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ELECTION 2022

Race evolves as candidates battle for county auditor position

By Tony Kukulich With only two Republican candidates registered in the race for Beaufort County auditor, the winning candidate will likely be decided in the June 14 primary.

Candidates David Cadd and Willie Turral are seeking the office currently held by Jim Beckert, who was elected in 2014 and 2018.

Beckert’s tenure has been marked by turmoil. He’s been sued by Beaufort David County Treasurer Cadd Maria Walls and former Beaufort County Financial Officer Alicia Holland on charges related to harassment. He has also been sued twice by the county in an effort to compel him to perform the duties of the position.

Both Cadd and Turral assert that Beckert’s performance in the office, or lack thereof, has left the office in disarray.

“What drew me to the office was the need to get some outstanding leadership in that office,” Turral said. “As a resident of Beaufort County Willie Turral and chair of Beaufort County Young Republicans, I’m very familiar with the political landscape and where we

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Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner, left, is in a fight for reelection against challenger JoJo Woodward, right. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

The race for sheriff

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Tanner, Woodward vie for Beaufort County sheriff one more time

By Tony Kukulich When voters go to the polls to vote in the June 14 primary, there will be two familiar names listed in the race for sheriff of Beaufort County.

The incumbent, Sheriff P.J. Tanner, was first elected to the position 1998 in what was then his second bid for the role. He’s been Beaufort County’s sheriff ever since. Before the 2018 election, Tanner hadn’t faced a challenger since 2002.

“I have the experience and the insight in my 23-plus years to know what direction we should take,” Tanner said. I’ve got the ability and the resources to get things done. I have a proven track record of getting things done.”

Joey “JoJo” Woodward, who served under Tanner for a time in the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, is facing off against his former boss for the second time. He also ran against Tanner

in 2018. Woodward lost that contest, but captured 45% of the votes cast.

While the margin of Tanner’s victory was sound, there were only 1,696 votes that separated the winner from the loser in that contest.

“That told me that the citizens were really looking for a change,” Woodward said. “I still think they’re looking for a change today.”

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McMaster: SC ready for hurricane season

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, right, gives a press conference regarding state and county hurricane readiness Friday and urges all residents to prepare for any possible evacuation now and learn the routes out of their respective counties. Surrounding McMaster are Director of S.C. Department of Transportation Rob Perry; Lt. Col. Travis Manley, S.C. Highway Patrol and Kim Stenton, S.C. Emergency Management Division. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

By Mike McCombs We’re ready.

At least that’s the conclusion of South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster after he participated in a Hurricane fly-around exercise on Friday to assess the state’s preparedness as hurricane season gets into full swing.

Along with S.C. Highway Patrol Lt. Col. Travis Manley, S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Director of Traffic Engineering Rob Perry and S.C. Emergency Management Division Director Kim Stenson, McMaster met with emergency management officials in Horry, Charleston and Beaufort counties.

McMaster stressed preparation

in a media conference following his meeting with officials from Beaufort County and its municipalities at the Beaufort County Emergency Operations Center inside the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office at 2001 Duke Street.

“We’ve had a lot of hurricanes in South Carolina,” McMaster said.

“We’ve also got a lot of new people, people who have not been in South Carolina or any other state when a hurricane has arrived. So we want to try to educate everyone on what it takes to be fully prepared because a lack of preparation can have enormous consequences for our people, their property and even their relatives.”

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McMaster asked that residents to go to official sources for their information during a hurricane and not to trust social media, where he said information was often posted with good intentions only to be wrong. He also implored residents to implore their homes “before the hurricane has arrived and the wind is blowing and howling and the rain is hitting.”

Also, he said, like it or not, be prepared for an evacuation order.

“Sometimes people do not leave, sometimes things work out alright,” McMaster said, “and other times they work out with serious consequences.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

2 fine takes on mass shooting

Excellent piece by Mike McCombs on America’s Gun Troubles. Well thought out and eminently reasonable ideas for state legislators to address that could allow gun sales but limit who can buy guns and further the steps needed to hopefully eliminate mass shootings.

And Cherimie Crane Weatherford’s observations from a mother watching these horrors unfold is heartbreakingly true.

How fortunate we are to have these fine writers from our hometown newspaper put so well into perspective the thoughts so many of us are having and want our legislators to respond to. NOW. – Barbara Temple, Beaufort

McCombs was spot on (Mike McCombs) hit the nail on the head. Spineless Republicans continue to kowtow to the NRA. Until it’s one of their children who are massacred. Then you will hear a different story. It’s a travesty and will go on till they grow some balls.

– Mike Sutton, Coosaw Point

Disappointed in Scallate Beaufort’s recent Memorial Day parade was a wonderful display of patriotic enthusiasm and support for those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms.

But I was disappointed to hear the float for one of the County Council candidates, Josh Scallate, advertising support from the

Maltese Gun Club. I happen to be familiar with the Yemassee-based gun club and know of the concerns it has created for its neighbors who have been subjected to stray bullets striking their homes.

Upon further inspection, I heard in Mr. Scallate’s Statement of Economic Interests on file with the S.C. Department of Ethics, he receives an unspecified amount of income from that same gun club.

With the country reeling in despair at the latest rash of gun violence, I find it sad, and disturbing that an individual seeking votes to an office on our County Council, would be promoting his association with a gun club that welcomes not just guns and rifles but the deadly assault weapons that have taken the lives of so many innocents.

Unfortunately the national death and injured toll from gun related incidents doesn't seem to be decreasing and all precautions should be taken to keep South Carolina from receiving such continued unfavorable publicity.

– Miriam Mitchell, Seabrook

Thank you for Larry Dandridge’s articles I am a Beaufort resident and a must reader of all the weekly articles by Larry Dandridge.

As a 100% service connected disabled veteran from the USMC, he has helped me, along with so many of his colleagues, in finding a job when I returned from the Middle East, resumes, hiring processes, etc.

Dandridge and his articles are extremely valuable to me/us that I depend on his articles to keep me informed to include new information or changes that we may or

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As an employee of a Military Friendly Employer, these articles are helping my organization find more ways to mentor, hire and provide help to veterans, spouses and their family members being hired and successful within.

Additionally, Dandridge’s articles have helped me tremendously, but I have also contacted him for help a couple times over the years and he has graciously provided me with valuable advice on how to help veterans with employment and how to become a better or improve as a military friendly employer.

I would like to thank you for your time and for allowing me to write a few sentences about Dandridge that helps so many of us.

I would also like to thank you for continuing to publish his articles, it truly means the world to so many of us.

– Mike Russell, Beaufort

It’s time to address mental illness These are the rants of a retired chief of police with more than 45 years in law enforcement experience. The only thing I can say about the school shooter is mental illness. We have long overlooked this illness, dropped it in the laps of local law enforcement and ignored it. It’s about time it is addressed.

When the FBI discovered there were serial killers roaming the streets of our country, they developed a specialized unit, "Criminal Profiling Unit", to compile data, analyze, track, arrest and assist in their prosecutions. I’m of the opinion that if they have not already done so, it is about time

the FBI develop and implement a unit that specialize in compiling data on school shooters and share their findings with local law enforcement.

I believe they have the resources to develop such a computerized program to profile, detect and target these individuals. The data already exists because of the many years of school shootings which have occurred in this country. I believe that the FBI has the technical expertise and personnel to develop an algorithm to search firearm purchased databases and compare this data with mental health records.

I further believe that the FBI should be mandated to provide local FBI offices and local law enforcement agencies with discovered profiles of individuals so that they may be further investigated.

The FBI should be mandated by either a Presidential Executive Order or Congressional Mandate to work closely with local law enforcement so that they can have an up-close and personal examination of these individuals.

In the interim, we have billions of unspent dollars issued to cities and towns for COVID relief. This money should be directed to fund school security plans, teaching training and coordinated programs with local law enforcement to insure and enhance student safety and protection. Additionally, with these funds a trained law enforcement officer could be placed in almost every school in the United States. Our children are worth it.

– Anthony R. Scott, Dataw Island. Scott, a retired law enforcement officer, was Chief of Police for Athol, Mass.; Rock Island, Ill.; and Holyoke, Mass.

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Are we ready when it happens here?

BEAUFORT t’s been more than a week since Uvalde, Texas became a household word for a very sad reason. And it’s been another week while politicians, after offering their prayers, backed into their respective corners and reiterated the same, tired pro and con arguments about gun control.

During this same week, parents and concerned citizens shout “do something,” and more shootings have taken place elsewhere in the country.

A lot of Americans are feeling pretty hopeless about the situation, unable to make “the other side” see sense.

But let’s take a look at the local situation. WARNING. There’s not a lot of encouragement here, either.

The day after the Uvalde shooting, Beaufort County School Superintendent Frank Rodriguez called a press con-

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ference, attended by the local enforcement folks, including Sheriff P.J. Tanner who’s running for reelection.

While the folks on the podium didn’t mention it, The Island Packet reminded readers that at least six students were referred to family court last month for fighting. At least two of those had brought knives with them into the schools.

Just this past weekend, a 15-year-old was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Beaufort.

The Hilton Head High

School Class of 2022 celebrated their graduation with recognition of a fellow classmate no longer with them.

Khalil Singleton was only 8 years old when he was killed by a stray bullet from fighting neighbors.

The incidents are here, right in our own neighborhoods, it doesn’t take much to string them together.

The Superintendent and law enforcement officers try to assure us they’re trying to prepare for an eventuality. They conduct state-mandated drills and employ trained security guards to try and protect the campuses.

But do they have the “adequate” resources, whatever “adequate” happens to be?

Are there budget constraints, and if so, isn’t now the time to be talking about them as the County Council studies the bottom lines and look for ways to avoid unpopular tax increases.

Burton woman succumbs to gunshot wound

By Tony Kukulich A 35-year-old Burton resident was shot to death Tuesday night, May 31.

Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim on the 600 block of Broad River Blvd., in Burton shortly before midnight. The victim, identified as Amber Doray, was discovered by deputies in a vehicle.

The scene was secured to allow Beaufort County

Emergency Medical Services paramedics to respond. Paramedics attempted life-saving efforts and transported Doray to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital. She was pronounced dead a short time later.

Sheriff's Office investigators and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene for forensic evidence and interviewed witnesses. A forensic autopsy is scheduled to be conducted at the Medical

University of South Carolina.

Anyone who has information is encouraged to contact Staff Sergeant Todd Duncan at 843-255-3418 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.

Tony Kukulich comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

How much of those budgets are earmarked for mental health programs? It’s hard to tell, looking at the multi-page documents.

We do know the county coroner is adding a pathologist to help with autopsy services.

What does that say about our priorities?

It’s not just water under the bridge OKATIE – Curious to know how many saw a little notice last week from the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority asking water customers to cut back on their water usage because of an emergency.

Turns out the emergency was caused by electrical power surges at the Authority’s Okatie treatment plant where water from the Savannah River is processed for 63,000 customers in Beaufort and Jasper Counties.

The notice asked that cus-

tomers refrain from washing cars and filling swimming pools, only wash full loads of clothes or dirty dishes until the pumps could be replaced later in the day.

Surrounded by rivers and streams, Lowcountry residents don’t traditionally worry about water shortages. Water shortages are a problem out west, or in other countries.

Couldn’t happen here, right?

A lot has been said about water shortages, yes, in the Lowcountry. In 1970, the Ralph Nader Study group issued a report on regional water demands focusing on our neighbors, Savannah’s uses for not just residential but industrial customers.

There’s been a lot of studies done and utilities like BJWSA have long-range plans to try and meet future water needs.

The treatment facility at Purrysburg, in Jasper County, is being expanded to double its capacity to meet the needs

of all the new residents moving to the area.

For years, the Authority has been urging residents to stagger their water usages on certain days, based on even, or odd-numbered addresses.

They’ve developed a “no watering Monday” landscaping campaign, asking residents to cut back on their water use in exchange for the opportunity to possibly win a $25 credit on their bills.

No, we’re not in a water shortage crisis but BJWSA did hit a new daily record high last month – 34.9 million gallons.

It’s something else to think about as you stand outside and water your flowers.

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.

Search leads to arrest of suspect in St. Helena assault

From staff reports Law enforcement officers apprehended 19-year-old Vincent Medlock after he assaulted a family member and discharged a firearm in a Melody Lane residence on St. Helena Island, Monday, June 6.

No one was injured, but a vehicle parked outside the residence was struck by gunfire.

Early Monday afternoon, Beaufort County Sheriff’s

Office deputies responded to a report of an assault and battery at the Melody Lane address. Medlock reportedly fled the scene on foot before they arrived.

Deputies established a perimeter and initiated a search utilizing K9s. Medlock was located late in the afternoon and taken into custody without incident. He was charged with three counts of assault and battery; use of a vehi-

cle without permission and malicious injury to personal property.

Medlock was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center and incarcerated.

According to Beaufort County records, Medlock was previously arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on May 11, 2022 and charged with simple possession of crack cocaine and unlawful carrying of a pistol.

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Dr. Penn brings wide-ranging experience to the practice, specializing not only in routine GI procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy, but also in advanced endoscopic therapies. He has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and currently serves on the Professionalism Committee at the American College of Gastroenterology.

The Kentucky native came to Beaufort Memorial from Macon, Ga., where he had practiced at the Medical Center of Central Georgia/Atrium Heath Navicent, and held a faculty appointment at Mercer University School of Medicine, continuing the academic research and work with trainees that have been a rewarding part of his career.

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Update: Arrest made in Beaufort shooting that injured two juvenile girls

From staff reports Investigators arrested a 15-year-old female Thursday, June 2, in connection with a shooting Tuesday night in Beaufort where an apparent drug deal went awry and two juvenile girls were wounded.

Beaufort Police investigators also executed a search warrant at the juvenile’s residence at Waters at Ribaut Apartments.

The juvenile is being charged with two counts of attempted murder, armed robbery, and conspiracy, and was taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to await her initial court appearance.

Investigators have also identified two additional juveniles as persons of interest in this incident and the investigation continues.

Officers from the Beaufort Police Department were dispatched to The Salvation Army, 2505 North Street, for a possible burglary in progress shortly after 9 p.m. The first officer to arrive heard several gunshots and observed a vehicle leaving the parking lot at a high rate of speed.

Two subjects fled the scene on foot toward the Waters at

Ribaut Apartments. At least one of the subjects appeared to be carrying a firearm.

The speeding vehicle was stopped nearby and officers discovered that it was occupied by four juvenile females. Two of the occupants were suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The girls told the police

that they had traveled to the Salvation Army location to meet another female to conduct an illicit drug transaction. When they arrived, two men, each armed with a handgun, approached the girls and demanded money. The girls attempted to flee and the two assailants began shooting into the car, striking two of the girls. Each girl suffered a wound to her arm.

It is unclear if the female arrested is the female the girls in the car were to meet.

The two shooting suspects remain at large.

The Beaufort Police Department investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact Investigator Josh Dowling at 843-3227950. Callers can remain anonymous.

FIRST FRIDAY

Two-year-old Otto Liipfert IV finds his dad, Otto Liipfert III, on stage, left, playing the banjo with the rest of The Cluster Shucks during First Friday on Bay Street. The band also includes Ben Coppage on guitar and Jason Ward playing the mandolin. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Angie Hughes, left, and granddaughter Layla Adkins take a break and sit on the curb at Bay and West streets during First Friday while Steve Baxter and his little dog Bebe make their way around them.

