).

Learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center on line at www.patconroyliter arycenter.org or in person at 601 Bladen Street in down town Beaufort, where the Center is open to the public Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. or other times by appointment.

Medea’s desire for revenge is great. Submitted photo.

A wonderful start

Conroy Literary Festival hosting Moth-inspired storytelling event Oct. 29

From staff reports

To celebrate the 25th an niversary of The Moth, the international storytelling phenomena he founded, the seventh annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival will host a program of music and sto ries created by bestselling novelist and Georgia native George Dawes Green.

A similar program in Sa vannah sold out quickly, with standing room only.

Since its launch in Green’s Brooklyn apartment 25 years ago, The Moth has presented thousands of stories and per formances renowned for the great range of human expe riences these evenings showcase. The Moth has become an internation al sensation, now conduct ing open-mic storytelling competitions in 28 cities; The Moth Podcast is currently downloaded more than 100 million times a year; and the Peabody Award-winning Moth Radio Hour is heard on 575 National Public Radio stations nationwide.

A Ukrainian duo’s concert on Fripp Island

By Margit Resch

Immigrants, we are as sured daily, contribute in significant ways to our economy as workers and consumers, or as inven tors like the German Levi Strauss, whose jeans you may be wearing right now, or the Russian Sergey Brin, who is the co-founder of Google that everyone is us ing these days.

We are less familiar with some other footprints im migrants leave in our Amer ican culture. Did you know that the infamous Audrey Hepburn immigrated from Belgium? That the influ ential composer Arnold Schoenberg was an immi grant from Germany? That the idolized reggae musi cian Bob Marley came from Jamaica? And that Yo-Yo Ma arrived from China via France to become one of our finest cellists?

When you come to the 38th-season-opening con cert of the Fripp Island Friends of Music on Sunday, Oct. 16, you will hear and meet two immigrants who hail from Lviv, Ukraine, and who have left large musical footprints, not only all over the world, but right here in South Carolina: Nata lia Khoma and Volodymyr Vynnytsky. Both are inter nationally renowned musi cians who perform solo or as a husband-and-wife duo around the globe and have forged professional profiles at the College of Charleston.

Natalia Khoma is a cellist just as fabulous as Yo-Yo Ma. Her husband Volody myr Vynnytsky is a virtuo so pianist. Both studied at the Moscow Conservatory where Volodymyr earned a doctorate.

Natalia made her first public appearance on TV at age 10 and performed her first concerto with or chestra at age 13. She is

the only Ukrainian cellist to become a laureate of the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and has since earned not only an Artist Diploma from the Univer sity of Boston, but also a considerable world-wide reputation.

Natalia and Volodymyr have distinguished them selves as recitalists and soloists with orchestras throughout Russia, the U.S., Canada, all of South Amer ica, more than a dozen Eu ropean countries, South Af rica and the Middle and Far East. In February of 2020, they both embarked on an extensive North American tour, performing 18 concerts with one of the finest Euro pean symphony orchestras: the National Symphony Or chestra of Ukraine. Natalia and Volodymyr have also performed together with major orchestras and in pre mier chamber music series all over the globe. Needless to say, the two amassed top prizes and laureates at many illustrious interna tional competitions in Rus sia, Hungary, Germany, Ru mania, and France, and they hold Honorary Professor ships at music academies in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa.

In addition to an unend ing string of performing ac tivities, Natalia teaches as Professor of Cello at the Col lege of Charleston, serves as Director of the Charles ton Music Fest and, since 2011, as Artistic Advisor of the Music and Art Center of Greene County, N.Y. Natalia also organized and runs the Children and Music Foun dation, which provides mu sical training, instruments and financial aid to young, gifted Ukrainian students in need. Volodymyr is Di rector of Chamber Music at the College of Charleston and Music Director of the Music and Art Center of

WANT TO GO?

Who: Natalia Khoma and Volodymyr Vynnytsky

What: Fripp Island Friends of Music season opener When: 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 Where: Fripp Island Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Blvd.

Tickets: Admission at the door is $30 for adults (credit cards accepted), students free thanks to the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund.

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It’s not surprising to find that the footprints of these two immigrants have been thoroughly measured and assessed. Natalia Khoma has been hailed around the world as “technically daz zling,” “intense, brilliant, and with perfect structure,” and praised for “the pre cision of her executions, Slavic Zen, full warm cello tone….and, what a drive!”

Peter Ingle wrote in Charleston Today, “Natalia unforgivingly commands the cello to give her every bit of nuance and sound that it can muster. She en gulfs the instrument, leans on it, and somehow puts it under a spell so that it be comes her own heart and soul uttering all manner of emotion.”

Natalia’s discography lists an impressive two doz en recordings, quite a few of them pieces by Johann Se bastian Bach, because Bach is, and “will always be,” her favorite composer.

“His music is the highest achievement of human civ ilization,” she said. “I hear the cosmos with no end. Filled with spiritual love, through his harmonies, the music opens windows to eternity.”

The piano performances of Volodymyr Vynnytsky have equally impressive reviews: “The pianist is

simply superb!” Critics observed that he possess es “incredible technique and deep musical under standing.” His performance proved to be “a grand dis play of skill and precision that was breathtaking.”

Volodymyr, too, has oo dles of recordings, some of them of his own composi tions. I am happy to report that the last two pieces of the Khoma and Vynnytsky Duo’s program on Fripp are going to be Volodymyr’s creations: Lost Tango and Nostalgic Tango.

The duo will preform at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Fripp Island Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Blvd. A $100 membership to Fripp

Island Friends of Music (FI FOM) saves you $50 for all five fall cconcerts.

Admission at the door is $30 for adults (credit cards accepted). Students are free thanks to the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund. Attendees are invited to a meet-theartist reception after the performance, catered, de liciously, by Harold’s Chef Services. This concert is presented by FIFOM and supported by the S.C. Arts Commission. It helps fund FIFOM’s Music-in-theSchools program.

Visit frippfriendsofmusic. com for more information, and call or text Vanessa Peñaherrera at 704-807-0255 for reservations.

USCB welcomes Johnny Cash tribute

From staff reports

Go back in time with one of the legends of music and pioneers of both country and rock as USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts wel

comes Folsom ’68: A Johnny Cash Tribute for two shows Friday, Oct. 14.

Shows are at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors and

military and $25 for students.

Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3fBy9Xs.

JC Cole and Folsom ’68 is the definitive Johnny Cash Tribute. So realistic in both

sound and look that they've been endorsed by the Cash family members and former members of Johnny's own band.

Seeing this show is akin to

re-visiting a special time in history with one of the leg ends of music and pioneers of both country and rock. Performed live with perfect detail.

Four local storytellers will present their stories along with Green and a profession al Moth host, Jon Goode, an Emmy-nominated author, poet, and playwright from Atlanta.

In addition, presenters will include novelist and former Conroy student at Beaufort High School, Valerie Sayers; acclaimed St. Helena teacher and memoirist Lynn Bryant; author and former local news anchor Teresa Bruce; and Jean Rebecca, Program Direc tor of Raise Up Beaufort and founder of Stand for Haiti.

The evening will also in clude music by Scott Gibbs and the Beaufort Mass Choir, a performance by Peter Zu muka and Steve Faulkner of Alibis, and will end with cel ebratory party including cake and libations.

WANT TO GO?

Who: Novelist and Georgia native George Dawes Green

What: Moth-inspired storytelling event at seventh annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival

When: 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29

Where: USCB Center for the Arts

Tickets: $25 per person, $10 student discount. Price includes refreshments and afterparty. Visit https://bit. ly/3Vj0MJf to register.

ART BRIEF

Music From The Manger coming back

Last year the Port Royal Music Academy produced a successful Christmas show "Music From The Manger," starring recording artist Liz Jane and her band.

This year, Music From The Manger ’22 will once again star Jane and her band per forming songs from her CD, The Thrill of Hope, in Port Royal. Added performances this year will include vocal ists from The Wilde Music School performing tradition al songs, as well as a com munity choir with classics of the holiday spirit. The per formance, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17, at 7:30 at the YMCA. Tickets go on sale Oct. 17 at Musicfromtheman ger.com.

Guest artist Lilyanne Thoroughman, 16, right, of Williamstown, Ky., entertained about 300 people with her virtuosity on the violin during the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra’s kick-off concert Sunday afternoon at the Beaufort High School Performing Arts Center. Thoroughman was the guest soloist in Beethoven’s Violin Concert in D Major, Opus 61. After a brief intermission, the orchestra then played Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica,” Beethoven’s first Romantic Symphony premiering in 1805. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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Pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky and cellist Natalia Khoma, both from Ukraine, will perform Oct. 16 at Fripp Island as the 38th season opener for the Fripp Island Friends of Music’s fall concert series. Submitted photo.

Options & References for a Healthier Life

Omega-3 may provide a brain boost for people in midlife

By Erika Watts

In a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, peo ple who have higher omega-3 levels in their middle ages may have an edge over peo ple who take in lower levels of omega-3.

The study was led by re searchers at the University of Texas Health at San Anto nio, TX, who were concerned about the lack of research on how omega-3 can impact people in their midlife.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), omega-3 fatty acids “are a group of polyunsaturated fat ty acids that are important for a number of functions in the body.” In addition to playing a role in heart health and cog nitive functioning, omega-3 fatty acids are also part of the cell membrane and affect cell functioning.

The NIH lists three types of omega-3 fatty acids: al pha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

The daily recommendation for the omega-3 fatty acid ALA for adults and people who are pregnant or breast feeding:

• Omega-3 fatty acids have many benefits and play a role in heart health and cognitive functioning.

• A new study demonstrates that there may be a connection between con suming omega-3 and an increase in brain function ing for people in midlife.

Men 1.6 g Women 1.1 g

Pregnant teens and women 1.4 g

Breastfeeding teens and women 1.3 g

This recommendation is only for alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) as experts have not yet established recommendations for the other two fatty acids.

While people can take omega-3 supplements, it is also in a number of foods.

Some good sources of ome ga-3 include fish (such as salmon and tuna) and nuts and seeds (chia seeds and flax seeds).

“Everything we do and con sume affects our brain, and there have been numerous studies, including the one shared, that highlight the effects of food and drink on overall brain health and func tion,” said Dr. Natalie King, a neuroscientist.

“Omega-3 fatty acids, in particular, have been found to be beneficial when it comes to improving mental function as well as support ing an overall wellness plan when considering disease pathologies like mood dis orders and others affecting

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learning and memory.” Dr. King noted that while this area needs more research, “moderation of omega-3s is likely key and simultaneous careful temperance with oth er molecules (i.e., saturated fats and highly-processed foods) is necessary to achieve

the net positive effects one is going for.”

Excerpted from an article by Erika Watts on October 7, 2022 — Fact checked by Alexandra Sanfins, Ph.D.; https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/omega-3-may-boost-brainhealth-for-people-in-midlife-study

Now is the best time to get you flu vaccine

The best time to get your flu shot is in October which helps you stay protected through out the flu season (until May).

Who is eligible for the flu vaccine?

Different influenza vac cines are approved for differ ent age groups. According to the CDC, everyone 6 months of age and older should get an

influenza (flu) vaccine every season, with rare exceptions.

Should you get a flu shot every year?

