October 27 edition

Early voting underway, brisk

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Early voting for the November 8 General Election got underway Monday, and according to the State election Commission, South Caro lina voters are taking advantage of the privilege at a record pace.

By Monday afternoon, more than 40,000 had already voted, nearly doubling the previous one-day re cord for early voting set on June 10, the last day of early voting in the Statewide Primaries.

Early voting is underway at four county sites and continues through Saturday, Nov. 5. Voting runs from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The early voting centers are closed Sundays and for legal holidays.

There are four early voting cen ters in Beaufort County: Beaufort 15 John Galt Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906

• Bluffton 61B Ulmer Rd, Bluff ton, SC 29910

• Hilton Head Government Complex 539 William Hil ton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928.

• St. Helena Branch Library 6355 Jonathan Francis Se nior Rd., St. Helena Island, S.C. 29920.

The entire forum can be viewed by visiting https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=SmIrdPFdXJ4. A re minder that voters will be asked for a photo ID when checking in to vote. Totals from the previous early vot ing day will be posted the following morning on scVOTES.gov.

School

Official arrested

Beaufort County School District administrator charged with 3 counts of Criminal Solicitation of Minor

By Mike McCombs

The Beaufort Police Department (BPD) announced Wednesday after noon, Oct. 19, via email that Opera tion Rock the Boat has led to another arrest, this time a Beaufort County School District administrator.

Beaufort’s Daniel Fallon, 41, was charged with three counts of Criminal

Sharing their message

County, city candidates respond to questions on development, taxes and more

By Tony Kukulich

Anyone expecting fireworks during the candidates forum held Wednesday, Oct. 19 was likely disappointed by the event more notable for its cordial and friendly tone than for controversy.

Sponsored by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and held at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts, the forum featured two sessions. The evening started with the five candidates vying for two avail able Beaufort City Council seats. The Democratic and Republican candidates

competing for the Beaufort City Coun cil District 2 seat followed.

The race for the county’s District 2 seat took shape after Republican newcomer David Bartholomew edged out 16-year council veteran Paul Som merville by 125 votes in the June Re publican primary. Bartholomew faces another political newcomer, Democrat Marilyn Harris, who was unopposed in the June Democratic primary.

Candidates in both sessions re ceived questions formulated by a panel just moments before the start

of the event. Development in the city and county was clearly a primary con cern among those on the panel, and many of the questions were related to growth in the region.

Harris and Bartholomew saw nearly eye-to-eye on a number of points. Both supported adherence to the Lady’s Is land Plan, and both thought a more comprehensive master plan for that area was needed.

“The Lady’s Island Plan was a vision,”

Touch a Truck returns

From staff reports

The Junior Service League of Beaufort is hosting their Touch a Truck event this Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Beaufort Town Center at 2127 Boundary Street.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a Quiet Hour from 10 to 11 a.m. for those sensitive to noise.

Cost of admission is $5 per per son (free for children 18 months and younger). Proceeds from the event go back into the community via Junior Service League of Beau fort grants that are distributed each

year. Events like Touch a Truck help the League continually distrib ute funds and valuable time right back into the community.

The kids can explore their fa vorite trucks and vehicles includ ing police, fire safety, construction trucks, and even a monster truck. Come enjoy some music and check out the KidZone featuring games, activities, and Halloween fun. There will be candy drops at 1 and 3 p.m. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase from a vari ety of vendors.

One of the trucks on display during the 2021 Annual Touch a Truck event was Beaufort County Sherrif’s Office’s MRAP, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, transport. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Republican candidate for Beaufort County Council David Bartholomew, left, discusses his views on controlling growth while his Democrat opponent Marilyn Harris takes notes during the Candidate’s Forum on Wednesday at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts. Both County and City Council forums were sponsored by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK JOHN COAXUM

Beaufort’s John Coaxum, 90, graduated from Robert Smalls High School in 1952 and joined the United States Navy. After boot camp in San Diego, he was assigned to Storekeeper duties at Naval Air Station Pensacola. His next assignment was aboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) out of Norfolk. He made deployments to the Ca ribbean and Mediterranean Seas. Following the Korean War armi stice, he was released from active

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Where are the men?

There has been a constant debate about abortion since the Supreme Court eliminated Roe v. Wade. Thousands of words have been written. There have been thousands of arguments. Should abortion be banned totally or should there be exceptions. When is a fetus “viable?” Some advocate criminal penalties for medical per sonnel who perform abortions. Wait. Something is missing here. I learned in high school sex education classes that it takes a MAN and a woman to make a baby. Where are the men? You would think that women get pregnant on their own. Or maybe, like Mary and Jesus, immaculate conception. Why aren’t men held responsible for their part in creating a baby that the mother must have, if legis lators get their way? Isn’t it a coincidence that most legislators advocating extreme positions on abortion are men. Maybe some of them are responsible for unwant ed pregnancies.

Many women go through years worrying every month if they are pregnant or not. For men, not to worry. Just make lives of women extremely stressful and difficult. Why should they care? They will never feel that baby’s heartbeat.

– Terry Gibson, Beaufort

Not pro-life or responsible leadership

The physical health conse quences of the assault on women’s

ON THIS DATE

reproductive rights is well docu mented. Women also face further assault on their mental health in the case of rape. Aside from the physical violence of rape, the psychological trauma is a result of power and control. The inability of a woman to say “no.”

One of the essential decisions a victim advocate must address is a woman’s decision to report the rape to law enforcement. Often, the victim may choose not to report for fear of being shamed, reprisals, or just wanting to keep her privacy. Under the current bill before the S.C. Supreme Court, a woman will no longer have this right. If she is impregnated by her rapist and wishes to terminate the pregnancy, her doctor is required to report this to law enforcement, even against her wishes. This can have the effect of further trauma and again deprive a woman of the right to say “no.”

Best practices in trauma treatment affirm the importance of this right. Our legislators who propose and support this bill are willfully ignorant as to the dire consequences of their proposals affecting the physical and mental health of women. It is neither prolife nor responsible leadership.

– Charlie Nutting, Beaufort

Stay the course

District 124

I like Shannon Erickson. I also know Shannon Erickson.

I know Shannon Erickson be cause a career criminal driving a stolen car (at 90 mph) hit my wife and me head on. My wife almost

in Columbia in 1960 and returned to Robert Smalls High School as a mathematics teacher. Over the ensuing years he earned a Mas ter’s Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Doctorate of Education from Nova University as well as rising to be Assistant Principal, first at Beau fort High School and later Battery Creek High School. He retired from the Beaufort County school system in 1994 after 24 years.

He has remained active serving his community in the American Legion (member of Post 207 for 61 years, Adjutant for 57 years, Dis trict commander for 12 years), in his church, as a Mason and Shri ner and with his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi.

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

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died. Following the accident my wife and I engaged with local, county, and state transportation officials in an effort to be a voice regarding local business devel opment and associated traffic impacts.

Shannon Erickson promoted our engagement – she put us at the table with DOT reps. She ad vocated for our concerns and our community’s concerns.

I know Shannon Erickson because she’s a leader on military and veteran issues for the state. She was a driving force lowering income taxes state wide and final ly exempting retired military pay. A good friend of mine, who works at the capital, routinely sings her praises as a legislator who works both sides of the aisle with grace – a legislator that does not draw lines in the sand but instead finds solutions.

I know Shannon Erickson be cause I watch her in this commu nity. I can’t imagine there’s a more positive and engaging person that can serve us to the incredible degree that she does.

Finally, I know the character of Shannon Erickson. I trust her and I truly respect her values. She’s accountable. Unlike many, she doesn’t avoid issues – she address es them. Unlike her opponent in this race, and the party her opponent represents, Shannon doesn’t publicly alienate voters who may not hold the same beliefs she does. Her continued service in Columbia means our entire district is represented.

And to her opponent, neither Shannon Erickson nor I are a

threat to our great republic. Please cease pandering the absolute buf foonery emanating from our na tion’s Capital. It’s hardly additive to the character of our district.

– J.P. Holden, Lady’s Island Tim Wood blew it out of the water

How many words can one use to applaud something written that strikes such a chord that you want to say, “Wow! I wish I had written that!”? Such was my reaction when I read the well-crafted article entitled, “A historic time for a historic vote” by Tim Wood. Every talking point was spot on, and the fact that some of our elected leaders are working hard to make voting and majority rule difficult is explained in such detail that the reader comes away knowing the harm to our democracy is real and terrifying.

Much like Mr. Wood, even as a Democrat, I didn’t want Hillary Clinton in the White House, and unfortunately I threw away my vote with a write-in. I placated myself by saying at least I had preserved my right to vote. I won’t do that again. He is right when he states that we are sadly confront ed with voting for the lesser of two evils these days, but vote we must, as if our lives and the lives of our children and grandchildren depend upon it. They do.

And so, Mr. Wood, kudos Splendid, spectacular, outstand ing, riveting … the list is endless. Your tutorial of what confronts us should be mandatory reading.

– Carol Lucas, Lady’s Island

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PAL PETS OF THE WEEK

Cat of the Week: Dusk is out of this world handsome. Dusk is an energetic and sweet cat who loves people of all ages. He would love a home with a family where he can constantly be involved in everything. Dusk is 3 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

Dog of the Week: Did someone order a taco with extra cuteness? Mama Paris is ready to find a family who enjoys fun as much as she does. Those beautiful big eyes are sure to make someone fall in love. Mama Paris is 4 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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

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2018: Seabrook native and Whale Branch Early College High School graduate Dee Delaney made his NFL debut at cornerback for the Miami Dolphins against the Jacksonville Jaguars. – Compiled by Mike McCombs

duty to pursue a college degree under the GI Bill. He completed his BS degree at Allen University

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PLEDGE THE PINK

County Veterans Affairs hosting Veterans Day Parade

From staff reports

Beaufort County is invit ing the entire community to participate in its Veterans Day Parade and say thank you to our veterans. The pa rade will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11.

Lineup of all groups, floats and individual participants begins at 8:30 a.m.

The parade route starts in front of Beaufort National Cemetery, will head down Boundary Street, curve onto Carteret Street, take a right

on Bay Street and end at the intersection of Bay and Blad en treets.

Participants can find appli cations on the County web site. Visit www.beaufortcoun tysc.gov/veterans-affairs to download the application.

Every community group, children’s group, civic or ganization, and community member is encouraged to show their community spirit and our veterans how much they are appreciated. The deadline to submit

parade applications is Sun day, October 31. In case of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled.

For more information, con tact Beaufort County Veter ans Affairs at 843-255-6880.

Cunningham coming to Port Royal

From staff reports

Beaufort area voters will have one more chance to see Joe Cunningham before Election Day.

Cunningham, the Demo cratic candidate for Governor, will hold a Rally The Vote from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4 at Shellring Ale Works at 1111 11th Street in Port Royal. To RSVP, visit https://sc.jo eisfor.us/a/beaufort.

Gov. McMaster to visit Beaufort Henry McMaster

By Mike McCombs

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is coming to Beau fort. The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club, the Beaufort Federation of Republican Men, and the Beaufort County Re publicans are hosting a lemonade so cial honoring Gov. McMas ter from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednes day, Nov. 2, at 1011 Bay Street (the old Wells Fargo Bank building).

The public is welcome to attend and meet the governor, as well as the rest of Beaufort County’s GOP candidates.

McMaster is running for his second full term as S.C. Governor against Democratic challenger Joe Cunningham. For further information, visit beaufortrepublicanwom ensc.org.

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

Pledge the Pink held its annual event at Fripp Island this past weekend. It was a huge event with nearly 1,500 participants. They walked 30 miles in 3 days. Each plastic pink flamingo in the Flocks of Love display represents $200 raised in the fight against breast cancer. Photos courtesy of Paige Bouy

FAITH over FEAR

One woman’s story of surviving breast cancer

By Courtney McDermott

Every time Shemikia Brown looks at her wrist it re minds her of her lengthy bat tle with breast cancer. Dan gling with charms that read “Faith Over Fear,” a pair of running shoes, a pink ribbon and more, the Pandora brace let symbolizes every facet of her journey, her own strength and resiliency and, ultimate ly, her survival.

In 2019 when the Jasper County native was deter mined to have fibrocystic breast changes, a noncancer ous condition which makes the breasts feel lumpy, she was not too concerned. The 37-year-old felt fine. So, when her gynecologist suggested an ultrasound, she declined at the time.

Over time she began notic ing changes. In her heart she knew something was wrong. When she returned for a rou tine exam just one year later, her doctor discovered a lump.

“I didn’t know what to think, but I knew it wasn’t okay,” she says. “I just fol lowed my doctor’s orders and prayed for the best.”

Brown was referred to the Beaufort Memorial Breast Health Center for a 3D mam mogram and ultrasound. The mammogram revealed suspi cious tumors in both breasts, and a radiologist biopsied both sites the same after noon.

Days later, Brown, a single parent and full-time drug and alcohol abuse counselor with the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department, was at home helping her daughter with math home work when she received the call that confirmed her worst fears: she had cancer.

“I remember stepping out side to take the call and just crying in the front yard. I didn’t want my daughter to see me, so I called a co-work er so I could share the news with somebody,” Brown said.

“I asked myself all the ques tions, like ‘Why me?’ and then realized I needed to choose faith over fear and move on.”

