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Beaufort Co. students to graduate in-person From staff reports At least one local controversy sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 appears it may turn out differently in 2021. The Beaufort County School District announced Tuesday evening that it plans on holding outdoor, in-person graduation ceremonies for its 2021 graduates. Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said his first priority is to hold in-person graduation ceremonies. “I look forward to celebrat-

Beaufort City Council has approved plans for Whitehall Park. Photo by Mindy Lucas.

City approves master plan for Whitehall Park

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Film Festival pulls off miracle

Construction on some of passive park’s features to begin spring of 2022

By Mindy Lucas Plans for a public park on the Lady’s Island property known as Whitehall took another step forward as Beaufort’s City Council recently greenlighted master plans for the property. Beaufort County purchased

the land for the 9.68 acre park in October of 2018 for $5.45 million, with $4.37 million coming from the county’s taxpayer-funded Rural and Critical Lands program. In a joint agreement, the county was to plan and implement

park improvements, while the city would maintain and operate the park, which is already open in its current capacity from dawn until dusk. However, a lawsuit over an access easement and stormwater drainage area held the project

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up for more than two years. That dispute was recently settled with the county agreeing to pay the land’s previous owners, developers Whitehall Point Holdings LLC, $42,000.

“As soon as we were made aware, I got a (latitude/ longitude) on the nest tree, reported

By Mike McCombs It would be entirely forgivable if Ron and Rebecca Tucker had some doubts. A year after the Beaufort International Film Festival broke all of its own records for attendance, it faced its biggest challenge – putting on a live festival in an unfamiliar venue with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. But instead of crumbling,

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The eagle has landed – in Whitehall

By Mindy Lucas Since when can a pair of birds hold up construction in a highly anticipated public park? When you’re the mighty Bald

Eagle, that’s when. As the country’s national emblem since 1782, the American Bald Eagle is protected under the Bald Eagle Protection Act

of 1940. So when a Bald Eagle’s nest was discovered in the southwest corner of Whitehall Park in December of 2020, park planners took immediate action.

Kenyon JPII’s first National Merit Scholar Finalist

By Mike McCombs In kindergarten, a teacher told her parents she was going to be getting a lot of scholarship offers. Maybe that was one of the first signs Gracyn Kenyon was a little different. Kevin and Joellene Kenyon were later surprised to learn their daughter, in early elementary school, had tried to read every book in their house … whether she understood the

subject matter or not. “She said she was reading everything we had,” Kevin Kenyon said. “And we didn’t even know it.” “I really did like to read a lot. I remember that I would just go for hours,” Gracyn said. “I would read the entire book. I tried to finish in one or two days. (As a 3rd grader at St. Gregory), I read the Odyssey really young, probably before I should

have read the odyssey.” So it really shouldn’t have been much of a surprise when Gracyn Kenyon, now an 18-year-old senior at John Paull II Catholic School, was named a National Merit Scholar Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation – the school’s first finalist. She had been named the school’s first semifinalist in September 2020. "Gracyn is one of the brightest

students I have encountered in my long career in education," JPII Principal John McCarthy said. "Her classroom insights and contributions are amazing." Gracyn Kenyon is competing for one of 7,600 National Merit Scholarships in the spring worth more than $31 million combined.

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4.2 mile section of road from twolanes to four and make other improvements, including bike lanes, intersection upgrades, safety rumble strips at the road edge, and a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 17 and S.C. 315. The design also calls for a grass median between the road sections. While this work is underway, the Georgia DOT is reviewing plans for a second bridge over the Back River near the Savannah River. “The start of this work is heaven-sent and will make a tremendous difference in the lives of so many in the Lowcountry, as well

as in the lifeblood of our Jasper County economy,” Jasper County Council Chair Barbara Clark said. For more than a decade, Clark has studied, lobbied and worked to make the U.S. 17 improvements a reality. “We have all worked so hard, for so long, to see this become a reality,” she said. “When we work together, great things can happen. For anyone who drives this section of road, this widening and the other improvements have been needed for a long time.” The area is expected to boom even more in coming years due,

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ing this significant milestone with our school communities,” Rodriguez said. In order to hold the ceremonies outdoors, the graduation schedule needed to be adjusted in order to

NEWS BRIEFS

Girl Scouts hosting drive-thru cookie sale

The Girl Scouts of Troop 4105 are hosting a Drive-Thru Cookie Booth Sale. From noon to 4 p.m., March 6-7 and 13-14, the girls will be selling Tagaongs, Lemon Ups, Thin Mints, Trefoils and Samoas at The Green at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on St. Helena Island. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. For

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in part, to a new Exit 3 on I-95 at Hardeeville and the anticipated construction of a multi-billion dollar sea port in Jasper County. The project is funded by SCDOT through the Lowcountry Area Transportation Study (LATS) and the Lowcountry Council of Governments, which rate the project as a top road infrastructure priority of the region. Other groups involved include the Town of Hilton Head, Town of Bluffton, City of Beaufort, Town of Port Royal, City of Hardeeville and the Beaufort and Jasper county councils.

for meeting information at www. beaufortcountysc.gov March 1 – Beaufort County Council Executive Committee, 1 p.m., watch on The County Channel March 1 – Beaufort County Council Community Services Committee, 2 p.m., watch on The County Channel March 1 – Beaufort County Council Natural Resources Com-

mittee, 3:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel March 1 – Beaufort County Council Planning Commission, 6 p.m., watch on The County Channel March 2 – Beaufort County School Board, 6 – 8 p.m., watch on The County Channel Meetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations.

accommodate rain days. The school board unanimously approved the following schedule: Beaufort High School: 7 p.m., Monday, June 14. (Rain date: 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 22) May River High School: 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 15. (Rain date: 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 22) Whale Branch Early College High School: 7 p.m., Wednesday,

June 16. (Rain date: 7 p.m., Monday, June 21) Hilton Head Island High School: 7 p.m., Thursday, June 17. (Rain date: 7 p.m., Saturday, June 19) Bluffton High School: 10 a.m., Friday, June 18. (Rain date: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 19) Battery Creek High School: 7 p.m. Friday, June 18. (Rain date: 10

a.m., Monday, June 21) June 23 has been reserved as an extra rain day for schools if needed. As per the direction of the S.C. Department of Education, the district will be providing safety plans for the graduation ceremonies to the S.C. Department of Commerce and Department of Health and Environmental Control for approval.

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SCETV President and CEO Anthony Padgett and Vice President for Education Dr. Stephanie Frazier virtually during APTS’ annual Public Media Summit. Announced last spring, SCETV’s datacasting initiative seeks to increase access to educational resources for students that reside in areas without adequate broadband connectivity. Utilizing the network’s existing tower infrastructure, datacasting allows for the transmission of files, videos and

other computer data to computers and similar devices using an inexpensive tuner and TV antenna. Since the initial announcement, the project has received an additional $1.5 million investment from the state, and pilot programs have been launched in three South Carolina school districts with the goal of serving between 3,000 - 5,000 students in its first year. For more information on SCETV’s datacasting initiative, visit www.scetv.org/datacasting.

America's Public Television Stations (APTS) on Monday presented its 2021 Excellence in Innovation Award to South Carolina ETV (SCETV) for the network’s pioneering work in educational datacasting. The award was presented to

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US 17 widening in Jasper County begins

From staff reports Road crews this week start work on a four-year, $42 million project to widen a critical section of U.S. Highway 17 in Jasper County to improve safety and traffic flow due to increased economic growth in area. The work is from the intersection of S.C. 315 near Hardeeville to the Georgia border and the Back River Bridge. For years the twolane road, known as Speedway Boulevard, has been busy with commuters and heavy trucks. South Carolina’s Department of Transportation will widen the

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Free income tax preparation available at library branches Services offered by Lowcountry VITA and AARP

From staff reports The Beaufort County Library is hosting free tax preparation assistance for Beaufort County citizens provided by Lowcountry Area VITA (Volunteer Income Tax

Assistance) and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Due to current social distancing guidelines, both VITA and AARP have adjusted their method of service to provide curbside and/or contactless free tax preparation in accordance with health and safety protocols. In collaboration with the

Beaufort County Human Services Alliance and United Way of the Lowcountry, Inc., the Lowcountry Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to persons generally earning $66,000 annually or less, differently-abled persons, persons 60 and older, and limited English-speaking persons. Further details about VITA

services is available at www. vitalowcountry.org. To volunteer or obtain more information, contact Program Coordinator Theresa Jackson at lowcountryvitacoalition@ gmail.com or call 843-3219071. VITA tax assistance will be available at the following library locations: • Lobeco Library, 1862

Trask Parkway, Lobeco; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays. • St. Helena Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island; 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays. • Bluffton Library, 120 Pal-

metto Way, Bluffton; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays. In addition to hosting free tax preparation services, all Beaufort County Library locations are open for quick browsing and curbside service. Please visit beaufortcountylibrary.org for the most up-to-date information about Beaufort County Library hours and services.