Yes. As the flu virus chang es often, the vaccine should be given each year for the best protection. Immunity to flu from the vaccine decreas es with time and should be boosted with a yearly shot.

When is the best time for kids to get the flu vaccine?

Although many people get vaccinated before school starts, the best time to get your flu shot is in October which helps you stay pro tected throughout the flu season (until May). But get ting vaccinated ahead of the school year provides greater protection than not at all.

Healthy ways to snack during football season

Football season is back and so are all those delicious game day foods. But, they’re not exactly the healthiest.

So, should you cut them out completely or is moder ation okay?

“Number one, let’s think about sitting down for a foot ball game, whether it’s at a stadium or on our couch, if it is a one-time thing during the week, where you’re going to have some wings or some things that you typically wouldn’t have on a regular basis, I think the key here is just portions,” advised Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD, reg istered dietitian with Cleve land Clinic.

She said a good tip to keep in mind is pay attention to your hunger. Are you actu ally hungry or are you just mindlessly eating during the game?

And try to limit your alco hol intake too, which could impair your decision making

when it comes to what to eat.

As for healthy alternatives, consider baking your wings instead or using an air fryer.

You can also use a dry rub or sugar free sauce.

Rather than buying dip from the store, try making your own with fresh ingre dients and having veggies on the side, like carrots and celery.

And if you’re at the game, swap out a hot dog for a grilled chicken sandwich.

“So really getting that fiber and nutrient density. Sure, the chicken sandwich will probably have a white bun. If

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they have a whole grain, you can go with that option,” said Kirkpatrick. “But again, if you go with that option, it’s going to be much better than let’s say getting a hot dog and get ting some fries, onion rings or some other fried food.”

Kirkpatrick also suggests if you’re having people over, to put the food in the kitch en or dining room once ev eryone has eaten. That way there’s less of a temptation to randomly snack during the game.

Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service, October 6, 2022

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According to a recent MedStar Health survey, the majority of kids get their flu shot, with 80% of kids get ting their flu shot every year or most years.

Does the flu vaccine protect against COVID-19?

The flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, but it will decrease your

risk of influenza. Because some symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, peo ple may need to be tested in order to identify which virus is causing their illness.

What are the side effects of the flu vaccine?

Typically, people might experience a mildly sore arm for a short time. In peo

ple who are receiving the vaccine for the first time experience a mild fever or minor aches that last about 24 hours.

Source: Visit MedStar Health, https://www.medstarhealth.org.

They share new survey data, and their infectious diseases experts share additional information.

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Talking to your kids about “stranger danger”

Now that kids are back in school, it’s a good idea for parents to have conversa tions with their little ones about “stranger danger.”

And if you’ve never had that talk before, you may be wondering what to say.

“When we talk about ‘stranger danger’ we have be careful. We don’t want to cre ate anxiety and fear of your child, but you want to balance that with their safety and their security,” explained Rich ard So, MD, pediatrician for Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

Dr. So recommends ex plaining to your child that there’s never a reason an adult would need a child’s help finding something.

He said it’s also a good idea to go over some sce narios where a bad person might ask them for help.

For example, they might say they lost their puppy and need help finding it.

They may try to entice them with treats or

even electronics.

Dr. So said it’s also import ant to teach your kids who the “good people” are like po lice officers, firefighters and teachers. Or someone with a badge at a store.

Another helpful tip can be to come up with a family password. If someone tells the child, even if it’s someone they know, that they are there to pick them up, they need to know the password.

“I tell my patients to have a secret family password that is only between your fami ly, so if someone comes up

to my child and says, ‘Hey your mom is running behind, she’s at the hospital, she was in a car accident, she told me to pick you up.’ My kids are trained to say, “Hey, what’s our secret family password?” he said.

If your child gets lost and they see a family with chil dren, Dr. So it’s okay to tell your child they can ask an other parent for help. Most parents would happily lend a hand in that kind of situation.

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The buzz on energy drinks

By Joel Streed

About 90% of all adults consume caffeine every day, making it the most common stimulant in the world. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks or "energy shots," and overthe-counter supplements are widely available sources of caffeine.

Total energy drink sales globally reached $57 billion in 2020. Energy drinks are the second most popular dietary supplement among U.S. teens and young adults behind mul tivitamins.

Most energy drinks con tain 100–300 milligrams of caffeine per serving, although amounts can vary. Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day is considered safe for most adults.

People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should limit their intake to 200 milligrams or less per day. The Food and Drug Administration has not set a safe level for children, but the American Academy of Pediatrics discourages the consumption of caffeine and other stimulants by children and adolescents.

Health Effects

Caffeine's health effects vary from person to person and depend on the dose. Caffeine has been shown to improve vigilance, reaction time, alertness and ability to concentrate. It can help alle viate the adverse effects of sleep deprivation. Its intake is associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, alcoholic

cirrhosis and gout.

However, caffeine intake also is associated with ner vousness, insomnia, irritabil ity and panic attacks. Those with preexisting anxiety dis orders may be more suscepti ble to these effects.

Excessive caffeine intake, such as more than 400 milli grams per day, can cause pal pitations, tremors, agitation and gastrointestinal upset. Heavy caffeine use also is associated with an increased risk of other addictive behav iors, like smoking and alcohol

abuse. People who routinely consume caffeine may devel op physical and psychological dependence and may expe rience withdrawal symptoms if intake is abruptly stopped.

Energy drinks can contain significant amounts of added sugar or other sweeteners.

Because high intake of add ed sugar can contribute to health problems, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans rec ommends limiting intake of added sugars to no more than 10% of total daily calories. For example, in a 2,000-calorie

diet, no more than 200 calo ries should come from added sugars. This is about 12 tea spoons a day.

One 16-ounce can of Mon ster Energy Juice Pacific Punch supplies 210 calories and 47 grams of added sugar, which is equal to roughly 12 teaspoons. This is an entire day's worth of added sugar.

Energy drinks may contain vitamins, minerals and ami no acids. Some may contain herbal supplements, such as ginseng and guarana, which may be used to increase en

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If you'd like a new way to get your caffeine fix, try one of these recipes:

PEACH ICED TEA Servings: 10

2 ripe peaches, pitted and cut into chunks

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

6 black tea bags 6 cups boiling water Ice for serving

Place peaches and mint in the bottom of a large heatproof pitcher. Muddle with a wooden spoon until the peaches are pulpy and broken down. Hang tea bags in the pitcher and pour in boiling water. Let steep for at least 20 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Refrigerate the tea until cold. Fill glasses generously with ice. Strain the tea and pour over the ice. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition information per serving: 14 calories; 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat); 6 mg sodium; 3 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 1 g protein; 47 mg caffeine.

FROZEN MOCHACCINO Servings: 2

1 cup double-strength coffee or espresso (See tip below.)

1 cup low-fat milk 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, not Dutchprocessed 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

1–2 ice cubes, if needed

Freeze coffee in an ice cube tray until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. Combine the frozen coffee cubes, milk, cocoa, maple syrup and vanilla in a blender. Pulse until smooth, adding plain ice cubes if you want it thicker. Divide between 2 glasses. Dust with a little cocoa powder, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tip: Double-strength coffee or espresso gives you the best coffee flavor when making blended or iced coffee drinks. To brew double-strength coffee, use twice the amount of grounds as you normally would for a regular cup of coffee. Espresso is strong enough when brewed regularly.

Nutrition information per serving: 127 calories; 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat); 74 mg sodium; 25 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 5 g protein; 250 mg caffeine

—Recipes courtesy mayoclinic.org

ergy and mental alertness. Use caution with these substances, as research on safety and effectiveness is limited. Also, some herbal supplements can interact with prescriptions, so seek

input from your health care professional before con suming.

Source: https://newsnetwork. mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-buzzon-energy-drinks/

Three signs that you may need a dental implant

By Dr. Navid Rahmani:

According to Reuters, “3 million people in the U.S. cur rently have dental implants, and another 500,000 im plants are placed each year.”

Here are 3 signs that you may need a dental implant: 1. You have missing teeth or a loose tooth.

Dental implants are a great option for replacing any lost or loose teeth. It can fill in the space where the gap is locat ed, allowing you to smile big again. The dental implant also works to mimic your oth er teeth, so you don’t have to worry about it looking fake either.

2. Your tooth has become infected, and you need it removed.

When a tooth is infect ed, there are only 2 options. You can either have it pulled and replaced with dental im plants or have it saved with a procedure. If the tooth is too infected, there is no choice but to have it pulled. A new dental implant will be as strong as your natural teeth, and you should take care of them as normal.

3. You have a broken or cracked tooth.

You have two options when it comes to cracked teeth. A dental crown or dental im

plant are recommended. If the tooth is broken below the gingival line, it will need to be removed. The dental implant will be the best option, work ing to provide long-lasting strength and durability.

Periodontist Dr. Rahmani is an advocate for good periodontal health and with good reason since its recent links with heart disease and its complications. He is dedicating his professional career to having his patients maintain proper oral care. Dr. Rahmani has presented at several national conferences and has written a number of articles published in many prominent peer-reviewed periodontal journals including Academy of Osseointegration.

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Don’t Forget! Early Voting Begins

Rivalry renewed

Beaufort defense douses early upset bid from Creek

By Wes Kerr

It takes excellence from all three phases of the game to become a championship team, and the Beaufort Ea gles delivered a clinic in all of them Saturday afternoon.

Kacy Fields led the charge on offense with 125 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and both the defense and special teams units found the end zone to lead Beaufort past Battery Creek 37-7 on the road.

The Dolphins needed a quick start if they had any chance of pulling the upset over their Region 8-3A foes, and they found the spark they needed on their first se ries. After Kendall McMillion reeled in a deep pass near the sideline from Hunter Smith for a 41-yard gain, the stellar wideout finished off the drive on a dazzling run, fooling the Eagle defense with a pitch to the left side and taking it 38 yards for the opening score and a 7-0 lead.

It was an ideal start for the home side, but it didn’t last long. Fields has become the big man on the Beaufort campus, and the Eagles rode their hot hand on a method ical 11-play drive finished off by Fields’ 12th rushing touch down in four games.

Colton Phares wanted a turn in the spotlight, and he got it on what may have been his most impressive play yet. The senior standout fielded a Dolphins punt around mid field and worked some magic, breaking tackle after tackle before finding a seam at the pylon to finish off an improb able punt return and take a 13-7 edge.

The momentum was all with Beaufort, and it stayed that way for the rest of the half. Fields then powered in his second score of the day from 12 yards out, and Beaufort’s swarming defense continued to neutralize a Battery Creek run game that was already without Damien Freeman and lost Jeremiah Mceachin to injury in the sec ond quarter.

It was that defense that add ed to the commanding Eagles lead next, as Dom Camacho picked off a Creek pass and took it 30 yards to the house to go up 27-7. Beaufort only threw the ball three times in the first half, but the run game was more than enough to do the job on Saturday. Ca leb Ulmer appeared to be in line for his first touchdown of the game near the end of the half, but the junior back lost the football before teammate

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Estill dominates Whale Branch at home LowcoSports.com

Kavon Chisolm’s scoop-andscore set the tone for a dominant showing from the Gators’ defense, and Jamaris Miller, Xaviar Garvin, and Angelo Lewis all had touch down runs for fifth-ranked Estill, which took control of the Region 7-1A title race with a 28-7 win over Whale Branch in Seabrook.