Brown was soon intro duced to Erin A. Bulatao-Hol lifield, MSN, RN, OCN, a cer tified Breast Nurse Navigator at Beaufort Memorial. Bu latao-Hollifield would serve as her personal guide and ad vocate throughout the entire treatment process, working

easier to traverse for the people that live on Lady’s Island.”

closely with her care team and ensuring Brown had all the resources she needed so she could focus on getting well.

“Erin was especially help ful,” said Brown. “She held my hand through every step of the process.”

Her first step was a consult with Dr. Deanna Mansker, a board-certified general sur geon with Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists.

“Shemikia was found to have two masses in different regions of her right breast, as well as cancer metastatic to her lymph nodes,” said Man sker. “Due to her extensive

disease the required treat ment was a full mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection, also known as a modified radical mastectomy. Because of her young age, she elected to proceed with a bilateral mastectomy.”

Fortunately, Brown was negative for breast cancer genes, and a bilateral breast MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and PET scan (Pos itron Emission Tomography) ruled out additional areas of concern.

Following surgery — a first for Brown — and consulta tions with Beaufort Memorial Drs. Jonathan Briggs, radi

ation oncologist, and Mark Newberry, medical oncolo gist, the care team decided that chemotherapy followed by radiation therapy would be the best treatment course for Brown.

In March 2021, she began 12 weeks of chemotherapy with a drug called Taxol, fol lowed by four doses of Adri amycin and Cytoxan, also known as “red devil.”

“At first I had very few side effects, but the red devil was a different story,” she said.

The notoriously noxious drug caused nausea, fatigue and hair loss, but it never stopped Brown from working.

“I gave her a course of che motherapy to reduce her risk of a recurrence of her cancer that was based on the find ings at surgery,” said New berry. “Like a lot of women who receive that regimen, she had some side effects, but was able to maintain a great attitude and made every ef fort to have a positive influ ence on her side effects.”

Following chemo, Brown completed 33 daily radiation therapy treatments with Dr. Briggs, receiving her last dose in October 2021.

“My family and my teams at work and at Beaufort Me morial were incredibly sup portive,” she said. “They real ly helped me throughout my journey.”

Also helpful was her daily journal, in which she doc umented every step of her treatment, her feelings about it, and her physical side ef fects.

“I hadn’t journaled any thing since high school, but it really helped me stay pres ent during my treatment and helped my doctors under

MAMMOGRAM?

Have you had your mammogram? Beaufort Memorial is offering $99 screening mammograms during the month of October. Vouchers must be purchased by Oct. 31, but screenings can be scheduled any time in the next six months.

Visit BeaufortMemorial.org/ SaveOnMammos for more information or to purchase.

stand how I was doing during my appointments,” she says.

“Shemikia beat breast can cer, fought with wound heal ing, and even had surgery to remove her gallbladder, all while working to support her child as a single mother,” Dr. Mansker said. “She remained cheerful and optimistic throughout the entire course. She is truly an inspiration to other women struggling with illness.”

One year later Shemikia Brown is cancer-free and grateful for the unexpected gifts her journey taught her.

“The whole experience was so unexpected, and it gave me a much better apprecia tion for life,” she says. “Today I focus on spending time with my family, making memories and being open to change.”

She is also an advocate for early detection and self-care.

“If you feel something, seek help. Don’t wait until your next appointment. Just call your provider,” she adds.

“I felt heard and supported by everyone who cared for me, and that was such an im portant part of my treatment and recovery,” she says. “I am grateful that I am able to share my story and hope that someone else can learn from my experience.”

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Harris said. “It’s a great start. I believe it’s imperative that we complete the outstanding projects that were planned back in 2018. I believe that the next step for the Lady’s Island Plan is a master plan, something that is executable, something that the county council can look at and pro vide funding to support.”

Noting the recent contro versy surrounding the pro posal to expand a portion of the Sea Island Parkway to four lanes on Lady’s Island, Bartholomew stressed the importance of community involvement in future deci sions while offering a sug gested approach to the traffic issue on the island.

“We don’t need to expand Sea Island Parkway,” Bar tholomew said. “We need to worry about the side roads and expand those – make it easier to get off the main routes and make that area

Both candidates came out in support of the proposed 1% sales tax referendum for the preservation of green space that voters will decide upon in the election.

On the issue of afford able housing, one question referenced the recently es tablished Affordable Hous ing Trust Fund created by Beaufort and Jasper counties along with the municipalities in those counties. A total of $3.4 million has been pledged to the fund. The candidates were asked how the spend ing of those funds should be prioritized. Their answers di verged on this topic.

Harris stated that prioriti zation should be needs based, but added that the county’s need should also be a factor.

“We certainly need to look at the employee need in the county,” Harris said. “Where is the county’s greatest need for employees? Is it teachers? Is it law enforcement, etc., and prioritize it that way in terms

Beaufort Republican Women’s Club hosting series of discussions

The Beaufort Republican Wom en’s Club will present a series of dis cussions each Friday entitled “The Elephant in the Room” from 8:30 to 9:30 am at GOP Headquaters at 80 Lady’s Island Drive across from Pub lix. We will discuss an obvious prob lem that people do not usually like to talk about together. Please join us for one or more of these events: October 28 – School Board Mem ber Dick Geier on “Separation Of Church and State In Schools.”

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

of affordable workforce hous ing to support those individ uals that we need to increase our quality of life and make sure that this is an affordable place to live.”

Bartholomew made a case for prioritizing the needs of public servants first.

“They’re the ones that are putting their lives at risk,” Bartholomew. “They’re the ones that are giving back to our community and serving the community. I think it’s a shame that they can’t live in the community that they serve.”

He added that a focus on improved economic diversi fication in the region would provide workers the oppor tunity to afford their own homes without depending on government assistance.

In both her opening and closing remarks, Harris made an effort to distinguish her self from Bartholomew in one significant way. She said that she would devote herself full-time to the role. Though she didn’t mention it explic itly, Bartholomew, according

Beaufort Lions holding Spaghetti Dinner

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

The menu includes spaghetti with meatballs or without, tossed salad, warm garlic bread, sweet/ unsweet tea or water, and a dessert. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for those 12 and younger.

Funds raised from the dinner will support Northern Beaufort County residents in need of vision services. An eyeglasses donation box will be available to drop off gently used prescription glasses,

Incumbent Beaufort City Councilman Mike McFee, center, makes his remarks during the Candidate’s Forum sponsored by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts. From left are City Council candidates Josh Gibson, Michael Andersen, McFee, Josh Scallate and Wilma Holman. Bob Sofaly/ The Island News

to his campaign web page, is an attorney with the Beau fort-based Schiller & Hamil ton law firm.

“This is a full-time job,” Harris said. “If you’re looking for a candidate that will repre sent you full-time, I am your candidate.”

The terms for Beaufort City Council members Mike Mc Fee and Phil Cromer are set to expire, which accounts for the two available seats. McFee, a

three-term council veteran, is seeking reelection while Cromer opted not to run. City council members are elected at-large for four-year terms.

In addition to McFee, the candidates for the city coun cil are: Michael Anderson, Josh Gibson, Wilma Holman and Josh Scallate.

Early voting in the Novem ber midterm election has al ready started. It got underway at four county sites Monday,

Oct. 24, 2022 and continues through Saturday, Nov. 5. Vot ing runs from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The early voting centers are closed Sundays and for le gal holidays.

There are four early voting centers in Beaufort County: Beaufort – 15 John Galt Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906 Bluffton – 61B Ulmer Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910

• Hilton Head Govern ment Complex – 539 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928.

St. Helena Branch Li brary – 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Rd., St. Helena Island, S.C. 29920. The entire forum can be viewed by visiting https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=SmIrdPFdXJ4.

Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications.

hearing aids, or cell phones. Cash, check or major credit cards will be accepted.

USCB hosting Heirs’ Property Workshop and Presentation

USCB Center for the Arts will host a free workshop and presenta tion by the Center for Heirs Proper ty Preservation on Thursday, Nov. 3. The event, which will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., is free and open to anyone wanting to learn how to manage the legal processes related to resolving issues with heirs’ prop erty. Participants will learn about the direct legal services offered

by the center to assist families in reaching agreement, clearing title to family land and probate estates. There will also be information shared about economic opportu nities for landowners who may be interested in using their land for forestry businesses.

Tickets or registration are not required to attend this event. For more information visit: www.usc bcenterforthearts.com or call The Center for the Arts at 843-521-3145.

Rotary Club of the Lowcountry hosting oyster roast

The Rotary Club of the Lowcoun

try is once again hosting its 25th annual Family Oyster Roast fom 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal.

Tickets are $40 per person and will be available at the gate. Chil dren younger than 10 are free. Tickets include oysters, beer, wine, soda, hot dogs, chili and desserts. Live music will be provided by lo cal favorite Mike Kavanaugh.

There will be a live and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased at Port Royal Police Department, Bay Street Jewelers, and Palmetto State Bank.

For more information, contact Club President-elect Bob Bible at 843-252-8535 or reconmc@aol.com.

Over time, Shemikia Brown began noticing changes in her breast. In her heart she knew something was wrong. When she returned to the doctor for a routine exam just one year later, her doctor discovered a lump. Photo by Tony Kukulich/The Island News

A better alternative

Handrinos chosen for Grand Marshall

From staff reports

Beaufortonian and USMC Master Sergeant (Ret.) James T. Handrinos has been named 2022 Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshall.

Born in Bridgeport, Conn., Handrinos joined the Ma rines and attended boot camp on Parris Island in June 1954. His station as signments included Camp Lejeune, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Barracks, Phil Navy Yard, SMS Cherry Point, N.C. and Montford Point Supply Co. He became a Drill In structor on Parris Island and served a tour of duty in Viet nam.

In 1960, he was on the USS Graham County LST 1176 as part of an operation that evacuated United Nations

troops from the Congo and was also attached to the 2nd Battalion 6th Marines during the Cuban Blockade in 1962. Upon his return, he had In

spector and Instructor duty in Youngstown, Ohio as well as several years stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

He retired in August 1974. He owned his own busi ness for several years and then became Director of Housekeeping at Beaufort Memorial Hospital until his retirement in 1995.

Handrinos and his wife Marlene, who have been mar ried 48 years, will be riding in a gold colored Volvo convert ible at the head of the parade to kick off the festivities.

Special honored guest Al ford Taylor, S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Director of Operations, will attend representing VA Sec retary Will Grimsley.

The 2022 Beaufort Coun ty Veterans Day Parade will be held Friday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. It will begin and end at Beaufort National Cemetery. In case of inclement weather

the parade will be canceled.

Every community group, children’s group, civic or ganization, and community member is encouraged to show their community spirit and our veterans how much they are appreciated.

Visit www.beaufortcoun tysc.gov/veterans-affairs to download the application.

The deadline to submit pa rade applications is Sunday, October 31.

Before Veterans Day but also in honor of our veter ans, plan on stopping by the Wreaths Across America Mo bile Education Exhibit Sun day, Nov. 6 from noon to 5:30 p.m. The exhibit will be at the Beaufort County Administra tion Building – Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.

St. Helena Island man charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

From staff reports

Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) investigators on Friday, Oct. 21 arrested 72-year-old James R. Bishop of Saint Hel ena Island on charges of first de gree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and third degree Sex ual Exploitation of a Minor.

Earlier this month the Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the community al leging that Bishop was in volved in illegal activities.

An investigation was ini tiated and as it progressed, probable cause was devel oped to search two locations associated with Bishop.

Evidence collected during the investigation and through lawfully executed search warrants lead to war rants being issued for Bish op’s arrest.

Investigators arrested Bishop at his Saint Helena Island home. He is charged with six counts of first de gree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and six counts of third degree Sexual Ex ploitation of a Minor.

This is an active investi gation. Additional informa tion may be released after the investigation is com plete.

USMC Master Sergeant (Ret.) James T. Handrinos and his wife Marlene. Submitted photo.

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Clockwise from left, Julie Williams; Janice List, owner of Coastal Knitting; and Jo Panayotoff on Sunday work on knitting Knitted Knockers for breast cancer survivors. List said this is their third event of the year in support of Kitted Knockers Foundation to help women with a softer, more natural-feeling prosthetic than the heavier silicon alternative. The groups hopes to start their next project in early 2023.

Jo Panayotoff works on one of her Knitted Knockers on Sunday afternoon at Coastal Knitting on Port Republic Street. The handmade prosthetics are intended for survivors of breast cancer who don’t want to use others made of heavier silicon. Photos by Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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Ghost Tours still spook the Point

Public can review proposed school instructional materials

From staff reports

The South Carolina De partment of Education (SCDE) has invited the pub lic to review instructional materials that have been pro posed for use in South Caroli na’s public schools.

In a memo to S.C. District Superintendents, SCDE Chief Finance Officer Nancy Williams encouraged com munity participation in this process. "We would like to invite you and members of your district and community to participate in the public review.”

The materials are in the fol lowing subject areas: Advanced Baking and Pastry Advanced Placement European History

Suspicious fire damages Pinewood home

From staff reports

The Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire Department, and Beaufort County EMS responded to a suspicious fire over the weekend in the Pinewood district of Burton in Beaufort County.

Just after 11:30 p.m., Sat urday, Oct. 22, emergency crews responded to a report ed house fire on Pinewood Circle. Firefighters arrived to a single-story home with heavy fire coming from the rear of the structure. Fire crews entered the home to search for potential victims and found the home empty,

and extinguished the fire. No one was home at the time and no injuries were re ported. While the fire remains under investigation, Burton Fire District fire investigators have determined the fire to be suspicious. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Beaufort County Sherriff’s Office.

