September 22 edition

County committee rejects Sea Island Parkway expansion to four lanes

By Tony Kukulich

Beaufort County officials voted to take no action on a plan that would have expanded the Sea Island Park way on Lady’s Island from three to four lanes from the Woods Memori al Bridge to Walmart.

The vote, which leaves the plan dead in the water, came during a meeting of the Beaufort Coun ty Public Facilities Committee on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

“The council chose to eliminate the worst of the plans, the four-lane aspect,” Chuck Newton of the Sea Is land Coalition. “It just did not work.”

The effort to realign the flow of

traffic in and out of Beaufort High School is one of nine projects that comprise the Lady’s Island Corri dor Traffic Improvement initiative.

County staff put five alternative plans forward earlier this year to im prove traffic around the school. Over time, all of those plans were removed from consideration due to either in tense public opposition or cost.

“We had all of these options that we looked at,” said District 2 Council Member Paul Sommerville. “One by one it became obvious that they were not going to work.”

During the August Public Facili ties Committee meeting, staff came

forward with Alternative 0, a plan that attempted to improve the flow of traffic in the vicinity of Beaufort High School by expanding Sea Is land Parkway to four lanes. At the time, the Alternative 0 was little more than a concept without a proj ect sketch or financial analysis.

“The engineers brought up this notion of (Alternative) 0,” Sommer ville added. “There was no specifics at Inall.”response, the committee ap proved a motion by Sommerville di recting county staff to return to the

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Commerce Park building fully leased as companies ready to start operations

From staff reports

Two new companies are begin ning operations in Beaufort Com merce Park and are expected to bring 82 jobs to the area over the next few Normanyears.USA and Critical Role are each leasing half of the 64,000-square-foot spec building located at 74 Schein Loop. The fully leased building was developed by Magnus Development Partners and construction was completed earlier this year. The construction of an additional building on the site is being

“Theplanned.addition of these two com panies to the Beaufort Commerce Park demonstrates that the city’s commitment to improving the park – from adding infrastructure to the construction of the spec building –is paying off,” said Mayor Stephen Murray. “We are determined, over time, to diversify our economy be yond the military and the hospital ity industry, so that young people can see a future for themselves and theirHeadquarteredfamilies.”

in La Palma, Calif., Norman USA manufactures and distributes window treatments worldwide. Its site in Beaufort – its first on the East Coast – will be used for distribution of its products.

By Tony Kukulich

House call

Andrews differentiates herself from Mace in race for House seat

When Democrat Annie Andrews visited St. Hele na Island on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to talk about her race for South Carolina’s 1st Con gressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, her appearance coincided with the release of her first TVDrawingcommercial.onher experienc es as a pediatrician, Andrews

put the issue of gun violence at the center of that TV spot.

“I have cared for far too many children who have been shot,” she told sup porters gathered at the Gul lah Farmers Cooperative on Tuesday. “I don’t have the luxury of looking away.”

Andrews is a professor of Pediatrics at MUSC in Charleston and has been a pe diatrician there since 2009.

She is married and a mother to three young children.

“I think that Dr. Andrews, as a practicing pediatrician, cares a lot about our chil dren,” said Kathleen Hughes, chair of the Beaufort County Democratic Party. “A lot of the issues that affect the Low country start at that age, and she sees them very clearly in her position as a pediatrician – from education to things

like gun safety and health care. We have a lot of issues that need solving, not only for adults, but starting in ear ly development. I really think that she really has a holistic view of those and can bring that to WhileCongress.”Andrews said she knew she wanted to be a doc tor and a mother as far back

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An initiative that would have widened this section of U.S. 21 near the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge to four lanes was killed when the Beaufort County Public Facilities Committee voted to take no action on the plan. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Democratic candidate for the S.C. 1st Congressional District, Dr. Annie Andrews, left, makes her remarks to an enthusiastic crowd Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Andrews is trying to unseat incumbent Republican Nancy Mace. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

VETERAN OF THE WEEK DAVE ROBELS

Beaufort’s Dave Robels, 82, en listed in the United States Marine Corps in Elizabeth, N.J. in 1958. After boot camp at Parris Island and infantry training, he was as signed to a unit at Camp Lejeune from which he deployed twice each to Europe and the Caribbean. His next assignment was in security at Naval Station Key West. Assigned back to units at Lejeune, he again deployed to the Mediterranean andHeCaribbean.returned to Drill Instructor school at Parris Island followed by duty in Vietnam near Chu Lai where he was awarded a Purple Heart, Bronze Star for valor and the Navy/

The directcheapest,quickest,mostsolution

A traffic survey (both directions on Sunset) would establish the 85-percentile speed. That is the speed below which 85 percent of the traffic moves (sometimes called the "safe and reasonable speed.)" Traffic "calming" has a history of causing collisions and wrecks when motorists strike a new structure designed to slow traffic by narrowing (thus slowing) passage. Speed bumps have shown to be ineffective and a hazard to larger service and emergency vehicles. Perhaps the occasional law enforcement radar unit to "remind" drivers of the existing speed limit would be the quickest, most direct and cost-ef fective solution.

– Ed Trottier, Ladys Island

Dandridge shines light on Fisher House

Readers of The Island News have seen, and hopefully read, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Larry Dandridge’s series of articles on veterans’ benefits.

I’d like to share with readers one of the benefits of being a veter an that Dandridge touched on because it affects so many of us in the Beaufort area.

Marine Corps Commendation Medal before being medevacked to Beaufort Naval Hospital for re covery. After attending the Defense Language Institute in DC we went back to Vietnam for another tour near the DMZ. Once again he was wounded (second Purple Heart)

and medevacked to Beaufort.After recovering, he was assigned to spe cial duties involving anti-terrorism. His follow-on assignment was to Lejeune with deployments to Pana ma, South America, the Mediterra nean and Northern Europe. Next was duty in Iwakuni, Japan before returning to PI as a Drill Instructor, DI trainer and First Sergeant. He next served with an artillery unit in Okinawa, and then he was selected for the Army Ser geant Major Academy at Fort Lew is, NextTexas.he was assigned to a squad ron at MCAS Beaufort with which he made many overseas deploy

ments. In 1984 he returned to PI as a Battalion Sergeant Major. His final normal assignment was to a unit at MCAS El Toro, Calif., from which he also made numerous deployments. He retired in 1988 as a Sergeant Major with 30 years of service. With the advent of Desert Shield/Storm he was recalled to active duty for nearly two years serving in the Mid dle East, Philippines and Okinawa. He’s called Beaufort his home over most of these years.

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

It is called Fisher House, and it is a network of magnificent homes built on the grounds of our nation’s military and Department of Veterans Affairs major medical centers. There are currently 92 of these homes in operation with another three under construction.

Veterans or their family mem bers can stay free of charge in these multi-family homes for as long as their loved one is receiv ing care. The eligibility criteria are that the veteran must live more than 50 miles from the hospital where they will receive their care.

We are most fortunate that it is more than 50 miles to Charles ton, and there is a Fisher House there, located close to the Ralph A. Johnson VA Medical Center, MUSC, Roper, and Trident Hospi tals, as well as the recently opened Children’s Hospital at MUSC.

I have stayed at Fisher House Charleston numerous times while my wife and I have received care at MUSC. The savings over the cost of a hotel room and the cost of meals (Yes. Volunteers even provide meals for guest families) are in the thousands of dollars.

The house has 16 living suites and is the equivalent of a five-star hotel (Fisher House is really much more than a hotel, it is a home away from home).

I encourage any veteran to look into this lodging option before paying for a hotel room in

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK

Cat of the Week: Krios may be named after a Greek titan, but he is a huge sweetheart. Krios is often the first to roll over for a belly rub or bring you his favorite feather toy. Krios would love a home with a family to call his own. He is 3 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

Charleston. The way to do this is to contact the social work staff for their primary care provider at our local VA clinic here in Beaufort, to determine eligibility. The priority is for families of patients at the Ralph A. Johnson VAMC, then families of patients at the other area

And,hospitals,ifthehouse is filled? The Fisher House manager can place a family at a nearby hotel, and the cost will be paid by the nonprofit Friends of the Charleston Fisher House.How is that for a benefit of your military service? And since most of us always want to pay it forward, please consider a dona tion to the Friends of the Charles ton Fisher House (POB 1678, Charleston, S.C. 29402) or a gift of supplies directly to the Charleston Fisher House.

– Jim Weiskopf, U.S. Army veteran and Public Image Chair of the Rotary Club of Beaufort

I’d like to know what Ellis meant

In last week’s (article) on Dem ocratic candidate for S.C. Super intendent of Education Lisa Ellis, she was quoted as saying "I really want to win this office because I'm horrified about the alternative." That quote led me to search for

whatever might be out there in the universe about her opponent, EllenWhatWeaver.Iwas able to discover was a history of an ideal life: born, worked and educated in S.C., raised to value family principles and ethics, strong belief in God, family and country, a belief that parents are entitled to have a voice in the education of their children and a strong, obtainable plan to help every child in South Carolinas education system to achieve their God given potential. I'd like to ask Ms. Ellis exactly which of Ms Weavers characteris tics she finds horrifying, or wheth er she would agree to enlight ening us on specific horrors she envisions for our children should she fail to win the majority vote. The SCEA has endorsed Lisa Ellis. She has been highly critical of the S.C. Education Oversight Committee. Her Facebook site, SC for Ed, is listed as private. Other sites, including Twitter, paint her as an activist, having a strong be lief in diversity versus individual ity. Is this who we want in charge of educating the future leaders of our state and country or should we stand up for the conservative voices that love our children, val ue our families, contribute to our communities and have rock solid American values?

– Jo Murray, Beaufort

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WALK FOR WATER 2022

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From staff reports Cool, coastal and far from ordinary, OktoPRfest is back for it’s second year after a COVID-19 break in 2020.

Zerbini Family Circus coming to Beaufort

From staff reports A real circus under the big top is coming to Beaufort.

The Zerbini Family Circus will pitch its tents at the va cant lot at 12 Sammie Lane in Beaufort from Tuesday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 2.

The circus is sponsored by Beaufort Family Entertain mentShowtimes for the 90-min ute performances are 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 5 and 7 p.m. Friday; 4 and 6 p.m., Saturday; and 1 and 3

p.m. Sunday. Seating is gen eral admission on bleacher seats. Doors open one hour before the show.

The Circus accepts cash and credit cards. Limited advance tickets can be pur chased at zerbinifamilycir

cus.com or at the entrance while seats are available. Online ticket sales are limit ed and end at noon the day of the show. Parking fee is $2 perTicketsvehicle.are $18 per adult. Each paid adult can bring

one kid free with a coupon in the comments section on the Facebook page. The coupon is good for admission for one child, ages 4–12. Kids 3 and younger are free and do not need a ticket. Additional children cost $10 per child.

Hosted by the Town of Port Royal and the Old Village Association of Port Royal, the event goes down from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.The event will feature Ger man and American festival food with a variety of craft, imported, and domestic bev erages. There will also be live music, local vendors, a kidzone, classic cars and more. Admission is free. No pets allowed.There will be delicious food from food trucks, local chefs and restaurants, as well as a variety of craft, import ed and domestic beers and a Lowcountry artisan and craft market. Not to mention a family fun zone, a classic car and truck show from11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Bikers Against Bullies.There will be live music by the Rhinelanders (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Broke Locals (2:30 to 5 p.m.). For more information, visit www.portroyalova.com

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Walkers, young and old, head out for the annual Walk For Water to help raise awareness for the need for clean drinking water around the world. More than a hundred participants walked through neighborhoods in Port Royal on Saturday to help the Water Mission, a nonprofit, Christian, engineering organization based in Charleston that builds safe water solutions in developing countries and disaster-affected areas. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Home searched by police destroyed by fire within hours, determined suspicious

By Tony Kukulich

A home that was searched by police Thursday morning, Sept. 15, was gutted by fire ThursdayAccordingnight.to a spokesper son for the Burton Fire Dis trict, the origin of the fire was characterized as suspicious, and the Beaufort County Sher iff’s Office (BCSO) is investi gating the incident.

The BCSO Violent Crimes Task Force began investigat ing the distribution of illegal narcotics and violence at a residence on the 400 block of Broad River Boulevard in June. A search warrant was executed at the property on Thursday by members of the Violent Crimes Task with the assistance of a number of oth er law enforcement agencies.

During a search of the home, six weapons were seized, four of which were re ported stolen. Investigators also found cocaine, metham phetamine, ecstasy, marijua na and prescription pills. The search resulted in the arrest of four individuals on a variety of Thursdaycharges. night, the Burton Fire District and other agen

Broad River Boulevard was fully involved when firefight ers arrived just after 8 p.m., and flames spread to a vehicle parked nearby. Firefighters were able to quickly get the structure fire under control. However, flames penetrated the vehicle’s fuel tank causing the fire to repeatedly flare up, creating a challenge for fire fighters.Noone was home when the fire broke out, said a spokes person for the Burton Fire District in a press release, and no injuries resulted from the fire.Both the home and vehicle were destroyed by the fire. The following individuals were arrested as a result of the search warrant:

• Aaron Hagood, 37, of Burton was charged with Trafficking Meth amphetamine, Manufac turing Crack Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, Simple Possession of

Marijuana and Posses sion of Cocaine.

