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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

Citizens pack Council chambers for ‘chat’

Topics range from St. Helena CPO to single-use plastics

By Mike McCombs The Island News Members of Beaufort County Council held their second “Community Council Chat” Tuesday evening in Council Chambers. The first “chat” was held September 28 in Bluffton.

The event was billed as an opportunity for citizens to get to know Council and informally as ques-

tions, and it lived up to its billing.

Around 40 people were present when the gathering go started at 6 p.m., but within the first 30 minutes, the attendance had swelled to more than 60 and extra folding chairs were added behind the last row of seating in Council Chambers.

The meeting was not televised or streamed, and there were no minutes taken. There was a signup sheet for those interested in speaking, but it was informal and those in attendance could sign up, even after the meeting had already started.

Speakers were limited to three minutes, but after everyone had spoke, those who had been cut off as their time ended were permitted to speak again for two additional minutes.

Council members attending the “chat” were Gerald Dawson (District 1), York Glover (District 3), Alice Howard (District 4), Anna Tabernik (District 6) and Chair Joe Passiment (District 5). District 2’s David Bartholomew was forced to miss the meeting because of

Beaufort County Council Chair Joe Passiment, right, discuss the rules for the Beaufort County Council Chat on Tuesday at County Council Chambers.

Most of the discussion of those wishing to address Council centered around the SEE CHAT PAGE A5 proposed development of Pine Island. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

County employees face 4 more ethics investigations

GHOST TOURS

Probes into current, former County employees total 7

Roy Fyfe, Jr., seems to be time traveling from the 18th century to the present to take part in the annual Exchange Club Ghost Tours to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Agency on Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Historic District of Downtown Beaufort. Fyfe creates a lot of smoke and has red, beady eyes as he tells his tales of horror during the old pirate days of Beaufort. Bob Sofaly/The Island News FOR MORE COVERAGE OF THE HALLOWEEN EVENTS, SEE PAGE A8.

What is in the BCSD Bond Referendum?

Referendum question to be on ballot for November 7 election

By Delayna Earley The Island News On November 7, Beaufort County citizens will go to the polls and cast their votes for or against a near half million-dollar bond referendum to aid the Beaufort County School District (BCSD).

The bond referendum, which essentially gives residents of a school district the chance to vote for or against a district’s request to borrow money, requests $439 million in bonds to help deal with overcrowding in schools, bolstering security measures and modernizing outdated facilities.

Candace Bruder, spokesperson

for BCSD, said this would be the largest bond referendum they have had.

The BCSD has held informational sessions hosted by Superintendent Frank Rodriguez to inform parents and voters about the November referendum.

The final session was held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

The Beaufort, S.C. Regional

Chamber of Commerce has said in a press release on Oct. 10, that it will fully endorse the bond referendum and went on to say it believes “this referendum is a critical step toward advancing education quality, enhancing school safety and accommodating the future workforce needs of our growing community.”

On October 8, the Military En-

By Delayna Earley The Island News The S.C. State Ethics Commission has opened investigations into four more alleged ethics violations against former and current Beaufort County employees.

The complainant, a Beaufort County citizen who wishes to not be named in the article, received letters regarding the four complaints stating that the “complaint[s] contained facts sufficient to warrant an investigation.”

The four new complaints were filed against former County Administrator Eric Greenway, former Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Loper, Special Assistant to the County Administrator Hank Amundson and Assistant County Administrator of Infrastructure Jared Fralix.

The complaint against Greenway, who was terminated in July, alleges that he was accepting gifts and dinners of value from developers and not disclosing it.

Previously, Greenway was accused of hiring his daughter to do graphic design work without putting it out for bid or going through the proper process to hire someone to do work for the county.

The results from the initial ethics investigation are still pending.

Along the same lines, the newest complaint regarding Loper alleges that she hired all her sons to

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NEWS

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Sandwich shop Alvin Ord’s changes hands.

State Champs: Beaufort Academy volleyball captures SCISA 2A title.

USCB Nursing nabs $1M grant for hightech simulation equipment.

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

Beaufort’s Hank D. Herring, 67, joined the United States Marine Corps in Elizabeth, N.J. in 1974. After boot camp at Parris Island he was at Motor/Transport/Machinist duties at Camp Lejeune. His next tour took him to Okinawa followed by duty at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. He returned to Beaufort at MCAS assigned to Headquarters duties.

To hone his machinist abilities, he trained at Aberdeen

Proving Ground, Md. and returned to an Air Wing at MCAS Beaufort. Next it was back to Okinawa and duties with a tank unit. His follow-on assignment was back at MCAS Beaufort again attached to an Air Wing.

While next serving in Inspector/Instructor duty with the Reserves in Lawrence, Mass., he helped Reserve units deploy to Desert Shield/Storm. It was back to Okinawa at Camp Fatima with Marine air units. His fi-

HANK D. HERRING

Hank D. Herring

Art and Frame Shop on Bay Street. A life-long artist, he has served on the board of the S.C. Art Education Council and is currently the Chair of the Beaufort Arts Council as well as a member of the Montfort Point Marine Association.

– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207.

For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.

nal tour was at MCAS Beaufort from which he retired in 1994 as a Staff Sergeant.

Knowing this area well, he established the Green Herring

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Woods Bridge is a problem

Regarding the traffic problems in our area, there is one major problem that is man-made with no end in sight. The old Woods Bridge is out of date and ties up a critical traffic route, but it’s fashionably historic to some folks who don’t have to deal with it.

Two mechanical malfunctions in three weeks. Luckily there was no major emergency that we know of, but probably many cases of people who were sick and delayed or late for work and appointments.

I really appreciate the folks who help keep Beaufort such a rich repository of history. But, for those who are emotionally invested in “The Historic Designation of the Woods Memorial Bridge,” there are the majority of us who are emotionally exhausted from being faced with the neverending problems – always serious on a daily basis and possibly life-or-death for medical emergencies.

Hopefully, soon the City and County will look at the priority of public safety and get a replacement bridge that will allow boat traffic and vehicle traffic to move efficiently without delays.

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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SC-170 SIDEWALK EXTENSION PROJECT (RFP 2024-108) The construction of the project is to be performed in accordance with the current edition of the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. For this project, the City in association with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC, will be performing Construction Management and Construction Engineering Inspection to document the work performed meets SCDOT’s specifications.

The construction of the project is to be performed in accordance with the current edition of the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. For this project, the City in association with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC, will be performing Construction Management and Construction Engineering Inspection to document the work performed meets SCDOT’s specifications.

The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website under Quick Links – Bid Opportunities

– www.cityofbeaufort.org or by contacting the Procurement Administrator at 843–525–7079.

Sealed Proposals must be submitted to: City of Beaufort Finance Department 1911 Boundary St. Beaufort, SC 29902 Submittal Deadline: 10:00 AM on November 28, 2023.

Bid Opening: A Public Bid Opening will be held in person or by Teams video conference at 10:01 A.M. ET on November 28, 2023.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that, Mild to Wild Tattoos, LLC, DBA, Business Hoju Tattoo, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, (DHEC), for a permit to operate a tattooing studio at 5 Marina Blvd., Port Royal, SC 29935. To object to the issuance of this license and/or permit, you must submit your protest by, October 26, 2023, online at BHFL@dhec. sc.gov or by calling 803-545-4370.

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Notice is hereby given that Bluffton Youth Theatre intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of beer, wine, and/or liquor at 1541 Fording Island Rd., Ste. 6, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. To object to the issuance of this license and/or permit, you must submit Form ABL-20, postmarked no later than October 26, 2023. Submit protests online at MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov, or email ABL@dor.sc.gov.

Notice is herby given that Madre & Mercado intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and on premise’s consumption of beer, wine and liquor at 890 William Hilton Parkway Unit 74 Hilton Head, SC 29928. To object to the issuance of this license and/or permit, you must submit Form ABL-20, postmarked no later than November 9, 2023. Submit protest online at MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov, or email ABL@dor.sc.gov

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that A 9 Hot Pot intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of beer and wine at 48 Burnt Church Rd. Ste. 200 D&E, Bluffton, SC 29910. To object to the issuance of this license and/or permit, you must submit Form ABL-20, postmarked no later than November 9, 2023. Submit protests online at MyDORWAY.dor. sc.dov, or email ABL@dor.sc.gov.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Garrett and Caroline Wreden have applied to the SCDHEC-OCRM for a General Permit to add a roof to their dock (16x16 roof over the pierhead) located at 3525 Morgan River Dr. N., Beaufort, SC 29907 and Lucy Point Creek/Morgan River in Beaufort County. Comments on this application must be submitted to OCRM at: 1362 McMillan Avenue, Suite 400, Charleston, S. C. 29405 by November 6th, 2023. If applying through a field office, please use the following: Beaufort address: 104 Parker Drive, Beaufort, S. C. 29906. Myrtle Beach address: 927 Shine Drive, Myrtle Beach, S. C. 29577

October 26

1945: Donald Patrick “Pat” Conroy, an author for whom Beaufort played a prominent role both in his works and his life, is born in Atlanta.

Among Conroy’s works were The Water Is Wide, The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini.

2019: The Beaufort Academy volleyball team defeats Cathedral Academy, 3-0 (25-16 25-17, 25-15) a Wilson Hall in Sumter to win the SCISA Class A state championship.

October 28 2018: Seabrook native and Whale Branch Early College High School graduate Dee Delaney makes his NFL debut at cornerback for the Miami Dolphins against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

– Compiled by Mike McCombs

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Dog of the Week: Harley is one of our longest residents – she has been with us for more that 800 consecutive days.

She is a beautiful, smart, and energetic dog who would make a great companion. Harley is 5 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

CORRECTION:

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

In the October 12 edition of The Island News, Battery Creek High School’s Merrick Ellenberger is misidentified in a photograph on Page B3.

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Cat of the Week: Shadow is ready to be someone's punk rock bestie. She loves to greet any visitors that come to room 1 at our adoption center. Shadow is often found waiting by the door to receive pets and a snack.

She came to us with another cat and would enjoy a home with a buddy in her future home. Shadow is a year old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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NEWS

Highway Patrol pursuit leads to crash, fire

An attempted traffic stop by the S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) on Thursday, Oct. 19 ended in a fiery crash near the intersection of Grober Hill Road and Savannah Highway. Photos courtesy of The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department

By Mike McCombs The Island News An attempted traffic stop by the S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) last week ended in a fiery crash.

At 10:07 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, a State Trooper tried to stop a 2015 Kia Optima for speeding, but was unsuccessful in getting the car to stop, and a pursuit occurred, according to SCHP spokesman Trooper Nick Pye. According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the trooper requested assistance with a pursuit at Clydesdale Cir-

cle. Before the deputy could assist, he was advised the trooper had lost contact with the vehicle on Grober Hill Road and had called off the pursuit.

Shortly afterward, the trooper was advised by a witness that they saw the vehicle crash into the brush line near the intersection of Grober Hill Road and Savannah Highway.

The trooper and the deputy arrived and cleared the vehicle of a driver and two passengers. Moments later, flames emerged from the vehicle, and it quickly became

fully engulfed in flames.

The City of Beaufort/ Town of Port Royal Fire Department responded and extinguished the vehicle fire, but both lanes of Savannah Highway heading toward Parris Island were shut down for approximately two hours.

Meanwhile, the occupants of the vehicle fled but were apprehended within minutes after getting stuck in pluff mud.

The driver was identified as 22-year-old Christian Dubois of Beaufort. His passengers were Darrius Jenkins

and Myron Simmons.

Ultimately, while his passengers were released, Dubois was arrested by the trooper and charged with Speeding, Driving Under Suspension and Failure to Stop For a Blue Light.

He was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center and has since been released.

The Town of Port Royal Police responded to this call, as well.

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

Beaufort Walk for Water raises record $84,000 Walk set marks for participants, contributions

From staff reports Beaufort County residents from both sides of the Broad River laced up their walking shoes and banded together to raise a record $84,000 in the seventh annual Beaufort County Walk for Water in September to fight the global water crisis.

Participants met at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal on Sept. 16 and Wright Family Park in Bluffton on Sept. 23, carrying buckets for about three miles to symbolize the walk millions of women and children in The seventh annual Beaufort County Walk for Water in September raised developing countries make daily to collect water that’s often contami- a record $84,000 to fight the global water crisis. Photo courtesy of nated. The event raises money for Jeanne Reynolds Water Mission, a Charleston-based also a historic high at 715 — and the Christian engineering organization and disaster areas.

Even more important than the money raised is what those efforts that builds sustainable safe water solutions in developing countries number of registered walkers — will help achieve: a life-changing

difference for people in desperate need of clean, safe water for a year.

“We all woke up this morning not wondering where we’d get water to drink, and if it would be safe. Two billion people around the world can’t say that,” Mary Howell, Water Mission’s senior director of community involvement, told the crowd gathered in Port Royal. “Every 37 seconds someone loses their life because of water. The work we’re doing here together is going to change nearly 2,000 lives.”

David Foland of Port Royal said he’s participated in the Walk for Water for the past three years.

“It’s so important to get water to people who don’t have it,” he said. “It’s one of the basics of life.

Do It for You,

We have water and the rest of the world needs it, too.”

Kathy Wiles of Beaufort, another three-year veteran of the Walk, agreed. “It means so much to have clean, fresh water,” she said. “I love all the support from people who come out and do this.”

Megan Cook said she’s been traveling from Savannah to Beaufort for the Walk since 2018. “I always come. It means a lot to me.

I’m a water engineer, so providing clean water and sharing the love of Jesus are my two favorite things.”

For more information or to donate, visit the Beaufort County Walk for Water website at https:// walkforwater.rallybound.org/walkfor-water-beaufort or call 843-7697395.

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Purchase your $99 voucher this October and use it to get screened within six months at one of our locations in Beaufort, Okatie or Hilton Head Island.

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To purchase your screening mammogram, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/SaveOnMammos.

Select your preferred location (Beaufort, Okatie or Hilton Head Island) and click “Add to Cart.”

Early detection is the best protection.

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Make Your Purchase Online Pay in advance by October 31 with a credit card, HSA/FSA account, or PayPal. Vouchers can be used up to six months from the time of purchase.

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If other procedures or views are necessary at the time of the exam, there may be additional charges for the patient and/or their insurance plan.

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Converted jail to anchor residential development in downtown Beaufort

By Tony Kukulich The Post And Courier BEAUFORT — As far as anyone can tell, a project underway in downtown Beaufort to transform a jail into a residential space is the first of its kind in the country.

The conversion of the former Beaufort County Jail into nine condominiums will serve as the centerpiece of a broader plan to bring a variety of housing options, including workforce housing, to the city's historic Northwest Quadrant neighborhood.

Jeff Wheeler of Wheeler & Wheeler Properties, the entity spearheading the project, told The Post and Courier the jail project will serve as the catalyst to turn two blocks of "wasted space" into a vibrant neighborhood.

"It restores a residential character to what has become a largely commercial character," Wheeler said during a Sept. 13 presentation to the City of Beaufort Historic Review Board.

An idea forms Zack Wheeler, son of Jeff and partner at Wheeler & Wheeler Properties, said his first idea for the former jail was to convert it into a bar. He even had a name ready. It was going to be called "Doing Time."

