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A dream come true

Yemassee weightlifter to lift for Lebanon in Olympics

By Mike McCombs After Mahassen Hala Fattouh’s back injury flared up less than a month before the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janiero, forcing her to miss the Olympics, it wasn’t long before she was forced to make a decision.

“It was in 2017, I had just made my way back from some pretty rough injuries, back and knees and stuff,” Fattouh said. “Since I kept running

WHEN HALA LIFTS Group B of Mahassen Hala Fattouh’s 76-kilogram weight class will begin it’s competition at 1:50 p.m. Tokyo time on Sunday, Aug. 1. That’s 12:50 a.m. here in Beaufort because of the 13-hour time difference.

into that, my husband was looking at Ray (Jones) because he had coached C.J. Cummings for however long and you’d never heard of C.J.

being out with injuries. “And since that seemed to be the biggest thing holding me back, we decided to give it a try for like two months before the world championships and it kind of stuck. We fit really well as a team, so I stayed.”

Four years later, Fattouh is days away from becoming the first wom-

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Mahassen Hala Fattouh of Lebanon lifts earlier this month at The Foundry. Hala said the lack of spectators in Tokyo won’t matter to her. Fattouh stays focused on her lift and said, “I can’t see them anyway.” Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Successful 65th Water Festival comes to a close

“regulation” competition hot dogs, eight dogs per pound, were obtained and prepared.

“I’m expecting to see 20-25 dogs each consumed today. I

By Mike McCombs For Erin “Tank” Morris, Commodore of the 65th annual Beaufort Water Festival on Monday afternoon, there was quite a range of emotions as he assisted in the clean-up of the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

“Bittersweet, sad, …,” Morris said.

And happy.

“I think it went fantastic,” Morris said with pride. “I might be a little partial, but I believe it was one of the best festivals we’ve INSIDE ever had.”

More coverage “I think it was of the Water awesome,” City Festival of Beaufort MayParade, Blessing of or Stephen Murthe Fleet, ray said. “It was a Lowcountry great 10 days. The Supper and the bed races, weather was nice, Pages A7–9. people behaved, … it was a great community festival.”

Morris and his team of volunteers put the festival together in 109 days this year, as opposed to the usual year.

“It was a great year, a great showing,” Morris said. “The crowds were great, people were nice to each other, everything ran great … It’s always a great community event, a labor of love.

On Sunday, the 10-day festival wrapped up with the Blessing of the

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City of Beaufort police officers Sean Flomer, left, and Seth Jones sit during the competition while firefighters Clint Holmes and Matthew Callegari stand during the inaugural hot dog eating contest Wednesday, July 21, at J. Lee’s Coney Island. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Hot dog!

Firefighters top police in eating contest for charity

By Bob Sofaly It was epic! It was colossal! It was National Hot Dog Day! To commemorate the event Wednesday, July 21, and raise money for their favorite charities, the titans from the City of

Beaufort Police Department and the Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department squared off to see who could eat the most hot dogs in 10 minutes at J. Lee’s Coney Island.

Doc and Alex Johnson, owners of the franchise, decided they

wanted to do something to celebrate National Hot Dog Day and thought what better way than have Beaufort’s first responders compete in a hot dog eating contest and raise money for charity.

So teams were formed and

FOHI wins $5,000 grant for sea turtle education in community

The $5,000 grant received by The Friends of Hunting Island State Park Inc., will be used to engage underserved communities in the area to provide more access to the park and more education about sea turtles and conservation in general. Photo

by Kate Hudson.

By Mike McCombs The people of Beaufort have proven once again that if it involves Hunting Island, it’s a cause they will support.

The Friends of Hunting Island State Park Inc., (FOHI) nonprofit organization has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Turtle Island Restoration Network’s (TIRN) Summer Sea Turtle Sustainability Grant Contest. TIRN is a part of SeaTurtle.org.

FOHI applied for the grant, went through the process and made the final cut against some fairly prominent organizations, according to FOHI

Marketing Director Linda Miller.

“We pushed it on social media, we got the community of Beaufort around it,” Miller said. “We showed the power of social media and the power of community. And we won.

We were shocked!”

The mission of FOHI is to support Hunting Island State Park in the conservation, protection and interpretation of its natural and cultural resources. Grant funds will be used to engage underserved communities in the area to provide more access to the park and more education about sea turtles and conservation

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65th Water Festival wraps up with the traditional Lowcountry Supper, bed races, Grand Parade, and Blessing of the Fleet.

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“We hope to get interns in there from our Peoples Park Project,” Miller said. “We’re trying to get kids of color into the world of conservation.

Our mission was to put the money to use in education in the community and in the local schools.”

The process To enter the contest, organizations had to meet the four criteria: 1. They must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

Beaufort’s Janice Shelton, 53, enlisted in the United States Marines in Tampa in 1985. After Boot Camp at Parris Island, she entered the field of finance. In 1989, she transferred to the USMC Reserves.

Among her duty stations were MCAS Cherry Point and Quantico. As a member of the highly

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PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Hera is looking for a new place to call home. She has a goofy personality and keeps to herself until she wants to play. She would enjoy a relaxed home environment with a large bird-watching window or porch. Hera is 1 year old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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acclaimed All-Marine volleyball team she traveled the world while competing with other nations and actively deployed to Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield/Storm. She separated in 1993 and later joined Beaufort’s law enforcement organizations, retiring from the Sherriff’s Department in 2016 with 23 years

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Dog of the Week: Ed is looking for an active family who enjoys going on long walks and playing outside. Ed is a gentle giant who wants to be with people. Ed has spent the last several months in a shelter environment and is eager to find his very own family. Ed is 4 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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

Beaufort, Port Royal still waiting on American Rescue Plan cash

CORRECTIONS:

• C.J. Cummings was incorrectly identified in a photo with the story “A family affair” on Page A5 in the July 22 edition of The Island News. The cutline should read, “C.J. Cummings chose weightlifting over football.

Photo courtesy of Crystal Cummings.”

• Part of a paragraph was cut off in the last column of the story “A family affair” on Page A5 in the July 22 edition of The Island News.

The paragraph, the fourth in the column, should have read, “And to think, without his sister’s persistence, C.J. Cummings might not be where he is today.”

• The phone number (843789-7635) for RHJVAHCS was incorrectly listed in “Veterans should know their social worker!” on Page A16 of the July 22 edition of The Island News.

• The explanation of how to get a referral to Fisher House Charleston in Paragraph 6 of “Veterans should know their

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C.J. Cummings chose weightlifting over football. Photo courtesy of Crystal Cummings. social worker!” was inadvertently repeated in Paragraph 10 on Page A16 of the July 22 edition of The Island News.

From staff reports The city of Beaufort and Port Royal are two of South Carolina’s 254 municipalities asking Gov. Henry McMaster to get their share of the $435 million coming to them from the federal American Rescue Plan.

Municipalities with populations greater than 50,000 have received their shares but the state, i.e., the Governor has not officially asked the U.S. Treasury to release the $435 million slated for the smaller municipalities.

According to the Municipal Association of South Carolina, Beaufort is slated to receive $6.7 million and Port Royal, $6.6 million.

“The counties have received their money as well as some of the larger municipalities. The rest of us are waiting, missing out on earned interest,” Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray said.

Part of the problem, according to the observers in Columbia, is the Legislature cannot dictate

how the local governments will spend their money and some municipalities have not identified how the dollars will be spent to offset the cost of COVID-impacted losses “The S.C. Municipal Association has made it clear to them the situation we’re facing but they don’t seem to be listening,” Murray said. “Some people may want to talk about that money and whether it’s really needed. I may agree but the reality is that money is coming to the municipalities, and we want our share.”

The town of Hilton Head Island received its first payment of $5.8 million in May while Bluffton received its first payment of $1.98 million. Beaufort County received its allocation of $18 million.

The Governor’s spokesman has stated McMaster will make the request before the Legislature reconvenes in September but no other time frame was included in that statement.

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Summer reading recommendations – Comprehensive plans

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BEAUFORT rom the beginning of time, we have had planners. God had a seven-day plan which covered all fronts – first light, then dark, the earth, the water, plants and tree, land and sea creatures and last, but not least, people. Then he rested.

Ever since then, we’ve had planners among us, and as civilization has evolved, it seems we do more and more planning.

In this summer doldrums as the housing industry and traffic grow expediently, we have plans about the future to consider.

Comprehensive development plans, according to state law are to be updated every five years and rewritten every decade. Counties and municipalities got a reprieve last year because of COVID-19 but now that annual budgets are passed and we’ve taken our masks off, it’s time to get to work on those plans.

Over-riding philosophies for all these documents is to promote growth while protecting assets. We can reflect on how successful that’s been during the 20 past years of growth directed

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by these plans.

Beaufort County is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan with a number of public hearings already held on the document prepared by paid consultants DesignWorkShop. Port Royal is doing the same.

The county document has already drawn criticism from at least one group, the newly formed Lowcountry Equitable Land and Trust whose members feel the plan does not adequately promote the needs of Black property owners.

Beaufort residents are being asked to review the city’s draft plan, an 111-page document which was largely done in-house but with heavy reliance on other official documents including the 2030 Future Vision Plan and support from the Lowcountry Council of Governments.

The draft plan is out there on the city’s web page, ready for public consumption. There will be public, in-person meetings on Aug. 5 and 12 to discuss the details with public comment also available online.

The Coastal Conservation League, which has its own team of planners who review these types of documents, has already taken aim at the city’s draft, calling it a “disjointed and threadbare plan.”

There’s a lot of interesting information in these documents about population growth and housing trends, but it’s admittedly difficult to generate public interest. None of these documents will be on anyone’s top-10 reading lists.

But when it comes to complaining about why is there so much growth happening on Lady’s Island or talk about “affordable housing,” it might be helpful, as informed citizens, to believe there’s … a plan.

The goal of all is to be finished by early fall or definitely, the end of the year. Then we can rest.

Proposed Hwy. 278 changes meet with public opposition HILTON HEAD ISLAND

– Speaking of plans, the state Department of Transportation had a public hearing last week on the latest plans for the new U.S. 278 roadway onto Hilton Head Island.

The consensus, according to reports in THE ISLAND PACKET, was “you can do better than this.”

Looks like it’s back to the drawing boards.

And speaking of news from south of the Broad, IP columnist David Lauderdale – who really knows how to string words together – wrote a lovely feature about former Mayor Tom Peeples who is retiring and closing the home construction business he started on the island in 1983.

Lauderdale said a lot of nice things about Peeples, but several things jumped out: He was the only Lowcountry native to serve as mayor of the town since its incorporation in 1983 and the only mayor to be re-elected to a second term.

According to Lauderdale, the former mayor got interested in local politics in the late 1980s when a Traffic Safety Amendment was on the local ballot, a proposal to stop all building permits if motorists on the island had to sit in

traffic for more than two stoplight changes.

It failed but Peeples’ comments at a public hearing about the impact such an amendment would have on the building economy made him a favorite.

Let’s think about redistricting BEAUFORT – And if you wish to take a break from reading all those plans, the state senators would like to know what you think about redistricting.

The one local public hearing on the issue has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 4 from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry auditorium.

There are no plans for you to look at, first because, theoretically, the Senate’s Redistricting Committee hasn’t come up with a redistricting plan for citizens to comment on. You can bet they have plans since they’ve seen the census figures which show the state grew by 500,000 residents in the past decade.

How the lines for the 46 state senate districts and the 124 House of Representatives districts will be changed is

to be drafted by committees from both houses with a goal of completion in October, in time for 2022 campaign filings.

With the growth in the Lowcountry, Republican Sen. Tom Davis can expect to see some shifting in his District 46 which includes southern Beaufort County, parts of northern Beaufort County and part of Jasper County.

Some predict Rep. Sen. Chip Campsen in District 43, resident of Charleston County, will get a larger part of northern Beaufort County.

This redistricting process will continue at all levels in the next months, all in time for next year’s elections. U.S. Congressional seats will be realigned, as well as the state House and Senate.

Then there are the 11 Beaufort County Council districts, which the 11 school board districts mirror.

Again, stay tuned.

Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.

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SC Housing trying to help struggling renters

By Mike McCombs With the Federal government’s moratorium on evictions coming to an end Saturday, July 31, there is still help available for the nearly 5,000 cost-burdened renters in Beaufort County.

S.C. Housing’s SC Stay Plus Covid-19 Housing Assistance is available. But so far, hardly anyone is asking.

According to S.C. Housing spokesperson Chris Winston, in Beaufort County, as of last week, only about seven per-

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cent of the renters eligible for the program have inquired.

“That’s a bit lower than we would have expected,” Winston said.