Keith Chisholm had a 72-yard TD run and an interception for the War

riors.

Week 8: EST (6-1, 2-0) at Branch ville; WB (4-3, 1-1) at Allendale-Fair fax

John Paul II 35, Hilton Head Prep 7

Christian Tilton rushed for 278 yards and three touchdowns, and Tony Hill and Alex Mercer added touchdown runs in an impressive offensive showing by the Golden Warriors.

Sam Rembold and Sebastian Slusne anchored a strong defensive

Will Keyserling recovered it in the end zone to go up on top at halftime 34-7.

The second half was a clini cal performance by Beaufort’s defensive line, limiting the Dolphins’ rushing attack to just seven yards in the final two quarters. Jack Troutman provided the only offense with his leg, nailing an im pressive 43-yard field goal to

cap off the scoring at 37-7.

Fields paced the offense once again for Beaufort, rush ing for 125 yards and two scores on 20 carries while adding two catches for 13 yards. Ulmer added 26 yards on three rushes, and Samari Bonds tacked on 21 yards on four attempts. McMillon was outstanding for Battery Creek, scoring on a 38-yard run while

effort for JP II and Finn Mahoney had a big game on defense and spe cial teams.

Week 8: JPII (3-4, 1-1) vs. North wood; HHP (0-6, 0-3) at Pinewood Williamsburg Academy 47, Beaufort Academy 14

The Eagles sputtered in the first half on the road and couldn’t rally from a 28-0 halftime deficit against one of the top contenders for the SCISA 2A title.

Week 8: BA (4-2) vs. THA

LOWCOUNTRY PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

7:30 p.m.,

Whale Branch at AllendaleFairfax Thomas Heyward at Beaufort Academy James Island at Bluffton May River at Colleton County Carolina Academy at Colleton Prep St. Johns Christian at Cross Schools

Battery Creek at Hanahan Northwood Academy at John Paul II Hilton Head Island at Lucy Beckham Hilton Head Christian at Pee Dee Academy Hilton Head Prep at Pinewood Prep Barnwell at RidgelandHardeeville Wade Hampton at Woodland

adding a 41-yard catch.

Beaufort High (6-1, 2-0) travels to North Charleston on Thursday, while Battery Creek (3-5, 1-1) hosts Hanah an on Friday.

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

Whale Branch’s Keith Chisholm, left, gets as good block from Benjamin Sanchez and scampers 73 yards during the third quarter for the Warriors’ only touchdown against Estill on Friday night at Whale Branch. The Warriors fell to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in region play. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Beaufort’s Kacy Fields finds a hole created by a dominant offensive line in the Eagles’ 37-7 win at Battery Creek on Saturday. Fields rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. Photos by Brackin Lambert.

Battery Creek coach Terrance Ashe and Beaufort coach Bryce Lybrand embrace at midfield following the Eagles’ 37-7 win over the Dolphins on Saturday. Ashe was on the Eagles’ staff before being tabbed for Creek’s top job in 2020.

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Pin gree/Brycon Ambrose 8-6; 2. Addison Wil liams/Caroline Drozd d. Hailey Heckert/Elsa Billig 8-2; 3. Bella Pratt/Mary Claire Nelson d. Beatrice Dupont /Annabelle Blue Burgin 8-0.

Hilton Head Prep 6, Beaufort High 0 Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Beaufort High.

Singles

1. Lucy Schmiel d. Madelyn Confare 6-0, 6-0; 2. Maria Herrman d. Julia Pollitzer 6-0, 6-0; 3. Maria Herrman d. Tallie Pendarvi, 6-0, 6-0; 4. Molly Rankin d. Molly Cook 6-1, 6-1; 5. Amelia

York d. Natalie Turbeville 6-2, 6-1.

Doubles

1. Izzy Lossada and Samantha Fenstermak er d. Izzy Petretta and Jasmine Rivers lost to 2-6, 6-3, 11-9.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Beaufort 3, Battery Creek 0

The Eagles won 25-10, 25-11, 25-18 on Tues day, Oct. 4 at home to firmly take third place in the region and secure a spot in the playoffs. For the Eagles, kills were led by Emily Wilson (10) and Maelyn Toale (9). Ashley Miley had 6 aces and Maelyn Toale served 4 aces. Ashley Miley led digs with 8.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Battery Creek 3, Beaufort 2

The Dolphins won 25-20, 23-25, 21-25, 25-23, 15-5 at Beaufort on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

GIRLS GOLF

Eagles finish third

Beaufort had a tough day on the course, not really ever getting anything going and fin ished third behind May River and Hilton Head with a 222.

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Mitchell earns 2nd CAC Runner of the Week honor

From staff reports

The Continental Athletic Conference an nounced its Runners of the Week on Monday, Oct. 10, and USC Beaufort’s sophomore dis tance runner Jacob Mitchell was tabbed the CAC's Men's Runner of the Week for his per formance at the Akiah McMil lan Invite on Saturday.

Mitchell finished eighth out of 96 runners. In the 8k race, the sophomore posted a new personal record of 26:09.7, which bested his previous standard by nearly 20 seconds. During the race, he averaged 5:15.8 minutes per mile, as he saw out his second CAC Runner of the Week honor in 2022.

After running in three of the last four week

ends, both the USCB men's and women's cross country teams will rest and prepare for the 16th Annual Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 22. This will serve as USCB's lone home meet of the season as well as the regular-season finale.

The day commences at 8 a.m. in Hardeeville.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Harris nets game-winner on road vs. Young Harris

The USCB women's soccer team (9-3, 3-3) ended its two-game losing streak Saturday af ternoon, as Kennedy Harris and Mari Kalvatn each scored a goal and the Sand Sharks defeat ed Young Harris, 2-1, in Peach Belt Conference play, in Young Harris, Ga.

USCB’s Emily Worrell played 90 minutes in goal, making eight saves with one goal allowed. Kellyn Motley tallied her first assist of season. It was tied at 1 later, but in the 82nd minute Harris broke free and scored the game-winner.

Beaufort Academy’s Brycon Ambrose, right, returns the ball while team mate Gigi Pingree looks on during their No. 1 doubles match against Hilton Head Chrisitan Academy’s Natalia Horton and Zoe Soloman on Thursday, Oct. 6, at BA. Ambrose and Pingree fell, 8-6. Bob Sofaly/The Island News.

Jacob Mitchell

Hilton Head Island Middle’s Stewart named 2022-23 District Teacher of the Year

From staff reports A veteran teacher with 22 years of teaching experience was named as the Beaufort County’s 2022-2023 Dis trict Teacher of the Year last Friday.

The selection of LaVerne Stewart, who teaches English Language Arts at Hilton Head Island Middle School, was announced during a cel ebration honoring teachers of the year from all of the dis trict’s schools.

“I am completely over whelmed. I almost have no words,” Stewart said. “I thank the selection team and espe cially the teachers that I work with at Hilton Head Island Middle.”

Hilton Head Island Middle School Principal Clint Austin said Stewart has a collabora tive approach and works well with students and families.

“She works hard to repre sent not only the students, but the teachers in our build ing,” Austin said. “She works tirelessly to make sure she’s providing the best outcomes for our students.”

The four other finalists for 2022-2023 District Teacher of the Year were Kinsey Butler at Bluffton Middle School; Justine Hardy at Battery

Creek High School; Karri Kearns at May River High School; and Jennifer Lyles at Coosa Elementary School.

Stewart’s educational phi losophy is that every child can learn and should expe rience success in the class room. She wrote in her Teach er of the Year application that she believes with the right motivation, direction, and a strong foundation any child can be taught the joys of learning and connect to the

world around them.

Stewart is a second gener ation English Language Arts (ELA) educator. Her mother, Vernell Speaks-Stewart, was also a 7th Grade ELA educa tor in Beaufort County.

“I’m doing my best to hon or her memory and who she was as an educator in Beau fort County School District,” Stewart said. “What she in stilled in me I want to put into my students, to pass on that legacy of love of reading

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and learning, and just life in general.”

Stewart holds a doctorate degree in Christian Educa tion from Cathedral Bible College; a Master of Educa tion in gifted and talented education from Converse College; and a Master of Sci ence degree from Wheelock College. She has also earned an Educational Specialist in Education Administration degree from S.C. State Uni versity.

School Teacher of the Year

Battery Creek High Justine Hardy*

Beaufort Elementary Paige Grennan Beaufort High Dawn Peebles

Beaufort Middle Jordan Pender Beaufort-Jasper ACE Edwin Tucker

Bluffton Elementary, ECC Laura Bradley Bluffton High Jeron Martinez Bluffton Middle Kinsey Butler*

Broad River Elementary Tracy Maxwell Coosa Elementary Jennifer Lyles* H. E. McCracken Middle Kelly McMahan

Hilton Head ECC Teresa Nelson Hilton Head Elementary (IB) Helen Ashton Hilton Head Island Creative Arts, Emily Jeffords Daufuskie Island

Hilton Head Island High Garret Talarczyk

Hilton Head Island Middle Dr. Laverne Stewart*

Joseph Shanklin Elementary Cathy Cobbs Lady’s Island Elementary Angela Tidwell

Lady’s Island Middle Marta Smith

May River High School Karri Kearns*

M. C. Riley Elementary/ECC Victoria Cockrell

Mossy Oaks Elementary Becky Schlack-Babb Okatie Elementary Diane Woods

Port Royal Elementary Kimberly Islas Pritchardville Elementary Rosemary Birchall

Red Cedar Elementary Aneta Garbutt Cummings River Ridge Academy Lauren Borasky Robert Smalls Intl. Academy Amber Reeves St. Helena Elementary, ELC Cheilon Preston Whale Branch E.C. High Robert "Jack" Bryant Whale Branch El., Davis ECC Cindy Crosby

Whale Branch Middle Blakely Fowler Adult Education Peggie Darien

Citizen-Led Oversight Committee recognized as Champion for Public Education

From staff reports

At the Oct. 4 Board of Ed ucation meeting The Citi zen-Led Oversight Commit tee (CLOC) was recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) as a Champion for Public Education. This award is pre sented to community resi dents, organizations or busi nesses/industries whose support and contributions have significantly benefited public schools.

In 2019 Superintendent Frank Rodriguez announced the formation of a citizen-led oversight committee to mon itor all building, schedules, budgets and expenditures from the newly approved $344 million school bond ref erendum by Beaufort Coun ty voters- the largest bond referendum in the district’s history.

“When initially estab lished, CLOC was viewed as a new and innovative approach for the Beaufort County School District,” Ro driguez said. “The CLOC has since proven that there is talent in Beaufort County that can be leveraged to help public schools, build confi dence in the community, and ensure the district is doing its best by providing state of the art schools and security

for our students, teachers, and staff in a transparent and accountable way.”

The committee’s indepen dence is essential as taxpay ers trust them as watchful and effective monitors be cause they are not affiliated with the district, contractors, or architects. The CLOC combs thru documents, re views spreadsheets and blue prints, and walks construc tion sites to lay their own eyes on what is happening. After this, they put together their own independent anal ysis and report back to the community.