Pierre Bryant Sr., 61, of Burton was charged with Trafficking Methamphet amine, Manufacturing Crack Cocaine, Posses sion of Cocaine, Posses sion of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, Pos session of Cocaine and Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I-III Drugs.

• Pierre Bryant Jr., 40, of Burton was charged with Manufacturing Crack Cocaine and Possession of Cocaine.

Ashley Crumley, 39, of Lady’s Island was charged with Manufac turing Crack Cocaine and Possession of Cocaine.

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

Reconstruction National Park will work with local partners for National Public Lands Day

From staff reports On Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Recon struction Era National His torical Park will be working alongside community part ners at Tabernacle Baptist Church (907 Craven Street, Beaufort) and Brick Baptist Church (85 Dr. Martin Lu

ther King Drive, St. Helena) for National Public Lands Day – the nation's largest sin gle-day volunteer effort.

Volunteers who wish to participate have the option to meet at either location and will work to clean headstones at the site of their choosing. Those in attendance will also

have an opportunity to learn from church leaders and park staff about the history of the historicSupplieschurches.and training needed for cleaning head stones will be provided by the park, and participants should wear comfortable at tire for working outdoors.

Those interested in partici pating must preregister by contacting the park’s volun teer coordinator, Rich Con don (richard_condon@nps. gov or National843-941-3676)PublicLands Day has been led by the Nation al Environmental Educa tion Foundation since 1994.

This nationwide volunteer effort is held annually on the fourth Saturday in Sep tember, and gives attendees an opportunity to care for public spaces in their com munities, including National Parks and local greenspaces. For more information about National Public Lands Day, visit tionNPSfacebook.com/ReconstrucfollowvisitNationalaboutlic-lands-day.htmsubjects/npscelebrates/pubhttps://www.nps.gov/FormoreinformationReconstructionEraHistoricalPark,www.nps.gov/reeroronFacebookatwww.

Cultural preservationist speaks at Penn Center luncheon

From staff reports Brent Leggs was the guest of honor at Penn Center on Monday, where he spoke to a large group of Penn support ers at a luncheon in Frissell Hall.Leggs is the founding exec utive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and a Senior Vice President of the Nation al Trust for Historic Preser vation. To date, his work has resulted in nearly $80 million raised, 200 preservations supported, and a $14 million endowment to sustain the Ac tion Fund’s future.

Through this Fund, Leggs leads a broad community of leaders and activists who

as kindergarten, she never imagined “in a million years” that she’d be running for po litical office. Her children have been a motivation for her decision to run.

“The number one reason why I am running is so that my children can see that I was brave in this moment and that I stood up to meet this moment, because we are in an incredibly urgent moment in our nation’s history,” An drews said. “I want my kids to be proud of what I did to fight for them Duringtoday.”herappearance at the Gullah Farmers Cooper ative, Andrews said her plat form addressed four major issues: restoring reproductive rights for women, reducing gun violence, addressing cli mate change and protecting the nation’s democracy.

The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling this year that gutted the protections afford ed by Roe v. Wade has the potential to differentiate this election from any other in re cent

“Thishistory.election is going to be about four things, but I think that every day we get clos er, it’s more and more about one thing,” Andrews said. "It’s about restoring women’s re productive freedom.”

A key to her election will be ensuring that voters under stand the difference between her position and Mace’s on reproductive rights, Andrews said. She asserted that Mace has scrubbed her website of references to her “extreme an ti-abortion” position.

“She sees the same polling that I see, and she knows that her position is not inline with the majority of voters in the district,” Andrews said. “Peo ple need to understand her position because she does have a way of saying things

that don’t align with her vot ing record to get votes.”

A political newcomer, An drews did not face a candi date in the June primary. She believes she has an opportu nity to defeat Mace and turn the district blue, noting that the last two election cycles have been won on very nar row margins. Democrat Joe Cunningham, who is currently running for governor, pulled off a surprise victory in 2018. He subsequently lost the seat to Mace in 2020 by less than 6,000 votes of the approxi mately 427,000 votes cast. An drews said voter turnout will be a significant determining factor in the outcome of the election, and she needs to im prove her name recognition among voters to increase her chance for victory.

“I honestly believe that if people know who I am and what I stand for, and they understand what Nancy’s voting record is, the choice will be very clear and we will

win,” Andrews explained. “If they don’t know who I am or they’re not clear on (Mace’s) voting record, then I don’t know what will happen.”

A debate between Andrews and Mace has been sched uled for Oct. 19, Andrews an nounced. The full details are not yet available, but the event will likely not be open to the public, but it is expected to be broadcast in the local area.

“The stakes of our election could not be higher. Every day I think the stakes get higher and higher and higher. I am deeply concerned about the future of this country as a mom and as a doctor who spends my day caring for sick children.”

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

cies responded to a structure fire on Broad River Boulevard. The BCSO confirmed that the address of the fire was

the same address that was searched earlier in the day. The single-wide mobile home on the 400 block of

On Thursday night, the Burton Fire District, Beaufort County EMS and Sheriff’s Office, and MCAS Fire Rescue responded to a mobile home fire that has been determined suspicious. Photos courtesy of the Burton Fire District.

believe that preserving Afri can American cultural sites is fundamental to under standing the American story. For more information, visit www.savingplaces.org

Brent Leggs speaks Monday at Frissell Hall at Penn Center on preserving African American cultural sites. Jeff Evans/The Island News

A crowd gathers for lunch and a presentation Monday by Brent Leggs in Frisell Hall at Penn Center on preserving African American cultural sites. Jeff Evans/The Island News

Democratic candidate for the S.C. 1st First Congressional District, Dr. Annie Andrews, left, makes her remarks to an enthusiastic crowd Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Andrews is trying to unseat incumbent Republican Nancy Mace. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

YOUTH IN AVIATION

City OKs participation in Affordable Housing Trust Fund over next 10 years

From staff reports Beaufort City Council gave its approval to supporting a regionwide Affordable Hous ing Trust Fund at its meeting on Sept. 13.

Under the intergovern mental agreement (IGA) City Manager Bill Prokop will sign, the City of Beau

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committee with a more fully developed plan.

While that work was under way, County Administrator Eric Greenway appeared at the Beaufort/Port Royal joint council meeting on Sept. 6. He provided an informal up date on the Sea Island Park way expansion and indicated that there was pressure to re ject Alternative 0.

“There was a vote and a recommendation to continue with the design of a four-lane section,” Greenway said. “But there’s also some pressure now being exerted on the political process once again to roll back that decision and change that decision.”

There was some expecta tion that Alternative 0 would be on the county council’s Sept. 12 agenda. Instead, it re turned to the Public Facilities Committee.“Italked to Stu Rodman and said, ‘Look, it needs to come back to public facili ties,’” Sommerville explained. “‘It doesn’t need to go to

fort will contribute to the Housing Trust Fund over the next 10 years, along with Beaufort and Jasper counties, and the municipalities of Hil ton Head Island, Port Royal, Bluffton, Hardeeville and Yemassee.TheCity will contribute $200,671 in Year 1 and a total

of $518,548 over the 10 years.

The total pledged amount from the various jurisdictions is $7.2 million over 10 years. Contributions are based on size of population.

For more than two years, these local governments have met and discussed their shared plight of lack of af

fordable housing for low-in come“Thefamilies.TrustFund will sup port the development of affordable housing in the region,” Prokop said. “It will encourage public-private partnerships to create more affordable housing.”

Under the terms of the

IGA, funds could be used to match other funds from feder al, state, or private resources, including the State Housing TrustOnceFund.all the jurisdictions have signed the IGA, a 9-member Regional Housing Trust Oversight Board will be formed, with each party hav

We’ve allocated a lot of coun ty resources here and we’ve made zero progress on this issue.”Satisfied that the staff re port provided evidence that Alternative 0 was not viable, Sommerville made his case for killing the plan.

ing one representative on the board, who will serve a twoyear term. The ninth appoin tee will be an at-large member agreed upon by all the juris dictions. No elected officials will serve on the board.

The City’s contribution is coming from its American Rescue Plan funds.

council. That just looks like it’s farther down the road than it is.’ That’s why Stu put it on the agenda for public facilities, which I’m grateful for.”Public opposition to Alter native 0 was evidenced by the standing-room-only crowd at Tuesday’s meeting. Most at tendees stood for more than an hour in a crowded hallway outside council chambers waiting for a Finance Com mittee meeting in council chambers that ran long to end. It delayed the start of the

public facilities meeting until nearly 4 p.m.

It appeared, however, that the committee had already gotten the message about public opposition to the plan.

“We as council clearly un derstand the amount of push back that there has been to the so-called Alternative 0, which would widen (Sea Island Park way) from the three to the four lanes,” said Stu Rodman, Dis trict 11 council member and committee chair, in his open ingLessremarks.than 10 minutes into

the meeting and before any public comment, Rodman set the tone of the debate when he asked Assistant County Administrator Jared Fralix to discuss the implications if the council took no action.

County staff proceeded to review the options available and the related costs. At the conclusion of their presenta tion, Greenway implored the committee to take action.

“We just need you all to do something, to tell us what you want us to do,” said Greenway. “We’ve studied this to death.

“I’m prepared to make a motion that we take no action on the intersection of Beau fort High School and (Route) 21 and move on to the other seven or eight, I guess it’s sev en, other projects rather than just debate this ad infinitum, ad tedium, because I don’t think we’re ever going to get a consensus to do any of the options that we have for that intersection,” Sommerville said. “I think as long as we keep debating it, it’s going to drag on and on, and it’s going to make a lot of people un comfortable. It’s not going to be

Rodmanproductive.”limited the pub lic comment portion of the meeting to five speakers, all of whom spoke in opposition to Alternative 0 Sommerville then put forward his motion as promised. It passed 9-1.

District 3 Council Member York Glover was the motion’s

sole“I’mopponent.simply not comfort able right now supporting anything at this time, so I’m going to vote no,” Glover said. Speaking after the vote, Carol Ruff, a Lady’s Island res ident, expressed frustration that no progress was made on the core issue of improving the flow of traffic in and out of Beaufort High School. Her opinion appeared to be in the minority.“Idon’t feel that way,” said Tricia Fidrych, who serves on the Beaufort County School District Board of Education. “A decision was made. The staff now has direction. No one was happy with any of these alternatives. There were many unanswered questions. I really feel that none of the alternatives were perfect. At least now they’ve given the staff direction to start making some improvements.”

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

Pilot Robert James goes through his preflight checklist while his passenger Natalie Smalls (shown) and sister Noelle get ready for their flight in James’s Cessna 172 during the Youth In Aviation event Saturday at Beaufort Executive Airport on Lady’s Island. The Youth in Aviation program, in conjunction with the Aviation Academy, is designed to get young people involved in aviation.

Robert James gets ready to taxi his Cessna 172 to the runway and take young people flying around Beaufort on Saturday at the Beaufort Executive Airport on Lady’s Island. Saturday’s flights were part of the Youth in Aviation program in conjunction with the Aviation Academy to get young people interested in flying. Photos by Bob Sofaly/The Island News

NC man pleads guilty to Beaufort crimes

From staff reports A North Carolina man who attempted to rob two northern Beaufort County businesses has been sent to prison.Ronnie Dean Maynor, 42, pleaded guilty as charged to armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, possession of a stolen vehicle and two counts

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20 years in prison Thurs day, Sept. 15, at the Beaufort County Courthouse.

Mary Jordan Lempesis of the 14th Circuit Solici tor’s Office prosecuted the charges.Inastatement to inves tigators, Maynor admitted that on July 13, 2021, he en tered a Shell convenience store on Beaufort’s Boundary Street, waited for customers to leave, then pulled a hand

gun on the cashier. Maynor was startled when someone entered the store, and he ran away without stealing any thing.Later that day, Maynor changed clothes and went to a Family Dollar store on Sea Island Parkway, where he pulled a gun on the cashier and stole about $300. May

nor also admitted to stealing the car in which he rode that day. That theft took place in ColletonMaynor’sCounty.criminal history dates to 1996 and includes offenses in North Carolina ranging from breaking and entering, to larceny, to viola tion of a protective order.

Co-defendants Dequam

Youmans of Beaufort and E’Nisha Juliette Robinson of St. Helena Island also face charges in connection with the Beaufort County rob beries. They are innocent of those charges until and un less proven guilty in court. Circuit Court Judge Brian Gibbons handed down May nor’s sentence.

City moves ahead on improvements to Southside, Washington Street parks

From staff reports According to a news release from the City of Beaufort, im provements are on the way at two of Beaufort’s parks: South side Park and Washington Street Park. On Tuesday, Sept. 14, City Council moved for ward on both parks.