Citizens needed to fill vacancies on County Boards and Commissions

From staff reports Beaufort County citizens have the opportunity to get involved and serve their community as several County Boards and Commissions currently have vacancies. Beaufort County Boards and Commissions are Council-appointed volunteer opportunities for community members to share their expertise, input and ideas. The Boards and Commissions

help County Council anticipate, fund and provide a cost-effective level of service. Beaufort County’s population is expected to reach 216,000 within the next few years. That growth means increased demands on services, programs, infrastructure as well as the need for increased preservation and protection of the County’s natural resources and beauty. The Boards and Commis-

sions that currently have vacancies are the: • Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Board • Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees • Construction Adjustments and Appeals Board • Design Review Board • Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs • Beaufort County Economic Development

Corporation • Historic Preservation Review Board • Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Board • Southern Beaufort County Corridor Beautification • Board of Assessment Appeals • Beaufort County Transportation Committee • Stormwater Management Utility Board

• Zoning Board of Appeals Some vacancies are limited to specific Council Districts, some are looking for volunteers with a specific expertise, while others welcome volunteers from anywhere in Beaufort County. To review the current list of vacancies and requirements, visit https:// bit.ly/3kdVgWc. Volunteers can be any registered voter in Beaufort County. A Volunteer Applica-

tion can be found at https:// bit.ly/2P4f3fp. To see the entire list of Boards and Commission and learn more, visit https://bit. ly/3upYgDy. Please submit your application and a brief resume by email to boardsandcommissions@bcgov.net or mail them to Clerk to Council, Beaufort County Council, P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, S.C. 29901

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from page A1 In addition, the easement to the park was reduced in size and a pump station planned for the park removed, confirmed Beaufort County attorney Kurt Taylor. The developer also agreed to pay the county a “charitable gift” which essentially covered the park’s design and construction, he confirmed. City council members got their first look at the final master plan for the park at a work session in December and again at their regular Feb. 9 council meeting held virtually. The county began circulating a draft of the master plan in a survey and online last summer in an effort to get the public’s feedback. The public park will feature a picnic pavilion, a gathering lawn in an open area already in existence, a bike path and various walking trails. The plan will also maintain its passive park status, said Kyle Theodore of Wood+Partners

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from page A1 the film festival, in its 16th edition, may have had one of its biggest successes. By the time the festival closed Friday night, the Tuckers, who run the festival via the Beaufort Film Society, were at ease. “It was great. Compared to previous years, we expected the attendance not to be what it previously was. But we didn’t know what to expect,” Ron Tucker said. “But it went well, all in all. The filmmakers were very complimentary that we took the leap of faith, and we protected them while they were here. Reviews we’ve

Photo by Mindy Lucas. The master plan for Whitehall Park. Courtesy of Beaufort County. Inc., the company contracted to design the park’s plans. “The intent is for the park to be very passive in nature,” Theodore said at the Feb. 9 meeting. Visitors to the park will be able to access the park via two roads – from a primary access road off Sea Island Parkway and from a secondary road

running through a planned development connecting the park to Meridian Road. In addition, pedestrians and cyclists will eventually be able to enter the park via a planned boardwalk which will connect from the sidewalk at the base of the Woods Memorial bridge to a long narrow finger of land jutting

gotten have been positive.” There were some clear differences from last year. Since the festival couldn’t be held at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, Tabby Place had to be converted into an arthouse theater, “a miracle in itself,” according to Ron Tucker. That’s 180 available seats per viewing compared to the norm of 470. Last year, average attendance was 411. This year, the festival averaged about 75 percent capacity. And it wasn’t just COVID. There were weather considerations, as well. “It was the first time in 15 years it’s rained every single day,” Ron Tucker said. But all things considered, he was happy with the attendance. “We had a very small num-

ber of locals,” Tucker said. “The majority (of the attendees) came from out of town.” And 75 percent capacity wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, Tucker made an effort not to oversell the event. He didn’t even do radio ads. Having too many people show up would have actually been a worse scenario than empty seats. And the participating filmmakers understood, providing the Tuckers with good reviews of the event. “Hopefully, (other film festivals) will follow suit,” Ron Tucker said. “The warmth of an audience, it meant the world to (the filmmakers). All in all, this year’s film festival was better than Tucker expected.

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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 unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.

Love Across the Pages: Writing Poems of Love and Desire

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out from the park. A bicycle path is planned to run along the northern side of the park but bicycles will be prohibited on walking paths in the interior of the park. A second phase of planning will take place from April through the end of the year, then the county plans

Beaufort Film Society Volunteer of the Year: Bonnie Krstolic, Beaufort Best Feature: Shot Through the Wall, directed by Aimee Long, Los Angeles Best Documentary (Feature): Invitation to the Dance, directed by Sarah Shoemaker, Greenville, S.C. Best Documentary (Short): ProDogTV, directed by Randall Owens, Greenville, S.C. Best Short Film: Hallways and Doors, directed by J.P. Brennan, Los Angeles Best Student Film: The Punishment, directed by Chris Sexton Fletcher, Bradenton, Fla. (Screen Academy of Scotland) Best Comedy: One Moment, directed by Deidre O'Connor, New York Best Animation: Two Different Kinds Of Love, directed by Alyce Vest, Oak Island, N.C. Best Screenplay: Amira, written by Bob Celli, New York Best Actress: Cooper Shaw, Los Angeles (Hallways and Doors) Best Actor: Danny Aiello, New York (posthumously) (One Moment) Best Director: Chris White, Greenville, S.C. (Electric Jesus) Audience Choice: The Girl Who Wore Freedom, directed by Christian Taylor, Chicago Duty & Honor: The Girl Who Wore Freedom, directed by Christian Taylor, Chicago Susan A. K. Shaffer Humanitarian Award: Thoughts & Prayers, directed by Hope Ballard, Denver

“In a lot of ways it was the most fun festival we’ve had,”

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Girl Scouts Troop 4105 Drive-Thru Cookie Booth Sale

18th annual St. Paddy’s Golf Tournament

Maye River Quilters Guild meeting

10 a.m., Saturday, March 6 via Zoom. To get the link for the meet-

Meanwhile, Whitehall Point Holdings’ commercial and residential development on the property just behind the park, has also moved forward. That project, which will feature single family lots, townhomes and space for businesses or other commercial uses, was approved by the Metropolitan Planning Commission in December.

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writers workshop led by Emily Davis-Fletcher and June Labyzon. Cost is $120. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.

Noon to 4 p.m., March 6-7 and 1314, The Green at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, St. Helena Island. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. For more information, call 843-476-9077 or visit girlscout4105@yahoo.com.

to bid out the project with construction work to begin in May of 2022. The master plan also calls for two additional structures, a pier/dock and a covered overlook which will be part of Phase III, county park planners said. The plan received unanimous approval from city council. The city will take over maintenance of the park this July.

Saturday, March 13, Ocean Creek Golf Course, Fripp Island. Registration is at 9 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The format is Captain’s Choice. All proceeds support the nonprofit Beaufort Water Search and Rescue and Fripp Island Sea Rescue, which provide 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week marine search and rescue, boater emergency and boater assistance in the waters around Beaufort 365 days a year. Cost is $75 per player

Tucker said. The 16th Beaufort Inter-

national Film Festival will be held Feb. 22-27, 2022.

and includes tournament fee, cart, range balls, prizes and lunch.. To register a team, you must get the name of four players – along with their email addresses, handicaps and phone numbers – to Bob Bicknell at 364 Wahoo, Fripp Island, S.C. 29920. Checks are to be made payable to Fripp Island Sea Rescue. The tournament is limited to the first 28 paid 4-player teams and will be closed when that number is reached. For more information, contact Bicknell at 845-521-4489 or frippislandsearescue@gmail.com.

er Bacon and Amelia Brown. Cost is $45. Llimited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.

Caves and Cathedrals: Writing a Novel in Dark and Daylight

6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Elizabeth Robin. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit. ly/3plax8I.

6 p.m., Thursday, March 25. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Amber Wheel-

Hands-on Linked Haiku

6 p.m., Wednesday, April 7. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Miho Kinnas. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.

Writing as Healing

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Mossy Oaks progress continues as finish nears

From staff reports Good news continues in this week’s Mossy Oaks Project update. According to Mossy Oaks Multijurisdictional Drainage Task Force Chair Neal Pugliese, Col. USMC, Ret., the drainage project in Basin 1 (Duck Pond area) is substantially complete and the drainage system is performing exactly as designed. Meanwhile, as work continues in Basin 2 (Southside), the Spanish Moss Trail should

continue to remain closed between Brotherhood Lane and Southside Road through Friday, Feb. 26.