“The CLOC is relatable to voters as independent

taxpayers themselves serv ing as watchdogs over the district’s 262 projects at 36 schools,” SCSBA officer Ja mie Devine said. “They tru ly represent the citizens of Beaufort County and remind the community of the intel lectual capacity that resides right in our backyard that can be effectively used to support public schools.”

Founding CLOC mem bers, all volunteers, include Ted Barber, Michael Mc Nally, David Ames, Derrick Coaxum, Carlton Dallas, Kim Fleming, Ron Grotelus chen, Richard Tritschler, and Ray Warco.

Saunders running for School Board as write-in

said.

From staff reports

U.S. Navy veteran Gwyneth J. Saunders will run as a writein candidate for Beaufort County School Board District 5, the only district that will have no candidate on the bal lot in the November general election.

“There are 11 seats on that school board, and this is the only one that did not have

someone willing to step up, and commit to representing the students and families liv ing in that area,” said Saun ders. “I find that unacceptable, and I am willing to do the work.”

The current District 5 rep resentative – Richard Geier – was moved into District 4 when the county redrew the boundaries for both the coun

ty and school districts follow ing the results of the 2020 census.

Saunders, who is a freelance reporter for the Bluffton Sun, is a retired Navy journalist with 26 years active duty in public affairs, newspaper and broadcasting. After retire ment, she worked as a report er for 10 years before moving to the Lowcountry in 2008.

She continued both full-time and as a freelancer for area publications and is currently a freelance journalist for the Bluffton/Hilton Head Sun.

"The people deserve a rep resentative. Someone quali fied in their corner to ask the right questions and hold peo ple accountable. I have a prov en record of service, reliability and commitment,” Saunders

Closing the learning gap for children entering school and those already enrolled is one of her reasons for apply ing.

“There are a number of moving parts already work ing to that end, and I want to ensure students have ev ery advantage possible to be successful in school and life,”

Saunders said. “I also want to support our teachers and improve teacher retention. We are losing qualified pro fessionals every day, and our kids are suffering for it. It's happening everywhere, but I know we can improve. Beau fort County should be a model for the state on how to recruit and retain the best and most qualified teachers.

Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez, left, celebrates LaVerne Stewart, center, being named District Teacher of the Year, alongside her Hilton Head Island Middle School principal Clint Austin, at right. Photo courtesy of Beaufort County School District.

Whale Branch Early College High School senior Faith Murray was crowned 2022 Homecoming Queen during a brief ceremony Friday at halftime of the Warriors’ football game with the Estill Gators. Here, Murray poses for photos with her escort, Cadet Paul Ely, of the school’s Marine Corps Jr. ROTC. The Warriors lost to Gators 28-7. Grace Burvenich/Special to The Island News

Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez, SCSBA Officer Jamie Devine, Citizen-Led Oversight Committee members Ted Barber and Carlton Dallas, and Board of Education Chair David Striebinger. Photo courtesy of Beaufort County School District.

ARTS Halloween Cookies

6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, The Social Betty, 204 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Elevate the party with some spooky hand crafted cookies for Halloween. Rachael of Frosted Artistry will be with us for this cookie decorating workshop. Refreshments and everything needed will be provided. Call 843 379-5900 for details and reservations or email pbranning458@gmail. com.

Welcome reception for Charleston wildllife artist Peggy Watkins

4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, The Social Betty, 204 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Spend an evening getting to know Peggy Watkins and peruse her paintings, all inspired by the wildlife of the Lowcountry. Enjoy music while viewing her collection. Light food and beverages will be served. For more information, call 843 3795900 or email pbranning458@gmail.com.

Painting at The Social Betty

1 to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, The Social Betty, 204 Carteret Street, Beaufort.

Charleston wildlife artist Peggy Watkins will be demonstrating the journey of painting by starting with nothing and creating something magical. She gives voice to her work in deep exploration and experimentation. For more information, call 843 379-5900 or email pbranning458@gmail.com.

Painting at The Social Betty

1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, The Social Betty, 204 Carteret Street, Beaufort.

Charleston wildlife artist Peggy Watkins will talk about her style of impressionistic realism. She captures the essence of her subject while her bold use of color and strong brush stroke create a powerful and lasting impression on the imagination. For more information, call 843 379-5900 or email pbranning458@gmail. com.

A Royal Tea Party

3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, The Social Betty, 204 Carteret Street, Beaufort. In Honor of the late Queen Elizabeth, hosted by The Tradition Begins, a mother/daughter team. Cost is $85. Wear your finery and a hat of choice or one provided. Join and learn the history behind this timeless tradition while enjoying the many tea offerings and tiered plates of delectables. For more information, call 843 379-5900 or email pbranning458@gmail.com.

Halloween Pumpkin Painting Workshop

4 to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, The Social Betty, 204 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Cost is $25. Ages 5 and older are invited to wear a costume and bring a friends to paint their jack-o-lanterns. Refreshments and treat bags will be offered along with plenty of fun entertainment. For more information, call 843 379-5900 or email pbranning458@gmail.com.

CALENDAR

Shorts at High Noon at TCL Noon to 1 p.m., every Wednesday, TCL’s Beaufort campus. Free and open to the public. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. All films were featured at the 2022 Beaufort International Film Festival.

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

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

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

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

Port Royal Farmers Market

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

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camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.

Lowcountry Made Markets

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

Rock n’ Ribs 2022

featuring Blues Traveler

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

St. Helena Branch Library 10th anniversary

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, S.C., 29920. Families of all ages are welcome. Attendees will get to enjoy a sweet treat, fun activities and more.

Christian Women’s Connection Honor

Our Hometown Heroes

11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, Hampton Hall Club House. Join the Christian Women’s Connection and welcome gentlemen guests, military, veterans and first responders, who will enjoy an elegant meal and be entertained with music by Alec Poulin. Hear from Roy and Stephanie Brown about Operation Patriots' experiences for Veterans and First Responders, and be inspired as Lt. Lee Levesque speaks about "Real Footprints in A Servant’s Life."

Prepaid reservations are $28 payable to "CWC Bluffton" care of Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton S.C. 29909. For details, Julie at 602750-5465 or email Julie.ott.az@gmail.com.

YMCA Puppy Plunge 9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25. 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.

Poe: A Meditation for an Autumn Afternoon 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, Bluffton Library (120 Palmetto Way, in Bluffton Village).

All ages are invited to attend this free event. First come, first seated. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m.

HBF Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens

Oct. 22 and 23. Explore Beaufort from a rare vantage point as gracious homeowners open their homes and gardens to public view during HBF’s annual Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens. This year’s homes represent the best of The Beaufort Style and celebrate the charm and character of our 18th century town.

Tickets are available at www.historicbeaufort. org or by phone at 843.379.3331.

Port Royal Cypress Wetlands tours

9 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 28; 4 to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13; 4 to 5:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25. You don't want to miss the Free guided tours of the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands. Master Naturalist Jill Moore is full of information about the alligators, turtles, trees, plants, and the variety of birds that call the wetlands home. This is a great opportunity to learn about this magical place. Tours are limited in size so sign up now – Kat Bray, Tour

Coordinator, info@foprcw.org. Sponsored by Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands.

Veterans Day Parade

10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11. Parade lineup begins at Beaufort National Cemetery at 8:30 p.m.. Parade route runs through downtown Beaufort. Parade is sponsored by Beaufort County Veterans Affairs and will be broadcast on The County Channel. Entry application can be found at BeaufortCountySC.com/ veteransaffairs. Registration deadline is Oct. 27.

Beaufort Oyster Festival

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

MCAS Beaufort Airshow

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

GOLF

Adaptive Golf Experience Clinic

9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, The Legends at Parris Island. Register at https://bit.ly/3vD1iGN to get on base. Free and open to civilians, veterans and active military. Led by golf professionals and physical therapists. Clinics target veterans and civilians with physical disabilities or challenges. As a participant, you’ll receive complimentary instruction on both the full golf swing and putting, taught by experienced professional golf instructors, fellow adaptive athletes who are already golfers and volunteers. No prior experience with golf is necessary – just a desire to learn or to help others. Our goal is to help those with disabilities learn new abilities through adaptive golf.

Inaugural Stingray Scramble

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

HISTORY

The Historic Port Royal Museum

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

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

MEETINGS

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

League of Women Voters Beaufort meeting

6:30 to 8 p.m., 2nd Thursday of each month (Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8), Meeting Room of Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Lady’s Island Drive. This is a non-partisan, non-profit organization. All are invited to attend. Please join us to promote voter participation in matters of interest to all of us : locally, state-wide and nationally.

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

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and Nourishing Health Acupuncture and Herbs, 34A Savannah Hwy.

Indivisible Beaufort meeting

1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, downtown Beaufort Library. The featured guest will be Melissa Moore, Lowcountry Manager for WREN, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network. WREN’s mission is to build a movement to advance the health, economic well-being, and rights of South Carolina women, girls, gender-expansive people, and their families.

Sea Island Quilt Guild

6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, Carteret Street United Methodist Church, 409 Carteret Street, Beaufort.

For this meeting, we will have Karen Kendo, a well known quilting judge, talking about taking the fear out of having your quilts judged and what judges look for. Kendo will be serving as the judge at our quilt show in spring 2023. We look forward to seeing you there. All are welcome.

MUSIC

Fripp Island Friends of Music Concert Series

5 p.m., specific Sundays, Fripp Island Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Blvd., Fripp Island. Individual shows are $30. Consider becoming a member of Fripp Island Friends of Music (FIFOM). Membership gives you access to all five concerts, including the post-performance reception where you meet the musicians while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared fresh by Harold’s Chef Services. It also helps fund FIFOM’s Musicin-the-Schools program. The basic FIFOM membership, $100, has not changed. To become a member, text or call Vanessa Peñaherrera at 704-807-0255 or email vandy116@gmail. com. Go to frippfriendsofmusic.com for more information. Schedule: Oct. 16, Natalia Khoma Duo (cellist, pianist); Nov. 13, TAKE3 (highenergy mix of classical, pop and jazz); Jan. 8, Andrew Armstrong (piano); Feb. 26, The Tony Lee Group (jazz); March 26, Kim Richey (singer-songwriter).

RUNNING

Beaufort Triple Crown, 3-race 5K Sprint Series

Saturday, Oct. 15 – Swing Bridge Run: The run supports Holy Trinity Classical Christian School’s mission to provide rigorous classical education to children regardless of financial means.

Saturday, Oct. 22 – Flying Frog 5K: This unique course is on the runway at beautiful Beaufort Executive Airport. This race supports the Altitude Academy, a Lowcountry program dedicated to educating youth on aviation.

Registration Swing Bridge Run: https://bit.ly/ SwingBridgeRun Flying Frog 5k: bit.ly/FlyingFrog5k Run Forrest Run 5k: https://bit.ly/ RunForrestRunBeaufort

For more information, contact Celeste Pruit, Director of Advancement, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, at 843-379-9670 or email her at cpruit@htccs.org.

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

Escape Quest Games

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

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Lego Club

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

Time for Tea (English Tea Party)

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

Recipe Club

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

Knitting/Crochet Class

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

Teen Art Club

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

LIVING ON PURPOSE

Ignoring God does not lessen our need for Him

Within the Christian faith, we are taught that every person will someday stand before God and have a discussion about how they lived. A few will argue, give excuses, try to justify, and attempt to present their case before the infinite judge and authority of all things.