There was some precedent for the effort. Research conducted by the Garvin Design Group found a jail in Wisconsin that had been successfully converted to a bar.

But the prevalence of churches in the Beaufort neighborhood and the area's residential focus led the father-and-son team to reconsider their options.

The new plan called for the conversion of the jail into a living space, and the project became just one part of a three-part plan to expand housing options in the neighborhood.

"We're good at residential," Jeff Wheeler said. "That's our sweet spot."

This isn't the first time the Wheelers have repurposed a building for residential use. The firm successfully converted Fannie McCants Elementary School in Columbia into 11 townhomes.

At the start of this project four years ago, the Wheelers worked with a former owner of the jail, Esther Harnett, to jointly manage the conversion. In 2021, Harnett sold the building to the Wheelers for $525,000.

"We're the fourth group to try and do something with the jail," Wheeler said, acknowledging the challenges presented by the project. "It just takes perseverance."

A three-phase plan The Wheelers' plan is comprised of three phases and covers a two-block area bordered by Prince, King, Monson and Harrington streets. The first phase, Justice Place, includes the conversion of the jail into a mix of one-

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Renovation work is underway to convert the former Beaufort County Jail into nine condominiums in Beaufort as seen Oct. 11, 2023. The project will serve as the centerpiece of a three-part plan to revitalize two blocks of the historic Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Tony Kukulich/Post And Courier and two-bedroom condominiums ranging from 630 square feet to 1,050 square feet. The building is expected to be ready for tenants in the summer of 2024.

Justice Square will include 11 single-family homes and a pair of duplexes on the same block as the former jail. The homes will sell at market rates with prices expected to be in the $300,000 range.

"We really want to make it affordable for that middle market," said Jeff Wheeler.

Finally, Justice Park will include 39 units made up of a mix of single-family homes, duplexes and fourplexes that will qualify as affordable or workforce housing.

They will remain rental units for 30 years. According to Jeff Wheeler, both Justice Park and Justice Square will share the same exterior design elements, leaving no visible delineation between the workforce and market-rate homes.

The commitment to workforce housing is a key component of the project, said Wendy Zara, who serves on the Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust. The trust was formed with the express purpose of expanding the supply of affordable housing in the two-county region. She believes that the project may serve as a model for future development efforts.

"It's hard to get affordable housing," Zara said. "The costs, which are multiple, make it so it doesn't pencil out. We're really excited about what they're doing."

Dan Blackmon, president of the Northwest Quadrant Neighborhood Association, said he's glad that workforce housing is coming to the neighborhood, but expressed concern about the number of homes that will face Prince Street between Monson and Wilmington streets. The plan has nine homes facing the street, while the typical number is

six or less.

"That may be too much for the Quadrant," he said.

Plans for the new housing units received conceptual approval from Beaufort's Historic Review Board during its Sept. 13 meeting.

Beaufort City Manager Scott Marshall said the Wheelers' redevelopment initiative aligns with the city's focus on providing housing options for working families, young families and young professionals.

"I do not believe in my heart of hearts that the (Historic Review Board) would have been OK with that conceptual approval if the plan did not offer aesthetic and functional improvement to that area," Marshall added.

Some history Blackmon explained that the Northwest Quadrant was established by formerly enslaved people who bought lots during tax sales around the end of the Civil War. The new landowners constructed small, simple homes, often with whatever materials were easily available. Freedman's cottages were, and still are, a hallmark of the neighborhood.

For reasons that have been lost to history, it appears that the two blocks that are the focus of the Wheelers' project never saw residential development.

The 1905 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map shows that these two blocks were empty except for the jail that was built in 1867 and a couple of outbuildings. Blackmon said it's possible that the freedman's cottages on those blocks simply weren't recorded on the map, but cottages are recorded on other blocks in the neighborhood.

By the early 20th century, the 1867 jail was in need of replacement. Architect Jules D. Levin, a Beaufort native, was tapped

to design the new jail. Later in his career, Levin added a number of notable local buildings to his portfolio, including Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort High School and the Beaufort Naval Hospital.

Located at 1409 King Street, the two-story, white stucco jail with green accents was built in 1938.

The South Carolina Department of Archives and History called the jail a "well developed example of Art Deco/Moderne architecture."

When it opened in 1939, the jail featured 11 cells. A two-story addition was added to the building's west side, and Levin was again called upon for the design. A visitation room was added to the back of the facility around 1975.

According to Maj. Angela Viens, public information officer for the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, the county stopped taking prisoners there in 1990, and they sold the building in 2007. It has since changed hands several times.

Preservation and adaptation The developers and their chosen design firm, Garvin Design Group, face myriad challenges converting the jail to residential use. Chief among them, Jeff Wheeler said, is coordinating the various entities that had a say in how the project was handled.

Those include Beaufort County, the City of Beaufort and the National Park Service as the building sits within the National Historic Landmark District.

Nearly every detail of the $3.2 million restoration effort is controlled by the National Park Service down to the type of brush that can be used to clean and restore the extensive ironwork in the building.

Inside the building, there was lead paint and asbestos to deal

with, not to mention the mountain of debris that had accumulated over the decades that the jail sat empty.

"Just getting it cleaned out to where they could begin the abatement process was an extensive effort," Zack Wheeler said.

The design challenges were no less daunting. Designers had to balance the preservation of the stoic structure with a need to create a livable space that would attract tenants.

"We wanted to preserve the elements of the jail that make it identifiable as a jail, and we wanted to maintain the characteristics that make it unique," said Meg Syms, marketing director for the Garvin Design Group.

There were practical challenges. The bars on the windows needed to remain in place, but fire safety requirements wouldn't allow bars on windows. Faced with seemingly contradictory requirements, the design team got lucky when they found a window with hinges on the bars. The Park Service allowed hinges to be added to the windows necessary to satisfy the fire marshal, and the problem was solved.

Inside, some of the hallmark cells will be left in place, while others have been cut so that only the headers remain.

"We've been really careful about selective removal, so we're hanging on to as much as we can while still making these units as comfortable as possible," Syms said.

Light fixtures and paint will be used to warm the interior design.

The exposed concrete will remain for ceilings and floors in the bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens, while bathrooms, closets and corridors will have more finished look. Damaged bars, railings and other ironwork will be repaired with replacement pieces fabricated and welded into place on-site.

The founder of 303 Associates, Dick Stewart, has restored several abandoned buildings in downtown Beaufort and is familiar with the challenges.

"It's an expensive process to undertake without any certainty of success," Stewart said. "It's got a higher level of risk than new construction, but it's very meaningful to the community because it's right in the middle of where infrastructure already exists."

This article is published through The Post And Courier News Collaborative, a partnership created to inform readers across the state.

Senator Scott accepting applications for internships

From staff reports U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the spring of 2024.

The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work with public service professionals and gain practical experience in constituent services, government policy, and more. Students of all majors, particularly those studying governmental affairs, public policy, or communications, are welcome to apply.

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Washington, D.C. Office In Washington, interns will research legislation, attend congressional hearings and briefings, assist with press tasks, and help manage correspondence on various issues.

Responsibilities also include answering phones and other administrative tasks.

Interns in this office will gain a stronger understanding of the lawmaking process,

while also improving their communications and customer service skills.

South Carolina Offices (North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville) In the state offices, interns will take an active role in the community, working on state-based projects while also answering phones, completing research, and being an integral part of day-to-day office operations.

Interns in these offices are able to assist with issues that affect South Carolinians each day.

Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students' course schedules but generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students may also gain course credit for completing the internship program. Interested students can apply through Scott’s website at https://bit.ly/3xJYF6Y. For additional questions, contact the internship coordinator at internships@ scott.senate.gov or 202-224-6121.

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Sheriff ’s Office warns public as scams cost Beaufort County residents Callers are impersonating BCSO deputies, IRS agents; demand immediate payments

By Mike McCombs The Island News If someone contacts you by phone or text and tells you they are a law enforcement officer and you need to send them money to avoid arrest, by no means should you give them any money.

According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), a scam has been used locally where fraudsters are impersonating law enforcement officers.

The BCSO has recently received several calls from community members reporting they have been solicited by a person representing the Sheriff's Office for payment of fines or penalties related to missed jury duty or some other legal obligation.

The scammer typically asks the victim to come to the Sheriff's Office to pay a fine, but ultimately re-directs them to a local business to obtain another method of payment (gift cards of some sort, or even in a recent case, Bitcoin). The scammer uses threats of arrest if they actually appear in person at the office but

suggests they will accept the gift card payment over the phone.

“Our stance is as law enforcement, we do not collect penalties or fines. That is up to the court,” said Maj. Angela Viens, spokesperson for the BCSO. “We will never call and solicit money from you. Nor will any vendor (for the court). They’re not going to call you and solicit fines. There is a method for paying penalties and fines on their website.”

Viens said if someone receives a call like this, they should simply hang up.

“If there’s ever a question, just give us a call,” Viens said. “And by all means, don’t give them any banking information.”

Last week, a scam artist posing as a BCSO deputy convinced a St. Helena Island woman that “she had missed a federal jury duty summons and was now facing arrest,” according to an incident report. To avoid

any potential penalties, the woman’s husband “went to Food Lion and used a Bitcoin machine to send the suspect $4,520.”

According to the report, the man realized it was a scam when the suspect and his “major” tried to get more money out of him while he was still at the machine.

According to a report filed Sunday, a man claiming to be a BCSO deputy called a Lady’s Island woman and told her she had three outstanding warrants for missing jury duty. The woman said she spoke to two separate people on the phone, realizing it was a scam when the two men asked for two different amounts of money. But it was not before she had already lost a total of $600.

“The scammers are very innovative,” Viens said. “It’s always, ‘you’re going to be arrested’ or ‘there’s going to be a warrant out for you.’ They accomplish their scams by threats.

They’ll suggest you get a gift card or Green Dot cards. They will stay on the phone until you have the card in hand, then you give them the number and they hang up.”

And just because you avoid this scam doesn’t mean the next one isn’t already here.

“If you look on our Facebook page, there is another scam,” Viens said. “People posing as IRS agents call citizens or businesses, wanting people to pay penalties.”

According to the IRS, callers make aggressive calls posing as IRS agents, using fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers in hopes of stealing taxpayer money or personal information. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling.

Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a gift card or wire transfer. Victims may be threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license.

Over the weekend, the IRS received a report from a Beaufort County business similar to the IRS impersonation phone scam. The business is out more than $1,000.

Like law enforcement, the IRS does not call to demand immediate payment. Generally, the IRS will mail you a bill if you owe any taxes.

The IRS does not threaten to have you arrested for not paying, demand payment without giving you the opportunity to appeal the amount it says you owe or ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.

The IRS and the BCSO emphasize, if you feel like you’ve been a victim of a scam, report it to local law enforcement. And stay vigilant.

Scammers are constantly coming up with new and clever scams.

“There’s always a variety,” Viens said. “There’s always something new.”

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

LCLV receives first-time funding from Sisters of Charity

From staff reports Lowcountry Legal Volunteers is accustomed to lending a helping hand. This time, the organization was on the receiving end.

For the first time, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers has received a $5,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The foundation awards grants to nonprofits that strive to reduce pover-

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No topic was off limits.

Right off the bat, Bishop Kenneth C. Doe of Bethesda Christian Fellowship on St. Helena Island expressed his gratitude.

“Thank you for upholding the law by upholding the Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO) District,” Doe said.

As the evening’s first speaker, Doe set the tone for many of the evening’s 25 speakers, as Pine Island and the fight over its development were a common theme. Many attendees carried signs, showing their support for protecting St. Helena Island and the CPO, while only a couple supported the proposed Pine Island development.

“Thank you on behalf off the Sea Islands and the Gullah/Geechee nation, …” said Marquetta Goodwine, more commonly known as Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. “They are proud to know that this county has done the right thing by defending the CPO.”

ty throughout the state of South Carolina and beyond.

“The Sisters of Charity Foundation grant will allow us to continue our mission of providing equal access to justice to hundreds of people and their families,” LCLV Ex-

ecutive Director and Attorney Anne Caywood said in a news release In 2022, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers held 24 free legal clinics, assisted more than 500 clients and their families and provided more than $2.5 million in free legal services to those living and living and working in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties.

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Queen Quet also informed Council that the Gullah/Geechee Nation had submitted a proposal to the Army Corps of Engineers to “help raise causeways and retrofit ditches to help St. Helena Island” deal with rising seawater and a large number of low-lying roads.

SCORE and the S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are also partners in the project, and the County will likely be included.

Cooperation is required because the causeways are owned by and the responsibility of the Corps of Engineers, while the roads belong to either the County or the state.

Janet McCauley, along with others, praised the Council for the willingness to have this kind of meeting.

“We recognize the tremendous amount of time you spend in meeting and in our communities, and it’s a thankless job,” she said.

McCauley was concerned about the increasing lack of decorum in public meetings.

“It’s not constructive problem solving,” she said. “We need to work together.”

Allison Davidow’s concern was a practical one.

“I sat three rows back at yesterday’s meeting,” she

said. “It’s impossible to hear you folks.”

She questioned the “audio facilities for this particular room,” and said the person she could hear best at yesterday’s meeting was a Councilman who wasn’t even present. Instead, he was participating remotely on Zoom.

Stephanie Bolden Richards encouraged the Council to take action on the Lady’s Island Plan, expanding their concept of the “downtown area” of Lady’s Island – from the Woods Memorial Bride to the Sam’s Point Road/ Lady’s Island Drive intersection – and viewing the surrounding larger area instead as a commerce zone.

The goal, she said, should be to zone and attract the type of businesses and services Lady’s Island doesn’t currently have to lessen the need to go off-island, thus decreasing traffic.

“Thank you,” Councilwoman Alice Howard said.

“You have a good comprehensive idea of what could happen on Lady’s Island.”

Howard also stressed the need for cooperation in this matter with the City of Beaufort.

Mare Deckard was concerned about the responsibilities of the two County

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from page A1 referee youth sports and to run a cheerleading camp at some point during her tenure as the Beaufort Parks and Recreation Director.

A complaint was previously filed against Loper alleging that she used a Bobcat type vehicle and possibly an excavator owned by Beaufort County Public Works to “regrade her property and lay fresh dirt and gravel.”

Loper was terminated on Monday, Oct. 9, and several sources within the Beaufort County gov-

ernment have told The Island News that she was terminated because of her treatment of an employee.

Amundson is Eric under investigaGreenway tion for allegedly purchasing a $10,000 sponsorship on behalf of Beaufort County for the RBC Heritage PGA tournament on Hilton Head Island in March 2023.

According to the complainant, Beaufort County had never had a hospitality tent at the Heritage.

The purchased hospitality tent and sky box included tickets to the tournament and access to alcohol.

unteers was part of the Immediate Needs category.

These grants are designed for organizations that meet the fundamental needs of people experiencing poverty in South Carolina. Sisters of Charity Foundation awarded $390,000 across 75 different organizations in this category.

Lowcountry Legal Volunteers assists with adoptions, child custody, visitation,

guardianships, divorce, name changes, simple consumer matters, eviction actions, lease termination, non-refund of security deposits, simple wills and probate.

“We are dedicated to empowering nonprofits across the state as we seek to meet our mission to reduce poverty in South Carolina,” said Macon Lovelace, the Chairman of the Board of Sisters of Charity Foundation of

South Carolina. “Through collective action and innovative ideas, we will continue to take meaningful steps together to create a South Carolina where all people have the resources they need to thrive.”