Southside Park City Council approved a $412,000 contract with the engineering firm Davis & Floyd to perform engineer ing and permitting services at Southside, based on the Southside Park Phase 1 Play ground Area Improvements, which City Council approved in May. The contract includes services by subcontractor Woods + SouthsidePartners.Park, in the Mossy Oaks neighborhood, comprises 34 acres. Last year, a Southside Park Advisory Task Force was convened to recommend improvements to the park, which consists now of a dog park, a large grassy lawn, and trails. Landscape architects Woods + Partners then developed a Master Plan, presented to City Council this past spring, based on the task force’s recommendations. Total cost for all the improve ments, including adding a playground, pavilion, and many other amenities, would exceed $6 million. Phase 1 is estimated to cost $1.6 million.

As part of its contract, David & Floyd will do stormwater modeling at the park, which frequently has drainage issues during heavyCityrains.Council also autho rized Tuesday the sale of a strip of land across from the old Federal Courthouse on Bay Street to Beaufort Coun ty for $630,000. The Beau fort County Sheriff’s Office is moving to the old Court house, and will use this land for parking. City Manager Bill Prokop recommended that the proceeds from the sale be used for Southside Park“Thisimprovements.essentially gets us ready to put shovels in the ground for Phase 1,” Mayor Stephen Murray said of the engineering work during the meeting.Councilman Neil Lipsitz thanked the members of the Task“I’mForce.very excited that we’re getting somewhere after all these years,” Lipsitz said.

Washington Street Park City Council also passed a resolution to apply for a $250,000 Community Devel opment Block Grant (CDBG) for improvements to Wash ington Street Park, a neigh borhood park in the North west Quarter. If the grant is approved by the South Car olina Department of Com merce, it would be used to build a new 30-by-60 foot pa vilion at the park. The City’s match would be $25,000.

The City has developed a Master Plan for improve ments at Washington Street Park, in concert with the non-profit that owns the park. In the spring of 2021, the City

installed new playground equipment at the park. It added new bathrooms in 2019. Total improvements at the park are estimated at $925,000, and the City will tackle improvements in phases.The park was developed in the 1940s as the Beaufort County Negro Recreational Center by African-American leaders – the only park in the City at the time for black families and children. The City of Beaufort manages the park for the non-profit that owns the park. The non-profit is comprised of the descen dants of the original families who founded the park.

Former Beaufort County Coroner Ed Allen, a mem ber of the nonprofit, said at a public hearing, “As a child who grew up in that commu nity and played at the park, we welcome the support we are getting from the City and staff in terms of the applica tion. It will improve the whole city. It’s another plus for the City of Beaufort.”

Lowcountry boil to benefit Lowcountry Legal Volunteers

From staff reports

A Lowcountry boil featur ing live music at the Com munity Beer Garden at The Sands in Port Royal will sup port a local nonprofit that provides free legal represen tation to those in need.

Lowcountry Legal Volun

teers (LLV) will host the Low country boil from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24. Tickets are $50 and include all-you-can eat Lowcountry boil catered by Sea Eagle Market and live music provided by The Clus ter Shucks, a bluegrass-rockBeaufort-basedbandcom

prised of Jason Ward, Ben Coppage and Worth Liipfert.

“Supporting and attending events like the Lowcountry Boil helps us achieve our mission of ensuring no res ident of Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton County is denied the right to equal justice be

cause of their income,” LLV Executive Director and attor ney Anne Caywood said in a release.In2021, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers provided the val ue of more than $2 million dollars in legal services to the community, held 16 free legal

clinics and closed out 144 cas es in civil and family courts.

Lowcountry Legal Volun teers assists with family law matters like child custody, visitation, divorce, birth cer tificate changes and people leaving abusive situations to protect themselves and their

family. LCLV also represents people with simple consumer matters, who are facing evic tion actions, or who need a simple will and health care power of attorney. To learn more about LLV or to buy a ticket, visit trylegalvolunteers.orglowcoun

Okatie’s Miller appointed to County Planning Commission

From staff reports

Okatie resident Frank Miller has been appointed to serve on Beaufort County's Planning Commission. He re places Frank Ducey and will fill the remaining term until

February 2023.

Mr. Miller, originally from Pennsylvania, relocated to Beaufort County after retir ing in 2021. According to his LinkedIn profile, he is a "highly experienced Environmental,

Health & Safety Compliance Specialist. Direct experience in industrial/consulting ap plications, having previously worked as a senior environ mental compliance advisor at three (3) Fortune 500 compa

nies. Extensive experience in regulatory compliance issues in the CAAA, CWA, CERCLA, EPCRA, RCRA, DOT, OSHA, and TSCA for the pharmaceu tical, engineering & construc tion, electric power generation,

The company is expected to start operations next month will add and 67 jobs over a five-year span and invest an estimated $16.17 million, according to Charlie Stone, senior project manager at the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC), which has helped to develop Commerce Park in partnership with the City of Beaufort and Beaufort"NormanCounty.USA is excited to announce plans to establish an East Coast presence in Beau fort,” said Alex Liu, vice presi dent of operations for Norman USA. “In addition to the excel lent support we have received from the state, county and city, our decision was reinforced by

the proximity to ports and sur rounding resources. We look forward to becoming a part of the Beaufort community as we continue to manufacture and distribute award-winning win dow

Criticalcoverings."Roleis a multi-plat form video gaming company based in Los Angeles. It will use the facility to distribute merchandise related to its

video game company. The company expects to hire 15 people, and is planning to open in BeaufortOctober.Commerce Park is a 196-acre site located on U.S. Highway 21 and S.C. High way 116. The park is located in a Federal Opportunity Zone and eligible for New Market Tax Credits. Surrounding industries include Geismar

North America, Flint Group Inc., Harris Pillow Supply, and GlassWRX SC. The property is owned by the City of Beau fort and is priced at $30,000/ acre. The fee is negotiable based upon job creation and a company’s level of investment.

Norman USA is hiring. In terested parties can email their resume to eers@NormanUSA.comNormanCar

steel manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, and plastics in dustries. Areas of expertise in clude: Environmental, Health & Safety compliance audits, regu latory compliance projects, and remedial investigations."

Critical Role, a multi-plat form video gaming company headquartered in Los Angeles, will use the facility to distrib ute merchandise related to its video game company. It expects to hire 15 people, and is expected to also open in Oc tober.BCECD Executive Director

John O’Toole, speaking at the Sept. 13 Beaufort City Coun cil work session, said that Magnus is currently in the engineering phase to build a 72,000-square-foot spec build ing next to the building fin ished earlier this year.

In addition to the Norman USA and Critical, two man ufacturing companies are expected to bring jobs to the BeaufortMaterialsarea.Research Group, a glass manufacturer based in New Jersey, is planning to begin operations by Novem ber, according to Stone. It has

He also lists several indus try-related professional regis trations and affiliations.

To be appointed and serve on a County Board or Commis sion, visit the County Boards and Commissions webpage.

invested $4 million, and ex pects to create 26 new jobs at its 10,000-square-foot plant. The company specializes in ready-to-press glass powders and various glass components used in aerospace, medical, battery and other markets.

Knight’s Companies, a con crete manufacturer with oper ations in South Carolina and Georgia, has acquired Low country Concrete, just outside Commerce Park, Stone said, and plans to add 80 positions.

Stone said that the company was very complimentary of the City’s responsiveness as it determined whether to ex pandThehere.Beaufort

Commerce Park is a 199.5 acre industri al park located in the City of Beaufort. The property is owned by the City of Beaufort and is priced at $30,000/acre, negotiable based upon job cre ation and investment.

A panoramic photo of the 64,000-square-foot spec building at Beaufort Commerce Park. Thanks to the addition of Norman USA and Critical Role, the building is now fully leased. Photo courtesy of City of Beaufort.

A conceptual master plan of Southside Park. Graphic courtesy of the City of Beaufort.

Finally, a fond farewell

AwardsforreleasedFinalistsCivitas

From staff reports

The finalists have been named for the Beaufort Re gional Chamber of Com merce’s Civitas Awards for Business Excellence.

The prestigious awards are an annual tradition and allow the Chamber to rec ognize businesses and indi viduals nominated by their peers for excellence in many categories.Thewinners will be an nounced at the 2022 Civitas Reception to be held begin ning at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 at Old Bay Marketplace Rooftop in downtown Beau fort. All inclusive tickets for dinner, drinks and entertain ment are available for Cham ber members for $55, $75 for nonBeaufortmembers.Memorial Hospi tal is the presenting sponsor.

This year’s finalists:

Cornerstone Award For Small Business Excellence

1. Alpha Graphics 2. Brunson Construction 3. The Island LowcountryNews/Weekly

Torchbearer Award For Regional Impact

1. 303 Associates 2. Eat Local Beaufort

SCDNR: Report sightings of non-native blue land crab

From S.C. Department of Natural Resources

If you live near the South Carolina coast and encounter what looks like an enormous fiddler crab, South Carolina Department of Natural Re sources (SCDNR) biologists want you to snap a photo.

After a spate of recent re ports of the blue land crab (Cardisoma guanhumi), SCDNR biologists are ask ing South Carolinians to help them learn more about where the non-native species is spreading by reporting anyThesightings.blueland crab is na tive along the Atlantic coast from Brazil to South Florida, but occasional sightings of the large crabs have been reported in South Caroli na since 2008. Researchers

Indivisible Beaufort meeting Saturday

do not yet know the extent of the crab’s distribution in South Carolina nor its im pact on the environment and other wildlife. Whether the species arrived through nat ural expansion of its range or human-mediated sources is also not clear.

Blue land crabs can reach up to six inches wide across the shell, making them com parable in size to our native blue swimming crabs (Call inectes sapidus). Unlike our native blue crabs, they’re terrestrial, typically digging deep burrows within a few

miles of coastal waterways. Their burrows can extend up to six feet deep in search of water and are one of the reasons the crabs are con sidered pests in some areas – burrows can damage yards, gardens and crop fields. Blue land crabs are omnivorous eaters with a preference for fruit and Despitevegetation.theirname, the crabs vary widely in color. Adult males tend to have the characteristic blue-gray col oring, but females can also be white or ash-gray, and juveniles can range from orangish to dark brown to purple. They’re also unusual ly long-lived and slow-grow ing among crabs, reaching maturity at 4 years of age and surviving up to 11 years. Males can be differentiat

ed from females by the shape of the “apron” on their un dersides. Males have a thin, pointy apron, while females have a wide, domed apron. Blue land crabs are eaten in some parts of their native range, but they’re difficult to catch. In addition to their speed at retreating into bur rows deep below ground, the crabs possess a large claw that they can use to dexter ously defend themselves.

If you see one of these crabs, SCDNR biologists encourage you snap a photo and report your sighting at https://bit.ly/3UsJd9q Biol ogists suspect the crabs may be more visible lately due to the heavy rains South Caro lina’s coast has experienced, which can drive them out of their burrows.

3. Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort

Trailblazer Award Investment/InnovationFor

1. Magnus Development Partners

2. Safe Harbor 3. Shell Ring Ale Works

Caretaker Award For Non-Profits

1. DragonBoat Beaufort 2. Lowcountry Habitat For Humanity

3. Junior Service League of Beaufort

Sentinel Award For Military Citizen

1. Gy.Sgt. Sean Kaspar

2. Sgt. Gabriel George

3. Sgt. Justin A. Hoey

Pillar Award For Community Leadership

1. Jonas Gadson

2. Bennett Schiller

3. Courtney Worrell

Buzzworthy Award For Rising Professional 1. Blaire Lent 2. Mike Ponder 3. Charlie Stone

Indivisible Beaufort’s September meeting is set for 11 a.m., Saturday Sept. 24 at the St. Helena Public Li brary at 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road.This month’s featured speaker will be Barbara Nash, the Democrat ic candidate for S.C. House District 124. Nash spent her career as an ad vanced practice registered nurse, as nursing faculty at various universi ties, including USC Beaufort, and as a college health services director for a small university.

She has also led a 10,00- member state nurses’ association, where she worked to initiate and impact leg

islation related to healthcare and nursing.Thepublic is welcome.

Hospital Auxiliary needs volunteers

Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers to help operate our Gift Shops at Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital. The Hos pital Auxiliary is a not-for-profit or ganization. Proceeds from our Gift Shops provide help with meds and durable medical goods to those in need.Hospital Auxiliary also assists pa tients of Volunteers In Medicine. If you enjoy meeting people, learning new skills, sharing your creative tal

ents and being part of an organiza tion that helps others, Hospital Aux iliary Gift Shops are just the place for you.No experience necessary. For in formation call 843-689-8247. The Hospital Auxiliary is a 501(c3) orga nization and deeply appreciates any help.

United Way of the cryptocurrencynowLowcountryaccepts

United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) is now accepting gifts of cryptocurrency, entering a sector of philanthropy that is swiftly gaining

traction as the crypto market grows. Through the online platform The Giving Block, United Way can now accept more than 75 forms of virtual currency, including many of the cur rent most popular coins such as Bit coin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and“Wemore.are thrilled to expand our fundraising efforts to include cryp tocurrency,” UWLC President and CEO Dale Douthat said in a release. “This move allows us to engage with donors who want to make a differ ence in their community but operate in a more digital capacity than previ ous generations of supporters.”

The Giving Block makes the ex perience simple, quick and efficient while providing all of the safety pro

tocols for giving a gift online. Once a donation is made, the cryptocur rency is immediately exchanged for cash to eliminate risk due to volatil ity in the crypto market.

Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning donors do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it from their taxes. This makes cryp tocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support United Way. Please consult with your tax, le gal and CPA advisors before engag ing in any transaction. UWLC does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. For more information on making a gift of cryptocurrency to UWLC, visit www.uwlowcountry.org/ crypto

Doug Crowley and Lisa Wechsler

About 300 people were in attendance as Roland Gardner, left, Chief Executive Officer of Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services was honored for his 41 years of service during a retirement party Saturday evening on Hilton Head Island. S.C. Rep. Shannon Erickson, right, presented Gardner with a resolution from the S.C. House of Representatives and an American flag that flew over the S.C. statehouse. Gardner’s retirement was officially May 31. However, due to Covid concerns, the reception and dinner were postponed so more people could attend. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Adult male blue land crabs have one large, powerful claw and tend to grow larger than females. Erin Weeks/SCDNR

Signs, signs everywhere signs months into the Covid pandemic, before resistance to informed guidance and over sight hardened into ignorant obstinance, I made a post on Facebook about wearing my mask that encouraged my friends to do the same.

One acquaintance re sponded, “Virtue signaling much?”Iremember thinking, “Huh?!?” I wasn’t familiar with “virtue signaling,“ like so many other buzzwords and catchphrases that resonate within conserva tive circles, sayings they like to wield against people they know don’t share their ideology.Butbeing the English major that I am, I asked myself, so what if I am virtue signaling? What’s wrong withFirst,that?virtue is by defini tion, a positive, describing a person of character or at least of good intentions. By

using the verb signaling I assumed the person was making a comment on my letting my friends know of my support for proper masking. Which I was. And yes, I was using the mildest form of peer pressure to coax them into doing what would be good for their health and the general welfare of those for whom they care.

Or maybe by signaling, my friend was saying that I was making a show of looking virtuous instead of actually being virtuous. You know, like those people who call themselves patriots while they undermine the

Constitution or who call themselves Christian while they abuse the poor and hungry or who carried the American flag atop poles used to beat Capitol police on January 6.

The joke was on my friend, though, because I actually did – and do – regularly wear a KN95 mask when I’m in crowds. I taught at least two semesters of students who never saw the bottom half of my face. It seems like a small thing to be diligent about, all things considered.

But to my acquaintance’s point, there are a lot of people who stop just short of beating you over the head with their symbols. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever been more aware of how many people in this country have antisocial intentions and are happy to let others know.

Maybe we should call it “viceRemembersignaling”?how upset supporters of Donald Trump

pretended to be when Hil lary Clinton described them as deplorable? But then, they embraced the term and decided to double down on all the behaviors and attitudes that made her call them that in the first place. They bought T-shirts, even, branding themselves proud deplorables.Ishakemy head at my neighbor who drives his pickup truck through the apartment complex very slowly, so everyone can take in the oversized flag that flies over his truck bed. It’s half a traditional American flag, half Confederate flag, with a coiled “Don’t tread on me” snake emblazoned across both. I know he cares about being seen because every time I see him, he’s looking around to make sure I and others see him and his stupid, traitorous flag.

Speaking of flags, I have been reading a lot about all-black American flags

growing in popularity. Flag experts told WUSA-9 the flags mean, “‘No quarter … you won’t be taking prison ers.’ In a time of war or in a battle, you plan to kill the enemy on the spot.” That’s a nice one to see flying around a subdivision where you just bought a house.While some recent adop tees of the black flags think they originated during the Civil War, the flags actual ly trace back to high-seas piracy. Leave it to the people who don't want real history taught in schools to screw up the origins of a flag they think they are borrowing from the Confederacy to signal

don.”emblems.stickers.Whitesizedpatriotism.sentimentanti-governmenttheythinkequalsRedMAGAhats.Over“Trump2024”banners.rabbitQAnonwindowThreePercenter“Let’sgo,BranOathKeepers.Calling

anything they don’t like or understand “woke.” Cancel culture. 88. CRT. All Lives Matter. Proud Boys (who usually cover their faces when they march). Chris tian Nationalism. Shipping legal asylum-seekers across the country with doctored papers in an attempt to “own the libs.” Threatening violence if the man they sup port faces the same justice they will if they do what he urges them to do.

It’s exhausting.

So yes, with so many work ing so hard to signal their antagonism to the principles the country is founded upon, or to anything that shows compassion for their fellow countrymen — or human be ings in general — I'm happy to be accused of signaling virtue.

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

The Inflation Reduction Act has been signed — let’s make sure South Carolinians see the benefits

By Drew Eyerly and Tim Joy

The Inflation Reduction Act has been a source of much discussion ever since President Biden signed it into law.

But whether our feelings about this partisan bill are positive or negative, the money has been allocated, and we should make sure that money works for South Carolinians.Theactcombines pro grams, fees, and tax credits to increase the speed at which the U.S. adopts clean energy including solar, wind, nuclear, and hydrogen. It will give Americans rebates cov ering 50% to 100% of the cost of installing new, energy-sav ing home electric appliances, such as heat pumps, water heaters, clothes dryers, stoves, and ovens, as well as a 30% rooftop solar tax credit

to lower utility bills. Even without the rebates and credits, it’s estimated that American households will save $170 to $220 per year by 2030 thanks to lower electricity costs. The funding for clean domestic energy will also decrease the burden on American taxpayers to subsidize fossil fuel costs or the deployment of our military to protect global trade routes around foreign oilOurproduction.farmers, who are see ing their yields impacted by more extreme precipitation and rising temperatures, are in a position to implement important climate solutions but often can’t afford to pay for investments out of pocket. Now they will receive cash for projects to help store carbon in soil and trees, reduce methane, and switch to sustainable fertilizer

and crop rotation methods.

Meanwhile, foresters will benefit from funds for forest health and resilience as well as incentives to maximize the amount of carbon diox ide removed from the air.

The act contains a huge investment in low-carbon technologies and is expect ed to help reduce green house gas emissions 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, reducing the air pollution that sickens millions of Americans and adds up to billions of dollars in public health costs.

The economic opportuni ties here in South Carolina include grants to electric utilities and co-ops to accel erate the transition to clean energy and for seaports to reduce emissions, funding to help industrial manufac turing, and cash to con serve, restore and protect

coastal habitats.

The American Nuclear So ciety has stated that the IRA provisions for nuclear en ergy will “help preserve the existing nuclear fleet, and scale-up new and advanced reactors leading to tens of thousands of American jobs.” This is good news for South Carolina where approxi mately 50% of our electricity comes from nuclear power.

In the Palmetto State, we are at risk of experiencing more intense heat, flooding, and storms as our climate warms due to the heat-trap ping emissions caused by burning fossil fuels. We must embrace solutions that are good for people and the economy while ensuring we reduce the pollution heating up our planet and causing costly extreme weather events.TheInflation Reduction

Act was passed to clean up the air at home, but we still need to fix the problems it does not address — spe cifically, while we reduce pollution in the U.S., other countries continue to release heat-trapping gasses into the air which warms the planet for all of us.

One way to increase responsibility elsewhere is to impose a fee on imported products from nations that release more pollution in their manufacturing process.

The E.U. is rapidly moving forward with a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which will force countries trading with it to produce products with a lower carbon footprint or pay a fee. We too can level the playing field by placing a CBAM on foreign manu facturers undercutting our U.S. businesses with their

cheaper, higher carbon-in tensive goods.

If Republicans win power in November, it will fall to them to hold other coun tries accountable. As the new Congress approaches, we urge Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott and Representative Nancy Mace to support federal policy that does just that.

With the Inflation Re duction Act now the law of the land, it’s essential our communities in South Caro lina secure the full benefits available. We can also send a firm message to high-pollut ing countries — if you don’t follow our lead, you’ll pay to do business.

TERRY MANNING

Drew Eyerly is Conservative Outreach Director of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Tim Joy lives in Beaufort and is leader of the Beaufort chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

Mali’s future more hopeless than hopeful

It is Saturday, early, and this morning there is no rain. This morning

I’ve got my coffee — Caffe Verona — and the Wall Street Journal’s fashion magazine.

You know this large, glossy compilation of fashion photos — mostly unsmiling women wearing black, curve-clinging gowns.This magazine is a window on American fashion that seems wildly out of step with what’s happening in Ukraine, China and Mali.

SomeMali? years ago I was connected to Pat Conroy in the dual capacity of friend and lawyer. I want to be clear that Pat had big-time literary lawyers for his book deals.

Sometimes I got to look over these contracts, but mostly I would help him with the purchase of real estate or the construct of a will. Often my help involved prosaic, day-todayOneconcerns.evening Pat called saying, “I think I’ve got one

SCOTT GRABER

great adventure left in this aging“Howbody.”can I help?

“You can arrange a trip, something exotic, maybe Africa.”Atthat moment I was writing a novel called “Mala chi” that featured a fictional woman born in Mali. This woman was a Tuareg and she had fallen in love with a Peace Corps volunteer, all of which was loosely modeled on an actual person then living in Washington, D.C. In an effort to be factual, I spent some time with this woman trying to better understand the ancient Mali Empire

(1240-1500) and the current country sitting in the middle of the MaliSahara.wasonce connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a bad ly-maintained railroad that started in Dakar (Senegal) and ran 768 miles to Bamako, Mali’s capital. Assuming one survived the journey one could then take a boat up the Niger River (pronounced knee-jair) to Timbuktu. Under the best of circumstances this was a long, hot, uncomfort able trip that I badly wanted to take — and so I pitched the trip to Pat.

I told him the train was unreliable, the country was unstable, the Tuareg women stunning.“Tellme about the accom modations on the boat,” he said.“Let me get back to you on that,” I said.

The woman in Washington — who’s sister actually owned the boat we would be taking — told me the conditions on

the boat were primitive. She admitted to me that the bath room situation was especially primitive in that there were none. One did one’s business by grabbing hold of the rail and extending one’s buttocks over the stern.

“We will lie under the stars at night,” I said when I called Pat back, “And talk about the transit of Venus.”

“Will we share a bathroom or will we have our own?”

When I revealed the lack of toilets it was — as they say — a deal-breaker. Pat would not make this trip and, sadly, neither would I.

Mali is located where Black Africa meets Arab Africa and this confluence has resulted in a long-running civil war involving Islamic terrorists who come down into Mali from the north. For hundreds of years Islam has pushed its way through the Sahara and into countries like Nigeria, Niger, Cote’ d’Ivoire and Sudan. The current problems

in Mali were also complicated by the French who colonized this desiccated landscape in 1895.Mali thereafter came into the Francophonie Confed eration run out of Paris and for years French troops have done battle with al-Qaeda. But in 2020 the French pulled out.Mali has filled this vacuum with mercenaries called the Wagner Group — these are the same Russian mercenar ies doing most of the fighting in Ukraine. In the short time they’ve been on the ground, they have already been ac cused of murdering 350 men in the village of Moura.

In my novel my Tuareg heroine returns to Mali and becomes its first female president. She invites her old (American) Peace Corps boy friend to her Inauguration.

“The program was in French and he slipped his Lonely Planet Guide

from his pocket and began translating the text. He was startled when a man touched his shoulder.”

“You must come with me,” the old man isterreplied.Readyready.”YouHake“Qu’est-cesaid.quec’est?”replied.“Youmustcomewithme.mustmakeyourself“Makemyselfready?forwhat?”Hake“ShewantsyoutoadmintheOath,”hesaid.

And so my novel ends with the old boyfriend administer ing the oath to Aminatou, his former lover, and Mali march ing into a hopeful future. But right at the moment Mali’s future looks bleak, more hopeless than hopeful.

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

How voters can help S.C. prepare for a rainy day

As we youElectionapproachDay2022,probablyknow

that South Carolina voters will make critical choices for governor and the U.S. Senate this fall. Our state will also play an important role in deciding which political party controls Congress next year. Interest in this year’s elections, based on more than 80,000 new voter regis trations this year, is high.

However, you probably haven’t heard that Palmetto State voters will also decide on two important constitu tional amendments at the ballot box this November.

The proposals would increase how much the state contributes to its “rainy day” accounts, more techni cally known as the General

Reserve Fund and Capital Reserve Fund. The former would be raised from 5% to 7%, and the latter raised from 2% to 3%, based on the previ ous year’s revenue.

By law, the reserve funds act as a shield against yearend budget deficits. When a deficit occurs, funds are first drawn from the Capital Reserve Fund, and if more money is needed to cover the shortage, the General

Reserve Fund is tapped. States with healthy reserve funds are in a better position to deal with financial down turns, much like individuals who keep an emergency savings account. As it stands, South Carolina’s combined 7% reserve ratio is well below the roughly 12% national average. The amendments, if passed, would bring us to 10%.Preparing for a rainy day isn’t just hypothetical. The General Reserve Fund was exhausted four times and the Capital Reserve Fund nine times between 1987 and 2011, according to state Budget Director Mike Shealy. Both funds were depleted during the 2008 Great Recession.

Supporting these two amendments is something

that should bring the politi cal left and right together.

The left can help avoid teacher layoffs and cuts to critical government services by supporting the amend ments, and the right can help reduce the demand for tax increases.During inevitable down turns in the economy, tax hikes are more likely to be avoided by having strong re serves that help stabilize the state budget when expected tax collections plummet.