Many scoff and doubt about not being responsible for the way they live, but for the most part, the majority agrees there is coming a day of judgment. You would think with nearly everyone hearing about being held accountable that it would generate more interest in knowing God and what He requires. Sadly, this seems to make people run away even more.

When the scriptures talk about recognizing words and deeds, the association between good and bad trees, and the evidence of fruit,

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most people are offended at the idea of being judged. They also become easily ruf fled when presented with the consideration that nice and sympathetic people are not necessarily sheep of God’s fold.

Spiritual discernment is real and one reason for the Holy Spirit is to give us a deeper insight than just our emotions about situations, certain individuals, and espe cially ourselves. We are not to be ignorant about what is happening around us, but at the same time, there is no way

we can know what is in the heart of another person.

I was asked the other day about what I believe is the difference between a person who is always thinking and talking about the Lord and someone who never mentions Him. It’s true, we have reli gious laws, doctrines, and in terpretations of the Bible that are explained by those who are considered experts about what it means to be a follower of Christ, but can Christianity be condensed into a specific lifestyle formula that is identi fied and measured according to a certain standard?

If we are a Christian will everyone know it? I believe yes. Christians carry burdens and a common weight of the soul is to plead for those who need God. We pray because we love.

When a person is in love with God, they are over flowing with joy, faith, and

excitement. A person is drawn and repents when they are convicted by the gospel, surrenders their will, and becomes spiritually bornagain. They are redeemed through the blood covenant atonement and become a new creation that is governed by the Lordship of Christ who fills and controls their life.

We agree the infinite light and life of God within these individuals illuminates and empowers the presence of His mercy, compassion, and love. So, could it be possible for an individual who has yielded everything they have and all that they are unto God, to never say a word about knowing Him? Could someone who has taken up their cross feel embarrassed or ashamed to talk about the Bible, pray for someone in need, or share about what Christ accomplished on Calvary?

Indeed, no. Jesus was not a secret agent, and neither are we.

The world is convinced that heaven is the default des tination of everyone except for a few hideous individuals here and there. This philos ophy is without spiritual dis cipline to understand God’s command for us to yield our will to Him.

It’s a comfortable world view that does not want to be told what to do and has the song, “I did it my way” at the top of the playlist. This rebellious attitude is perfectly content to float down the riv er and hope that everything works out in the end. It will not. God is not asleep.

I’ve said many times that either everyone is going to heaven or hardly anyone is going. What do I mean? If be ing a nice and decent person is the only requirement, then we have nothing to worry

about. Since the Bible is true we must embrace the reveren tial fear of God.

Actually, this default idea is the other way around. Hell has always been the default since man fell in the Garden and is why Christ is the only hope for those who believe. The confusion is not believ ing He means what He says.

If we had the desire to search carefully within our selves, we would find there are certain lines we refuse to cross when offering our hearts to God. We seldom consider these hidden reservations as we are afraid to face our guilt and fears associated with our need to change. Denial becomes eas ier to manage with time and the longer we wait to make things right, the deeper we fall into deception.

Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

Did George Washington Exist?

Jesus as a Historical Figure

We know with certainty that George Washington existed. Even though we were not alive over two hundred years ago to see him with our own eyes, there is no doubt that Washington is a historical figure. We can read his writings, view his portraits, and visit his estate at Mount Vernon. But even if he had not left behind such items, we could still know of his existence due to the testimony of his contemporaries and by his impact on history.

Similarly, we know with certainty that Jesus existed. We were not alive two thousand years ago to experience his ministry or hear his preaching, but there is no doubt that Jesus is a historical figure. Unlike our first president, Jesus did not leave behind letters or a number of personal belongings. But we can still be certain of his existence, thanks to the testimony of his contemporaries and his tremendous impact on history.

Those who knew Jesus recorded their memories of him. Matthew and John were both apostles, men who had spent three years with Jesus and observed every aspect of his ministry. Mark is believed to have written his Gospel in Rome, recording the memories of the apostle Peter. Luke wrote his Gospel from eyewitness accounts. Thanks to the four Gospel writers, we have four portraits of the life, words, and actions of Jesus, all written within the lifetime of those who knew him personally.

In Paul’s letters, we have very early testimony about Jesus. Paul was a Jewish leader who persecuted the first Christians. After having a conversion experience, he became convinced that Jesus truly was God and became a Christian himself. Although he never met Jesus during his ministry, he personally knew many of the apostles and other eyewitnesses. Many of his letters are preserved as part of the New Testament. These are some of the earliest writings about Jesus, beginning about twenty years after his death and resurrection.

Even without Christian writings, we’d know much about Jesus. The Jewish historian Josephus and the Roman historian Tacitus both make important references to Jesus in their works, written in the late first century and early second century respectively. From such nonChristian sources alone, we could identify key aspects of his life: Jesus was a Jewish teacher with a large following; many considered him to be the messiah; he was crucified by Pontius Pilate at the instigation of Jewish leaders; worship of him began to spread quickly throughout the Roman Empire.

There can be no doubt that Jesus truly existed. His life is not vaguely placed, as in a children’s tale, “a long time ago in a land far away.” He lived in first-century Israel, every bit as real as George Washington. His brief life caused a great number of people to leave behind their traditional religious beliefs and start to live as Christians, even in the face of persecution and martyrdom.

Biographies of Jesus

Who Is Jesus?

The plot to destroy Herschel Walker

Whatever pos sessed Herschel Junior Walker to want to get into politics?

For nearly four decades he enjoyed being a legend ary figure in the world of college football. His play at tailback for the University of Georgia Bulldogs left an im pression that loomed larger even than the Heisman Trophy he won as a junior.

When he left Georgia to play pro football, his partici pation helped give credibil ity to the fledgling United State Football League, a would-be competitor to the National Football League we all know and most of us love. Walker was as much of a standout running back there as he’d been at Geor gia, setting a single-season record for professional foot ball with more than 2,400 yards in 18 games in 1985.

When the USFL folded, Walker played for America’s

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Team, the Dallas Cowboys. He shared a backfield with fellow Heisman winner Tony Dorsett before the team’s struggles led to Walker being traded to the Minnesota Vikings. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants before returning to Dallas to end his football career.

Did I mention he was an All-American sprinter, competing with track leg ends like Carl Lewis in the 100-yard dash and as part of a winning 4x100 relay team?

I can’t overlook the fact he qualified for the Olympics

as a member of the twoman bobsled team? Did you know he is a fifth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and trained to become a professional mixed martial artist in his early 50s?

Walker was, and is, a physical specimen like few have ever known, and for a long time that earned him a measure of goodwill with people around the world. He was the classic smalltown-boy-does-good, a sepia-toned Li’l Abner.

When he appeared on the second season of “Celebrity Apprentice,” I said to myself, “Herschel won’t win, be cause he’s a straight shooter. There’s no way he’ll do all the spinning, double-talk, and backstabbing necessary to win.” And he didn’t win, but maybe he learned some lessons from the guy in charge of the show.

See, when Walker played in the USFL, the team he

played for was owned by a New York real estate magnate named Donald Trump. When he appeared on “Celebrity Apprentice,” his efforts were under the direction of a fading busi nessman named Donald Trump. So when then-Pres ident Donald Trump asked him to consider running for the Georgia U.S. Senate seat occupied by the Rev. Rapha el Warnock, a Democrat, I imagine it wasn’t a hard sell.

Walker is a team player. It’s his nature as an athlete. It’s where he has always been most successful. So the chance to make the Republican Party winners again in his home state? To boost that chubby stuttering kid from his childhood to the peak of any American’s life? To do something that also would help “Mr. Trump” (as he invariably referred to him on the “Apprentice” show)?

Soon after he announced, stories about domestic vio lence resurfaced. Then the COVID controversy where he said he had a spray that would eradicate the virus, though he never produced any such spray.

Then came interviews where he answered policy questions with misshapen sentences bolting together GOP talking points, digs against liberals and factual errors. Then came lies about his business activities, including charitable dona tions he claimed that no one could verify. Then he began parroting the Big Lie the 2020 election was “stolen” from Trump. Walker spouted conser vative-friendly criticism of absentee fathers before re ports surfaced he had three children outside wedlock with whom he had little to no contact. He promoted no-excuse bans on abortion

until the mother of one of his children detailed how she aborted a second child of Walker’s in 2009.

Walker’s son Christian joined the long line of critics calling the would-be senator a hypocrite, a sham. He defended his comments on Twitter, “You’re not be ing smeared if you actually did whatever you’re being accused of.”

No, Walker wasn’t enough of a double-talker, back stabber or flat-out liar to win “Celebrity Apprentice,” but he’s proven he can be enough of one to win a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Regardless of the elec tion’s outcome, you can add Herschel Walker’s legacy to Trump’s King Sadim list of turning treasure into trash.

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

Putin playing familiar cards in Ukraine

It is Saturday, and I’m in Port Royal. This afternoon, it’s raining, and the line of Ford pick-ups headed to the Sands Beach is diminished. I have the Wall Street Journal, weekend edition, which has a piece on Henry Kissinger.

The WSJ puts Kissinger into a pantheon of three “Ho meric Age” statesmen that also include George Shultz and James Baker. Kissinger is a “master of the geopolitical chessboard” for orchestrat ing the rapprochement with China in 1974; and “brilliantly intuited the passions and psy chological needs of leaders from Zhou Enlai to Anwar Sadat to Golda Meir.”

But on August 13, 2022, the WSJ said that Kissinger courted controversy when he suggested that Ukraine is not a logical member of NATO. He opined that Ukraine is a collection of territories once appended to Russia which the Russians see as their own.

“I was in favor of the full

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independence of Ukraine; but I thought its best role was something like Finland.”

Kissinger has long advo cated “equilibrium” among the great powers.

“Since the 1950s when he was at Harvard writing on nuclear strategy, Mr Kissing er has understood diplomacy as a balancing act among great powers shadowed by the potential for nuclear catastrophe. The apoca lyptic potential of modern weapons technology, in his view, makes sustaining an equilibrium of hostile powers, however uneasy it may be, an overriding imperative of international relations.”

Now Kissinger says — because of the shameful be havior of the Wagner Group and the indiscriminate use of Russian artillery — the die has been cast.

“Now I consider, one way or the other, formally or not, Ukraine has to be treated in the aftermath of this as a member of NATO.”

Before the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Ukraine’s largest industries designed, manufactured and shippedout weapons of every kind to the rest of the USSR.

Ukrainian factories account ed for 30% of Soviet defense industry; and Ukraine accounted for 40% of the total Soviet troop strength. These military factories and troops brought billions of dollars into Ukraine.

After independence, when the Soviet money stopped coming, Ukrainian society broke down into factions that pitted the urban middle class (mostly in the West) against

the pro-Russian workers in the diminished defense factories (mostly in the South and East). “Around 4.5 million Ukrainian citizens — roughly 10% of the country’s prewar population — now lived in ter ritories no longer controlled by the central government, Donbas and Crimea. These were once the core voters in the pro-Russian camp.”

Somewhere down the road Kissinger sees a diplomat ic settlement that would preserve the Russian gains — which are shrinking as I write this — when it seized Crimea and portions of the Donbas region. President Zelensky does not believe this apartheid is inevitable and, at the moment, seems to be winning on the ground.