This was the second house fire of the week for Burton firefighters. Thursday after noon, Oct. 20, firefighters responded to a reported fire in a Seabrook home after residents attempted to drag burning items from their

Against Children task force. The investigation has also involved the cooperation of a number of other local, state and federal agencies.

oven through the residence.

Beaufort County Sherriff’s deputies extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher prior to arrival of firefight ers. Damages were limited but fire officials state this fire could have been much worse as firefighters found and extinguished several burning embers within scat tered debris in the home.

According to fire officials, South Carolina is heading into its most dangerous months for fires, as the num ber of fires historically begins to rise throughout the fall and winter, peaking in April.

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Biology 1, 2, and Ad vanced Placement Civics Computer Applications Digital Art and Design 1, 2, 3, 4 Digital Media Market ing Digital Multimedia Digital Workplace Ap plications Esthetics Event and Entertain ment Management Fundamentals of Health care Image Editing International Business Nutrition and Wellness

The instructional materials are on display at 12 locations throughout the state – includ ing at University of South Carolina Beaufort – through

Nov. 14. Instructions for sub mitting comments will be available at the USCB Bluff ton Campus Library at 8 East Campus Drive.

Links to access the instruc tional materials virtually and submit public comments can be found at https://bit.ly/3y Q0uzX.

The SCDE will receive public comments before a final decision is made on adopting the instructional materials. The materials will be recommended to the State Board for adoption on Dec. 13 by the Instructional Materials Review Panels appointed by the State Board of Education. For more information, please review the SCDE’s news release at https://bit. ly/3gfEd8v.

Spearman endorses Weaver

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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced Tuesday her sup port for Republican nominee Ellen Weaver in the upcom ing General Election to suc ceed her in office.

“Our next State Superin tendent must have proven executive leadership and management experience to run a major state agency that oversees billions of taxpay er dollars. They must have trusted relationships to work closely with policymakers in

the General Assembly, and they must be a team builder, bringing parents, teachers, business, faith, and other community leaders to the ta ble to support our schools,” Spearman said in a release.

“I have known Ellen Weav er for nearly a decade and have been impressed with her work ethic, willingness to reach out to others and listen, and strong desire to make meaningful change for the students and teachers of our state. With the comple tion of a master’s degree in

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educational leadership, El len is fully qualified to serve, and I’m proud to support her campaign to become South Carolina’s next State Su perintendent of Education,” said Spearman.

Superintendent Spear man has served as South Carolina’s top education of ficial since 2015. Spearman is the third Republican who has served as State Superin tendent to support Weaver’s campaign, joining former Superintendents Barbara Nielsen and Mick Zais.

Solicitation of a Minor.

The arrest occurred as part of a continuation of the March undercover operation con ducted by the BPD, the Beau fort County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Carolina Attor ney General’s Internet Crimes

The operation has result ed in the arrest of more than a dozen adults attempting to have sex with children.

According to the release, BPD investigators identified Fallon as a subject commu nicating with undercover of

Fallon allegedly sent sexually explicit messages on a social media platform to individu als he believed to be minors, resulting in the execution of search warrants on his social media accounts.

On Tuesday, the BPD ob tained three arrest warrants that were served Wednesday. They also served warrants on his vehicle and home.

According to his profile on the internet, Fallon has worked nearly two decades for the Beaufort County School Dis trict (BCSD). His current po sition is Director of Account ability, and he works in the district’s Data Services and Testing department. At some time Wednesday afternoon, his profile was removed from the BCSD website.

“Fallon is currently on ad

ministrative leave. He has worked for the district for 19 years.

As the Director of Ac countability/Data Services, his office is at the district headquarters, not at a school building,” BCSD Director of Communications Candace Bruder said in an email to The Island News. “His role does not require him to interact with children. We continue to collaborate with our law en

forcement partners and trust the process of the judicial sys tem in handling this matter.”

The charge of Criminal So licitation of a Minor is a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison for each count. This case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.

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

The ship’s captain portrayed by Ray Johnson, guards his gold and jewels near the cemetery of his fallen shipmates during the 28th annual Ghost Tour on Saturday through the Old Point in Beaufort. Both walking and carriage tours are presented by CAPA and the Exchange Club will still be available this Friday, Oct. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 30. Reservations, though not required, can be made by going to www.capabeaufort.org or calling 843-52GHOST. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Tim Newman, center right, as Peg Leg the Pirate and his First Mate Beth Pillum, right, get high fives before giving out the candy to all sorts of ghosts, goblins and super hero figures during the annual Trick-r-Treat Downtown Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Two lines full of children and adults formed from the Downtown Marina to just short of the Woods Memorial bridge. Photos by Bob Sofaly/The Island News

A little boy and his T-Rex (with mother in tow) patiently wait for their turn to get candy during the Trick-or-Treat Downtown on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Thousands of ghosts, ghouls and goblins (also with parents in tow) lined up in two rows from the Downtown Marina nearly to the Woods Memorial Bridge to take part in the annual spooktacular event. Fortunately for the T-Rex, they were all standing in the shade.

Calculating your Investment Risk Tolerance –A Starter Guide

Presented by Frederick L Gaskin

When the market is going up and up, it’s easy for in vestors to think they’re more comfortable with risk than they actually are. Eventually, volatility returns and stocks and bonds can generate plen ty of angst for investors. For many investors, this has been a very difficult year. In my experience, that’s often when people discover their true risk tolerance. Perhaps the single most important component of any successful investment strategy is determining your overall tolerance for risk. By answering this question cor rectly, investors might be able to manage to worry less, and potentially generate better returns.

It’s also important to realize that your tolerance for risk is not static. It will change over time, so it’s important to take stock every few years and confirm that your risks toler ance aligns with your invest ment portfolio, and long term financial planning goals and objectives. To help kick start this process, consider these simple three questions.

1. How much can I stand to lose emotionally?

The assets that offer the highest potential reward are often the riskier ones. Portfo lios with larger allocations to stocks typically deliver higher returns over time, but they are also more volatile, which may not work for everyone. If you simply can’t bear to see your portfolio plummet in value, you might want to choose a more stable investment mix.

On the other hand, reduc ing your exposure to stocks and other relatively high-risk, high-reward assets during your peak earning years

comes with its own kind of risk: falling short of your goal.

To help manage your emo tional response to market vol atility, consider cutting back on how often you review the performance of your longterm accounts. In fact, re search suggests that the less often people check their in vestments, the more risk they will be comfortable taking.

2. How much can I stand to lose financially?

While many people think about risk in terms of their ability to endure losses emo tionally, there’s another com ponent to risk that’s equally important: your capacity to recover financially.

Time is the primary issue here. Those who have a de cade or more before they ex pect to tap their savings can likely wait out some shortterm volatility. For someone who may need the money sooner—in, say, five or fewer years—a market downturn can be devastating.

3. How well do I know myself?

It’s worthwile to try to square your financial capacity for risk with your emotional tolerance for it. What makes this hard is that humans are notoriously bad at predicting in advance how they’ll actu ally respond to a given set of conditions.

You might try asking some one close to you to rate your risk tolerance. A spouse or a close friend may be able to identify patterns of behavior that you don’t recognize in yourself. Financial advisors are also well suited to this role. Their experience with a broad range of clients can lend some perspective on

where you fall along the spec trum of risk tolerance.

In the end, we encourage clients to keep things simple, and don’t overthink this pro cess. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Importantly, figuring out how much risk you can really handle is an art as much as it is a science, and everyone’s unique. But when you have a better idea of how much you can stand to lose— both emotionally and finan cially—you can put together a plan that not only balances your long-term need for sta bility, growth, and income, but also allows you to be able to sleep at night.

As I’ve pointed out in prior columns, the hardest part for most clients in these situa tions is just getting started. Once you’ve jumped into the process, you’ll likely realize that by thoughtfully consid ering your tolerance for risk, you’ll might gain more confi dence and importantly, a bet ter understanding of what you need to do to manage your fu ture.

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.

Information presented is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as personalized advice.

Employees of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. are not estate planning attorneys and cannot offer tax or legal advice, or create and prepare legal documents associated with such plans. Where such advice is necessary or appropriate, please consult a qualified legal or tax advisor.

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Many people procrastinate, some of us chronically, but why do we do that? Is there a way to counteract procrastination, and does this habit ever bring benefits?

Everyone procrastinates at some point in their lives. Whether it relates to pay ing a bill, making a doctor’s appointment, completing a school project, or meeting a work deadline, it is some times easier to put off im portant tasks we may not fully enjoy and would rather accomplish some other time.

While for most people the act of procrastination may only happen every so often, for others it becomes a constant occurrence. An estimated 20% of adults in the United States are chronic procrastinators, even though research shows that high levels of procrastina tion in the workplace can have negative effects on employ ment duration and income.

Why do more people pro crastinate than others? Is pro crastination a mental health condition? And does procras tinating offer any positives or is it just a negative habit we need to kick?

Procrastination results from a struggle between a person’s limbic system and prefrontal cortex of the brain. There is a study show ing that people who often procrastinate have a larger amygdala—the part of the brain responsible for emo tions, particularly negative ones. The study authors also

Why do we procrastinate?

found that procrastinators have a less functional connec tion with the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex—a part of the brain that assimilates information and is implicat ed in decision-making. This study highlights that pro crastination is not so cut-anddry and does not occur in just one region of the brain.”

Anxiety and procrastination

Other issues a person may be facing can impact how procrastination affects the brain.

“In the case of anxiety disorders, a person may become paralyzed with much activity in the amyg dala—fear, despair, perfec tionism, or ‘paralysis by analysis’. With depression, processing information may become too slow when patients feel helpless or indecisive,” says Dr. Alex Wills, a board-certified psy chiatrist and author of Give a F*ck, Actually

Dr. Wills continues, “[And] in the case of ADHD, there may be a neurological lack of cognitive focus due to a lack of dopamine sent to the prefrontal cortex in which the person may subjectively simply become innocently unaware of a looming dead line—until it’s too late.”

Is procrastination a mental health issue?

Procrastination itself is not a mental health condition. However, it can be problem atic behavior if it becomes routine and causes distress.

Procrastination is of ten thought of as a symp tom commonly found in various disorders:

“Under the anxiety spec trum, it is often found in OCPD [obsessive-compul sive personality disorder], OCD, hoarding, or PTSD [post-traumatic stress disor der] due to fears related to past trauma. In ADHD, which can be considered more of a neurological or ‘wiring’ con dition, procrastination may be a result of an inability to prioritize, stay on task, or stay focused,” says Dr. Wills.

Dr. Wills added, “Procras tination may also be an in dicator of addictive tenden cies—the high of ‘saving the day’ from calamity by finish ing an important task just before the deadline. Whether someone does it all the time or not may be an indicator of one of these underlying mental health conditions.”

Are there any benefits to procrastination?

Generally speaking, most people consider procrastina tion a negative habit. How ever, are there any positives to it?

There are many cases when procrastination can be beneficial, even when the person does not intend for it to be.

Everyone can relate to pro crastinating on a task because it is low impact or low value, which shows good judgment about time management and task prioritization. Perhaps it’s ultimately better for your mental health if you go play

that game of tennis or take a long walk instead of getting that project done on your list. Furthermore, you might come back to that project with more energy and new insights because you stepped away to do something else.

Some people work bet ter under pressure and per form best when they have a strict deadline, even if they didn’t intend to wait until the last minute.

How to stop procrastinating

For those who wish to stop procrastinating, it’s suggested “rolling the tape” when you notice yourself starting to head into the procrastination mode.

Basically, you visually im age in your mind what it will

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feel like doing the task last minute including the stress, exhaustion, and the possi bility of not completing it in time or handing in a subpar product. For some people, this negative visualization can be enough to help them start the task. Some people also benefit from enlisting others to hold them ac countable to complete each small step. Split things up into manageable chunks and do them over time. For example, instead of clean ing your whole house, which can feel overwhelming, just commit to cleaning the sink today and the floors tomor row. Oftentimes when you get started on a subtask, it also makes it much eas ier to complete the whole thing because you prove to

yourself that the task you put off isn’t really as bad as you made it out to be in your head.

Setting deadlines can be a helpful tool against procras tination when set correctly.

Previous research shows that for tasks that benefit you—the longer the dead line, the lower the response rate—meaning no deadline leads to the lowest response.

It is suggested people who tend to procrastinate should set shorter deadlines rather than longer ones.

Also, giving yourself a re ward after completing each step can be helpful.

Source: Adapted from the article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/why-do-we-procrastinateexperts-explain-the-science

What to include in skin care routine for anti-aging

With so many skin care products promising to turn back the clock on aging, find ing the right one can be over whelming.

But a good product to start with may already be in your medicine cabinet— sunscreen.

“There are studies that have shown women who used a broad-spectrum sunscreen on their face every day for a year looked younger at the end of that year. These wom en were compared to women who didn't use sunscreen,

and they looked older at the end of the year," explained Melissa Piliang, MD, a der matologist with Cleveland Clinic. "If you want to look younger, prevention is key. Use your sunscreen.”

Dr. Piliang said wearing sunscreen year-round is es sential to protect against skin cancer and sun damage.