Basin 1 During the recent heavy rains, the drainage system processed in excess of 2.5 inches of rain within a 24hour period with no difficultly. That said, there are some additional, minor supporting items that remain to be completed. Residents can expect additional work in and around

the Duck Pond area, Battery Creek Road, Coates Lane, and North Royal Oaks.

Basin 2 Work on the drainage system on the Spanish Moss Trail between Riverside Drive and Brotherhood Lane continues to advance. All drainage infrastructure running under the Spanish Moss Trail has been installed. This week, three tidal flap gates were successfully attached to the drainage sys-

tem and the trail has been backfilled. Next week, the temporary coffer dam will be removed, and the trail will be repaved and opened. It is anticipated that a fully functional and brand-new drainage system will be activated sometime before the end of this week, if not already by press time. Tree trimming Dominion Energy continues to work in the entire Mossy Oaks area this week to trim trees.

Please refer to the City’s website for additional information on Dominion Energy’s efforts in the Mossy Oaks area: http://www.cityofbeaufort. org/575/Dominion-EnergyTree-Pruning. While Dominion Energy’s efforts are not tied to the Mossy Oaks Drainage Project, they will have heavy machinery and trucks in the area. Please allot extra time when transiting the area and remember that if you cannot see heavy machine operators, they cannot see you.

Safety The project has enjoyed another perfect week of safety, according to Pugliese. Stay informed Those affected or interested in the Mossy Oaks Project should register with the “Notify Me” application found on the City of Beaufort website (https://www. cityofbeaufort.org/list.aspx) and subscribe to the Mossy Oaks Stormwater Project updates.

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ur clients face numerous uncertainties as part of life and frequently feel overwhelmed due to health issues, family dynamics or financial concerns. We’ve long advocated to clients that taking control of their finances can help them be better prepared for these uncertainties which can help to reduce stress and anxiety. One important part of the financial puzzle is having a solid Estate Plan. Clients are often surprised when we bring it up, but a well-considered Estate Plan can make a significant difference, both to you, and your heirs. The estate planning process doesn’t have to be a burden. Here are four easy-to-implement steps to create and maintain an estate plan that can help provide you and your heirs with greater financial confidence: 1. Take stock. You need to

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“The Kenyons have been a faithful JPII family since we first opened our doors in 2013, and we are so very thrilled for Gracyn as she is honored as a National Merit Finalist,” JPII Assistant Principal Heather Rembold said. “Gracyn is a student filled with curiosity, insight, and incredible academic tenacity.” Gracyn Kenyon had been involved in the JPII robotics

know exactly what you’ve got before you can make a plan for what to do with it. An inventory of your estate—everything you own and owe— will help you make smart decisions about your assets and make things easier and less costly for those people who will one day be tasked with handling your affairs. To start, gather and document the following information: • The value of your home and any other real estate, cars, jewelry and other personal property • Recent bank, brokerage and retirement account statements • All insurance policies, their cash values and death benefits • All liabilities—including mortgages, lines of credit and other debt 2. Make a plan. Estate settlement rules vary from state to state and can get complex, so it’s best to work with an experienced estate planning

attorney when making your plan. Even if you choose to design your own plan, you’ll want to have a professional review done to ensure that it’s set up accurately. To prepare for your first meeting with your attorney, answer these important questions to determine your estate planning preferences: • Who do you want to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated? • Who do you want to inherit your assets, and in what proportions? • Who should be responsible for distributing your assets to your chosen beneficiaries? • Who do you want to care for your minor children (if applicable)? • How much is needed for your children's care and education (if applicable)? 3. Put your plan into action. An estate planning attorney will craft an estate plan that reflects your wishes

4. Update your plan regularly. Estate planning is not a “set it and forget it” one-time event. You’ll want to review your plan regularly to ensure that it continues to reflect your wishes—especially in the wake of any new major developments that occur in your life, such as significant investments like purchasing a home, and family situations like births, deaths, marriages and divorces. Example: As the years go by, you may find the need to update your beneficiary designations or other key pieces of information to ensure that your assets go exactly where you want them to go. What’s more, tax laws change, and you’ll want to be sure your plan is in line with current estate tax rules and regulations. As I’ve pointed out in prior columns, the hardest part for most clients in these situations is just getting started. Once you’ve jumped into the process, you’ll realize that

by thoughtfully considering your estate planning, you’ll have more confidence and importantly, a better understanding of what you need to do to manage your future.

to wait until May of 2022, Nagid said. However, park planners can move forward with permitting and minor construction such as installing park signs or fencing, she said. Asked what she thought of the park’s recent addition to its already vast natural resources? “It is always great to know protected species are using the passive parks,” she said. South Carolina. “I do really like the (USC) Honors College. Since I’m going to graduate school, I’m being more careful about the undergraduate (costs),” she said. “It wouldn’t break my heart if I didn’t, but I would like to go there.” After that, Gracyn Kenyon said it’s too far down the line to know where she wants to go to law school o what kind of law she’d like to practice. “I definitely want to explore as much as I can,” she said. “I am the type of the person that wants to to explore and learn.”

Once on the endangered species list, the majestic birds of prey have made a celebrated comeback in recent decades. In fact, in South Carolina active eagle nests have grown from just 30 in the late 1970s to more than 220, according to a 2019 report from The Nature Conservancy. Based on the size of the Whitehall nest, it appears the eagles began building their

new home in the winter of 2019. It was not there in 2018, Nagid said. “It’s a new nest location for the state, and the data has been provided to SCDNR for

their eagle nest database,” she said. In fact, the department encourages anyone who thinks they may have discovered a new nest to report the infor-

mation online at www.dnr. sc.gov/wildlife/baldeagle/locations.html. In addition to reporting the nest to wildlife officials, Nagid said at a recent city council meeting that the county has to follow federal guidelines and cannot do any construction in the park during nesting season. Since nesting season is between Oct. 1 and May 15, that means construction will have

team. She was a captain on the girls team last year. She’s participated in the archery team, the quiz bowl, student leadership in 9th and 10th grades. And she was a member of National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society and is andAP scholar with distinction. Kevin Kenyon knew Gracyn had natural ability, but she was different from most of her academic peers. “(Most of them) tend to be STEM kids, but she’s not a STEM kid, he said. “She’s not

a math whiz, she’s an English whiz.” The love for reading hasn’t waned since she was reading everything she could get her hands on in elementary school. “As I got older, it transferred to reading less fiction and reading more nonfiction,” she said. “Where I was reading about more things that were really affecting the world.” At the Kenyon’s home, Gracyn had access to a collection of Sherlock Holmes books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. “It was there, something I could grab off the shelf,” she

said. “It would draw me to it, the fact that it was prevalent in pop culture.” The Sherlock Holmes books struck a chord with Gracyn Kenyon, beginning her love for legal history. “(It is amazing) how much (those books) affected the culture at the time that they were published,” she said. “The way people viewed justice and crime, as well as how crimes were investigated, changed a lot in that time.” She’s also a French Revolution buff and she says the reasoning is the same. It’s another

time when there was a lot of change in society, a lot for the people to adjust to, all at once. Gracyn Kenyon said despite her passions being unusual, people usually react with genuine interest. “I can bring a lot of things to the table and teach them things,” she said. Gracyn Kenyon already has several full scholarship offers for college, where she plans to study history and political science before moving on to law school. Though she’s hoping to attend the Honors College at the University of

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Mammograms and the COVID-19 Vaccination

The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) is advising that women who were recently vaccinated could have swelling and a lump in the lymph nodes of their armpit, which can be mistaken as a sign of breast cancer. The vaccines that prevent COVID-19 can cause swollen lymph nodes under the arm where the shot was given. Your lymph nodes are part of your body's germ-fighting immune system. The swelling in the lymph nodes is a sign that your body is responding to the vaccine and building up defenses against the virus. "If you've had a COVID-19 vaccination, it's still important to come in for your screening mammogram," says Dr. Kristin Robinson, a radiologist at the Mayo Clinic Breast Clinic in Florida. "Let your mammogram technologist know that you've had the vaccine and which arm it was administered in.

This information will be helpful in understanding the mammogram images. Breast cancer can present with lymph nodes that are swollen under one arm," says Dr. Robinson. "When we see that on a mammogram, we always want to evaluate that further and make sure that this is related to the vaccine and not to a new breast cancer." Given this information, many women may be contemplating the timing of their mammogram as they prepare to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. But it is very important to remember having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. Sources: Dr. Rochelle Ringer, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare www. hiltonheadregional.com Dr. Kristen Robinson, Mayo Clinic Breast Clinic www.mayoclinic.org/ departments-centers/breast-clinic

Reports of some patients developing swollen lymph nodes after a COVID-19 vaccination has raised questions about whether screening mammograms should be rescheduled due to concerns that this finding could be mistaken for a potential breast cancer diagnosis. "If you've had a COVID-19 vaccination, it's still important to come in for your screening mammogram," says Dr. Kristin Robinson, a radiologist at the Mayo Clinic Breast Clinic in Florida. "Let your mammogram technologist know that you've had the vaccine and which arm it was administered in. This information will be helpful in understanding the mammogram images." The vaccines that prevent COVID-19 can cause swollen lymph nodes under the arm where the shot was

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What are the top five lean protein sources for building muscle? How do you find the best protein foods? How can you tell if a protein food is lean or gives you great nutrition?

