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Vote on Whitehall subdivision plan ends in tie; discussion tabled By Mindy Lucas Plans to build a major subdivision on the property known as Whitehall have been kicked down the road again – this time by a deadlocked planning commission. The result was a tie after members of the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) took a first vote on approving the project at its regular monthly meeting held, Monday, Aug. 17. After a lengthy discussion over the course of a nearly four-hour meeting,
the commission eventually moved to table any further discussion until its next meeting. The site is zoned for mixed use and current plans presented by the developer show a mix of retail and approximately 200 residential units on 10.1 acres. Approval of the project has been held up for most of the year – previously by the developer who asked to remove its consideration from two previous MPC meetings citing a desire to have the public weigh in at an
in-person meeting. However since March, the coronavirus pandemic has prevented those types of meetings and city and other municipal meetings have been held virtually. On Monday, project developer Sam Levin was given the option to postpone again, but Levin made it clear he no longer wanted to wait. “We’ve been down this path, and the project has been talked about an awful lot,” he said. The other half of the original 20acre site was sold to Beaufort Coun-
ty in 2018, and the county has since moved forward with its plans to develop a public park. Chief among the commission’s latest concerns have been a traffic impact study – first provided in 2018, then updated in May. At its July meeting, commission members asked for an updated study. The updated study, conducted by Ramey Kemp & Associates, was provided at Monday’s meeting and a traffic engineer from the firm took members through the data explaining how
it was collected and analyzed. The city’s own engineer, Jared Fralix, also weighed in on the analysis at the request of commission members. “I feel comfortable with what …has (been) proposed …,” Fralix said. “I think that’s adequate for what’s being proposed as far as what the traffic volumes dictate.” However, as of Monday night, at least one commission member still had concerns over what was presented.
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The Island News fares well in SC Press contest Staff reports In the “better late than never” category, 2019 was a good year for The Island News in the South Carolina Press Association’s yearly awards. For the first time, The Island News placed second in the South Carolina Press Association’s overall General Excellence category in the Weekly Division for newspapers with a circulation of more than 7,500. “I’m extremely happy,” Editor-in-Chief Mike McCombs said. “I believe there are more good things to come.” In all, the newspaper brought home 11 total awards. As a result of COVID-19, the S.C. Press Association’s annual meeting and awards ceremony, originally set for March, was rescheduled for Sept. 18-19, in Myrtle Beach. The event will now be held virtually. Aside for the years during the Civil War and the Great Depression, the SCPA had offered an in-person gathering every year since 1852. Reporter Mindy Lucas won a first-place award in Enterprise Reporting for The Road Not Taken, her Sept. 26, 2019 story about a dispute over a Warsaw Island boat ramp and road that Mindy riled the com- Lucas munity and spawned a class action lawsuit. Lucas also won a thirdplace award in Reporting-In-Depth for her Aug. 21, 2019 story about Lady’s Island residents unhappy with annexation and “up-zoning.” Photographer Bob Sofaly brought home six awards, upping his total with The Island News to 12. Sofaly swept the General News Photo cate- Bob gory, taking Sofaly first, second and third. He placed first and third in the Sports Action Photo category, as well, and took home second place in the Photo Series or Photo Story category for capturing a lunar eclipse over Beaufort.
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Students at Beaufort Academy sit four to a table with plexiglass shields between them. When lunch is over, teachers may use the outdoor, shaded area for instructional purposes to give the students a break from wearing the mask all day. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
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Beaufort Academy the 1st area school to return to the classroom
Beaufort Academy started school on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
By Mike McCombs They are the canaries in the coal mine. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, 337 children, from kindergartners to 12th-graders – including 115 new students – started their school year at Beaufort Academy’s campus on Lady’s Island, making BA the first school in northern Beaufort County with in-person learning for the 2020-21 school year. So far, so good. “We had a great first day back,” Beaufort Academy Director of Communications Lisa Gallagher said. “Our re-opening plan has guided us in a good way, and our teachers, staff and students
SEE FOR YOURSELF Beaufort Academy’s complete reopening plan can be found at https://bit.ly/34ayadh.