For a daily skin care rou tine, she recommends find ing a sunscreen marketed for the face.

Dr. Piliang noted studies show combining sunscreen

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with vitamin C can offer even better protection from the sun and aging.

She also suggests using a product with retinoids for anti-aging. The ingre dient can be found in skin care items already on store shelves or prescribed by a dermatologist.

With any skin care rou tine, patience is key when it comes to seeing results.

“It can be a little frus trating because you want to see the effects of your treatments immediately, but

it took a long time for your skin to get to this point. You have to be patient and give these products time to work," said Dr. Piliang. "It re ally does take a few months, maybe three or four months for most of our products to see the most benefit.”

When trying a new prod uct, Dr. Piliang said people can take a picture of their face each month to help showcase progress.

Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service

How to Build Up your Immune System for Winter

With the cold, COVID and the flu going around these days, it’s important to make sure you’re taking all the right precautions to stay safe. And that includes building up your immune system to help fight off germs.

“Immunity is important all year round, but specifically this time of year,” said Julia Zumpano, RD, registered dieti tian for Cleveland Clinic. “Kids are back to school; we have a lot of germs coming in and out of the house. So, to keep your family as healthy as possible, we have to really stay on our hygiene and our immunity.”

Zumpano said to help build up your immune sys tem, it’s important to eat a healthy diet, which includes lots of fruits and vegetables.

You also want to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin c, zinc, selenium, and iron.

Zumpano recommends get

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However, if you do want to take a supplement, be sure to consult with your health care provider first.

And finally, another easy way to get more fruits and

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vegetables into your diet is by making smoothies.

“You can pack in spinach and berries and Greek yogurt and really any fruits or vegeta bles can be packed in there, a variety,” she said. “You can get some chia seeds or flax seeds for some Omega-3, so smooth ies are a great way to go, espe cially if you’re on the go.”

Zumpano said it’s import ant to remember that build ing your immune system takes time, so make sure you are eating these kinds of foods consistently.

Importance of Discussing Gun Safety with Kids

According to the CDC, guns are the leading cause of death for children in the Unit ed States, which is why Purva Grover, MD, emergency medi cine physician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s is raising awareness about the issue.

“This is so largely prevent able. I think that is the most important piece of this con versation is that the more we talk about it, the more we normalize these conver sations, the more we create awareness—that is the first step in preventing trage dies,” said Dr. Grover.

Doctor Grover said in terms of prevention, there are steps parents can take to help keep their kids safe.

For example, if the par ent is a gun owner, they should have their weapon locked up with the ammo stored separately.

And if your child is going to a friend’s house, she en courages parents talk to each other about whether they own a gun.

She said there is nothing wrong with asking that ques tion and finding out if they are properly storing their weap ons out of reach of the kids.

It’s also important to talk to your children about gun safe ty as well, so they understand what to do if they are ever in a dangerous situation.

“We also have a higher rate of suicide, violence, and we are seeing patients in increasing numbers with psychiatric emergencies— depression, anxiety, psycho sis,” she said. “And now you have a child who has his or her mind not well right now and they are in a really vul nerable state, and they have access to something as dan gerous as a gun. I mean it’s just adding fuel to the fire.”

Doctor Grover said pedi atricians are also starting to have more conversations with parents about this top ic. She said they are not there to judge but rather to help educate.

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What is a mammogram, and why are they important?

By Laurel Kelly

Breast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 of all new cancers diagnosed in women in the U.S. each year, according to the American Cancer Society.

It's estimated that more than 43,000 women in the U.S. will die from breast cancer this year. Mammograms play a key role in early breast can cer detection. They can detect breast cancer before it causes signs and symptom, decreas ing breast cancer deaths.

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A mammogram is an X-ray

Diabetes is a condition that can affect the whole body and cause a variety of symptoms. Many common and unusual symptoms occur due to uncontrolled high blood sugars. Recognizing symptoms early on can be key to successfully treating and managing the condition.

Diabetes describes a group of health conditions that im pairs how the body processes sugar for energy. The most common types of diabetes include type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. With out proper care and man agement, diabetes can result in several complications. As such, it is important for peo ple to be aware of common and unusual symptoms that may indicate diabetes.

This article discusses some unusual signs of diabetes, as well as more common warn ing signs and when to con tact a doctor.

Some potential unusual symptoms of diabetes may include:

1. Skin changes: Diabetes can potentially impact many parts of the body, including the skin. When blood sugars become too high, this can of ten manifest on the skin.

For example, diabetes can result in the development of dark patches on the skin, particularly in skin folds, such as the back of the neck, armpit, and groin. This condi

image of your breasts. It can be used for breast cancer screen ing and for diagnostic pur poses, such as to investigate symptoms or unusual findings

on another imaging test. During a mammogram, your breasts are compressed between two firm surfaces to spread out the breast tis

sue. Then an X-ray captures black-and-white images that are displayed on a comput er screen and examined for signs of cancer.

3D mammogram A traditional mammogram creates 2D images of the breast. A newer type of mam mogram called a 3D mammo gram, or breast tomosynthe sis, creates 3D images of the breast. Many medical facili ties offer 3D mammograms in addition to the traditional 2D mammograms for breast cancer screening.

A 3D mammogram is used to look for breast cancer in people who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. It also can be used to inves tigate the cause of breast problems, such as a breast mass, pain, and nipple dis charge. 3D mammograms also may be recommend ed for women with dense breast tissue.

When used for breast can cer screening, the 3D mam mogram machine creates 3D images and standard 2D mammogram images because both types of images have

some advantages in revealing certain breast abnormalities. Note that your insurance may not cover the cost of a 3D mammogram. Howev er, the higher price is often reasonable if your health practitioner recommends a more detailed image. Check with your health insurance policy to see if it’s covered and call the imaging center ahead of your appointment to determine the extra cost. This will help you to make the decision.

Source: newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org

5 unusual symptoms of diabetes

energy. Without insulin, the body instead uses fat for en ergy, releasing acidic byprod ucts known as ketones.

Acetone is a type of ketone, which is the fruity-smelling substance commonly found in some nail polish removers. If a person has fruity breath, this could suggest high lev els of ketones in their blood due to diabetes. When the body produces too many ke tones too quickly, they can build up to dangerous lev els in the body and cause serious complications.

Some people may refer to the above as the 4 Ts of di abetes, which refers to thirst, using the toilet, feeling tired, and becoming thinner.

In addition to the above, the Centers for Disease Con trol and Prevention (CDC) also note that other signs of diabetes may include: blurry vision tingling hands or feet dry skin sores that heal slowly experiencing more infec tions than usual

tion is known as acanthosis nigricans While the exact cause is unknown, evidence suggests it relates to insulin resistance and occurs due to a person having too much in sulin in their blood.

High blood sugars can also cause other skin conditions, such as diabetic dermop athy and eruptive xantho matosis Furthermore, high blood sugar levels can also result in a person experienc ing dry and itchy skin.

2. Poor healing: Elevated blood sugar levels can re sult in wounds that are slow to heal, do not heal well, or never heal at all. High blood sugar levels can impair the function of white blood cells, which play an important role in the immune system. If they are unable to function cor rectly, the body is less able to close wounds.

High blood glucose can

also affect circulation and lead to nerve damage. Poor circulation can slow healing as it makes blood move more slowly, which can make it dif ficult for the body to deliver nutrients to wounds. Due to nerve damage, a person may not notice the wound and be unable to care for it properly.

3. Vision changes: High blood sugar levels can also damage the eyes and impact a person’s vision. High blood glucose levels can damage small blood vessels present in the eye and cause them to weaken and bulge. This can result in these delicate blood vessels leaking blood and other fluids, which may lead to swelling that can distort vision.

Over time, uncontrolled blood sugars can result in serious eye issues, which can harm vision and may lead to vision loss.

4. Fruity breath: Many people may associate breath odor with a recent meal or poor dental hygiene. Howev er, it could also be a potential sign of diabetes—more com monly with type 1. A fruity scent on the breath is typi cally a sign of diabetic keto acidosis This term refers to when the body is unable to get energy from glucose, so instead, it initiates a state of ketosis and begins to burn fat for fuel.

When the body is unable to produce or effectively use insulin, blood glucose levels rise. This is because insulin is responsible for allowing glucose in the blood to en ter cells so they can use it as

5. Recurring infections: Another potential sign of di abetes is a higher risk of in fections. This is because high blood sugar levels can weak en a person’s immune system and allow infections to devel op more quickly. For exam ple, a person with diabetes may be more likely to experi ence urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections.

Common warning signs: Diabetes can present with a variety of potential symp toms—what one individual experiences can differ from another. However, evidence suggests that the most com mon symptoms of diabetes typically include: increased thirst frequent urination fatigue unexplained weight loss

When to contact a doctor

It is highly advisable for a person to contact a health care professional if they ex perience symptoms such as frequent urination, increased thirst, and fatigue. A doctor can perform tests to measure a person’s blood sugar levels, such as an A1C test, which can help diagnose diabetes.

If a person experiences symptoms that could indicate diabetes, it is advisable to make an immediate appoint ment with a doctor. A health care professional can assess symptoms and perform tests to confirm or rule out the con dition. With a diagnosis, a doc tor can recommend the most suitable course of treatment.

Source: https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ unusual-symptoms-of-diabetes

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The four Gospels were written from first-hand testimony. The telephone game doesn’t work as an image for the writing of the Gospels. Matthew and John were apostles who spent three years with Jesus, so their Gospels are written from personal memories. Mark and Luke were both writing down the testimony of those who saw and heard Jesus in person. The Gospels of Mark and Luke would be like a game of telephone with only two children, with the second child writing down the message as he hears it from the first child.

The good news about Jesus was shared right from the start. It is not as if the first Christians believed that Jesus was just a great human teacher, and then a hundred years later, a legend began to develop that he is divine and rose miraculously from the dead. Right away, the apostles began to travel throughout the known world, boldly preaching that Jesus had been raised from the dead, and that he is truly God! This good news is also seen clearly in the letters of Saint Paul, one of the first Christian leaders.

People were around to correct the Gospels if they were false. The Gospels were written within a few decades after the resurrection of Jesus, when eyewitnesses were still living who could have easily disproven the Gospel accounts if they were invented out of thin air. For example, the Gospels present Jesus as performing many miracles of healing. There were many people still living who witnessed his ministry, and it would be easy enough to find out whether or not Jesus was known for healing people.

Our Bibles today contain translations of the original Gospels. The original Gospels were written in Greek and spread quickly throughout the Christian world. They were copied by hand with great care. Scholars have access to hundreds of manuscripts from quite early in Christian history, allowing them to be confident of the original Greek texts of the Gospels. They use these texts to create today’s translations into modern languages. Thus, when we read the Bible today, we can be confident that our Gospels correspond to the originals authored by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

The Gospels give us an accurate image of the historical Jesus. They are historical documents, similar to other ancient biographies. Their authors sought to give readers a true account of the words and actions of Jesus of Nazareth. This means that the Gospels cannot be dismissed as legends or folk tales. Jesus is a historical figure, and if we are to take him seriously, we must also consider carefully his claim to be divine.

‘Learning how to win’

Eagles eke out another big W, close in on region crown

By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com

No time on the clock. One play to get six yards. Check. One more play for two points and the win. Check mate.

Colleton Prep’s Cole Da vis found Hayden Williams, who dived for the pylon to send the War Hawks’ side line into a frenzy on the last play of regulation, but Beau fort Academy denied CPA on a two-point conversion attempt that would have clinched a region crown, es caping with a wild 20-19 win Friday night at a raucous Merritt Field.

Staring at the scoreboard reading 0:00 and a wall of fans surrounding the end zone, Davis rolled to his left and swung the ball out to Williams, whose elbow land ed on the goal line with the nose of the ball inching into the white to give the War Hawks one more play — and a big decision.

Greg Langdale followed

the conventional wisdom and went for the win on the road and rolled his star quar terback to the right side this time. Walker Bryan flashed open, but Davis couldn’t con nect with him as BA’s home crowd erupted into emotion al celebration for a second straight Friday after the Ea gles’ beat Thomas Heyward for the first time a week ear lier.

“It was a great ballgame,” BA coach Mark Clifford said. “You know, coming back af ter a big win is just as hard as coming back after a big loss like we did the week be fore, so I was real concerned about coming off that big win last week. But our motto right now is, ‘We’re back,’ and we’ve got some great players — some great kids.”

BA (6-2, 3-0) will have to get up for one more big game to close out the regular sea son, as the Eagles need a win at Bethesda Academy in Savannah on Friday to seal the region crown, while War

Trying for two

Hawks (8-1, 1-1) have to take care of Palmetto Christian and hope the Blazers can end BA’s hot streak and force a three-way tiebreaker. The War Hawks smacked the Eagles in the mouth on the first play from scrimmage when Davis went 81 yards for a touchdown, but BA’s de fense settled in and slowed down CPA’s efficient offen sive machine, and an oppor tunistic offense picked its spots and hit them. Braydon Dineen went deep for speed ster Te’Shaun Heyward, who raced away from the defense to tie it.