To learn more about LCLV, or to donate to its mission of providing equal access to justice to everyone despite income, visit www.lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org.

Ronald Walsh stands at the podium and makes his remarks to Beaufort County Council during the County County Chat on Tuesday at Council Chambers. Members of the public were invited to speak to Council members in a more relaxed atmosphers, most of which concered the proposed development of St. Helena Island. Bob Sofaly/The Island News attorneys and whether or not Council was getting the best advice. Arnold Brown stressed the need for Council to have “good, trusted, reliable information.”

“If you don’t get good information,” he said, “it will make you look bad.”

Ernestine Atkins wanted to know why, 25 years after it was first on a County agenda, Airport Circle had still not been paved.

“We have asked the County to pave that road several times,” she said. “Each time a storm or high tide washes it down, they come and

Amundson allegedly attended the golf tournament every day along with his son and Greenway and then hid the Shannon invoice for the purLoper chase of the sponsorship for several months.

Lastly, the concerned Beaufort County citizen filed a complaint against Jared Fralix for allegedly stealing Beaufort County resources by charging his electric vehicle using a charger that was installed only to charge the electric vehicles that are owned and used by the county.

repair it.”

Gardenia Simmons-White made her case that Penn Center should be the home of a new Cultural Arts Center on St. Helena. Chris Campbell discussed emulating an Isle of Palms statute limiting single-use plastics.

Urbie West discussed his family’s inability to develop its land in Seabrook because of confusion about a conservation easement and the Beaufort County Northern Regional Plan.

Ronald Walsh asked Council to stop developers from illegally cutting trees on his

He has been accused of holding meetings strategically so that he was at the location where the charging station Hank is so that he could Admundson charge his car.

These four new complaints bring the number of complaints currently under investigation by the S.C. State Ethics Commission to seven.

In addition to the complaints filed previously filed against Loper and Greenway, former Deputy County Administrator Whitney Richland has been accused of con-

Lady’s Island property.

And Beaufort County Board of Education member William Smith took Council to task.

“What time did this meeting start tonight?” he asked. “Six o’clock. Because people have jobs and had to have time to get here. What time do regular Council meetings start? Five. You just told me all I need to know. You don’t want people at Council meetings.”

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

spiring to attempt to purchase almost 600 weighted blankets from a company allegedly owned by Richland’s husband for Jared $35,644.

Fralix Richland resigned from her position with the county in August 2023.

Delayna Earley lives in Beaufort with her husband, two children and Jack Russell. She formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She joined The Island News in 2022. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.

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NEWS

A skeleton on Congress Street

A house at 811 Congress Street in the Northwest Quadrant was in the process of being taken apart Monday morning, Oct. 23 until City building inspectors put a stop/work order on the residential property for not having a demolition permit. Lolita Huckaby, The Island News

NEWS BRIEFS

New Sea Island Spirits airing on BCTV

October is a month of ghosts, hobgoblins, spirits and mischief. In celebration of Halloween season, Beaufort County Television (BCTV) kicks off a new series entitled Sea Island Spirits.

Sea Island Spirits is based on different haunts in the Beaufort County area, sharing the history behind the most famous buildings, superstitions, and folklore. Multiple locals, historians, and folklore storytellers are interviewed and tell the story of each legend as they have heard and researched it.

Episodes include local legends such as Bottle Trees, the Lands End Light, and Fort Mitchel.

Sea Island Spirits airs on Wednesday at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.

Sea Island Spirits will air on BCTV's YouTube channel and on BCTV, which can be found on cable channels Comcast – Ch. 2; Hargray – Chs. 9 and 113; Spectrum – Ch. 1304. Stay tuned on our social media platforms for more updates about the series.

If you have a story suggestion, witnessed a local legend, have proof of Beaufort County legends, or anything else that you'd like to add to the show, please fill out the form at https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/bctv/ sea-island-spirits.html.

Historic Port Royal Foundation Oyster Roast Fundraiser

The Historic Port Royal Foundation is hosting an Oyster Roast Fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28 at Live Oak Park in Port Royal. Tickets are $40 online at www. portroyalhistory.org or $45 at the event. Enjoy oysters, homemade chili, desserts and a

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from page A1 hancement Committee also issued a press release announcing their support for the bond referendum stating that “quality schools are not only essential for the education of our children but also for the well-being and morale of our military personnel and their families.”

2019 Bond Referendum Beaufort citizens previously voted for a $344 million referendum in 2019, which passed with about 70% of the vote and included renovations to district athletic facilities, safety and security measures, playground equipment improvements at elementary school facilities, expansions to schools to help deal with capacity issues that the schools are facing as the population continues to grow.

The funds also went to construct the new Robert Smalls Leadership Academy opened earlier this year.

Rodriguez made a promise that if the referendum in 2019 passed, he would establish a citizen led oversight committee made up of CPAs, urban planners, civil engineers and project managers.

This committee was called Citizen Led Oversight Committee (CLOC) and was established as an independent group of volunteers who monitored all referendum building projects, schedules, budgets and expenditures.

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raffle. An award will be given for the most Creek Nature Trail at the Penn Center Nacreative Halloween costume. tional Historic Landmark District at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28. The hike will begin at Darrah Hall, last around an hour and cover apCounty residents can proximately one mile of walking. properly dispose of As the summer heat of the Lowcountry turns to the relatively cooler weather of fall, prescription drugs The Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug many of the region’s birds are on the move.

Abuse Department (BCADAD), in part- Join a Park Ranger and Bill Jirousek from nership with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s the Fripp Island Audubon Club for a guidOffice, is again participating in the DEA ed walk to learn more about environmental National Rx Take Back program that allows stewardship of the coastal marsh, and the people to properly dispose of unused pre- birds, trees, plants, and wildlife that call St. scription drugs.

Helena Island home.

The event will be held Saturday, October Participants are encouraged to wear long 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at two locations: pants and closed toed shoes, and dress ap• Beaufort County Bluffton Government propriately for the weather. The park will Center, 4819 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton; have binoculars to loan out for the hike, but • Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Law participants are invited to bring their own as Enforcement Center, 2001 Duke Street, well.

Beaufort.

Drop-off is for pills only. Please do not bring liquids or sharps/needles. Both lo- Phillips, Ashmore have cations will have proper at-home disposal campaign events scheduled solutions for all who stop by.

Port Royal Town Councilman Kevin PhilFor those who can't attend the event, lo- lips is holding a Get Out the Vote Rally from cal drop-off sites are conveniently located 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday Nov. 5 at Shellring Ale around the County and are available any Works, 1111 11th Street, Port Royal. time.

There will be music provided by Campfire More information on DEA National Tyler.

Rx Take Back can be found at https://bit.

Also, Port Royal Town Councilman Jerry ly/3ooeKh8.

Ashmore will host Chili and Chilling on the For more information about this event, banks of Battery Creek under the Live Oak, call the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug down from Fishcamp, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Abuse Department at 843-255-6013. on Sunday, Oct. 29, just after Port Royal’s Trunk or Treat.

Rotary Club of the Lowcountry hosting oyster roast

Rotary Club of the Lowcountry is sponsoring the 26th annual Family Oyster Roast from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 and Live Oaks Park in Port Royal.

Tickets are $40 each and include oysters, beer, wine, soda, hot dogs, chili and desserts.

Tickets can be purchased at Bay Street Jewelers and Palmetto State Bank.

Live music by Mike Kavanaugh. There will be door prizes and live and silent auction items. Oyster knives are available for purReconstruction Era National chase.

Historical Park to host bird, Beaufort County State ATAX For more information, contact Pinky Harnature walk at Penn Center Grant Applications available riot at 843-252-9452 or pmgradick2005@ The Beaufort County Accommodations hotmail.com.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free bird- Tax Board has begun accepting State ATAX watching and nature hike along the Capers grant applications from organizations in – Compiled from staff reports

If the upcoming bond referenMost of the money will go to dum passes, this same committee rebuild Hilton Head High School will be overseeing this bond refer- ($167.4 million), replace Lady’s Isendum. land Middle School ($65 million) and build a new elementary school 2023 Bond Referendum in Bluffton ($56.6 million).

There were more than 900 Career and technical education volunteer hours of reviewing fa- renovations and additions cost cilities’ needs over a five-month $36.4 million, a new gym for Riverperiod as the Community Project view Charter School will cost $19.2 Review Committee (CPRC) 2.0 million and a new Early Childcare visited facilities county-wide to as- Center in Bluffton is $29.7 million. sess them and decide what needed The rest of the money will go to be addressed. toward additional safety and secuWork on the current referendum rity enhancements, parking lots, began in December 2022, accord- drives, sidewalks, furniture, HVAC ing to a presentation by Rodriguez. replacements, constructing a Originally, the committee sought kitchen for Right Choices Alternato replace Hilton Head Island tive Program and building a techHigh School and Lady’s Island nology warehouse imaging center.

Middle School, purchase land for According to Rodriguez, if the future schools, expand the career referendum passes, they could and technical education opportu- be moving forward with some of nities, improve safety and security, these projects as early as spring build a new elementary school in 2024, while some aspects would Bluffton, replace HVACs, build a be implemented in coming years. gym for Riverview Charter School and establish a technology ware- The question house imaging center all without The official ballot question is as increasing the millage. follows: Rodriguez took their recomShall the Board of Education mendations combined with the Facility Condition Assessment, of the School District of Beaufort school district needs, two cost esti- County, South Carolina (the “School mators and financial advisor input District”) be empowered to issue, at and he compiled a 2023 Referen- one time or from time to time, general obligation bonds of the School dum Project List.

In June 2023, Rodriguez spoke District, in a principal amount of to the BCSD Board of Education not exceeding $439,035,000, the and provided them with a break- proceeds of which shall be used to down of the proposed funding be- finance the costs (including archifore they voted to submit the refer- tectural, engineering, legal and reendum in November. lated fees) of the following:

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Beaufort County wishing to receive grants from the 2% state accommodations tax fund.

South Carolina law allows for a 2% tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and fund tourism-related activities in municipalities and counties within the state.

As a result, individuals staying overnight in hotels, motels, inns, and vacation rentals pay 2% in addition to the statewide sales tax and any local sales and use tax applied to their lodging cost.

The current year application (2023/2024) is available online at https://bit.ly/3zzZLE4.

Applications will not be accepted or reviewed if received incomplete or after 5 p.m. on November 3.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Brycen Campbell at atax@bcgov.net.

• Re-building and equipping Hilton Head Island High School including renovation, construction of additional space and demolition of a portion of existing facility; • Constructing and equipping a new replacement school for Lady’s Island Middle School on its current location including demolition of the existing facility; • Constructing and equipping a new PreK-5 elementary school in Bluffton; • Constructing and equipping a new early childhood center in Bluffton, including space for support services; • Constructing and equipping additional space at the Riverview Charter School including a new gymnasium; • Constructing and equipping Career and Technology Education Renovations and Additions » Beaufort High School – Renovations and Addition » Bluffton High School – Addition » May River High School – Renovations and Addition; • Constructing and equipping a Technology and Warehouse Imaging Center; • Constructing and equipping a kitchen to be used for the Right Choices Alternative Program and the District Educational Services Center;

• Constructing, acquiring and installing HVAC equipment at multiple school facilities; • Acquiring and installing furniture at multiple school facilities; • Constructing improvements to parking lots/driveways/sidewalks at multiple school facilities; and • Constructing, acquiring, and installing additional safety and security enhancements at multiple school facilities?

If the voter wishes to vote in favor of the question, fill in the oval next to “In favor of the question/yes;” if the voter wishes to vote against the question, fill in the oval next to the words, “Opposed to the question/ no.” {

In favor of the question/yes

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Opposed to the question/no

If passed, taxpayers would not see a change in the amount they pay because of the millage rate, which is the number of mills imposed on taxpayers to meet the district’s budget.

One mill is equal to 1/1000 of a dollar, according to the Beaufort County Auditor’s website.

Delayna Earley lives in Beaufort with her husband, two children and Jack Russell. She formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She joined The Island News in 2022. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.

NEWS & ARTS

Alvin Ord’s changes hands Sandwich shop has been in business 40 years

By Cele and Lynn Seldon Lowcountry Weekly Alvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop, a staple in the Beaufort/Port Royal area since 1983, has had a change in ownership.

But don’t expect much to change anytime soon at the Ribaut Road landmark.

Longtime owners Tom and Marie Lewis sold Alvin Ord’s to Nick Borreggine and his family in June.

Borreggine was so worried about “the new guy taking over the iconic local spot,” he waited until reLongtime owners Tom and Marie Lewis sold Alvin Ord’s cently to announce that he Sandwich Shop in Port Royal to Nick Borreggine and his family had taken over.

“We actually bought Al- in June. Photo courtesy of SK Signs, Designs and Marketing vin Ord’s back in June,” Borreggine said. “We wanted to torch in the next phase. the Lewises and the Borprove to the town that we ar- Hopefully, we will make it reggine family goes back two decades when Nick en’t going to change a thing. another 40 years.”

We are pleased to carry the The relationship between first came to Beaufort and

opened Panini’s. He leaned on Tom Lewis for help and advice.

Borreggine eventually sold Panini’s and went on to open Port Royal’s Fat Patties in 2012 and Shellring Ale Works in 2022.

“I can honestly say that without Tom, we would not be where we are today,” Nick Borreggine said.

When it came time for Tom and Marie to sell Alvin Ord’s and retire, they remembered Borreggine saying that if ever they were considering closing or selling, he’d like the first right of refusal.

“We couldn’t think of a better person,” said Tom Lewis.

“The way he runs his business and treats his employees is impressive. He was the kind of person we wanted to sell the business to.”

So the Lewises passed the reins to Nick Borreggine along with his partner (and father), Nick, and their wives, Michele and Kathy.

About Alvin Ord’s, Nick Borreggine said, “It’s not just one thing. It’s being a part of the community, giving back, the staff, the homemade bread, the quality ingredients. It is because of these things that it fits in with our business model so well.”

A big part of the success of Alvin Ord’s is clearly the staff. There are six full-time employees — in addition to Marie Lewis, who plans to continue working there for the foreseeable future — who have all been with the shop for 12 to 30-plus years. Mary, Sunny, Ronette, Mollie, Eriko and Lisa manage the

baking, the sandwich making, the counter ordering, and the smiles all day long.

“When Tom first approached me, it was a deal breaker for both of us if the women would not stay on,” Borreggine said. “They are all so pleasant, cheerful and gracious.”

“A secret that my grandfather told me once,” Lewis said, “was that if you start a business and give your customer the highest quality you can give them at the best price and with a smile, people will come back.”

And, indeed, people have been lining up for Alvin Ord’s sandwiches for 40plus years and counting.

This article is an edited version of a larger piece, which appeared in Lowcountry Weekly.

JSLB’s 8th annual Touch-a-Truck set for Saturday

From staff reports The Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) will host its eighth annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Beaufort Executive Airport.

Touch-a-Truck is a family-friendly event open to children of all ages. There will be a designated Quiet Hour from 10 to 11 a.m. for those sensitive to noise. The cost of admission is $5 per person and is free for children under 2 years of age.