“Cost-burdened” renters, according to Winston, pay rent above 50 percent of their household income. Federal guidelines say rent should occupy close to 30 percent of the household income. After that point, housing costs become a burden, preventing renters from paying for necessities such as food, trans-

portation and child care.

“These are people who are struggling to make ends meet and afford their housing even before the pandemic,” Winston said. “You would expect these people would have seen their financial situations digress even more during the pandemic.”

SC Stay Plus provides assistance in three key ways: 1. SC Stay Plus will pay up to 12 months of back rent brought on by COVID-19 related financial instability. The

money is paid directly to the landlord.

2. SC Stay Plus will offer up to three additional months of future rental assistance for those at risk of homelessness or eviction.

3. SC Stay Plus will offer utility assistance paid directly to the utility companies for past-due utility and energy costs.

For Beaufort County, the eligible salary ranges from $45,650 to $86,100, depending on the household size. Ap-

plicants are already qualified if they are collecting SNAP, WIC, unemployment benefits or Medicaid.

There is no citizenship requirement, and it doesn’t have to be a formal lease.

Renters must simply show they are consistently trying to pay rent.

“We have spent the last two weeks really focusing on property managers and landlords,” Winston said. “We’re focusing on letting them know we pay them directly. If

they exercise a little more patience for a little longer with those asking for help as the moratorium ends, they’ll get paid.”

The SC Stay Plus application can accessed online at SCHousing.com/Home/ SC-Stay-Plus. For more information, call 803-336-3420, 1-800-476-0412 or email scstayplus@schousing.com.

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

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From staff reports The Lady’s Island Business Professional Association will return to in-person monthly meetings beginning with the 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 meeting.

State Senator Tom Davis will be the featured speaker for the August meeting. The public is welcome to stop by for coffee and conversation.

The meeting will be held at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island.

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from page A1 Fleet and the Parade of Boats.

The night before, on Saturday evening, Shawna Doran, a 49-year-old registered nurse at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, was nominated and unanimously elected as the Commodore of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival.

“Shawna is just a fabulous person,” Morris said. “I couldn’t ask for a better team to to work alongside, and Shawna having her Doran right there as the head coordinator, she’s well-organized and has a wonderful skill set.

She’s been with the festival for more than 20 years.

“She obviously has great leadership skills and it shows.”

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

Beth Hawks, center, of Lady’s Island spins as she dances with her friend Pat Johnston during the Port Royal Street Music concert Saturday on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.

The brutal heat and high humidity gave way to a gentle sea breeze coming off Battery Creek and made for a near perfect night. The next concert is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

School district implements new online registration system From staff reports Parents and guardians of the Beaufort County School District’s 21,000 students have been notified that the district’s new online student registration system for the 2021-22 academic year is open for business.

Instead of registering through the old system requiring a “snapcode,” families will now register their children through Scribbles, a

more robust online registration platform. In addition to saving the tax-payers money at one third of the cost of the previous registration system, Scribbles allows users to upload and/or change documents at a later time, and it links to school choice options as well.

The new system will require parents/guardians to set up an account before filling out their child’s regis-

tration information. Instructional videos are available on both the Beaufort County School District’s website and the Scribbles login page to aid families in the registration process.

Families of returning students can access the registration portal at http://beaufortschools.net/cms/one. aspx?pageId=224708. Families are encouraged to register their children as soon as

possible so class sizes can be determined before the start of the school year.

If a student is brand new to the school district, the family will need to contact its zoned school to begin the registration process. Those who don’t know their zoned school, visit http://beaufortschools.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=224708.

Persons wishing to register their child are required

to have an email account.

Parents/guardians who don’t have e-mail accounts, who face language barriers, or need assistance can register at their children’s school.

For questions about registering, or for assistance with renewing a student’s registration, families should contact their child’s school directly: http://beaufortschools.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=224708.

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an to compete in weightlifting in the Olympic Games for the country of Lebanon.

“The whole thing was … was she going to make it or was she not?” Team Beaufort Coach Ray Jones said. “As it got closer and closer to the final selections, different ones in different weight classes came back positive for doping, and she kept moving up and up and up.”

Fattouh will compete in Group B of the Women’s 76-kilogram weight class. She’s set to compete at 1:50 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 1, at the Tokyo International Forum. The 13-hour time difference means she’ll lift at 12:50 a.m. Beaufort time.

“For her to make it was very surprising and very special,” Jones said. “The fact that she made history as the first woman to lift for Lebanon, that’s what it’s all about. It’s about her going there now … and enjoing the experience and knowing you’re an Olympian and you’re representing your country and enjoy it.”

Orignially from Florida, Fattouh would drive to Beaufort and stay with a teammate for a few weeks, going home every other weekend to see her fami-

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Mahassen Hala Fattouh gets in a workout at The Foundry earlier this month before departing for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. ly and husband, former weightlifter Ryan Paiva. In November, however, the couple purchased a house in Yemassee and call the Lowcountry home.

Now, with her career going in the right direction, Fattouh is enjoying spreading the love for weightlifting among the Lebonese.

“Just in the time I’ve been lifting for Lebanon, there’s already been lifters reach out,” she said. “I’ll have a teammate come in November for this next World Championship.

It’s just kinda nice to bring

it back because one of Lebanon’s Olympic medals was in weightlifting, it was just back in the 1970s. Hopefully, they’ll expand the sport and I’ll have a full team around me someday soon.”

After the Olympics, Fattouh will fly straight to Lebanon from Tokyo to see family. As for now, neither Jones nor Fattouh know where stands among her competition.

“Her training over the last couple of months has just been off the charts. Personal records and all kind of dif-

ferent complexes she does in training,” Jones said. “It’s going to be interesting to see. How she’ll place, we don’t even know who all is going to be able to get into Tokyo with all the tests you have to pass to get in there, so. When she gets there, the bottom line is break personal records.

“You control what you can do. Don’t worry about what anybody else does. I have no idea where she will place at, but breaking those records would be the goal.”

“I just want to have fun, so

Team Beaufort’s Mahassen Hala Fattouh of Lebanon, chalks her hands during a workout earlier this month before leaving for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Toyko. Photos by Bob Sofaly. if I can make lifts and hopefully hit a personal record that day, then I would be more than happy,” Fattouh said.

“Honestly, I’m taking it one day at a time. Being there will be amazing. Walking with my

teammates will be amazing.

Just because I’ve never been to the Olympics.”

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

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Historic Beaufort’s Jenkins honored for preservation work

From staff reports Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) Executive Director Cynthia Cole Jenkins is the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Governor’s Award for Excellence in Preservation.

Jenkins received the award Friday, July 23 from Gov. Henry McMaster at the Statehouse in Columbia.

Since 1995, the S.C. Department of Archives and History, Preservation South Carolina, and the Office of the Governor have recognized exceptional accomplishments in the preservation, rehabilitation, and interpretation of our architectural and cultural heritage with a series of statewide awards.

The Governor’s Award is

the highest honor given

by South Carolina in recognition of an individual’s Cynthia Cole s i g n i f i c a n t achievements Jenkins or landmark efforts in the support of historic preservation in the state. It is awarded once per year to an individual who has demonstrated lifelong dedication to the preservation of South Carolina’s historic buildings, structures, or sites — whether involved in hands-on construction, planning, management, or regulation.

HBF Board of Trustees Chairman Wayne Vance said

Jenkins’ latest accomplishment came as no surprise to him.

“This is a well-deserved recognition of Cynthia’s talent, knowledge and dedication,” Vance said in a release.

“Her leadership is invaluable to our community and to accomplishing the foundation’s mission to preserve and protect Beaufort’s historic and architectural legacy.”

Jenkins, who earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University is the first individual in America to receive an undergraduate degree in Historic Preservation. Her 40-year career in historic preservation began in 1974 at Lowcountry

Council of Governments in Yemassee.

In 1987, she became HBF’s first Executive Director. Since then, she has worked for the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Auldbrass Plantation, Tennessee’s State Historic Preservation Office, Middle Tennessee State University, the Preservation Society of Charleston, Clemson University, the College of Charleston and, of course, Historic Beaufort Foundation.

Mrs. Jenkins has also served on more than two dozen boards and commissions, including the Charleston Heritage Federation, the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Governors, the City of

Charleston’s Civic Design Center Board of Directors, and the City of Charleston Tourism Management Committee and Historic Preservation Plan Advisory Committee, just to name a few.

In addition to her long career in preservation, Mrs. Jenkins volunteers her time to preservation causes. She served as a judge for the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Preservation Honor Awards as well as a speaker at several national conferences. Also, in 2017 she delivered the keynote address at the state preservation conference in Columbia.

Jenkins served three terms over 20 years on the Board

of Directors of the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, now Preservation South Carolina. Jenkins also was appointed to the Greenville County Historic Preservation and currently serves as president of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History Foundation.

Mrs. Jenkins returned to Beaufort in late 2019 as Executive Director of Historic Beaufort Foundation, a position she previously held from 1987 to 1995. HBF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit education foundation created to preserve, protect, and present sites and artifacts of historic, architectural, and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County.

Beaufort man wanted for Burton shootings turns himself in in Georgia From staff reports Delmar Sanders, wanted in Beaufort County for a fatal shooting Friday in Burton, turned himself in to law enforcement authorities Saturday, July 24, in Camden County, Ga. Sanders is facing charges of Murder, Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weap-

on during the Commission of a Violent Crime for Friday's shooting that left one man Sanders dead and a woman wounded.

Just after 1:30 a.m. Friday, Sheriff’s Office deputies

responded to a report of a shooting with two gunshot victims in the area of Stanley Farms and Laurel Bay roads in Burton.

When deputies arrived, they located a wounded man and woman and secured the scene for Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

EMS transported the two

victims to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The wounded man, 29-yearold Deonne McLendon of Burton, died at the hospital; the wounded woman was treated and released.

At the scene, deputies learned that the victims had been shot near the road and the subject fled prior to their

arrival. In witness interviews, Sanders, 29, of Beaufort was identified as the subject who shot and killed McLendon and wounded the woman.

Following the interviews and an evaluation of the evidence, investigators met with a Beaufort County magistrate and presented the facts of the case. After reviewing the

facts, the magistrate issued arrest warrants for Sanders for Murder, Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime.

As of press time, Sanders had been extradited to Beaufort County and was being held the Beaufort County Detention Center.

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have 160 dogs ready to go,” Doc Johnson said.

The world record was broken on July 4 this year by Joey Chestnut who ate an impossible 76 dogs in 10 minutes.

Enter the competitors.

Officers Sean Flomer and Seth Jones of the Beaufort Police Department, in their crisp navy blue uniforms, sat together at one end of the a table, calm and cool. Neither men had done any competitive eating before. Their goal for the day was to embarrass the firefighters.

The firefighters in turn presented the policemen with a box of donuts.

Firefighters Mathew Callegari and Clint Holmes stepped in wearing “bunker” gear with blue suspenders and t-shirts.

“I’ve never done anything like this”, Callegari said. “We got this.”

“We’re here,” Holmes said.

“We’re gonna win!”

Enter the hot dogs.

Four large trays of hot dogs, one tray for each competitor, were place in front of them.

Each looked warily at what they were about to eat and reality began to set in.

Beaufort/Port Royal firefighters Clint Holmes, left, and Matthew Callegari celebrate after winning the inaugural National Hot Dog Day eating contest Wednesday, July 21, at J. Lee’s Coney Island.

All four competitors seem to hit the proverbial “brick wall” at the six and-a-half minute mark and noticeably slow down their pace of hot dog consumption during the inaugural hot dog eating contest.

Photos by Bob Sofaly.

The signal to begin was given and the shoveling began.

Each team seemed to inhale to first half dozen dogs while being loudly cheered by supporters.

At six and half minutes things began slowing down and the smiles had long since

When the eating was done, the firefighters raised their arms in victory. They had taken down Beaufort’s finest and were the inaugural National Hot Dog Day champions of Beaufort.

The final tally: Firefighters 18, Policemen 10.

The champions, Callegari and Holmes, said MUSC Burned Children’s Fund would receive the prize money raised, matched by J. Lee’s Coney Island.

Holmes who unofficially downed the most dogs said, “rule of thumb in the fire ser-

vice is never eat more than your mask can hold. I think I broke that rule today.”

and from the park for their internship work. This would provide a total immersion experience for these underserved students.

have when applying for college. (FOHI will select students whose teachers can recommend them and who have expressed an interest in going to college.)

3. These students will be rehired the following year to teach two more interns what they have learned. We hope to create a pool of knowledgeable and motivated young people with this program. FOHI will raise the funds for subsequent years based on a successful pilot program.