From staff reports 1. Eggs: The very highest quality protein and most similar to our body’s tissue are eggs. A regular size whole egg contains 70 calories, 5 grams of fat and 280 mg of cholesterol. It can be easily fit into a healthy diet even if you are watching your waistline. You can enjoy eggs and lower calories and fat by using egg whites in all or part of your recipes. Try any one of the many low-fat liquid egg products on the market today. These are extremely lean

ways to use eggs in baked goods, filled omelets, coating foods or in meatloaf-type recipes. 2. Dairy: Another very high quality protein food includes the dairy food group of milk, yogurt, and cheese. You must choose these foods carefully because calories and fat can easily add up. The very leanest choices include nonfat or low-fat milk, yogurt or cheese. Low fat cheeses are usually soft types and include feta, ricotta or cottage cheese. You can also find tasty low-fat cheeses like cheddar, Swiss, havarti or mozzarella. Whey protein, popular today in lots of protein shakes, is actually made from milk protein and can be another lean protein choice. 3. Fish: Super healthy and packed with lean protein, the

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very leanest choices include white-fleshed fish like flounder or tilapia as well as most shellfish like lobster. Dark meat fish like tuna and salmon are also lean and the fat it does have is very healthy. These fish oils help your body regulate your hormones and metabolism and can help reduce inflammation. The health benefits are huge, just watch out how the fish is prepared. Watch out for storebought tuna salad, deep-fried fish or super saucy dips and dressings because this can easily blow a calorie budget and cancel out the benefits of choosing fish as a lean protein. 4. Poultry & Meat: The trick to selecting meats and poultry is to pay attention to the cut of meat that you will eat instead of whether it is

make complete proteins and have all of the building blocks to make muscle. Low fat tofu or soy foods like veggie burgers, tempeh or seitan are also lean and healthful and are available in many groceries.

red or white meat. While it is true that white meats are generally leaner than red varieties, you can include either in a healthy diet. Lean cuts of meat include the tenderloin, round or center cut. Ground meats will be higher in fat because it is mixed in during processing.

5. Vegetables and Grains: Plants have protein! They are naturally lean and are extremely healthy foods. Look for lentils and different types of beans like black beans, chickpeas or soy nuts and combine them with whole grains like barley or cracked wheat. These combinations

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WB stars Reeves, Tome named to Palmetto Champions All-Star Team

By Wes Kerr LowcoSports.com Two Whale Branch senior gridiron stars earned major accolades this week from the South Carolina Football Coaches Association, as quarterback Jaylen Reeves and placekicker Henry Tome were named to the prestigious Palmetto Champions All-Star Football Team. The S.C. Football Coaches Association recognized 26 players and 10 coaches for their outstanding performances in the 2020 season. Each classification honored five players and two coaches, with an extra player added in Class AAA. One back and lineman were chosen for both the upper and lower state, and a single specialist representing the entire state was given the fifth spot. Reeves was selected as the

most outstanding back in the Lower State in Class 1A, and Tome was named the 1A state specialist of the year. Reeves displayed his electric rushing ability all season long, gashing defenses to the tune of 607 yards and 13 touchdowns along with four TDs through the air to lead Whale Branch to its first-ever perfect regular season. The senior and Bluefield State signee always came through in the clutch, tossing a majestic game-winning touchdown pass on the final play against Baptist Hill en route to a region championship. Tome delivered a phenomenal performance for Whale Branch at placekicker. The senior was nearly flawless on the entire season, drilling an amazing 28 of 29 PATs and knocking through all five of his field

Jaylen Reeves goal attempts. He also filled in admirably at quarterback, providing contributions all across the field with a pair of

Henry Tome rushing touchdowns. Tome’s remarkable season earned him a spot on the Palmetto Champions All-Star Team

as the best specialist in all of Class A. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual banquet to

recognize the honorees was cancelled. Certificates and plaques for the winners will be mailed to the recipients.

BA knocks off runner-up Warriors to advance to semifinals

By Eric Ellison LowcoSports.com SUMTER — Beaufort Academy’s girls hung on for a quarterfinal win in the SCISA 2A playoffs Monday, upsetting last year’s state runner-up Spartanburg Christian to advance to the semifinals. The Eagles used a hot start on both ends of the floor en route to a 46-42 victory over the top-seeded Warriors at the Sumter Civic Center. BA spread the wealth well, having eight of their 13 players etch their name in the scoring column, and the balanced effort helped overcome SCA’s strong defensive effort to slow down Eagles star Mike’Ala Washington. Washington scored 10 — about half her season average — but her teammates picked up the slack. Senior Shanese Bostick poured in 14 points, and Tahleea Heyward put up 11 to power BA to the upset. Heyward scored the first six points of the Eagles’ 10-0 run to open the game. BA used a smothering full-court press

Christian on Thursday in the SCISA 2A semifinals. PCA defeated BA 49-37 in a neutral-site matchup Dec. 28.

Depleted BA boys can’t hang with top-seeded Dillon

Photo by Eric Ellison. to force turnovers that led to easy points on the other end. The Eagles used the stifling pressure to go on a 17-5 run in the opening seven minutes and led 17-7 at the end of the quarter. It was more of the same to start the second. Washington started out of the gate with a layup and two assists to Bostick, who made a wide open

3-pointer and knocked down a jumper to push the lead to 24-9 out of the gate. The two teams traded blows from that point, leading to a 31-19 halftime lead for BA. The Warriors made a comeback in the third quarter, winning it by a 17-6 mark to pull within one of the Eagles. Spartanburg Christian opened the fourth with a bucket to take its

first lead at 38-37, but that was the only time they were on top. Bostick hit a clutch 3-pointer to end the Warriors’ 19-4 run and regain the lead for BA. The Eagles withstood each push the Warriors threw at them from that point on, winning the final frame 9-6 and punching their ticket for the SCISA 2A final four. BA (14-8, 73) plays Palmetto

LowcoSports.com A short-handed Beaufort Academy boys squad was no match for SCISA 2A power Dillon Christian in the first round of the playoffs Saturday, falling 72-39 to the top-seeded Warriors at Wilson Hall in Sumter. Despite playing without senior stars Ben VanHise and Elijah Fess due to injury, the Eagles hung in for a quarter, trailing 14-10 after eight minutes thanks to five first-quarter points from Malacai Rodriguez. But BA’s depleted depth coupled with an outstanding defensive effort from the Warriors broke the game open in the second. The Eagles managed only five points in the quarter as Dillon Christian opened a

33-15 halftime advantage and cruised to the finish line. Rodriguez finished with a team-high nine points, but the Eagles’ next generation of stars contributed, as freshman Ben Frey and Sully Gay and added eight points each to match sophomore 3-point specialist Timmy Horgan, who drained a pair of triples in his varsity debut after missing the past year with a torn ACL. BA didn’t have an answer for DCS stars Colby Thorndyke and Weston Glasgow, who combined for 32 points. Thorndyke hit two threes and went 3-for-3 at the line in an efficient performance, scoring seven of his 17 in the first quarter, while Glasgow heated up in the fourth quarter to score 11 of his 15. The Eagles graduate seven seniors, including three who have already signed to play at the next level, but they also return a strong nucleus led by Frey and Gay, who will be joined by several players from a strong JV program next season.

JPII girls rally falls short in playoff opener against Lee Academy

LowcoSports.com The John Paul II girls saw their season end Friday in the first round of the SCISA 2A state tournament after their second-half rally fell short in a 43-33 loss to Lee Academy at Wilson Hall in Sumter. Maddie Heathcott led the

charge for JPII with 14 points and nine rebounds, keeping the Golden Warriors in it with her non-stop tenacity and hustle, but they couldn’t execute well enough to finish off a second-half rally. The Golden Warriors fell behind early, struggling to

get much going on offense in the opening quarter as Lee opened a 12-6 lead. JPII kept the margin at six points going into halftime and trimmed it in half by the end of the third quarter, but the Cavaliers outscored the Warriors 12-5 in the final period to seal the win.

“I really feel like we should have won,” JPII coach Karen Floyd said. “The girls played hard as always, but we had trouble doing a lot of the little things that helped us find success recently — free throws, put-backs, limiting unforced turnovers.”

Seniors Taylor Michael and Bella Termini performed well in their final appearance for JPII, as Michael scored eight points to go with four rebounds and two steals, and Termini added five points, six boards, and two steals. “Our two seniors, Bella

Termini and Taylor Michael, have meant the world to this team, and we owe so much of our improvement to them,” Floyd said. “Our younger players have been troupers all season and have grown tremendously. The future is bright.”