Touch-a-Truck offers a unique and interactive experience for children. They will have the op-

portunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community, including a fire truck, a patrol car, stormwater vehicles, and construction vehicles.

New this year, the event will also feature airplanes and helicopters.

“We are thrilled to bring a new level of excitement to our Toucha-Truck event this year. As JSLB members, we love hosting this unique event for the Beaufort community and are very excited for the new location and the addition of airplanes for attendees,” JSLB Touch-a-Truck Chairwoman Katie Herrera said in a news release.

“The designated Quiet Hour has been well received, and it will continue this year for kids sensitive to noise and lights. We are working hard to put on a safe, fun-filled event that will help us raise money that goes right back into our community through non-profit grants we will give out in the spring.”

There will be food trucks, music and plenty of on-site parking.

Please note: • In the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Saturday, Nov. 4.

• Pets will not be allowed at the event.

• Touch-a-Truck will take place

immediately after The Flying Frog 5k.

“Touch-a-Truck offers families a memorable experience every year, and we are excited to continue our annual fall fundraiser for the league. More than 1,000 members of our community joined us last year, and we’re happy to provide a bigger venue for everyone this year,” JSLB President Emily Kremer said. “JSLB has been supporting women and children in Beaufort since 2005 through the grants we give out to community organizations. Our mission statement, ‘Together we have a greater impact than we do individually’ tru-

ly drives our passion.”.

The Junior Service League of Beaufort is a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of women, children and families in the Beaufort County community. Since its founding, the league has donated more than $125,000 and provides regular volunteers to organizations such as the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) and Hopeful Horizons.

JSLB also hosts a free prom dress boutique in the spring along with spring and fall annual fundraising events.

Lunch With Author Series continues

From staff reports USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts continues its Lunch With Author Series at noon Tuesday, Nov. 7 with Tracy Enerson Woods at Belfair Country Club in Bluffton.

Her new book, The President’s Wife, shines a light on the brilliant and fascinating woman who made it her mission to protect her sick husband — and her country — at all

costs. It is a vivid re-imagining of the Wilsons’ timeless love story and the birth of their political partnership, as well as a timely and Tracy compelling look at Woods the life of a woman who was thrust into something extraordinary and proved she could

more than handle the challenge.

Books will be available for purchase and the author will be signing books. Reservations must be made

by October 31. Tickets are $60.

The Lunch With Author series will continue on December 19, with Jon Clinch and his latest book The General and Julia. For additional information, go to USCBCenterForTheArts.com or call 843-521-4145.

WANT TO GO? Who: Author Tracy Enerson Woods What: USCB Lunch With Author Series Where: Belfair Clubhouse, 200 Belfair Oaks Blvd., Bluffton When: Noon, Tuesday, Nov 7 Tickets: $60 at USCBCenterForTheArts.com

Shorts @ High Noon continues November 1

From staff reports Shorts @ High Noon, the weekday series of short film screenings of selections from the Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF), continues on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Every Wednesday, checkin is at 11:30 a.m., at the Technical College Of The Lowcountry Auditorium (Building 12) at 921 Ribaut

A composite of many pieces which may be on display at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery’s all-member display this fall. Submitted photo

‘The Best of Beaufort Art’ on display at BAA Gallery

From staff reports “The Best of Beaufort Art” was deemed a fitting title for the annual all-member exhibit at the Beaufort Art Association (BAA) Gallery.

Members will be submitting their best art of the year.

Each year, the Gallery invites all the BAA general members to submit two

pieces of their art, to be exhibited for the next two months. This year, the public will be able to see the work of a dozen or more members who support BAA but chose only to exhibit through their satellite galleries and BAA’s Spring Show. Several new exhibiting members will be show-

ing their work for the first time during this Fall Show.

The public is invited to stop in the Gallery at 913 Bay Street on First Friday – Friday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. – when the BAA celebrates all its members with an opening reception. The work of more than 70 local members will be on exhibit.

Road in Beaufort. Screenings begin promptly at noon and will last approximately an hour.

Admission is free.

SCHEDULE (Asterisks indicate BIFF 2023 Category Winners) Nov. 1: Murder Tongue (18 minutes, Short), Past Prologue* (17 minutes, Short), Naptime (10 min-

utes, Short) Nov. 8: Overdue (15 minutes, Short), My Over There (13 minutes, Short), A Best Man (13 minutes, Short), Wheel (10 minutes, Short) Nov. 15: Beaufort Film Society Members will vote on one of three 2024 BIFF submissions to help determine an official selection for the upcoming festival. Proof of membership is required.

Tickets remain for Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew

From staff reports There are still tickets remaining for the 10th annual Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew at Breakwater Restaurant & Bar, but likely not for long.

The fundraiser, which goes from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, benefits the Beaufort Film Society and the 18th annual Beaufort International Film Festival.

Hosted by Gary and Donna Lang there will be culinary delights and delicious appetizers prepared by Breakwater Restaurant.

Musical entertainment

will be the Cluster Shucks.

One chance to win two All Events tickets to the 2024 Beaufort International Film Festival is included with each ticket, and other swag prizes will be offered.

Tickets are $60 per person – orders will include a small processing and convenience fee – and available at https://bit.ly/3QtsZNf. This event typically sells out.

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HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK

From staff reports The Gullah/Geechee Initiative Foundation is hosting its first Gullah Family Trunk Or Treat from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29 at 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island.

There will be safe and fun trick-or-treating for the whole family. Enjoy free candy, prizes, music, photo booth, movie night, trunk costume, costume contests and more. Stop by early to register for the costume contests at Penn Center. Dress up your little ones in their favorite costume or pick a theme for the whole family.

Win and take home a goodie bag and several prizes including tickets to theme parks and local attractions.

Please reserve one ticket per child so organizers know how many trick-ortreaters to expect. Tickets are available at https://bit. ly/3Fl2DGH. Local businesses that would consider decorating a trunk or setting up a booth or organizations that would like to sponsor the event, visit https://bit.ly/46EMDeL. Contact love@GullahGeecheeIF.org with any questions or concerns.

One-and-a-half year old Rylee Vickers sits down and pets Scout, a miniature Australian Shepherd, during the City of Beaufort’s Halloween Celebration on Saturday in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Thousands of children, dressed as their favorite ghoul or monster, converged on the park to play games and be entertained with their parents or guardian. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

GHOST TOURS BENEFIT CAPA

Hunting Island hosting Haunted Island Halloween From staff reports The staff at Hunting Island State Park is encouraging all Halloween revelers to put on their costumes and embark on a spooktacular adventure at the first Haunted Island Halloween.

Hunting Island State Park is hosting the event, free with park admission, from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28.

There will be trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and a costume contest.

Trick-or-treating will take place in Lots C, D and E from 4 to 7 p.m. The scavenger hunt, taking place over the same time frame, will begin and end at the Lighthouse.

Trick-or-treaters, scavengers and anyone else in attendance can show off their costume for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest.

Food and beverages will be available from noon to 7 p.m., as food trucks will be located by the Lighthouse Gift Shop.

Winners of the Costume Contest and best site decorations will be announced at 7 p.m.

Ghosts, witches and warlocks all come out to greet the horse-drawn wagons to convince the operators to give them one or two of the humans they were carrying during the annual Exchange Club Ghost Tours to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Agency on Friday in Beaufort’s Historic District. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

TRUNK OR TREAT AT THE DRIVE-IN

Trunk or Treat displays get more elaborate and spooky every year as seen here as Blaine Clavel and Charity Saba pass out candy from the back of a Mustang convertible Saturday at the Highway 21 Drive-In. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Ransa and Jackie Mejia put the finishing touches to their Halloween display during the Trunk R Treat on Saturday at the Highway 21 Drive-In. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Trunk or Treat returns to Port Royal

From staff reports One of the largest Halloween activities in Northern Beaufort County is making a comeback on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Trunk or Treat, sponsored by the Lowcountry Jaycees, is returning to Port Royal from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29 on Paris Avenue between 9th and 12th streets. The event will also be supported by the Town of Port Royal and the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry.

The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department will have a fully equipped fire truck on display with crew on hand, as will the Beaufort County Emergency Medical Service with an emergency vehicle and crew. Hot dogs and lemonade will be available for hungry trick-or-treaters.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event, which has previously drawn more than 1,000 trick or treaters, has been canceled for the past couple years. Children simply need to show up to participate. Pets

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are strictly prohibited.

Adults wishing to provide a “Trunk” need to sign up at https://bit.ly/3QgzDX1 and be there between 2 and 2:30 p.m. for setup.

Local organizations that wish to sponsor the event should contact Kelly Mason at kmason@portroyal.org.

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How to Protect Seniors, Family, and Friends from Financial Scams

Presented by Fred Gaskin One of the great things about what we do is working with wonderful people. I’m often surprised at how trusting and generous our clients are, and what they are willing to do for other family, friends, and sometimes people they don’t really know that well. Unfortunately, there are many bad actors that target unsuspecting individuals and try to take advantage of someone’s good nature for financial gain. Not surprisingly, many victims tend to be older, but anyone can be victimized. It is very important for everyone to be vigilant and engaged so that we can protect ourselves, friends, neighbors, and loved ones.

A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau revealed that each incident of financial fraud cost older adults ages 70 to 79 an average of $45,300, and when the older adult knew the suspect, the average loss rose to about $50,000.

While technology has made many aspects of our lives easier, including managing money, it has also increased the ways in which scammers can weaponize fraudulent activity. As technology continues to evolve and become more prevalent, it becomes more critical than ever to empower older adults to protect their financial ac-

counts – and for trusted family and friends to help them do so, before it’s too late.

Common types of scams targeting older adults include healthcare insurance scams, counterfeit prescription drug schemes, romance scams, person-in-need scams, lottery scams, funeral and cemetery scams, telemarketing/phone scams and investment schemes.

How family members can help

There are many ways in which you can help protect older family members against financial scams, mostly by staying engaged so you can spot the signs of an investment scam and help if warning signs appear. To start, speak to them regularly and be on alert for clues, such as: • Verbal – mentioning being asked for money or that managing their finances is confusing or overwhelming • Visual – unpaid bills or piles of unopened mail • Physical – fearful behavior, worsening of an illness or disability as the result of the pressure from a scammer’s tactics Many older adults feel too embarrassed to admit they may have been scammed to ask for help, but

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Steps you can take

No matter your life stage, there are some steps you can take to help avoid scams and to make sure you and your senior family members do not become victims of financial fraud: • Designate a trusted contact.

This should be someone who can speak to your financial services provider in the event of an emergency, such as financial exploitation. Many financial institutions provide this as an option, so be sure to check with your provider and assign this role to someone you trust.

• Get your financial affairs in order. It’s always important that you understand your full financial situation, especially when it comes to locating and filing your key financial records, creating or reviewing wills, establishing trusts and power of attorney declarations, and updating account and insurance policy beneficiaries as your life situation changes.

• Guard your passwords. To protect your online financial accounts, create unique

passwords and never share usernames, logins, passwords or personal identification numbers. This is particularly important for people over 60 years old who, according to the 2022 FBI Internet Crime Report, experience the most incidents of online investment scams and the highest monetary loss.

• Get smart with your smartphone. It’s not unusual for scammers to mask their phone number to make it appear that a call is local or from a trusted party in order to get the victim to respond. You can help prevent telemarketing scams by joining the National Do Not Call registry, and it is often smart to let calls from unknown phone numbers go to voicemail.

• Up your technology game.

Knowing how to protect yourself and your information online is a key aspect in avoiding scams and fraud. If you or an older family member feels unfamiliar with the technology you’re using, many recreation centers and libraries offer technology and digital literacy classes to help older adults and their family members protect themselves online.

If you’re worried about the se-

curity of your finances, it can also be helpful to talk with a financial advisor. While family and caregivers can be helpful in picking up on potential threats, a financial advisor or institution can be a trusted partner in spotting unusual or suspicious changes in your financial behavior.

To learn more about how to educate yourself and your older family members on the latest financial schemes, visit Schwab’s resources for senior investors.

Fred Gaskin is the branch leader at the Charles Schwab Independent Branch in Bluffton. He has over 35 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab.

The information here is for general informational purposes only. It should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment or tax advice, and the investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, please consult with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, Financial Planner or Investment Manager. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

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The pharmacist connection Pharmacists can be an essential bridge between patients and their doctors

It used to be that doctors only communicated with pharmacists through nearly illegible notes on a page ripped from a prescription pad. These days, however, their communication is broader and deeper, with the pharmacist increasingly recognized as a physician’s partner and patient advocate.

“The value of the pharmacist as an important health care professional is being recognized more and more,” says Dr. Ashkar, PharmD, associate chief of ambulatory pharmacy for UCLA Health.

“It’s always been really valued in the inpatient acute care setting because pharmacists work side by side with the provider. But now specifically on the ambulatory side, within the community, pharmacists are very accessible to the patient, enhancing their access to care through collaborating with the providers.”

How pharmacists advocate for patients:

The work pharmacists do to support patients ranges from explaining how to take medications to finding low-

er-cost options to looking for red flags and potential drug interactions.

Too often, a big percentage of the readmissions to the hospital are due to patients not understanding how to take their medications.

Patients are also less likely to continue their medications when they are expensive. For complex medical procedures, such as oncology or organ transplants, monthly medication costs can exceed $20,000, which can leave a patient with more than $1,000 in copays. This is more than many patients can manage. It’s proven that a patient is at risk of medication noncompliance if a prescription costs anything more than $150. Pharmacists often work with prescribing physicians to find alternative medications that may be cheaper but equally effective.

Pharmacists are tasked with ensuring that a patient’s prescription is appropriate for their condition, that it doesn’t interact with other medications they are taking, and it doesn’t raise any safety red flags. A pharmacist’s

job is to notice if a patient is getting prescriptions from multiple physicians, particularly if different providers are prescribing the same medications. Pharmacists are also on the lookout for “pill mills” and potential drug diversion.

There are ‘bad-actor’ providers known to prescribe—for profit, drugs patients want, or who tend to prescribe the same few medications—often addictive substances—for every patient they see. Pharmacists in the retail setting are responsible for not dispensing addictive medications originating from pill mills.

“Pharmacists are the last defense for the patient,” Dr. Ashkar notes. “If a prescription was prescribed wrong— whether it was in the hospital or not—the pharmacist is the last person who’s going to check the prescription before the patient starts taking it.”

If a pharmacist spots an inconsistency or has a question, they generally reach out directly to the physician.

This may happen instantly through a patient’s electronic medical record, or with external retail pharmacies, it happens with a phone call.

How pharmacists support physicians:

Pharmacists not only help physicians by educating about drugs and serving as a second pair of eyes on prescriptions, but they are also increasingly helping to lighten doctors’ loads by approving refills and in some States, even writing prescriptions for certain medications such as contraceptives and smoking cessation drugs.

Pharmacists help to al-

leviate provider burnout.

Pharmacists are now being recognized as health care professionals who are really trusted. And they can take on some of the clinical work that the provider doesn’t have to.

This helps the provider focus on the patient. For example, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists became frontline vaccinators against the virus, further expanding access for patients.

That accessibility, both in the hospital and at retail pharmacies, makes the pharmacist a valuable liaison for patients. Often they’re on the front lines, and the pharmacist is the person the patient feels truly comfortable talking to.