The notion of equilibrium is a popular diplomatic con cept that has been around for hundreds of years and has an uneven track record when it comes to keeping the peace.

In 1922 the United States,

United Kingdom, Japan, Italy and France agreed on a formula that restricted the number and the tonnage of naval warships. The Wash ington Naval Treaty came up with a 5-5-3-1.75-1.75 ratio that recognized that these 5 countries were the world’s big boys and this ratio represent ed their entitlement to build battleships This was, in effect, another effort to establish peace by way of equilibrium.

That effort failed when Ja pan pulled-out of the Treaty in 1936; and Germany put all of its marbles on submarines — which were not covered by the terms of the Treaty.

But in the end, equilibrium scraps the notion of sover eignty for countries who find themselves in the immediate neighborhood of a power house like China, India or Russia.

Ukraine will, according to Kissinger, lose parts of the Donbas and probably Crimea; but there is no doubt it will

run for the open, welcoming arms of NATO. When that happens Ukraine will get NATO’s collective security guarantee and Vlad will then face a well-armed, thorough ly resentful country on its Southern flank — joining Finland and Sweden on its Northern flank.

If this war has proved anything, it has shown that Russian infantry has huge problems with training, morale and re-supply. The only effective ground units appear to be the highly paid, semi-separate Wagner Group.

This means Vlad’s only remaining card is the irratio nal, psychopath, he’s-capa ble-of-anything card — the same card Nixon played in 1969 when Henry Kissinger was his National Security Advisor.

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

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A historic time for a historic vote

At this time in our U.S. history, the methodology of our elections and voting are in dire need of restructuring.

The main problem in this country now, as I see it, is that a minority group of ideological lawmakers are able to distort established law and regulations against the wishes of the majority of our country's voters. Those elected leaders are actually making majority rule hard to manifest.

There are the ever present trigger topics: Abortion, gun regulation, immigration policy, the environment and person al rights of the LGBTQ+ population. But there are so many other issues that face our nation: Universal health care, public education, the southern boarder, the coun try's infrastructure, living wages for the lower tiers of our population, … there is so much our government should be working and progressing on which could and should be enhancing our lives, but a faction of congressional members in Washington have become obstructionists. They have not only slowed down the progress of our country, they are actually harming our society by placing political ideology above our national interests.

When they can not tweak the system for their benefit at the Federal level, they work their maneuvering in the State level. Our federal Supreme Court is now tak ing actions along the same lines. Through political

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gaming of the electoral col lege, gerrymandering, PAC monies and the filibuster, these leaders are purposely modifying the mechanisms of our elections and promot ing their own ideologues.

They are abusing old stan dards that are now obsolete relative to the ways modern society operates today.

I believe that is why authoritarianism is such a world threat now. Authori tarianism is so much easier in managing a population than in a true democracy. I put most blame for the sit uation in our country today with what Trumpism has ushered in. Future history will eventually have people shake their heads and wonder how we had gotten here, but I'm confident that history will eventually blame our present method ology of elections and dark money, which implicates all politicians.

To me it is simple: National politics today attracts, mostly, the worst kinds of personalities, namely, unethical egotists.

I also believe these traits are influencing our pres ent judicial system. We've been here before: Pre-Civ il War slavery, Nazism, McCarthyism, Segregation,

Watergate, the insurrection, The Big Lie, … why aren't we learning from our own history?

France is on a correct path through their presi dential elections. I'm not going to bore you with their entire history, that's easy enough for one to research.

To summarize, the French have elected their Presi dents by direct popular vote since 1965 in a standard, two-round system (which it almost always must have). A French citizen may become a candidate if they are able to raise 500 signatures of standing, elected officials from the republic (appar ently, that's harder than it sounds).

Basically, their election is a seven-week process.

Seven weeks before the pre-dated second round (when the President is actually elected), the official list of candidates is pub lished. Four weeks before the dated second round, is the official start of electoral campaigning – There is an upper limit on all campaign spending that is monitored by an oversight committee.

When the official cam paign begins, each candi date must strictly maintain an equal amount of airtime on TV and radio (Imag ine)! Two weeks before the dated second round, French citizens go to the poles and vote for the qualified can didate of their choice. If no candidate in this first round of voting wins more than 50% of the vote, the two top candidates with the most votes move onto the second

round of voting. Citizens vote once again on those final two candidates and the winner with the most votes becomes the President.

Only votes for either of the two established, final candidates are counted.

France's Constitutional Council announces the win ner within 10 days. Imagine our Presidential elections running for seven-plus weeks, start to finish, with limited spending and com pletely equal campaigning time and exposure. With what our country is about to face in 2022 and 2024, it sounds almost like heaven.

Especially since our coun try's campaigning is be coming like our wars: Never stopping, never ending.

The point being, our system for voting, along with all the anti-democratic hurdles in order to be able to vote, should be deemed obsolete. Take the dark money out of campaign ing, count each legal ballot from each legal citizen and the majority wins. It can and should be as simple as that. If the transition of power after our elections is threatened or obstructed, accountability and conse quences should be carried out swiftly and appropriate ly. What we have witnessed in the U.S. since the 2020 election is a travesty, and I pray we will never witness it again but fear that it is quite possible we will, and our out-dated methodology isn't helping.

Here in our country there have been five presidential elections where the presi

dency went to the man that didn't have the majority of citizen votes – 1824: Adams over Jackson; 1876: Hayes over Tilden; 1888: Harrison over Cleveland; 2000: Bush over Gore; 2016: Trump over Clinton. And by the way, all those elections had four candidates running.

I started to really scruti nize our electoral system after the 2000 debacle. I often wonder what stand ing our country would now have if Gore had carried that election. I'm not sure we would have gotten so bogged down with our war ring in the Middle East, and I'm certain we would have become world leaders in the fight for the environment. That election broke my heart and I find it ironic that Florida turned that election.

In 2016 I did not want Clinton in the White House, but she was certainly, without a doubt, the lesser of the two evils, as they say, and that fact has now been proven.

I view the upcoming midterms and the following 2024 elections as the most critical in my lifetime; I'm 72. I will never forget Jan. 6; I thought I was observing an insurrection in a third world country. It is past time for a true majority rule in this country. And our citi zens should never allow any elected official to be placed in office with out retaining the majority of our vote. Never, ever again.

It is also time now to establish term limits on both our elected leaders and judges … including

both the State and Federal Supreme Courts. Our pop ulation should now realize that personal ideologies in politics at this point will not go away, or stop being pushed onto us through social media.

Sure, choose your ideol ogy, but if you're not in the democratic majority do your best to work within that system in a productive way, not purposely working to only hobble it. We are pres ently witnessing the other option of ultra-conservative anarchy. I particularity hope and pray huge masses of citizens (especially younger generations and people of color) will turn out to vote no matter what obstacles are placed before them.

These up coming elec tions demand that citizens register to vote and then vote. We must determine who, how and what our true majority stands for and how our majority rule leaders will legislate. We're in a historic period, in a fight for the USA's soul, now, not later. If you want social progress, you had better vote in the 2022 and 2024 elections and weed the ultra-conservatives out because they are causing great harm to our country.

Tim and Kristy Wood moved to Beaufort in 1974. He worked as a carpenter in both restoration and new home construction, as well as operating a shop specializing in custom woodwork, Wood on Wood Specs. He is semi-retired, involved with fine woodworking and formerly sat on the City of Beaufort Zoning Board of Appeals.

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At right, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew A. Lamb, Recruit Training Regiment Executive Officer, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, poses for a photo with his son Pfc. Hayden M. Lamb, left, Oct. 7, during his son's graduation activities on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Both Marines graduated from India Company, Platoon 3069, 22 years apart.

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Like father, like son

By Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki, USMC

More than 22 years ago, Lt. Col. Matthew A. Lamb grad uated recruit training at Ma rine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego with India Company, Platoon 3069. Now, on Oct. 7 his son Hayden M. Lamb, graduated with India Compa ny, Platoon 3069 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Lt. Col Lamb, who current ly serves as the Recruit Train ing Regiment Executive Offi cer, could not be more proud of his son.

“He didn’t want anything to come back on me,” Lt. Col. Lamb said. “He was very cog nizant of the fact that the staff knew who his father was, but he didn’t want the recruits making that connection or

anyone else. He just wanted to be Recruit Lamb, and I re ally admire him for that.”

Lt. Col. Lamb went on to explain how his son was ful ly committed to earning his own title just like any other recruit. His son did not want to cut any corners on his re cruit training experience.

“Never once did he reach out or do something a recruit shouldn’t do,” Lt. Col. Lamb said assuredly. “He was all about being a recruit, and I was the regimental executive officer, not ‘dad.’”

Pfc. Hayden Lamb has been a part of the Marine Corps family his entire life, and has always had a desire to earn the title for himself.

Growing up around Marines, he has seen Quantico, San Diego, the Pentagon, and

Parris Island throughout his childhood, prior to coming to recruit training.

Pfc. Lamb, though proud of his lineage, wanted to forge his own path. He was granted a legacy waiver and was able to attend recruit training on Parris Island instead of at San Diego, despite shipping from Indiana. He did not want to go to recruit training in the same place his father did, he wanted to start his legacy on Parris Island.

“I wanted it to be my title that I earned,” Pfc. Lamb em phasized. “Not just given to me because my dad’s a lieu tenant colonel.”

This worry stuck with Lamb throughout his recruit training experience.

“I remember at the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony

asking myself over and over “Did I really earn it?’” Pfc. Lamb said earnestly. “And while my dad was the one to give me my EGA, my senior drill instructor got to me, and he didn’t have any emblems left, but he turned to me and he said ‘You earned it, don’t ever let anyone tell you differ ently,’ and for me that was the affirmation in my heart that I truly did it.”

Pfc. Lamb said he is get ting to realize a dream he’s been waiting on for years – to follow in his dad’s footsteps. However, he said he is going to make that dream his own.

“I’ve always wanted to be a Marine, ever since I can remember,” Pfc Lamb said. “For me, it’s basically been 18 years of waiting, and now I finally have it. I know I’m

nowhere near done and that I have so much more to do and prove, but it’s just so fulfilling for me. Everything I’ve ever wanted is now happening.”

For the Lambs, the bond they share will forever go beyond their relationship as father and son. They will be brothers in arms.

“Having that connection, not just being father and son, but both being Marines and having that common bond of being India Company Pla toon 3069, it’s something we’ll talk about until the end of our days,” Lt. Col. Lamb said with a smile. “Because I don’t think there's many other instances of a father and son being able to share in that level and depth of a relationship. It’s really pretty cool.”

Who can help me find out what my veterans’ benefits are and help me file a claim?

Many veterans continue to ask the following two questions:

1. Who can best help me determine what my veterans’ benefits are?

2. Who can best help me file a claim with the VA?

The short answer is, “A VA-Accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO), or a VA-Accredited Attorney, or a VA-Accredited Claims Agent.”

Veterans and their family members, caregivers, and survivors can read about who can help them determine VA benefits and how to file a claim at https://bit.ly/3en mCdG and at https://bit. ly/3rNLdvy.

South Carolina residents can also find claims assis tance information at https:// bit.ly/3CnK570. Veterans can find a complete listing of S.C. County Veterans’ Service Offices at https://bit. ly/3qbLVSL.