are adapting well. As with anything new, we will need time to adjust. … I have not heard one student complain about our ‘new normal.’ Our staff worked hard to make the first day as smooth as possible, and it absolutely showed.” Beaufort Academy is offering both on-campus and at-home live instruction simultaneously. Students and parents were given the option and, according to Gallagher, for most students
and parents, being in the classroom was worth the annoyances of masks, shields, and social distancing. Only around 35 students chose at-home instruction, she said. “Our campus is ideal for a school reopening,” Gallagher said. “We were able to comply above and beyond with DHEC and CDC recommendations while maintaining smaller class sizes and utilize our college style campus.” In late June, Beaufort Academy made public “Envisioning A New Normal – A Plan For A
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New Covid-19 cases trending down in state Staff reports The number of new COVID-19 cases across the state appears to have dropped, only breaking 1,000 once in the seven-day period ending with Monday, Aug. 17. And though the past few days have been encouraging – just 451 new cases, 18 in Beaufort County, and an 11.5 positive test rate on Monday – indications are at least some of the decline can be attributed to fewer tests being administered.
Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, there were 928 and 712 news cases reported, respectively. But the positive percentages those days were still high at 20 and 19.6 percent, respectively. Those are close to the positive rates when the state was averaging between 1,500 and 1,800 new cases a day. Data says masks are working The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
(DHEC) released new data last week that indicates local mask ordinances are helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. “This new data shows us what we already knew, wearing face masks works,” Dr. S.C. State Epidemiologist Linda Bell said in a release. “We’re strongly supportive of these local leaders’ initiatives that are centered on protecting the health and wellbe-
THE NUMBERS From S.C. DHEC Totals As of Monday, Aug. 17 S.C. confirmed cases: 105,905 S.C. probable cases: 1,048 S.C. confirmed deaths: 2,185 S.C. probable deaths: 103 Beaufort County cases: 4,357 Beaufort County deaths: 58 See more totals and last week’s numbers on A5.
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PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Elton John may Dog of the Week: Tripp is true to his name. This big be the one for you! This special goofball wants to play all day long! We think he may be boy has been with us for almost a part fish from his love of water. year now. He has become the father He wants to be around people figure to so many kittens in his and show off his handsome room. He is not completely blind but smile. Tripp is new to us so we does ask that he can sniff you before are still learning new things you pet him. This handsome 1-yearevery day. This goofy 2-yearold is neutered, microchipped, and old is neutered, microchipped, up to date on his vaccines. and up to date on vaccines.
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the recent outcries of racial inequities and social injustice have awakened the world for the need to change our perceptions of each other and the way we treat one another — basically how we should live our lives. The oneness of mankind, the elimination of racial prejudice, and the equality of men and women are some of the basic tenets of Baha’u’l ah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith. During these challenging times more people are coming to the realization of how America’s centuries-old, devasting effects of institutional racism have, in all aspects of our society, impeded the growth and development of this country.
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According to the National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is of United States on June 19, “There are already significant efforts under way to learn how to create models of unity in neighborhoods and communities throughout the nation. Bahá’ís have been persistently engaged in such efforts for many years. The aim is not unity in sameness — it is unity in diversity. It is the recognition that everyone in this land has a part to play in contributing to the betterment of society, and that true prosperity, material and spiritual, will be available to us all to the degree that we live up to this standard. “We should earnestly discover what is being done, what truly helps to make a difference,
and why. … If we do this, we could soon find ourselves in the midst of a mass transition toward racial justice.” The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Beaufort County and its Baha’i community welcome the opportunity to join with like-minded individuals and organizations in support of the elimination of racism — America’s most challenging issue, and for social justice. – The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Beaufort County For more information, email BeaufortCountyLSA@gmail.com, call 1-800-228-6483 or visit www.bahai.us/contact-form.