CPA took a 13-6 halftime lead when Davis faked a keeper and popped a jump pass over the line for Wil liams, but Dineen punched it in to cap off an impressive drive to open the second half and pull BA even again. Two stout defenses held serve un til Dineen struck gold again, finding Zeke Gonzalez deep down the left sideline for the go-ahead score with 2:17

FRIDAY’S PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

All games at 7:30 p.m.

unless otherwise noted Whale Branch at Bamberg-Ehrhardt Hanahan at Beaufort Beaufort Academy at Bethesda Academy Colleton County at Bluffton Palmetto Christian at Colleton Prep

Allendale-Fairfax at Estill Hilton Head Prep at Hilton Head Christian Wilson Hall at John Paul II Ridgeland-Hardeeville at Lake Marion Hilton Head Island at May River

Battery Creek at Phillip Simmons Patrick Henry at Thomas Heyward Barnwell at Wade Hampton (H)

left, and Gonzalez added the all-important PAT to make it a seven-point game.

The War Hawks’ quickly moved into the red zone and

inched toward the goal line as time ticked away, finally facing fourth-and-goal from the 6 after a penalty pushed them back from the 1. They got the 6. They didn’t get the 2.

And BA limped away with a second consecutive tri umph in a heavyweight clash of SCISA title contenders.

“We’re kind of coming to gether and learning how to win a little bit.” Clifford said.

“We’re taking the attitude right now that if we do ev erything right and everybody gives it their all, we have a chance to win. We just want to be in the game and have a chance to win in the fourth quarter like we did the last two games.”

Justin Jarrett is the sports editor of The Island News and the founder of LowcoSports.com. He was the sports editor of the Island Packet and the Beaufort Gazette for 6½ years. He has a passion for sports and community journalism and a questionable sense of humor.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Beaufort’s Fields continues to run wild LowcoSports.com

Kacy Fields continued his tor rid pace on the ground with 230 rushing yards and three more touchdowns to lead a balanced offensive assault, and Beaufort’s defense turned in another domi nant performance in a 48-8 victory over North Charleston for a sev enth consecutive win on the road Thursday night.

Samari Bonds threw touch down passes to McLeod Reichel and Thomas Purdy and rushed for a score, and Houston Wilson added a rushing touchdown for the Eagles. Fields has rushed for 1,129 yards and 16 TDs in five games since moving to the back field and becoming Beaufort’s primary ball carrier.

Week 10: Beaufort (7-1, 3-0) vs. Hanahan

Whale Branch 35, Branchville 7

The Warriors had little trou ble at home Friday, routing the Yellow Jackets to remain in posi tion to claim the No. 2 seed from Region 7-1A with a win at Bam berg-Ehrhardt on Friday. Keith Chisholm showed his versatility on offense, rushing for a teamhigh 54 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries and catching four passes for 68 yards, and freshman

Jayvion Harris added 51 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.

Freshman Jermon Bowers was 10-for-15 for 149 yards and threw a touchdown pass to Aaron Fields, and Davon Evans added a rushing score. Talon Lee (11 tackles, TFL, sack), Alonzo Allen (9 tackles, TFL), and Bradford Thompson (7 tackles, 3 TFL, 3 sacks) anchored the Warriors’ defense, and Jakhi Pusha took an interception 55 yards for a touchdown.

Week 10: Whale Branch (6-3, 3-1) at Bamberg-Ehrhardt

Hilton Head Christian 48, John Paul II 32

Christian Tilton had another monster night with 238 rushing

yards and two TDs on 29 carries to go along with a touchdown pass and a TD reception on a trick play that gave JPII an early 14-0 lead, but the Golden Warriors couldn’t slow down HHCA’s passing game.

Dylan Clark passed for 295 yards and 4 touchdowns with most of the damage going through Gage Zatalokin, who hauled in 10 pass es for 271 yards and three touch downs, and the Eagles’ QB added 91 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Tony Hill scored rush ing and receiving touchdown for JPII and threw a 61-yard scoring pass to Tilton on a toss and throw back in the first quarter.

Week 10: JPII (4-5, 2-3) vs. Wil son Hall

Red Snapper Maci Dean ducks under the throw of Royals shortstop Weldon Smith during a double play attempt in their Beaufort County Adult Baseball League game Monday night at Burton Wells Athletic Complex. Dean was forced out, but Smith’s throw was a little too late and runner at first was safe. The Royals went on to win 12-2. In other league action Monday night, the ’Stros beat the Sand Fleas, 14-6. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Photo courtesy of

Beaufort Academy’s Devonte Green, right, gets good blocking from Alex Williams, center, against undefeated Colleton Prep on Friday, Oct. 21, at Beaufort Academy’s Merritt Field. The Eagles won the game 30-29 after stopping the Colleton Prep’s point after touchdown. The hosting Eagles improved their overall record to 7-2 and 4-1 in SCISA Region I-1A. The War Hawks dropped to 8-1. Bob Sofaly/ The Island News

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Two Beaufort stars named to North-South roster

From staff reports

After lighting up the grid iron on Friday nights this fall, two Beaufort High School football stars have earned their spots in South Carolina’s most prestigious in-state allstar game.

Beaufort High’s Kacy Fields and Colton Phares were se lected Wednesday for the 75th annual Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl, showcas ing the top senior talent in South Carolina in a North vs. South all-star clash.

Hilton Head High coach B.J. Payne will be an assistant for the South team.

The game will be played at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadi um in Myrtle Beach on Satur day, Dec. 10, and will feature 88 seniors from across the state.

Mettlesome McIlroy conquers Congaree, defends CJ Cup crown

By Wes Kerr LowcoGolf.com

RIDGELAND – On a flaw less Lowcountry afternoon at Congaree Golf Club, Rory McIlroy showed his mettle — and his greatness — to ascend back to the top of the golf world.

McIlroy caught fire down the stretch, making four bird ies in a challenging five-hole span to fend off a gritty ef fort from Kurt Kitayama and claim a one-shot victory with a 17-under 267 to successfully defend his CJ Cup crown.

“Everything seems like it came together for me, and to day was just a continuation of how I’ve been playing over these last few months,” McIl roy said. “I knew I needed to go out there and shoot a good score. I knew if I went out there and shot even par, it wasn’t go ing to get it done, but I knew there were opportunities, right? There’s the three par-5s and the two drivable par-4s, so if you take care of those and you try and navigate the rest of the way, and if you play solidly enough, hopefully that was going to be enough and ultimately it was.”

It’s a remarkable 23rd PGA Tour victory in McIlroy’s sto ried career, and it jumps him back to the top spot in the Official World Golf Rankings, capping off a stellar 2022 that included a FedEx Cup cham pionship.

The stage was set for an epic duel between McIlroy and fellow top-five golfer Jon Rahm, and the two stars both charged out of the start ing blocks. Rahm took ad vantage of the early par-5s, making birdies on the second and fourth holes to keep up with his rival. McIlroy found some trouble on the third af ter missing badly off the tee and catching his approach heavy from a waste bunker to the right of a group of trees, but his elite skills around the green and a clutch putter helped him save a key par.

Rahm responded on the par-3 fifth with a dazzling tee shot just nine feet from the hole before converting his birdie, but he gave it right back with an ugly three-putt on the sixth. The pendulum quickly swung back to McIl roy with a breathtaking shot on that sixth hole, leaving his approach just under four feet

from the cup to set up an easy birdie for a two-shot lead at 16-under par.

It was looking like full speed ahead for the reigning FedEx Cup champion, but things started to get nervy after two missed putts from inside 10 feet on the eighth and ninth, and one of his pair ing partners began to pick up steam. After starting the final round just one back of McIl roy’s lead, Kitayama finished up his steady front half with a key birdie on the ninth to get to -15 and join a tie at the top with McIlroy at the turn.

Rory was far from consistent off the tee, but he continued to work some magic with his iron play. After pulling his drive to the trees on the left side at 11, McIlroy ripped the ensuing shot 191 yards onto the green to convert a key par save. He misfired again to the left on the par-5 12th but beautifully stuck his second shot on the edge of the putting service before two-putting for birdie to match Kitayama’s score and maintain a tie at 16-under par as Rahm lurked one back.

The 14th was the make-orbreak hole in last year’s Pal metto Championship, and the script was looking similar on Sunday. It’s a par-3 that requires a near-flawless first shot to keep the ball on the green. And McIlroy played it perfectly. The 23-time PGA Tour winner displayed his elite ball-striking in the clutch, knocking a 5-iron to 13 feet before draining a tough right-to-left putt to nab the solo lead at 17-under par.

“I think that the birdie on 14 was really the — that’s what separated — the birdie on 14 was big,” McIlroy said. “I feel like being able to fall back on your putting, it takes pressure off your iron play, it takes pressure off your short game, it takes pressure off your driving.”

Kitayama was down a shot but had a chance to get it right back after driving the green on the 366-yard par-4 15th, but the opportunity slipped away with a tough three-putt while Mcilroy delivered another beauty from the sand to set up a 5-foot birdie. Rory was in command with a two-shot lead over Kitayama with three holes to play as Rahm strug gled to find his composure

down the stretch and faded out of contention.

The pro-Rory crowd had even more to cheer about on 16, as McIlroy delivered his third birdie in a row on a bril lant 21-foot putt to erupt the gallery — and put the fan fa vorite on the verge of the title at 19-under par. With a sizable three-shot lead in hand, McIl roy went into a conservative approach on 17, but a pair of visits to the waste area led to a bogey to cut the margin to just two.

The door swung open again for Kitayama if he came up big on the finishing hole. He hit the green about 22 feet away from the flagstick to set up a putt that would put pres sure on the leader, but it just fizzled wide to extinguish his hopes of a comeback. McIlroy made it dramatic down the stretch with a missed 8-foot par putt, but he tapped in for bogey to hold off Kitayama by a single shot and successfully defend his CJ Cup crown.

“Yeah, on 18 when it ran eight feet by, Kurt had a good look for birdie there and thankfully for me it ran by on that left side, so it made it a little less stressful,” McIlroy said. “This was a great week for (Kurt). He hung in there the entire day. A couple of putts just slid by on him com ing down the stretch and that really was the difference.”

South Korean K.J. Lee took solo third place at 15-under par, and Rahm (-14) tied for fourth with Tommy Fleet wood after firing a 6-under 65. Former UNLV star Taylor Montgomery (-9) made waves with a low score on Sunday, posing a blazing 9-under 62 to match Congaree’s course record set by Rahm on Friday.

Lowcountry golf fans couldn’t have asked much more from a Sunday after noon at Congaree. The weath er conditions were ideal, and we were treated to a breath taking show from the now-un disputed top golfer in the world. It was a special tourna ment with a special champion who has once again scaled his sport’s summit, and Congaree Golf Club once again proved a spectacular setting.

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

Rory McIlroy’s successful defense this past weekend of his CJ Cup crown at Congaree Golf Club was the 23rd PGA Tour victory of his storied career and jumps him back to the top spot in the Official World Golf Rankings. Photo courtesy of Lowcosports.com

ARTS

Halloween Pumpkin Painting Workshop

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

CALENDAR

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

Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market

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

Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes

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

Wet Willie's Trivia Night

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

Wet Willie's Bingo Night

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

Port Royal Farmers Market

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

Lowcountry Made Markets

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

CAPA Ghost Tours

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2830. Carriage Tours leave every 15 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. from the parking lot of 1006 Bay Street and last 45 minutes. Walking Tours leave every 20 minutes beginning at 7 p.m. from 611 Bay Street and last about an hour. Carriage Tours are $25 for adults and $15 for ages 3 to 11. Walking Tours are $15 for all ages. Stroller- and pet-friendly walking tour will be led at 7 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Book online at www.capabeaufort.org or call 843-52GHOST.

Port Royal Cypress Wetlands tours

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

WHAT’S

Beaufort Lions Spaghetti Dinner

5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive. Menu includes spaghetti with meatballs or without, tossed salad, warm garlic bread, sweet/unsweet tea or water, and a dessert. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for those younger than 12. Funds raised from the dinner will support Northern Beaufort County residents in need of vision services. An eyeglasses donation box will be available to drop off gently used prescription glasses, hearing aids, or cell phones. Cash, check or a major card will be accepted.

Veterans Day Parade

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

Lady’s Island Garden Club bake sale

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, in front of Grayco Hardware and Home at 136 Sea Island Parkway. Homemade baked goods will include whole cakes and pies and packages of cookies, snack mix, muffins, cupcakes, brownies, sugar-free and gluten-free items and treats for man’s best friend. Many of the baked goods will be packaged for gift giving. Holiday and seasonal wreaths and fresh floral arrangements created talented gardeners will be offered. The Lady’s Island Garden Club is a 501(c) (3) organization and proceeds from the fundraiser will be used for community service projects. Current projects include maintaining the Tree Walk on the Point, planting flowers at the Beaufort National Cemetery, supporting Wreaths Across America and more. The Club also contributes financially to many charitable organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, Friends of Hunting Island, Friends of Fort Fremont, Port Royal Sound Foundation, Lowcountry Raptors and Beaufort Open Land Trust.

YMCA Puppy Plunge

9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25. Wardle Family YMCA, Outdoor pool, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Well-behaved canines of all breeds and sizes are welcome. Cost is $10 per pup. All proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program. Owners will be required to sign a waiver before entering the enclosed, exterior pool area (use the side entrance gate), must be present with their pups at all times, and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. The YMCA asks that pets be up-to-date on all vaccinations. Event is weather dependent so check the YMCA social media or call the Y front desk at 843-522-9622 the morning of the Puppy Plunge to check any status update.