Search and rescue teams holding golf outing to raise funds St. Paddy’s Golf Tournament benefits Beaufort Water Search & Rescue, Fripp Island Sea Rescue

From staff reports The Beaufort Water Search and Rescue and

Fripp Island Sea Rescue will hold their 18th annual St. Paddy’s Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 13 at the Ocean Creek Golf Course on Fripp Island. Beaufort Water Search and Rescue and Fripp Island Sea Rescue are 100 percent volunteer member 501/(c) (3) organizations that provide 24-hours-a-day, sevendays-a-week marine search

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and rescue, boater emergency and boater assistance in the waters around Beaufort 365 days a year. The group works hand-in-hand with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as other local, state and federal agencies. The funds raised from this tournament makes the

continued service of these organizations possible. You can help, in relation to to this golf outing, in three ways: as a player or team, as a business sponsor or as a personal sponsor.

Players The tournament is limited to the first 28 paid 4-player teams and will be closed when that number is reached. Cost is $75 per player. To register a team, you must get the name of four players – along with their email addresses, handicaps and phone numbers – to Bob Bicknell at 364 Wahoo, Fripp Island, S.C. 29920. Checks are to be made payable to Fripp Island Sea Rescue. Cost includes tournament fee, cart, range balls, prizes and lunch. Registration is at 9 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The format is Captain’s Choice. For more information, contact Bicknell at 845-521-4489

or frippislandsearescue@ gmail.com.

Business sponsors There are three levels of hole sponsorship – Gold is $500, Silver is $250 and Bronze is $100. Hole sponsorships receive prominent recognition during the tournament. For a sponsorship, tournament organizers need the name of your contact person, your sponsor name, business address, phone number and email address. Checks are to be made payable to Fripp Island Sea Rescue (Tax ID No. 57-0767425). Information should be sent to David Manning, 365 Sea Bass Drive, Fripp Island, S.C. 29920. For more information, contact Manning at 810-4412528 or frippislandsearescue@gmail.com. Personal sponsors There are five levels of personal sponsor – Platinum is

$500 and above, Diamond is $250, Emerald is $100, Ruby is $50 and Sapphire is $25. Sponsor names will be prominently displayed on a banner at the tournament and in the program. For a sponsorship, tournament organizers need your name, address, email address and the name to appear on the banner. Checks are to be made payable to Fripp Island Sea Rescue (Tax ID No. 570767425). Information should be sent to David Manning, 365 Sea Bass Drive, Fripp Island, S.C. 29920. For more information, contact Manning at 810-4412528 or frippislandsearescue@gmail.com. Donations are welcome at any time, but all sponsorships must be completed by March 3 in order to be recognized at this year’s tournament. This year’s tournament is in memory of Bill Lyman, longtime chairman of the event.

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A year later, what have we learned from COVID?

hat's the old Chinese saying? "May you live in interesting times." I think current times are a good fit for that one, don't you? On its surface, it sounds as if the speaker is wishing the listener a life of happiness and adventure. And who wouldn’t want to live an interesting life? But it turns out the saying is supposedly a curse. The "interesting times" are meant to be filled with restlessness and conflict. Quite the tricky little proverb. And for the record, it's not actually of Chinese origin. But the way the misattributed aphorism has been so broadly accepted and even more widely circulated — Robert F. Kennedy even used it in a speech — might make it an even better fit for our times. With so much upheaval in the world, we are hungry for

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anything that brings comfort and confirmation. Too many Americans are ready-made suckers for misinformation as long as it makes us feel like we have a better understanding of what is going on around us or gives us someone we can blame for our troubles. And we're not the only ones. The Associated Press published an investigative report recently on how misinformation about the origins of the coronavirus was weaponized by global powers. Some

readers of this column are leaning back just now, waiting for me to pile on the most recent former president, but the AP report points to China as being the largest source of "fake news" about the virus. In this they were aided and abetted by a variety of political entities, none more prominent than Iran and Vladimir Putin's Russia. State-sponsored Russian media very early on circulated stories alleging the outbreak in China came from a failed bioweapons test. A disgraced Russian nationalist spun conspiracy theories that landed him interviews on their national news outlets. Right-wing media outlets in America took up the fight, doubling down on claims the Chinese were to blame. A University of Illinois professor went on Alex Jones’ Infowars, a healthy medium

for conservative conspiracy theorists, to say the virus was “clearly an offensive biological warfare agent.” While some of us were running around calling alarm over COVID-19 a "Democratic hoax” and debating whether it deserved to be called "the China virus,” leaders in Beijing were taking decisive action. Party officials said it wasn't their virus, and it wasn't created in a weapons laboratory in China. They spread allegations to their citizens that the virus was of American origin, created by the United States military in a lab at Fort Detrick, Md. Stories published in state-run Chinese media were picked up and distributed through content-sharing agreements with media outlets around the world, some of them covertly owned by China, Russia and other foreign states.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei made public comments that the virus was a man-made weapon manufactured by the U.S. This was picked up and recirculated by state media in Iran, China, Russia and — again — through a series of web site and social media accounts secretly controlled by those countries. I admit, it’s a lot to follow, but just imagine one of those Quentin Tarantino movie scenes with a roomful of gangsters with their guns drawn on each other, each yelling at the others to lower their weapons before they fire. Those never end well, do they? But that has been the model for the coronavirus blame game. Here we are a little more than a year since we began fighting the virus in earnest, with more than half a million Americans dead from it, hun-

dreds of thousands suffering long-term side effects from having been infected, millions still down-playing its risk and severity, and a growing sense of dread that the virus’ variants are outpacing our best efforts to inoculate ourselves against it. Thanks to the disastrous start we had in dealing with COVID-19, our country is tracking ahead of mortality estimates based on our doing nothing at all. Consider that: We are actually doing worse than if we’d done nothing at all. And yet some people still defend and want to re-establish the leadership we had then. Interesting times, indeed. Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.

America is worth our good citizenship

t is Saturday, early, and I’m sitting at my dining table looking into a wet, cold, gray-painted landscape that suggests a morning of writing. This morning my mind wanders from virus to vaccine to genetic mutations. This morning there is a renewed appreciation for those who mapped the genome; and those who figured out how to rearrange the genetic sequencing. Perhaps this plague will generate a new crop of immunologists, pathologists, virologists and geneticists who will want a speaking role in our collective, entirely unimaginable future. When I was younger there was a wide, wonderful streak of altruism in my generation. In my youth that altruism often manifested itself in military service, some willing to fight Communism wherever it might be found. Others of my generation considered teaching in Malawi; or dig-

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ging wells in Mali; or hanging sheet rock in Harlem. We all learned the altruism dissipates — cynicism arrives sometime in our 40s and many of us forever depart those sun-dappled shores where we believed that people are fundamentally decent, our society basically fair, our country exceptional. All of this came into clearer focus several nights ago when, unable to sleep, I tuned into late night NPR. And here — sleep-deprived and restless — I listened to a young women tell me what was actually going on in 1970. She said that when Richard Nixon declared his “War on

Drugs” he was actually declaring war on minorities — urban black youth in particular. He was, according to my late night narrator, anxious to get blacks off the streets and into prison. Nixon didn’t want blacks to vote, she said, so he led the effort to make drug possession — possession of any amount — punishable by prison time. Nixon’s crackdown enhanced the sale of illegal drugs and in the process turned New York City, Newark and Chicago into bombed-out moonscapes that resembled war-ravaged Dresden. Now, I was never keen on Nixon. Never voted for him. But I don’t believe he was that Machiavellian. I was alive in those days and choose to believe he believed cocaine and heroin were bad. Go ahead, call me naive. The next morning I woke up to a story about the largely inexplicable stock market

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that is, apparently, being manipulated by a small group of clever young investors. Then NPR moved on to the “variant viral curveball” that is more transmissible and may have the ability to evade the current vaccines. And, by the way, who is really accountable for the screwed-up formula for the distribution of these shots? Now, I want to say that I believe NPR is a fabulous alternative to commercial radio and cable (television) news. It arrives without commercials for heart, Hepatitis and metastatic cancer drugs. We don’t have to listen to Joe Namath pontificate about getting the “benefits you deserve” if only you will call the toll free number flashing just behind his huge head. But NPR is not perfect. NPR has given us 24-hour coverage of the virus, and the vaccine, but seems far more interested in failure, finger

pointing and pushing the narrative that every part of this country is infected with bias, bigotry, mendacity and incompetence. If it bleeds it leads. I wonder and worry what this constant stream of “terrible” is doing to our youth — the devisees of our Democracy still willing to give themselves to a bigger, better purpose. I want youth to believe that this country is a living, breathing organism; and this organism remains a resilient compact; and youth who still believe that this thing called the United States is worth a couple of years in Congo or risking one’s future in Afghanistan. I want to return to the notion that the people in the United States are fundamentally decent, our society fair, our country exceptional. I want to leave those young Americans who follow me

reasons to be hopeful and altruistic when they are 18. For this country to work there has to be consensus about legitimacy. After spending a good bit of time in Italy, I have come to believe that most Italians don’t believe their government or governance is legitimate. Italians spend their time avoiding payment of taxes; their government responding with new, camouflaged ways to tax their constituents. Notwithstanding the Pope and his exquisite Pieta, we can’t become Italy. Somehow we’ve got to convince our young people that this country is still worth their aspirations; their taxes; their willingness to defend — with their lives — its continued existence. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

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LOCAL MILITARY Sgt. Jose M. Feliciano with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Sgt. Feliciano is one of the few sergeants nominated to become a senior drill instructor, a coveted billet traditionally reserved for Staff Sergeant or Gunnery Sergeants.