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Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M..

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M..

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M..

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M..

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M..

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 7/7/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M..

The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910.

The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910.

The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910.

The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910.

The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910.

The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910.

Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 13121365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2507-W40B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: ANNE F. ISAACS & RONALD J. ISAACS, PO BOX 1221, LAKE GROVE, NY 11755-0521.

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Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 13121365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2506-W29B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: NORA JEAN MATTHEWS , GENERAL DELIVERY, PORTLAND, OR 97208-999.

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Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 13121365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1202-W35B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: NANCY D. RICHER , 3817 23RD AVE SW, NAPLES, FL 34117.

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The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3941 at Pages 1994, records of Beaufort County, SC.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3544 at Pages 2168, records of Beaufort County, SC.

Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1502-W49O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: DARRYL CHEEK & GLENDA ROBERTS CHEEK, 13709 HICKORY CREEK DR., HASLET, TX 76052-2435.

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Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 13121365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2403-W1B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: WALTER JUNIOR UNDERWOOD & LA SHAUNDA L. UNDERWOOD, 1393 LEICSTER CT, HAMPTON, GA 30228-3333.

Junior Lienholder: , .

Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 13121365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1404-W28O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: CATHERINE ADELE JONES & SHERI LYNN MOORE, 144 THOMAS BLVD, HAMILTON, OH 45013.

Junior Lienholder: , .

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3632 at Pages 389, records of Beaufort County, SC.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3963 at Pages 331, records of Beaufort County, SC.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3802 at Pages 124, records of Beaufort County, SC.

The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are

The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are

The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are

The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are

The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are

Amount currently in default (including interest) $67,431.85 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 874.63 Total Amount Due $ 68,656.48 With a per diem of $ 21.00

Amount currently in default (including interest) $32,693.73 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 876.27 Total Amount Due $ 33,920.00 With a per diem of $ 14.34

Amount currently in default (including interest) $8,837.65 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 426.91 Total Amount Due $ 9,614.56 With a per diem of $ 3.63

Amount currently in default (including interest) $22,479.33 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 426.91 Total Amount Due $ 23,256.24 With a per diem of $ 9.96

Amount currently in default (including interest) $31,639.20 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 426.91 Total Amount Due $ 32,416.11 With a per diem of $ 11.32

Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter.

Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter.

Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter.

Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter.

Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter.

The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345.

An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345.

An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345.

An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345.

An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345.

An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345.

King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3723 at Pages 1831, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $27,558.60 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 878.73 Total Amount Due $ 28,787.33 With a per diem of $ 12.31 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter.

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NEWS

Digging for Stuarts Town The Burton Fire District and Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services responded to a motor vehicle collision on Broad River Blvd., on Monday morning in which three people were injured, one potentially serious.

3 hurt, 1 seriously in Broad River Blvd. wreck

Chester DePratter, head of the research division of the University of South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, far right, on Monday narrates the digging of the 1-foot-by-2-foot hole where researches hope to find remnants of “Stuarts Town,” a Scottish colony founded in 1684.

Photo by Bob Sofaly.

NEWS BRIEFS

PA joins Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists

Eliana Specht, a board-certified physician assistant, has joined Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists after recently completing a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South University in Savannah.

At the practice, Specht assists Dr. Vandit Sardana, a board-certified and fellowship-trained Eliana orthopedic surgeon, Specht in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of bone and joint disorders and, of particular note, in the minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgeries in which he specializes. She sees patients with him in both the Port Royal and the Okatie practice locations.

Earlier, Specht, a North Carolina native who grew up in Virginia Beach, worked as an emergency department technician at Sentara Norfolk Gener-

Season from page A1

He added, “You can rebuild property, but you can’t rebuild people.”

“Know your zone, prepare your home, remember your route,” Stenson recited.

“Remember your evacuation route” is the part of that message officials gave the most weight.

Manley said there are 35 evacuation routes. Which one you use depends on the zone in which you live. He said it was important that residents, when evacuating, followed their prescribed routes and not their GPS. These routes have been constructed in an effort to manage traffic flow.

Residents can find their zone and their route at the SCEMD’s online hurricane guide at hurricane.sc. From there, residents can also download the S.C. Emergency Management app for their smartphones, allowing access to important hurricane information on the move.

“Prepare now, know your zone, know your route,” Manley said.

A full-scale evacuation requires the efforts of law enforcement, first responders and hundreds of SCDOT employees, as well, according to Perry. He said he has already driven all 35 evacuation routes to make sure the

al Hospital, a Level I trauma center in Norfolk, Va. She holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg.

League of Women Voters Beaufort holding annual meeting

The League of Women Voters Beaufort (LWVB) will hold its annual meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church Meeting Room.

The first part of the meeting will include dinner for $40 per person (reservations are required and can be made at lwvbeaufort@gmail. com). The special guest will be Marie Smalls, Director of the Beaufort County Board of Elections. Student Challenge Winners will be announced at the Challenge Awards Presentation, as well.

The second part of the meeting, starting at 7 p.m., will be open to LWVB members and will include votes on the LWVB budget, the bylaw amendments and the voting for new members to the Board of Directors.

June LIBPA meeting set

The Lady’s Island Business Professional Association will hold its June meeting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, June 14 at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. Colonel Karl R. Arbogast, USMC, Commander of MCAS Beaufort, will be the featured speaker.

Stop by for coffee and conversation concerning the community.

Sea Island Rotary hosting blood drive June 14

Sea Island Rotary Club will stage its quarterly Community Service blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, at the Hilton Garden Inn on Boundary Street in Beaufort, in the Big Red Bloodmobile.

All donors will receive a $20 eGift card and a OneBlood gift along with a wellness checkup that will include blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. All time slots are currently available. Sign up online at https://donor-

With the hurricanes we’ve had over the years, we’ve had just about every kind of storm from every direction.” rector Stenson knows better than anyone else, this is a timing thing. We’re looking about the impact of a hurricane on our coast. It’s all about timing.”

McMaster reaffirmed his confidence in the state’s preparation by touting the experience of the majority of officials involved in the planning.

“Most of the people involved this year have been involved before,” he said. “There are some new folks, but it’s quite an experienced team.

With the hurricanes we’ve had over the years, we’ve had just about every kind of storm from every direction.”

And the Governor reiterated why residents in Beaufort County should be just as prepared.

“The reason they call it the Lowcountry is because it’s low,” McMaster said “The water gets here quicker than everywhere else.”

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

June meeting set for Beaufort Indivisible

Beaufort Indivisible will hold its June meeting at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road.

Featured speakers will be Marilyn Harris and York Glover Sr. Harris is a 2022 Democratic candidate for Beaufort County Council District 2 (MCAS/Beaufort/Lady’s Island/ Fripp Island). Glover represents District 3 (Beaufort/Lady’s Island/St. Helena Island/Parris Island) on the Beaufort County Council. His term expires in 2024.

The event is free and open to the public.

BE READY FOR A HURRICANE The Beaufort County government recently published these tips for the 2022 Hurricane Season: •

Visit South Carolina Emergency Management Division's information page hurricane.sc for all the preparation information, as well as to download the S.C. Emergency Management app for smartphones.

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To receive direct announcements and alerts from Beaufort County through text or email, sign up at Beaufort County Government (https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ SCBEAUFORT/subscriber/new) or Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (https://bcso.net/).

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The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office’s Emergency Management Division leads the County’s response to natural disasters and will be the primary source of local information when a storm threatens. After a storm has passed, operations then shift to Beaufort County Disaster Recovery (https:// beaufortcountydisasterrecovery.net/).

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In addition to the Beaufort County Government and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, for regular updates on preparations, County road and traffic changes, live-streams of state and local press conferences, evacuation orders, recovery efforts, County services, and post-storm damage reports, follow the Beaufort County Emergency Management Division (https://bcso.net/our-agency/emergency-managementdivision/).

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Likewise, town and city leaders will regularly update their residents with live-stream videos, messages from elected leaders, and detailed information specific to their localities.

Follow the City of Beaufort (https://www.cityofbeaufort.org/), the Town of Port Royal (https://www.portroyal.org/) or the Town of Yemassee (https://www.townofyemassee.org/).

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Announcements from Gov. Henry McMaster’s office and state emergency management officials can be found on Twitter at @henrymcmaster and @SCEMD. And on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/HenryMcMaster and https://www. facebook.com/SCEMD.

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Two important weather sites to bookmark ahead of time are the National Hurricane Center (https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/), which will provide regular updates on the hurricane’s potential timing, path, wind speeds and storm surge; and the National Weather Service in Chsrleston (https://www.weather.gov/ chs/), which provides more location-specific forecasts for potential flooding and wind speeds.

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Things to consider if an evacuation order is issued: if staying with family or friends who live inland is an option for you, it is a good idea to make those arrangements ahead of time.

If you intend to use a public shelter, the locations of which are outside Beaufort County and will be announced once an evacuation has been ordered, make plans to evacuate early.

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For more tips on what you can do now to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones in the event of a hurricane, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

– Henry McMaster, South Carolina Governor proper signage is present.

Up next? A full-scale evacuation simulation.

That exercise will happen the morning of Thursday, June 9 – a simulation of what a full-scale event will be.

“We will not be closing any roadways,” Manley said.

“We will be staging assets with our partners … on the shoulder of the road. We ask the public to please pay attention (Thursday). We’ll start off early in the morning.

Pay attention for our first responders on the side of the road for this exercise.”

Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner said in the instance an actual evacuation was needed, the key is knowing when to order it. “… We know that we have had a huge influx (of people) and how that has impacted the coast of South Carolina,” Tanner said. “The challenge for us in our evacuation as we move citizens off the coast inward for safety, we’ve got a lot more people that we’re moving, which increases the volume of traffic. I know Di-

portal.oneblood.org/donate-now or call 843-321-0196 for assistance registering.

OneBlood takes care to ensure that the donation process is safe and secure from the COVID virus, seasonal influenza and other illnesses, and makes extra cleanings, sterilization, wearing masks and similar precautions, standard operating procedure.

From staff reports Just before 6:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, Burton firefighters and county EMS responded to a motor vehicle collision on Broad River Blvd. just past the elementary school. Initial reports stated an occupant had been ejected and was lying in the roadway unconscious.

Emergency crews arrived on scene to a heavily damaged SUV that had rolled over. All occupants were out of the vehicle. The passenger who was believed to have been ejected said they were not ejected but had crawled out.

Burton firefighter/EMTs and EMS personnel worked to treat and stabilize the injures. One occupant, who was believed to have been ejected, sustained potentially serious injuries.

BMH, Amedisys announce home health joint venture From staff reports A joint venture between Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) and Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED), a national provider of home health, hospice, personal care and high-acuity care, has been formed to provide a more coordinated, full-continuum of care and improve the transition from hospital to home. The agreement will be finalized on or around Friday, July 1.

“We see this partnership as a means to extend the care that patients trust Beaufort Memorial to provide in the comfort of their own home,” BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley, MHA, said in a release. “By building upon our longstanding relationship with Amedisys, we will continue to develop innovative ways of delivering care.”

Amedisys has been a preferred provider for BMH since 2017.

After the agreement is finalized, the current Amedisys Home Health location on Lady’s Island will do business as Beaufort Memorial Home Health Care, an Amedisys partner; and the home health location in Bluffton will continue doing business as Amedisys Home Health of Bluffton.

Home health services include skilled nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social work; and home health aides to assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and eating.

“Clinical partnerships like this allow us to extend services beyond the hospital walls to a familiar and nurturing environment,” Baxley said. “By combining our expertise and experience we are working to fulfill the mission of Beaufort Memorial to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care.”

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Coffee With Your Congresswoman

Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC1), right, answers questions during her “Coffee with Your Congresswoman” event on Thursday at her Beaufort office at 712 Boundary Street. Mace answered myriad questions from more than 30 attendees ranging from her position on marijuana and gun control to how difficult is to get anything passed through Congress. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Woodward started his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1986 and held a number of roles until he was promoted to captain and given responsibility for the southern half of the county in 2013. After the 2018 election loss to Tanner, he left the office and went to work as an investigator for the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. He left that position to concentrate on this year’s election race.

Chief among Woodward’s concerns is the current staffing level at the agency.

“Sheriff Tanner, through his own words, is 40-something people down in the Sheriff’s Office,” Woodward said. “He’s got 47 openings.

That fluctuates from time to time. I’m sure they hire a few and lose a few more. He also told the county council that he has 50 people eligible to retire. If those 50 people walked off the job tomorrow, that’s going to leave a very bad situation for the Sheriff’s Office.”

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have our strengths and our weaknesses. One of the glaring weaknesses in the Beaufort County political structure is the auditor’s office which has misperformed for the greater part of eight years.

As somebody who’d been involved in public service for the last 15 years, I’ve always wanted to go into the fire, where I’m needed the most.

This was the biggest need that we have in front of us.”

Turral cites his experience in nonprofit leadership and his ability to communicate as key factors that will restore the lines of communication between the auditor, treasurer, county assessor and the county administrator.

“Those offices, although separate, need to work together,” Turral said. “They have to

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Staffing has been a concern for law enforcement agencies across the state, Tanner said. Earlier this year, he commissioned a study of law enforcement salaries, and as a result of that study base salaries for the entire staff were increased. The move was intended to improve the retention of existing staff and attract qualified candidates to the department. He said the move is having the desired effect.

“Our application pool is growing by the day,” Tanner said. “Because of our starting salaries, we’re getting more applications from certified law enforcement officers from around the state that are looking at Beaufort County as an opportunity to work because of the salary and benefits, as well as the community as a whole.”

The number of shootings, particularly north of the Broad River is another area of concern for both candidates.

“We’ve got to have the community behind us,” Woodward said. “The community doesn’t trust P.J. Tanner’s staff. There’s good officers out there, and they’re

working as hard as they can.

But you’ve got to have that community element out there helping you, talking to you. When they see something, they say something. As sheriff, you cannot blame the citizens of Beaufort County for the crime problem. The bottom line is that we’ve got to do more to solve crimes.

To solve crimes, you’ve got to have boots on the ground.”

Woodward went on to say that, as he sees it, there are too many supervisors in the ranks of the Sheriff’s Office.

His plan is to put some of them on the street.

Tanner believes the solution to the problem will be found in changes to the criminal justice system.“We’ve got to have some local criminal justice reform,” Tanner said. “We’ve got to have swift justice. It starts with the arrest, but that’s only the beginning. From there it needs to go through the criminal justice system swiftly. And there needs to be punishment. There needs to be people held accountable and understand that there are consequences for committing crime. The victims need

to feel vindicated that something has been done with their case.”

In the 2018 election, Tanner won most precincts north of the Broad River as well as Hilton Head Island and Sun City. Woodward had an exceptionally strong showing in Bluffton, a fact that he attributes to his time leading the department’s southern division. His effort to expand his name recognition north of the Broad River was hampered by the short election cycle, he said.

“I only campaigned for 10 weeks,” he explained. “This time I’m literally running from event to event and trying to make that difference up, get my name out there and get people to see us.

It’s been very difficult because there is only a certain amount of time from when you file until the primary.”

In a strange twist in the hard-fought campaign, Woodward’s campaign manager, John Acker, admitted to manipulating the Facebook account of South Carolina State Representative Bill Herbkersman (R, 118), a Tanner supporter. Acker

reportedly used Herbkersman’s account to like posts on Woodward’s Facebook page, and he deleted Herb-

work together to provide the best tax experience for the taxpayer. That didn’t happen primarily due to the corrosive leadership in the auditor’s office. That’s something I seek to address and fix.”