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

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

GOLF

Inaugural Stingray Scramble

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

HISTORY

The Historic Port Royal Museum

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

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

HIGHWAY 21 DRIVE-IN

The movies scheduled for this week (Friday, Oct. 28 through Thursday, Nov. 3, closed Wednesdays) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Black Adam (PG-13, 8 p.m.) and Smile (R, 10:15 p.m.) on Screen 1; Halloween Ends (R, 8 p.m.) and Terrifier 2 (R, 9:45 p.m.) on Screen 2; and Prey For The Devil (PG-13, 8 p.m.) and Jeepers Creepers Reborn (R, 9:30 p.m.) on Screen 3 (Friday and Saturday).

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

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

“We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.”

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

Upcoming movies include Black Panther Wakanda Forever (November) and Avatar The Way of Water (November).

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

Escape Quest Games

9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-2556456.

Dungeons & Dragons

4 p.m., Mondays, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12 to 18.

Lego Club

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

Time for Tea (English Tea Party)

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

Recipe Club

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

Knitting/Crochet Class

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

Teen Art Club

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

Teen Anime Club

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

Coffee & Conversation

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

Teen Video Game Club

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

Hoopla Class

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

S.C. Works Job Coaching

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

Line Dance Class

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

Chess Club

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

Chess Meet Up

11 a.m., 2nd Saturday of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456. Instructor Henry Otto Seim will show beginners the

basics or play a friendly game with more experienced players. All skill levels welcome. Extra boards will be set up.

Chess Meet Up

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

Law Talk

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

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

Law Talk

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

Beaufort Downtown Branch Library Special Programs

Select Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456. 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.

MEETINGS

The Beaufort Trailblazers –A Volunteer Group

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

League of Women Voters

Beaufort meeting

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

Zonta Club of Beaufort

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

Maye River Quilters

10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. The wearing of masks is encouraged. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-705-9590. To attend the meeting as a guest, send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.

MUSIC

Lowcountry Community Concert Band presents Dawn of a New Decade

7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive. Admission is free.

Fripp Island Friends of Music Concert Series

5 p.m., specific Sundays, Fripp Island Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Blvd., Fripp Island. Individual shows are $30. Consider becoming a member of Fripp Island Friends of Music (FIFOM). Membership gives you access to all five concerts, including the post-performance reception where you meet the musicians while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared fresh by Harold’s Chef Services. It also helps fund FIFOM’s Music-in-the-Schools program. The basic FIFOM membership, $100, has not changed. To become a member, text or call Vanessa Peñaherrera at 704807-0255 or email vandy116@gmail.com. Go to frippfriendsofmusic.com for more information. Schedule: Nov. 13, TAKE3 (highenergy mix of classical, pop and jazz); Jan. 8, Andrew Armstrong (piano); Feb. 26, The Tony Lee Group (jazz); March 26, Kim Richey (singer-songwriter).

Language of war shows how soft we really are

Everyone’s favorite 45-year-old star quar terback scrambled his way into a public relations nightmare last week when he made the mistake of com paring military service to his being a highly paid athlete.

“I almost look at like a football season like you’re going away on deployment in the military,” Tom Brady said on the Let’s Go! sports podcast. “It’s like, ‘Man, here I go again.’”

It was a poorly conceived analogy, of course, but when you dedicate yourself to the game like Brady, where it lit erally affects everything you eat or drink, how you sleep, how you subject yourself to rigors of training or deny yourself the pleasures of do mesticity, it’s easy to imagine how burdensome it must feel to him after 22 years. The Internet was not

nearly as understanding. The expected broadband bullies weighed in and tore Brady to shreds, painting him as a spoiled brat who should never again let a comparison of his life to military service cross his lips.

This included actual mil itary veterans who detailed the sacrifices they make to fulfill their commitment to defending the country.

Twitter user WhatsYour Damag4 wrote about the daily concerns she and her colleague faced during their

deployments.

She included not being able to see her children, daily barrages from enemy missiles and small weapons, having to comfort small chil dren as they lay dying after an explosive attack on the school they attended, and the dread of having a “lucky” streak when no one at her base was killed in the three weeks before their departure.

She wrote, “I could only call my mom once a week, on a phone with a 10-second delay that she couldn’t figure out, so we were constantly talking over each other. I was afraid to say how I was doing, she would have gotten upset and it could have affected her health, so I lied.”

Her unit’s “luck” held up “until the suicides started.”

Not quite the same mental toll as choosing to avoid carbs in favor of freshly

pressed juice concoctions, is it?

Brady apologized for what he said, but I’m not so sure what he said was any more egregious than the combat language and imagery too many casually use.

No one has an illness; they are "battling" the illness. Peo ple don’t criticize; they “take flak” as they ”attack" each other. A story development has to be a “bombshell.”

Every political disagreement is a “frontline skirmish” that threatens “civil war.”

Manufacturers specialize in military-inspired clothing and accessories. Children wear camouflage-patterned outfits to class. People can sit in the comfort of their living rooms and wage virtual war on people from all over the world, cackling and talking smack as they turn each other into bloody stains on

video gaming systems.

Politicians plan in “war rooms” how to “take out” their opponents and post ads with them inside crosshairs. Basic ideological differenc es are outdated when one side keeps saying the other is trying to “destroy” the country and will “kill” if they are elected. They encourage their supporters, “Take no prisoners!”

And yes, I'm going to mention Jan. 6, where we saw Rudy Giuliani calling for “trial by combat” as he urged insurrectionists to stop the proper election of Presi dent Joe Biden from being validated. This, as the former president exhorted “fight like hell” to a crowd containing members of at least two militia groups who planned to detain and potentially kill officials as part of their pledge to “save the country”

“by any means necessary.”

We display how un-serious we have become as a society when we toss around lan guage borrowed from such a serious matter.

Real sacrifice isn't choos ing to stay in shape for football. It isn't brandishing a sidearm while waiting in line for your mocha latté, extra whip. You haven’t “picked a hill to die on” when you opt not to wear a mask or get vaccinated during a pandem ic; you’re just being a jerk.

We owe it to the people who actually make military sacrifices to stop making dumb comparisons like Brady’s. Freedom isn’t free, and we shouldn’t act like it’s cheap, either.

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

All they wanna do is Zoom-a-Zoom-Zoom-Zoom

Itis Tuesday, and I’m at the Springhill Suites Hotel in Columbia. This morning I’ve had my compli mentary coffee, but the TV monitor is not working, so there is no (complimentary) news from Ukraine.

As I sit and write, sleep-ad dled folks wander into the breakfast area and shovel bis cuits, bagels and circular sau sage patties onto rectangular paper plates that are small and thin. But this morning, I, myself, forgo the bright yellow eggs for a waffle.

Springhill’s breakfast-eat ers include three men wear ing green polo shirts sport ing logos that match the logos on their green back packs. Columbia is the seat of South Carolina’s govern ment and one imagines these men have business in nearby office buildings — SCDOT, S.C. State Fiscal Authority or, perhaps, the Department of Natural Resources.

I am in Columbia doing

what is called a “media tion” — a process that is now required before one can go to trial.

Several years ago our Judiciary decided that a vigorous negotiation — prior to trial — might keep some people out of the courtroom.

For the most part mediation has done just that because every trial usually involves uncertainty.

For the plaintiff there is the chance of a “defense verdict” — which is to say no money.

For the defendant there is the chance of a “run-away jury” rendering a million-dollar verdict. These possibilities

loom large in the minds of the litigants.

The mediator (a lawyer) always begins the session telling each party that this is their last opportunity to exer cise any control over the out come. “After today you will be looking at a jury —blank, impassive, hard-to-read faces — trying to determine what they are thinking.”

“After today you will wake every morning wondering what your cross-examina tion will be like. Whether or not the judge will buy your theory of liability. Whether or not the jury will believe your narrative as to the facts.”

After this opening solilo quy the mediator allows each of the attorneys to present an “opening argument” directly at the opposition party who is usually seated just across a three foot-wide table.

The plaintiff’s lawyer starts by reinforcing the notion of a duty owed; a duty breached and a lifetime of pain

resulting from that breach. The defendant’s lawyer talks about the negligence of the plaintiff, exaggeration by the plaintiff, and greed.

After this exchange of artillery fire the parties and their lawyers retreat into separate rooms and the me diator begins a shuttle. That shuttle always begins with a “demand” from the plaintiff — that is to say the demand for a sum of money that is way beyond what the plaintiff expects to get in the end. This is met with a counter offer— always a sum that is way below what is remotely acceptable.

And now — in two small, separate rooms — the media tor takes control and gently, incrementally pushes both parties toward that magic number that will work for both sides.

When the concept of me diation was first introduced, almost every lawyer I know signed up for the course.

LIVING ON PURPOSE

But after many years and countless mediations I now know there are only a few people who can secure the trust (from both sides); and can somehow intuit what the plaintiff will take and the defendant will pay.

When Covid arrived it was decided that mediations, like motions, could be done remotely — Zoom. Now the lawyers, the adjusters and litigants are often thousands of miles removed from the mediator himself. These peo ple are brought together on a huge video monitor and then separated into “video rooms” when the shuttle begins. Although the technology usually works, the sense of trust, the uncertainty, the awkwardness are diminished when nobody is actually face to face.

Zoom has also become the norm in depositions — and now the Judiciary is allowing witnesses (in jury trials) to appear “remotely” if both

How do we respond to temptation?

The painful truth about any type of addiction and temptation is there was an introduction and a personal agreement to entertain it. They knew it was wrong but made the conscious decision to accept it and a cognitive desire to continue. I’ve never known anyone who is trying to recover from an addiction to trip and fall face-first into a bag of cocaine and relapse.

Do those with a history of substance abuse accidentally run into syringes of heroin or not realize the dangers of taking oxycodone? No. They surrendered their power to resist, bowed down to their new master, and became a slave to the persuasion of darkness.

I’ve never heard of an alcoholic who opened and accidentally consumed hard liquor thinking it was a soft drink. People know exactly what they are consuming. When a person goes into a bar or a liquor store they are definitely aware of why they are there.

Individuals do not inad vertently become involved with sin, they willingly

BILLY HOLLAND

choose what they want to do. Whatever the situation and no matter how long it's been going on, the reason people search for relief is to dull the agony of reality. To become numb to the truth, to drown out the voice of conviction and guilt, to avoid, to run away and hide from God. Some will never face their fears until it is too late and would rather live in emo tional and spiritual captivity than allow God to set them free.

The same principle of free will happens when someone becomes extremely obese. Yes, we have compassion just like anyone that is struggling with any type of problem and we cannot imagine the cycle of discouragement they go through every day. We also realize there are individuals who have hormone issues

and other health conditions that are not their fault, but there are others that have simply never said no to their cravings.

For whatever reasons, food can become a powerful anes thetic that brings temporary relief by exchanging a sense of euphoria for shackles of bondage. A lack of account ability and self-discipline has serious consequences, to say the least. Again, no one has ever forced another person to overeat, they do it because they want to.

I spoke with a woman the other day, and she was telling me about taking care of her four grandchil dren. The daughter and her husband became addicted to drugs and they divorced. Not long after this, the daughter brought her children to stay with this woman and her husband and they have not seen her since. This was four years ago. These grandpar ents have full custody but are struggling to raise these beautiful kids because they are on a limited income. Sad ly, there are many parents that have abandoned their little ones, and far too often

addiction and incarceration are a part of the equation.

It’s a heartbreaking scenario and we wonder how anyone could love some type of desire more than their own children or anything else. It’s actually the same answer that applies to every decision we all make every moment. The free will to choose.

When Sinatra sang, “I did it my way” he was making a re bellious declaration for most of the entire human race. It’s the arrogant and aggressive proclamation about not car ing what God says about sin, I live by my own rules.

Most of us know of someone that is entangled in

some type of habit, craving, fixation, weakness, compul sion, or dependency. These behaviors are the result of how individuals attempt to deal with whatever is seem ingly overwhelming them. We realize we humans are vulnerable to urges, but we always have the choice to resist or accept. It’s not how many times we are tempted, it’s how determined we are to stand against it. Every idea, thought, and suggestion will receive one of two reactions, yes or no. The enemy of our soul has been given the opportunity to persuade us into making destructive decisions, but with God’s

parties agree.

“With the consent of all parties a judge may allow a witness to appear by En hanced Remote Communica tion Technology” — Zoom.

I think the essence of a trial is cross examination when one confronts a wit ness, disputes their rendition of the facts, exposing that testimony to doubt. It’s hard to believe “confrontation” occurs if the attorney and the witness are separated by 1,000 miles. Cross-examina tion should not be remote.

As South Carolina drifts from face-to-face hearings something is being lost. In the meantime there’s something to be said for sitting on your couch, in your sweatpants, with 1000 miles between yourself and a self-righteous lawyer.

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

strength, we can learn how to control our emotional impulses which is the way God intended.

If we refuse to develop the perseverance to break free from our destructive cycles, our carnality will control us and cause even more misery and disappointment. Though we can try to help others become victorious, each person must realize that trusting God is the key that can open their own prison doors. Those who will not help themselves cannot be forced to change.

Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

TERRY MANNING

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

SCOTT GRABER

The pleasure of knowing a Marine

By Sgt. Erin Morejon, USMC

three most important things the Marine Corps does for the nation are make Ma rines,

the nation's

first two are objec tives that can been easily

Make Marines – more than 30,000 citizens graduate Marine Corps re cruit training

year. Win battles – Battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of Okinawa, and Battle of Derna, all of which can be read about in history

last one can only be known by those who have the

of knowing one.