Source: Ghada Ashkar, PharmD, associate chief of ambulatory pharmacy for UCLA Health. https://www. uclahealth.org/news/pharmacistconnection?

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Fifth disease in children and adults

Fifth disease has previously been discussed in CARE magazine®. This is a reminder that in the U.S., the virus peaks in winter and spring. The CDC reports mini outbreaks every three to four years.

Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, got its name from being the fifth in a list of childhood illnesses known for causing a rash, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The disease occurs most often in children between the ages of 4 and 10.

"Fifth disease is a relatively common infection in childhood," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. It is rarely serious. For most children, symptoms are mild. Its most obvious symptom is the bright red rash, or “slapped

cheek” look of the face.

Children may also develop a more kind of lacy-looking rash on their extremities and trunk.

Parvovirus B19 is the cause of fifth disease, typically seen in children, although adults can contract the virus.

"Parvovirus B19 is a viral infection that is quite common in childhood. If you test them, most adults show signs that they had this infection when they were a child," says Dr. Rajapakse.

"The rash usually isn't causing too many symptoms, so it doesn't need any specific

treatment. And as the child's body fights off the virus, the rash usually resolves along with that."

Parvovirus B19 affects only humans. You can't contract it or transmit it to dogs or cats. However, different parvoviruses can affect pets.

Adults infected with

parvovirus 19 may have different symptoms than children.

Joint pain or swelling is less common but more frequent in adults. The virus also can temporarily stop the body from making new red blood cells, leading to anemia. People with sickle cell disease and weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

Dr. Rajapakse says parvovirus B19 spreads through respiratory secretions, such as contact with droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze.

The virus can spread through blood and from a pregnant woman to her child. If a pregnant person suspects exposure to parvovirus B19, they should tell their healthcare team as soon as possible due to potential rare fetal complications if the mother lacks immunity.

Prevention

There are no vaccines or medications to prevent infection, but there are ways to reduce your chances of getting infected or transmitting the infection to others.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• Practice good hand hygiene by covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home and avoid others when you are sick.

Sources: https://newsnetwork. mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayoclinic-expert-explains-parvovirusb19-a-common-childhoodinfection/; https://www.cdc.gov/ parvovirusb19/ index.html; https:// www.arthritis.org/diseases/fifthdisease

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Prebiotics may aid weight loss

Prebiotics are undigestible fibers or compounds found in plantbased foods that nourish and stimulate the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. They play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, which can have positive effects on digestive health, overall well-being, immune function, and nutrient absorption.

These non-digestible fibers which are naturally found in foods like onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and are particularly abundant in chicory root. They enhance the well-being of the gut by stimulating the growth and function of beneficial gut bacteria.

New research suggests that a high dose prebiotic regimen could lead to reduced brain responses to calorie-rich foods. This could open doors to less invasive strategies for obesity prevention and treatment.

According to the study, recently published in the journal Gut, consuming significant amounts of prebiotics in one’s diet is associated with a decrease in the brain’s response to high calorie food cues related to reward. When study participants rated high calorie foods, their brain’s reward centers showed reduced activity after they had consumed the prebiotic fiber. This change in brain response was accompanied by a shift in the types of bacteria present in the gut.

These findings may imply a possible connection between the health of the gut and the way the brain makes decisions about food.

The intake of high dose prebiotic fiber was found to dampen the brain’s response to high calorie food stimuli, suggesting a potential

mainly with reference to a diet that is low in these compounds, which are mainly carbohydrates).

Those who are allergic to ragweed may also experience worsened symptoms after taking chicory inulin. Additionally—and very rarely—people with a food allergy to inulin may experience anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening.

When adding inulin to the diet, start with small amounts. Larger amounts are more likely to trigger side effects. Increasing intake slowly over time will help the body to adjust.

The most common side effects are: • flatulence (gas) • bloating • abdominal discomfort • loose stools and diarrhea

Should you take inulin? pathway for weight management.

Currently, researchers are conducting a follow-up study, investigating the impacts of prolonged, high-dose prebiotic usage over six months on eating habits, brain function, and body weight in individuals who are overweight or obese. The results were promising for the treatment of obesity.

What to know about inulin, a healthful prebiotic

Inulin is a type of dietary fiber that is often available in a powder form. Research has linked it to several health benefits, such as improving digestive health, helping control diabetes, and aiding weight loss.

Inulin is a dietary fiber that may

benefit gut health. Plants naturally contain inulin, and some manufacturers add it to processed foods.

Articles about gut health often talk about inulin, but some people have concerns about its side effects and how well it works.

Inulin is also fructan. Like other fructans, it is a prebiotic, meaning that it feeds the good bacteria in the gut.

Inulin occurs in around 36,000 species of plants, and researchers say that chicory roots are the richest source (3).

Many plants contain only small amounts of inulin, while others are excellent sources.

Here’s how much inulin is in 3.5 ounces (oz), or 100 grams (g), of the following foods:

• chicory root, 35.7–47.6 g • Jerusalem artichoke, 16–20 g • garlic, 9–16 g • raw asparagus, 2–3 g • raw onion pulp, 1.1–7.5 g • wheat, 1–3.8 g • raw barley, 0.5–1 g

Safety and side effects

Researchers have studied the different forms of inulin extensively, and it appears to be safe for most people in small doses.

However, people who are intolerant to FODMAPs are likely to experience significant side effects. (FODMAPs are any of a group of carbohydrates whose presence in the diet is thought to contribute to the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. The term is used

Inulin has several potential health benefits. It may promote gut health, help with weight management, and help manage diabetes.

That said, scientists need to do more high-quality research before they can know the actual health effects of inulin in the human body.

While it is safe for most people, remember that those with a FODMAP intolerance or certain allergies should be cautious.

When adding inulin to the diet, people should start with a low dose and gradually increase their intake over a few weeks.

Inulin is widely available as a supplement in health food stores and online.

Source: Adapted from an article https:// www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ prebiotics-weight-loss-changing-brainsresponse-to-food#What-are-prebiotics?

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What to know about dense breast tissue

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women are reminded to make sure they are getting their annual mammograms. Currently, breast cancer is the most common cancer for women in the United States aside from skin cancers. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women.

And for some, they might discover they have dense breast tissue. What does that mean, and is it cause for concern?

“Essentially, dense breast tissue refers to the amount of milk ducts and connective tissue in the breast,” said Laura Dean, MD, diagnostic radiologist for Cleveland Clinic. “And the reason it’s important with respect to screening for breast cancer is that dense breast tissue, or the connective tissue and the milk ducts, show up on the mammogram as white.”

Dr. Dean said since dense breast tissue can show up as white on a mammogram, it can make it harder to spot

breast cancer. That’s because breast cancer also shows up as white.

Self-checks at home can also be challenging since dense breast tissue tends to have more lumps and bumps.

Dr. Dean said dense breast tissue is very common in women, and in some cases, they may need additional screenings, like an ultrasound or breast MRI. However, that is up to their physician to determine.

“The other part that we’re

learning more about is how dense breast tissue can increase your risk for breast cancer a little bit compared to women who don’t have dense breast tissue,” she said. “Women who have the most dense, or extremely dense tissue, are about four to six times more likely to develop breast cancer in their lifetime compared to someone who has really fatty breast tissue.”

Source: ccnewsservice@ccf.org; October 17, 2023

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Beaufort Eagle Jaden Priest, left, gets some upfront blocking from Xavier Tobias against the North Charleston Cougars during their home game Friday, Oct. 20. The Eagles overwhelmed the visiting Cougars, 54-12, and improved their record to 6-3. Beaufort’s last regular season game will be away this Friday, Oct. 27, against the Hanahan Hawks. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

LowcoSports.com By the time it hit halftime Friday on Lady’s Island, Beaufort High football fans became more interested in another scoreboard than the one in the end zone of The Nest.

By the end of the night, they were thrilled by the totals on both boards.

Beaufort routed visiting North Charleston, 54-12, on Senior Night, as Samari Bonds and Jadyn Andrews each scored three rushing touchdowns after Caleb Ulmer set the tone early with a

scoop-and-score on defense. And the Eagles got some help from next week’s enemy when Hanahan upset front-runner Philip Simmons to upend the Region 8-3A standings.

Andrews punched it in on fourth down to cap the Eagles’ first drive, and a couple plays later Robert Johnson got home from the edge and chopped the ball loose and it bounced right into the arms of Ulmer, who raced to the end zone to burn off some Senior Night adrenaline.

The rout was on from there, as

Bonds and Andrews took charge, and Elias Johnson added a touchdown run to help the Eagles ease away.

Meanwhile, the Hawks stunned the Iron Horses, 37-34, on the road, giving Beaufort a second chance to forge a three-way tie atop the region standings, though the tiebreakers are stacked against them due to a 36-6 loss at Philip Simmons in September.

Beaufort (6-3, 2-1) travels to Hanahan (5-4, 3-0) at 7:30 p.m. with live coverage from Beaufort’s Own on Facebook and YouTube.

Whale Branch rolls over Branchville, into region showdown

The Beaufort Academy volleyball team poses Monday night with its trophy after beating The King’s Academy, 3-1, at Wilson Hall in Sumter, to win the SCISA 2A state championship. Submitted photo

STATE CHAMPS! BA volleyball captures SCISA 2A title

LowcoSports.com When the circuitous road of the Beaufort Academy volleyball season hit bumps and valleys, veteran coach Jessica Young let her seniors lead and her underclassmen learn, and when it was time to dig deep, the Eagles knew what they needed to do.

BA rallied after losing the first set Monday night to defeat The King’s Academy 3-1 at Wilson Hall in Sumter, capturing the SCISA 2A crown after catching fire in the second half of the season.

It was a bumpy start after sweeping the Lions in two sets at the SCISA state tournament on Friday, but the Eagles found their footing late in the first set and rolled through the next three to lay claim to the title.

“A lot of nerves, jitters. The environment was a little intimidating, but we settled in,” Young said. “The second, third and fourth set, we just

The Beaufort Academy volleyball team – along with coaches, friends, family and mascot – poses Monday night with its trophy after beating The King’s Academy, 3-1, at Wilson Hall in Sumter, to win the SCISA 2A state championship.

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That was the trend of the season, as the Eagles lost four of their first

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Branchville took the opening kickoff to the house and recovered an ensuing onside kick to jump on the visiting Warriors early, but Whale Branch awakened and rolled to a 55-12 road win to stay on track for a Region 7-1A title showdown with Bamberg-Ehrhardt on Friday in Seabrook.

KJ Chisholm rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on six carries, Davon Evans added 55 yards and two touchdowns on three carries along with 10 tackles on defense, and Bradford Thompson collected nine tackles and a sack to go with 63 yards and two touchdowns on just five carries to fuel the Warriors to another lopsided win.

Darrell Cummings also had 68 yards and a touchdown on nine carries along with nine tackles and a forced fumble, and Dayaun Brown took an interception 73 yards to the end zone and added two tackles and three pass breakups in another strong showing from the Whale Branch defense.

The Warriors (7-0, 3-0) will face their biggest test yet Friday against Bamberg-Ehrhardt (8-1, 3-0) in the WSAV CW Friday Night Blitz Game of the Week. LowcoSports founder and The Island News Sports Editor Justin Jarrett will provide color commentary with Karl DeMasi on play-by-play.

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Bridges Prep’s Alina Popev blocks the ball straight down for a point against Carvers Bay’s Natalie Joyce during the second set of the Region 7-1A girls second-round playoff volleyball match Tuesday night at Bridges Prep. The Lady Buccaneers went on to win in straight sets of 25-12, 25-9 and 25-10 to advance to the third round. Opponent and location are yet to be determined. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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BA’s losing streak hit four games since losing senior star Devonte Green to season-ending injury, as CPA’s Cole Davis took over in the second half to rush for 197 yards and four touchdowns on 15 carries after the Eagles led 3-0 at halftime. BA’s Jaxen Porter rushed for 201 yards on 27 carries, and Dietrich Shuford added 102 yards on nine rushes and threw a touchdown pass to Zeke Gonzalez, who also had a team-high nine tackles along with Alex Williams. BA (6-4, 1-1) hosts Bethesda Academy (9-0, 2-0) at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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JPII (2-8, 1-4) travels to Wilson Hall (7-2, 4-1) to wrap up the regular season at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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The Mighty Lions couldn’t keep pace with the Raiders on the road, dropping their second straight game and fourth in their last five following a three-game win streak.

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“If I’m completely honest, I do most of my job in practice,” Young said. “I’ve got some leadership that I’ve found with this group, often times if I get out of the way, they tend to change the trajectory of the game and use the things that they’ve

learned through the past few years and pull it together. I can’t say enough about my senior leadership. It really just solidifies what this season was all about.”

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USCB Nursing nabs $1M grant for high-tech simulation equipment

From staff reports USC Beaufort (USCB) has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to advance healthcare education in the region and meet the growing demand for registered nurses in the Lowcountry.

The grant project called "Increasing Pre-Licensure Educational Capacity in the Lowcountry,” is a significant milestone in expanding enrollment in USCB’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing. It is a strategic partnership between USCB, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, the City of Beaufort, and Beaufort County.

Key objectives of the grant project include: • Creating a state-of-the-art Simulation Center in northern Beaufort County, in partnership with Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

• Integrating high-fidelity simulation equipment to existing nursing labs at USCB to enhance the educational experiences of pre-licensure nursing students.

Thanks to a $1 million grant and partnership with Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH), the City of Beaufort and Beaufort County, USC Beaufort nursing students soon will learn in a new state-of-the-art simulation center on the BMH campus. The grant project also will fund upgrades to the university's simulation center in Bluffton, shown here. Photos courtesy of USC Beaufort • Reducing the academic-practice gap that can hinder the smooth transition of new graduates into healthcare settings.

This initiative also addresses the urgent requirement to upgrade or add high-fidelity simulation equipment, such as AI-enhanced human simulators, in USCB’s nursing

classrooms on its main campus in Bluffton and at USC Salkehatchie in Walterboro.

Replacing the current equipment is crucial given its age and the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new technology will be introduced into the nursing curriculum gradually,

SC Governor’s School accepting applications for 2024-2025 From staff reports The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year and summer programs. All South Carolina residents in Grades 6-11 are eligible to apply online at SCGSAH.org.

The Governor’s School’s tuition-free, residential high school currently serves 10th- through 12thgrade students who receive pre-professional training in creative writing, dance, drama, music and visual arts. In the fall of 2024, the school’s new film department will open with its first class of aspiring filmmakers. The dance department will also offer a new full modern and contemporary dance track for students interested in careers in modern dance and choreography.

In addition to its highly acclaimed arts programming, the school provides a high school education that has been nationally recognized by U.S. News and

World Report, The Washington Post, and Niche, with SAT and ACT scores consistently ranking above state and national averages.

Many students receive arts and academic scholarships to the most prestigious colleges, universities and conservatories.

The reviews and rankings site, Niche.com, ranked the Governor’s School as the “Best High School for the Arts in S.C.,” as having the second “Best Public High School Teachers in S.C.,” and the third “Best College Prep High School in S.C.” During the summer, the Governor’s School hosts around 350 students for overnight summer programs in creative writing, dance, drama, film, music and visual arts. These arts-immersive experiences allow students to explore their talents while learning the fundamentals of their chosen arts discipline.