Sgt. Jeffery Ky Willman II with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Sgt. Willman is one of the few sergeants nominated to become a senior drill instructor, a coveted billet traditionally reserved for Staff Sergeant or Gunnery Sergeants. Photos by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali, USMC.

Sgt. Alli Faith Tellez with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Sgt. Tellez is one of the few sergeants nominated to become a senior drill instructor, a coveted billet traditionally reserved for Staff Sergeant or Gunnery Sergeants.

Billet Over Rank

A select group of sergeants on Parris Island have been chosen to serve as senior drill instructors among the staff sergeants or gunnery sergeants By Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali, USMC

he billet of senior drill instructor is historically reserved for exemplary staff noncommissioned officers who are the best the Corps has to offer. Though this position is normally filled by a staff sergeant or gunnery sergeant, there are a choice few sergeants who are selected to serve as SDIs and earn the coveted “black belt.” Sgt. Jeffery Ky Willman II is one of the select group of sergeants who have been chosen to serve as a senior drill instructor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. To even be considered for this billet as a sergeant, Willman had to consistently impress his leadership and seek responsibilities outside of his normal, already demanding schedule as a drill instructor. In a few weeks, Willman will embark on

his first cycle as the head of the platoon with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion. “The team is more important than myself, and the recruits we train deserve everything we have,” Willman said. “I hope that when my tour is completed, I will have contributed in some small way to the massive legacy left behind by the drill instructors who have helped shape our Corps.” Sgt. Alli Faith Tellez is another sergeant currently serving as a SDI. She originally became a drill instructor to impact others the way her drill instructors impacted her. “My drill instructors had a very positive and far-reaching impact on who I am personally and professionally,” Tellez said. “I wanted to give back to the Marine Corps and impact its future generations in

the same way and I knew by being a drill instructor I would have the opportunity to do that.” The bigger picture “Serving in a billet usually reserved for SNCOs is a very difficult, humbling and rewarding experience,” Tellez said. “I am challenged every day to think outside the box both in problem solving and leadership situations. I have learned a lot about myself, but even more about the Marines I serve with. Staying grounded, approachable, and continuing to keep an open mind to new and innovative ways of training recruits and drill instructors is something I push myself to do every day.” Sgt. Jose M. Feliciano initially joined the Marine Corps because he wanted to

go to war with the best and now he trains his recruits and drill instructors to demand the best of themselves every day. Feliciano is a SDI with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion and is looking forward to his next steps as he prepares to leave the drill field and transition back to the fleet Marine Corps. “I felt that becoming a drill instructor was my way of paying back the Marine Corps for taking care of me when I was at my weakest,” Feliciano said. “Hard work and confidence helped me become a senior drill instructor and made me realize that I am never too big of a person to complete a task. Because of this opportunity, I can see the bigger picture and I can teach these young men how to be effective leaders and how to take ownership of all their actions.”

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Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 26 February 2021 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel C. P. O’Connor 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Michael R. Sandstrom Commander of Troops, Captain Kevin R. Smith • Parade Adjutant, 1stLt Mitchell R. Mcculley Company “I”, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain Kevin R. Smith Drill Master • Staff Sergeant Graham K. Ofori PLATOON 3008

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Senior Drill Instructor SSgt N. E. Stacks

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt P. D. McHam

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt J. M. Feliciano

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. A. Coleman

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt M. D. Knox

Sgt W. E. Perkins

PFC

Alvarez, Marcos

Pvt

Abreus, O.

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Aquino, Brallan

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Andres, D. R.

PFC

Bailey, Courtney J.

PFC

Ashby, M.

PFC

Battle, Kendal F.

Baumann, A. J.

Pvt

Askar, K. H.

Pvt

Benjamin Ii, Calvin A.

Pvt

Barriffe, K. A.

Berbary, B. A.

PFC

Blancobaxter, Nasir B.*

PFC

Bartholomew Jr, B. A.

Bishop, T.L.

Pvt

Blank, Skylar D.

Pvt

Becker, J. S.

Blick Jr., J. S.

Pvt

Bossert, Andrew T.

Pvt

Benavides, L. G.

Pvt

Bristow, Eddie M.

PFC

Benoit, A. R.

PFC

Brown, Christian S.

Pvt

Breault, M. P.

PFC

Buckley, Brett C.

Pvt

Brewer, J. J.

Pvt

Cabrera, Armando J.

Pvt

Brown, J. A.

PFC

Burgess III, Thomas

Pvt

Calo, S. R.

Pvt

Chowdhury, M. T.

Pvt

Cisneros Jr, N.

PFC

Cora, J.

Pvt

Coughenourlee, N. C.

Pvt

Counts, J. J.

Pvt

Crews, L. C.

Pvt

Cusano, A. W.

Pvt

Davis Jr, F. U.

Pvt

Decker, J. K.

Pvt

Demarie, E. N.

Pvt

Ables, Bryce A.

Pvt

Anderson, A. L.

Pvt

Abassi, A. A.

Pvt

Amaya, S. M.

PFC

Barnes, Tyler D.

Pvt

Andrews, R. S.

PFC

Barnes, I. M. *

Pvt

Bansner, T. J.

Pvt

Barnett, Benjamin D.

PFC

Baker, R. B.

PFC

Beisgen, C. A.

Pvt

Barney, G. N.

Pvt

Barriosbaizabal, Brandon

Pvt

Barker, Z. A.

Pvt

Boylan, D. P.

Pvt

PFC

Barkov, D.

PFC

Bravo Jr, R.

Pvt

Barrows, T.

PFC

Bryant, B. M.

Pvt

Bautistapelcastre, E.

Pvt

Burkhardt, D. X.

Pvt

Brito, J. P.

Pvt Pvt Pvt

Bell, Daniel L. Bowery, Dalton L. Butcher, Mason G.

PFC

Cagle, Coleman S.

Pvt

Calderon, Erik A.

PFC

Campbell, Fitzroy J.

PFC

Cardenas, Nicolas *

Pvt

Clapsaddle, Charles C.

Pvt

Clark, Aaron M.

PFC

Cooper Jr, Torrey R. *

PFC

Cornacchione, Samuel P.

Pvt

Butler, R. L.

Pvt

Calcano, B. X.

Pvt

Christie, G. J.

Pvt

Dickson, H. W.

Chen, Kenny

Pvt

Dearman, S. B.

Cisse, Lamine

Dimitres, B. J.

Carley, J.D.

PFC

Dinkens, G. A.

Cucchiara, Joseph J.

Donahue, N. P.

Castaneda, A. E.

PFC

Pvt

Ditslear, Z. R.

Pvt

Clark, C B.

PFC

Echols, Justin W.

Pvt

Donavant, P. C.

PFC

Cole, J. P.

Pvt

Ervin, Adam D.

Pvt

Edwards, T. D.

Pvt

Cooper, C. D.

Pvt

Evans, Ryan M.

PFC

Espinoza, M. A.

Pvt

Fagan, Paul M.

Pvt

Daniels, M. C.

Pvt

Ewry, H. L.

Pvt

Fico, Salvatore

Pvt

Defilippis, J. E.

Pvt

Franks Jr., Timothy P.

Pvt

Figueroacruz, C. M.

Pvt

Delgrange, C.

PFC

Gallagher, Steven A.

Pvt

Foshay, I. P.

Pvt

Dennis, J. L.

Pvt

Geno, Michael R.

Pvt

Gideon, S.

PFC

Desrosiers, W.

Pvt

Geno, Tyler R.

Pvt

Dhungana, A.

Pvt

Gonzaleztoribio, L. J.

Gossell, Stephen D.

Djungusungu, K. Y.

Galmovej, P.

PFC

Pvt

PFC

Gustamar, D. M. *

Greenfeld, Benjamin I.

Earle, N. A.

Gomez, A.

Pvt

PFC

Haines, J. A.

Pvt

Gregory, Ryan S.