Cadd, a military veteran with 30 years of service, is seeking elected office for the first time. He spent five years working in the auditor’s office under Beckert until he was terminated just days after he filed a grievance. In the grievance, he complained that Beckert created a hostile work environment and undermined Cadd’s ability to do his job as deputy auditor. That action motivated Cadd to seek elected office.

“As I worked as deputy auditor before, I believe I know the ins and outs of the office,” Cadd said. “I know the 10 different property taxes and the laws that govern them. We’re all governed by the state laws and I’ve been trained by the state to do the job. I think I’m

best suited to go in there and turn this place around.”

Noting that he is the only candidate with experience in the office, Cadd identified a number of steps that he sees as necessary to improve the operation of the auditor's office.

“We’ve got to have cooperation – we have to rebuild that trust and cooperation with people inside the county and outside. We’ve gotta improve customer service. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough training to ensure that if you walk in the office and I walk in the office with the same problem we get the same answers.

You’ve got to put the integrity back in there and you’ve got to be transparent to the public. Most importantly, you need to be professional.”

Cadd did not seek donations or endorsements for his campaign. Turral received support from the Beaufort County Republican Party and

endorsements from Sheriff P.J. Tanner and S.C. Sen. Tom Davis among others. However, a recent video that posted of Turral reportedly recorded in 2020 in which he made comments critical of police and disparaged former President Trump, those endorsements have evaporated.

“I could not be more disappointed about a political newcomer to the Republican Party than I am about the recent developments involving Willie Turral,” said Tanner in a May 29 social media post. “I watched a live stream video that was recorded in 2020, in which Willie displays anti-police views and other radical viewpoints. I am very disappointed and have stripped any and all connection of him to my campaign and to me personally.”

Turral explained that the video was made prior to his joining the Republican Party, and was in response to racial

unrest that followed the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in 2020 while in police custody. Derek Chauvin, A White police officer with the Minneapolis Police Department, knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes causing Floyd’s death. The incident sparked protests and riots across the country and around the world.

“I thought at the moment I had a decision to make,” Turral explained in a social media post on May 30. “I can become bitter or I can become better, and I chose better.”

Turral went on to say that the video represents who he was then, not who he has become over the last two years and pointed to his work growing the ranks of the Beaufort Young Republicans and evidence of his commitment to conservative ideals.

“Everybody can change,” Cadd countered. “You just can’t change to get a job.”

THE JUNE 14 PRIMARY Election Day Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring your Photo ID or voter registration card if you do not have a Photo ID. Voter can find their precinct at Scvotes.gov.

Early Voting Early voting ends Friday, June 10 at 5 p.m. Bring your Photo ID or voter registration card if you do not have a Photo ID. Early voting locations include: • Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County (Main office) 15 John Galt Road Beaufort, S.C. 29906 • Bluffton Recreation Center (Satellite office) 61B Ulmer Road Bluffton, S.C. 29910 • Hilton Head Government Complex 539 William Hilton Parkway Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928 • St. Helena Branch Library 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road St. Helena Island, S.C. 29920

kersman’s video in which he endorsed Tanner. Acker admitted his actions in a Facebook posting that appeared on Herbkersman’s Facebook page Monday morning.

“I made a mistake and over zealous decision in deleting the endorsement video of Rep. Bill Herbkersman to Sheriff PJ Tanner,” wrote Acker. “It was wrong. I have apologized to both candidates and I also apologize to the voters of Beaufort county. Neither JoJo Woodward nor Rep. Herbkersman we’re [sic] aware of my actions, they were mine and mine alone. This was a major mistake on my part, something I will learn from and never do again.”

It will be up to voters to decide what, if anything, this blunder will cost Woodward and how it might impact the outcome of the race.

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

The primary responsibilities of the auditor are to assemble the county’s records of real and personal property and to calculate individual property taxes to be paid each year.

The auditor prepares the official tax book, which lists the owners of taxable property, the real and personal property that they own, and the equalized value of that property. The auditor provides a copy of the tax book to the treasurer. This book is the treasurer’s warrant for the collection of taxes, assessments and penalties. Both property tax books, held by the auditor and treasurer, are called the county duplicate.

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

ELECTION 2022

A brief look at the June 14 primary

By Mike McCombs With the June 14 South Carolina primary approaching quickly, let’s take a look at the races where the primary votes have an impact – races where candidates are actually facing opposition – using information collected by the League of Women Voters Beaufort, the S.C. League of Women Voters, and the national League of Women Voters’ Vote411.org, as well as the websites of the candidates.

We’ll focus first on the local races and move outward to the statewide races.

Beaufort County Council, District 2 – Republican Challenger David Bartholomew is taking on incumbent Paul Sommerville to see who will face Democrat Marilyn Harris in November.

An attorney with Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm, Bartholomew supports engaged responsible growth and environmental protection and David transparency Bartholomew in county government. He touts flexible zoning codes and already established state and federal programs to assist in building affordable housing, and he hopes to push developers to promote green spaces in their developments.

He wants to manage growth to stay ahead of infrastructure.

Sommerville, a 16-year member of County Council, says he is focused on regional land and historic preservation, preserving the quality of water in the region, and economic development.

He wants to Paul develop an Sommerville a f f o r d a b l e housing trust and require that a portion of developments be reserved for affordable housing. He continues to support public land purchases and conservation easements to preserve rural and critical areas and prevent overdevelopment.

Beaufort County Council, District 4 – Republican Incumbent Alice Howard is facing challengers Ashley McElveen and Josh Scallate.

A two-term incumbent, Howard hopes to establish a Beaufort/Jasper Housing Trust Fund with county and other local governments to assist in the efforts to increase affordable housing.

She is focused Alice on finding Howard traffic solutions for Ribaut Road, limiting growth to areas of the county where infrastructure already supports

it, diversifying economic development, protecting the environment and water quality through support of the Rural and Critical Lands program.

A first responder in the c o m m u n i t y, Scallate touts responsible growth.

He is in favor of building upon the Rural and Josh Critical Lands Scallate program and making sure growth doesn’t outpace resources. He wants to focus on the high percentage of residents who are cost-burdened by housing. And with such a large portion of the budget devoted to public safety, Scallate believes those agencies should be held more accountable for issues such as crime rates.

McElveen is an owner of McElveen Bail Bonding. She did not respond to the LWVB request for information.

State House of Representatives, District 121 – Democratic Marvin Lamar Bowens is challenging incumbent Michael Rivers Sr. Rivers is seeking his fourth term in the S.C. House. He is a member of the House Legislative Oversight Committee, as well as the Education and Public Works Committee.

Bowens did not respond to the LWV questionnaire.

State House of Representatives, District 121 – Republican Eric Erickson and Timothy Swain are running to see who will be on the ballot in November.

Erickson is the principal attorney at Beaufort’s Eric Erickson Law Erickson Firm. He is a former special prosecutor for the S.C. Attorney General’s office and a public defender.

Swain, employed in construction, supports school choice, mandatory voter ID, cleaning up voter rolls, and rejects vaccine mandates.

U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District – Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace is facing a challenge from Katie Arrington, who defeated former S.C. Governor Mark Sanford in the 2018 Republican primary. Lynz Piper-Loomis is also on the ballot, but she has thrown her support behind Arrington.

Lynz The winner Piper-Loomis will face Dr. Annie Andrews (Democratic), Lucas Devan Faulk (Labor) and Jo-

seph Oddo (Alliance) in the November general election.

Endorsed by Donald Trump, Arrington opposes abortion, supports a wall on the border with Mexico and vows to help solve American supply Katie chain issues Arrington to bring down inflation. She supports elimination of the Department of Education.

Mace, the first female graduate of The Citadel, supports parents’ control over education, vowing to stop “lawless mandates,” Critical Race Nancy Theory, bioMace logical males competing in women’s sports and radical ideologies in the classroom.

She opposes abortion, vows to secure the Southern border, will defend the second amendment and supports Ukraine.

U.S. Senate – Democratic Catherne Fleming Bruce, Angela Geter and Krystle Matthews face off to see who will challenge incumbent Republican Tim Scott in the November general election.

Bruce aims to work with the opposition to pass legislation, ensure the government is safe from domestic threats and ensure the vitality of a democratic government.

Geter, a U.S. Air Force veteran, hopes to find common ground on all issues that affect S.C., and reform the filibuster rule.

Matthews, a former state representative, wants to protect voting rights, rein in student debt, promote affordable housing and promote criminal justice reform.

Commissioner of Agriculture – Republican Longtime incumbent Hugh Weathers will face challengers Bob Rozier and Bill Bledsoe to see who will face David Edmund (Green) and Chris Nelums (United Citizens) in the general election.

A veterinarian, Bledsoe is a Soil and Water Conservation Commissioner in Spartanburg County. He says S.C. is in a war of biological weapons, supply chain warfare, counterfeiting warfare, election hacking, and human trafficking.

Rozier has worked in seed development and wants to give a voice to S.C. farmers again. He wonders if poor decisions with our tax dollars represent South Carolina interests, Weathers, commissioner for 17 years, vows to continue to stress the importance of local food sources and less dependence on imports, creating opportunity for South Carolina’s farmers and providing for improved food safety.

State Superintendent of Education – Democratic Gary Burgess, Lisa Ellis and Jerry Govan are vying for the nomination to face a republican opponent and Patricia Mickel (Green) in the general election to see who will replace current Superintendent Molly Spearman, who chose not to run for reelection.

A career educator with a doctorate, Burgess hopes to improve academic excellence with more rigorous expectations. He believes schools should be locally controlled by parents and educators. And he want to retain good teachers by improving pay and create more professional teaching environments – enterprise and engagement must be encouraged.

A career educator, Ellis’s goals are to recruit and retain high quality teachers, reduce inefficiencies and inequities in the public school system, and promote changes in school funding that ensure more funding gets into the classroom, where it can make the biggest impact on students.

A 30-year S.C. House member with a Masters in teaching, Govan hopes to rebuild parental trust in the public education system; advocate for teachers and support staff to include, salaries, recruitment and retention, school safety and academic rigor; and take politics out of education.

State Superintendent of Education – Republican A large field of eight candidates – Travis Bedson, Bryan Chapman, Kizzi Gibson, Lynda Leventis-Wells, Kathy Maness, Ellen Weaver – is competing to see who will take on the Democratic nominee and Patricia Mickel (Green) in the general election.

Maness, a former teacher and Spearman choice to replace her, wants to fully fund classrooms, keep education decisions with educators and parents and away from politicians, and reform education standards.

A businessman, Bedson wants to improve parent-teacher collaboration, cut administrative waste and pay teachers, and focus on preparing students for the workforce as an alternative to a four-year degree.

A pastor and school board member, Chapman hopes to enhance the learning track of non-college tracking students, require the teaching of life skills and incorporate sex trafficking safety curriculum.

Coats, an educator with a doctorate in education, wants to implement the "1776 curriculum” and character virtues, implement a S.C. Student Mentorship program and implement a "Soft Target No More" school-safety initiative.

A school board member and law enforcement officer, Leventis-Wells wants to focus on a teacher recruiting, reclaiming and retention strategy, be an

advocate for parents’ rights and school choice, and help improve school safety.

The top Republican fundraiser, Weaver does not yet have the Masters degree required by law to hold the elected position. She insists she will by the general election. A former assistant to Sen. Jim DeMint, Weaver is the chairman of the S.C Education Oversight Committee and a board member for the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. She did not respond to the LWV questionnaire.

Attorney General – Republican Incumbent Alan Wilson is facing a primary challenge from Lauren Martel.

Wilson is seeking his fourth term in office. He supported the passage of several key public safety bills, such as Emma’s Law. He was among the attorneys general to challenge the federal health care mandate and has defended the state’s voter identification, immigration and right to work laws.

Martel, a lawyer in the state for three decades, says she is a S.C.-first candidate. She vows to uphold the S.C. Constitution and laws, promote medical freedom, investigate monopolies, investigate voter fraud, protect our heritage, seek criminal justice reform and fight mandates that violate the constitution.

Secretary of State – Republican Incumbent Mark Hammond is facing a primary challenge from Keith Blandford.

The winner will face Democrat Rosemounda Peggy Butler in November’s general election.

First elected in 2002, Hammond is running for his sixth term as Secretary of State.

Hammond touts his office’s “24-7” filing services and the state’s business-friendly approach during the pandemic.

He vows to continue to stress improvements in technology for S.C. businesses. He is “dedicated to working to keep South Carolina business friendly.”

According to his website, Blandford believes there was extensive fraud in the 2020 elections, and “all other issues have no bearing until the election system is completely revamped from top to bottom.”

He wants to remove control of elections from bureaucrats, return power of elections to the Secretary of State office, implement “sophisticated” election monitoring, publish all election system data to a public website and clean up voter rolls.

Governor – Democratic Carlton Boyd, former Congressman Joe Cunningham, S.C. Senator Mia McLeod, Calvin “CJ Mack” McMillan and William H. Williams are vying for the Democratic

nomination and the opportunity to face a Republican candidate, as well as candidates from the Independence, Libertarian and Labor parties in the November general election.

Boyd, a public health advocate, wants to expand Medicaid, improve the state’s educational system and improve public safety across the state.

Cunningham earned a reputation as a bipartisan representative during his term in the U.S. House.

He wants to improve S.C. educaJoe tion, improve Cunningham workforce development and jobs, and improve the state’s infrastructure.

A state senator, McLeod’s goals are to improve the state’s health care by expanding Medicaid, improve benefits and wages for working peoMia ple and sysMcLeod tematically reform the state’s judicial system, public education, environment and infrastructure.

McMillan says he wants to “bring Peace to all S.C. residents,” overcome racism and crime, upgrade education.

He wants citizens to “achieve success by having a purpose, other than working a 9-5 job.”

A retired postmaster, Williams hopes to improve public safety, immigration reform and address the high crime rate.

Governor – Republican Governor Henry McMaster is facing a primary challenge from Harrison Musselwhite and Mindy Steele for the Republican nomination. The winner will face a Democratic challenger, as well as candidates from the Independence, Libertarian and Labor parties.

McMaster is seeking his second term as governor.

He is pro-business and touts success in “keeping the state open” during the COVID pandemic, as well as successfully fighting overreach by the federal government during the Biden administration. A folksy speaker, McMaster spent two terms as the state’s Attorney General.

Musselwhite, nicknamed “Trucker Bob,” is a former furniture store owner. He is calling for a forensic audit of all elections in South Carolina.

He also wants to cut taxes, allow Constitutional carry and ending corruption in the state government.

Steele did not respond to the LWV questionnaire.

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

ELECTION BRIEFS

SCETV, Post and Courier hosting Democratic gubernatorial debate

SCETV and The Post and Courier will host the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary debate at SCETV in Columbia. The debate will be held Friday, June 10 and will be aired live on SCETV’s statewide network from 5 to 6 p.m. The debate will also re-air at 8 p.m., Monday, June 13.

In addition, coverage will be streamed live on https://www.scetv. org/ and SCETV’s social media platforms.

Gavin Jackson, host of SCETV’s This Week in South Carolina, will moderate the debate and be joined on the panel by S.C. Public Radio reporter Thelisha Eaddy and The Post and Courier reporter Nick Reynolds.