They are guided by practicing artists in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Governor’s School students are consistently recognized in regional and national arts competitions

including YoungArts, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Youth America Grand Prix, Music Teachers National Association, and U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Esteemed alumni have been named South Carolina Teachers of the Year and Emmy, Tony, Grammy and Webby award winners.

All interested students apply online at SCGSAH. org and complete various application and/or audition requirements depending on their chosen program.

The priority application deadline for all programs is January 10, 2024. Applications will be received until all openings are filled.

Financial assistance is available for all programs through the Governor’s School Foundation.

The Governor’s School is hosting its annual Go Govie! Day on November 4 when all interested students and their families have the opportunity to tour campus, attend arts demonstrations, and learn more about the school’s programs. Register online at www.scgsah.org/ go-govie-day.

with full implementation targeted for December 2024.

USCB was invited to apply for this grant with the support of U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.).

It is administered by the federal Health Resources & Services Administration Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed

Spending program.

The grant will also help the new education center at Beaufort Memorial Hospital meet healthcare professionals’ training and competency assessment needs. USCB will contribute state-of-the-art teaching equipment for shared use among the grant partners.

SC writers invited to submit to Govie Writing Awards From staff reports The 2023 Govie Writing Awards, presented by the S.C. Governor’s School for the Art and Humanities Creative Writing Department, are now accepting submissions of short fiction and poetry by South Carolina students in Grades 6-12.

Students can submit their

original works to www.scgsah.org/writingawards by Friday, Nov. 17 to compete for statewide recognition and bookstore gift cards.

The Govie Writing Awards will present the George Singleton Prize in Fiction and the Jan Bailey Prize in Poetry to winners in the middle school

and high school divisions.

These awards were named for the Creative Writing Department’s two founding faculty members, who will also serve as judges for the competition. Specific guidelines for each submission type can be found at https://www.scgsah.org/ writingawards.

TCL announces new location, career training in Colleton County

From staff reports The Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) has announced a new location in Colleton County, thanks to a special partnership with the Colleton Adult Learning Center and the Colleton County School District.

“This collaboration is a game-changer for TCL and Colleton,” TCL President Richard Gough said in a news release. “We are thrilled to have a physical presence in the community and look forward to serving more residents as they work toward reaching not only their educational and career goals but also their financial goals.”

Housed at the Colleton Adult Learning Center, TCL Colleton is offering fast-track industrial, computer and allied health courses through its Kozak Office of Workforce Development. Classes include certified nurse aide (CNA), phlebotomy, medical administrative assistant, certified production technician, CompTIA and more.

Classes are held in the evenings, and

most are delivered through a unique online-learning format featuring live teaching from certified instructors. The CNA and phlebotomy courses are taught in-person by expert faculty at the Center’s fully equipped labs.

The South Carolina Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship (SCWINS) and other grants and scholarships make many of these classes free for most students. Plus, participants can tap into other funding sources through the Adult Learning Center that may help cover other costs such as transportation, childcare and food.

Stop by TCL Colleton at the Colleton Adult Learning Center or visit www.tcl. edu/colleton for registration information and for a complete course listing.

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Getting people there is part of the job I

The controversy surrounding Beaufort County’s $800,000 playground

t is Wednesday, and I’ve got my Green Mountain French Vanilla coffee. This morning the news is all about Gaza and those bleak, barren killing fields in the Middle East.

BBC, CNN, Fox and the other networks in the business of reporting, reducing and regurgitating the news seem stunned by this tragedy mostly giving us looped footage of chaos, tumbled-down buildings and ambulances. Their coverage has pushed the explosions and ambulances in Kiev to the sidelines and I suspect our Republican kinsmen are happy that their ongoing civil war has fallen off the front page.

The news from Gaza also dwarfs the recent problems in Beaufort County. But the local news is troublesome, nonetheless, with the Honorable Paula Brown, a member of County Council, saying “We don’t have a black eye anymore. Mike, we’re in the trauma center in an induced coma.”

The “induced coma” is connected to the acquisition of an $800,000 Port Royal-situated playground; the acquisition of

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“weighted blankets” and, perhaps, the lawsuit filed by the Beaufort County Treasurer. Ms Brown says it’s time for Chairman Passiment to go, adding that she has the votes to unseat him.

The County, as quoted in the Beaufort Gazette, says the delivery and assemblage of the playground prior to Council approval was “a procedural sequencing error by staff.” Unfortunately this “procedural sequencing error” comes just before real estate tax bills go out; just before the $439 million school bond referendum is voted on.

A quick survey — Google is a wonderful if imprecise source information—says the average price of playground equipment runs about $1,000 a child. In other

words a government should budget $1,000 per child or $30,000 if 30 children are intended to use a contemplated playground. Other sites (Kaplan Learning Centers in particular) say that larger parks will cost more.

And yes, we do understand this is a “handicapped accessible playground” and they cost more.

If you want your playground to be handicapped accessible you have to put down a harder, but safe surface that will support wheelchair wheels. And my contractor friends tell me steel has dramatically risen in price and liability insurance (for manufacturers) has gone through the roof. Bringing, of course, at least a measure of the guilt (for the increased costs) to personal injury lawyers.

But if the new playground is used — well-trafficked by children — then the $800,000 price tag might be worth it. The question is whether this new $800,000 facility will be used?

Port Royal has a well-used skateboard park at its Naval Heritage Park just off Ribaut Road. This park was built by

Harvey Cawthorn, then Director of Public Works, who told me, “I might have spent $70,000 for the ramps.” Harvey says the roof came later, but he was justly famous for his frugality.

“We would go the Upstate auctions and buy a used Crown Victoria for $1,000; then give it a rebuilt motor and a paint job.” The Crown Vic would then “serve the Town for another five years.”

The skateboard park (with a Saturday morning assist from the Port Royal farmer’s market) attracts hundreds of people. The kids who use these ramps — and there are many — sometimes sustain small injuries. But to my knowledge none has ever sued the Town Port Royal knowing that they are engaged in a marginally dangerous sport and liking the fact that Port Royal gives them that privilege.

Port Royal also has a small beach attracting hundreds of children throughout the summer.

Years ago Port Royal enhanced its beach with a boardwalk, an observation tower and, more recently, a parking lot. In this connection

Harvey was also very good at collecting modest contributions from a great many donors. In this manner he helped pay for the boardwalk, tower, picnic tables and small bridges around Town.

The Town now has plans to connect the Sands Beach with the Spanish Moss Bike Trail that runs

by Cottage Farms, Hundred Pines, Mossy Oaks and much of Northern Beaufort County. Port Royal seems to understand that getting people to its beach and boardwalk is part of the job.

One can view the completed playground from the fence — the artificial turf and the four metal-shaded assemblages are impressive. There is also an outdoor xylophone, a set of cylindrical chimes a kind of orchestral area for the musically inclined.

Hopefully children from the Little Brown School ( just across the street) or from the YMCA (200 yards away) will use this expansive, state-of-the-art facility.

Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal.

He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

The war in Ukraine has become ‘the forgotten war’

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t’s hard to think that the war in the Middle East is just into the third week.

The news has focused on this horrific situation 24/7.

Videos that provide insight to the anguish of those suffering on both sides are repeated to the point that one almost becomes numb to the reality … almost.

Any thinking person must surely realize that taking sides in this battle is futile. Yes, the United States has made it clear that we are supporting Israel. But in case you read this as a purely black and white decision with no shades of gray, the President also made it clear that our regard for those Palestinian civilians in Gaza is very much in place.

Let’s remember that most of those same civilians are not a part of Hamas, just as I want to believe many of the rogue elements in our country do not represent the people as a whole.

My focus with this piece is not on the war we have seen the past three weeks, but rather on the war we have failed to observe or hear about in the same period of time. For some reason, the media appears to have forgotten about Ukraine and what those folks are still enduring. It is as

that we are no longer in an isolationist position. The tentacles of war can easily impact upon, indeed reach out and grab, the United States. One need only remember 9-11.

I am, admittedly, conCAROL LUCAS cerned about losing sight of what is taking place in Ukraine, and in doing so, though news from that part dropping the ball. Havof the world has shut down ing listened to the many or is non-existent. Vladimir military strategists (when Putin must be euphoric. we were getting news Historically, there is a about Russia’s invasion of term out there, “forgotten Ukraine), I heard more than war.” This refers to the Kore- once that should Russia an conflict that is sometimes gain this territory, Poland called a “police action” since becomes the next target.

Congress never declared war And after that? on North Korea.

Russia is an enemy, plain It lasted from 1950 until and simple, and to ignore 1953, when an armistice that fact is pure folly. I was declared and no winner assert that we cannot afford or loser was recognized. to put Ukraine on the back Because it was sandwiched burner, including news rein between World War II garding what is happening and the Vietnam War, it was there on a day to day basis. called “the forgotten war.”

So why do I worry about After three weeks of no our focus when we are news on Ukraine, I began simply viewing these wars to think of their plight in from afar? When Israel was much the same way. attacked on October 7, one Indeed, we are still of the first thoughts on my providing reinforcement to part was how could this Ukraine in terms of money have happened to a country and arms, and I would hope that has the far-reaching that those who wish to reputation of one of the best deem our so-called genprepared, best equipped erosity in a negative light intelligence agencies in the world. Books, both fiction will pause to remember

Indeed, we are still providing reinforcement to Ukraine in terms of money and arms, and I would hope that those who wish to deem our so-called generosity in a negative light will pause to remember that we are no longer in an isolationist position.” and non-fiction, have been written about this.

When that question became public, the answer seemed to come back to “turmoil within the government.” Whoa! If that doesn’t raise the hair on your neck, you need to check your pulse. Or better yet, we all need to look in our own backyard, so to speak.

It is abundantly clear that our government is in greater turmoil than it has been for a very long time. I have railed on this ad infinitum in many of my pieces in this paper, and while I know there are probably more out there who disagree than agree with me, I believe the time has come to clean house before it is too late. Ask yourself, as a resident of a military town,

how do you view the man in Congress who blatantly holds up military promotions when we see two wars raging? Who does that?

And our federal government is in a state of paralysis because the majority in the House of Representatives cannot sufficiently get their act together to elect one of their own. Legislation has become secondary to drama, a need for 15 minutes of fame. Two wars are raging, and our governmental structure is weakening by the day. Again – who does that?

Let’s be clear. One war is not any more important than the other, and anyone who tries to say so needs to look a bit closer, in fact, quite a bit closer. I don’t pretend to be a military strategist; the

“wars” I fought in the classroom were of a different nature entirely. But more than once, the phrase “there but for the grace of God go we” has intruded upon my thinking.

Are we, as a people, smart enough to take a page from the book that is unfolding before our very eyes halfway around the world? Or has ignorance truly become bliss? If the latter is the case, enjoy the euphoria while you can because there may come a time when bliss is a forgotten emotion of the past.

Carol Lucas is a retired high school teacher and a Lady’s Island resident. She is the author of the recently published “A Breath Away: One Woman’s Journey Through Widowhood.”

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Candidates Cromer, Sutton speak on Beaufort’s architectural past, future

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ver the past decade, the Beaufort City Council has been engaged in relaxing the city’s architectural guidelines. Interestingly, at the final meeting over which that effort’s chief proponent, Stephen Murray, presided as mayor, he acknowledged that some of the buildings that have gone up recently have been a disappointment to him, that Beaufort’s unique architectural identity has sometimes been in recent years forsaken.

Although Beaufort’s “look” was not on the city council’s September 12 agenda, this was the same meeting where Jay Weidner lamented the “Soviet style” that, he said, seems to him to have been creeping into Beaufort’s permitting manual.

With Mike Sutton and Phil Cromer now running for mayor, Beaufort it can be argued, is at an architectural crossroads. And, interestingly, the candidates hold quite different views of where we are and where we should be going.

The primary issue at the September 12 meeting was whether to remove the sentence in the local code that governs appointments to the city’s Historic District Review Board (HDRB) such that the line that gives the Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) the sole right to propose candidates for one seat would be removed.

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The change passed, 3-2, with the now-departed Murray voting in the affirmative. That means the next mayor will likely be the swing vote should the matter come up again.

The vote was seen – especially in the city’s preservation community – as another step towards the city’s architectural degradation, this time in the blossom of her cherished historic district.

Mike Sutton told me last week he will vote as Murray did.

“No non-profit should have the right to appoint a member of a city board,” he said.

Just to be clear, the old rule called for HBF to propose candidates for one seat on the five seat HDRB. The names of the proposed candidates were then considered by the City Council and when one received three votes there, they were appointed.

On the other hand, Phil Cromer told me that, should he win the mayoralty, he would not bring the matter

The newly constructed Chipotle and Urgent Care buildings at Beaufort Plaza are generally considered to be out of conformance with the architectural guidelines contained in the Boundary Street Master Plan. Submitted photo up himself; but if it came up, he would vote to restore HBF’s sole right to propose candidates for the seat.

“The (HDRB) needs at least one member with historic architecture experience, “Cromer explained.

“The historic district is Beaufort’s identity. It is our heart and soul.”

A central part of Council’s recent efforts to relax Beaufort’s architectural permitting process was to tailor the city’s new formbased zoning code to give increasing autonomy to the Zoning Administrator who is a city staffer. As Murray acknowledged at the September 12 meeting, mistakes have been made.

When missteps have been taken, they have been taken mostly here. Accordingly, a reasonable question

to ask the candidates is: “If you get the job, what changes to the Form-based Code would you support?”

Cromer told me last week his emphasis would be on “removing the inconsistencies between the Code and the City’s 2021 Comprehensive Plan and its Beaufort Preservation Manual. Not only will that simplify things for applicants,” he said, “it will reduce the city’s liability as well.”

Moreover, he said, “There is a Lowcountry look that should be respected and adhered to. The City hasn’t been good enough at that recently.”

Sutton called for a zoning tune-up too, saying last week he would address problems as they arose.

Moreover, he said “It’s not all been home runs. Some of

what’s been built does not fit the ideals of what the city should look like.”

For example, Sutton cited the Chipotle building at Beaufort Plaza.

“There’s no front door on the sidewalk side,” he said, “and you can’t look in the windows from the sidewalk side. That’s contrary to the pedestrian-oriented Boundary Street Plan. Plus, it’s not two stories so there’s no ‘canyon effect,’” he added.

Last week also the city’s Community Development Director, Curt Freese, who came on the job after the Chipotle building’s permit was granted, acknowledged the building should have been two stories.

“I’m not sure if this was missed or if the additional height was interpreted to be two stories, as there is

no note in the file,” he explained to me via an email.

When we spoke last week Phil Cromer also called for the city and the county to put their heads together about coming up with architectural guidelines for the portion of Highway 21 between the Marine Corps Air Station and the beginning of the Boundary Street Master Plan.

“This is the major entrance to Beaufort,” he said. “It shouldn’t look like Anywhere, USA. It’s good for both tourists and businesses that it have a ‘Lowcountry look.’ That will attract more than detract from businesses.”

Freese said also by email last week that to his knowledge, there have to date been no city-county discussions regarding the Highway 21 entrance.

“However,” he continued ominously, “there is a potential development in this area which will require coordination between the City and County, which may spark such a discussion.”

The time for those discussions is overdue, as is the time to stop systematically relaxing the city’s architectural guidelines.