4. The students will most likely return to their families and friends and show them their enthusiasm about conservation, and hopefully they will encourage them to reduce their impact on the environment through reduced fossil fuel use, pollution control, and changes in consumption patterns. Their education and training will allow them to see sea turtles as a microcosm of the fragility of the natural world and the outsized impact humans have on it.

The endgame “From the loss of volunteers to beaches being closed down, groups that work tirelessly to monitor and protect endangered sea turtles as they return to beaches to nest have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Turtle Island Restoration Network spokesperson Elizabeth Purcell said in the release announcing the winner. “Turtle Island Restoration Network is honored to support fellow nonprofits to ensure at risk sea turtle species in the United States do not go extinct in our lifetimes.”

Of the seven species of sea turtles, six are found in U.S. waters and nesting beaches: the green, hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, leatherback, loggerhead, and olive ridley. Sea turtle nesting beaches face threats from uncontrolled coastal development, vehicle traffic on beaches and other human activities that have directly destroyed or disturbed sea turtle nesting beaches.

left their faces.

Hot dog buns were soaked in water to make them go down better, and the franks were eaten separately.

The firefighters stood during the competition which seems to have given them the edge.

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from page A1 2. They must use funds within one year to conduct projects relating to sea turtle conservation, research, and/or effective solutions.

3. They must have an annual operating budget of $1 million or less.

4. And they must conduct sea turtle projects in the United States.

Then it all came down to a simple vote.

Voting began June 16 and ended June 30. Nominees were encouraged to let their supporters know to vote for their organization by announcing it at meetings, on their website, on social media, in an email newsletter, or to local media. Voting took place online at www.seaturtles.org/vote.

How the money is to be used The grant funds would be used to hire two underserved, high school juniors as interns during the spring/summer nesting season of 2022 and

Friends of Hunting Island volunteers walk the island's beach early in the morning. Photo by Kate Hudson. have them learn about sea turtle conservation efforts. They would join the volunteers most mornings to walk the beaches, and the remainder of their day would be spent learning about the ecologies of Hunting Island State Park, including salt marsh, maritime forest, dunes, beaches, and ocean.

Theinterns would receive intensive training about ecological systems, and the threats to these systems brought about by climate change and sea level rise.

They would also investigate through their families the historic links between the Gullah people and the Sea islands and barrier islands of Beaufort County. Finally, they would learn about what changes need to be made in our lifestyles to better protect our ecological futures.

Dataw Island, has a nature conservation club of dedicated conservationists. Its members have expressed interest in hosting the interns — the interns could stay at their houses and be given rides to

The goals Here are the anticipated results of FOHI’s use of the grant funds. FOHI had to supply these in the application process.

1. The goal of immersing underserved students into ecology and conservation literature and actions will provide the impetus for FOHI to create a complete education experience over the winter months when they are not on the beach.

FOHI will select literature, films, field trips, and hands-on experiences for these students so that they receive a well-rounded and interesting education that is both deep and wide. This program could be the foundations for a broader public program about ecology on a barrier island.

2. The two students who receive the internships will have an advantage they might not otherwise

Bob Sofaly has been photographing people and what they do in Beaufort for 41 years – since Ronald Reagan was elected president in 1980. He can be reached at bobsofaly@gmail.com.

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

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NEWS & BUSINESS

Kazoobie Kazoos to celebrate grand re-opening Chamber’s August Business After Hours event will be held at kazoo museum

From staff reports The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s August Business After Hours function will be held at Kazoobie Kazoos from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5.

Members and guests are invited to network with other area business leaders while celebrating Kazoobie’s grand re-opening after a makeover

of the factory’s showroom and kazoo museum.

“After having a kazoo museum for 10 years, we thought it was time to refresh,” Kazoo-

bie Kazoos owner and City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray said.

Murray said the renovation, a year in the works, was made easier by curator Boaz Frankel, a friend from Pittsburgh who has friends who offered to help with the design and implementation.

“In March, my father-inlaw and I started building

displays,” Murray said. “Then Sarah (Barnwell) built a really amazing, almost 3,000-kazoo American flag.”

The museum re-opened in the second week in May. “It’s a much more modern space that’s more of a museum that it was,” said Murray, who has been in the kazoo business 20 years. “Given the investment, we thought it was

WANT TO GO? What: Business After Hours When: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5 Where: Kazoobie Kazoos and New South Shirts, 12 John Galt Road, Beaufort Cost: Free Register: Visit https://bit.ly/3x6vhos.

appropriate to have a party.”

Thos interested in attned-

ing can register at https://bit. ly/3x6vhos.

BJWSA Board of Directors announces new Chair LEGAL NOTICES

From staff reports Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority’s Board of Directors has chosen Jimmy Baker to serve as Chair for fiscal year 2022.

Baker has been a board member since 2010, originally serving a term for the Town of Ridgeland.

Baker is a former Palmetto Electric Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations and served as Interim Manager for the Town of Ridgeland in 2016. He is a recipient of the prestigious

Sergeant J a s p e r Award presented by the Chamber of Commerce.

Jimmy Assisting Baker Baker as officers are Gregory Padgett as ViceChair (City of Hardeeville), Donna Altman (Beaufort County) as Secretary/ Treasurer and Michael Bell (Town of Bluffton) as Past Chair. Board members in-

BUSINESS BRIEF

Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce 202122 Board of Directors

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce began its new fiscal and governance year on July 1. Here are the new officers and Board of Directors: Chair Jennifer Tuckwiller –

Carolina Air Chair-Elect Graham Somerall – Hargray Past Chair Ben Coppage – Coppage Law Firm Director-at-Large Russell Baxley – Beaufort Memorial Hospital Treasurer Liz Mitchum – Adams Outdoor Advertising Jessica Bridges – Technical College of the Lowcountry Mark Cutler – Truist Caroline Fermin – Parris Is-

clude Lorraine Bond (Jasper County Delegation); Brandy Gray (Town of Port Royal); Andy Kinghorn (City of Beaufort); R. Thayer Rivers, Jr. (Town of Ridgeland); Jerry Schulze (Beaufort County) and Dr. William Singleton (Jasper County Delegation). Robert McFee is awaiting appointment by the Governor to serve as the representative for Beaufort County.

Committee assignments were appointed, July 22 by majority consent. The

land Historical and Museum Society Jason Ferrell – Blythe Construction Hope Lanier Freeman – BP America Janet Gresham – Beaufort Jasper County REALTORS Patrick Harris – Harris Pillow Supply Bob LeFavi, Ph.D. – University of South Carolina Beaufort

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Free lunch at the Beaufort County Library

Lady’s Island Business Professional Association meeting

Weekdays through Friday, July 30. Free Lunch at the library for every child and teen younger than 18. Schedule by branch: St. Helena Branch – 11 a.m.-noon; Hilton Head Branch – 11 a.m.-noon; Bluffton Branch – 11 a.m.-noon; Beaufort Branch – noon-1 p.m.; Lobeco Branch – 1-2 p.m.

8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters, 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. State Senator Tom Davis will be the featured speaker for the August meeting. The public is welcome to stop by for coffee and conversation.

Port Royal Cypress Wetlands

Beaufort SC Drum Circle

Open to the public everyday during daylight hours, located on Paris Ave. Free. Experience the wonders of the wetlands as you stroll the boardwalk and visit the rookery. This is a working organic laboratory and stormwater system for the benefit of all. A photographer’s paradise with nesting birds, alligators, turtles, etc. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org , Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.

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.

Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.

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5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 9, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion. All are invited to share some good vibes with the Beaufort SC Drum Circle. Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly event. No experience is necessary. Rain or Shine. Please bring a chair, a friend, and maybe an extra drum or hand percussion instrument if you have one to share. For questions or to join our mailing list, email us at beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook page "Beaufort SC Drum Circle."

Tornado Relief Event for Port Royal Veterinary Hospital

5:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, Port Royal Beer Garden. There will be games, food trucks, music by Brother Tonic, an online auction, Tree of Life/Paws of Hope and contests to choose the ugliest, fattest, cutest and loudest dogs. To enter, send photos to hospital@prvhsc.com. There will also be an online fundraising auction from July 26 to 31. Find out more at prvh.betterworld.org/auctions/ port-royal-veterinary-hospital-a.

Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day

Noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 31, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, St. Helena Island.

Launching Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week. Bring chairs, drums, the family and an open spirit. The Gullah/Geechee Nation is celebrating its 21st anniversary with a series of events for Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week (July 31-August 8). The celebration is happening under the theme "Celebrating Gullah/Geechee Land & Living Legacy.” Numerous Gullah/Geechee artists and food trucks will be present for the event.

The Gullah/Geechee Visitors Center will be open and the Gullah/Geechee Chamber of Commerce will be supporting the event for the first time. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to make donations to the “Gullah/Geechee Land & Legacy Fund” via CashApp ($GullahGeecheeNation) or via

Executive Committee consists of Baker, Padgett, Altman and Bell. The Personnel Committee consists of Gray as Chair, Rivers, Schulze and Singleton.

The Capital Project Committee consists of Kinghorn as Chair, Bell and Bond. The Finance Committee consists of Altman as Chair, Padgett and McFee (pending).

For more information about BJWSA or its Board of Directors, visit www.bjwsa.org.

Nick Mesenburg – Lockheed Martin Beth Shaw – Breakwater Restaurant Dick Stewart – 303 Associates Whit Suber – Grey Ghost Properties Thomas Tayloe – Kinghorn Insurance Evan Wheeler – Dominion Energy Christina Wilson – CAPA Rita Wilson – Alphagraphics

City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Accommodations Tax Grant – ATAX – Applications Available Fiscal Year 2022 Accommodations Tax (ATAX) Grant Application Packets are now available for the City of Beaufort. The application may be accessed on the City’s website under Government – Tourism Development Advisory Committee - at www.cityofbeaufort.org or you may pick one up at City Hall, located at 1911 Boundary Street.

Mandatory Learn and Share Workshops: The City of Beaufort will hold a mandatory workshops for applicants on Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:00 AM and Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 PM. All potential applicants are REQUIRED to attend one of the two mandatory workshops.

Application Submittal Deadline: August 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM

GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/ gullahgeechee-land-amp-legacy-fund). You can make donations directly at the site for passes for the day: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/157357244755. Everyone is encouraged to download passes ahead of attending. There will be an outstanding R&B mix by DJ Kwame Sha, as well as activities for children. For complete details about not only “Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day,” but all of the events for “Gullah/ Geechee Nation Appreciation Week,” please visit www.GullahGeecheeNation.com or www.

Facebook.com/GullahGeecheeWEBE.

Evolve Furniture Studio grand opening

5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, 1010 Middleton Street, Beaufort. Off Depot Road, near Spanish Moss Trail. Follow gravel road between two metal buildings and through gate. Parking is next to loading dock. Grand opening/ribbon cutting at 5 p.m., cocktail reception with light bites and studio tours to follow. Evolve specializes in 18th-century antique restoration and reproduction, as well as David J. Lunin’s surreal adaptations of traditional furniture.

Visitors will see Lunin’s workspace, a showroom filled with original designs and his DaVinci-inspired wood lathe. For more information, visit evolvefurniturestudio.com.

Street Music on Paris Avenue

6 p.m., between 9th and 10th streets on Paris Avenue, downtown Port Royal. Free and open to the public. Bring you own chairs. Schedule: Saturday, Aug. 7 – Randall Bramblett; Saturday, Aug. 21 – Katie Henry; Saturday, Sept. 4 – Wayne Baker Brooks; Saturday, Sept. 18 – Big Al & The Heavyweights.

Maye River Quilters Guild meeting

10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville.

The social will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting following. For more information, call 843-530-1244.

CPR re-certification

8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, Aug. 14, Sept.

25, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.

City of Beaufort NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Board of Appeals The meeting previously scheduled for Monday, July 26, 2021, has been rescheduled to Monday, August 9, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC to consider the following application: Burr & Forman, LLPC c/o Walter J. Nester, III, is requesting approval of a special exception in accordance with the Large Footprint Building standards in Section 4.5.10.B.5 of the Beaufort Code for property located at 211 Charles Street, identified as R120 004 000 0909 0000. The property is zoned T5-Downtown Corridor District (T5-DC).

Please note, this meeting can be viewed live on the City’s Facebook Page, City Beaufort, SC. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to comment on this application.

Documents relating to this request are available for public inspection at the City of Beaufort Community & Economic Development Department, 1911 Boundary Street, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing to the City of Beaufort Community & Economic Development Department, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, S.C. 29902.