Recessions affecting state finances can lead to all kinds of cuts to relied-upon government services. With the passage of these amend ments, more reserve dollars will be in place to cover rev enue shortfalls, preserving funding as it was originally

budgeted.Votingfor the amend ments will not raise your taxes. Rather, this deals with revenue the state is already collecting and sets more aside. You the voter would be instructing lawmakers to save more money, not spend it.

A recent voter survey re leased by the South Carolina Policy Council – a research think tank in Columbia –shows up to 40% support for the proposals when ex plained in simple terms.

However, a large percent age of voters were unsure or didn’t fully understand the issue when just given the ballotPeoplelanguage.whodon’t un derstand ballot questions tend to vote no, and that is

concerning for those of us who favor saving more and spending less.

That’s why the South Car olina Policy Council is trav eling the state and engaging voters on this important is sue. We believe the passage of these two amendments will lead to a better and more financially responsible future for South Carolina.

With signs of an imminent economic recession, South Carolina’s next rainy day could be right around the corner. Now more than ever, this is the time to boost our state’s reserves and get ready for whatever storm may come.

Biden Administration decimating our sovereignty

WhenonBidenPresidenttookofficeJan.20,2021,

migrants crossing our South ern Border illegally had sig nificantly decreased, and the construction of the border wall was well underway. The morale within the U.S. Border patrol, was normal and the agents assigned were dili gently handling their duties to protect our sovereignty. Our Border states and cities along the border were basically secure, physically and financially healthy and their schools and medical facilities were operating normally.Inhisfirst day in office, President Biden initiated the destruction of our southern border and the U.S. Border Patrol with his executive orders and cabinet appoint ments. He immediately followed these actions by appointing his inept Vice President Kamala Harris as the Southern Border Czar. Not only has Czar Kamala not visited or toured our southern border since taking office, she does laugh hyster ically every time she speaks of the horrible disaster.

Whenever Vice President

ANTHONY R. SCOTT

Harris is asked a question in regard to our southern border or on any topic, her answers sound remarkable similar to the governor’s responses in the movie the “Best Little Whorehouse In Texas” when he signs the song

The“Sidestep.”southern border crisis is now affecting the city’s ad ministration of Washington, D.C. and New York City as a direct result of the actions of governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Doug Ducey of Arizona. The illegal immi grants who have been given free passages into these two border states have negatively impacted the local cities and towns to the point that their fiscal budgets have been destroyed.Thegovernors of these states, in an effort to de crease the strain on their

states’ and cities’ budgets, began busing immigrants entering their states to Washington, D.C. The mayor of Washington, D.C. begin busing them to New York City. Now the mayors of New York and Washington, D.C. are asking the Biden Admin istration for funding and the use of the National Guard to deal with the strain these im migrants are placing on their fiscal budgets in addition to crimes that have been traced back to some of the illegals permittedHowever,entry.New York and Washington, D.C. are not receiving anywhere near the number of immigrants as the numbers being sent to the state of Florida outside of Texas and Arizona where they are entering the United States.Itis presently estimated that an average of 3,000 im migrants are permitted into the United States daily at our southern border, which can be substantiated by the data provided by the U.S. Border Patrol Agency’s website and the Customs and Border Protection Division of the Department of Homeland Security (CBP).

There are thousands of immigrants who are follow ing the lawful process to legally enter the U.S. that are not negatively impacting the taxpaying citizens of the United States and are being denied entry. While these individuals wait in line, this administration is permitting immigrants to illegally enter the U.S. at an average of rate of 12,000 a week and that is 48,000 a month. These figures can be substantiated by visiting the U.S. Border Patrol’s or CBP’s website and calculating the numbers provided. This rate of illegal immigration is causing a severe strain on the financial economy, health care, housing and education al systems of those border states, counties, cities and towns in addition to increas ing the tax burden to every American taxpayer.

The Census Bureau defines a small town as incorporated areas with 5,000 residents or fewer, and big cities as having popu lations of 50,000 or more. Midsize cities, which the Census defines as between 5,000-10,000 people, also grew from 2010-2019 in every

region except the Northeast (Census Bureau website).

In an article published by NewGeography.com a site devoted to analyzing and discussing the places where we live and work, updated on May 2, states “America is more “small town” than we often think, particularly in how we govern ourselves. Among the metropolitan areas with more than one million residents in 2000, the average sized city, town, borough, village or township had a population of little more than 20,000.” Based on this data, the Biden Ad ministration are importing monthly enough illegals to establish a new small city consisting of 100% illegal aliens every seven weeks.

The immigrants who have crossed the southern border illegally during the first year of the Biden Administra tion are costing taxpayers upwards of $9.4 billion.

According to an article published by NBC News entitled “Southwest border crossings on pace for highest levels in 20 years, Biden ad ministration says.” The arti cle goes on to state; “Home land Security Secretary

EDITOR’S NOTE

Alejandro Mayorkas said Tuesday the U.S. is expected to reach the highest number of people apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border in two de cades.” The Secretary further stated, “We are on pace to encounter more individuals on the southwest border than we have in the last 20 years. We are expelling most single adults and families. We are not expelling unaccompa nied children," Mayorkas said in a statement address ing what he described as a “difficult” situation at the border.However, according to news print and broadcast media some of these socalled children are between the ages of 18 and 24 years old.To be continued next week.

Anthony R. Scott is a retired police chief and Navy veteran who spent 45 years in law enforcement before retiring to Beaufort County.

This opinion piece is the first in a series of two.

Dallas Woodhouse is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Policy Council.

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Are backpacks hurting your kids’ backs?

By Joel Streed, Mayo Clinic staff

These healthy tips will help kids take a load off their backs:

Limit backpack weight.

Students of all ages seem to carry heavier loads in their backpacks. They are often tot ing a day's worth of textbooks and a change of clothing for after-school activities, plus school projects and lunch. As a result, many parents have heard their school-age chil dren complaining of back pain.

Overall, adults and chil dren should not carry more than 15% of their body weight in a backpack. For example, the backpack for a 60-pound child should weigh less than nine pounds.

Even when worn properly, your student may need to lean forward to compensate for ex tra backpack weight. This can affect the natural curve in the lower back. Extra weight also can cause a rounding of the shoulders and an increased

curve in the upper back. As a result, children may experi ence back, shoulder and neck pain.

Adjust the backpack prop erly.

When worn properly, back packs are the best way to carry things, especially for long pe riods of Backpackstime. should be worn using both straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can cause a person to lean to one side to compensate for the uneven weight. This can curve the spine. Over time, this can cause lower and up per back pain, strained shoul ders and neck, and even func tional scoliosis (curvature of the spine). Teenage girls are especially susceptible to sco liosis.Tighten the straps so the pack sits high on your child's back with the top of the pack about even with the shoulder blades. It also should be snug, so it doesn't sway side to side whileWhenwalking.properly worn, the back and abdominal muscles

support a backpack. These are the strongest muscles in the body and stabilize the trunk and hold the body in proper postural alignment. Improper backpack use presents some dangers to young, still-grow ing joints and muscles.

Look for key pack features. Urge your children to look past the color or design when selecting a backpack. These features can make a significant difference in how they feel while wearing the pack at school:

Wide straps

Wide, padded straps won't dig into the shoul ders, and they are more comfortable. Narrow straps can hinder circula tion, causing numbness or tingling in the arms, which may cause weak ness in the hands over time.

• Multiple sections Select a backpack with many pockets and sec tions to keep children or ganized. This also helps distribute the weight

more evenly across the pack.

Waist belt

Tightening the waist belt helps distribute the weight of the backpack more evenly and support children's abdominal muscles.

• Lightweight when emp ty It's also wise to con sider the weight of the backpack when empty so your children don't have

additional weight beyond books and supplies. For example, a canvas back pack will be lighter than leather.

Reflective material

If your children walk or bike to school, look for a backpack that has re flective strips that make them more noticeable to Overall,drivers. you should en courage your children to wear their backpacks properly and

keep them light. Have them use both straps and make fre quent stops at their lockers throughout the day to avoid carrying all their books at once. And leave nonessentials at Talkhome.with your children's primary care providers if they are in pain or have discomfort before a problem becomes se rious.

Enjoy Fall comfort foods without weight gain

Packing on the pounds can be problematic for some of us as the season shifts toward cooler temperatures.

If you find yourself falling into that comfort food trap, Beth Czerwony, registered dietitian for Cleveland Clin ic, said the key to tipping the scale in your favor starts with cooking at home.

“You could use pumpkin, roasted pumpkin in oatmeal, instead of having a carby-kind of base to things,” she recom mends. “I personally like to

use pumpkin soup a lot and make it savory, so using some curry in that or some cori ander, cumin those types of things.”Pumpkin is low in calories, low-fat and starchier, so there’s no need for heavy creams to thickenSubstitutingit. spaghetti squash for pasta and adding herbs or seasonings is a flavor ful way to spice up your meal while providing a healthier al ternative.Seasonal vegetables are

plentiful this time of year and can be more nutritious than off-season produce.

You can try roasting them instead of sautéing or frying, which reduces additional fat and brings out their natural sweetness.“Vegetables, being lower calorie and having more fiber, more fluid—they are going to end up keeping you fuller longer, so this is a good way to bulk up the diet with more food and thinking that you are going to stay fuller longer

without giving a lot of extra calories,” Czerwony explained.

Using leaner cuts of meat, choosing smaller portion sizes and tracking food in take can help you avoid unwanted weight. Most im portantly, when it comes to comfort foods—be selective and choose seasonal favorites that are special to you and just indulge in those.

Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service, September 19, 2022

The Hospital Auxiliary donates $16,000 to USCB nursing scholarships

The Hospital Auxiliary (for Hilton Head Regional Healthcare) presented a check to USCB for $16,000, which was part of a Pow er:Ed grant which is given to local nonprofits that help South Carolina students succeed. Four qualified nursing students each received $4,000. In the attached photo Courtney Pu laski, nursing student; Dr. Lynne Hutchison,

Associate Professor, Chair Dept. of Nursing; Marge Sieban, Scholarship Chair; Vicki Gor bett, President, The Hospital Auxiliary and Haley Wright, nursing student. Power:Ed is a philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC). For more infor mation about the Hospital Auxiliary, visit https://hhiaux.org/

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• Replacing 30 minutes of social media use per day with physical ac tivity can enhance emo tional well-being and reduce stress, German researchers say.

• The benefits of exercise lingered as much as 6 months after the end of their Participantsstudy. who cut back on social media and exercised more ex perienced greater hap piness and less stress related to the COVID-19 Reducedpandemic.social media use also correlated with less tobacco consump tion.

Social media use exploded with COVID-19’s lockdowns and contact restrictions. Mil lions turned to Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and other platforms to escape feelings of isolation, anxiety, and hopelessness.However,excessive screen time has led to addictive be haviors, stronger emotional attachment to social media, and deeper mental anguish for many people.

How exercise benefits the brain

Dr. Sheldon Zablow (who was not involved in the study), is an author and nu tritional psychiatrist. He emphasized that “the essen tial part of any treatment program recommended is exercise. Psychotherapy and, when indicated, medication, will not work well if a person does not exercise.”

Dr. Zablow added that ex ercise increases the produc tion of neurotransmitters, the brain’s “natural antide pressants and antianxiety molecules.” Consequently, more exercise can build mental health, while less activity due to social media overuse can curtail healthy

brain chemistry. He also warned that excessive social media use weakens social interpersonal bonds, which can negatively impact men tal health.

Staying healthy in the ‘age of digitalization’

“From time to time, it is important to consciously limit one’s online accessibil ity and to go back to the hu man roots— […] a physically active lifestyle—to stay hap py and healthy in the age of digitalization,” the research ers wrote.

Reviewed by: Michelle Rein, M.D., a Mayo Clinic Family Medicine physician.

Excerpted from an article by www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/https://swapping-30-minutes-of-social-media-use-per-day-with-exercise-benefits-mental-health social media time with exercise time to benefit your mental health

Beaufort Memorial nurse wins Palmetto Gold Award for outstanding nursing professional FORUM

Annemarie Gault recognized for establishing local Sickle Cell Clinic, improving patients’ lives

Beaufort Memorial Hos pital (BMH) Family Nurse Practitioner Annemarie Gault has earned the Palmetto Gold Award, a designation given by the South Carolina Nurs es Foundation. Established in 2002, the Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Schol arship Program recognizes the state’s 100 top registered nurses each year for the valu able contributions they make

to patient care and the lead ership they have shown to promote the nursing pro fession.Gault treats patients at Beaufort Memorial’s Sickle Cell Clinic, the only program of its kind in the Lowcountry. She established and has led

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the clinic since its inception in 2016 as part of the statewide SC2 Pilot RecognizingProgram.the critical need for Sickle Cell patients to have access to preventive care, Gault worked closely with the SC2 program lead to establish patient-specific care plans and protocols to provide services in a dedi cated, on-campus clinic that currently serves over 40 pa

tients. The result has been a better quality of life for Sickle Cell patients, and drastically decreased emergency room visits and reduced inpatient admissions.Gaultalso identified and advocated for transportation assistance, a key barrier for many local patients resulting in missed appointments and increased ER visits. In coordi nation with BMH leadership

and a grant from the Blood Conservation Program, the hospital was able to purchase a van to transport patients to and from their clinic visits.