Public test of ballot tabulating machines set for Friday

A public test of the ballot tabulating machines for the June Statewide Primaries will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, June 10 at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County office, located at 15 John Galt Road.

For more information, go to https:// www.beaufortcountysc.gov/vote or call 843-255-6900.

Veterans group endorses Mace

U.S. Representative Nancy Mace received on May 31 the endorsement of Concerned Veterans for America Action (CVA Action) for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District Republican primary on June 14.

“South Carolina’s veterans and military families need champions like Rep. Mace to be their steady voice in a turbulent Washington,” CVA Action Advisor Rick Disney said in a release.

“Concerned Veterans for America Action urges South Carolina veterans, active duty servicemembers, their families, their neighbors, and all First District voters to reelect Rep. Nancy Mace to represent them in Washington. She is a leader we need, and one South Carolina deserves.”

SC House Democratic leader Rutherford endorses Cunningham

South Carolina House Democratic leader Todd Rutherford endorsed Joe Cunningham in the Governor’s race at a June 7 press conference in Columbia.

“This guy can really do it. He not

only flipped a district that Trump won by 13 points, he went to Washington and broke through the partisan rancor and passed two bills into law,” Rep. Rutherford said. “Joe has been somebody that I’ve admired from afar for years but now am able to admire up close. I want everybody to know that this man standing to my left, Joe Cunningham, should be the next governor of the state of South Carolina.”

Kimpson endorses McLeod

S.C. Sen. Marlon Kimpson announced his support June 2 for Sen. Mia McLeod in the upcoming Democratic Primary for Governor. McLeod is in a 5-way race for her party’s nomination.

Kimpson said, “I’ve been in the trenches with Mia fighting against an extreme radical Republican majority since she was elected to the Senate in 2016. She’s

never wavered, kowtowed, or compromised when it came to standing up for the working class citizens of this state, the majority of South Carolinians.”

Vice President Harris to headline 2022 Palmetto Blue Dinner

The South Carolina Democratic Party has announced Vice President Kamala Harris will be the 2022 Blue Palmetto Dinner special guest and speaker. The Vice President will be joined by her husband Doug Emhoff at the event on Friday, June 10.

This year’s Blue Palmetto Dinner is back in person for the first time since 2019. The traditionally annual dinner will honor former Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley.

Blue Palmetto ticket information is available at scdp.org.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Lifetime tips — Caring for your mind and brain

We have only one brain, so we have to take care of it. Evidence shows that the brain continues to develop until we are in our mid-twenties.

An unborn child and a child’s brain are especially vulnerable to injury.

Unfortunately by adulthood, we cannot prevent mental illness, but we can try to prevent additional injury or trauma to the brain and nourish the one that we have.

So, what can we do to protect our brain over our lifetime?

Get prenatal care for our baby as soon as we know we are pregnant.

Avoid all use of alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and caffeine while pregnant.

Use prenatal vitamins with folate as instructed by your ob-gyn.

Get genetic counseling if there is a history of genetic problems or diseases that run in your family.

Think hard before engaging in ATV driving and

trampoline activities. If you must engage in these, be sure to use all safety devices and precautionary measures.

Head trauma is the lead-

ing cause of ATV associated deaths and disabilities.

Wear helmets for activities that are prone to head injury.

The American Academy of

Pediatrics has advised parents not allow their children to trampoline on home-use trampolines due to the high rates of injury.

Have an adult in the pool with a child or around the water at all times—it takes just a few inches of water and a minute or so for a child to drown.

Always wear your seat belt when in a motor vehicle.

Secure guns/weapons especially in households with children.

Do not drink, text, use cannabis or take sedating medications if you’re going to drive. These substances will affect your driving reactions.

Do not allow your teen driver to drive with other teens in the car. Accidents increase exponentially for every extra teen in the car.

When teens ride with their peers, the risk of severe injury, or a fatal crashes doubles.

Limit alcoholic beverages. Excess alcohol use over a long period of time can lead to alcohol-induced dementia.

Get help as early as possible for early signs of

mental illness. Early intervention and treatment is likely to lead to much better outcomes. Evidence suggests that for illness involving psychosis (loss of reality) that some medications (i.e. atypical neuroleptics) help protect the brain from further ravages of the illness.

• Eat a healthy diet. Eat the “rainbow” colorful foods with fruits vegetables and plants and avoid trans-fats.

• Control blood sugar by eating dark chocolate, fish, chicken, turkey, and beans.

• Avoid boredom, play games, listen to music, and try using your other hand for activities you usually do with your dominant hand.

• Do puzzles, meditate, pray to your higher power, and read to stimulate your brain.

• Meet with others often.

Treat your brain well—it runs your body—for life.

Risk for lead poisoning increases in summer months When the weather warms, windows are opened and home improvement projects are started, which can kick up lead dust.

Roopa Thakur, MD, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s, reminds caregivers that it’s important to be mindful of lead exposure in a child’s play area.

“Making sure that the home is clean, as best as we can, in the areas where kids are playing on the floor and trying to reduce other sources of lead exposure in the home. So, trying to keep our windows closed, repainting

over any chipping paint; those types of things can help,” she explained.

Dr. Thakur said children may also come into contact with lead if soil around a home or indoor flooring is contaminated with lead chips or dust from aging homes.

It’s important to keep in mind any home built before 1978 could have lead paint and may be a risk.

She added that children under age six, who have a tendency to put things in their mouths, are of greatest concern because critical

brain development happens at this age.

Lead poisoning can have life-long impact on a child’s brain, including decreased IQ and neurological delays.

It can also cause bone growth issues and gastrointestinal problems.

Symptoms of lead poisoning can be subtle, that’s why screening is so important.

“It may be just a change in behavior, it may be very vague complaints of abdominal pain, or headaches, or fatigue, or something like that. And, so, often, parents aren't coming in with specific

concerns about lead poisoning, and this is why we do universal screening,” said Dr. Thakur.

It’s recommended that kids are kept away from areas being remodeled. It’s also a good idea to have remodeling projects tarped off to prevent a child accessing the area.

In addition, Dr. Thakur said it’s important to hire lead-safe certified contractors to ensure everything is handled and cleaned up properly.

Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service

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Protein flatulence refers to excessive or smelly flatulence that a person may experience on a protein-rich diet. While many people may attribute the gas to protein, there is

no evidence to support this.

While some proteins may worsen the smell, an increase in flatulence may instead be due to nonprotein components such as sugars, starch-

es, and fiber.

Some people may believe that eating more protein can increase flatulence. However, the existing scientific literature suggests a more nuanced

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There is little scientific research to suggest high protein diets may cause someone to experience greater flatu-

lence. Instead, an increase in flatus may be due to the diet including more carbs that can increase gas. However, other evidence notes that digesting certain proteins may cause flatulence to have a more pungent smell.

If a person notices other abdominal symptoms, such as pain, bloating, and diarrhea, this may indicate a potential

intolerance to certain foods.

It may be advisable to identify the causative foods and try to reduce or eliminate them from the diet.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Is saltwater good for the skin?

What to know

Saltwater may benefit the skin, although there is little scientific evidence to support its use in skin care.

Seawater may contain beneficial nutrients, such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc, and have antibacterial properties. Soaking in mineral salt water may help relieve some skin conditions, such as psoriasis.

Epsom salts are also high in magnesium, although it is unclear how much of this the skin absorbs.

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Benefits of saltwater for skin •

Helping treat eczema According to a 2016 review, water from deep in the sea may benefit certain skin conditions, such as eczema.

The review defines deep sea water as coming from a depth of more than 200 meters (m). Water from this depth may have greater benefits than other types of water due to its purity and high nutrient content.

People with atopic eczema dermatitis syndrome (AEDS) may have mineral imbalances that include some toxic materials, such as mercury or lead. Deep sea water may help to restore the balance of essential minerals and reduce toxic minerals.

Deep sea water does not get much light from the sun and contains little to no bacteria and less plant plankton, which means it retains many nutrients.

The same research found that treating people who had AEDS with deep seawater helped improve symptoms.

Reduce allergic skin reactions Research has found that deep sea water may help reduce allergic responses in the skin. Deep sea water reduced antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE) that cause

an allergic reaction.

People should note that manufacturers remove salt to make it safe for consumption.

This means that other properties in seawater are responsible for these benefits rather than salt.

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May help treat psoriasis Balneotherapy is a therapy that aims to treat certain medical conditions by bathing in thermal mineral waters. Balneotherapy includes bathing in natural saltwater sites such as the Dead Sea or adding sea salts to a bath.

Balneotherapy may help treat plaque psoriasis and provide benefits for people with psoriatic arthritis.

dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin. This may help prevent a buildup of dead skin cells, which can cause some types of acne. If people have blackheads, it is best they avoid scrubbing the skin.

Salt scrubs may not be suitable for every skin type or more delicate areas of skin, such as the face. If people are unsure about using a salt scrub, they can talk with a dermatologist.

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May increase magnesium levels Magnesium is an essential mineral for overall health.

Magnesium may also help to benefit the skin, as it supports cell function and cell repair and helps activate vita-

“Saltwater may contain certain nutrients, have antibacterial properties, and work to exfoliate the skin, which may benefit skin health.”

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Exfoliates the skin Saltwater may work as a mechanical exfoliant on the skin.

Exfoliating the skin removes

min D. Some reports indicate that topical magnesium may help to relieve inflammatory skin conditions.

According to a 2017 review, prolonged soaking in Epsom salts may increase magnesium levels. The review discussed a study in which 19 participants took 2-hour long Epsom salt baths for 7 days.

The results found an increase in magnesium levels in the blood.

The review concluded that overall, the skin does not appear to absorb magnesium easily absorb through the skin and that oral supplementation may prove more effective.

However, the study has never appeared in a peer-reviewed journal.

How to use saltwater as part of a skin care routine

There is little scientific research about incorporating saltwater into a skin care routine. If people are unsure whether saltwater will benefit their skin, they can consult with a dermatologist.

Anecdotal evidence suggests the following methods for using saltwater in skin care:

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start by using saltwater 1-2 times a week to see how the skin reacts • if saltwater dries out or irritates the skin, discontinue use • choose sea salt over table salt, as it may contain beneficial trace minerals • use fine salt granules instead of coarse salt • to apply to the face, try applying a small amount of saltwater onto a cotton pad and wipe the face with it • avoid scrubbing the face To make a saltwater solution, try the following: • boil two cups of water • add 1 teaspoon of sea salt • allow the mixture to cool • store at room temperature and use as necessary Alternatively, people can look for skin care products that contain sea salt.

If using salt as an exfoliating scrub, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) recommends the following precautions: • Take care with or avoid exfoliating if using other products that can make the skin more sensitive, such as retinol or benzoyl peroxide products.

• Mechanical exfoliation may irritate dry, acne-prone, or sensitive skin.

• In some cases, mechanical exfoliation may cause dark spots on the skin in dark skin tones.

• Apply a scrub gently to the skin, using small, circular motions for around 30 seconds, before gently washing off with lukewarm water.

• Avoid exfoliating on sunburnt or broken skin.

• Apply a moisturizer af-

• Saltwater may benefit the skin because it contains minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium, and may have antibacterial properties.

• Deep sea water may help certain skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis, although this may be due to the high nutrient content rather than salt.

• Saltwater may also have an exfoliating effect, which can help remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface.

• If people want to apply saltwater to their body or face, they can start gradually to see how the skin reacts. Saltwater may be too harsh on the face for some skin types. A person should discontinue use if they experience any irritation.

• If people are unsure about using saltwater as part of their skincare regimen, they can talk with a dermatologist.

ter exfoliating.

Avoid over-exfoliating and stop if there is any irritation.

Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday. com/articles/is-salt-water-good-foryour-skin?

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How to safely exfoliate at home. (n.d.). https://www.aad.org/public/ everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/ routine/safely-exfoliate-at-home How to treat different types of acne. (n.d.). https://www.aad.org/public/ diseases/acne/diy/types-breakouts Nani, S. Z., et al. (2016).

Potential health benefits of deep sea water: A review. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ ecam/2016/6520475/ Gröber, U., et al. (2017).

Myth or reality — transdermal magnesium? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC5579607/

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Signs and symptoms of Talking to your child about tragedy in the news chronic fatigue syndrome

The shootings across our country have left families in shock as they struggle to make sense of the tragedies. Many children are also asking their parents questions.

So, what’s the best way to talk to them about what happened?

“Really thinking about approaching those conversations, especially with elementary-aged and older kids and saying like, ‘Hey what do you know about what just happened?’, because that way you’re meeting them where they’re at.

You’re not providing them with more information than what they already know,” said Marilyn Sampilo, PsyD, psychologist for Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

Dr. Sampilo said if your child is under the age of seven, there’s really no need to have a conversation about what happened, unless they had some kind of direct involvement or have been exposed to in-

formation about it.

However, if your child is on the older side, then it would be okay to have a more in-depth discussion and see how they’re feeling.

Speaking of feelings, Dr. Sampilo said there’s nothing wrong with being vulnerable in front of your kids, just as long as you’re also showing them healthy ways to cope. For example, taking some deep breaths.

Finally, she recommends limiting your child’s exposure to the media.

“I want to be really intentional about limiting exposure, so not just limit-

ing you know having them watch news coverage or TV, but even if you just have it on in the background and you think the kids are playing and think they’re doing something, they are still likely taking in that information,’ she explained.

Dr. Sampilo said it’s also important for parents to pay attention to any changes in their child’s behavior due to what happened. If they seem quieter or withdrawn, it might be a sign they’re having a hard time.

Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service

By Dr. Christopher Davis Chronic fatigue syndrome is more than just exhaustion.

It is fatigue that makes it impossible to function normally.

In addition to feeling devoid of energy, CFS is also defined by the following symptoms: • Loss of memory • Inability to concentrate • Enlarged lymph nodes • Unexplained muscle or joint pain • Headaches • Difficulty sleeping or poor sleep If you experience at least four of these symptoms for six months or more, you likely have chronic fatigue. The following lifestyle changes can help you improve your wellness and overcome your symptoms.

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The gluten protein found in wheat, sugar, and casein protein found in dairy are the three most common food allergy triggers. Try to remove one trigger at a time from your diet and observe the differences in your symptoms.

Take More Vitamin B and Magnesium

Vitamin B6 and magnesium are both essential nutrients for energy. Wild tuna, salmon, bananas, grass-fed beef, sweet potatoes, and cooked spinach are all rich sources of vitamin B. Eating more of those foods can help you combat chronic fatigue symptoms.

Magnesium does the same, and research shows that it also addresses the

pain associated with CFS. Spinach, pumpkin seeds, almonds, avocados, black beans, and fermented foods are all rich in magnesium.

Since nearly 80% of all Americans are magnesium deficient, it’s wise to stock up on these foods!

Balance Sleep and Exercise

Overcoming chronic fatigue requires more than sleeping. Balance high-quality, restful sleep with regular exercise. Getting physical activity on a daily basis will boost positive hormone production, support healthy energy levels, and help you feel better.