Marine Corps Veteran An gus “Gator” Alberson, a na tive of Hartford, Ala., served in Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 451, Ma rine Corps Air Station Beau fort from 1966-1970. Today, Alberson owns American Ma chining and Manufacturing in Varnville and is a prime example of the Marine Corps’ third objective.

“I remember sitting in class with the recruiter when my friend Bill whispered some thing in my ear,” said Alber son. “The recruiter said, ‘Hey Red!’ because he was a red head, ‘If you got something to say then you can stand up and tell us all.’ It was fun ny because Billy always had something to say, but he was at loss for words.”

“I would say that incident with my friend Billy made the Marines stand out,” said Al berson. “That and they have the sharpest uniforms in the world. Also, my uncle was a Marine, and he was the one that I looked up to the most.”

Alberson shipped to Ma rine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in August 1966.

After graduation and com pletion of his Military Occu pation Specialty School, Al berson was given a choice of duty station due to his superi or performance during train ing. Alberson chose to carry out his duties as an aircraft mechanic at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

“When I got to VMFA-451, I actually ended up working on the flight-line because that’s

where they needed people,” said Alberson. “I never left; I never went to the engine shop, but it ended up being a good thing because I real ly enjoyed it – catching the birds, sending them out and getting to meet all of the offi cers. It was a good job, proba bly the best I've ever had.”

Alberson married his wife Johnette in 1969 and com pleted his service tour in 1970. He had originally want ed to return to Alabama but agreed to stay local to Beau

fort because his wife didn’t want to leave her hometown.

“I got out of the Marine Corps on a Friday, and that afternoon, I stopped at a tool and dial shop that was right outside of town and spoke to a guy named Turner Too tin and asked for a job,” said Alberson. “He told me to be there on Tuesday morning, and I stayed there for eight years.”

Over the years, Alberson and Tootin became good friends. Tootin even helped Alberson start his own busi ness. From taking him to get a loan from the bank, helping him to get the machinery he needed, and even giving him work out of his own shop, Too tin did everything he could to help get Alberson on his feet.

“The Lord put me in the right place at the right time and put me with the right people,” said Alberson. “How ever, I realized over the years that when people ask you to do a job, they don’t want ex cuses; they want the job done, and I feel that realizing that had made a big difference.”

Alberson has taken on many different jobs over the years. Some are individual projects and others are bigger repeat orders that come from outside businesses.

“It was near 20 years ago that I had a Lieutenant and Sergeant that came here from Parris Island and wanted the pull-up bars,” said Alberson. “So we sketched it up here about 20 years ago and have been making it for them ever since.”

“The pull-up bars are used throughout the Marine Corps

and enable us to inspire a competitive nature while vis iting high school students, county fairs, and large nation al events,” said Staff Sgt. Jus tin Lundy, Enhanced Market ing Team Marine with 6MCD.

“Having an interactive ele ment at an event provides the public with more than just a conversation.”

ties to earn a prize and create a competitive environment amongst their peers,” said Lundy. “The Marine Corps is unique in this aspect be cause we are the only branch that conducts pull-ups during physical fitness tests.”

“I really see the pull-up bars as my way to give back to the Marine Corps,” said Alberson.

In addition to the EMV teams, the pull-up bars are also located in every Marine recruiting office and a few other select locations.

“It’s neat seeing all the ex posure with the Marines us ing the pull-up bars we make here,” said Alberson. “I re member my son sending me a picture of the Marines using one at the Liberty Ball game not long ago.”

Alberson is both proud of his service and the work that he and his team do at the business location. At his facility, Alberson showcases his Marine Corps service by displaying a Marine Corps flag outside the building and by hanging up Marine Corps paraphernalia on the inside.

“The pull-up bars give the community an opportunity to demonstrate their own abili

“I think the Marine Corps re ally gave me the drive, enthu siasm, the ability to stick to it – to all of this stuff. I look at it like the Marine Corps is still giving after all of these years. The Marine Corps is one of the best things I have ever done for myself in order to get my head together.”

Alberson explained that the Marine Corps has made a lasting impact in his life, and he often reminisces on all of his old memories. He met many good friends through out his career that he still keeps in contact with to this very day.

“It’s the best there is; I don't know how to say it otherwise,” said Alberson. “Sometimes I wish I would have stayed in, but then again, I think the Lord was involved. He only knows what lies ahead.”

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Angus Alberson owns American Machining and Manufacturing, the Varnville, S.C., company responsible for manufacturing the Marine Corps pull-up bars.

Alberson served from 1966-1970 and was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Photo courtesy Angus Alberson

... I realized over the years that when people ask you to do a job, they don’t want excuses; they want the job done, and I feel that realizing that had made a big difference.”

DOD increases basic allowance for housing rates for select areas

By Jill Pickett Arnold Engineering De velopment Complex Public Affairs

ARNOLD AIR FORCE

BASE, Tenn. – In a memo on the subject “Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, on Oct. 19, directed that ba

sic allowance for housing be increased for active-duty service members assigned in the 28 military housing areas – including the Beau fort housing area – where the average rental housing costs have increased more than 20% over the current BAH rates.

This is an automatic in

crease for the approximate ly 114,200 service members affected, requiring no action on their part. The action in creases the BAH for those service members from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, with the first payment in their Octo ber mid-month paycheck.

The increase to an eligi ble service member’s BAH

varies by military housing area, pay grade and if he or she has dependents. The new rates can be seen by using the BAH calculator at https://bit.ly/3Fl7Nnc.

The increase is limited by law to areas where the av erage rental housing costs exceed current BAH rates by more than 20%. Mem

bers not eligible to receive the increase for the remain der of 2022 may receive an increase in their BAH when the new rates for 2023 go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

In the memo, Lloyd di rected the prospective 2023 BAH rate tables be reviewed “to ensure that calculations reflect the unusually dynam

ic fluctuations in the hous ing market.” Service members with is sues regarding their BAH should contact their Service Compensation representa tion through their change of command, according to the BAH Primer on the Defense Travel Management Office website.

Should veterans continue to apply for disability after they reach a 100% rating from VA?

Veterans sometimes ask me the following two questions:

1. Should I keep submit ting claims for ser vice-connected disabili ties after the VA awards me 100% service-con nected disability (either under Individual Unem ployability or based on a schedule determina tion) by the VA?

2. What are the advantag es and disadvantages to the veteran and his or her family of submit ting claims to the VA for service-connected disabilities after the veteran is awarded 100% service-connected dis ability by the VA?

There are pros and cons to filing claims for disability after a veteran is awarded a 100% disability rating.

The advantages of applying after 100%.

Here are ten reasons for veterans to keep filing claims for a service-connect ed disability after the VA awards a veteran 100%

1. Expanded Coverage under the VA’s For eign Medical Program (FMP). The VA’s FMP will pay for health care services, medications, and durable medical equipment for ser vice-connected condi tions and conditions associated with and held to be aggravating a service-connected condition for veterans traveling or living over seas. Read about FMP at https://bit.ly/3FafI6Y.

2. Make it easier for sur vivors to get DIC and other benefits. Depen dency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is

a monthly benefit. It is paid to eligible survi vors of: Service mem bers who died while on active duty, active duty for training, or inac tive duty training, OR Veterans who died as a result of a service-con nected injury or disease, OR Veterans who did not die as a result of a service-connected injury or disease but were totally disabled by a service-connected disability: For at least 10 years before death, OR Since their release from active duty and for at least five years before death, OR For at least one year before death, if they were a former prisoner of war and died after Sept. 30, 1999.

Therefore, the more a veteran documents their disabilities and the more conditions the VA awards, the easier it is for the survivor to prove service connec tion death and apply for DIC. Read about DIC at https://bit.ly/3rcIrzS. Read about survivors’ benefits at https://bit. ly/3SxcNZc.

3. Special Monthly Com pensation (SMC). SMC is a monthly benefit for veterans who have service-connected conditions that result in severe impairment, including the loss or loss of use of extrem

ities, blindness, the need for regular aid and attendance, and more. SMC is not necessarily based on a veteran’s average earning im pairment but instead designed to compen sate for non-economic factors such as personal inconvenience, social inadaptability, or the profound nature of a disability. To be eligible for any level of SMC, the condition the vet eran is claiming must be service connected. Therefore, the more the veteran documents his or her disabilities and the more VA Disabil ity awards, the more opportunity the veteran may have to claim SMC. SMC can exceed $9,000.00. Read about SMP at https://bit. ly/3zellNz.

4. Specially Adapted Housing (SAH). SAH grants are awarded to veterans with certain permanent and total service-connected con ditions. These grants can be used to build a specially adapted home on land to be acquired, construct a home on land already owned if it is suitable for SAH, re model an existing home if it can be made suit able for SAH, use the grant against the un paid principal mortgage balance of an adapted home already acquired. The SAH grant amount is set by law and may be adjusted based on the cost-of-construction index annually. As of 2022, the maximum amount allowable for SAH grants is $101,754.00. Therefore, the more the veteran documents his or her disabilities and the more VA Disability awarded, the more opportunity the veteran has to justify and claim SAH. Read about SAH at https://bit.ly/3S GUot2.

5. Automobile Adaptive Equipment (AAE). AAE grants are re served for veterans who have certain ser vice-connected condi tions and need special equipment to aid them in operating a vehi cle. Such equipment includes power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and special equipment necessary to assist the veteran in and out of the vehicle. Therefore, the more the veteran documents their dis abilities and the more VA Disability awarded, the more opportunity the veteran may have to justify AAE. Read about AAE at https:// bit.ly/3TXtXjP.

6. Aid and Attendance (A&I). The need for A&I is a medical circumstance that veterans face when they require regular care from another person in order to carry out the activities of daily living. A&I are paid to veter ans, their dependents, or survivors at rates higher than standard VA disability compen sation. Therefore, the more service-connected disabilities and worsen ing conditions the vet eran claims, the more evidence the veteran (or the dependents and survivors) can present to the VA as justifi cation for A&I. Read about A&I at https://bit. ly/3sKJ5Wd.

7. Total Disability Indi vidual Unemployabil ity (TDIU). TDIU may not be permanent and there are no guarantees IU will last forever. If the veteran fails to file his or her required an nual income statements or if the VA discovers that the veteran is engaged in substantial and gainful employ ment, the VA could reduce the veteran’s disability rating to the combined rating that was in effect prior to the IU award. Read about TDIU at https://bit. ly/3DtUjEm.

8. VA does not always award the correct disability (impairment rating) rating for each disability. The VA sometimes makes mis takes in the impairment rating that they assign for a disability claim. Read about Disabili ty Ratings at https:// bit.ly/3N2Cnns. Read about viewing your VA disability ratings at https://bit.ly/3sqqMoL.

9. VA does not always grant the correct effective date. If a vet submits an INTENT TO FILE and 12 months later submits a claim, the VA has been known to make a mistake and award the disability compensation begin ning on the claim date and not the intent to file date. Read about the VA decision review and ap peal process at https:// www.va.gov/decision-re views/.

10. Secondary Ser vice-Connected Dis abilities. Just because a veteran gets an award for a disability, they should not forget to also file a claim for any secondary conditions that were caused by the wound, injury, disease, or HAZMAT contami nation. In accordance with 38 CFR § 3.310 “… disability which is prox

imately due to or the result of a service-con nected disease or injury shall be service con nected.”

Parkinsonism, Parkinson’s disease, Unprovoked seizures, Dementia, Depression, Migraines, and Diseases of hormone deficiency are some examples of secondary disabilities caused by TBI. Read about how to file a Claim at https://www. va.gov/disability/howto-file-claim/. Veterans can read how to file an INTENT TO FILE a VA Claim at https://bit. ly/3Rzq8Qk.

The disadvantages of applying after 100%.

The VA can reduce a vet eran’s disability rating. Here are four situations where a Permanent and Total (P&T) 100% disability rating can be reduced:

1. Fraud. The veteran’s initial 100% P&T rating was found to be based on fraud.

2. VA Can Reevaluate all of the Veteran’s Current Awards. If a veteran has a 100% P&T rating but opens a new claim for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), the VA Rater may see that one or more conditions have improved, have that condition re-evaluat ed, and subsequently REDUCED.

3. A new VA Claim Exam may Result in a Lower Rating for Disabilities. If a veteran has a 100% Permanent and Total rating but opens a new claim for a Specially Adapted Housing or Special Housing Adaptation grant, it will automatically TRIGGER

A NEW CLAIM EXAM (Compensation and Pension Exam) for the increase. The veteran’s disability conditions could be subject to a RE-EVALUATION and REDUCTION, especial ly if they are not without material improvement for five years or more.

4. A Clear and Unmis takable Error (CUE) is made. If a CUE for the original 100% P&T rating is found during a VA Quality Review.

Under 38 Code of Fed eral Regulations (CFR) 3.105(a) a CUE exists if all three of the following requirements are met: (a.) either the correct facts, as they were known at the time, were not before the adjudica tor, or the statutory or regulatory provisions in existence at the time were incorrectly applied; (b.) the error must be the sort which, had it not been made,

would have manifestly changed the outcome at the time it was made, and (c.) the determina tion must be based on the record and the law that existed at the time of the prior adjudication in question.