Gault received the award last week at the 20th Annual Palmetto Gold Gala in Co lumbia. Proceeds from the event support the Palmetto Gold scholarship program, which provides funding to nursing students across South Carolina.

“I am very proud of every thing we accomplish on behalf of our patients,” Gault said. “Without this program they would continue to face crises, continuous trips to the ER and other hardships. By helping them manage their disease they can focus on other parts of their lives, like working and maintaining relationships with friends and family.”

Is it possible to develop lactose intolerance?

Lactose intolerance is the term for a food intolerance to the sugar lactose, which oc curs naturally in dairy prod ucts such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. This intolerance is typically due to lactose malab sorption, which is the inabili ty to digest or absorb lactose properly.Theinsufficient produc tion of an enzyme known as lactase, which breaks down lactose, leads to this malab sorption. Undigested lactose passes into the colon, where bacteria break it down, creat ing the fluid and gas that are responsible for the digestive symptoms that people expe rience.

Lactose intolerance can develop at any age. Howev er, it tends to be uncommon in children under the age of 5 years. In most cases, the on set of symptoms occurs grad ually due to lactase levels get ting lower as a person ages. As lactase production decreases, a person may begin to notice worsening symptoms. Many cases of lactose intolerance first develop when a person is aged 20–40 years.

There are four main types of lactose intolerance that can occur at different ages. Some forms may develop due to a person’s genes, but not all causes are genetic.

1. Primary lactase defi ciency, also known as lac tase non-persistence, this is the most common type of lactose intolerance. It occurs due to decreasing activity, or expression, of the LCT gene that causes a gradual decrease in lac tase. The decrease in lac

tase typically occurs after the age of 2 years.

2. Secondary lactase de ficiency. This cause of lactose intolerance does not occur due to genetics. Instead, it results from a disease or injury that af fects the small intestine and lactase production. It can develop at any age.

According to the Amer ican College of Gastro enterology, the most common cause of sec ondary lactase deficiency in infants and children is an infection of the intes tinal tract that damages the lining. Other possible causes include trauma to the small intestine, health conditions such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease, or medical inter ventions, such as surgery, radiation therapy, or cer tain medications.

3. Congenital lactase de ficiency. People with this genetic form of lac tose intolerance are born without the ability to pro duce lactase. This condi tion is very rare and can cause severe symptoms, such as failure to thrive and watery diarrhea.

4. Developmental lactase deficiency. This type of lactose intolerance may occur in infants born pre maturely, usually before 34 weeks of gestation. Usually, it only lasts a short period. The symp toms typically resolve as the intestinal mucosa develops further and ma tures.

Causes and risk factors

Lactose intolerance results from a deficiency in lactase. Without adequate levels of this enzyme, the body cannot digest food and drinks con taining lactose. The causes of lactase deficiency include: an inherited gene leading to a decrease in lactase or an inability to produce it injury to the small intes tine that affects lactase

Althoughprematureproductionbirthanyone can de velop lactose intolerance, it appears to be more prevalent in certain populations. The risk factors may include:

• Family history: As pri mary lactase deficiency occurs due to an inher ited gene, family history plays a role.

Race: According to the American College of Gastroenterology, about 85% of African Ameri can adults in the United States may have lactose intolerance. However, it is possible to have lac tase malabsorption and not display symptoms of lactose intolerance.

Ethnic background: Lactose intolerance also appears to be more com mon in people of Hispan ic, Latino, Asian, or Na tive American descent.

Symptoms

The symptoms of lactose intolerance may vary in sever ity from person to person. Ad ditionally, how much lactose a person consumes can in fluence the symptoms. Some common symptoms include: excess abdominaldiarrheabloatinggas

cramping or suddenpain urge to have a bowel movement

Diagnosis

Doctors typically diagnose lactose intolerance based on a physical examination, during which they will check for ab dominal tenderness, pain, and bloating. They will also take into account the person’s symptoms and medical his tory and the results of a few

An individual can develop lactose intolerance at any age. In rare cases, it can be present from birth, but the symptoms generally emerge as a person ages, presenting in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood.

diagnostic tests. Tests to diag nose lactose intolerance may include:

• Dietary elimination

• Hydrogen breath test

Milk tolerance test

Treatment managementand

The primary way to manage lactose intolerance is to make dietary modifications. In the past, doctors recommended avoiding all products contain ing lactose. However, research suggests that most people can tolerate up to 12–15 grams of lactose per day without ex periencing significant symp toms. Many lactose-free prod ucts, such as plant milks, are available to help people limit theirOtherconsumption.treatment options may include addressing the underlying condition causing intolerance, if applicable, or supplementing with lactase tablets, which contain lactase and help break down lactose.

Similar conditions Other digestive and bowel conditions can cause symp

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toms similar to those that oc cur with lactose intolerance. When symptoms of lactose intolerance develop, doctors may first rule out other condi tions, such as:

• Irritable syndromebowel(IBS)

• Celiac Inflammatorydisease bowel disease (IBD)

Summary Lactose intolerance can de velop at any age. It occurs due to low levels of the enzyme lactase, which result in diffi culty digesting lactose, a com mon sugar in dairy products.

Lactose intolerance can be present from birth, but most cases develop gradually, typi cally presenting in adulthood. The most common manage ment strategy involves limit ing or avoiding lactose-con taining foods and drinks.

Source: medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-https://www.you-develop-lactose-intolerance?LastmedicallyreviewedonSeptember16,2022

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LIVING ON PURPOSE

A lifestyle of solitude and simplicity

There is much to be de sired when it comes to spending time alone. It’s only been in the last few years that the floodgates of voices have been opened to everyone at any time.

Yes, we can see there have been written scrolls from thousands of years ago, and books were printed around the year 1200, but this information was not widely circulated. Through the years printing continued to expand, and when newspa pers became available, the masses were given a new realm that would inspire and influence their thinking.

Take for example, in the early 19th century, when many people lived in remote areas, they had no idea what was happening in the world. This isolation allowed them to concentrate on what they needed to do which was

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physically difficult, but they were not filled with stress or fear about politics or social issues.When the radio was invented, families would sit around and listen to a vari ety of opinions and ideas.

Later came the television that planted visual seeds within the mind and further persuaded the conscience. Was it invented for informa tion or mind control?

We know in the last 100 years, the world has changed dramatically. There have

been many wonderful advances in technology and at the same time, we wonder what the plans are of those who control them. Social media and the internet have become such a part of our lives, that I’m not sure what any of us would do without them.These higher forms of communication are accepted as making us more intelli gent, but could they also be distracting and hindering us from walking with God? The greatest gift in the history of the planet is Jesus Christ, and there is nothing more valuable than the privilege to walk and talk with Him. I have noticed in my life, that I spend much more time watching and listening to others than having an ear to hear what His Spirit is saying. It’s obvious there is a competition going on

here for our attention, and like programmed robots, the masses are addicted to the system.Ifsomeone were to unplug from the internet and televi sion, they would be consid ered demented. However, what if someone believed II Corinthians Chapter 6 is God demanding for us to separate from the world and spend our time meditating with Him? Isn’t this what Satan is trying to stop?

From July 1845 to Septem ber 1847, Henry David Tho reau withdrew from the noise and chaos of civilization with the desire to meditate and write. He built a cabin and lived alone in a remote area just south of Concord village Massachusetts on the shores of Walden Pond. In the quiet solitude, he found the wonders of God’s nature and the peace of His

presence. As we purpose to be aware and listen in the simplicity of honesty we too can hear and know divine truth. Listen to his words: “I left the woods for as good a reason as I went there. Perhaps it seemed to me that I had several more lives to live, and could not spare any more time for that one. It is remarkable how easily and insensibly we fall into a particular route and make a beaten track for ourselves. I had not lived there a week before my feet wore a path from my door to the pond-side; and though it has been five or six years since I trod it, it is still quite distinct. It is true, I fear that others may have fallen into it, and so helped to keep it open. The surface of the earth is soft and impressible by the feet of men, and so with the paths which the

mind travels. How worn and dusty, then, must be the highways of the world, how deep the ruts of tradition and conformity. I did not wish to take a cabin passage, but rather to go before the mast and on the deck of the world, for there I could best see the moonlight amid the mountains. I do not wish to go below now. I learned that if one advances confident ly in the direction of their dreams, and endeavors to live the life which they have imagined, they will put some things behind, and will pass invisible boundaries.”

I realize that most people lead busy lives, but do we not have the choice to decide how ensnared we are with the world? Are we in control or are we being controlled?

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Holy Trinity hosting prayer gathering at Waterfront Park

From staff reports In cooperation with the City of Beaufort, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School is hosting a Com munity Prayer Gathering at 7:15 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 under the pavilion at the Henry C. Chambers Wa terfront Park in downtown Beaufort.Thetime of prayer will be led by Pastor Josh Stone of Community Bible Church.

Special guest at the gath ering will be the Rev. John Chol Daau, Headmaster of Good Shepherd Acade my in South Sudan. Holy Trinity and Good Shep herd Academy have been sister schools for almost a decade. All are welcome and encouraged to partici pate in this unified time of prayer.Upon conclusion of the Prayer Gathering, the

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The Son of God

In the Gospels, Jesus often speaks of his heavenly Father.

The Jewish people did not typically refer to God as their father, but Jesus referred to God as “my father.” He taught his followers to refer to God in this intimate way, in what we now know as the Lord’s Prayer. Through parables like the Prodigal Son where a sinful son is treated with great mercy by his father, Jesus shared that God looks at us with compassion as a merciful and loving father.

In a unique way, Jesus also considers himself the Son of God. The title is not used in a biological manner as if God gave birth to him. Nor is it used metaphorically, in the sense that we are all created by God and owe our existence to him. Rather, when he refers to himself as the Son, Jesus is communicating his equality with God. Just as an earthly father and son are both fully human, sharing in the same humanity, Jesus is fully divine, sharing in the divinity of his father.

As the Son, Jesus claims equality with God the Father. When he is accused of not resting on the Sabbath day, Jesus responds, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” (John 5:17) When his listeners object, he teaches, “Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.” (John 5:22) For his Jewish listeners, this is a claim to be God, for no human being is worthy of the same honor due to God.

The Jewish leaders understand Jesus correctly. On multiple occasions, the crowd picks up stones to kill Jesus, such as when he declares, “I and the Father are one.” (John 10:30) When he asks why they are trying to kill him, after all the good works he has done, they respond, “We are not stoning you for any good work, but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.” (John 10:33)

Swing Bridge Run will com mence promptly at 8 a.m. Participants will cross the Woods Memorial Bridge whether they are running or walking. This is a certi fied 5K course and is pet and stroller friendly. More information about the Community Prayer Gathering and the Swing Bridge Run is available at www.HTCCS.org. Or www.SwingBridgeRun.comvisit

This is the true reason Jesus was crucified. When Jesus is arrested in Jerusalem, this was the rationale the Jewish authorities gave to the Roman authorities during his trial: “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.” (John 19:7) Jesus was not put to death for being a wise teacher, or for telling people to love one another, as our popular culture often imagines him. Jesus was killed because he was correctly understood to be claiming a divine identity.

This identity is the key to the words and actions of Jesus. He has power over the sea and other elements of nature. He teaches with authority, speaking about his Father and changing the law given to the Israelite people by God. He reaches out with compassion and love to sinners and outcasts. He heals the sick, cures diseases, casts out demons, and even forgives sins! In all these ways, Jesus speaks and acts as the Son revealing the love of the heavenly Father.

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Beaufort edges May River

By Justin LowcoSports.comJarrett

For most of three quarters Friday night, the May River Sharks did everything they needed to do to beat the Beaufort Eagles for the sec ond straight year except get into the end zone — some thing that wasn’t easy to do with two of the Lowcountry’s top defenses on the prowl.

But Beaufort’s Kacy Fields found a way twice in the sec ond half with the aid of an illtimed May River fumble, and the Eagles escaped The Tank with a hard-fought 13-7 victo ry and a three-game winning streak intact.

“I love playing May River, I really do,” Eagles coach Bryce Lybrand said. “This game’s just old school and it’s phys ical and well-coached and the kids play hard with a lot of respect for each other. That’s the way high school football should be.”

The Sharks seemed to set the tone on the opening drive, marching 75 yards and chewing up more than half the first quarter before quarterback Tanner Macy scored from 12 yards out to cap a workmanlike series, and Tyquan Calloway made a terrific open-field tackle to stop Fields on fourth down and end Beaufort’s first drive.

The defenses settled in af ter that, occasionally bending but never breaking as they battled to a scoreless draw for the rest of the half. The Ea gles made some noise at the

end of the half and Samari Bonds lofted a nearly-perfect pass into the waiting arms of Colton Phares in the end zone on fourth-and-long, but Sharks corner Peter Nodel man forced a hand in and ripped the ball out to pre serve a 7-0 halftime lead.