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ARTS

Port Royal Street Music

About 200 faithful attendees didn’t let a little rain stop them from enjoying the third in a series of four outdoor concerts in Port Royal on Saturday. Brook McBride and her band – Tyler Benson on bass, Carter Harris on guitar and Richie Trotter on drums – entertain the crowd within the confines of the Port Royal Skateboard Park. The last of Spring series will be Saturday, June 18, featuring Tony Holiday playing what is described as “deep, old-school blues with a contemporary twist.” Showtime for the free event is 6 p.m. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

SC Arts Awards to be broadcast on SCETV

From staff reports The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and University of South Carolina McKissick Museum have announced the South Carolina Arts Awards ceremony will be broadcast on television at 9 p.m., Monday, June 13, thanks to a new partnership with South Carolina ETV (SCETV).

SCETV, the state’s public educational broadcasting network, will broadcast the awards ceremony through its 11-station TV network that spans the state. Viewers can also access the broadcast via livestream on the SCETV website; by using a digital antenna; or through cable, satellite and streaming live TV providers.

S.C. First Lady Peggy Mc-

Master and David T. Platts, Executive Director of the SCAC, will be joint hosts of the S.C. Arts Awards for the third year running. They will recognize seven award recipients: three receiving the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award and four receiving the South Carolina Governor’s Award for the Arts.

McKissick Museum Executive Director Jane Przybysz will introduce each Folk Heritage Award recipient: • Justin Guy (Edgefield): artist category, traditional alkaline-glazed stoneware pottery • Ann Phillips (Sumter): artist category, quiltmaking • Duncan Rutherfurd (Aik-

en): advocacy category, custom knifemaking Platts will introduce the four recipients of the Governor’s Award for the Arts: • Darion McCloud (Columbia): artist category • Dr. Ed Madden (Columbia): individual category • Carrie Ann Power (Aiken): arts in education category • One Columbia for Arts and History (Columbia): organization category The partnership between the SCAC and SCETV also allowed the S.C. Arts Awards to take advantage of an SCETV production team, led by executive producer William I. Richardson, that created the pre-recorded ceremony.

Beaufort-produced

By The River nabs 3 Telly awards

From staff reports South Carolina ETV’s (SCETV) Beaufort-produced and nationally distributed series, By The River, received three Bronze Telly awards.

Now in its 43rd year, the Telly Awards annually showcase the best work created within television and across video for all screens. Receiving more than 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents, Telly Award winners represent work from

some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world.

SCETV received a total of 19 Telly awards when the list of winners was released. The network was honored with four gold, seven silver and eight bronze trophies.

Two of those bronze awards were for the By The River episode “Natasha Trethewey” which features 19th U.S. Poet

Laureate and Pulitzer Prize Winner Natasha Trethewey discussing her book titled “Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir.” The episode was nominated in the Television – General-D&I category and the Television – General-Cultural category.

The episode “Tom Poland and Robert Clark” was nominated in the Television – General-Nature/Wildlife category.

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EDUCATION

On the job training

BMH partners with Beaufort County School District to prepare students for health care careers From staff reports Six students from Whale Branch Early College High School completed their senior year with a clinical rotation at Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Medical and Pediatrics Unit last month and earned job offers to return as certified nursing assistants (CNA).

The hands-on experience was part of the Beaufort County School District’s Health Sciences Pathway Program for those seeking to pursue a career in the medical field. The partnership marks the first of its kind for Beaufort Memorial.

“It’s a great opportunity,” said senior Za’niya Pryor.

"My favorite part was taking the skills that we learned in the classroom and actually using them through real-life experience."

During the six-week rotation, students worked with patients suffering from stroke, chest pains and congestive heart failure. The students measured vital signs, bathed patients, delivered meals and helped answer patient calls for assistance.

The pathway program, led

by Beaufort County Schools Health Science Clinical Instructor Celine DiSalvo, received significant support from Beaufort Memorial staff. Diane Razo, who retired in 2021 as director of the Intensive Care Unit, returned to lead the clinical student program. Debra Harvey and Brenda Wolf, both CNAs in the Pediat-

Six Whale Branch Early College High School seniors completed a clinical rotation at Beaufort Memorial Hospital last month as part of their training to earn the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential.

From left, Brenaisa Bartley, Mikayla Middleton, Taylor Fulton, Aniyah Williams, Za’niya Pryor, and Shakira Johnson all completed the program and passed the CNA exam. Bartley, Middleton, Fulton, and Johnson have accepted jobs at Beaufort Memorial; Pryor and Williams will join the U.S. Navy.

While at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, students received hands-on instruction from CNAs Debra Harvey (center, gray scrubs) and Brenda Wolf and performed typical job tasks such as measuring vital signs, bathing patients, delivering meals and answering patient calls for assistance.

rics and Medical Unit, also provided instruction under the guidance of Shannon Adams, MSN, RN, Medical/ Surgical Unit director.

The Beaufort Memorial clinical rotation was the first time that students were allowed to complete the program in a hospital.

Previously, the state only allowed students to intern in a long-term care facility.

“I have a lot more confidence because I’ve had the experience of being here,” said senior Aniyah Williams.

The health care program provides a pathway for students in Beaufort County Schools to begin learning the foundations of careers

Students also received hands-on instruction from CNA Debra Harvey (center, gray scrubs). Submitted photos.

in the medical field, where there are high demands for a qualified workforce.

Students are taught by South Carolina-certified career and technical education (CTE) instructors and are able to earn the South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant credential.

On the final day of the clinical rotation, a small ceremony was held at Beaufort Memorial to recognize the students and their achievements. Each received a certificate, a graduation honor cord and an offer of employment at Beaufort Memorial upon successful completion of the CNA exam.

All the students passed the exam; four of them ac-

cepted employment and begin work this month.

Two declined the full-time employment offers, as they have joined the U.S. Navy.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for these students,” said Lillie Sheppard who is the student intern coordinator at Beaufort Memorial.

Sheppard encourages parents to speak with their children about the program benefits. “Motivate your children. Push them to think outside of what’s in front of them, and let them know there are opportunities out there.”

Any Beaufort County students interested in the program should speak with their school counselor.

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Repeat performances

Hilton Head teens Bruner, Minckler again claim Beaufort River Swim titles

By Mike McCombs Along with the ideal temperatures and calm waters, Hilton Head Island High School rising seniors Blaise Minckler and Skylar Bruner made this year’s Beaufort River Swim seem a lot like last year’s.

Minckler and Bruner repeated as the Men’s and Women’s individual champions, respectively, in the 3.2-mile open-water race from Port Royal to the Beaufort Downtown Marina on Saturday, June 4.

Minckler, 16, completed the race in a blistering time of 51:30.51 for his second win in his second Beaufort River Swim.

Bruner, 17, finished third overall with a time of 53:17.16 and claimed her fourth straight Women’s championship. Bruner also won the Overall title two years ago.

Sixteen-year-old Mark Lofye of Hilton Head Island finished second overall, between Minckler and Bruner, with a time of 53:14.36.

Other winners In Friday night’s 8K run, Bluffton’s John Duberly won the Men’s and Overall catego-

ries with a time of 28:20. Jennifer Curtain, 54, of Raleigh, N.C., won the Women’s crown with a time of 35.11.

Yorllily Moreno, 31, of Hardeeville was the Men’s and Overall champion in the Biathlon (3.2 mile swim + 5K run) event with a time of 1:18:43.67. Hilary Holston, 38, of Charleston was the women’s winner at 1:37:12.60.

For complete results, visit https://bit.ly/3Ntjqtz.

A successful race According to Beaufort River Swim Event Director Denice Fanning, this is the event’s best year so far.

The River Swim had 164 registered participants and the weekend events raised about $21,000 for the Lowcountry YMCA’s Learn to Swim program.

“When we started 15 years ago, we were lucky to break even or make profit,” Fanning said, noting the event has several new community partners and sponsorships.

“But it’s about getting the word out and how important it is for people to be able to learn how to swim, not just children but adults,” Fanning

Blaise Minckler, 16, a rising senior at Hilton Head Island High School took first place in the Men’s Division of the 16th annual 3.2-mile Beaufort River Swim with a blistering time of 51:30.51.

Photos by Bob Sofaly. said. She said 25 to 30 % of all of the Lowcountry YMCA’s swim lessons are for adults.

Fanning said she hopes the River Swim and related races will begin to grow into a more regional event in the coming years. She said race organizers may collaborate with Blue Sky Endurance out of Charleston next year.

I addition to her volunteers and staff, Fanning thanked

some others important to the event.

“I’d like to note that without the collaboration with Sun City Kayakers, Beaufort Water Safety and Rescue, and Marine Volunteers we could not make this event possible,” Fanning said.

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

Skylar Bruner, 17, a rising senior at Hilton Head Island High School took top honors with a time of 53:17.16 in the Woman’s Division in the 16th annual Beaufort River Swim on Saturday.

Bruner also took third place overall in the 3.2-mile race.

Raymond leaving Whale Branch for Bridges Prep AD job

Jim Raymond coaches the Whale Branch Warriors in the 2020 Class 2A championship game against Gray Collegiate. Raymond is the new Athletic Director at Bridges Prep. Photo by Justin Jarrett, LowcoSports.com.

By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com One of the most successful high school boys basketball programs in the area in recent years will have a new head coach next season.

Jim Raymond will make the move across town to become Athletic Director at Bridges Prep, creating an opportunity for some lucky coach to take over a Whale Branch boys team that has been a perennial winner and was the Class 2A state runner-up in 2020.

Raymond completes his seven-year tenure in Seabrook with a 94-67 overall record, including a 19-7 mark in the 2016-17 season and a 21-7 record and a trip to the state finals with future Alabama Crimson Tide star Nick Pringle’s squad in the last big Lowco sporting event before the COVID-19 shutdown.

The Warriors lose a couple key players off last year’s team but they bring back a bunch of talent, and the JV program seems to churn

out a few budding stars every year, so the next coach should have some talent to work with and will get tons of support from the Seabrook community and school administration.

The school is moving quickly to hire Raymond’s successor and has posted the position with a $9,000 stipend plus playoff incentives, and Whale Branch currently has teaching openings in physical education, art, science, and special education.

Beaufort High student earns National Merit Scholarship

From staff reports A Beaufort High School student was announced today as the winner of a prestigious National Merit Scholarship.

Holland Perryman is among only 2,600 high school seniors nationwide who will receive a National Merit Scholarship for study at sponsoring colleges or universities. Perryman will attend Vanderbilt University where she received an Early Decision acceptance and plans to major in Environmental Sociology.

“Holland is most deserving of the National Merit Scholarship,” Beaufort High School PrinHolland cipal Charity Perryman Summers said in a release.

“We are so proud of all of Holland’s many accomplishments and academic achievements.”

A Chancellor’s Scholarship recipient, Perryman is among the most select group of Vanderbilt applicants awarded

this full-tuition scholarship for four years of undergraduate study, plus a stipend to be used for an immersive experience, summer study abroad, or research investigation.

“Holland is highly motivated to achieve her goals and also contributes to the success of her peers as an ambitious, resourceful and insightful leader who doesn’t mind doing the hard work, inspiring others to join her efforts,” Summers said.

In addition to Perryman’s many leadership roles at

Beaufort High School, to include Student Body President, she served for three years as the first student intern at the Pat Conroy Literary Center, receiving recognition in the literary community for her creative writing as well as eight published book reviews.

Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the Finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000

annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. An additional group of Scholars will be announced in July, bringing the total number of college-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients in the 2022 competition to about 4,000.

This year, 155 higher education institutions are underwriting Merit Scholarship awards through the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Sponsor colleges and universities include 82 private and

73 public institutions located in 42 states and the District of Columbia.

College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners announced today are a part of the distinguished group of about 7,500 high school seniors who will receive National Merit Scholarships for college undergraduate study worth nearly $28 million.

Earlier this spring, NMSC announced winners of corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards and National Merit $2500 Scholarships.

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Lander announces President’s List for Spring 2022

Beaufort’s Andrew Luckey and Molly Smith were named to the Lander University President's List for their outstanding academic achievements during the Spring 2022 semester.

To qualify for the President’s List, a student must earn a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) over the course of the semester, and be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate.

10 from Beaufort graduate from College of Charleston

The College of Charleston recently awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees during Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies, including 10 to Beaufort area students including: • Emily Potter (29907) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology.

• Nicholas Beckert (29907)

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graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Business.

Mia Collins (29907) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.

Jennifer Painter (29907) graduated with a Master of Education in Languages.

Sarah Suber (29907) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Grant Peterson (29907) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

Josean Jaramillo (29907)

graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

• Anne McKenzie (29907) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.

• Alexis Alvarez (29907) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

• Temera Millidge (29906) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.

Located in the heart of historic Charleston, the College of Charleston is a nationally rec-

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Muradeli graduates from Troy

Mariam Muradeli of Beaufort graduated from Troy (Ala.) University during the Spring Semester/ Term 4 of the 2021-2022 academic year. Muradeli graduated with an undergraduate degree while taking classes at the Troy Campus.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING St. Helena Library Activities

4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, Lego Club, all ages welcome; 2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, S.C. Works Job Coaching, free help with job searches, interviews; 1 to 2 p.m., Saturdays, Chess Club, ages 5 and older. 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-2556540.

Beaufort County Library Ongoing Programs

These are the ongoing programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/ Crochet Class; all day during business hours, 1st Thursday each month, Chess Club; 2:30 p.m., last Tuesday each month, Book to Movie Club; daily during library hours, Escape Quest Games.

Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market

5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road.

A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers.

Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes

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

The Historic Port Royal Museum

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

Tour Historic Fort Fremont

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property.

The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.

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

A War on Two Fronts: African Americans Fight for Victory at Home and Abroad

Through Saturday, Aug. 13, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. A traveling exhibit adapted from an original exhibition and book developed by the Athenaeum Press at the Horry County Museum. The exhibition and book explore how African Americans in the 92nd and 93rd Army infantry divisions fought for racial equality during wartime, and then went on to be active participants in the Civil Rights Movement. It traces the little-known stories of soldiers on the front lines, and how segregation affected their training, service and recognition. The exhibition draws from the work of Maggi Morehouse, Burroughs Distinguished Professor of Southern History and Culture at Coastal Carolina University and a daughter of a commanding officer in the 92nd infantry division. To learn more about “A War on Two Fronts” and other Athenaeum Press projects, visit www.ccu.press or www. warontwofronts.com. Morris Center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-2849227.

Lowcountry Made Markets

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month through December, Buckwalter Place Park, next to Kroger off Buckwalter Place Blvd., Bluffton. Each market includes local

THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday through Wednesday – Closed Monday) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Jurassic Park Dominion (PG-13, 8:45 p.m.) and Firestarter (R, 11:20 p.m.) on Screen 1; Top Gun Maverick (PG-13, 8:45 p.m.) and Lost City (PG-13, 10:05 p.m.) on Screen 2; and The Bad Guys (PG, 8:45 p.m.) and Jurassic World Dominion (PG-13, 10:45 p.m.) on the new Screen 3. On June 9 only, Jurassic Park will follow Jurassic Park Dominion on Screen 1.

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

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

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

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

Upcoming movies include Jurassic World Dominion (June 9) and Minions: The Rise of Gru (July).

– Staff reports

vendors, live music, food and drink. The events are free. Participating vendors include: Gullah Express LLC (food truck), Declan’s Delights, Pick N Paint Pottery, Preservation Tree Art, 7th & Palm, Kara Artman Art, Southern Botanica, Hedone (bath & body), Blue Door Boutique, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Juke Joint Sweets, BPC Custom Furniture, Back to Eden Self Care Products, LLC, Shutterbug Custom Designs LLC, Pet Wants Hilton Head, Grind Coffee Roasters, LLC, Fabula Collective, The Artsy Girl, KODA Glass Designs, Lowcountry Livin’, Legacy Art Gallery, Cottonwood Soap Company, Marsh View Candles and Crafted With A Purpose.

