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COVERING NORTHERN BEAUFORT COUNTY
AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
WHAT’S INSIDE?
COMMUNITY
The YMCA of Beaufort County enrolls over 700 youth in 2015 summer camps.
see page 4
SOCIAL
Locals enjoy an all you can eat chocolate affair at the Chocolate Tree.
see page 12
Marine recruits fight
debilitating heat & humidity
By Bob Sofaly
Riptide players
By Theresa Baker Wallace
While many 12 year olds were relaxing and enjoying their last days of summer at the beach or the pool, a special group of boys were living their dreams. They BASEBALL continued on page 14
It’s 0630 on a typical hot, muggy morning and the recruits of India Company, Third Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island Marine Recruit Depot are already running and doing other physical training on their way to becoming Marines. But it’s mid-June. The heat and humidity of the Lowcountry is already extremely high and extra care has to be taken to ensure these recruits don’t fall victim to heat related problems or dehydration.
A “red flag” day means it’s too hot for outdoor training.“Yellow flags” indicate it’s getting warm and be cautious. A “green flag” mean it’s safe for all outdoor activity. A “black flag” means NO outdoor physical activities. “These recruits come to us in pretty good shape already” said Capt. Jhan Ruiz, of India Company. “We have classes on hydration and teach them about MARINE continued on page 7
Main photo above: Sgt. John Kornegay, drill instructor with the Third Recruit Training Battalion, wears a CamelBak water bladder on his back for immediate hydration if a recruit needs it. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
INDEX
Community 2-8 Health 8 Business 11 Social 12 Schools 14 Sports 14 Wine 16 Dine 17 Voices 18 Games 19 Pets 20 Events 21 Directory 22 Classifieds 23