PFC

Fagan III, C. B.

Pvt

Gonzalezgarcia, E.

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Hanula, N. L.

Pvt

Hernandez, Shadrac J.

Pvt

Farnese, I. F.

PFC

Harris, J. R.

PFC

Gunnett, W. P. *

PFC

Heuer, Alexander P.

Pvt

Fernier Jr, M. A.

Hantz, A. J.

Pvt

Howard, Shawn P.

Fields Jr, T. A.

Hernan, W. D.

Pvt

Hayes, B. D.

Huynh, Alexander

PFC

Fields, E. D.

Hernandez, N. F.

Pvt

Henderson, I. A.

Imhoff, Mccoy J.

Pvt

Figueroatorres, L. E.

Howie, S. K.

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Jimenez, Denzel W.

Pvt

Franco, A. B.

Jarvis, N. R.

Hoenisch, J. S.

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Keenan, Kane C.

PFC

Golding, N. G.

Keen, R. M.

Hoffman, T. J.

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Khan, Nicholas A.

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Haynes, T. J.

Klosterman, R. J.

Hueil, A. M.

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King, Kendall A.

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Hernandez, O. E.

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Lane, J. N.

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Johnson, M. I.

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Kleinz, Tyler J.

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Herrera, B. C.

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Lee, D. M.

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Koller, C. M.

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Lora, Ymiej Z.

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Holland, R. J.

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Lopez, E. V.

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Lizak, A. T.

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Maisano, Carmelo

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Hopkins, W. H.

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Loredo, G. C.

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Malinao, J.

Pvt

Martinez, Cesar

PFC

Hustus, D. L.

Martinez, L. A.

Massey, Hunter J.

Lynch, M. R.

Pvt

PFC

Pvt

PFC

Lesperance, N. P.

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Mccann, Timothy P.

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Lewis, E. I.

PFC

Mathes, G. M.

PFC

McDonald, James P.

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Lombardo, A. P.

Pvt

Mcmichael, H. B.

PFC

Mcgarvin, Liam R.*

PFC

Lorenzo, K.

Pvt

Mcquaide, E. T.

Pvt

Mcguire, Michael P.

PFC

Mann, D.

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Mock, Z. L.

Pvt

Mapes, D. M.

Pvt

Martinez Jr, S.

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Mason, B. C.

PFC

Mcclung, C. J.

PFC

Micolo, A. D.

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Mink, N. S.

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Molinelli, J. M.

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Ortiz, J.

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Parramendez, C.

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Pelaezagudelo, H.

PFC

Peterson, L. Z.

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Prendergast, R. G.

Pvt

Richards, C. A.

Pvt

Root, G. M.

Pvt

Rosa Jr, J. J.

Pvt

Rose, C.

Famulski, J. C.

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Engelhardt, Steven D.

Pvt

Foster, B. C.

PFC

Fields, Dylan M.

PFC

Freie, M. A.

Jeffery, Cameron M.

Pvt

Joaquinacevedo, Salvador H.

Pvt

Johnson, Brandon R.

Pvt

Lavance, Cameron B.

PFC

Lister, John R. *

Pvt

Lopezvasquez, Jose M.

PFC

Lucas, Myles K.

Pvt

Mata, Alejandro

PFC

Mcentee, Rylan H.

PFC

Mcnamara, Michael A.

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Meade, Kashigo M.

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Gomez, B. J.*

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Gonzalez, M. A.

Pvt

Grubbs, A. T.

Pvt

Hall, I. N.

PFC

Hayward, N. A. *

Pvt

Hopper, T. A.

Pvt

Hunter II, J. W.

PFC

Jaggassar, D. T. *

PFC

Kinsler, G. T.

Pvt

Labbe, J. M.

Pvt

Leone, M. A.

Pvt

Levens, A. S.

Pvt

Loredo, C. A.

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Lovan, K. V. Mangium, Q. D. Martins, C. A. McHugh, M. K.

Pvt

Park, Steven E.

Pvt

Mireles, C. D.

Pvt

Patino, Joshua

PFC

Moran, D. J. *

Pvt

Pawolo, Julian Q.

Pvt

Napier, C. J.

Pvt

Perrymanbaynard, Joseph L.

PFC

Newbill III, R. P.

Pvt

Plaunt, Dylan M.

Pvt

Papiska, A. L.

Robinson, Trey S.

Pvt

Pineiro, R. C.

Roy, Joseph E.

Pvt

Sauceda, A. W.

Pvt

PFC Pvt PFC

Russell, Preston K.

PFC

Russell, Ridge M.

PFC

Scardina, Winston T.

PFC

Scarlett, Xavari A. *

Pvt

Singleton, Levi W.

PFC

Smith, Chandler A.

PFC

Snowberger, Dave A.

Pvt

Stevenson, Rico R.

Pvt

Sweeney, Andrew B.

PFC

Swope, Vincente G. *

Pvt

Tacorda II, Charles A.

Pvt

Castillo, Daniel A.

Pvt

PFC

Pvt

Cardenas Jr., J.

Durden, Matthew J.

Ingram, Elijah J.

Bredeweg, J. D.

Pvt

PFC

Pvt

Coleman, W. C. *

Estrada, J. D.

Hollingsworth, Avery J.

Cellio, J. L. *

PFC

Pvt

PFC

Devoire, J. G.

Dunn Jr, George B.

Hicks, Tyjai L.

Bragg, T. N.

Pvt

Castillocaicedo, Steven B.

Donnellon, D. M.

Hall, Dylan A.

Carey, J. P.

Pvt

Brunje, J. D.

Douse, Jzias A.

Greene, Austin L.

Borgesgrass, J.

PFC

Pvt

Clark, J. D.

Donis, A.

Gibson, Kristofer S.

Bolivar, N.

Pvt

PFC

Pvt

Calione, F. G.

Pvt

Chvala, A. G.

Dawson, Devontae L.

Floresperez, Wilber E.

Pvt

Calhoun, S. T.

PFC

Pvt

Pvt PFC

Moore, R. K. Mullins, C. L.

Pvt

Mundy, T. A.

Pvt

Odom, L. C.

PFC

Olivierirosado, M. A.

Pvt

Palmer, S. M.

Senauskas, J. T.

Pvt

McCormack Jr., E. R.

Pvt

Meeks, B. K.

Pvt

Mora, J. P.

Pvt

Moralesmedina, O.

PFC

Mercurio, Zackary

PFC

Mullan, K. J.

PFC

Parker, Timothy J.

Pvt

Ondarza, V. F.

PFC

Patton, Taylor V.

Pvt

Orjuelalopez, A. F.

PFC

Payne, Jayce L.

Pvt

Plesko Iii, Walter.

Pvt

Polycarpe, Jeff E.

Pvt

Pryor Jr., Trevor B.

Pvt

Rambazis, Christopher W.

PFC

Osinachi, C. O.*

Pvt

Pedrotomas, A.

Pvt

Piero, C. K.

Parker, A. S.

PFC

Polancoortiz, W. J.

Pvt

Regan, Connor J.

Sipple, J. C.

PFC

Parker, R. R.

Pvt

Ramosvelez, C.

Pvt

Reh, Kay

Pvt

Thibeault, J. E.

PFC

Paul Jr, M. J.

Pvt

Rawlins, T. L.

Pvt

Romerocontreras, John W.

Pvt

Torresanariba, G.

Pvt

Perez, G.

PFC

Roberts, J. L.

Pvt

Ryan, Tanner E.

Quinn IV, C.

Pvt

Robinson, A. J.

PFC

Scott, Walker L.

Towry Jr, R. E.

Pvt

Retamal, N. N.

Pvt

Rojasramirez, S.

Pvt

Siegrist, Anthony L.

Traylor III, K. R.

Pvt

Severson II, A. M.

PFC

Simmons Ii, Harry F.

Pvt

Smith, Christopher A.

Pvt

Therrien, Dakota R.

Pvt

Pvt Pvt Pvt

Trenchard, J. B.

Pvt

Reyesperalta, D. R.

PFC

Pvt

Turner, L. P.

Pvt

Rivera, J. L.

PFC

Shirley, J. D.

Pvt

Warren, B. M.

Pvt

Roberts, H. D.

PFC

Sotoceballos, L. A.*

Pvt

Tobar, Ricardo D.

PFC

Rupe, J. A.

Pvt

Wilkes, Z. O.

Pvt

Scheuerman, T. D.

Pvt

Stewart, M. S.

Pvt

Toledovelecela, Anthony F.

Pvt

Sanchezsalado, N. M.

PFC

Willis, L. A.

PFC

Settles, H. B. *

Pvt

Suter, E. G.

Pvt

Torres, David

Pvt

Schlafman, B. R.

Pvt

Woenker, M. J.

Pvt

Shaver, C. B.

Pvt

Tenorioalvarez, C.

Pvt

Turbeville, Brandon D.