Note: If you have special needs due to a physical challenge, please call (843) 525-7011 for additional information.

org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club fundraiser

6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the Port Royal Beer Garden across from The Sands Beach. Advance tickets are $15, while a few tickets will be available at the door for $20 each. Musical entertainment will be provided

by Debbie McDaniel and Mark Flasch. David Taub, a former Mayor of Beaufort and the former Beaufort County Democratic Chair, will be the guest speaker. You can pay in advance by credit card or PayPal at https://bit.ly/3xXW08c, or, if you prefer to pay by check, do so as soon as possible by mailing it to to NOB Dems, P.O. Box 690, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 and drop us a line at nobdems@gmail.com to let us know to look for your check. If you pay in advance, bring digital proof of payment.

LIVE After 5

5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Aug, 19 – TD Hicks; Thursday, Sept. 16 – Wayne Graberbauer; Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.

CPR training

8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, Sept.

18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions?

Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

29th Annual Beaufort County Youth Conference

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, virtually on Zoom. This years theme: "This Is America. Quest for the Best." Planned by teens for teens, the conference includes workshops, entertainment, door prizes and T-shirts will be available for middle and high school participants. Contact Carrie Major at 843-812-4399 or Janie W. Brown at 843-592-0013 for more information. Register on the Beaufort County Youth Conference Facebook page.

WATER FESTIVAL LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER

All five local Rotary Clubs were on hand to dish out the traditional Water Festival Lowcountry Supper on Thursday. Here, volunteers with the Sea Island Rotary Club slice up watermelon for the hundreds of hungry Water Festival goers. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Let’s eat, Water Festival style

Melena Argetsinger of Sea Eagle Market scoops out ears of corn to be served during Thursday’s Water Festival Lowcountry Supper.

From staff reports It was all hands on deck to help serve the annual Water Festival Lowcountry Supper on Thursday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

All five area Rotary Clubs were on hand to serve the meal prepared by the folks at Sea Eagle Market. Even Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray chipped in, helping to carry bins of food to the serving lines.

“We were told to anticipate and prepare food for 2,000 people,” Craig Reeves of Sea Eagle Market said. “I think there were fewer people as we had a little bit of food left over.”

Just about everything in the meal was locally grown, caught and prepared.

According to Reeves, the ingredients for this year’s Lowcountry Supper were: • 775 pounds of fresh locally caught shrimp; • 16 gallons of cocktail sauce; • 2,200 ears of fresh corn from Barefoot Farms on St. Helena Island; • 800 pounds of cole slaw; • 40 gallons of iced tea; • 40 gallons of lemonade; • 70 watermelons; • and 2,160 individual dinner rolls.

Craig Reeves, right, of Sea Eagle Market, adds the secret spices to the freshly cooked potatoes prior to serving during the annual Water Festival Lowcountry Supper on Thursday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Volunteers help the get the former Water Festival commodores to their places for their performance as The Whistlers as part of the evening’s entertainment during the annual Water Festival Lowcountry Supper on Thursday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Former Commodore Ed Dureya pours out countless cups of lemonade during the Water Festival Lowcountry Supper on Thursday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Rotarian Charles Anderson, left, served up dinner rolls and cocktail sauce for the shrimp during the Beaufort Water Festival’s annual Lowcountry Supper on Thursday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Chris Jones of Beaufort entertained the masses with his double guitar during the annual Water Festival Lowcountry Supper on Thursday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

It was all hands on deck to help serve the annual Water Festival Lowcountry Supper on Thursday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Here, Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray chipped in to help carry bins of food to serving lines.

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WATER FESTIVAL EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE

The Water Festival Pirettes wave to the enthusiastic crowd during the annual Grand Parade as it makes its way along Bay Street on Saturday. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Jackie Poak leads the Jeep Club and waves to the crowd during the annual Water Festival Grand Parade on Saturday.

There is no shortage of American Flags displayed during the annual Water Festival Grand Parade as it slowly makes its way down Bay Street on Saturday.

A vintage Ford adorned with animal horns and American flags is a crowd favorite during the Water Festival Grand Parade on Saturday. The old car is part of the Hill Billy Clan 2 which had several old cars in the parade.

It wouldn’t be an official parade anywhere in Beaufort without the Parris Island Marine Corps Band leading it. Despite the heat and high humidity, the band crisply makes its way down Bay Street during the annual Water Festival Grand Parade.

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WATER FESTIVAL BLESSING OF THE FLEET

Water Festival Commodore Erin Morris completes his last official act, throwing the wreath of flowers in to the water to remember all those who have lost their lives in the water during the past year. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

On Sunday, prior to the annual Blessing of the Fleet, the only remaining reminders of the Water Festival stage were few dry spots on the grass and an announcement board on the ground.

The shrimp trawler Palmetto Pride leads the fleet during the Water Festival Blessing of the Fleet to officially close the festival Sunday along the sea wall at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, GO!

Water Festival Commodore Erin Morris gets a good coating of flour by some of the Pirettes after being doused by buckets of cold water at the conclusion of the bed races Friday afternoon along Bay Street.

Photos by Bob Sofaly.

YAARRRRRRR … was the battle cry of the Water Festival bed race team from Hargray as it sped toward a little girl with her water balloons ready. The girl was pulled back to safety and was never in any danger.

Team ArrrrrGray, sponsored by Hargray, took second overall and the top honor as “Most Creative.”

Team Frippin’ Out, sponsored by Fripp Island, took first place overall.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

How to make DIY body scrub

Body scrubs usually come in the form of pastes containing an abrasive substance, such as salt or sugar, and a binding ingredient, such as an oil. As they consist of simple products, people can often make DIY body scrubs at home using everyday ingredients.

Body scrubs can be useful for removing dead skin cells, smoothing the skin’s surface, and adding moisture. However, as they are abrasive, it is best not to use them on sensitive, damaged, inflamed, or itchy skin.

Why use body scrubs?

Body scrubs are mechanical exfoliants, meaning they physically remove dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin. For some, this helps smooth the skin and improve its appearance.

Other methods of mechanical exfoliation include: • dry skin brushing • using a loofah • using face cloths Scrubs can be advantageous over other methods.

By making them at home, people can customize them for their needs, adjusting how abrasive they are.

For example, those who prefer a more gentle scrub may choose a finely-ground powder as the base, while individuals with dry skin can add hydrating oils.

However, body scrubs are not suitable for everyone.

The American Academy of Dermatology says that mechanical exfoliation can irritate dry or sensitive skin.

Aggressive scrubbing can also worsen acne and may cause dark spots in people with darker skin tones.

grated lemon zest.

How to use body scrubs safely

How to make a DIY body scrub

To make a body scrub at home, people need the following tools: • a clean bowl • a spoon and spatula • a manual or electric whisk • measuring devices such as spoons or cups • pipettes for adding colors or fragrances The basic ingredients for most DIY body scrubs include: • an exfoliant, such as sugar or salt • something to bind it together, such as almond oil or honey • essential oils or fragrance, although these are optional People can use the following as a basic template for making a DIY body scrub: • 1 part oil • 2–3 parts exfoliant, depending on the substance a person uses and the desired texture • 10–15 drops of essential oil, if required Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl, then store them in an airtight container.

Recipe for green tea and honey scrub

If a person prefers not to use oils in their scrub, honey can be a suitable alternative.

Some types of honey are an-

timicrobial, which may have benefits for skin health and the scrub itself, as it can reduce bacteria growth.

The polyphenols in green tea can also make it a good addition to skin care products, as they may help protect the skin from UV light damage. It also contains epigallocatechin-3-gallate, an antioxidant with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients: • a three-quarter cup of sugar • 1 tablespoon of loose green tea • 1 tsp of matcha tea powder • runny honey • 6 drops of lemon or ber-

gamot essential oil (optional) Method: 1. Add the sugar, loose leaf tea, and matcha tea to a mixing bowl. Stir together to combine.

2. Begin drizzling in the honey gradually while stirring the mixture.

Stop adding honey when the scrub has the right texture.

3. Add a few drops of lemon essential oil if required and mix again.

4. Spoon the scrub into an airtight container.

However, note that citrus essential oils can irritate certain people’s skin. If this could be an issue, leave out this ingredient or swap for

The first step to using DIY body scrubs safely is by conducting a patch test. This involves applying a small amount of the product to a small area of skin and washing it off.

If the skin shows no reaction after 24–48 hours, the product may be safe to use.

To use a DIY body scrub in the bath or shower, follow these steps: 1. Dampen the skin with water.

2. Apply the body scrub using small, circular motions for 30 seconds.

3. Wash off with lukewarm water.

4. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel. Rubbing may remove some of the oils left on the skin.

If the skin feels dry or tight after use, apply a moisturizer. Should the scrub trigger any redness, irritation, or other adverse reactions, rinse it off thoroughly with a gentle cleanser and do not use it again.

People should not use body scrubs of any kind if they have: • broken or bleeding skin • burns or sunburn • eczema or psoriasis • acne Wherever possible, individuals should speak with a doctor if they have persistent skin concerns or symptoms.

DIY body scrubs can be an inexpensive way to exfoliate

the skin, and people can often make them at home with everyday ingredients. Adding extra ingredients, such as essential oils, can also make using body scrubs a relaxing experience.

Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diy-body-scrub?

Acne: Tips for managing. (n.d.). https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/skin-care/tips Byun, S.-Y., et al. (2015).

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What exercises can help relieve TMJ pain?

People experiencing pain due to a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder can try a range of exercises to relieve it. These exercises can improve jaw strength and mobility.

TMJ disorders are a group of conditions affecting the muscles and bones of the jaw.

They cause pain in the joint that connects the jaw to the skull and allows a person to open and close their mouth.

The pain can stem from the muscles responsible for moving the joint or the joint itself.

Noninvasive or conservative therapies can reduce pain and stiffness from TMJ disorders. These might include exercises that can help improve the strength or function of the jaw.

What causes TMJ disorders?

The TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint, allows the jaw to move when a person is eating, talking, or yawning.

The joints, muscles, and ligaments that control the jaw are on either side of it.

According to the American Dental Association, each joint has a disk inside that provides cushioning as the jaw moves. Any misalignment in the system of muscles, ligaments, and the disk can cause pain, stiffness, or discomfort in the TMJ. The TMJ Association states that common causes of TMJ disorders include: • trauma to the jaw • dental surgery • the insertion of a breathing tube during surgery • autoimmune disease • infections

that is about one-quarter of an inch thick between the front teeth.

2. Move the jaw forward so that the bottom teeth are in front of the top teeth.

3. As the exercise becomes easier, replace the object with a thicker one.

Other possible causes include arthritis and clenching or grinding the teeth.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) adds that the exact cause of TMJ disorders is not always clear, noting that some injuries can cause them. These injuries may affect the: • joint itself • disk within the joint • muscles or ligaments responsible for moving the jaw

6 exercises for relieving TMJ pain

Some people might find that certain exercises that stretch or strengthen the jaw reduce pain from TMJ disorders.

Below, are six exercises that might help minimize symptoms and explain how to perform them.

However, it is best to discuss exercises with a doctor

or physical therapist before starting. A person should always stop performing any exercise if it worsens the pain or discomfort.

mouth slowly while applying gentle pressure with the fingers.

2. Hold for 3–6 seconds.

3. Slowly close the mouth.

1. Resisted mouth closing Resisted mouth closing involves applying some pressure to the chin while closing the mouth. To perform the exercise: 1. Place the thumbs under the chin.

2. Place the index fingers between the ridge of the mouth and the bottom of the chin.

3. Use the fingers and thumbs to apply gentle downward pressure to the chin while closing the mouth.

3. Side-to-side jaw movement This exercise involves moving the jaw from side to side to strengthen the muscles: 1. Gently bite down with the front teeth on an object that is about one-quarter of an inch thick, such as two tongue depressors.

2. Slowly move the jaw from side to side.

3. Increase the thickness of the object once the exercise becomes easier.

2. Resisted mouth opening A person can also apply gentle pressure to the chin while opening their mouth.

To perform the exercise: 1. Place two fingers under the chin and open the

4. Tongue up The tongue up exercise involves slowly opening and closing the mouth while maintaining contact with the roof of the mouth.

A person should repeat this movement several times.

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5. Forward jaw movement This exercise also requires a thin object. A person can follow these steps: 1. Gently hold an object

6. Oxford University Hospitals Exercise Oxford University Hospitals recommends the following routine to strengthen the jaw muscle and prevent clicking in the jaw joint.

A person can perform this exercise sequence for 5 minutes, twice a day: 1. Close the mouth and let the teeth touch without clenching them. Place the tip of the tongue on the palate right behind the upper front teeth.

2. Run the tip of the tongue back toward the soft palate until it cannot reach further while keeping the teeth together.

3. Hold the tongue here against the soft palate and slowly open the mouth until the tongue starts to pull away. Hold the position for 5 seconds, then close the mouth and relax.