If veterans need help filing a claim or appeal, they should consider working with a VSO, a VA-accredited attorney, or a VA-accredited claims agent. The VA trusts these professionals because they’re trained and certified in the VA claims and appeals pro cesses and they have to pass an exam, pass a background check, and take continuing education.

VSOs work for local, state, and county govern ments and Veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, DAV, etc.).

Both the organizations and the individuals are called VSOs. VSOs and accredited representatives can help veterans and their families to

understand and apply for VA benefits, like financial sup port, education, employment, home loans, life insurance, pension, health care, and burial benefits.

As trained and certified professionals, they can also help veterans:

Gather supporting docu ments (like medical and personnel records), File a claim or appeal on the veteran’s behalf. Help with transport to appointments or emer gency funds and more.

In general, no individual or organization may charge a veteran a fee to help him or her file an initial applica tion for benefits. However, accredited claims agents and lawyers may charge veterans for unusual expenses. It is only after the VA has made a decision about the veteran’s original claim that claims agents and attorneys may charge for their services.

Veterans should ask upfront what, if any, fees they will be charged. If a veteran believes they were charged too much, the veteran can challenge it. Read about challenges at https://bit. ly/3fWUNts.

You can find an accredited representative or a VSO in the following ways:

1. S.C. VSO Directory. In S.C., go to the list of names, phone numbers, addresses,

and email addresses in the S.C. Directory of VSOs at https://bit.ly/3qbLVSL. Vet erans should call them and make an appointment.

2. VSOs at VA Region al Offices. Go to the VA Accredited Representatives VSO Regional Benefit Offices list and locator at https://bit. ly/3TahNn1. The Columbia S.C. Veterans Benefits Ad ministration (VBA) Regional Office is located at 6437 Gar ners Ferry Road, Columbia, S.C. 29209, Phone 800-8271000. Other agencies that are housed at the Columbia, S.C. Regional Office include:

Veteran Readiness & Employment Office, 803-647-2400.

American Legion SC De partment, 803-647-2434.

AMVETS, 803-647-2434.

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), 803647-2432.

Disabled American Veterans (DVA), 803647-2422.

Military Order of the Purple Heart, 803-6472430.

Fiduciary Hub Call Center, 888-407-0144 Option 1.

3. eBenefits Gateway. To find an accredited local rep resentative by state/territory, zip code, or the organiza tion’s name, open https://bit. ly/3enmCdG in your browser and click on Go to eBenefits.

4. DVA General Coun sel Veterans and Military Organizations Directory. Search the VA General Counsel’s list at https://bit. ly/3QnCk5M to find VA-rec ognized organizations and accredited individuals by name, city, state, or zip code.

Veterans can call their county VSO, Regional VBA Office VSO, or another VSO, and set up an appointment, or they can set up an accred ited representative or a VSO to work on their behalf by contacting the VA using one of the following methods:

1. Use eBenefits to let the VA know you will be working with a repre sentative or to change your current represen tation.

2. To have a VSO help a veteran, the veteran should fill out an Ap pointment of Veterans Service Organization as the Claimant’s Rep resentative (VA Form 21-22). Download VA Form 21-22 (PDF) at https://bit.ly/3Tf6D0z.

3. To have a Claims Agent or Attorney help a veteran, fill out an Appointment of Indi vidual as Claimant’s Representative Form.

Download VA Form 21-22a (PDF).

If a veteran is filling out one of the forms, they will need to mail it to their nearest VBA Regional Office.

Veterans should speak to the service organization or cer tified representative before they send their request.

Ralph H. Johnson Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) and Medical Center Area of Operations

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System Area of Operations goes from the S.C. and N.C. border to the Hinesville, Ga., area to the south. In general, the RHJVAHCS covers the area east of I-95. The southern area of operations goes from

midway between Hinesville and Brunswick, Ga., along the I-95 corridor.

With that being said there is a lot of wiggle room based on where the Veteran lives and which VA is closest to them or which VA the veter an prefers to go to if they are in that middle area. Below are the phone num bers and email addresses of other S.C. and Ga. County VSOs in or near the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System and Medical Center’s service area.

Beaufort County: 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort, S.C. 29906, 843-255-6880, FAX 843-255-9445, website https://www.beaufortcoun tysc.gov/veterans-affairs/ index.html.

Colleton County: Janet D. Smith, 843-549-1412, cvao@ colletoncounty.org.

Charleston County: David J. LeBlanc, Sr., 843-974-6360, vaoffice@charlestoncounty. org.

Georgetown County: Da vid A. Murphy, 843-545-3330, dmurphy@gtcounty.org.

Horry County: Ronald El vis, Jr, 843-915-5480, elvisro@ horrycounty.org.

Marion County: Gloria J. Evans, 843-423-8255, gev ans@marionsc.org.

Florence County: Brandon Hale, 843-665-3045, behale@ florenceco.org.

Williamsburg County: David A. Murphy, 843-5453330, dmurphy@gtcounty. org.

Berkeley County: Jan Helton, 843-377-8506, jan.hel ton@berkeleycountysc.gov.

Dorchester County: John ny K. Brown, 843-832-0050, JKBrown@dorchestercoun tysc.gov.

Hampton County: Sharon

Johnson, 803-914-2085/2087, sjohnson@hamptoncountysc. org.

Allendale County: J. Mor gan Kearse, 803-584-4226, vaoffice@allendalecounty. com.

Bamberg County: Craig Walker, 803-245-3266, craig trip@aol.com.

Jasper County: Alton Jen kins, 843-726-7727, ajenkins@ jaspercountysc.gov.

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

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

Other VSOs in the Lowcountry Beaufort DAV Chapter VSO Michael Vergantino, 843-301-2543 and mlv1030@ gmail.com.

State of SC VSO, Elizabeth Singleton, in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Med Center, 843-789-7456.

VSO Paula Maloney, Ralph H. Johnson VA Med Center, 803-647-2434, va@admin. sc.gov.

Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted Infantryman, ex-Warrant Officer Pilot, and retired Lt. Colonel. He is a past Veterans Service Officer, a Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Hospital, the Fisher House Charleston Good Will Ambassador, and the VP for Veteran Affairs for the local Army Association Chapter. Larry is the author of the award-winning book Blades of Thunder and a contributing freelance writer with The Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net or 843-276-7164.

LARRY DANDRIDGE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 14 October 2022

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

1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel M. C. Rock Company “B”, 1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain W. J. Smith

4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel A. R. Dones Company “N”, 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain A. B. Cranford Commander of Troops, First Sergeant C. P. Callahan • Parade Adjutant, SSgt R. G. Montes Drill Masters • Gunnery Sergeant T. M. Moore, Staff Sergeant V. D. Streater Jr., Staff Sergeant C. D. Sanchez

PLATOON 1072

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt J. Robles

Pvt Absher S. C.

Pvt Acuna N. A.

Pvt Alvarezruiz H.

Pvt Baloggarcia D. P.

PFC Becerrabarrera D. A.

Pvt Blount W. H.

Pvt Bodo R. Y.

Pvt Borlor B. C.

Pvt Calhoun H. S.

PFC Dayton J. B.

Pvt Dennison A. V.

Pvt Dionne J. E.

Pvt Elorzamatias O.

Pvt Folwell M. J.*

Pvt Garrett M. G.

Pvt Gascotmolinary J. A.

PFC Granville J. M.

Pvt Grindstaff M. R.

PFC Hall J. A.

PFC Hennemann G. W.*

Pvt Howle N. M.

Pvt Hynes D. S.

Pvt Jerome S.

Pvt Johnson O. S.

PFC Krenek J. C.

Pvt Leggio A. J.

Pvt Lewis N. S.

PFC Macann J. S.

Pvt Marchetti H. N.

Pvt Mercer T. J.

Pvt Moon K. C.

PFC Murray H. T.*

PFC Nichols J. A.

PFC Nie K. S.

PFC Olguin E.

PFC Ortiz E. A.

Pvt Outen J. K.

Pvt Penaagama L. E.

Pvt Ramirez A. G.

Pvt Reyesramos E. M.

Pvt Robinson B. J.

PFC Schubert T. M.

PFC Sherman E. M.

PFC Sorrows C. A.*

PFC Thomas M. D.

PFC Thompson J. T.

Pvt Triguero J. D.

PFC Vallurupalli S. H.

PFC Williams D. G.

Pvt Winfrey R. R.

PFC Wood K. M.

Pvt Zagaviveros J.

Pvt Zerka C. R.

PLATOON 1073

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt C. B. Posey

PFC Adwater I. L.

PFC Akinnusi A. S.

Pvt Alston J. A.

PFC Antoine S.*

Pvt Ballard D. A.

Pvt Bass K. L.

Pvt Belt M. N.

Pvt Bermeojarama E. D.

Pvt Brownfiel M. T.

PFC Buchheit S. P.

PFC Butler P. L.

Pvt Caracallo M. J.

PFC Carbajal A.

PFC Charles V. A.

Pvt Christian L. L.

PFC Conway C. M.

Pvt Corkia J.

PFC Crewell J. V.*

Pvt Crews A. B.

Pvt Cummings M. H.

Pvt Erazolopez A.

Pvt Gray A. R.

PFC Grindstaff G. M.

Pvt Harris N. M.

Pvt Henning T. P.

Pvt Hernandez D. H. Pvt Hogge R. M.

PFC Kennedy D. W.

PFC Le N. Q.

Pvt Lewis J. N.

PFC Luthman E. D.

Pvt Marks J. A.

Pvt Mckenzie E. D. PFC Merritt Q. O.*

PFC Morrissette K. M.

PFC Naramore J. B.*

Pvt Nelson Jr R. N.

Pvt Olmedoorea Jr M. A.

Pvt Osman L. R.

PFC Peterson C. R.

PFC Powell T. L.

Pvt Ricoesparza A.

Pvt Robbins L. J.

PFC Roman J. L.

Pvt Santiago Jr T. M.

Pvt Schave D. M.

Pvt Shields Z. J.

Pvt Shores D. S.

PFC Skyles Jr D. I.

Pvt Socia H. C.

PFC Sparks G. C.

Pvt Staples Z. T.

PFC Steff C. J.

Pvt Thomas Jr S. P. PFC Tully W. S. Pvt Watson B. J.

Pvt Whitehead L. S. Pvt Wolf B. J. PFC Zaepfel M. J.

PLATOON 1074

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt C. B. Wadding

PFC Alvarez J. J.

Pvt Angel I.

PFC Arreguin Jr M.

PFC Artica Z.

Pvt Atkinson A. M.

PFC Bonilla D. J.

Pvt Brown P. B.

PFC Castaneda L. A.

Pvt Coellogarmendia A. M.

PFC Coenen D. R.

PFC Costello J. M.

PFC Cuppels C. R.*

PFC Dixon Jr S. O.*

Pvt Dominguez R. D.

PFC Driscoll Jr J. R.

Pvt Efembele K. S.

PFC Folta L. S.

PFC Garciapablo D. Pvt Garganese A. N.

Pvt Hamilton B. K.

Pvt Hande L. D.

Pvt Hawkins C. A.

PFC Henson S. W.

Pvt Hernandezrios F. D.

Pvt Hernstad J. R.