Pvt

Serrano, P. E.

Vazquez, Alexander J.

Shuff, A. P.

Pvt

Towslee, G. D.

Pvt

Vancompernolle, Kyle R.

Shierling, L. C.

Wolkins, D. R.

PFC

Pvt

Whisenant, Dillon G.

PFC

Siner, J. B.

Vasquez, A. R.

PFC

Vazquezguevara, Aberlay

Simpson, N. K.

Work, B. S. *

Pvt

PFC Pvt

Wyvill, J. P.

PFC

Smith, J. C.

Pvt

Watkins, M. A.

Velez Jr., Steven

Smith Jr, J. L

Widener, Jesse A.

Pvt

PFC

Westmoreland, Walter A.

PFC

Sosa, J.

Pvt

Williams, Nathan E.

Pvt

Yates, C. R.

Pvt

Spennacchioparker, M.

Pvt

Wright, L. J.

PFC

Whiting, Austin E.

Pvt

Whalen, D. J.

Pvt

Yates, L. J.

Pvt

Vera, S. J.

Pvt

Yanushchik, V.

PFC

Wilson, Heath D.

Pvt

Williams Jr, E. N.

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FURNITURE / HOME DECOR

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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Beaufort Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC

Palmetto Shores property managment

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Lura Holman McIntosh, BIC

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LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

ATTORNEY

Christopher J. Geier

Attorney at Law, LLC Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

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Buds & Blooms

ROOFING

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DA Roofing Company

Beautiful Arrangements & Bouquets

Donnie Daughtry, Owner

Leading FTD Florist | Order online/Delivery

Landscaping & Maintenance

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AUDIOLOGY & HEARING

Beaufort Audiology & Hearing Care Monica Wiser, M.A. CCC-A Licensed Audiologist 38 Professional Village West, Lady's Island, SC 29907 monica@beauforthearing.com www.beauforthearing.com | 843-521-3007

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The Beaufort Sound

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beaufortscflowershop.com

42 SEA ISLAND PKWY | BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA 29907

A U T O

John D. Polk Agency

Quick Lube and Full Service Automobile Repair Ronnie Kizer, Owner 149 Sea Island Parkway • Beaufort, SC 29907

COINS & COLLECTIONS

COINS AND COLLECTIONS WANTED: Hardeeville, S.C. Call "Guy" at 843-986-3444. Free appraisals. Highest prices paid. Over 60 years experience. Licensed. Private appointments available.

Southern Tree Services of Beaufort, Inc.

Site Built Homes

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Manufactured Housing Insurance

102 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 0 • Lady's Island, SC 29907 Fax: 843-524-6928 John D. Polk: 843-524-3172 • Leslie Lynam: 843-524-3172 polkagency@gmail.com

PEST CONTROL

Zippy Lube, Inc.

www.zippylubebeaufortsc.com zippylubeinc@gmail.com 843-522-3560

TREE SERVICE

MOBILE HOME INSURANCE

AUTOMOBILE SERVICES

Southeastern Coin Exchange

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residential commercial real estate

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PET SERVICES

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting Brittany Riedmayer 843-476-2989 • 843-522-3047 furbulasdoggrooming@hotmail.com Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America

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The Last Things What Happens After Death?

What do Catholics believe happens at death? At death, each person is immediately judged by God. We will be judged according to our actions here on earth, as Jesus describes in the parable of the sheep and the goats. (Matthew 25:31-46) If we die spiritually in union with God, we will be eternally united with him. If we die spiritually separated from God, we will be eternally separated from him by our own free choice. How does one become united with God? Baptism is the normal way that God has chosen to make us a new creation and give us the gift of his divine life. We are then in a state of union and friendship with God. We can strengthen this union with God through prayer, acts of love, and accepting the daily opportunities he offers us to grow closer to him. When we sin, we need to repent and ask the Lord for his forgiveness.

What will heaven be like? People often imagine heaven as a sort of endless amusement park, where one can do all the things one likes to do on earth. This is not the case, thankfully; any earthly activity would get boring quickly! Heaven is a state of perfect union with God, for whom our hearts were made, and it is this union that is the cause of our rejoicing in heaven. We will know and rejoice with everyone else in heaven, the angels and the saints. How can a loving God send people to hell? Since heaven is the state of being united to God, only those who actually love him can be part of it. Even God cannot force anyone to love him, since authentic love cannot be compelled. Hell is a state of eternal separation from God, and it is this separation that is the primary source of hell’s misery. If a person is in hell, it is not due to a lack of love on God’s part, but rather to that person’s own free decision to reject God’s love. Don’t Catholics believe in something called purgatory? Yes. Many who die in a state of union with God, and therefore are destined to heaven, still have a number of spiritual faults and sinful attachments. Nothing unclean or impure can enter heaven. (Rev. 21:27) Thankfully, in his great mercy, God allows us to be spiritually cleansed or purified prior to entering heaven, and it is this cleansing that we call purgatory. Everyone being cleansed in purgatory is happy because they are being prepared for heaven. Where can I learn more about such topics? In these messages we are necessarily limited in the detail we can go into on any particular topic. To learn more about particular Catholic teachings, it is helpful to go straight to the source. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, an official summary of all Catholic teachings, can easily be read online. Catholic Answers (www.catholic.com) is another very helpful place to find answers to particular questions; just type in a question or subject!

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LAST WEEK'S CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

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Beaufort’s Leading Real Estate Firm 820 Bay Street

•

Beaufort, SC 29902

843.521.4200

$1,725,000

$389,000

HISTORIC DISTRICT | MLS 169632 5BDRM | 4.5+B | 4182sqft | Waterfront Edward Dukes 843.812.5000

$489,000

LADY’S ISLAND | MLS 168893 3BDRM | 2.5B | 1700sqft Julia O’Hara 1.201.456.8620

$286,500

BATTERY POINT | MLS 169688 4BDRM | 4B | 2800sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494

GAY OAKS | MLS 169899 3BDRM | 2B | 1379sqft Robin Leverton 843.812.3344

$1,039,000

$1,500,000

DOWNTOWN | MLS 160525 6BDRM | 1.5+B | Residential/Commercial Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735

$1,295,000

CAT ISLAND | MLS 169898

4BDRM | 4.5B | 3498sqft | Private Dock Edward Dukes 843.812.5000

$70,000

LUCY CREEK | MLS 165828 1.47acre | Beautiful Homesite Colleen Baisley 843.252.1066

$2,650,000

FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 163922 6BDRM | 5.5B | 4740sqft | Oceanview Pat Dudley 843.986.3470

11.1acres | 2 Parcels | Prime Location Wayne Webb 843.812.5203

POLAWANA | MLS 165653

6.12acres | Marsh/Water Front | Community Dock Amy McNeal 843.521.7932

$490,000

DATAW ISLAND | MLS 168256 3BDRM | 2.5B | 3104sqft Nancy Butler 843.384.5445 Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967

$739,000

LANDS END | MLS 167123 5BDRM | 3B | 3030sqft | Deepwater Scott Sanders 843.263.1284

$389,000

$450,000

OYSTER BLUFF | MLS 169912

WATERFRONT | MLS 169885

$525,000

$1,850,000

4BDRM | 3B | 2842sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494

DATAW ISLAND | MLS 165103 3BDRM | 3.5B | 3626sqft Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445

$775,000

PORT ROYAL | MLS 159231

$199,000

DATAW ISLAND | MLS 169876

3BDRM | 3.5B | 3272sqft | Marsh/Water View Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445

3.97acres | Deepwater | Private Dock Nancy Butler 843.384.5445 Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967

HISTORIC DISTRICT | MLS 169158 3BDRM | 3.5B | Luxury New Construction Edward Dukes 843.812.5000

$149,000

CENTER OF BEAUFORT | MLS 168503 .31acre | Double Lot | Rare Opportunity Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735

$1,395,000

PLEASANT POINT | MLS 163873 5BDRM | 4.5+B | 5328sqft | Deep Water Dock David Polk 843.321.0477 Laura Blencoe 843.321.1615

$255,000

HABERSHAM | MLS 165169 2BDRM | 2B | 1109sqft Paige Walling 843.812.8470

$1,790,000

SUNSET BLUFF | MLS 167961 5BDRM | 4.5B | Deep Water | Private Dock Trea Tucker 843.812.4852

$450,000

LIVE OAKS | MLS 169432 4BDRM | 2.5B | 2776sqft | OLREA Deborah Holthus 843.575.1021 Paige Walling 843.812.8470

$425,000

BULL POINT | MLS 168891 1.55acre | Deepwater Homesite Paige Walling 843.812.8470

$2,249,000

FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 163425 6BDRM | 6.5B | Oceanfront Pat Dudley 843.986.3470 Edward Dukes 843.812.5000

If you are thinking about buying or selling, now is the time to consider your options! Call us today to learn what your home could sell for in today’s market.