Lowcountry Made Markets in Port Royal

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., second Saturday of the month through November, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. These markets showcase only local artists, artisans and small businesses. The open-air markets are held “farmer’s market” style with new vendors each month. Each market will also include live music, food and drink, and is free to attend. Vendors include Amidst the Alders, Preservation Tree Art, True South, Pet Wants, Meg’s Sweet Treats, Sativa Health Products, Back to Eden Self Care (Tea), Graceful Stitches, Cottonwood Soap Company (Bath & Body), Sweet Carolina’s Clothing Boutique, B&E Rustic Designs, Blue Door Boutique, Clayed by Reena LLC, Kara Artman Art, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Bliss Bites Cookies, Kilted Bee Mead (Soap), HandMade Beaufort, Lovin' My Skin, LLC, Purely, Inc. and KODA Glass, Lovely Olive Designs, Gone Gullah, Tout Sweet Macarons, Moonlight Crow Creations, Fabula Collective, Finch Sign & Design Metalworks LLC and Honey Bunny Boutique.

“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women

9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843-521-1904 or beaufortjasperymca.org.

League of Women Voters Beaufort annual meeting

6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9, Sea Island Presbyterian Church Meeting Room. The first part of the meeting will include dinner for $40 per person (reservations are required and can be made at lwvbeaufort@gmail.com). The special guest will be Marie Smalls, Director of the Beaufort County Board of Elections.

Student Challenge Winners will be announced at the Challenge Awards Presentation, as well.

The second part of the meeting, starting at 7 p.m., will be open to LWVB members and will include votes on the LWVB budget, the bylaw amendments and the voting for new members to the Board of Directors.

Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s June meeting

7 p.m., Thursday, June 9, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Lady’s Island, Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Tallboy Fishing Charters Captain Richard Pollitzer’s presentation will be on Spanish Mackerel.

Captain Pollitzer recently relocated his 31-foot Contender Center Console from the Northend Fleet (Hilton Head) to Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor. He will discuss inshore and artificial reef fishing for Spanish Mackerel.

This will include baits of choice, setups, rods and reels. He will also explain the use of fishing planers. Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are our drawing sponsors. Remember to weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours.

Congratulations to Mike Norwood as the

monthly winner. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.

Fripp Island Treasure Sale

8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Community Centre and All-Faiths Chapel, Fripp Island. This fundraiser benefits the non-profit Community Centre and All-Faiths Chapel. Property owners donate various household items for the sale, including furniture, household appliances, yard equipment, kitchenware, sports equipment, decorative items, and other household treasures. There should be something for everyone to buy – at tremendous savings. Security will allow visitors onto the island to attend the sale at no charge. For more information, visit www.FrlppICC.com or call 843-838-2207.

Sea Island Rotary blood drive

9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, Hilton Garden Inn, Boundary Street in the Big Red Bloodmobile. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card and a OneBlood gift along with a wellness checkup that will include blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. All time slots are currently available. Sign up online at https:// donorportal.oneblood.org/donate-now or call 843-321-0196 for assistance registering.

Beaufort County Library Special Programs

These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., June 14, Hurricane Preparedness; 2:30 p.m., July 12, Comic Con; 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.

Beaufort Indivisible’s June meeting set

11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road. Featured speakers will be Marilyn Harris and York Glover Sr. Harris is a 2022 Democratic candidate for Beaufort County Council District 2 (MCAS/Beaufort/Lady’s Island/Fripp Island). Glover represents District 3 (Beaufort/ Lady’s Island/St. Helena Island/Parris Island) on the Beaufort County Council. His term expires in 2024. The event is free and open to the public.

Broadway Bound Summer Camp

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 20 through July 1, USC Beaufort Center For The Arts. Campers will engage in all aspects of musical theatre, while gaining self-confidence and the ability to express themselves as they learn basic acting skills, vocal instruction and choreography. The highlight of the camp will be the children’s creation of their own show. Tuition is $275. Register and pay at https://www. uscbcenterforthearts.com/summer-camp.

Indoor Gardening: Fruits and Veggies Class

4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway. Class presented by Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Laura Lee Rose of the Beaufort County Clemson Extension. Call 843-255-6479 or stop by to register.

Camp Caroline

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23, John Paul II Catholic School, 4211 Okatie Highway. Staffed by FRIENDS of Caroline and trained student bereavement grief support facilitators, Camp Caroline is a bereavement camp for students in 1st through 12th grades. Designed to provide a safe, compassionate environment where students who have lost a loved one can learn to acknowledge and express their feelings of grief, they learn how to share their grief experience with each other, recognize the support systems around them, and positively cope with their grief emotions. The camp concludes with family members joining the students to celebrate the lives of the loved ones lost. Visit https://www.fochospice. org/Services#CAMPCAROLINE for more information and to apply for Camp Caroline.

Please call 843-525-6257 with any questions.

Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

6 p.m., Friday, June 24, Sunset Tour; 9 a.m., Friday, July 22; 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Sunset Tour. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free guided tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore, from Moore2Life, as guide. Watch our baby egrets in their nests and learn about the other wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place. Tours are approximately 90 minutes and limited to 12 participants. To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org.

Firecracker 5K

8 a.m., Monday July 4, downtown Beaufort.

Hosted by HELP of Beaufort and Lowcountry Habitat For Humanity, the race starts at Freedom Mall, crosses the Woods Memorial Bridge and runs to Meridian Road before turning back. Pre-Raceday registration, $35. Virtual 5K registration, $25. Raceday registration, $45. For more information or to register, go to http://runsignup.com/race/SC/ Beaufort.

Junior Building Detectives – Solving the Mysteries of Built Histories

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 11 through July 15, historic John Mark Verdier House. Hosted by the Historic Beaufort Foundation, this summer children’s camp for kids, ages 8 to 12, will enable participants to “solve the mysteries of built history” by learning about local architecture. The camp will teach the basics of historic architecture and preservation.

Campers will learn how buildings change over time, the meaning of architectural features, and the relevance of historic buildings to our community through hands-on activities, walks, arts and crafts, experiments and more.

Campers will create a building and present the design to the class and parents/guardians.

Cost is $100 for HBF members and $125 for non members. Register by calling 843-3793331 or visiting http://historicbeaufort.org.

Registration paperwork must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of the program to ensure a child’s spot.

Creative Arts Camp

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130.

Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Subjects include Drawing and Clay, Mixed Media and Trash to Treasures – Focusing on Recycled Art. To register or for more information, go to www.

USCBCenterForTheArts.com.

Musical Theatre Audition Skills Camp

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130.

Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Class showcase at noon on July 15. Subjects include Monologue and Vocal Performance.

To register or for more information, go to www.USCBCenterForTheArts.com.

“Crazy for Conservation!”

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9 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29, Port Royal Elementary School.

Eco camp finally returns for its 31st year as the Beaufort Conservation District presents “Crazy for Conservation!” Camp. There will be a Friday field trip to Morning Glory Homestead Farm.

Ever wonder how many trees it takes to make a single sheet of paper? How do we use a fluffy ball of cotton to make clothing? Why are bees so important? Want to handle fuzzy chicks and wiggly worms? Join Eco Camp and learn how we can use and conserve these everyday resources through hands-on environmental science activities. Make ice cream, take home a T-shirt, handmade paper, and more. There will be three one-hour sessions each day. Bring your own snack. Hot dog lunch will be provided on Friday. For more informtion contact Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District at bswcd@ islc.net or 843-255-7306.

Lowcountry Jaycees Food Truck Festival

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

MCAS Beaufort Airshow

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

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Bad in, bad out applies to politics, too

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few years ago, I shared a post on my Facebook timeline after George Will announced he was leaving the Republican Party.

The conservative commentator had seen the changes that accompanied the rise of Donald Trump and had had enough.

“I left it for the same reason I joined it in 1964 when I voted for Barry Goldwater,” Will said on Fox News Sunday. “I joined it because I’m a conservative.”

I expected some of my friends who were reliable Republican voters to respond, but few did. I remember one asking, “Who’s George Will?” This wasn’t a question of his bona fides, but of his identity, not so much “Who does he think he is?” as “I’ve never heard of him.”

That I, a bleeding-heart liberal, knew who Will was and that a rock-solid Repub-

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lican voter from Alabama did not, took me by surprise.

How could this person not be familiar with one of their party’s thought leaders? Then I caught myself: Thought.

Little thought is given by too many voters who automatically check the box beside the name of their party’s candidates, whether those candidates have a single clue about the office they are seeking.

A friend who moved to Alabama last year lamented, “We vote next week and I have researched the Democratic candidates here in Al-

abama and I feel like I’m in the Twilight Zone. … I swear these folks just woke up one day and said ‘Hey, I think I’ll run for governor, Senate, whatever else’ and just filed an application. None of these people are qualified. NONE!” I’m not picking on Alabama, I promise, not when I live in a state that elected newly thawed cavewoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to Congress and is seriously contemplating replacing the eminently qualified Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock with former professional football player Herschel Walker.

At a recent campaign appearance, Walker told the crowd he didn’t understand why there has been so much talk about race and racism, saying it is a tool of the Left. (He left off “radical,” something I’m sure he’ll have been corrected on by November). Walker told the

crowd he’d been called a racial slur, but it was okay, because … raccoons are pretty smart?

He told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that shortly after announcing his campaign, he was contacted by a group of Washington Republicans.

“I won’t say their names because I don’t want to embarrass them,” Walker said.

“The first thing they asked me is, ‘Can you raise money?’

The second is, ‘Can you get people to change over?’”

That at least partially explains support for Walker. He is a Black challenger pitted against a Black incumbent in hopes he will swing Black votes to the Republicans.

It’ll work to some extent, but Black people have known “every brother ain’t a brother” since long before Public Enemy’s Chuck D rapped about it in 1990.

He reminds me of my

former brother-in-law, who told me he liked Herman Cain because “he lets me vote against Obama without looking racist.” I responded that if that was the only reason he was voting for a Black Republican candidate then sorry, that was still racist.

But what about Democrats? Surely they elect seemingly unqualified people, too?

Al Franken was a comedian before he became U.S. Senator from Minnesota. But he had also been a political activist. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez worked as a bartender and waitress. But she also graduated cum laude from Boston University with a degree in International relations and economics.

Democrats have nothing like the Murderers' Row of Greene, Colorado’s Lauren Boebert, Arizona’s Paul Gosar, Florida’s Matt Gaetz,

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

The resistance may or may not prevail

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t is Friday and we’re at the Natural Bridge Historic Hotel just across the road from Natural Bridge State Park which has the actual Natural Bridge along with a vast, but almost empty gift shop.

The National Bridge Historic Hotel is a huge, three-storied pile of red bricks which comes with a spacious black and white tiled lobby; a cozy bar where one might sip a locally brewed pale ale; and a tunnel (under the adjacent highway) that connects one with the ancient stone arch itself.

These days the hotel lobby, the bar and the tunnel are underutilized — the thousands of tourists who once considered themselves lucky to have a room, or a beer, are long gone. Apparently many passing through on I-81 are not interested in the natural stone bridge that once captivated Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and

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Eleanor Roosevelt.

When Susan and I arrived, we found that we had reserved a room in the adjacent, newer, 50’s era wing rather than in the older, grander hotel that had been rebuilt in 1964. We made our disappointment known to the desk clerk who said our “Expedia reservations are hard to modify.”

But we said we wanted into the old hotel, and insisted on a large, comfortable room with a view of the cloud and mist-covered mountains to the East. And our young clerk dived back into the digital ether and

gave us an upgrade.

As we stood waiting at the desk — the attendant also fielding phone calls — we had a chance to look-over an adjacent display that explained Natural Bridge might be enhanced with visit to the Natural Bridge Zoo; or the Natural Bridge Dinosaur Park II; and then there are the Natural Bridge Caverns.

One could, in fact, access all three of these sites by way of a single ticket.

Notwithstanding these alternatives I didn’t see any children — rather the guests were older, childless, T-shirt and baseball cap wearing couples who did not appear to be the kind of folk who would easily employ a “super-soaker” (water gun) against a plastic Triceratops—as looped on the video monitor behind the desk.

The problem with Natural Bridge is that it no longer has the power to astound, or

to even distract today’s teenagers. Even the Civil War — Virginia’s ace of diamonds in the tourism department — seems to have lost its lure.

Many Civil War sites, like nearby Appomattox, have changed their Lost Cause focus saying, “Explore stories how the Civil War affected Americans across divides of race, gender and nationality.”

It is not clear to me who are still lingering on the manicured battlefields around Fredericksburg; or taking the bus up to Monticello; or exploring the trench work around Yorktown where George Washington — now being re-evaluated — ensnared Cornwallis.

All of this comes on top of the news — provided by the May 30 edition of the New Yorker — that interactive, intergalactic, total immersive entertainment is now available just down the road at Disney and Universal Studios.

Not content with simply viewing another universe in a darkened theatre, Disney and Universal allow one to walk, talk and role-play in what they call a LARP — this is short for live-action-roleplaying.

“In a LARP, players, often in costume, improvise stories and borrow from such genres as medieval fantasy, science fiction and vampire movies.

In the indie LARP Distopia Rising, people spend the weekend staggering around as zombies — or hiding from them.”

Apparently this move to insert actual tourists into their narrative started in 2019 with Disney’s Black Spire Outpost Experience.

But one can trace this effort back to Historic Williamsburg where, for years, they’ve been putting Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry into period costume and giving them a roaming-around-town role including impromptu

Parris Island stands resilient

By Neal Pugliese and Jennifer Tuckwiller ensational headlines and bold predictions stir emotion and generate clicks. They can also omit important details and obscure reality.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island is too important to this community, and to our national security, to allow simplistic narrative to prevail in the face of facts. Contrary to doom-saying headlines, Parris Island is a shining model of resiliency and adaptation that can inform and inspire the dozens of military bases and thousands of communities impacted by sea level rise.

MCRD Parris Island won the 2021 Secretary of the Navy’s Environmental Award for, “excellence in integrating environmental and opera-

tional sustainability efforts and mitigating impacts from storm surge and sea level rise through 2065.” When Naval Facilities Command developed a handbook for adapting to climate change, Parris Island was chosen as the pilot location to implement the plan.

Parris Island is blazing a trail within the Department of Defense by building longterm climate resiliency into all planning and construction projects. Practically speaking, this means elevating the firing positions at rifle ranges, restoring previously paved areas to pervious surfaces, raising roads, expanding stormwater capacity, and promoting healthy marshes as a buffer to tidal and storm events. It also means hardening communication conduits and generating enough power from solar and natural

gas to meet all installation electricity needs.

More than $135 million has been spent in the past three years to enhance Parris Island’s resiliency, and more investments will be made as evidence and circumstances warrant. Only installations with a long horizon make these kinds of investments.

The Lowcountry Military Installation Resilience Review (MIRR) was recently completed by a team of engineers and environmental scientists at Parris Island, providing some important ground truth to speculative models about sea level rise impacts. The results of their analysis don’t paint a picture of doom and gloom, but rather provide an executable roadmap “to be proactive and prevent future negative disruptions” associated with sea level rise.