4. Repeat the steps for 5 minutes.

When to contact a doctor

People experiencing pain from TMJ disorders should talk with a doctor about possible treatment options.

A doctor can recommend a physical therapist, who can work with the person to develop a tailored exercise program for improving jaw strength and flexibility.

Some people will not find these exercises effective in relieving pain. In these cases, doctors may suggest medications or other therapies to

alleviate the pain. In severe cases, they might recommend surgery, although they tend to view this as a last resort.

The NIDCR warns that the possible benefits of surgery might not outweigh the risks, which include permanent jaw damage and replacement joints breaking or not functioning properly.

Exercises for TMJ pain are generally safe and can reduce symptoms for some people. They are easy for a person to perform at home each day.

It is best to talk with a doctor or physical therapist for more guidance on what exercises are suitable. Doctors may also recommend medical treatments if the exercises do not reduce symptoms.

Medically reviewed by Gregory Minnis, DPT — Written by Jenna Fletcher Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exercises-for-tmj-pain?

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Tips for instant migraine relief

Migraine is one of the most common conditions in the world, according to the Migraine Research Foundation.

Migraines can run in families with children and adults known to have them.

In America, the Migraine Research Foundation estimate that almost 12 percent of people suffer from migraine headaches.

Migraine headaches are not simply a severe headache. Migraines are part of a neurological condition and often have other symptoms, including: • nausea • vomiting • tingling or numbness in the hands or feet • visual changes • sensitivity to sound, light, or smell Migraines can be debilitating and a chronic condition that can impact daily life for some people.

There are many different medications used to treat and prevent migraines. But some people prefer to use natural treatments as alternatives or to supplement medical treatment.

Here are 15 natural remedies for migraines that people may want to try: 1. Acupressure Acupressure involves the application of pressure to specific parts of the body. Stimulating specific points of the body in this way is believed to release muscle tension and alleviate pain.

One popular pressure point is the LI-4 point in the space between the base of the left thumb and pointer finger.

Applying firm but not painful circular pressure to the LI-4 point, using the opposite hand for 5 minutes, may relieve headache pain.

2. Diet changes Many people who get migraines notice certain foods can trigger them. Changing diet or eating patterns to avoid triggers may help to prevent migraines in the future.

Common food triggers for migraines include: • processed foods

People who are interested in using acupuncture for migraines should make sure to find a licensed practitioner for treatment.

9. Massage Massaging the muscles in the neck and shoulders can help to relieve tension and alleviate migraine pain. Massage may also reduce stress.

People can choose to use a professional masseuse for a massage. Alternatively, taking a tennis ball and using it to do a self-massage along the shoulders and back is another, more cost-effective, option.

One definite benefit for people who get migraines is that using ginger cannot hurt and, aside from an existing allergy, there are no side effects to using it.

The researchers found that the group who participated in a yoga program had greater relief than the group who joined in conventional treatment alone.

3. Essential oils Essential oils are often used as natural remedies or as an antimicrobial in homemade cleaning products.

Lavender is an essential oil often recommended as a remedy for stress, anxiety, and headaches. Another small study published in European Neurology found that lavender oil inhalation helped reduce the severity of migraine headaches in some people.

The results are encouraging, but further research using larger sample sizes is needed.

5. Stress management Stress is a common trigger for migraines. Stress can also create a cycle where migraine pain worsens the stress, which then triggers another migraine.

Finding outlets for stress, such as journaling, exercise, or meditation, may help to prevent future migraines. People can also try taking a stress management class. They may choose to take a warm bath or listen to music, as well, to try to relieve the stress they feel.

By doing these positive actions, a person is choosing to take control of their body’s reaction to the stress in their life.

7. Biofeedback therapy Biofeedback is a therapy that people use to trigger the release and relaxation of tight muscles.

Biofeedback takes practice and training. Sensors placed on the muscles feed into a small machine that gives real-time feedback about muscle tension, allowing users to release the tight areas better.

Placement of sensors along the forehead, jawline, or trapezius muscles in the shoulders can help to target muscles that might be triggering migraine pain.

4. Ginger A 2014 study using 100 participants compared the effectiveness of ginger powder with sumatriptan, a common migraine drug. The researchers found the effectiveness of ginger was statistically comparable to sumatriptan, and users were as willing to continue with either treatment.

6. Yoga or stretching Yoga is thought to help improve blood flow and reduce muscle tension, which can help relieve symptoms for people who get migraines.

A comprehensive 2014 study compared conventional migraine treatment with and without the addition of regular yoga practice.

• red wine • alcohol • chocolate • caffeinated beverages Being aware of what might be triggering a migraine is critical. Some people use a food diary or migraine journal to keep track of potential triggers.

8. Acupuncture An extensive 2012 systematic review looked at studies that evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating migraines and other conditions.

The study authors found that acupuncture is an effective treatment choice for people with migraine headaches, although they pointed out that other factors might be playing a part also.

10. Herbal supplements Butterbur and feverfew are two herbal supplements that may be helpful in reducing migraine pain and frequency.

A daily dose of 150 milligrams (mg) of butterbur was effective in lowering migraine frequency when taken for about 3 months, according to the American Migraine Foundation.

The foundation suggest feverfew is less effective than butterbur. Feverfew may, however, be helpful for some people.

There are some risks in using these herbs, severe in rare cases, and anyone wanting to try them should speak with their doctor first.

11. Magnesium Deficiency of magnesium, which is an essential mineral, may trigger migraine aura or a menstrual-migraine headache. A migraine aura is a visual disturbance that occurs at the onset of a migraine. Not everyone who gets migraines will experience a migraine aura.

Research has found that supplementation of magnesium can be useful in reducing the frequency of migraines in some individuals.

People should speak with their doctor before starting to take magnesium, particularly if they have other health conditions.

12. B-complex vitamins The B vitamins may have an impact on reducing migraine frequency and severity.

B vitamins play a role in reg-

ulating neurotransmitters in the brain.

B vitamins are water soluble, meaning that excess levels are quickly excreted in the urine and not stored in the body, so it is unlikely someone could take too much. Nevertheless, it is still important to speak with a doctor before starting to take a daily B-complex vitamin.

13. Stay hydrated Not drinking enough water is a well-known migraine and headache trigger, and it only takes minor dehydration to bring on a headache. Drinking water throughout the day, and maintaining a healthful diet is usually enough to stay sufficiently hydrated. People with severe dehydration may initially need an oral rehydration solution to replace missing electrolytes.

14. Rest Lack of sleep and too much sleep can be triggers for migraine headaches.

Getting 7–9 hours of restful sleep each night can help to reduce stress and prevent migraines.

15. Compresses Some people find placing a cold or warm compress on their head can be soothing and help to reduce migraine pain. Many people who get migraines report a preference for a cold compress, but warm or cold can work.

There are few side effects of using this therapy, though people with circulatory problems, diabetes, or skin issues should avoid extremes of temperature.

Takeaway

People need to collaborate with a doctor or migraine specialist to find a treatment regimen that works, even when trying natural remedies.

Keeping a migraine or headache journal can be useful in identifying triggers and effective remedies for migraines.

Sources: https://migraineresearchfoundation. org/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/322814

PAIN AND DEPRESSION: IS THERE A LINK?

By Laurel Kelly with Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think, and behave, and it can lead to emotional and physical problems.

Depression and pain are closely related. Depression can cause pain, and pain can cause depression. Sometimes pain and depression create a vicious cycle where pain worsens symptoms of depression, and the resulting depression worsens feelings of pain.

In many people, depression causes unexplained physical symptoms, such as back pain or headaches. This kind

of pain may be the first or the only sign of depression.

Pain and the problems it causes can wear you down over time and affect your mood. Chronic pain causes a number of problems that can lead to depression, such as trouble sleeping and stress.

Disabling pain can cause low self-esteem due to work or financial issues or the inability to participate in social activities and hobbies.

Depression doesn't just occur with pain resulting from an injury. It's also common in people who have pain linked to a health condition such as diabetes, cancer, or heart disease.

To get symptoms of pain

and depression under control, you may need separate treatment for each condition.

However, some treatments may help with both: • Antidepressant medications may relieve both pain and depression because of shared chemical messengers in the brain.

• Talk therapy, also called psychological counseling (psychotherapy), can be effective in treating both conditions.

• Stress-reduction techniques, physical activity, exercise, meditation, journaling, learning coping skills and other strategies also may help.

• Pain rehabilitation pro-

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grams typically provide a team approach to treatment, including medical and psychiatric aspects.

Treatment for co-occurring pain and depression may be most effective when

it involves a combination of treatments.

If you have pain and depression, get help before your symptoms worsen. You don't have to be miserable.

Getting the right treatment

can help you start enjoying life again.

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SC National Guard promotes Beaufort’s Zeigler Col. will command 218th Regional Training Institute

From staff reports The South Carolina National Guard announced on Thursday, July 22, that Beaufort native U.S Army Col. Richard Zeigler, III is the next commander of the 218th Regional Training Institute in Eastover, S.C. Zeigler is taking command from U.S. Army Col. Byron Williams, II. The official change of command ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8 at the 218th Regional Training Institute.

The 218th Regional Train-

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ing Institute provides institutional training based on the collective requirements Col. Richard i d e n t i f i e d

by National Zeigler Guard Bureau for Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, and active components in support of the Army’s modular force. The 218th also provides coordinating authority, quality assurance, scheduling, and accreditation over-

sight for functionally aligned units. It delivers operational, training, administrative, logistical and resource management support as required to accomplish the mission to train the Army Warrior.

The unit is headquartered at McCrady Training Center in Eastover.

“My selection as the 218th Regional Training Institute commander offers me the opportunity to affect the lives of soldiers on the academic side of non-commissioned officer leadership and development,

military occupation schools, Officer/Warrant officer development, which will provide commanders with more competent and professional Soldiers for their units,” Zeigler said in a release. “Any time you have the opportunity to affect soldiers' lives and improve the organization, it’s an honor and responsibility not taken lightly.”

Zeigler joined the S.C. National Guard as an enlisted soldier June 15, 1989, in the 264th Engineer Detachment (firefighter) in Allendale. He

is currently assigned to Joint Force Headquarters as the human resources director.

Zeigler has held numerous positions in the S.C. National Guard, including serving as the commander of the 1050th Transportation Battalion. He identified his experience as the battalion commander as being the most significant of all the assignments, allowing him to see the impact he contributed to soldiers, units, and overall readiness.

“One of the highlights of my career has been watching

the soldiers I served alongside rise through the ranks of the enlisted, officer, and warrant officer corps,” he said. “Our success as leaders depends on the success of others and it is an indication to me that I have always been surrounded by great soldiers.”

Zeigler’s previous assignments also include company commander of the 742nd Maintenance Company and assistant logistics officer for the 218th Heavy Brigade Combat Team during Operation Noble Eagle.

Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center Ward 4B South Team receives Outstanding Service Award

he first three articles of this series of six articles on Veterans and Veterans Benefits covered Individual Unemployability, Eight Ways to Help Lowcountry Veterans, and the VA’s Social Services Program.

This article honors the Wing 4B South Nursing Team at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (RHJVAMC) for outstanding service and offers reassurance that Veterans who are inpatients in the RHJVAMC will get world-class care.

Almost everyone in the Lowcountry of S.C. knows the RHJVAMC serves Beaufort County and 20 other coastal S.C. and Ga., counties. All of us veterans hope to not have to be a hospital inpatient, but with all of us living longer, the likely hood of us needing inpatient medical care in the future is high.

The excellent care provided by the Nursing Team in the 4B-South Wing should be reassuring to veterans, veterans’ families, and veterans’ caregivers.

The Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Coastal S.C. Chapter awarded its Quarterly Outstanding Team Service Award, to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s 4B South Nursing Team, on Friday, July 16.

Coastal S.C. AUSA Chapter Vice President for Veteran and Retiree Affairs, Larry Dandridge, presented the beautiful engraved plaque and award to the Ralph Johnson Ward 4B South Nursing Team. This event and award are strong evidence that Veterans are fortunate to have the RHJVAMC as our area VA Medical Center.

The 4B South Team of

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Nurses and their outgoing Nurse Manager Davina Dietrich, who is taking another job in another VA Center, and the incoming Nurse Manager Christine Manigault have been instrumental in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health System achieving a Press Ganey Survey (the gold-standard measurement of hospitals) inpatient experience rating in the top 3 percent. That means the Ralph Johnson 4B South Team is in the 97th percentile of more than 340 other Press Ganey clients (private and public hospitals) that are rated and measured in the southeast.