Beaufort took the ball af ter halftime and stormed into Sharks territory, but Cory Foulk forced a fumble inside the 25 and Zach Beas

ley pounced on it to keep the shutout intact for the time be ing. May River was well on its way to taking advantage and adding to the lead when the Eagles’ defense stepped up and stemmed the tide, forcing a fourth-and-2 before stuffing Jaiden Jones running behind the Sharks’ “jumbo” set to keep it a one-score game.

Then it was Kacy Fields time.After fumbling to end the

previous series, Fields ripped off four straight runs of seven yards or more, continuously fighting for extra yardage to move the chains, and finished off the drive with a 5-yard TD run to draw the Eagles even for the first time since the opening series of the game.

“That kid’s the most slepton kid in South Carolina. I’ll never understand it,” Lybrand said, choking up. “He’s just a really good, hard-working

kid, and if you’re a college coach you should take a shot on him because he’s just un believable.”OntheSharks’ next offen sive play, Beaufort got the break it needed. Darrion Per ry never got the handle on a pitch, and it bounced right into the arms of Eagles line backer Carter Bowersox, who took it down to the 25 and set up a 1-yard plunge from Fields to give Beaufort its

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first lead with 8:48 left in the game.May River responded and drove to the Beaufort 30, but the Eagles stuffed Macy on fourth-and-2 to get it back with 2:38 remaining. They had to punt it back with 43 seconds left, but the Sharks’ last-ditch effort didn’t go anywhere, giving Beaufort a hard-earned win.

“That was a great high school football game,” Ly brand said. “It wasn’t all per fect, but it was a lot of fun and I’m proud of our guys. Hats off to them, they’re gonna have a great year this year.” Beaufort (3-1) hosts another county foe next week when former region rival Bluffton visits Lady’s Island, while May River (1-3) hosts Cane Bay.

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 sensequestionableofhumor.

Bluffton lays it on Battery Creek

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Max Vonhohenstraeten threw three touchdown pass es, including two to star Jay lin Linder, and the Bobcats’ defense shut down Creek’s dangerous ground game in an impressive performance com ing off a bye week, as Bluffton blanked Battery Creek, 38-0.

Brandon Bryant also snagged a touchdown pass, and Rod Buxton and Eitan Golfphin added touchdown runs for the Bobcats, while Jeremiah Curry and Donovan Loving-Howard had inter ceptions to help preserve the shutout.

Week 5: Bluffton (2-2) at Beaufort (3-1); Creek (1-4) vs. Whale Branch (3-1)

just four carries, Pusha added 62 yards and a touchdown on two carries, and Talon Lee had a rushing touchdown to go with 15 tackles (2 solo) and a blocked punt.

Week 5: WB (3-1) at Battery Creek (1-4)

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ward. Tripp Gregory, Zeke Gonzalez, and Alex Williams anchored the defense for BA.

Week 5: BA (3-0) vs. HHCA

Pinewood Prep 40, John Paul II 26

for 110 yards and Sebastian Slusne anchored the defense with 11 tackles and two tackles for loss for JPII.

Week 5: JPII (2-2, 0-1) vs. Florence Christian

Holy Trinity 44, Oakbrook Prep 34

Whale Branch 53, Burke 12

Five different players scored touchdowns for the Warriors, who rolled up a 27-0 lead after one quarter and cruised to a blowout road win. Jakhi Pu sha threw touchdown passes to JaDarius Garrett and Keith

GIRLS GOLF

Eagles fourth: The Beaufort girls golf team struggled with one of the leaders out due to illness. The team shot a season-high 221 on Da taw’s Morgan River Course to finish fourth in a five-way meet. Jocelyn Senna led the team with a 50, her personal best. The Lady Eagles soar back into action Thursday, Sept. 22 at Island West.

GIRLS TENNIS Beaufort Hannahan6,1

Thursday, Sept. 15 at Hannahan

Singles

1. Madelyn Confare def. Olivia Boone 6-1, 6-1; 2. McKalynn Bra bham (H) def. Tallie Pendarvis 3-6, 1-6; 3. Julia Pollitzer def. Josie

Chisholm, and Chisholm add ed a 78-yard kick return touch down and an interception. Mason Griffin rushed for 78yards and two touchdowns on

The Eagles’ big three piled up 365 rushing yards behind a dominant offensive line, as Devonte Green rushed for 173 yards and three touch down on just nine carries, Jaxen Porter added 142 yards on 15 carries and caught a 34-yard touchdown pass, and Braydon Dineen continued to hurt defenses with his legs and his arm. Dineen rushed for 50 yards and completed 7 of 9 passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns, including a deep ball for Te’Shaun Hey

The Golden Warriors were within 21-20 at the half and within a score late, but they couldn’t come up with the scoring drive or stop they needed to close out a win on the road in their region open er. Reigning LowcoSports Player of the Week Christian Tilton had another big game on both sides of the ball, rushing for 111 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries and completing 10 of 14 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown while contributing 11 tackles (one for loss) and two inter ceptions, one of which he took 77 yards to the house. Jackson Ogden caught nine passes

Barnes Gooding racked up more than 200 yards receiving and caught three touchdown passes, and Ashton Stacks stepped in at quarterback after Banks Scarpa left with an inju ry as the Mighty Lions held off Oakbrook Prep for their second straight win. Scarpa, Everett Scandlen, and Levi Dyer also scored touchdowns, while Patrick Smith, Michael Smith, and Dyer anchored the defense and Gray Chumney recorded his second intercep tion of the season.

Week 5: Holy Trinity (3-1) at Wardlaw Academy

Fletcher 6-3, 6-0; 4. Molly Cook def. Malli Hinton 6-0, 6-1; 5. Natalie Tur beville def. Maggie Priddy 7-6, 6-4. Doubles

1. Madelyn Confare and Molly Cook def. Olivia Boone and Josie Fletcher 6-0, 6-1; 2. Izzy Petretta and Jasmine Rivers def. Marjan Nathani and Annie Morris 6-1, 6-0.

Exhibition Virginia O’Kelley and Anna Lyles def. Addison Curan and Amanda Barry in 8 game pro set.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Bluffton Beaufort3,0

Monday, Sept. 12 at Bluffton

Game scores were 25-14, 25-23, 2520. Beaufort was led by Carson Gei er with 7 aces and 10 assists. Lead ing hitters were Sullivan Gay with 6

kills and 2 blocks, Davis Martin with 4 kills and 2 blocks, and Nigel Bell with 3 kills. The defense was lead by Jacob Preston with 7 digs.

Battery Creek 3, Beaufort 1 Thursday, Sept. 15 at Beaufort

Game scores were 20-25, 25-12, 2523,Beaufort25-21. was led by Carson Gei er, Ben Christian, Justin Spencer – each having 5 aces. The Eagles’ offensive leaders were Sullivan Gay with 6 kills, Nigel Bell with 4 kills, and Ian Szczepek, Davis Martin, Henry Trask and Justin Spencer with 3 kills each. Spencer and Bell each had 3 blocks on defense, while Ian Newell and Jacob Preston had 6 digs apiece.

Beaufort’s Liam Martin, center, blocks the shot from Battery Creek’s Ryan Israel during the first game of their non-region match Thursday afternoon at Beaufort High School. The Eagles won the first game, 25-20, but lost the match, 3-1, to Battery Creek. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Bluffton running back Jaylin Linder, center, is wrapped up by Battery Creek’s Devin Broddus during the third quarter Friday night at Bluffton. The host Bobcats blew out the Dolphins, 38-0, to improve to 2-2, while the Dolphins dropped to 1-4. Bob Sofaly/ The Island News

Beaufort's Kacy Fields surges for extra yardage during the third quarter of the Eagles' 13-7 comeback victory at May River on Friday. Fields scored two second-half rushing touchdowns to fuel the rally. Justin Jarrett/LowcoSports.com

FRIDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE All games at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted Bluffton at Beaufort Whale Branch at Battery HiltonCreek Head Christian at Beaufort Academy Florence Christian at John Paul II Holy Trinity at Wardlaw Academy

Marz to lead Culinary Institute of the South

From staff reports

The Technical College of the Lowcountry has hired Chef Francine Marz to serve as Dean of the Culinary Insti tute of the South.

Chef Marz has more than 30 years of industry expe rience, most recently serv ing as Culinary Director for Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pa.

While at Northampton, Marz oversaw the renovation of the school’s student-run restau rant, culinary kitchen and re lated facilities. She also head ed up the college’s culinary

program overseeing faculty, catering and students in the program.Marzreplaces Chef Miles Huff who retired in June, af ter working to launch the Cu linary Institute of the South, which opened in November of “I’m2021.very excited about the building and all the potential opportunities that are here,” Chef Marz said in a news release. “The team at the cu linary school and the college itself were just the right fit.”

A native South Carolin ian, Marz said she was also

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Notre Dame Club donates to JPII scholarships

The Notre Dame Club of Hilton Head has made a donation to the scholarship program at John Paul II Catholic School. This year the donation was made in honor of the late Rich ard Fagon who taught theology at JPII and was dedicated to Catholic education.

Bob Clemens, President of the Notre Dame Club, along with Karen Slaggert, presented a $5,000 check during the recent JPII College Fair to Principal John McCarthy.

"One of our core missions is to support Catholic education," Clemons said, "and we gave $20,000 this year to JPII, St Gregory, St Francis, and St Peter’s."

Slaggert and her husband Paul are Club board members responsible for Student Sup port and Charities to assist students who might otherwise not be able to afford a Catho lic education in the Lowcountry.

4 from Beaufort on SNHU’s Summer 2022 Dean's List

Four students from Beaufort and Lady’s Is land – Michaela Smalls (29903), Brooke Sim erson (29906), Alexis Yarbrough (29906) and Gregorio Pichardo (29907) – were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Sum mer 2022 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

excited to be relocating to South Carolina’s Lowcountry. “I love this area and the fact that it is a growing area, and just everything it has to offer.”

TCL President Dr. Richard Gough said the college was “very happy” to have Chef Marz join the team.

“Having worked in the industry and also having opened and worked at not one but two culinary schools similar to ours made her the ideal candidate for the dean’s position,” he said. “Her ener gy and enthusiasm will cer tainly have an impact.”

2 Beaufort High students among record 9 Beaufort County School District National Merit semifinalists for 2023

From staff reports

Beaufort’s Bauer graduates from Cumberlands

Leslie Bauer of Beaufort completed their Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling this August at University of the Cumberlands.Universityof the Cumberlands is one of the largest and most affordable private universi ties in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg, Ky., Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and online degree pro grams. Learn more at ucumberlands.edu

Two Beaufort High School students are among the re cord nine Beaufort Count y School District students announced as semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program and will advance to the next level of Beaufortcompetition.High’s Michael Dennison and Susan Live say were selected as nation al semifinalists. They were joined by McKenzie Morgan and Jason Ni (Bluffton High), Cynthia Gudaitis and Benja min Lewis (Hilton Head Is land High), and Sarah Nunez, Lucy Peltz, and Brooks van Esselstyn (May River High).

These students entered the 2023 National Merit Scholar ship Program competition by

taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Schol arship Qualifying Test. They are part of the nationwide pool of semifinalists that in cludes the highest-scoring entrants in each state, placing them in the top one percent of all U.S. high school seniors.

As semifinalists, they will compete with 16,000 nation al finalists for 7,250 college scholarships worth nearly $28“Thesemillion.are nine extraordi nary students,” Superinten dent Frank Rodriguez said in a release. “I am confident they will represent Beaufort County exceptionally well in the next phases of this na tional competition.”

In order to become a final ist, each semifinalist and their

high school must now submit a detailed application that provides information about the student’s academic re cord, participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, employ ment, and honors and awards.

In addition, each semifinal ist must be endorsed and recommended by an official from their high school, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier score on the qualifying test.

The National Merit Schol arship Corp. is a nonprofit established in 1955, and its scholarships are underwrit ten by NMSC with its own funds and more than 340 businesses and higher edu cation institutions.

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Karen Slaggert and Bob Clemens of the Notre Dame Club of Hilton Head present a $5,000 check to John Paul II Principal John McCarthy during the recent JPII College Fair. Submitted photo.

CALENDAR Bluffton Night Bazaar —

a Lowcountry Made Market

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

Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes

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

Wet Willie's Trivia Night

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

Wet Willie's Bingo Night

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

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.

Shorts at High Noon Noon to 1 p.m., every Wednesday, TCL’s Beaufort campus. Shorts at High Noon, the collaboration between the Beaufort Film Society and the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), is back for the fall. Screenings are free and open to the public. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. This week’s films are A Change Of Song (a 6-minute Animated film), The Flipside (a 17-minute Student) and Chords (a 24-minute Short film). All films were featured at the 2022 Beaufort International Film Festival.

League of Women Voters Beaufort meetings

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

Port Royal Cypress Wetlands tours

6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23; 9 t 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8; 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.

Beaufort County Youth

Virtual Conference

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24. Planned for Teens by Teens. Open to middle and high school students. To register, visit https://bit. ly/3wrH6Iu. For more information, call Carrie at 843-812-4399 or Janie at 843-592-0013 or visit caraesbeaufort.org.