County’s posting of delinquent properties has begun From staff reports The Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office began levying delinquent properties Aug. 5. This is the process in which a Notice of Levy sign is affixed to a property as notification to the owner that the property taxes have not been paid. Normally, only certain delinquent properties would be posted, those that had not signed and returned the Certified Delinquent Tax Notice. Unfortunately, the United
States Postal Service has altered its delivery policy for certified notices due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which has prevented the proper receipt of taxpayer signatures. As a result, all delinquent properties will be posted to ensure successful notice and that the statutory guidelines are followed. “We have fewer delinquent real property accounts than in previous years,” Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls said in a release. “This is always encouraging to see, espe-
cially in these unusual and challenging times.” A few upcoming dates that are important to note: • Sept. 1 – A penalty of $25 will be added to unpaid properties, and personal checks will no longer be accepted for delinquent properties. • Sept. 8 – Bidder registration will open for anyone wishing to participate in the tax sale. • Sept. 13 – Delinquent properties will be advertised in the
PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR AUG. 20–26
Aug. 20 – Airports Board, 1:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel Aug. 20 – Economic Development Corporation, 2:30 p.m., check for Zoom meeting information at www.beaufortcountysc.gov Aug. 20 – Sheldon Fire District Board, 7 p.m., 5 Fire Station Lane
Sheldon, Temperature checks required prior to entering meeting room, masks and social distancing required. Limited seating, space limited to three guests per person. Aug. 24 – City of Beaufort’s Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the
Sea Island Rotary Club Blood Drive
9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, Quality Inn parking lot, 2001 Boundary Street. It is extremely important to renew and maintain the Blood Bank, particularly now that blood plasma is being utilized in antibody testing for the virus. Donation sign up can be arranged with Bob Gross at 843-321-0196 or at https://bit. ly/30SQq8M.
Gullah/Geechee Music With Queen Quet
5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25. Free Virtually Speaking online program through the Morris
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Center For Lowcountry Heritage. Explore the history of Black music and musicians of South Carolina. This unique perspective talk was filmed on location on St. Helena Island. Visit the Heritage Center’s Facebook page (www. facebook.com/morrisheritagecenter) at the date and time of the event for the live watch party. For more information, go to MorrisHeritageCenter.org.
Virtual Book Club With The Morris Center
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exhibition Ecos: Resonances of South Carolina Latino Stories. When you reserve your spot at MorrisHeritageCenter.org, you will be emailed a link for the Zoom discussion.
Bluffton Artisan Market
1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 at the Southern Barrel parking lot, Buckwalter Plaza, Bluffton. There will also be a two-day Christmas market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28. An open-air shopping event with live music that features local makers. Vendor registration for booths is $45 per market for early registration before Aug. 31, $55 for late registration; and $30 per market for Lowcountry Made members. To register, visit lcmade.com.
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Playground remodel hits homestretch Workmen with Elite Solutions and Great Southern Recreation were at the midway point last week of the reconstruction of the playground at Henry C. Chambers Water-
front Park. Work on the playground is on schedule and should be completed in about a week, according to Ala Ali of Elite Solutions. – Bob Sofaly
The Shrimp (Festival) must go on
Workmen with Elite Solutions from Raleigh, N.C., lift a heavy slide Wednesday, Aug. 12, to be attached to the equipment seen at right. After the equipment is assembled, all that will be left will be the landscaping and sidewalks.
Playground equipment is still being erected at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on Wednesday, Aug. 12. After the equipment is assembled, all that will be left will be the landscaping and sidewalks. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Planning Department to host meeting on land preservation
From staff reports The Beaufort County Planning Department is hosting a virtual community meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed County Greenprint Plan. The Greenprint Plan is a tool used by the County to prioritize the protection and conservation of critical natural environments through
its Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Program. The virtual meeting can be accessed at www.envisionbeaufortcounty.com. Instructions will be provided on the web site. The virtual meeting will include a presentation on what the Greenprint Plan is and will include a survey that will help set preservation priorities such as water quality, cultural landscapes, critical
habitats and protecting the cherished Lowcountry natural environment for generations to come. Public input is critical to creating a successful Greenprint Plan. For those unable to attend, all materials including the survey will remain accessible until Friday, Sept. 4. For more information, please contact the Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department at 843-255-2140.