Among the 21 LowCountry S.C. and Ga. counties served by the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center, the Beaufort and Savannah, Ga., Community Based Out Patient Clinics (CBOCs) are in the primary footprint of The Island News. Veterans in the areas of Beaufort, Port Royal, Hilton Head, Bluffton, Ridgeland, Hardeeville, Fripp Island, and other nearby S.C. areas and Savannah, Port Wentworth, Garden City, Pooler, Tybee Island, Richmond Hill, Midway, Hinesville, and other nearby Ga., areas get their outpatient care from these two CBOCs but they can expect to get VA inpatient care at the RHJVAMC in Charleston.

Adopted in 2004 by the Coastal S.C. AUSA Chapter and many other patriotic

Coastal S.C. Chapter’s LTC (Retired) Larry Dandridge presents the award to the 4B South Nurse Team. Outgoing Nurse Manager Davina Dietrich is at the far right, and incoming Nurse Manager Christine Manigault is standing in the front row middle, to the left of Dandridge. The AUSA’s Coastal S.C. Chapter also awarded an Individual Award to Dietrich.

EDITOR’S NOTE These columns are not meant to replace carefully reading the Federal Veterans’ benefits information at www.va.gov and other locations or the State of S.C. Veterans benefit information at https://scdva.sc.gov. Anyone seeking advice on veterans’ benefits are advised to seek the advice and assistance of a Veterans Assistance Officer or another certified Veterans Advisor.

Larry Dandridge is not an employee of THE ISLAND NEWS and his opinions are his alone. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Neither is any liability assumed by the author or THE ISLAND NEWS for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.

organizations, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (RHJVAMC) is located at 109 Bee Street, Charleston S.C. 29401. If a Beaufort County; Savannah, Ga.; or Hinesville, Ga., veteran needs in-patient care, it is likely he or she will be

housed in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s 4B South facility and the Veteran’s family may, if eligible, get to use the RHJVAMC’s beautiful Fisher House Charleston free lodging.

The Letter of Commendation and Award Plaque read:

The Association of U.S. Army Coastal SC Chapter recognizes the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s 4B South Team for outstanding quality services and patient experience. The 4B South Nurse and Physician leadership, staff and student nurses, staff and resident physicians, housekeeping, nutrition, lab, radiology, and therapy staff are not only among the best rated in VA, but the entire health care industry.

The Coastal S.C. AUSA Chapter, with Sub-Chapters in Beaufort and Myrtle Beach, has won the AUSA Best Chapter Award for the past two years, in its category, and has an excellent Veterans support program.

Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, an ex-Enlisted Infantryman, an Ex-Warrant Officer Attack Helicopter Pilot and Test-pilot, and a retired Lt. Colonel. He is a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Health Care System.

He is also the Fisher House Charleston volunteer Good Will Ambassador and the VP for Veteran and Retiree Affairs for the Coastal Carolina Army Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Chapter. Larry is the author of the award-winning, non-fiction, and action-packed BLADES OF THUNDER (Book One) and contributing free-lance writer with the Island News, you can email him at: LDandridge@earthlink.net.

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Farleigh, C. S.

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

Diaz W. E.

Greene, D. R.

Pvt

Kahn, M. I.

Pvt

Glover, G. W.

Diaz Jr, J. C.

Finley, C. A.

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

Dowdy T. J.

Gregoire, J. D.

Pvt

Kemp, J. J.

PFC

Gordon, B. C.

Duffard, J. J.

Garcia, E.

Pvt

PFC

PFC

Garciamarin K. A.

Pvt

Guerrero Jr, J. N.

Pvt

Lange, B. P.

Pvt

Grooms, J. A.

Egocheaga, L.

Garciaguerrero, J.

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

Helton, T. W.

PFC

Lara, A. X.*

PFC

Haddock, A. J.

Ellexson, M. L.

Garciavelez, D.

Geschwillscialdo T. J.

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

Graham J. A.

Her, A. F.

PFC

Li, D.

Pvt

Heinz, J. M.

Emerick, M. R.

Glover, M. J.

Pvt

Pvt

PFC

Green D. N.

Hernandezreza, B.

Pvt

Light, C. A.

Pvt

Hensell, K. P.

Fajardomadrid, E. D.

Gordon, K. S.

Pvt

PFC

PFC

Haifley T. J.

Hodges, J. A.*

Pvt

Hardage H. I.

PFC

Linares, A.

PFC

Hopkins, J. A.

Gayles, D. S.*

Gunter, E. N.

PFC

Pvt

PFC

Ingram, J. C.

Pvt

Hensley T. A.

Pvt

Hunt, Z. J.

Giskus, N. D.

Hamadazzam, D.

Maples, W. S.

Pvt

Pvt

Jenkins, I. F.

Pvt

Howard K. T.

Marvin, J. C.

PFC

Ingrassia, J. A.

Gomes, M. T.

Hays, C. S.

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

PFC

Jimenez, J. T.

PFC

Hunter K. M.

Maxon, C. A.*

Pvt

Johnson T. A.

Goodrich, Z. T.

Heater, R. P.

PFC

Pvt

Pvt Pvt

Pvt

Hutchinson B. M.

Pvt

Kane Ii, J. F.

Hunt, C. I.

Johnson IV, W. G.

Messina, J. G.*

Pvt

Pvt

PFC

Pvt

Hernandez, A. M.

Pvt

Ilo E. M.

Pvt

Lopez, R. T.

Jaen, N. J.

Jones, C. Z.

Moore, G. M.*

Pvt

Pvt

PFC

Joseph, D.

Pvt

Jarrell H. G.

Murphy, K. T.

Pvt

Louieprather, A. A.

Kirkendall, G. E.

Hill, G. J.

PFC

PFC

Pvt

Kasprzak, S. A.

Pvt

Jones T. L.

Murphy, Z. W.

PFC

Mathukutty, A.

Laudat, N. M.

Hills Jr, J.*

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

Keenon III, L. L.

Musa, M. Q.

Pvt

Mcwilliams II, C.

Le, B. B.

Hopkins, R. C.

PFC

Pvt

Pvt

Kersey, B. L.

North, M. T.

PFC

Mercadorueda, G.

Lessard, T. M.*

Jarrard, M. K.

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

Le, R. M.

Oneil, J. R.

Pvt

Mohamed, A. M

Liu, N.

Kiser, C. M.

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt PFC

PFC

Muniz, G.

Lopezacevedo, E. F.

Leggettwarren, K. J.

Overton Jr, R. G.

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

PFC

Noyes, D. B.

Lopezguzman, A. N.

Lherisson Jr, R.*

Pica, D. A.

PFC

Pvt

Pvt

Pvt

PFC

Ochampaugh, Z. C.

Mace, J. L.

Mancilla, M. S.

Piperato, B. T.

PFC

Pvt

PFC PFC

Pittman, K. R.

Pvt

Pacheco, B. D.

Pvt

Martinezaponte, I. A.

Pvt

Polancogutierrez, N. L.

PFC

Parent, Edward S.

Pvt

Mattison, S. L.

Pvt

Ponomarenko, Y.

PFC

Parmeter Jr, M. J.

Pvt

Mcraeatkins, C. L.

Pvt

Preziosi Jr, C. J.

Pvt

Pearson, D. M.

Pvt

Melendez, V. I.

Pvt

Mesfin, K. A.

Pvt Meylermcauliffe A. J.

PFC

Puma, O. F.

Pvt

Piecuch, S. V.

Pvt

Michael Ii, J. W.

Pvt

Mills P. A.

PFC

Quigley, S. M*.

PFC

Plumhoff, C. A.

Pvt

Montanezsantana, A. J.

Montanezcolon E.

Pvt

Rizza, A. T.

Pvt

Pugsley, M. L.

Pvt

Negronsoto, G. I.

Roberts, N. S.

Pvt

Raymer, R. D.

Pvt

Adams, L. D.

Pvt

Andrews II, L. A.

Pvt

Bautista, D.

PFC

Berryman, G. A.

Pvt

Boateng

Pvt

Burton, Amonti T.

PFC

Butler III, James S.

Pvt

Cason, Kobie E.

PFC

Chase, Z. D.

PFC

Chenet Jr, E. Y.

PFC

Clackley R. H.

Pvt Pvt

Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC

Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt

PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt

Pvt Pvt Pvt

Herbert, Z. D.

PLATOON 3050

Senior Drill Instructor GySgt C. S. Willis

Pvt Karns J. G. Pvt

Keegans S. M.

Pvt

Kelly Z. K.

Pvt

Kendrick T. J.

Pvt

Lauture L.

Lintonanderson, C. Z.

Pvt

Leary C. M.

Mcmanus, D. G.

Pvt

Lopez, K. A.

Pvt

Lowe D. B.

Mercadante, P. E.

PFC

Lowman, W. J.

PFC

Nelson, J. E.

Pvt

Mar, J.

Pvt

Noda, A. A.

Pvt

PFC Pvt

Pvt PFC

PFC

O’Hagan Jr, P. M.

PFC

Pagan, J. A.

Pvt

Paolucci, A. D.

PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt

Pvt Pvt

Leyhew, N. J.

Marquis, Z. D. Marshall, D. Martinezmoore, J. Mccauley, T. M.

Pvt Pvt Pvt

PFC

Marrero L. C. Mckey B. J. Mcmillon Q. R.

Allen, Y.

Parker, C. G.

PFC

Mistal, C. M.

Pvt

Myers R. C.

Pvt

Pvt

Ortiztorres, L. M.

Perez, C. M.*

Pvt

Moore, C. C.

Pvt

Mylson G. M.

Pvt

Schirmer, G. W.

Pvt

Rosenberry, W. A.

Pvt

Paulos, L.

Perezamita, M. A.

Pvt

Moore, M. P.

Pvt

Owen H. R.

PFC

Schorr, N. M.

Pvt

Rushcarey, J. T.

Pvt

Perez, J. T.

Pearce A. C.

Pvt

Singh, M. R.

PFC

Sanchez, M. A.

Pvt

Prado Jr, R.

Pittman S. C.

PFC

Smith, C. J.

Pvt

Say, A. M.

Pvt

Priest, A. P.

Smith, N. R.

PFC

Shell, J. M.

Pvt

Riveramaldonado, C. M.

Phillips Jr, B. A.

Pvt

Pvt

Layton, D. M.

Pvt

Abad, C. D.

Ramirez, I. S.

PFC Pvt

Mwalagaya, D. N. Niyazi, L. G.

Pvt Pvt

Pvt

Reyes, S. L.

Pvt

Norman, J. R.

Pvt

Pol P.

Pvt

Pvt

Roberts, C. L. *

Pvt

Ollis, J. V.*

Pvt

Potoeskie Jr B. M.

Pvt

Spurgin, J. A.

PFC

Schumacher, E. J.

Pvt

Rodriguez, I. A.

Pvt

Rogers, S. E.

PFC

Philpot, J. A.

Pvt

Raisor D. T.

PFC

Sullivan, C. B.

PFC

Simmons, R. M.

Pvt

Romero, C. G.

Pvt

Saldanacosme, D.

Pvt

Propst, D. E.

Pvt

Ralls T. J.

PFC

Taylor, E. B.

Pvt

Sok, A. T.

Pvt

Schimmer, C. X.

Serrano, J. T.

Pvt

Renick, M. R.

Pvt

Rembert M. D.

Pvt

Thomas, M. A.

Pvt

Starling, S. J.

Pvt

Serrano, E. L.

Risoldi S. E.

Pvt

Torres, C. R.

Pvt

Tamang, U. L.

Pvt

Smith, R. C.

Walker, K. K.

Pvt

Taylor, D. M.

Pvt

Socorronunez, Y. S.*

PFC Pvt Pvt

Sieligowski, A. J.

Pvt

PFC

Robertson, T. F.

Pvt

Smiley, D. M.

Pvt

Robinson, M. A.

PFC

Romero A. S.

Pvt

Stanford, C. J.

Pvt

Romero, J.

Pvt

Sanger C. M.

Pvt

Westgate, C. A.

Pvt

Taylor,E. J.

PFC

Summers, K. P.

Pvt

Starfas, G. P.

Pvt

Santana, K. S.

Pvt

Sanmiguel R. I.

Pvt

Whipple, J. C.

Pvt

Vaught, R. Z.

Pvt

Tubb, S. M.

Pvt

Suarezmartinez, J. K.

Pvt

Schumann, J. N.

Pvt

Scheidemantel J. J.

Pvt

Wiley, G. M.

Pvt

Venturella, B. P.

Pvt

Walker, C. J.

Pvt

Tejadahernandez, V. A.

Pvt

Siemers, H. D.

Pvt

Sifford D. M.

Pvt

Willoughby, B. D.

Pvt

Viveiros, T. N.

Pvt

Waters, P. A.

Thompson, G. L.

Pvt

Singh, J.

PFC

Ullah A. M.