Bill Rauch was the Mayor of Beaufort from 1999 to 2008 and has twice won awards from the S.C. Press Association for his Island News columns. He can be reached at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.

Sent by God

The Sacrament of Holy Orders Jesus sent his apostles to continue his ministry.

Before returning to heaven, Jesus commanded the apostles, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” He entrusts the apostles with his divine authority and sends them forth to continue his ministry, promising to be with them until the end of time. (Matthew 28:18-20) Through these shepherds, Jesus continued to care for his flock.

Although the apostles were imperfect instruments, with sins and weaknesses, Jesus worked through them to build the early Church.

They preached the Gospel, baptized thousands of new believers, healed many who were sick, and authoritatively taught in Christ’s name when doctrinal controversies threatened the Church’s unity.

The apostles passed on their authority to new leaders.

As Christianity spread, the apostles chose leaders to continue their ministry. These leaders were called bishops, meaning “overseer.”

Through the laying on of hands, the apostles passed to these bishops the authority they had received from Jesus. The bishops, in turn, chose respected men in their communities to assist them as presbyters (later translated as priests), giving them authority for their roles through the laying on of hands. For example, Paul made Timothy a bishop through the laying on of hands (2 Tim 1:5) and directed Titus to appoint presbyters in the same manner. (Titus 1:5) We now call this gift the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

Through this sacrament, Jesus provides his flock with shepherds in each generation. Holy Orders is received in a ceremony called an ordination, where a bishop lays hands on each candidate’s head and asks God to bestow the Holy Spirit upon him. In this way, the bishop passes on the authority that he himself received through Holy Orders, in a succession stretching all the way back through the centuries to the apostles and Jesus himself.

Jesus still serves us through his shepherds today.

A priest is meant to be a spiritual father to his people, serving them with a heart like the Lord’s. This is a difficult calling, as he is a sinner in need of God’s mercy, like each of us. Through Holy Orders, Jesus offers each priest special graces to live out his calling faithfully, similar to the way he helps married couples live out their marital covenant through the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.

Priests are meant to reflect the Lord’s love for us.

If priests live out their calling worthily and faithfully, Jesus can work through them in beautiful ways to continue his ministry in our midst, just as he did two thousand years ago. Through his shepherds, Jesus desires to wash us clean in Baptism, strengthen us with the Gospel, feed us with the Bread of Life, forgive our sins, give us healing, and lead us one day to heaven.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING CALENDAR Karaoke with Melissa 8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.

Sharing Hearts Support Group 5:30 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, 2201 Boundary Street, Suite 208, Beaufort. Free. Come tell your 10-minute story of a life lesson or healing message using your own creative expression through a song, poetry, reading, art or verbal storytelling.

Come away with an uplifting sense of support and connections or to just listen. Register by leaving a voicemail with name, phone and number of attendees at 843-525-6115 or send email to reneesutton@healthierhealing.com.

Notification will be done of any location change due to seat requirements.

The Beaufort Shag Club 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, AmVets Club, 1831 Ribaut Road Port Royal. We also host a Saturday evening dance the second Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Interested in learning the Shag dance? Free lessons for members beginning in September through June.

Visit our Facebook page; The Beaufort Shag Club.

Karaoke with Melissa 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.

Trivia with Mike – Fat Patties 7:30 p.m., Every Wednesday, Fat Patties, 831 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Free. Team trivia event, win house cash prizes! For more information, visit https://rb.gy/o9nhwe.

Eric’s Karaoke Krew 9:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free.

Enjoy karaoke with either Parker or Eric.

Trivia with Mike – Bricks On Boundary 7 p.m., Every Thursday, Bricks on Boundary, 1422 Boundary St, Beaufort. Free.

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Eric’s Karaoke Krew 7 p.m., Thursdays, Amvets Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Free. Public is welcome.

Enjoy Karaoke. Dinner will be available.

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.

TECHconnect 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3rd Thursday of each month, Beaufort Digital Corridor, 500 Carteret Street, Suite D, Beaufort. Free.

The BDC's signature happy hour “meetup” networking event for tech professionals.

Connect with like-minded people, fellow entrepreneurs, startups and VCs over local food and cold beverages. Call 843470-3506 or visit https://rb.gy/ e7t2h for more information.

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.

Eric’s Karaoke Krew 9 p.m., Fridays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy Karaoke with Lt. Dan. Eric’s Karaoke Krew 9:30 p.m., Fridays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free.

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Karaoke with Melissa 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Fridays, R Bar & Grill, 70 Pennington Dr, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.

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

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

Slip and Splash Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, Battery Creek Pool, 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort, and Bluffton Pool, 55 Pritchard Street, Bluffton. $5 per person. Stay busy for hours climbing on our inflatable challenge track.

Eric’s Karaoke Krew 7 p.m., Saturdays, The Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd., Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with Lt. Dan. Come early at 6 p.m. for Steak Night.

Eric’s Karaoke Krew 9:30 p.m., Saturdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free.

Enjoy karaoke with Eric.

Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud 9 a.m. to noon, 1st Saturday each month, Port Royal Farmer’s Market, Corner of Ribaut Road & Pinckney Blvd, Port Royal. Free. DAYLO Students and other volunteers will read to young children, who are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animals. The next Reading is Saturday, Aug. 5.

Karaoke with Melissa 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, Peaceful Henry’s Cigar Bar, 181 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.

The Citadel Lowcountry Boil & Oyster Roast 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, 30 Yacht Club Drive, Beaufort. Limited to The Citadel Family only. $150 per person. Includes a full open bar, all the seafood you can eat, remarks from special guest Ed Conroy, the Citadel Bulldogs basketball coach, and the fellowship of Citadel alumni and family from around the region.

Purchase tickets at https:// rb.gy/a8ngv or email PCLCFest@gmail.com.

Sips & Seafood Party 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, Hewitt Oaks, 205 Stillwell Road, Bluffton. $175. Bluffton Self Help’s annual fundraiser.

The funds raised provide education, basic needs, career development, and a sense of hope. Last year alone, this event helped 194 families to remain in their homes, keep the lights on, and to get through a difficult time. It supported 413 neighbors as they earned an education through English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, and GED Preparation classes. Our guests and sponsors provided 168 neighbors with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with client advocates through 672 meetings to connect to resources, develop goals and work toward reaching personal success. Through The Market 858 households received 431,428 pounds of fresh produce, dairy, meat, eggs, non perishable groceries, hygiene items, diapers and more than 20,000 articles of clothing enabling them to stretch their budget and have better health. Purchase tickets at https://rb.gy/ kq7ef.

Touch-a-Truck 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, Beaufort Executive Airport. Hosted by the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB). Open to children of all ages. There will be a designated Quiet Hour from 10 to 11 a.m.

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Admission is $5 per person, free for children under 2 years of age.

Touch-a-Truck offers a unique and interactive experience for children. They will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community, including a fire truck, a patrol car, stormwater vehicles, and construction vehicles. New this year, the event will also feature airplanes and helicopters. There will be food trucks, music and plenty of onsite parking. In the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Saturday, Nov. 4. Pets will not be allowed at the event. Toucha-Truck will take place immediately after The Flying Frog 5k.

Historic Port Royal Foundation Oyster Roast Fundraiser 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, Live Oak Park, Port Royal. Tickets $40 online at www. portroyalhistory.org or $45 at event. Enjoy oysters, homemade chili, desserts and a raffle. Award for most creative Halloween costume.

Sentimental Strands: Victorian Hairwork 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. Free, Suggested $5 donation. Discover the sentimental endearments of the 19th century through ornamental hairwork such as friendship albums, mourning practices, and love tokens and how these practices have influenced us today. Kim Poovey shares the history of ornamental hairwork as well as displays of antique items followed by a demonstration of the intricate gimp work done to create hair wreaths. Book signing to follow. To RSVP visit https://www. m o r r i s h e r i t a g e ce n te r.o rg / event-5300174.

Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, Nov. 8, Nov. 29, Dec. 17, Palmetto Bluff Farm, 228 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton. The Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market is back this October! FREE and Open to the Public enjoy local shopping at the Farm at Palmetto Bluff. Lowcountry Made is honored to curate the lineup for the Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market. This will be a wonderful showcase of local growers and makers! The market is at capacity but all area farmers, producers, home bakers, food related makers, food trucks, and artisans are encouraged to apply for the wait list.

Fort Fremont Harvest Festival 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Free admission. Join us for an old-fashioned celebration. Enjoy characters in 1910-period costume, children’s games of the era, food, music, and living history displays. Free shuttle from overflow parking at Land’s End Woodlands Road. Visit www.fortfremont. org for more information.

HALLOWEEN Haunted Island Halloween 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, Hunting Island State Park.

Free with park admission.There will be trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and a costume contest. Trick-or-treating will take place in Lots C, D and E from 4 to 7 p.m. The scavenger hunt will begin and end at the Lighthouse. Food and beverages will be available from noon to 7 p.m., as food trucks will be located by the Lighthouse Gift Shop. Winners of the Costume Contest and best site decorations will be announced at 7 p.m.

Gullah Family Trunk Or Treat 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island.

Sponsored by The Gullah/ Geechee Initiative Foundation.

Safe and fun trick-or-treating for the whole family. Enjoy free candy, prizes, music, photo booth, movie night, trunk costume, costume contests and more. Stop by early to register for the costume contests at Penn Center. Dress up your little ones in their favorite costume or pick a theme for the whole family. Win and take home a goodie bag and several prizes including tickets to theme parks and local attractions. Please reserve one ticket per child so we know how many trick-or-treaters to expect. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3Fl2DGH. Local businesses that would consider decorating a trunk or setting up a booth or organizations that would like to sponsor the event, visit https://bit.ly/46EMDeL. Contact love@GullahGeecheeIF.org with any questions or concerns.

Port Royal Trunk or Treat 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, Paris Avenue, between 9th and 12th streets. Sponsored by the Lowcountry Jaycees, the Town of Port Royal and the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry. Hot dogs and lemonade will be available for hungry trick-or-treaters. Children sim-

ply need to show up to participate. Pets are strictly prohibited. Adults wishing to provide a “Trunk” need to sign up at https://bit.ly/3QgzDX1 and be there between 2 and 2:30 p.m. for setup. Local organizations that wish to sponsor the event should contact Kelly Mason at kmason@portroyal.org.

HISTORY Beaufort History Museum at the Arsenal 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, 713 Craven St, Beaufort. General Admission for Adults $8, Seniors $7, Active Duty Military and College Students with ID $5. Children/ Teens younger than 18 Free.

Explore and experience more than 500 years of Beaufort History with knowledgeable docent guided tours.

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 turnof-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 843524-4333.

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.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 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.

Port Royal Lecture Series: Who Was Here? Native Americans Before and During European Settlements 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1004 11th Street, Port Royal. $25 per person – Seating is limited. Lecturers are Stephen Criswell, Professor Chris Judge, and Evan Nooe, University of South Carolina Native American Studies Center. Buy tickets online at www. portroyalhistory.org or before the lecture. Artifacts for evaluation welcome.

Underwater Secrets of Port Royal 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Richard Thomas. Centuries of weather and warfare have left underwater vestiges of a past filled with intrigue and tragedy. The locations and stories behind these known remnants of a former age are revealed through research into documented sources, coincidental encounters, and the use of modern technology in the pursuit of underwater archaeology. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.

The Southern Campaign in South Carolina 1776-1780 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Lee J. Wilwerding. This is a Semiquincentennial presentation.The British had a successful run in the South for four years which led to inflated expectations for victory. But wait there's more to come. Register at https:// heritagelib.org/classes.

Forts of Port Royal 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Richard Thomas. Over 42 fortifications of various kinds have been built along the shores of Port Royal Sound for protection against hostile natives and enemy raids since the mid1500s. This presentation covers their locations, the period they existed, and the history of the most significant among them.

Register at https://heritagelib. org/classes.

The Southern Campaign 1781 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Lee J. Wilwerding. This is a Semiquincentennial presentation. Nathanial Greene was

second only to George Washington in the panoply of Revolutionary War successful Generals. But his campaign in 1781 was a series of tactical defeats that still resulted in victory for the Patriot cause. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.

Jasper County Historical Society Meeting 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov 14, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. Includes a presentation by Michael DeWitt, Jr. about his research of Hampton County history. DeWitt is a multiple-award-winning journalist, longtime editor of the 143-year-old The Hampton County Guardian, and author of Wicked Hampton County and Fall of the House of Murdaugh. To RSVP visit https:// www.morrisheritagecenter. org/event-5190858.

Historic Holidays on Hilton Head Island: A Celebration of Sea Island Traditions 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 Entrance Fee to Support The Heritage Library, $30 Includes Entrance & Tea Service, Children Under 12 are free (Only with the purchase of an adult ticket), and must be accompanied by an adult. Support local authors & artists, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, learn about Hilton Head Island history, and celebrate the start of the holiday season. Register at https:// heritagelib.org/historicholidays.

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES Makerspace & 3D Printing 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through December 6, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Ages 10 & up, Free. Learn to use 3D modeling software, design and print 3D models, finish models using acrylic paints, create tabletop miniatures (Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.).

Not-so-spooky Storytime 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island.

Free, no registration required.

Ages 3 to 8.

Sorta-scary Movie Marathon 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Free. Movies begin at 11 and run all day, all rated G or PG-13. Popcorn and drinks provided.

Getting Started with Chickens 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Free. Join experts from the Clemson Extension Office to learn how to raise your own backyard chickens. Please call to register at 843-255-6540.

Law Talk – Wills, Estates, & Probates 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco. Free.

Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6479.

Law Talk – Family Law 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. Free.

Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6503.

Craft Supply Swap 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Free. Bring something, leave with something else. Trade any kinds of craft items; needlecraft, paints, etc.

Unrated Chess Tournament 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Free. Open to all ages and ability levels. Pizza and drinks provided at lunch breaks. Registration required, call 843-255-6487.

More Medicinal Plants and Teas of the Sea Islands 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Join Monique De LaTour to find out how local indigenous tribes used plants for health benefits.

Understand how to correctly harvest, dry, and prepare plants for tea. Dress warmly-participants will be outside.

Bring a mug. Please register at 843-255-6487.

MEETINGS Zonta Club of Beaufort 6 p.m., 4th Tuesday of each month, Smokehouse, Port Royal.

Beaufort Rotary Club Noon, Wednesdays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Catered buffet lunch, followed by a guest speaker. Prospective members welcome. For fur-

ther information and upcoming speakers, please visit website www.beaufortrotaryclub.org.

The Beaufort Trailblazers – A Volunteer Group 8 a.m., first Thursday each month, Herban Marketplace, Beaufort. Anyone interested in supporting or building offroad/dirt/wilderness mountain biking/jogging/walking trails near is encouraged to attend.

For more information, call 843575-0021 or email universitybicycles@hotmail.com.

Rotary Club of the Lowcountry 7:30 a.m., Fridays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island.

A light breakfast is provided before the program. For further information and upcoming speakers, please visit our website at www.lowcountryrotary. org or contact our President, Bob Bible a reconmc@aol.com or 843-252-8535.

OUTDOORS The Beaufort Tree Walk Lady’s Island Garden Club invites you to take a meandering walk through the Historic “Old Point” and enjoy some unique and noteworthy trees.