OktoPRfest

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, Parris Avenue, Port Royal. Free admission. No pets. Delicious food from food trucks, local chefs, restaurants. A variety of craft, imported and domestic beers. Lowcountry artisan and craft market. Family fun zone. Classic car and truck show (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Bikers against bullies. Live music by the Rhinelanders (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Broke Locals (2:30 to 5 p.m.). For more information, visit www.portroyalova.org.

All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Boil

4 p.m. until, Saturday, Sept. 24, Fish Camp on 11th Street, Port Royal. Rain or shine. Event supports Help of Beaufort. Live music includes

12th Street from 2 to 5 p.m., and the Alan Price

Trio from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets for adults are $30 online and $35 at the door. Tickets for children are $15 online and $20 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit hiltonheadcrab.com/buytickets. For more nformation, call 843-379-2248 or visit fishcampon11th.com.

Lowcountry Legal Volunteers Lowcountry Boil

5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, The Community Beer Garden at The Sands, Port Royal. Tickets $50. Food provided by Sea Eagle Market. Live music provided by the Cluster Shucks. Proceeds help support LCLV. To find out more or for Sponsorship Opportunities, call Beverly at 843-815-1570 or email beverly@ lclv.org. To buy tickets online, visit https://bit. ly/3BD5r1q.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church’s 62nd annual Fall Bazaar

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lady’s Island. The bazaar committee seeks Lowcountry artists and crafts people to sell their creations at the bazaar. Booths may be set up inside or outside. Fee is $100. The bazaar will also feature International Foods, a Silent Auction, Sweet Shoppe, a Craft Beer Garden, a Kids Zone with games and inflatables, a Plant Sale, and Church Tours (see the new stained-glass windows). Proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Outreach Center. For an application contact parishlife@ stpetersbeaufort.org.

Lowcountry Jaycees Food Truck Festival

Saturday, Oct. 1, Paris Avenue, Port Royal.

Blues, Bourbon & BBQ

6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, Crystal Lake Barn at Hampton Lake, Bluffton. Limited to guests 21 and older. Event benefits Family Promise of Beaufort County. Music by Scott Ainslie, a renowned artist, songwriter and musician (www.cattailmusic.com). Barbecue by talented local Chef, Danny Hieronymus (www.hieronymusprovisions.com). Live and silent auctions.

For a limited number of guests, there will have an exclusive Pre-Event VIP Bourbon tasting from 5:15 to 6 p.m. The bourbon has been donated by Burnt Church Distillery. Tickets are $100-$150 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3KzS18D.

Beaufort Shrimp Festival

Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday Oct. 8, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. Arts and Crafts Market runs from Noon to 6 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. Friday’s music –Lauren Hall, 5:30 p.m.; Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John by the Elton John Tribute Band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s music – Broke Locals, 11:15 a.m.; Parris Island Rock Band, 12:30 p.m.; Walker Dean, 2 p.m.; Katiie Lynn Godowns, 3 p.m. Savor the best fresh-caught shrimp in the world during the 28th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival, featuring unique shrimp dishes from the region’s foremost restaurants and chefs. Admission is free.

Rock n’ Ribs 2022 featuring Blues Traveler

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

YMCA Puppy Plunge

9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25. Wardle Family YMCA, Outdoor pool, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Well-behaved canines of all breeds and sizes are welcome. Cost is $10 per pup. All proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program. Owners will be required to sign a waiver before entering the enclosed, exterior pool area (use the side entrance gate), must be present with their pups at all times, and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. The YMCA asks that pets be up-to-date on all vaccinations. Event is weather dependent so check the YMCA social media or call the Y front desk at 843-522-9622 the morning of the Puppy Plunge to check any status update.

Veterans Day Parade

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

Beaufort Oyster Festival

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

MCAS Beaufort Airshow

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

GOLF

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.

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

Escape Quest Games

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

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Lego Club

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

Time for Tea (English Tea Party)

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

Recipe Club

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

Knitting/Crochet Class

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

Teen Art Club

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

Teen Anime Club

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

Coffee & Conversation

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

Teen Video Game Club

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

Hoopla Class

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

S.C. Works Job Coaching

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

Line Dance Class

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

Chess Club

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

Chess Meet Up

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

Chess Meet Up

11 a.m., 3rd Saturday of each month, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, 843-255-

6479. 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.

Maye River Quilters

10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Highway. 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

Fripp Island Friends of Music Concert Series

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

RUNNING Beaufort Triple Crown, 3-race 5K Sprint Series

Saturday, Oct. 8 – Run Forrest Run 5K: Beaufort Digital Corridor kicks off the series, and all proceeds support the mission of bridging the tech career gap between school and work.

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

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

Registration for the Beaufort Triple Crown series is only available until Wednesday, Oct. 5. To qualify, entrants must register for each of the individual races above and select "Yes" on the participation question above. Beaufort Triple Crown participants will receive different colored race bibs from other participants and will be timed for the singular races as well as the overall series and compete to win both series finisher and overall placer medals. The top first-, second- and third-place overall male and female winners will take home the prize.

Registration Beaufort Triple Crown: facebook.com/BeaufortTripleCrown/https://www.

Swing Bridge Run: https://bit.ly/ SwingBridgeRun Flying Frog 5k: bit.ly/FlyingFrog5k Run Forrest Run 5k: https://bit.ly/ RunForrestRunBeaufortFormoreinformation, contact Celeste Pruit, Director of Advancement, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, at 843-379-9670 or email her at cpruit@htccs.org.

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Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 23 September 2022

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

1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel M. C. Rock

Commander of Troops, Captain A. J. Raguso • Parade Adjutant, First Lieutenant G. D. Wilson Company “A”, 1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain A. J. Raguso

PLATOON 1064

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt N. R. Miller

Pvt Aguilerazavala, E.

PFC Alexander Jr, M. F.

Pvt Amburg, A. M.

Pvt Auguste, D. J.

PFC Avalos, D. J.

PFC Banks, C. J.*

Pvt Bohlin, J.

Pvt Bonilla, C. A.

Pvt Bonner, C. L.

PFC Brooks, W. P.

Pvt Buchanan, N. R.

Pvt Burton, K. E.

PFC Bustamante, R.

PFC Cassell, C. B.*

PFC Chapin, D. T.

PFC Charleszapata, A. D.

PFC Dara, J. A.

PFC Davis, D. R.*

Pvt Dewitt, M. T.

PFC Diazmartinez, L.

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PLATOON 1066

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. D. Stevens

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PLATOON 1068

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt D. F. Costello

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PLATOON 1069

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt D. T. Groseclose

PFC Akers, N. M.

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More about the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act

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The first article in this series on the PACT Act, published Sept. 8, introduced readers to what the PACT Act is, explained what positive changes this new law brings to veterans and their family members, and gave the online resourc es (Uniform Resource Lo cators) where veterans and their family members can read about and file for PACT Act benefits. It also gave a list of 18 questions that this series of articles will answer on the PACT Act.

The second article an swered the questions: What does it mean to have a tingadded,tivethelocationspresumptiveity,Vietnam-eraThisconditions?claimHowments?eraneraWhatexposure?conditionpresumptivefortoxicaretheGulfWarandpost-9/11VeteligibilityrequireveteranscanfileaforpresumptivethirdarticlecoversveteraneligibilthenewAgentOrangeconditionsandtheVAhasadded,newradiationpresumplocationstheVAhasinformationongetVAbenefits,andmore.

Vietnam-era Veteran eligibility and Agent Orange oflocationspresumptiveaddedasaresultthePACTAct

Based on the PACT Act and the information https://bit.ly/3ARbVrnat, the VA added two new Agent Orange presumptive condi tions: High blood pressure (hypertension) and Monoclo nal gammopathy of undeter mined significance (MGUS).

If you are a veteran and you

believe you are eligible for VA health care and benefits, the VA encourages you to apply now.

What new Agent Orange presumptive locations have been added as a result of the PACT Act?

The VA has added these five new locations to the list of presumptive locations:

1. Any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thai land from Jan. 9, 1962, through June 30, 1976.

2. Laos from Dec. 1, 1965, through Sept. 30, 1969.

3. Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province from April 16, 1969, through April 30, 1969.

4. Guam or American Sa moa or in the territorial waters off of Guam or American Samoa from Jan. 9, 1962, through July 30, 1980.

5. Johnston Atoll or on a ship that called at Johnston Atoll from Jan. 1, 1972, through Sept. 30, 1977.

If a veteran served on active duty in any of these locations, the VA presumes that the Veteran had expo sure to Agent Orange.

What new presumptiveradiationlocations have the VA added as a result of the PACT Act?

The VA added these

three new response efforts to the list of presumptive locations: (1) Cleanup of Enewetak Atoll, from Jan. 1, 1977, through Dec. 31, 1980. (2) Cleanup of the Air Force B-52 bomber carrying nu clear weapons off the coast of Palomares, Spain, from Jan. 17, 1966, through March 31, 1967. And (3) Response to the fire onboard an Air Force B-52 bomber carrying nuclear weapons near Thule Air Force Base in Greenland from Jan. 21, 1968, to Sept. 25,If1968.you are a veteran and you took part in any of these efforts, the VA presumes that you had exposure to radia tion.

Things veterans should know about getting PACT Act disability claims.

How can veterans file a disability claim?

Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans and Vietnam War veterans can file a claim based on your PACT Act and a presumptive condition (or any other eligibility):

Online: Go online https://bit.ly/3wYGMRJto and file your disability claim.

By mail: File your claim by mail using an Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21526EZ). Download the form at Janesville,IntakeofsendPrinthttps://bit.ly/3xtZZLptheform,fillitout,andittotheDepartmentVeteransAffairs,ClaimsCenter,POBox4444,Wis.53547-4444.

In-person: Bring your ap plication to a VA regional of fice near you. You can find a VA Regional Office near you

VBACMS@va.govthenumberTheRoad,locatedColumbiacoastalOfficeThehttps://bit.ly/3BpjKETnearestVARegionalHeadquarterstotheS.C.countiesistheRegionalOffice,at6437GarnersFerryColumbia,S.C.29209.Columbiaofficephoneis803-647-2488andemailaddressisVetAsst.

Regional offices also have satellite offices: Here are VBA satellite offices in the footprint of The Island News: (1) Savannah, Ga. Veteran Center is 39.1 miles from Beaufort. It is located at the Savannah Vet Cen ter, 321 Commercial Drive, Savannah, Ga. 31406. Phone number 912-961-5800 and (2) Charleston, S.C. Vet Center is 47.7 miles from Beaufort. It is located at 3625 West Montague Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29418. Phone number 843-789-7000.

Who can help a veteran file a disability claim with the VA?

(1) Work with an ac credited Veteran Service Organization (VSO) or a VA-certified Attorney or Claims Agent. Find a VSO at https://bit.ly/3eXpwpO or (2) Call myVA411 at 800-6982411 and talk to a VA staff member or (3) Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you.

How can a veteran find accredited claims assistance?

You can find an accred ited representative (VSO, Attorney, or Agent) in one of two(1)ways:Goonline to eBenefits at https://bit.ly/3eXpwpO to find a local representative by state/territory, zip code, or

the organization’s name. Or (2) Search the VA Office of the General Counsel’s list at https://bit.ly/3QnCk5M to find VA-recognized organiza tions and VA-accredited in dividuals by name, city, state, or zip code. There is also a County Veterans Assistance Office serving each county of S.C. You can find the contact information at https://bit. ly/3qbLVSL

What if the VA denies a veteran’s claim but now considers his or her condition presumptive?

The VA encourages vet erans to file a Supplemental Claim. When the VA receives a Supplemental Claim, the VA will review the claim again. Find the directions for filing a supplemental claim at https://bit.ly/3cT4sQM

If the VA denied a veteran’s claim in the past and the VA believes that the veteran may be eligible now, the VA will try to contact the veteran. Veterans should not wait for the VA to contact them before he or she files a Supplemental Claim.

What if a veteran has a pending claim for a condition that’s now presumptive?

Veterans do not need to do anything. If the VA added the veteran’s condition after the veteran filed their claim, the VA still considers the condition presumptive.

Can a veteran file a PACT Act presumptive claim now?

Yes. The VA is considering all presumptive conditions established by the PACT Act presumptive on the date the bill became law. If a veter

an thinks he or she may be eligible for VA health care or benefits, the VA encourages you to apply now.

When can a veteran expect the VA to make a decision on his or her PACT Act claim?

The VA encourages all veterans and survivors to file for benefits now. The VA will start to process PACT Act-related benefits in Janu ary 2023. The VA must wait for funding approval from Congress and put the needed systems in place before the VA can process these claims.

If a veteran applies for benefits at any time in the next year and the VA grants the veteran’s application, the VA will likely backdate the veteran’s benefits to the date of the bill signing. This means the VA will pay the veteran the amount he or she would have received from Aug. 10, 2022, to the date the VA grants your application.

Continued next week.

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 free-lance writer with the Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net843-276-7164.or

LARRY DANDRIDGE

EDITOR’S NOTE This article is the third in a series of four.

Recruits aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island write letters home their August only means of communication between recruits the from Photos by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd/USMC

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