PFC

Wong, R. S.

PFC

Walters, I. D.

Pvt

Whood Jr, L. A.*

Vargas, O. C.

PFC

Sorenson, Z. P.

Pvt

Vinyard J. A.

Pvt

Woolridge, J. G.

Pvt

Wellman, A. M.

Pvt

Williams, X. D.

Pvt

Yun, N. T.*

PFC

Pvt

PFC

Vasqueztorres, C. G.

PFC

Stange, D. J.

Pvt

Walker J. J.

PFC

Wright, J.

Pvt

Whittemore, R. M.

PFC

Vilsaint, E. S.

Pvt

Stvictor, J.

Pvt

Whetstonehouston M. C.

Pvt

Ycaza, R. G.

Pvt

Wilczek, A. J.

PFC

Wyatt, A. M.

PFC

Suazo, J.

Pvt

Wynn J. D.

Pvt

Zywica, D. J.

Pvt

Wilson, L. N.

* Denotes meritoriously promoted JULY 29–AUGUST 4, 2021

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Beaufort High School Head Coach Keith Riley led the Eagles to within a game of the Class 4A State Championship series in his final season. Photos by Justin Jarrett.

On offense, Beaufort High School’s Rhogue Wallace, a Spartanburg Methodist signee, smacked 16 extra-base hits (6 doubles, 5 triples, 5 home runs) and drove in 23 runs.

Eagles’ coach, star headline All-Lowco Baseball Team

LowcoSports.com After watching most of the 2020 high school baseball season wiped away by a worldwide pandemic, this past spring displayed just how much the Lowcountry loves America’s Pastime. And the boys of spring gave us plenty to get excited about.

Hilton Head Prep’s juggernaut dominated the competition all season before running into a strong Cardinal Newman team in the SCISA 3A playoffs and falling one game short of the state championship series, while Class 4A powers Beaufort High and May River battled it out for the district title in an incredible atmosphere before the Eagles came up one game short of reaching the state championship series themselves.

We saw outstanding performances all over the diamonds throughout the Lowcountry, and we honor the area’s top performers with the 2021 All-Lowco Baseball Team presented by Elite Training Center by Pulseology.

Like we did during football season, we picked separate All-Lowco First Teams for the area’s public and private schools, rather than attempt to compare apples to oranges.

While the top players in the SCISA ranks are often on-par with their public school counterparts, the depth — especially on the mound — makes it nearly impossible to compare players side-by-side. Splitting the teams up allows us to honor more players and do so on a level playing field.

Here’s a look at this season’s best ballplayers from

Beaufort, Jasper, and Colleton counties.

2021 ALL-LOWCO BASEBALL TEAM PRESENTED BY ELITE TRAINING CENTER BY PULSEOLOGY SCHSL First Team Coach of the Year: Keith Riley, BHS Riley ended his tenure at the helm of Beaufort High’s program with an inspired run to the Class 4A Lower State finals.

Player of the Year: Rhogue Wallace, BHS A force behind the plate and at the dish, the Spartanburg Methodist signee smacked 16 extra-base hits (6 doubles, 5 triples, 5 home runs) and drove in 23 runs while gunning down 12 would-be base stealers.

Pitcher of the Year: Darin Horn, MRHS The future Coastal Carolina Chanticleer was dominant on the mound all season, piling up 110 strikeouts in 63 2/3 innings while posting seven wins and a 1.09 ERA. C: Ben Kennedy, CCHS Reliable backstop hit .351 with a .493 OBP, eight doubles, a homer, and 15 RBIs for the Cougars.

1B/3B: Oliver Holmes, BHS Senior leader smacked three homers and drove in 18 when he wasn’t on the mound using his strong left arm to shut down opposing hitters.

2B/SS: Daniel Keber, HHIHS One of Seahawks’ most dangerous hitters, Keber batted .409 with a .512 OBP, seven doubles, a homer, and 16 RBIs, in addition to some outstanding efforts on the mound.

SS/2B: James Layman, MRHS Wofford commit was a beast in the leadoff spot, batting .413 with a .511 OBP, seven doubles, and 13 RBIs, and he played solid defense at short.

3B/1B: Jackson Bell, CCHS All-Region third baseman hit .356 with a .473 OBP and held down the hot corner for Cougars.

OF: Luke Sanders, BCHS Dolphins’ top hitter batted .333 with a .931 OPS and 11 RBIs and contributed two wins and 29 K’s on the mound.

OF: Zack Morillo, MRHS Spartanburg Methodist signee played a strong center field and swung a big bat for Sharks, hitting .306 with a .449 OBP, three doubles, two homers, and 15 RBIs. OF: Tate Miller, HHIHS Seahawks’ leadoff man hit .364 with a .506 OBP and seven extra-base hits while scoring 23 runs and driving in nine.

UTIL: Juju Mlodzinski, HHIHS A solid defender all over the infield and dangerous at the plate, Mlodzinski hit .407 with a .507 OBP and 18 RBIs, and he struck out 14 in 12 innings pitched.

P: Riley Stokes, MRHS Future USCB Sand Shark lefthander was excellent on the mound, piling up 55 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings, earning five wins and posting a 2.66 ERA.

tioned leader hit .650 with two homers and 13 RBIs and racked up an incredible 86 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .206 batting average.

P: Wes Graves, BHS Eagles’ workhorse righty pitched 61 2/3 innings with 42 strikeouts while posting a 2.27 ERA and holding opponents to a .215 batting average.

1B/3B: Phoenix Betancourt, HHP Racked up program-record 41 hits while batting .512 with a .574 OBP, 13 XBH, and 39 RBIs while splitting time behind the plate and at first base.

P: Nico Martucci, BLHS Bobcats’ young right-hander looks like a future ace after posting a 1.99 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 22 strikeouts and just four walks in 24 2/3 innings.

2B/SS: Jace Blackshear, HHCA Eagles’ three-sport superstar hit .357 with a .550 OBP, 12 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases and added two wins and two saves on the mound.

SCISA First Team

SS/2B: Harrison Green, HHP Dolphins’ unsung hero batted .492 with 28 RBIs, 29 runs, 17 stolen bases, and a 1.68 ERA in 8 1/3 innings with 14 K’s.

Coach of the Year: Chris Wells, HHP Hilton Head Island coaching mainstay led Dolphins to undefeated regular season and trip to SCISA 3A semifinals.

Player of the Year: Kyle Hooker, CPA Outstanding two-way player hit .569 with a .678 OBP, 14 XBH (4 doubles, 3 triples, 7 homers) and 42 RBIs while going 4-1 with a 2.91 ERA and 59 K’s in 33 2/3 innings.

Pitcher of the Year: Luke Foley, HHP Erskine signee put up video game numbers, going 6-0 with a 0.71 ERA and 49 K’s in 29 2/3 innings while also hitting .514 with a .600 OBP, 12 doubles, two triples, two HRs and 44 RBIs. C: Hayden Jennings, JPII Golden Warriors’ unques-

3B/1B: Peyton Bennett, THA State champion QB held down the hot corner and hit .352 with a .455 OBP, 18 RBIs, 23 runs, and 12 stolen bases for Rebels.

OF: Jaiden Hrobar, HHP Dolphins’ centerfielder batted .412 with a .562 OBP, 12 XBH, 25 RBIs, 15 steals, and tied team lead with 45 runs scored while also posting a 2.00 ERA in 14 innings.

OF: Jeremy Clemmer, THA Led Rebels at the plate with .426 average, .597 OBP, 23 RBIs, 20 runs, and 13 steals.

OF: Reese Malon, HHP Strong two-way player hit .517 with program-record .637

OBP, 13 XBH, 32 RBIs, and an 0.75 ERA in 18 2/3 innings.

UTIL: Tommy Stauffer, HHP Dolphins’ dynamic leadoff man hit .411 with a .520 OBP, 23 RBIs, 22 steals, and program-record 45 runs and posted a 2.80 ERA in 10 innings pitched.

UTIL: Steele Burd, HHP Versatile utility player hit .313 with .467 OBP, 27 RBIs, and 31 runs and racked up 27 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings while posting a 3.38 ERA. P: Colton Daniels, CPA Two-way standout struck out 37 over 31 1/3 innings with a 3.80 ERA and hit .500 with a .595 OBP, 13 XBH, 22 RBIs, 40 runs, and 19 stolen bases.

Honorable Mention Caleb Allinder, MRHS Cody Bradt, BLHS James Crosby, HHCA James Davenport, BHS Braydon Dineen, BA Cole Gullotti, CPA Luke Holland, MRHS Nate Hoyt, BLHS Peter Hughes, JPII Jackson Lanier, HHCA Kyle Markowitz, HHIHS Connor McDonnell, HHP Jackson Philpott, HHIHS Rush Riley, BHS Bennett Roemer, MRHS Dietrich Shuford, THA Carter Smoak, CPA William Winburn, BHS Gabe Wolfe, CCHS Carson Yeager, BLHS Michael Zoodsma, HHCA

Beaufort hires Berkeley’s Zach Jacobs to lead baseball program

By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com Zach Jacobs hoped he would still be playing in 2021, but baseball comes at you fast. Becoming a high school head coach at the age of 24 is a heck of a detour.

Just four years ago, Jacobs was tearing up the Coastal Plain League and preparing for his junior season, which would have been his first at Francis Marion University. Now, he’s Beaufort High School’s new baseball coach.

The Eagles tabbed Jacobs,

the top assistant at Class 5A power Berkeley High School, to take over for Keith Riley, who resigned after leading Beaufort to the Class 4A Lower State championship series this spring.

Jacobs has risen quickly through the coaching ranks since an injury derailed his promising collegiate career.

He returned home to Berkeley to continue his baseball education under legendary head coach Landy Cox, starting as a volunteer assistant before taking over the top as-

sistant role and becoming the head junior varsity coach this season.

The young coach will have a young team, too, as the Eagles graduated eight seniors who played key roles during the fantastic 2021 season.

“A lot of people think there’s a lot of pressure on me, but I’m excited to take on this challenge,” Jacobs said. “We might run out nine sophomores my first year and compete. The best ones are going to play, and I’m excited to see what these young guys

can do and for the future to come.”

Jacobs will have a veteran player and coach in his corner, as former Major League pitcher Scott Mullen has agreed to return to the dugout where he was the Eagles’ head coach in 2012 and 2013.

“I’m very fortunate that he was willing to help do this, not only for me, but for the program,” Jacobs said.

“These pitchers who don’t have much experience at the high school level are going to be able to lean on him.”

Jacobs says he wants the Eagles to play the same gritty, grind-it-out style of baseball that has made Berkeley so successful, which means playing relentless defense, running the bases well, and playing small ball, when the moment calls for it. He is excited about the depth of young talent poised to pick up where the seniors left off.

“The amount of rave that goes on about these young guys and the young talent they have coming up through their program is ridiculous,”

Jacobs said. “It’s good to come in as an outsider and not know anything about anybody or have any ties, because you can truly dissect everybody’s ability and what they’re capable of doing. With the amount of young talent that we have coming through this program, it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

To listen to an extended interview with new Beaufort High baseball coach Zach Jacobs, download the LowcoSports Lowdown podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcast provider.

Sand Sharks snag former Gamecock star to lead softball program

By Wes Kerr Seven years ago, Codee Yeske was a stellar infielder on an up-and-coming South Carolina softball team. Now, the former Gamecock is heading back to her home state to lead the USC Beaufort Sand Sharks.

USCB announced Monday that Yeske has been hired as the softball program’s new head coach, becoming the fourth in the Sand Sharks’ history.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled

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with this hire,” athletic director Quin Monahan said.

“Coach Yeske thoroughly impressed me with her desire to compete and her confidence to lead our program to new heights. She is going to make an immediate and lasting impact on our student-athletes, as softball players certainly, but more importantly, as young women.”

Yeske comes to the Lowcountry after an impressive three-year stint as an as-

sistant coach at Division I program and Ohio Valley Conference member Austin Peay, specializing in the improvement of the team’s hitting and fielding. She led the Governors to a record of 71-50 during her tenure while helping the offense set single-season records in home runs, slugging percentage, hits, doubles, and on-base percentage in 2019.

A Lexington, S.C., native, Yeske started her collegiate career at Presbyterian Col-

lege before heading to Columbia in her sophomore year. During her three seasons at South Carolina, she helped the Gamecocks reach a pair of NCAA regionals while hitting .330 in her senior campaign. She then shined on the international level, earning a spot on the USA Baseball Women’s National Team and winning a gold medal at the 2015 Pan-American Qualifying Games.

Prior to her time at Austin

Peay, Yeske spent a year as an associate head coach for the Carolina Mojo 14U club team before taking an assistant coaching role at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington.