The “Walk” takes about an hour, is a little over a mile starting at the corner of Craven & Carteret streets in Morrall Park and concluding in Waterfront Park. Booklets with map and information about each tree are available free at the Visitors Center in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street.

Tours of Hunting Island Every Tuesday, Hunting Island State Park, 2555 Sea Island Pkwy. Free, park entry fees apply. Sponsored by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and his team. For more information call the Hunting Island Nature Center at 843-838-7437. The next Tuesday is August 1.

Fripp Audubon Club: Habitat … It's Not Just for the Birds!

7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd, Fripp Island. Join us for our season opener as Al Segars discusses the importance and protection of our natural areas – habitat for all species. Segars is a native of Hartsville and a 1974 graduate of Clemson University. He received a DVM degree from the University of Georgia Veterinary School in 1983 and owned and operated a mixed animal practice in Hartsville for 14 years before moving to Beaufort in 1996. Three years later, Segars began working for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. Most of his early work centered on shrimp diseases and sea turtles. Eventually he became stewardship coordinator of the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve. As a veterinarian for SCDNR, Al managed the SC Marine Mammal Stranding Network.

SEWING/QUILTING American Needlepoint Guild Meeting 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month. The Hilton Head Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild welcomes anyone, beginner or experienced stitcher, who is interested in needlepoint to join us for stitching, learning and fellowship. Upcoming meetings are November 7 at Palmetto Electric Community Room, Hardeeville, and December 5 at the Indigo Run Clubhouse, Hilton Head Island. For more information, please contact us at hiltonheadislandchapter@ needlepoint.org.

Embroidery Guild of America Meeting Second Tuesday of every month, Palmetto Electric Community Room, Hardeeville. The Lowcountry Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America welcomes anyone, beginner or experienced stitcher, who is interested in any type of embroidery including needlepoint, cross-stitch, surface and beaded embroidery, hardanger, bargello, sashiko, etc., to join us for stitching, learning and fellowship. For more information, please contact us at lowcountrychapter@egacarolinas.org.

Maye River Quilters 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville.

To attend as a guest, RSVP to mayeriverquilters@gmail. com. For more information or a membership form, call 987464-0585.

SPORTS/GAMES ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Carteret St. United Methodist Church. Games and events will be held weekly. Director Gene Ogden. Contact Jane Simpson 803-226-3491.

Beaufort Masters Swim Team 6 to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, Wardle Family Port Royal YMCA. Coached practices. Ages 18 & older, all skill & speed levels, no prior swim team experience needed. Visit lowcountryswimming.com for more information.

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SALUTING AMERICA’S VETERANS VIII

The greatest love ever known

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stumbled upon this story a while back that has been retold many times, and as I read it again recently, it caused me to think about God’s love which cannot be measured or fully comprehended, and I wanted to share it with you today. It’s listed as an allegorical short story called, “To Sacrifice a Son” written by Dennis E. Hensley and was first published in a Michigan Baptist Bulletin in 1967.

There was once a train bridge that spanned a large river. During most of the day, the bridge sat with its length running up and down the river parallel with the banks, allowing ships to pass through freely on both sides of the bridge. But at certain times each day, a train would come along and the bridge would be turned sideways across the river, allowing the train to cross.

A switchman sat in a small shack on one side of the river where he operated the controls to turn the bridge and lock it into place for the trains to cross. One evening as the switchman was waiting for the last train of the day to come, through the dimming twilight he caught sight of the train lights.

He stepped to the controls and when the train was within a certain distance, he turned the bridge into position, although to his astonishment, he found the locking control was not working. If the bridge was not locked in position it would wobble back and forth at the ends and cause the train to jump the track and go crashing into the river, and this was a passenger train with many

little son would have to die.

He made his decision.

The train flew by safely and no one was aware of what had happened. Not one person had noticed the devastated figure of a sobbing man, on his knees in agony, nor did they realize BILLY HOLLAND the torturous pain that he and his wife would have to people aboard. live with after losing their His small son had spent son. Yes, it is truly heartthe day, and in a panic, he breaking to think this would told him to stay there and ever actually happen, howhe would be back shortly. ever, we are reminded of a The man then ran across true event and the greatest the bridge to the other side act of love that has ever of the river where there been known when God gave was a control lever that he His only Son to be crucified could operate manually to so that all who believe can lock the bridge in place. He be eternally saved from sin. would have to pull the lever Can there be any wonder back firmly as the train that He caused the earth crossed. to tremble and the skies to He could hear the rumble darken on that day? And of the train, as he took hold how He must feel when of the lever and leaned we are so busy with little backward to apply all of thought or appreciation for his weight to keeping the the price He paid so that we bridge locked. He kept could have an opportunity applying the pressure as to know and love Him. many lives depended on The good news is that Jethis man’s strength. Sudsus rose from the dead, and denly, from the direction of now sits on the throne with his control shack across the the Father. Likewise, those bridge, he heard a sound who give their lives to God that made his blood run in this life are promised cold. “Daddy, where are to reign with Him in the you?” His five-year-old child next life. There are popular was crossing the bridge to songs that talk about the look for him. greatest love ever known, He cried out, “Run! Run!” but they have forgotten but the train was too close; about God. the boy was confused and it Maintaining a reverential was evident he would never fear for The Almighty and make it across the bridge in a relentless awareness to time. In the same instant, he obey Christ is only given thought about letting go of to those who recognize the lever to run and snatch how desperately they need up his son and carry him to Him. This covenant vow of safety. But he realized that love bonds Father and child he could not get back to the together forever. lever in time for the train Read more about the Christian life to pass safely. Either the at billyhollandministries.com. people on the train or his

The Lowcountry Wind Symphony, a 55 member concert band, continues its annual salute to America’s military veterans …. past, present and always, with a program of patriotic music. LWS welcomes guest vocal soloist, Katie Mc Allister who will perform on the program.

The musical tribute includes ‘Band of Brothers Symphonic Suite’, ‘Purple Heart’, Escape from the Deep, ‘God Bless America’, ‘American Patrol’, ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’, ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’, and much more.

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LOCAL MILITARY

Marines bring Wehr triplets closer than ever

By Lance Cpl. Bradley Williams MCRD Parris Island Privates Matthew, Connor and Griffin Wehr, Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, earned the title Marine as not just brothers, but brothers in arms.

Growing up, the Wehr triplets were close but would often fall into many disagreements. Though not being in lock step on most things, the brothers sought out to endure the same challenge of earning the title of United States Marine.

When arriving on the depot, the brothers often found it difficult to adjust to recruit training.

They soon felt like the odd ones out with their drill instructors for being brothers.

“At first it was hard. It seemed like everywhere we went we were always sought out," Griffin said.

"They would always find the three of us."

Though the adjustment process isn't easy on any recruit, the brothers knew they had each other and would find they could use this to their advantage.

"I would say it was definitely easier because at the end of the day we knew we had someone to talk to. If we ever felt a certain type of way, we would always be able to talk to each other," said Griffin.

Although they used each other as a sense of support, the brothers would often still argue, often

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Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, transition from recruits to United States Marines on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The Wehr brothers are triplets that went through Recruit Training on the buddy program. Lance Cpl. Bradley Williams, USMC blaming one another for being the reason they would get into trouble.

As training continued, they began to adjust more to the Recruit Training process. The Wehr brothers would begin to work more collectively and back one another up.

"The later we got in the phases the more tight we got with each other, we stopped arguing over the stupid things and through the phases we learned how to work as a team," said Griffin.

Although being together for the majority of their Recruit Training cycle, the brothers were always cognizant of the potential they

could be split. They would constantly be cognizant of the potential that one of them could be recycled to another company based on lack of performance or injury.

"It's kind of crazy, every week it seemed like a recruit was getting dropped, so I am glad that we all made it through. We all stayed in the same platoon the entire time," Matthew stated.

Throughout training, the brothers would always be at competition and trying to outperform one another. This would work in their favor as it kept the Wehr brothers motivated throughout training.

"I would say having my brothers here definitely motivated me," said Griffin. "If I saw them putting out, it would make me want to put out even more. It was like everything was a competition in recruit training."

Despite always being in mental competition with one another, the brothers would often go against each other in physical events. The drill instructors of the brothers knew the brothers wouldn't want to lose to the other, so they used that as a way to ensure they would try their hardest during events.

"I kind of enjoyed it because we got to fight each other during pugil sticks and I got to take my anger out on them, which was pretty fun," said Matthew.

With Recruit Training coming towards an end, the recruits would do more team building exercises to help build camaraderie within the platoon.

The brothers would often find themselves in groups with one another during Basic Warrior Training and the Crucible, the 54-hour culminating event of Recruit Training.

Meant to be a challenge of mental and physical capability developed during their cycle, the Crucible was challenging for the recruits. They would oftentimes have to rely on their brothers and other recruits for the completion of events.

"I think being together on the

crucible was definitely beneficial because we were able to work together, get through the events faster, and it just made it way easier," Connor said.

Following the completion of the Crucible the brothers would have to then endure a 9-mile hike from the training site to Iwo Jima monument on the parade deck, where they were awarded the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor from their DIs, claiming the title of U.S. Marines.

"I feel very proud of myself and my brothers," said Griffin. "I definitely couldn't have done it without them. They kept me motivated knowing that if they could do it, I could do it."

After 13-weeks enduring all the challenges that Recruit Training has to offer, Privates Connor, Matthew and Griffin Wehr had rightfully earned the title U.S. Marines with their brothers beside them every step of the way.

"I'm glad that boot camp came to an end and that we all got to do it together because in 20 years, 30 years we're all going to look back and talk about these memories we made together and I am glad I got to make these memories with my brothers," said Connor.

Following the conclusion of Recruit Training, the brothers feel as if they now share a new bond besides being triplets.

"I would say the Marine Corps has brought us way closer than we were before," said Griffin.

Things veterans need to know about VA service-connected disability claims

ccording to the many letters of praise and the many positive phone calls, emails, and text messages received by this writer, The Island News has published a great deal of helpful and informative information on veterans’ benefits in the past two-and-a-half years.

The most common topic about which this columnist has received questions is the VA benefit, Service-Connected Disability Compensation.

Many veterans ask me how long it takes for the Veterans Administration (VA) to process a Service-Connected Disability Compensation claim. As of August 2023, the average number of days it takes the VA to make a Service-Connected Disability Compensation claim decision is 96 days.

The time it takes for the VA to review a veterans claim depends on: • The type of claim the veteran filed.

• How many injuries or disabilities the veteran claimed and how complex they are.

• How long it will take the VA to collect the evidence they need to decide your claim.

Many veterans also call me and ask me, “How do I file a claim for Service-Connected Disability?”

The answer to that question is complex and usually requires me to talk with the veteran on the phone for about 20 minutes. I then send the veteran an email with copies of past articles I have written, recommending the veteran read the appropriate webpages at www.va.,gov and a strong recommendation for the veteran to make an appointment with his or her local Veterans Service Officer.

If you want to become knowledgeable in VA

LARRY DANDRIDGE

Disability Claims, it would help to read the information at the following VA websites and stories from the archives of The Island News and use a VSO to help you understand this valuable benefit and file for the benefit if you are eligible.

https://yourislandnews. com/veterans-shouldwant-to-live-work-retire-in-sc/. Read about S.C. Complete Property Tax Homestead Exemption for Permanently and Totally Disabled Veterans, Prisoners of War, and Medal of Honor Recipients at https://dor.sc.gov/tax/ exempt-property. SC provides free hunting/ fishing licenses to Veterans who are totally disabled. Read more at https://www.dnr.sc.gov.

• S.C. Military (and Disabled Veterans) License Plates, January 25, 2023, https:// yourislandnews. com/sc-military-license-plates/

Helpful The Island News articles • How to file a VA disability claim (Part 1 of 2), August 16, 2023, https://yourislandnews. Helpful VA and SC sites com/how-to-file-a-va• How to file a VA disability-claim/.

Disability Claim (for • How to file a VA service-connected disdisability claim (Part 2 ability compensation), of 2), August 23, 2023, https://bit.ly/3wYGhttps://yourislandnews.

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• File a Pre-Discharge (Service-connected) Claim while overseas, https://bit.ly/45yC37G. • Evidence needed for your (Service-connected) Disability Claim, https://bit. ly/3w6YGAN. • File additional forms for your (Service-connected) Disability Claim, https://bit. ly/3XgpDxU. • Separation (self) health assessment for Service Members, (For filing service-connected disability claims through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge [BDD] Program), https://bit. ly/3QvpV2U. • Request your VA medical records online, https://bit.ly/3kCgBgH. • Request your military service records (Including DD214, Official Military Personnel File, Medical Records, Dental Records, and Other Records), https:// bit.ly/41ydmaU. • Reconstruct military records destroyed in National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) fire (Needed for service-connected disability compensation claims), https://bit. ly/3PApt3e.

• How to get copies of my military health records, https://bit. ly/3S53MtI. You should keep copies of your medical documentation, records, and health care history information for your own reference.

• Work with an accredited representative (to help you file a service-connected disability compensation claim), https://bit. ly/3enmCdG. • Find a VA-accred-

ited representative near you, https://bit. ly/3QnCk5M. • The VA (Service-connected disability compensation) claim process after you file your claim, https://bit. ly/3H5ClKq. • What your claim status means, https://bit. ly/48ZGkUN. • Sign in or create an account with Login.gov or ID.me, https://bit. ly/3tLFvPn. • Get help from a VA-accredited representative (VSO, Attorney, or Claims Agent), https:// bit.ly/3enmCdG. VSOs are free and attorneys and claims agents may not be free (and probably are not free).

• How to find and manage a VA-accredited (local) representative through eBenefits (Go to eBenefits search engine), https://bit. ly/3eXpwpO. • Search the VA Office Of The General Counsel’s list to find VA-recognized organizations and VA-accredited individuals by name, city, state, or zip code using the search engine, https://bit. ly/3QnCk5M. • Find a Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) regional office and the VSOs co-located at that office. Use the search engine, https://bit. ly/492Zmtp.

• Find S.C. County Veterans Service Officers (VSOs), https://bit. ly/3qbLVSL. There are other VSOs working for their local Veteran Service Organizations (AMVETS, American Legion, DAV, VFW, etc.) Chapters in S.C. For example, the Beaufort DAV Chapter, VSO Michael Vergantino, can be reached

at 843-301-2543 and mlv1030@gmail.com.

• Find Georgia Veterans Service Officers (VSOs), https://bit. ly/3enmCdG. • S.C. Department of Veteran Affairs, https:// scdva.sc.gov.

• For additional questions, call the VA at 1-800-827-1000, or if you have hearing loss, call Teletypewriter (TTY) at711. Better yet, call your VSO.

The bottom line Filing a claim for military service-connected disability is a complicated undertaking. Veterans should use a VA-accredited representative to help them understand their VA (Federal) benefits and state Veterans’ benefits. VSO services are free, while VA-accredited attorneys and Claims Agents can and do charge for their services. There are times, when a veteran may want to use a VA-accredited attorney to help them file complicated appeals. If there is a subject you want me to write about, just let me know.

Disclaimer The above list of articles and web pages is not a complete list of everything published about service-connected disability compensation and benefits.

Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted Infantryman, exWarrant 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 awardwinning book Blades of Thunder and a contributing freelance writer with The Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net or 843-276-7164.

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