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n For families who are interested in charter schools, open enrollment time is here. A charter school is an independent public school of choice. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that operate in South Carolina on a ten-year contract called a “charter.” There are 4 charter schools in the area (1 belongs to Beaufort County, 2 are state charter within Beaufort county, and 1 a state charter in Jasper County). Note that two of the schools are adding a grade each school year. For school year 2015-2016 1. Riverview Charter Schoolhttp://riverviewcharterschool.org/ Welcome.html 2. Bridges Preparatory - www.
bridgesprep.org 3. Lowcountry Montessori School - www.lowcountrymontessori.com 4. Royal Live Oaks Academy http://www.rloacs.org/ Application deadlines for Riverview Charter School (K-8th), Bridges Preparatory Charter School (K-9th), and Lowcountry Montessori Charter School (K-11th) is Jan. 31, 2016.
providing, and to schedule an appointment, please contact any of the following numbers.
n The Tax Center is scheduled to open Jan. 19, 2016 and close on April 18, 2016. Hours of operation Monday-Friday 09:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location 172 Santo Domingo St. Parris Island, SC 29905
For any questions prior to Jan. 19th call between 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m Thursdays and Fridays. The Marines listed above can be contacted via email for questions as well. Tax Center Fax Machine (843) 228-1114.
The Tax Center will be setting up appointments via phone and will accept walk-ins schedule permitting. For any questions as to the services the center will be
(843)228-1121 Sgt Alexander (843)228-1125 Sgt Cieply (843)228-1113 Sgt Mattear (843)228-1119 Cpl Dalton (843)228-1126 Cpl Donahee (843)228-1118 Cpl Owen (843)228-1112 LCpl Austin
n The following items were found aboard Marine Corps Air station Beaufort. • Black Husky Tool Kit • IPAD • Motorola Phone • Huffy Bike
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January 22, 1969: Operation Travel Cooler Fishing pole and reel Gold wedding ring Silver wedding ring key ring with assorted keys Camo wallet partially wrapped in duct tape
If anyone would like to claim an item please contact James Caswell from the Provost Marshal’s Office at (843) 228-6335. n Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Station Chapel aboard MCAS Beaufort every Monday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at 10 a.m. Meetings are open to all service members, veterans, and civilians within the Tri-Command. n The photocopying of U.S. Government identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.
Chaplain’s Corner
What is in a Name? By William Holiman, CDR, CHC, MCAS Command Chaplain What is in a name? I would bet that some of us can quote William Shakespeare who wrote the line, “A rose would smell as sweet by any other name.” He meant that names do not matter. Only the character matters. But in the 20th century another writer came along and wrote, “A rose is a rose is a rose.” That writer meant that names and characters go together. When Shakespeare wrote his line he knew that it would turn out that the line would prove false. It is from Romeo and Juliet and it turns out that names really do matter, if you remember reading that play in high school. Many of us have old traditional names with deep meaning. Those names express a hope from our parents, or perhaps we are named after a relative who had that name. My first name, William, means something like “resolute protector” and is a pretty good description of my character. My nature is to protect people and institutions. It is expresses my character. My wife and I have three children and their names are amazingly accurate descriptions of their characters. The oldest is Graham, which means “person who lives in a grey house.” He never wants to go outside. The next is Alan, which means “Cheerful.” He was always a happy camper. The third I will leave out just so you wonder. Pilots usually have a call sign, a name, that expresses something about them, usually something that they did wrong or silly.
This article will deal with the old folks used to call our Christian name or these days simply our first name. You have more names than that, but we will just look at “your name.” I write about this today because in many Christian churches the scripture readings the past few weeks have had something to do with names. In the scripture readings for Christmas there is always something about naming Jesus. The name expresses his mission and character. January 1 is not only New Year’s Day, but it is also Jesus’ name day, the day when he was officially named at his circumcision. Various writers give differing numbers of names and titles for Jesus. One had a list of 200; another had a list of 102 names. All those names express his character, mission and role. Names are important. Many churches have just read a passage from Isaiah 62 about ancient Israel being given a new name. When the land was desolate and the people in despair they had one name, but when God acts for them they get a new name. In the entire Bible people are renamed regularly to express who they are, or something special about them. Pharaoh renamed Joseph. Jesus renames Simon as Peter. We could name many other examples but you get the idea. Names are a big deal. They are who you are. I remember hearing a sermon long ago from the text in Proverbs 22:1 that says: “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” That takes us to whole new level. Not only are our names an
expression of who we are, now we see that we can bring honor to the name we have or we can bring dishonor to that name. So let me ask you, what does your name says about you? What character traits does your name express? I know that these days many people have names that are not traditional and they may not have traditional meanings, but even so Mom and Dad were trying to say something special about you. What were they saying? What hopes are you carrying from them? Your name is not only given to you by your parents, but you also do things with it. When people use your name, what do they do? Do they shudder at the very sound of your name or find strength in it? Do people remember your name and think good things or do they clear their throats after saying it? Does your name say something true and good about you? This is an important topic. All of us are known by name, in the military usually by our last names, but still the first name, that name that is especially yours, is important. It has meaning not only to you and your family but to everyone around you. I do not think that many of spend much time wondering about how our names will be remembered, or how to take care of our names. But we should. Your name is important. So take a moment today and just think, “How do people think of my name?” What do you think of your name? When you leave your section behind in a few years, what scent will your name leave behind? Will it be a good name that is esteemed higher than silver and gold or will be something else. The choice is yours. Choose wisely.
Fightertown deployed:
Dewey Canyon, perhaps the most successful high-mobility regimental-size action of the Vietnam War, began in the A Shau/Da Krong Valleys when the 9th Marines, commanded by Colonel Robert H. Barrow, and supporting artillery were lifted from Quang Tri. By 18 March the enemy’s base area had been cleared out, 1617 enemy dead had been counted, and more than 500 tons of weapons and ammunition unearthed.
Persistent El Nino conditions will provide a winter similar to last year for the United States. Beaufort County will be wetter and cooler than normal. Additionally, there will be a higher risk for severe weather, including tornadoes and possible floods. Be prepared for drastic changes in temperatures and precipitation. Monitor the latest forecasts and briefings from the National Weather Service in order to prepare your home and family for any extreme weather. Ensure you take extra precautions when travelling.
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MALS-31 Stingers have detachments currently deployed to the Western Pacific supporting VMFA(AW)-224.
MWSS-273 Sweathogs have a detachment of Marines currently deployed to Spain in support of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa.
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HAPPENINGS n The Laurel Bay Marine Mart (7-Day Store) will be closed from Jan. 21 until the fall of this year for a renovation. Improvements will include a new floor layout and new interior.
Friday, January 22, 2016
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