Yeske holds a bachelor’s degree from South Carolina in hotel and restaurant management, and recently completed a master’s degree in leadership and organizational administration. She takes over a USCB program that is set to make the jump from

the NAIA to the Division II Peach Belt Conference in the 2022-23 academic year.

“I am honored and humbled to return home to South Carolina,” Yeske said. “There is a buzz around the university and athletic department that makes it an exciting time to be a Sand Shark. I’m looking forward to getting to know our student-athletes and cultivating a culture of excellence, while enhancing the student-athlete experience.”

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

We must acknowledge our past, sins and seek absolution

I

t is Sunday, early, and we’re in Hendersonville, N.C. It is overcast, raining, the remnants of a storm moving through this picturesque mountain town.

Normally, I would be sitting in a pew at St Mark’s Church in Port Royal. This sitting (and some standing) comes with a homily – what we Episcopalians call the Eucharist – and with words.

In this context words are called the Liturgy and they have been repeated over and over again for at least five centuries.

When I was younger I repeated an even older liturgy involving Latin words, sang hymns composed by Bach, and took communion in the form of a wafer. In those days I had a minor, non-speaking role as an altar boy.

This Sunday morning ritual got me in the habit of contemplating my spiritual self even thought I was only 10

SCOTT GRABER

years old. I found that I liked the simple, often repeated rules of Catholicism; and the concept of confession. Yes, I liked the exercise of excising one’s sins in a small dark room.

The best part of confession was absolution. The next best thing about confession was the fact that telling one’s sins, however serious, never meant “jail time.” Let me be clear on this point.

I never heard the priest say, “Scott, go over to the Provost Marshall’s office (my father was then in the U.S. Army) and turn yourself in; and then plead guilty to

vandalism or manslaughter when your case comes up for trial.”

The penalty that I got was saying a dozen Hail Marys or, at worst, saying a Rosary or two. Others, perhaps adults, may have gotten instruction to put a hundred dollars into the collection plate; or some other penance that involved some actual discomfort.

But not me.

I admit I do miss the opportunity to detail my sins, have somebody say that I am forgiven; and then spend 10 minutes praying to the Virgin Mary.

All of which brings me to the Asheville Citizen Times and today’s editorial on Critical Race Theory.

The North Carolina Legislature is surely trying to pass a budget, and to make executions happen again in their state, but the news this Sunday morning

is North Carolina’s effort to ban classroom discussion of Critical Race Theory. What these lawmakers seek — in a nutshell — is to stop the teaching “that an individual, solely by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously.”

I believe that most of us — save the Dali Lama or Pope Francis — harbor a little prejudice in our hearts. And in this instance I’m including white, yellow, brown and black hearts. And I believe it is OK to talk about this prejudice from time to time even if it gets in the way of a classroom discussion on Jane Austen or string theory.

But my problem with Critical Race Theory is not talk in the classroom, it’s the notion that White people will only act in the interests of Black people if it serves their own self interest. It is the

notion that in the 400 years of American history nothing has changed in the relationship between Blacks and Whites. It is the notion that nothing will ever change.

Derrick Bell, formerly of Harvard and often called the “Godfather” of Critical Race Theory, wrote “Faces at the Bottom of the Well.” “Faces” is a series of parables most making the point that racism is essentially permanent, ineradicable.

My early youth was spent in South Carolina, and I remember segregated schools; Blacks in the balconies at movie theaters; and race-restricted drinking fountains.

But in my ensuing, adult lifetime I’ve seen changes, and many dramatic upgrades, in the status of Black people.

I have been witness to the equal housing, voting and accommodations legislation; and have watched, recently, how newly registered

Black voters can change the outcome of a Presidential election.

Importantly, I have worked with Black attorneys and have argued cases in front of Black (female) judges.

And so I take issue with Derrick Bell’s (Critical Race Theory) writing that racism will always be with us.

But I also believe we must acknowledge our past, our sins, and bad actors like Pitchfork Ben Tillman and seek absolution.

But Derrick Bell would say (if he were alive) that forgiveness is impossible because racism will always be around.

Rather, I believe Dr. Martin Luther King who said, “The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.”

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

‘Hush now, girl, you can feel it, but then you got to free it.’

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s I settle into an armchair that feels more like a hug than just a piece of furniture, my favorite mug steams with productivity warm in my hands, memories flood, and her voice resounds in the peaceful corners of my mind. Anytime life gets a bit daunting, it is always her voice that tenderly brings me back to where I belong.

Lapping the miles is as attractive to me as splintered behind, but often my futile attempt to chase stillness.

Stillness has eluded me, one thing I can not reach.

Mary, my grandmother, understands my restless nature; my eccentricity is safe with her. It was to her I ran when storms were ap-

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proaching. Kindred souls of the wild kind, we can sit in silence, but rarely we sit.

Never did I feel an explanation of my blue in a world full of green was necessary.

I ran to her for silence, to busy my idle hands to calm a cluttered mind.

We didn't bake cookies, no doling out of compliments. Our relationship wasn't typical, but it was the

cornerstone of my youth.

Our hands were always dirty, discolored from the stain we used on the newly refinished wood floors — just me and Mary sanding, staining, and being alone together. I would break the silence only for essential observations such as hammering my finger or nearly losing a limb.

These days are as clear as her eyes to me.

One day tears were flowing. I didn't understand or rightly enjoy pain in my chest. My feet keeping pace with the pounding of my heart, the tall grass bent as the mud splattered against my skin. The path to Mary traveled more quickly that day. Skipping at least the first four stairs, I reached

her door. Weary of her reaction to my visible weakness, I wiped my tears with a dirtied tee shirt.

She opened the door, blue eyes piercing right through my tear-stained, mud-streaked face. Her eyes had a way of communicating when words failed.

She grabbed two glasses of sweet tea and motioned me to the porch.

It seemed forever until either of us spoke, but only minutes passed. The harder I tried to hold back, the faster the salty river fell to my lap. Finally, she said, “Hush now, girl, the sun don't shine every day.”

In the worst possible way, life had broken my heart.

To a child, rejection gives

birth to wounds with such veracity the scars never really heal. My favorite boots were as much a part of me as my big toe; how could I wear anything else?

I wore my boots because Mary wore hers. People I had considered friends had laughed and made my boots feel tighter on my feet than I ever remembered. Unable to even utter the words, I whispered, “I don't have any friends, mamaw.”

Her reply “right now is as good a time as any for you to learn.” My swollen eyes met hers as she continued, “You can feel it, but then you got to free it. Feelings will consume you, borrow time in the worst way. Get those tears out, scream if

you must, run it out if that is what it takes and set it free.”

Oddly enough, I understood.

It was comforting to have my tears acknowledged and purifying to know I can free such heavy feelings.

A conversation that reverberates throughout my life, so much wisdom in such a short phrase that kept me afloat through rough waters.

“Hush now, girl, you can feel it, but then you got to free it.”

Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@ gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative.

The Big Truth: It's a hard life wherever you go

ancy Griffith, an Austin, Texas native, incredible songwriter and singer, gave us these prophetic insights in 1989, set to lovely music that belied the sad Big Truth she was telling: “I was a child in the sixties Dreams could be held through TV With Disney, and Cronkite, and Martin Luther Oh, I believed, I believed, I believed Now, I am the backseat driver from America I am not at the wheel of control I am guilty, I am war, I am the root of all evil Lord, and I can't drive on the left side of the road It's a hard life It's a hard life It's a very hard life It's a hard life wherever you go If we poison our children with hatred

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Then, the hard life is all that they'll know And there ain't no place … for These kids to go” The toxicity of The Big Lies now completely infest one of our major political parties, and polls report that two-thirds of our citizens who identify with said party have drunk their poisonous cool aid in prodigious amounts. They believe the Big Lies, deadly hook, strong line and weighted sinker.

Faith in the Big Lies is paving the road upon which our kids will find to be a dead end. They are being taught hatred; thus, hatred will be

all that they know.

Real American patriots, thank god the majority, who do NOT believe in the ignorant fantasies of the Big Lies, must stand tall and courageously yell the Big Truths. If we do not teach our children The Big Lies, then they will believe The Big Truths. That is the only way to save our democratic republic form of government, which we have cherished for almost two and a half centuries.

But today, as at no time since the Civil War, our democracy and freedoms are under vicious attacks by the proponents of the foolish nonsense of The Big Lies.

As I have opined before, if our misguided government walks down the path of “folly,” we are destined to destroy this precious gift from our brilliant Founding Fathers (and Mothers).

This is not “Chicken Little” screaming the sky is falling,

or the little boy that the wolf is at our gates. It is Chicken Big warning us that the dark cloud of destruction hovers threateningly over our heads as never before. The Sword of Damocles is as real today as it was in ancient times.

Our greatest President, Abraham Lincoln, said that our republic was “… of the people, by the people and for the people.” What this means today is that “We The People …” – us, you and me, all true patriots have the responsibility ourselves to stand towering and fight the good battle to defeat The Big Lies (and numerous big liars that spew them) in order to save our nation from ruin.

Quoted many times in the past, but no less true today, Edmund Burke, that brilliant member of Britain’s 19th-century Parliament gave us this truism: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good

men to do nothing.”

The time has come now for good men and women to do something; and by all means necessary to succeed. We must attack the Big Lies and their corrupted liars with all the vigor and dedication historically exhibited by our citizens; their unvarnished bravery made our country the envy of the Free World. There is no more time to waste.

History has shown us that hate begets hate and that lies beget more, bigger and more vicious lies. Let us remember the warped “wisdom” of the world’s most evil but successful propogandist. The biggest of Liars preaching the biggest of Lies. Many millions died of those lies; just as more than 600,000 of our fellow American have died as a result of the spewing lies from the latest American liars.

Is it now long past time to learn the lessons history

has to teach us. Surely the time has come to recall and gain wisdom of historical events to help us reinforce the promises we offered in the opening stanza of the Constitution.

No more Jim Crow racist misgovernment; no more false science of black inferiority and white exceptionalism dictated by the false principles of failed eugenics; no more misguided decisions by the powers derived from foolish, idiotic, reckless and imprudent decisions that have NOT been in our own best interest. Live and learn, or live and die of the consequences of terminal stupidity. The choice is yours.

“Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers.

David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. You can reach him at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.

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It is always fun when time capsules are discovered and opened up.

Hidden or buried generations ago, they allow us to see how the people of that time lived and what they treasured. We are blessed to have a written time capsule from the early Christians, thanks to Justin Martyr, a famous Christian teacher in the second century who gave his life for Jesus and whose writings can still be read today.

Justin defended the Christian faith to the Roman Emperor.

In order to end the empire’s persecution of Christians, Justin wrote an open letter to the emperor himself around the year 150, explaining and defending Christianity in great detail. His account offers us a fascinating snapshot of Christian beliefs and practices in his day, barely a century after Jesus. Unlike the letters of Ignatius of Antioch, written to fellow Christians a few decades earlier, Justin’s work is a systematic explanation for the benefit of non-Christians.

Justin describes the Christian worship and practices of his day.

He writes that they gather together every Sunday, for “Jesus Christ our Savior rose from the dead on the same day.” There are readings from “the memoirs of the Apostles and the Prophets.” The leader verbally instructs those present, “exhorting the imitation of these good things.” Then bread and wine are brought forward, and the leader prays over them at considerable length, using the words of Jesus at the Last Supper. The bread and wine are then given to the people to receive. Afterward, deacons take a portion of this bread to those who are too sick to come to the worship.

Justin explains, “This food is called among us the Eucharist.”

Not everyone is allowed to receive the Eucharist, he explains, but only those who share their beliefs, have been baptized, and are living a holy life. “For not as common bread and common drink do we receive these; but in like manner as Jesus Christ our Savior, having been made flesh by the Word of God, had both flesh and blood for our salvation, so likewise have we been taught that the food which is blessed by the prayer of his word… is the flesh and blood of that Jesus who was made flesh.” The Christians of Justin’s day believed that the Eucharist is truly the body and blood of Jesus, not a symbol.

Justin is one of many “Early Church Fathers.”

The Early Church Fathers are Christian leaders from the first few centuries. As one reads their writings, one recognizes worship, practices, and beliefs that are still associated with the Catholic Church today. In particular, it is striking how much the Eucharist is central to their Sunday worship, and how these early Christians truly believed that Jesus is miraculously present in the Eucharist. Today, in Catholic churches throughout the world, Jesus continues to be present in our midst and offer himself to us as the Bread of Life.

One can read Justin’s letter by searching online for “The First Apology of Justin Martyr.” (“Apology” here means “explanation.”)

He describes Sunday worship in the final three paragraphs.

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