This roadmap includes

future infrastructure investment recommendations for the installation and all of Beaufort County. Parris Island is already proving that, when you need a difficult thing done well, call a Marine … not a bureaucrat.

On the federal front, the federal government has a well-defined process called Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) to address military real estate and location decisions. Congress keeps a close watch on the BRAC process and the members of South Carolina’s federal delegation have been unequivocal in their support for Parris Island.

BRAC is not currently authorized by Congress, nor is a BRAC round expected next year. When the next official BRAC round opens, officials will follow a process to analyze and recommend

what bases close and what missions realign.

Armed with the facts, our South Carolina elected officials can not only defend Parris Island, but they can also make a cogent argument to grow vital USMC missions in our region. Base decisions are not made by off-handed comments captured as clickbait.

Tradition is important to the U.S. Marine Corps, not out of sentimental nostalgia, but because lessons of past sacrifice are critical to shaping future Marines. For more than a century, Marines have been forged in the crucible called Parris Island. The second oldest Marine installation is integral to the legacy of the Corps.

As long as this country calls on Marines to be first in and last out of every armed conflict, Parris Island will play

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Alabama’s Mo Brooks, and North Carolina’s recently ousted Madison Cawthorn.

Or Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert, who complained last week, “If you’re a Republican, you can’t even lie to Congress or lie to an FBI agent or they’re coming after you.” That’s a lawmaker, folks, complaining he can’t break the law without risking (gasp!) accountability.

Missteps by members of Democrats’ Squad show there is a learning curve for serving in public office, but the GOP is busy electing people for whom the curve is a vertical line. How can the nation win when one of its two major parties is dead set on filling its ranks with losers?

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speeches about taxes and tyranny.

While it is one thing to listen to a speech about colonial taxation, it is another thing to suit-up like a young Luke Skywalker, move oneself into his idealized character, and do all of this against the backdrop of bringing much-needed medicine to Mars. The objective here is to transplant the paying customer into another world where he or she experiences fantasy, noble purpose and perhaps a little bit of anxiety while knowing that the “Resistance always prevails in the end.”

The New Yorker piece eventually works its way round to Ukraine where slaughter of civilians, martial law and atrocity are actually under way — and where the “Resistance” may not prevail.

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

an essential role in national defense. Thousands of Marines who live, and vote, across the country will give that a big “OORAH.” As the Navy’s Climate Action 2030 report details, many military installations, like many civilian neighborhoods, are threatened by sea level rise and other climate impacts. MCRD Parris Island is attacking that threat head on and is postured to stand strong as a model of resiliency for decades to come.

While some are sure that storms and tides will prevail, the smart bet is on our United States Marine Corps and Parris Island.

Col. Neal Pugliese, USMC, Ret., is the Chairman of the Military Enhancement Committee of Beaufort County. Jennifer Tuckwiller is the Chairman of the Board of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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nother couple dozen innocents have been killed by a deranged young man wielding an AR-15. Children and a couple teachers enjoying their last day of the school year in Uvalde, Texas. We should all be appalled by how numb we have become at the frequency of this type of carnage. But, this time, as it turns out, we may have reached a tipping point.

This time, the gunman

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chose as his weapon of death the civilian version of the military’s M-16. The only difference between the two is that the AR-15 is not sold as a fully automatic weapon, even though it can easily be modified to be one.

The speed of a bullet from one of these firearms is about 2,200 mph compared with the bullet from a 9mm automatic pistol of about 800 mph. What exactly does this mean in the real

world? It means, any body hit with a round from an AR-15 suffers devastating injuries, removing limbs and heads, shattering bones, and causing grievous internal injuries.

This is why an AR-15 is useless for hunting. You literally destroy any game animal you shoot. Imagine what this does to a 10-yearold child.

So, if an AR-15 is off the table for hunting, what’s it

good for? All I can think of is target practice at a firing range. That means the AR-15 is only good for fun. Fun. America has decided it’s apparently OK to allow civilians to arm themselves with weapons of war so they can go out and have some fun.

And those folks who believe the assault-style weapons should be banned are accused of wanting to violate the 2nd Amendment. Those critics are simply wrong.

The 2nd Amendment does not prohibit certain types of weapons from being made illegal. It should also be noted that the 2nd Amendment as well as the Constitution were written 50 years before the bullet had even been invented. Those who adhere to the philosophy that the Constitution is a sacred and immutable document apparently don’t understand the history of their own country. We don’t

continue to hold that black people are only worth 3/5 of a white person, or that women, or men without land holdings are the only ones allowed to vote.

It’s time to remove the ability to purchase military style assault rifles by ordinary civilians.

The fun is over.

Jeff Evans is the Publisher of The Island News and can be reached at edwardjeffreyevans@gmail.com.

You will know the real Willie Turral

e have an important primary election in Beaufort County this month. My name is Willie Turral and for those who don’t yet know me I would like to take this opportunity to acquaint you with my motivation for running for the office of Beaufort County Auditor.

Over the past two years, I have examined my life and, most importantly, my purpose. I am proud to share with you that I have dedicated myself to conservative Christian values – the theme of my campaign and my life is Faith, Family, and Freedom.

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ike most people across the country I am saddened, frustrated, and angry about the recent mass shootings that occurred in New York and Texas. Why is this happening over and over again?

Is it because of easy access to military type weapons with high capacity magazines in the hands of young men? If you look at the profile of the perpetrators they are often young white males from broken homes. They are loners who don't fit in and have few if any friends. They spend much of their time alone playing violent video games and surfing the Internet looking into it's dark corners.

Why is it happening now?

What has changed in past 10 to 15 years that is different than the proceeding years?

One obvious factor is that there are more of us, which increases the chances of a deranged shooter emerging.

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change in the course of human events in the United States today. Citizens no longer trust that their government represents their best interests. Restoring trust in local government has become a personal mission for me. That is why I am running to become your next

County Auditor.

Over the past two years, I have spent countless hours supporting the youth of our county. I am the former director of operations and education for AMI Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating troubled youths. I have been serving as the chairman of the Young Republicans organization, because I believe that my conservative values are respected by the Republican Party. I am a former teacher at St. Helena Elementary School where I was a role model to young people. Currently I am finishing my studies at the

Charleston School of Law. I asked myself, “How else can I best serve the Beaufort community?” The answer is by running for the public office of County Auditor.

Those who know me will tell you I am a God-fearing man who cherishes his family and believes that government should be for the people of Beaufort County. Have I made some mistakes in the past? Surely, we all have made some choices that we later realized were ill-advised.

However, I ask that you talk to people who have worked beside me over the past two years and you will

know the real Willie Turral, the man who respects the voters and will be responsible for restoring integrity to the Beaufort County Auditor’s office.

My life's focus has been to improve and enrich the lives of others. The current situation in the Auditor's Office is unacceptable for the people of Beaufort County and must change. With your vote and support, I will restore trust and decency to our Auditor's Office. My promise to you: You will never question the integrity of your Auditor again. I believe that accessibility and accuracy are of critical importance in the

What is different today?

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There was time when most school days were started with a short prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. That is long gone from most classrooms.

Students were taught a love of country, and that the United States was a special place where any citizen could do or become anything he or she was willing to work for.

They were taught to respect teachers, parents, police, elders and fellow students.

We were proud to be Americans and when the "Star Spangled Banner" was played we stood at attention, placed our hands over our hearts and knew that we were part

of something very special.

Much of this is gone.

Semi-automatic military weapons with high capacity magazines have been available to the public for many years. With the end of World War II the military had hundreds of thousands of surplus M1 Grarands and M1 carbines which were the basic infantry weapons of the war.

They were sold at very reasonable prices to the public.

I bought a surplus M1 .30 caliber and a model 1911-A .45 caliber pistol by mail order when I was in high school. I owned them for years, and eventually traded them for a scuba tank when I was in college.

I was certainly not alone, almost everyone that I knew then had one or more rifles or pistols or both. To the best of my knowledge it never occurred to any of them to walk into a church or school and randomly shoot

innocent people.

The NRA is always an easy target after a mass shooting, but I can't think of any shooting were any one of the over 5,000,000 members of the NRA was involved unless it was a case of self defense. The NRA teaches gun safety to adults and children, and strongly supports the enforcement of existing gun laws. Believe me, if over 5,000,000 well armed Americans was the problem we would know it.

If it's not the easy availability of guns, what is the problem? Many of us think that America has lost it's moral compass. How and why this happened is a subject of debate that the answer would be much different depending upon who you asked.

I am pretty sure that it is one of the underlying causes why were are producing angry, confused and miss-guided young men who

vent their anger and frustration by shooting other people.

It could be a school shooter in Texas or a "gang banger" in Chicago, but some of the basic reason are the same.

The question is what can we do to turn this around. I think that it has to start with concerned citizens and parents getting involved in the public schools so that they well know and approve of what their children are being taught.

Maybe even something radical like letting kids be just kids. It's worked pretty well before and I'll bet it would again. We all need heroes, people that we can look up to.

They are few and far between today because of the ongoing effort to convince us that our country is an evil place founded by evil people.

This needs to stop because it's not true. The United States has done some foolish things, and will again, but

Auditor’s office. I will work diligently to ensure that you are not overpaying your personal property taxes.

I respectfully ask that you request the Republican primary ballot so you can vote for me as your nominee to the office of Beaufort County Auditor. It is important to vote so that your voice can be heard. You can vote at the Board of Elections office through Friday, June 10 or on Primary Day, Tuesday, June 14th. I thank you in advance for your support.

Willie Turral, born and raised in Beaufort, is a Republican candidate for Beaufort County Auditor.

the good that this country has done for the world far out weighs the bad and our kids need to know that. We won't change things over night, and it will take time to repair the damage but it's sure not too late to start.

What about now? There are some good ideas out there that might prevent some the killing, and I think they should be considered as long as it doesn't deny anyone of their constitutional rights, but lets get moving on correcting the problems now.

Born, raised and educated in the Southwest, Jim Dickson served in the U.S. Navy Reserve in Vietnam before a 35-year business career. Retired to St. Helena Island, Dickson and his wife are fiscally conservative, socially moderate and active in Republican politics, though they may not always agree with Republicans. Having lived around the country and traveled around the world, Dickson believes that the United States truly is the land of opportunity.

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Christ is the vine, we are the branches

was having a discussion with a friend the other day about how it seems that so many people are living in fear and discouragement when he mentioned something that really made me think.

He said that it was impossible to be depressed and walk in the joy of God’s presence at the same time. After our conversation, I continued to ponder this thought and by the way, I do agree with it. I’m not saying that developing an optimistic lifestyle is easy, but being a positive or a negative thinker are both learned behaviors.

Since a healthy relationship with the Lord is associated with the level of our spiritual joy, we can know that a lifestyle of encouragement will depend on controlling the way we think.

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O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God” Psalm 42:11.

Like the Psalmist, there are times when we allow sadness to lead us down the road of discouragement. I use the word allow because joy and sadness are attitudes of the mind which we choose. How can we live in victory if we are always worried and afraid?

I’m still learning that it’s up to me whether I accept

the misery of anxiety or become determined to focus on God and find refuge in the safety of His arms. We cannot control what happens to us, but we can decide how we will respond.

When I’ve been too busy to pray, study or worship Him, my faith turns to doubt as I begin to lose my confidence that He will take care of my problems and needs.

When we drift away from the security of His love and peace, we are vulnerable to the overwhelming feelings of hopelessness and sadness from mistakes and sins we have committed.

The dark side will sniff out our failures and attempt to bring guilt and condemnation to remind us of what we could and should have done.

The enemy of our soul is devoted to condemning and tempting us to be depressed

about missed opportunities and wrong decisions.

There are many followers in the kingdom of God that are tired and disappointed and often they do not feel appreciated in their calling, but the Lord sees your labor and His definition of success is not the same as the world.

There is nothing more wonderful than to know the mission and will of God and to be walking in it, however, if there is anything that can deter us from following Jesus we will be tested and tempted.

“For the Lord God can help me; therefore shall I not be confounded [confused] therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed” Isaiah 50:7.

Setting our face like flint is declaring a message of faith that we are dedicated

to becoming the person God has called us to be. Flint is a very hard substance and in the season of our trials, the strategy for victorious spiritual combat is to stand strong and not allow doubt or intimidation to influence or persuade us to compromise or surrender.

Our Creator is waiting to give us the stability and perseverance we need to accomplish His plans, but He is also depending on us to become committed in our obedience to Him. There is a big difference between talking about what we should be and actually manifesting it.

His river of contentment is available anytime and beckons for us to wade out into the deeper waters of His presence. We are invited to be saturated in His Spirit and to bask in His glory if

this is what we really want.

Unfortunately, many are relaxing in their lounge chairs at “poolside” and only stick their toes in the water occasionally when a crisis comes upon them they cannot fix on their own. The best way to maintain a successful and consistent Christian life is to pray and study God’s word daily which renews our minds and keeps us sensitive to His thoughts and the demonstration of His character.

John Chapter 15 explains how Jesus is the vine and we are His branches, which allows everyone to witness His nature and glory. We know we are to believe in Him, but when is the last time you considered that He believes in you?

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Families of 13 sailors lost on USS Indianapolis get closure Okatie native’s uncle one of sailors reclassified to ‘buried at sea’

Story courtesy of Navy Personnel Command The Navy has officially changed the status of 13 sailors lost when the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) was sunk in 1945 from “Unaccounted for” to “Buried at Sea,” Navy Casualty announced May 27.

The change in status is the result of extensive research between Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), Navy Casualty Office, the USS Indianapolis Survivors Association, the USS Indianapolis Legacy Organization, and the Chief Rick Stone and Family Charitable Foundation. The announcement helps bring closure to the families of these Sailors who lost their lives at the end of a secret mission which helped end World War II. The USS Indianapolis sank July 30, 1945 after being struck by two Japanese torpedoes.

The Sailors whose status changed are: Seaman 1st Class George Stanley Abbott Seaman 2nd Class Eugene Clifford Batson Gunner’s Mate 1st Class William Alexander Haynes Seaman 2nd Class Albert Raymond Kelly Seaman 1st Class Albert Davis Lundgren Fireman 1st Class Ollie McHone Seaman 2nd Class George David Payne

Storekeeper 3rd Class Alvin Wilder Rahn Ship’s Cook 3rd Class Jose Antonio Saenz Coxswain Charles Byrd Sparks Radioman 2nd Class Joseph Mason Strain Ship's Service Man Laundryman 3rd Class Angelo Anthony Sudano Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Floyd Ralph Wolfe Approximately 300 of the ship’s 1,195 Sailors went down with the ship, and some 900 men were set adrift.

Only 316 survived. Due to administrative errors, many sailors who were recovered from the ocean and buried at sea from responding vessels were misclassified as “Missing in Action “or “Unaccounted for.”

According to Rick Stone, who previously served at NHHC, he initiated the USS Indianapolis Burial at Sea Project to determine if any Indianapolis casualties met this criteria. Following his retirement from government service, he established the Chief Rick Stone and Family Charitable Foundation to continue the project and located documentation proving the 13 sailors were misclassified.

According to the foundation’s USS Indianapolis Burial at Sea Project web page, “recovering a lost sailor, giving their loved ones and

The U.S. Navy has officially changed the status of 13 sailors lost when the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) was sunk in 1945 from “Unaccounted for” to “Buried at Sea.” Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lex Barlowe, U.S Navy. Graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lex Barlowe, U.S. Navy. family closure, is the greatest gift we can imagine and the greatest way to celebrate and thank the sailors who lost their lives aboard the USS Indianapolis.”