More to consider. The difference between a 100% rating and Perma nent and Total (P&T) 100% disability is that the VA may schedule a reexamination for a veteran with a 100% service connection to see if the condition has im proved, whereas a veteran who is P&T is not expected to improve and, therefore not scheduled for further evaluation.

The VA will award a per manent rating for a condi tion that is not expected to improve or change within the veteran’s lifetime. The VA applies this rating to conditions like losing a limb, terminal cancer, or a longterm illness. A permanent rating means there is no need for the VA to re-eval uate the condition because it won’t change. Because the condition won’t change, the rating and payment also remain the same for the veteran’s life – unless one of the four disadvantages that are discussed above come into play.

The bottom line.

Veterans should consult their VSO, VA Accredited Attorney, or VA Accredited Claims Agent for advice on filing claims for disability. Should a veteran put an existing service-connect ed rating of 100% at risk by filing claims for newly found service-connected disabilities (caused inju ries, wounds, illnesses, and hazardous material contami nations while serving) or not is a complicated question.

From an informal survey of several VSOs in SC, “VSOs tend to recommend against filing claims for disability after a veteran has reached a 100% service-connected dis ability rating from the VA.”

However, if a veteran has a VA 100% rating based on conditions that are unlikely to improve or likely to wors en or if the veteran is ter minally ill, it may be smart for the veteran to submit disability claims to the VA after he or she has received a VA 100% disability rating.

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

MILITARY

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 28 October 2022

Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel B. W. Ward 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel G. Curley Commander of Troops, Captain L. E. Riffle-Gonzalez • Parade Adjutant, Captain A. H. Mubarak Company “K”, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain C. J. Collins Drill Master • Gunnery Sergeant T. M. Moore

PLATOON 3072

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt K. E. Speciale

PVT Aleman, Jehu J.

PFC B arbare, Christian P.

PVT Beazel, Kaleb L.

PFC Bedo, Domonic I.

PVT Boyd, Ethan B.

PVT Camorglen, Namsey

PFC Christmas, Hunter T.

PFC Chunjuarez, Uriel I.

PVT Contreras, Alexis A.

PFC Day, James P. *

PFC Diao, Eric X.

PVT Diducca, Matthew S.

PVT Eldridge, Cayden B.

PVT Eubanks, Joseph P.

PFC Eudy, Peyton J.

PVT Ewing, Tyler R.

PVT Flevaris, Anthony T.

PVT Fofana, Mamuru

PVT Frometas, Ojanis

PFC Gibson III, James C. *

PVT Goley, Logan W.

PVT Goodman, David E.

PFC Goodwin, Ean J.

PFC Gordon, Jacob L.

PFC Griffin, Seanmikal D.

PVT Hall, Ethan S.

PFC Harris, Jalen J.

PVT Hernandez, Kevin D.

PFC Hidalgomenjivar, Jefrie A.

PFC Huneycutt, Alexander J. *

PVT Ishaq, Ishaq N.

PFC Jackson, Landon J. *

PFC Johnson, Malique J.

PFC Jordan, Amonta C.

PVT Keigans, Kyle W.

PFC Key, Brian M.

PVT Lagunasmilian, Carlos D.

PVT Lapasser, Dominic J.

PVT Lathinghouse, Jacob A.

PFC Lewis, Ty H.

PFC Lopezmartinez, Angel M.

PFC Marfo, Sector S.

PFC Mayrant, Devarian K. *

PFC Mickelson, Jared E.

PFC Mitchell, Theo W. *

PFC Nasworthy, Ryan C.

PFC Nguyen, Donny T.

PFC Perez, Jacob M.

PFC Powell, Jeffrey B.

PVT Price, Jordan N.

PVT Quick Jr, Rodrique A.

PVT Randle, Reginald D.

PVT Richardson, Ghavin A.

PFC Ruizromero, Daniel

PVT Schauber, Jeffrey A.

PFC Schofield, Jacob D.

PVT Semidey, Naysaiha M.

PFC Slagle, Connor J.

PVT Smith, Shundrea J.

PFC Snapp, Warren A.

PFC Suarez, Christopher

PVT Thomas, Jaquavious J.

PVT Thompson, Gannon B.

PVT Tucker, Cameron A.

PVT Velez IV, Angel L.

PVT Williams, Brandon S.

PFC Williams, Deonte T.

PVT Wills Jr, Anthony T.

PFC Wilson, Justin D.

PLATOON 3073

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt N. D. Lambert

PVT Ajilachavez, Billy K.

PVT Antonino, Hunter C.*

PVT Besch, Nathan J.

PVT Brandt, Ayden A.

PVT Bryant, Jake S.

PVT Caldwell, Elvis K.

PVT Chandler Jr, Jason A.

PFC Chapa, Michael P.

PVT Chavis, Christian D.

PFC Clark, Adam T.

PFC Cleary, Joseph P.

PVT Dammann, Matthew J.

PVT Delk, Evan N.

PVT Digirolamo, Travis A.

PVT Domke, Seth F.

PVT Dyer, Christian C.

PVT Elliott, Azaar L.

PVT Finlayson, Jacoby J.

PVT Flowers, William P.*

PFC Geffert, Samuel H.

PVT Goldyn, Xavier A.

PVT Gutierrez, Jeffrey H.

PVT Harnos, Adam J.

PVT Harrington, Dylan R.

PVT Harrison, Shawn D.

PVT Hart, Trenton S.*

PVT Henning, Aaron J.

PVT Hernandezrizo, Rosel R.

PFC Hiraldoalicea, Gyno

PFC Keith, Mekhi X.

PFC Kreutter III, K R.

PVT Lacerda, Lucas B.

PVT Lafrance, Joshua L.

PVT Landry, Ethan A.

PVT Lewis, Konner J.

PVT Maclean, Alexander B.

PVT Martin, Dayvion L.

PVT Martin, Dewaylin G.

PVT Mason, Aiden L.

PFC Mayers, Brian P.

PVT Mccormick, Jarret J.*

PFC Membreno Jr, Jimmy

PVT Mercer, Caden J.

PVT Mitra, Soham

PVT Mohan, Michael J.

PVT Moulden, Case

PVT Muehlbauer, Jameson J.

PVT Nicotra, Troy B.

PFC Nievesrios, Jonatan

PFC Normand, Tripper J.

PVT Ordonez, Julio R.

PVT Palmer, Nigel N.

PVT Previlon, Brendon S.*

PFC Roark, Derek M.

PFC Romero, George

PVT Romerolema, Elvis N.

PVT Rousseau, Yversen A.

PFC Sexton, London L.

PFC Shaw, Keyshawn Z.

PVT Sheppard, Tyler A.*

PFC Smith, Brandon R.

PVT Soqui, Frank A.

PVT Stevens, James L.

PVT Suliman, Husham M.

PVT Turciosrodriguez, Christian A.

PFC Twigg, Isaiah M.

PVT Vasquez, Nikolas

PFC Velezpompa, Mario

PVT Weineljordan, Garrett N.

PVT Woods, Darnell P.

PVT Zhu, Qiwei

PLATOON 3074

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt S. Cuellar

PVT Alvarez, J. I.*

PVT Codio, L.

PFC DiazGalvan, S.

PFC Dukuly, K. M.

PFC Flomo, C. G

PFC GomezGonzalez, M.

PVT Gray, F. B.

PVT Hurtado, Y. Y.

PFC LinaresFernandez, H. M.

PFC LopezElias, J. J.

PVT Lynch, L. E.

PFC Malanyuk, S.

PVT Mayhew, S. R.

PFC Mendoza, M.

PFC Meono, Y. L.

PFC Moore, Z. S.

PVT Nixon, P. L.

PVT Ortiz, J.

PFC Pittman, J. M. *

PFC PriegoHernandez, A.

PVT RosaQuijano, M. A.

PFC Sanchez, D.

PVT Sanders, D. J.

PVT Spence, H. J.

PFC Steinmann, J. J. *

PVT Taangraciono, C.

PFC Taylor, B. N.

PFC Teesdale, M. B.

PVT Torbina, K. O.

PFC Veliz, L. D.

PLATOON 3076

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt J. F. Sutphen III

PVT Ackerman, B. L.

PVT Adams Ii, J. R.

PVT Ahearn, B. S.

PVT Ambrosioearle, B. M.

PVT Baez, J. Z.

PVT Banks, S. C.

PVT Batista, J. A.

PVT Borja, C. D.

PVT Bowman, D. J.

PVT Brandt, L. R.

PVT Christopher, S. A.

PFC Crum, D. M.

PVT Cruthirds, D. M.

PVT Cruz, J. A.

PVT Danos, J. D.

PVT Deshon, E. I.

PVT Dillerva, V. F.

PVT Figueredorivera, D. R.

PVT Fitzgerald, N. T.

PFC Fuentes, D.

PVT Garcia, A. M.

PVT Gari, A. A.

PVT Gonzalesparedes, C. T.

PVT Grigsby, H. B.

PVT Guvecoglu, D.

PVT Handley Jr, B. E.

PFC Harpole, J. M.*

PVT Leclair, V. E.

PFC Lehmann, S. M.*

PVT Lopezlopez, C.

PVT Lynch Jr, M. S.

PVT Martinez, P. J.

PVT Mingomorocho, F. X.

PVT Munguia, M. B.

PVT Parris, H. J.

PVT Patel, H. A.

PFC Pippen, J. D.

PVT Ponciogarcia, J. A.

PVT Ramey, B. G.

PFC Robinette, K. R.*

PVT Salym, Y. Y.

PVT Santana, B.

PVT Santiago, E. D.

PFC Santiago, G. J.

PFC Santos Jr, D. A.*

PVT Sappington, C. C.

PFC Sappleton, M. M.

PVT Scarano, M. L.

PVT Schilling, B. B.

PVT Schlapa, T. A.

PFC Sherpa, K.

PVT Smith, B. I.

PFC Smith, C. P.

PFC Smith, D. L.

PFC Sutton, C. E.

PVT Symeonides, C. K.

PVT Toxquimontiel, A.

PFC Tracy, R. P.

PVT Truong, N. K.

PVT Urbanski, K. B.

PVT Vargas, J. U.

PVT Vintimilla, K. A.

PVT Warner, B. A.

PVT Waters Jr, K. L.

PVT Waters, P. R.

PFC Williams Jr, J. B.*

PVT Wilson, J. J.

PVT Winfree, S. M.

PFC Woodcox, E. D.*

PVT Zakari, B. S.

PVT Zamudio, J.

PVT Zaurov, Dennis

PLATOON 3077

Senior Drill Instructor

SSgt W. Urena

PFC Adams, R. M.

PVT Alexander, A. M.

PFC Andrews Iv, C. A.

PFC Bahr, A. C.

PVT Bahr, G. W.

PVT Barros, J. C.

PVT Beach, T. J.

PVT Bufford, E. W.

PVT Cahuin, C. G.

PFC Carpenter, A. A.

PVT Collette, B. D.*

PVT Daniels, S. P.

PFC Desplanques, C. M.

PVT Difonzo, C. J.

PVT Dolan, J. B.

PVT Duryea, W. J.

PVT Ennis, M. J.

PFC Fernandes, D. P.

PVT Fischer, D. M.

PVT Gad, C. J.

PVT Garcia, S.

PVT George, G. D.

PVT Hartman, D. J.

PVT Herd, J. P.

PFC Holmes, N. H.

PFC Hood, C. A.

PFC Hopkins, A. V.*

PVT Huang, W.

PVT Huff, K. D.

PVT Hunter, G. M.

PVT Johnson, W. S.

PFC Jones, T. C.

PFC Le, K. K.

PFC Levandoski, N. M.*

PVT Lopezperez, E.

PFC Lopezrojas, A.

PVT Malone, K. M.

PVT Marchetti, V. A.

PVT Matthews, Z. D.

PVT Mazzola, M. A.

PVT Medina, A. J.

PVT Moore, N. D.

PVT Murphy, L. A.

PFC Murray, E. D.*

PVT Odonnell, K. L.

PVT Ordonezcaxaj, M. P.

PVT Parker, J. L.

PFC Patton, C. R.*

PFC Peavler, R. J.*

PVT Perfitt, A. M.

PFC Phillips, M. T.

PVT Pilon, K. S.

PVT Qu, Y.

PLATOON 3078

Senior Drill Instructor

Sgt S. L. Fierro

PVT Anderson, M.

PVT Applin, A. E.

PVT Barr, S. E.

PFC Bilodeau, E. A

PVT Carpanzano, S. M.

PVT Castillo, C. D.

PVT Champagne, B. S

PVT Chaney, H. L.

PVT Chavez, S.

PVT Ciaramella, M. A.

PFC Clary, D. C.

PVT Cressler, H. M.

PFC Crute, L. A.

PFC Fosu, L. A.

PVT Galindo, S. L.

PFC Gonzalezrondan, K. A

PFC Gourlides, A. A.

PVT Hatten, S. E.

PVT Jones, A. P.

PVT Martin, S. D.

PVT Meneses, Jessica

PFC Merida, K. J.

PFC Osorio, B. PVT Perez, M.

PVT Pricemontgomery, P. C.

PVT Ramosgiron, M. D.

PVT Rodriguezjavier, N. G.

PVT Sagotekealoha, J. M.

PFC Smith, C. M.

PFC Totin, N. A.

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