Pvt Hobbs Jr C. R.

Pvt Howard C. E.

PFC Howard J. J.

Pvt Kaleda J. A.

PFC Katsirebas E. J.

Pvt Latchana A.

Pvt Linaresbanegas C. A.

PFC Maldonado E. J.

Pvt Mason C. J.

PFC Massaro L. E.

Pvt McClain R. J.

Pvt Mccormick A. C.

PFC Michelemile B.

Pvt Molinari E. C.

PFC Mora J.*

Pvt Muniz A. S.

Pvt Oliva F. A.

PFC Oliver N. J.

Pvt Paddock E. B.

Pvt Perez M. O.

Pvt Perezespinal M. A.

PFC Pintolopez A. J.

PFC Prempehdickson A. J.

PFC Ramireztorres E. M. PFC Rosan D. W.

PFC Rosasrodriguez C.* PFC Stuart R. S.

Pvt Tannenbaum K. D.

Pvt Vonderhorst H. S.

Pvt Waller L. F.

Pvt Wilson G. S. Pvt Wynn R. L.

PLATOON 1076

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt R. W. McNew

Pvt Allen J. R.

Pvt Arthur N. A. PFC Austin B. W.

Pvt Benthin A. J. Pvt Boehm J. J. PFC Boyd C. J.*

Pvt Brady R. P. Pvt Brand Iii W. V. Pvt Byler S. A. PFC Ching V. T. Pvt Clark S. C. Pvt Collins K. O. PFC Credeur Q. N. Pvt Cruzcollazo J. Pvt Dagata N. J. PFC Day E. A. PFC Days M. V.

Pvt Drummond G. L. PFC Duarte G. D.*

Pvt Esco C. A. Pvt Exantus K. R. PFC Fernandez E. PFC Fernandezcolon J. K. PFC Foster Jr H. I. Pvt Frankhouser I. J.

Pvt Gaines III A.

Pvt Hagstrom R. H.

Pvt Harrell III T. D. Pvt Harris C. A. PFC Hernandez J. A. PFC Hunt C. A.

Pvt Johnson N. R. PFC Jones D. J.*

Pvt Kelly W. X. PFC Long J. R.

Pvt Maderatherrien V. M.

Pvt Martin T. S.

Pvt Maybeth M.

Pvt Miner R. P.

PFC Momanyi T. M. PFC Moore M. D.

Pvt Mosley H. J.

PFC Mosley M. J. PFC Phillips K. A.*

PFC Pike M. D.

Pvt Presentation K. M.

Pvt Ribeiro C. V.

Pvt Rodriguez J. D.

Pvt Terpstra M. R.

Pvt Williams Jr R. M.

Pvt Wolf V. A.

Pvt Wolfe P. M.

PLATOON 1077

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt K. D. Gadson

Pvt Allen M. T.

Pvt Alvarezarbolay B. C.

PFC Armstrong M. N.

Pvt Ayalaramos Y.

Pvt Bartlett N. D.

Pvt Bennett Jr C. B.

Pvt Bennington W. S.

Pvt Breighner Q. A.

Pvt Callahan C. S.

Pvt Conklin II D. G.

PFC Davismahan J. M.*

PFC Doan C. M.

PFC Durant A. V.

Pvt Farhad E. H.

Pvt Fillinger W. J.

Pvt Fink K. P.

Pvt Fraser Jr W. M.

Pvt Frolo K. S.

Pvt Frost P. B.

Pvt Gardiner C. J.

Pvt Gaspard C. T.

Pvt Gatlos G. R. Pvt Griffin A. M.

Pvt Guamansibri M. A.

Pvt Hall J. R. Pvt Hanas S. S.

Pvt Harrigan T. M.

Pvt Hildum W. C.

PFC Jones A. H.*

Pvt Krafcik E. D.

PFC Lalvaypugo B. S.

PFC Longacre B. H.

Pvt Lopez A. Pvt Lopez D. A. Pvt Lopez O.

PFC Lovelace T. E.

Pvt Mabry B. C.

Pvt Magin N. W.

Pvt Maidana M. E.

PFC Mendez J.

PFC Olayo B. L.

Pvt Osoba P. J.

Pvt Paredes F. J.

Pvt Potter B. L.

Pvt Preston J. P.

Pvt Quezadamendez O. J.

Pvt Reilly K. P.

Pvt Reyesvargas T. U. Pvt Rice Z. C. Pvt Rush R. T.

Pvt Samboyfranco M. E.

Pvt Savoy C. J.

PFC Vishinski L. M.

PFC Warrington N. T.

PFC Westbrook N. R.

PFC Wilcox Jr S. A.*

PFC Williams J. J. PFC Witherite A. J.

PLATOON 1078

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt C. A. Katembo

Pvt Azoulay A. M.

PFC Beltrangramajo J. L.

Pvt Benitezagama J.

Pvt Bennett A. G.

Pvt Biggs Z. A.

PFC Bravo S. J.*

Pvt Brown J. T.

Pvt Camacho L. F.

PFC Carballoalvarenga B. H.

Pvt Codling P. W.

PFC Correarodriguez A.

Pvt Cross K. T.

PFC Cunningham E. A.

PFC Curry J. M.

Pvt Davey M. A.

Pvt Delrosariovaldez V. V.

Pvt Echaverry E. M.

Pvt Escamilla A.

Pvt Fuentesmelendez A. C.

Pvt Gerger J. T.

Pvt Gersten G. C.

PFC Graham P. X.

PFC Hermanson J. R.*

PFC Hernandezrichiez V. M.

Pvt Hoffman M. A.

PFC Hughes D. M.*

Pvt Imperial K. T.

PFC Jackson Q. W.

PFC Jeffries J. T.

Pvt Jimenezperez I.

PFC Knight D. A.

Pvt Larocca V. G.

Pvt Lemus K.

Pvt Leon N. K.

Pvt Li T.

Pvt Lopez B. D.

PFC Mccullough C. W.

Pvt Mcguire M. E.

Pvt Mcrae C. J.

PFC Moinot C. J.

Pvt Moore A. Q.

Pvt Nathan K. R. PFC Nguyen S. M.

Pvt Ortizortega K. J.

Pvt Pazmino M. O.

Pvt Prangan Jr C. D.

Pvt Quinterobonilla A. J.

Pvt Quirino G. E.

Pvt Raymundosalamanca R. A.

Pvt Reid N. C.

PFC Reynolds W. R.*

PFC Richardson J. T.

Pvt Rivera C. E.

Pvt Rodriguezcamacho B. Pvt Sanville A. J.

PFC Saucier Jr D. J.

Pvt Schoffstall M. Q.

Pvt Silverio C. A.

PFC Thorne O. O. Pvt Valdes D. A.

Pvt Vallo T. B.

PFC Vegasalinas P. H. PFC Villegas R. PFC Wooten A. T.

PLATOON 4042

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt N.V. Greene

Pvt Agualopez, Carolina

Pvt Armstrong, Leanne K.

PFC Bethea, Dejuanna I.

Pvt Blanton, Tynaesha J.

PFC Bomboy, Autumn M.

Pvt Cagle, Savannah M.

PFC Carter, Amari D.

Pvt Clyburn, Taiyanna I.

PFC Collins, Destinee D.

Pvt Corke, Adriel E.

Pvt Cosgrove, Lith M.

Pvt Counts, Nyasha S.

PFC Cousins, Mikaela R.

Pvt Delnegro, Ashley F.

PFC Francisco, Natalie

Pvt Fuentessamayoa, Briseida

PFC Gallego, Luxe C.

Pvt Garciabautista, Imelda

PFC Glumova, Alena

Pvt Gonzalez, Aileen A.

PFC Hagmann, Isabella G.

Pvt Hasty, Adia D.

Pvt Hoover, Brianna M.

PFC Huff, China T.

PFC Jones, Isabella V.

PFC Joyce, Natalie L.

PFC Kapiton, Alexia K.

Pvt Kurui, Sheena J.

Pvt Labbe, Trixie A.

PFC Lana, Emilly N.

PFC Leal, Meleina A.

Pvt Maida, Juseth E.

PFC Mcafee, Chloe N.

Pvt Morales, Natalia

Pvt Morris, Imani G.

Pvt Ortiz, Nayelie

Pvt Penaleal, Genesis G.

Pvt Pidor, Krystle

PFC Pratt, Emily A.

PFC Ramirez, Sarahi I.

PFC Rich, Isis T.

PFC Rochasalto, Dulce M.

PFC Rodriguez, Jade S.

Pvt Ruschman, Adora J.

PFC Sanchezgarcia, Rosa M.

PFC Sandobalespinoza, Katie M.

Pvt Schnorbus, Alayna M.

PFC Sepezitzol, Brenda I.

Pvt Sernagarcia, Andrea M.

Pvt Shortridge, Kyra L.

Pvt Sigman, Jade E.

Pvt Stover, Grace C.

Pvt Swearingen, Kaylee M.

PFC Williams, Nicole H.*

PLATOON 4043

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. V. Martinez

Pvt Aguilarbanegas, Karoll

PFC Alcantara, Berseli J.

Pvt Beltrediaz, Lauren A.

Pvt Bonilla, Destiny D.

Pvt Burkhart, Cheyanne E.

Pvt Cabreraestrella, Valeria F.

Pvt Canal, Anais L.

Pvt Cardenas, Maria F.

Pvt Chand, Jade E.

PFC Cletogalo, Dayris G.

PFC Coles, Kiearra A.

PFC Demeter, Samantha R.*

Pvt Dominguez, Litzy M.

LCpl Dreibelbis, Claire A.*

Pvt Dutanpanora, Leslie R.

Pvt Ellis, Teriaunah J.

PFC Falone, Kyra M.

Pvt Floresencalada, Joseline J.

PFC Francisco, Lidia J.

PFC Geiger, Sarah A.*

PFC Hembree, Kimberly S.

PFC Hernandez, Anazja M.

PFC Hess, Isabell S.*

Pvt Higuitaparra, Isabella

Pvt Hilty, Lona T.

Pvt Hunter, Olivia P.

PFC Ibarrafonseca, Samantha

Pvt Jimenez, Kelly J.

Pvt Joseph, Annechristie

PFC Khan, Asiyah

Pvt Kuhl, Brooke A.

Pvt Lee, Taylor R.

Pvt Lemachabla, Nansy J.

PFC Leopold, Allison R.*

PFC Lewis, Abigail M.

Pvt Lopez, Jamie

Pvt Mejiagomez, Gicel A.

PFC Morales, Elisa E.

PFC Neal, Jalynn A.

Pvt Oreagomez, Kimberly

PFC Ouellette, Caitlyn R.

PFC Perla, Gabriella M.

PFC Rainge, Kershun A.

PFC Ravenna, Emma J.

Pvt Roblesdeleon, Naomi L.

Pvt Rodriguez, Mia L.

PFC Rodriguezcastro, Escarlet *

PFC Rogers, Queentessa D.

Pvt Santiagolopez, Yarimar

Pvt Sarki, Anjali

Pvt Silvestre, Rebecca A.

Pvt Thomas, Camryn L.

PFC Threatt, Adora M.

PFC Valcin, Asemic T.

Pvt Vanness, Taylor M.

Pvt Webb, Demi L.

PFC Xie, Jocelyn

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