“One of my favorite quotes is ‘Poor is the nation that has no heroes but shameful is the nation who, having heroes,

forgets them,’” Stone said.

“Our foundation will never forget the heroes of the USS Indianapolis and are proud of our role in helping thirteen families learn that the Navy went to great lengths to honor them soon after their deaths.”

Capt. Robert McMahon,

director of the Navy Casualty Office, said bringing closure to families of those lost at sea is a “solemn duty and obligation” he takes to heart.

“Nothing is more important to me than giving families that knowledge when the unthinkable happens,” he said. “No amount of time

lessens the loss, however, if we can bring some certainty to loved ones, even seven decades later, we are keeping faith with those we lost.”

One of those family members, William Baxter, nephew of Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Wolfe, was notified April 26 of the change in status.

Sailors from Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Beaufort, S.C., arrived at his door with a certificate and flag to recognize Wolfe’s sacrifice.

Baxter, an Okatie native, said while he did not know his uncle, “it’s nice to finally have some closure to what actually happened to [him].

Thank you all for going above and beyond for me and my family. I wasn’t expecting all of this, but thank you.”

“It was an absolute honor and a privilege to be a part of informing Mr. Baxter and his family of his uncle’s status change, and also being a part of history,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Naomi Hall, one of the Sailors from NMRTC Beaufort involved in making notifications.

Navy Casualty's mission is providing timely and firstclass casualty assistance to Navy families when a Sailor is seriously ill or injured, is placed in a duty status whereabouts unknown (DUSTWUN), or is declared missing and/or Prisoner of War or dies. Learn more about Navy Casualty at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/Casualty/.

Military Exchanges are a great benefit for military, veterans

P

ost Exchanges (PXs) and Base Exchanges (BXs) are the military versions of retail department stores or strip malls with smaller shops and service vendors nearby.

Some exchanges include uniform shops, barbershops, laundry and dry cleaning, gas stations, convenience stores, fast food outlets, and lawn and garden shops. Most importantly, Military Exchanges do not charge sales tax, and they actively seek to hire military spouses through a hiring preference program.

This author likes to visit the Charleston Air Force Base Exchange because it is close to my home, it is a safe place where I can buy the smallest version of the authentic Swiss Army Knife for less than half of anywhere else, and the knives are always in stock.

The Marine Corps Exchange system; The Navy Exchange Service Command, the Coast Guard Exchange system; and Army and Air Force Exchange Service make up the four military exchange systems.

Eligible exchange shoppers can shop online at the Army and Air Force Exchange System at https://www.shopmyexchange.com, the Navy Exchange System at https://

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www.mynavyexchange. com, the U.S. Marine Corps Exchange System at https:// mymcx.com, and the Coast Guard Exchange System at https://shopcgx.com.

PXs and BXs support themselves almost completely through their sales income.

Exchange-created profits are used to fund the military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs and to build, maintain, and renovate stores.

Tax-free shopping is authorized at the exchange if you're in one of these groups: • Uniformed-service members (active, reserve, or retired); active DOD and Coast Guard appropriated fund and non-appropriated civilian employees in the United States and the U.S. territories and possessions.

• Medal of Honor recipients; Honorably discharged veterans with 100 percent service-con-

nected disability; Department of Defense civilian employees stationed outside the United States.

• Authorized family members; National Guard members not in federal status; and authorized military members of foreign nations.

• All veterans with VA service-connected disability ratings; Purple Heart recipients; veterans who are former prisoners of war; and primary family caregivers of eligible veterans under the VA caregiver program.

• Defense Department and Coast Guard civilian employees with a Common Access Card.

• Appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund civilian employees who work in the U.S., and in U.S. territories and possessions.

Additionally, all honorably discharged veterans can shop online at the exchanges.

The Veterans Online Shopping Benefit does not grant on-installation access, unless the veteran falls into another category, such as having a VA service-connected disability rating.

Read about Commissary and Exchange privileges for

Veterans and veterans’ family members at https://www. va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/.

Exchange employees are paid from exchange revenue, not taxpayer dollars. Overseas stores offer many U.S. products that may be difficult to find off base. Commands often impose shopping restrictions to limit the sale of U.S. goods to unauthorized persons.

Stateside and overseas exchanges accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover credit cards.

Exchanges also offer their own credit plan through the joint-exchange Military STAR Card.

Exchanges offer weekly ads, rebates, restaurant coupons, sales, credit programs, gift cards, post-government employment, careers, shipping, warranties, product recalls and alerts, and more. Exchanges provide wholesome, nutritious meals to eligible students participating in Overseas Department of Defense Schools and a BE FIT FOR LIFE program to mention a few.

The military exchanges in and near the SC Lowcountry include: • U.S. Marine Corps

Air Station Exchange, Building 1283, Geiger Boulevard, MCAS Beaufort, S.C. 29901, phone: 843-228-7769.

• The US Marine Corps Exchange at Building 409, Parris Island, S.C. Phone: 843-228-1538.

• U.S. Coast Guard Exchange, 196 Tradd Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, Phone: 843-722-8917.

• Charleston Main Navy Exchange (Joint Base Charleston), 1765 Red Bank Road, Building NO 706, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445-6514, Phone: 843794-7042.

• Charleston Air Force Base Exchange (Joint Base Charleston), 101 Lawson Drive, Building 1990, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., Phone: 843-552-5000.

• Shaw Air Force Base Exchange, 370 Rhodes Avenue, Building 1403, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. 29152, Phone: 803-6663050.

• Hunter Army Airfield, 171 Haley Avenue, Savannah, Ga. 31409, Phone: 912767-1411.

Go online to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) MWR website and read more about Military Exchanges

at https://www.defensemwr. com/partners/military-exchanges.

Another great place to read about military benefits is in the Military Times 2022 Guide to Military Benefits found online at https://bit. ly/3mo12Xo. The title of the guide is YOUR 2022 GUIDE TO MILITARY BENEFITS, by Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III. The guide has easy to reach and understand sections on Exchanges and Commissaries, Basic Pay, Housing Allowances, Retirement Pay (know your options), Tricare Changes, Help for Spouses and Children, Buying a Home (VA Home Loans), and the GI Bill and Tuition.

Don’t miss out on your Exchange benefits. Let’s go shopping!

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

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Alexander, Ryan E.

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Cabrera, Stepherson C.

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Baird, Jason A.

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Aleksey, Natan

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Allen, Jennifer W.*

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Abarcamarales, Andrea

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Allen, Jermain O.

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Calderon, Marcus E.

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Betances, Angel J.

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Armstrong, Alec S.

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Avelar, Arisandi

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Aguilar, Fatima J.

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Armstrong, Shelton G.

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Cannon, Cordell I.

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Bingham Jr, Michael P.

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Augusta, Jason L.

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Awodele, Atijolaoluwa O.

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Allen, Rachel N.

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Bright, Micah M.

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Chin Jr., Kevin O.

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Burks Iii, James L.

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Bean, Devon A.

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Bradbrook, Kelsa I.

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Alon, Danielle

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Brown, Jakarri N.

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Clercius, Rendersley

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Chaney, Johnathan S.

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Caruso, Isabella R.

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Ardon, Yazmine

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Brown, Levi S.

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Deleonpichardo, Juan P.

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Cooke, Connor J.

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Christian, Skylar P.

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Asmega, Marisa D.

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Case, Ryan C.

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Diaz, Kyle Y.

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Copp, Brandon P.

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Butler, Clayton M.

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Didekbrusamolin, Izabela

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Bier, Sarah T.

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Espera, Jacxima

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Carlos, Marissa N.

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Castillomendez, Heberto

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Garrow, Matthew T.

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Delatorre, Sebastian

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Carothers, Nicholas T.

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Faustin, Leencey M.

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Clapshaw, Lanaya L.*

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Chambers, Thanathip M.

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George, Nathan R.

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Engler, Christophe A.

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Castanedagonzalez, Angel

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Gallagher, Elizabeth A.

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Deanda, Melisanda J.

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Coles Jr., Gary L.

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Giannazzo, Ashton S.

PFC

Gliner, Spencer A.

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Cooper, Dylan R.

PFC

Hayes, Ashonte L.

PFC

Douglas, Dana D.

Pvt

Conde, David J.

PFC

Green, Jordan A.

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Grazulewicz, Dariusz M.

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Daniels, Gavin R.

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Hernandez, Ania R.*

PFC

Edwards, Hannah L.

PFC

Conforto, Salvatore J.

PFC*

Gump Jr, Daniel F.

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Hanks, Eyan J.

Pvt

Deck, Kenneth S.

PFC

Heying, Sabrina M.

PFC

Figueroamartinez, Frania L.

PFC*

Cooper, Elijah H.

Pvt

Heath, Daniel J.

Pvt

Harvey, Brett C.

Pvt

Diaz, Aaron A.

PFC

James, Beyance D.

PFC

Garcia, Daisy J.

PFC

Cronk, Treyton L.

PFC*

Herald, Joshua J.

Pvt

Hoch, Ashton C.

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Driver Jr., Dewan A.

Pvt

Johnson, Yanet

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Gonzalez, Elizeth Y.

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Dixon, Conner L.

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Hiraldopolanco, Erick

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Hollenbeck, Riley C.

PFC*

Dunagan, Gavin L.

PFC

Jones, Chyenne L.

PFC

Gonzalezrazo, Jennifer

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Frederiksen, Trent A.

PFC

Irwin, Austin W.

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Legnersaylor, Dylan S.

PFC

Estevez, Rafael A.

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Kpanyor, Cecelia G.

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Guerrero, Alicia C.

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Gaines, Erik F.

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Jordaan, Josua E.

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Lindgren, Alexander J.

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Garciaflores, Jhovany N.

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Lamb, Ryleigh S.

PFC

Hanley, Mikayla J.

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Greene, Armon D.

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Kelly, Thomas R.

PFC*

Machado, Joseph T.

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Giebe III, John M.

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Lambert, Amanda L.

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Hawkley, Isabella D.

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Gubler, Logan E.

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Lindberg, Alec C.

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Mancilla, Alexander M.

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Livie, Ella M.*

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Lopez, Maria C.

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Lindskog, Christian S.

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Markley, Garett D.

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LCpl

Mayorga, Cecilia O.

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Lewiswoods, Brookelyn M.

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Lopez, Rosa E.*

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Mendozavazquez, Jara A.

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Mcnair, Isaiah C.

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Mensah, Priscilla S.

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Millermohring, Chase A.

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Mitchell, Nayreeya F.

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Ordowski, Griffin A.

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Newton, Stanley W.

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Palermo, Emilio H.

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Olukunle, Shalom I.

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Rhodes, Shayne W.

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Sims, Gabriel M.

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Samadsanchez, Malik O.

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Newspaper Network THEME: CARS ACROSS 1. Fountain treat 5. Pharaoh's cobra 8. "____ the Woods," movie 12. Gulf V.I.P. 13. Native American tent 14. Rapper Dogg 15. Hindu princess 16. *Used to alert when driving 17. "____ ____ me, then who?"

18. *Corvette, e.g.

20. Cambodian money 21. *Like Stephen King's Christine 22. "Some Nights" (2012) band 23. *Aston follower 26. State legislature's home 30. 7th letter of Greek alphabet 31. *What I used to step on the gas 34. Lowest brass 35. Salon offerings 37. Exclamation of surprise 38. Fathered 39. Do like phoenix 40. Underarm 42. The Jackson 5's "____ Be There"

43. 3 or 6 in 3+6=9 45. Knit cap 47. Shed tears 48. Winter Olympics participant 50. Embarkation location 52. *Earth traveler (2 words) 56. 2-time NBA Champion Rajon 57. Double-reed instrument 58. Muscovite or biotite 59. Lopsided 60. Undesirable dwelling 61. Causing pain 62. Like certain military tent 63. Between "ready" and "go" 64. #63 Across, pl.

DOWN 1. J. Lo's ex 2. Wet nurse 3. *Don't cross it when driving 4. Hot dish stand 5. Garlicky mayonnaise 6. Shopping ____ 7. Pub offering 8. *Car name that sounds like "unending" synonym 9. Opposite of all 10. Hammer or sickle 11. Choose or select 13. Like a rosebush

14. Maple goo, alt. sp.

19. French city, popular coronation location 22. Like a certain Tuesday 23. First 'M' in MGM 24. Aweigh 25. Turn toddler into an adult 26. Chicken house 27. Home of famous shroud 28. Obelus, pl.

29. Soup server 32. *Car company founded by a Henry 33. Unit of electrical resistance 36. *German luxury car 38. *Driving maneuver 40. Take your pick 41. In the same place, in a footnote 44. Cupid's ammo 46. Smells 48. Expensive fur 49. Type of whip 50. Do like a model 51. Squid's defense, pl.

52. Death, to some 53. Kamala Harris, e.g.

54. Not counterfeit 55. Dose of sunshine, pl.

56. *Car name that also means Aries

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Reasons for Faith

Following the Facts An Atheist Becomes a Believer

Jen was raised in a happy home without religious upbringing.

As a new wife and mother, Jen started to have doubts.

Her father, an engineer, had given her a love of science and had taught her to follow the facts wherever they lead, without letting emotions cloud her judgment. From a young age, it seemed to Jen that there were no logical reasons to believe in God. It was fine if others wanted to have religious beliefs, but she considered them to be fairy tales created to bring people comfort.

Now 27, she was married to the man of her dreams and had just given birth to a beautiful boy. Reflecting on the love that she and her husband shared, and the unconditional love that she now had for her son, Jen began to be open to the possibility that perhaps there was something beyond the physical. To her surprise, she realized that she could no longer believe that we were simply collections of neurons, or that the love she felt for her husband and her child were merely products of brain chemistry.

She was convinced that the material world is all there is.

Like the atheist authors she admired, Jen believed that there is no such thing as a soul. Our thoughts and feelings are simply the result of chemical reactions in the brain. When we die, we cease to exist, and nothing of ourselves continues on. This realization brought about a sense of despair and hopelessness within Jen. What meaning did her life and actions have, if she was destined to turn to dust? But she found that she could distract herself from such thoughts with moments of worldly happiness. So she resolved to chase such moments and get as much enjoyment out of life as she could.

With a new openness, Jen began to explore reasons for faith.

She decided to begin by examining Christianity, since it is the only major religion whose founder claimed to be God. She figured such a specific claim should be relatively easy to disprove. She started a blog online and invited Christians to respond to her toughest objections. To her surprise, she found there were actually logical, compelling answers to her questions. Slowly, as she followed the facts, she increasingly became convinced that the evidence pointed to faith in God and, more specifically, to faith in Jesus. Emotionally, she didn’t want to be a Christian and change her way of life, but she was determined to follow the truth, wherever it led her.

Gradually, Jen opened herself up to a relationship with God.

She and her husband joined a nearby church. With the support of their new church family, they slowly grew in their relationship with God. They are now faith-filled Christians, following Christ as loving parents to six children. Jen still considers herself a work in progress, on a lifelong journey of spiritual growth, but she has changed. She no longer needs to distract herself from despair and hopelessness; her life is now filled with purpose and hope.

Jennifer Fulwiler recounts her conversion story in her engaging and humorous autobiography, Something Other Than God. You can also visit jenniferfulwiler.com to learn more about Jen and her radio show.

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