From staff reports The 2020 Beaufort Shrimp Festival will not be canceled. But thanks to COVID-19, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is having to re-imagine the event for this year because of limitations on large gatherings and concerns about public health. Instead of a single-weekend event, Shrimp Festival Season will celebrate the fall shrimp season and highlight the region’s culinary traditions spanning three weeks – Sept. 18 through Oct. 4. Locals and visitors are invited to restaurants, shops, and outdoor venues across the Beaufort region over three successive weeks to enjoy the best of Lowcountry food and lifestyle. Throughout Shrimp Festival Season, participating restaurants region-wide will feature a specially priced fresh shrimp “tasting menu” item and entrée and local shops will feature seafood themed promotions. Visit BeaufortShrimpFestival.com for the latest information and up-to-date list of participating restaurants.
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Ross Watson, M.D. to Beaufort Memorial Primary Care
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o provide greater access to primary care for the community, Beaufort Memorial has added family medicine physician Dr. Ross Watson to the medical staff at its Beaufort Memorial Primary Care practice.
Dr. Watson comes to the the Lowcountry from his residency at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He joins board-certified internists Drs. Andrea Hucks and Alejandro Garcia Salas, and board-certified nurse practitioners Mary Beth Donovan, Ronda O’Connell and Amy Wagner at the practice.
Residency in Family Medicine Central Maine Medical Center Lewiston, Maine
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Dr. Watson will join Amy Wagner, ANP-BC; Andrea D. Hucks, MD; Alejandro García Salas, MD; Mary Beth Donovan, ACNP-BC and Ronda O’Connell, ANP-BC at Beaufort Memorial Primary Care.
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School District needs ESL volunteers
Beaufort County School District is looking for volunteers for its Adult Education English as a Second Language program. For more information, call 843-322-0780, email director Juanita Murrell at juanita.murrell@beaufort.k12.sc.us or visit www. adulted.beaufortschools.net.
Sea Island Rotary Club hosting blood drive
Hundreds of people took advantage of Beaufort County Airport’s Open House on Saturday on Lady’s Island to look at some of the airplanes parked there. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Todd Bradley, center, owner of this 100-horsepower-Sea Ray, shows off some the finer engineering details to Chris Stephenson on Saturday during the Open House at the Beaufort County Airport on Lady’s Island.
Sea Island Rotary Club resumes its Covid-19-delayed blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Quality Inn parking lot at 2001 Boundary Street. It is extremely important to renew and maintain the Blood Bank, particularly now that blood plasma is being utilized in antibody testing for the virus. Donation sign up can be arranged with Bob Gross at 843-321-0196, or at https://bit.ly/30SQq8M.
County spraying for mosquitoes
Autumn Simons, 12, seems right at home behind the controls of the Beaufort County helicopter on display Saturday during the Beaufort County Airport’s Open House on Lady’s Island. Lt. Col. Neil Bailey, center, of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, pilots the helicopter and told her she’ll have to able able to do a lot of quick math in her head to be a pilot, but it’s well worth the effort.
A stunt plane goes into a steep climb as the pilot shows off some its capabilities during Saturday’s Open House at the Beaufort County Airport on Lady’s Island.
Well done, young lady
Hadley Dennis, 7, a 2nd-grader at Beaufort Academy, proudly shows of her tooth, which came out Friday morning at school. With the help of BA office manager Heidi Richards, Dennis bravely faced having the tooth pulled, then proudly showed it to everyone in the office. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Receive 10 free trees by joining Arbor Day Foundation in August
From staff reports You can spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August. Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Norway spruce trees or 10 white flowering dogwood trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid between October 15 and December 10, depending on the right time for planting in each member’s area. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. “Norway spruce trees truly provide year-round beauty for any landscape,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “White flowering dogwood trees will add color and beauty to your yard throughout the year, with their showy spring flowers, scarlet autumn foliage, and red berries that attract songbirds in the winter.” New members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also re-
Retired principal takes helm of Rotary Club Contest
From staff reports Carole Ingram, long-time principal of Beaufort Middle School who retired in 2019, became president of Sea Island Rotary Club (SIRC) on July 1 and will lead the 80-member Club through the Covid-19 impacted club year. Ingram was named SIRC Rotarian of the year in 2018 and has pledged to apply a focus on excellence developed during her 15 years as a principal and 39 years as
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an educator to the community service work of Sea Island Rotary. Fo r e m o s t on Ingram’s Carol list of priIngram orities are community impact projects like the Club-sponsored and operated Smile Mobile, a mobile dental clinic that reaches under-served communities in Beaufort County,
and support to organizations like United Way of the Lowcountry, YMCA and Salvation Army. The Club will also continue to support Rotary International missions to irradicate Polio and find a cure for Alzheimer’s through its C.A.R.T.’s initiative. Other officers installed were Randy Atkins, Vice President and president-elect; Kathy Bundy, secretary; Meredith Keene, trea-
surer; and Immediate Past President, Troy Ward, along with directors, John Perrill; Marilyn Peck; Andy Borgert; Bob Ellis; Woody Oakley; Anna Graham; Mark McCain; and Ray Harvey. Whitney McDaniel, Asst. District Governor, presided over the July installation. Sea Island Rotary is one of three Rotary International Clubs within Beaufort whose members join 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide.
Beaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments through Friday, Aug. 20. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. For additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at (843) 255-5800.
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Publisher Margaret Evans won a third-place award in News Feature Writing for Retirement With A View, her Nov. 6, 2019 story about a U.S. Marine Margaret Corps veteran Evans about to celebrate his 100th birthday just after Veteran’s Day.
A flowering white dogwood. ceive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care, and a subscription to Arbor Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication. To receive the free Norway spruce trees, join online at arborday.org/august or send a $10 membership contribution by Aug. 31 to Ten Free Norway Spruces OR Ten Free White Dogwoods, Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, Neb. 68508. Art Director Hope Falls won a second-place award in Sports Page Design Portfolio. The 11 Hope awards for 2019 Falls are the easily the most won in a single year by The Island News, which was founded in 2008. The previous highs came in 2014 and 2018, which each saw the newspaper win six awards. The newspaper has now brought home 37 awards since it began entering the SCPA contests in 2011.
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Responsible Reopening At Beaufort Academy.” The nine-page document laid out a framework for students to as safely as possible return to school this fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, if they so chose. At the time, BA Head of School Dan Durbin said that even with the plan, there were still things his committee was trying to figure out and that Durbin, the school, the parents and the students had to be open to adjustments on the fly should the unforeseen arise. Last week, Durbin was happy with the way the first few days went. "I couldn’t be more proud of the team effort our students, parents, teachers and staff have displayed this first week,” Durbin said via email. “Keeping students and staff safe is our top priority and requires everyone to be committed to the reopening plan. Fortunately, everyone is taking the effort seriously
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from page A1 ing of their communities.” The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has released a regularly updated map showing the counties and municipalities that currently have mask requirements in place, which is available on the home page of scemd.org. SCEMD’s map shows jurisdictions where masks are required by ordinance and where masks have been recommended by proclamation from local elected officials. Analysis of local mask ordinances show: • As of this week, nearly 40 percent of residents, or approximately 2,000,000 South Carolinians, reside in jurisdictions that have local mask requirements in place. • When comparing the jurisdictions that have mask requirements in place to those that do not, the jurisdictions with mask requirements have shown a 46.3 percent greater decrease in the total number of cases during the four weeks after the requirements were implemented. “We will be in a much better position in four to six weeks if South Carolinians practice physical distancing and use a mask,” Bell said. “Together, we can completely reverse our fortunes and create safe environments for our business recovery, for our lifestyle recovery, and particularly for our students returning to school in a few short weeks, but we must act more aggressively, and now.” Data analysis also shows: • Those jurisdictions with mask requirements in place have seen an overall decrease of 15.1 percent of total cases for the four weeks after the requirements were implemented compared to before the requirements were in place. This is an overall decrease of 34.6 cases per 100,000 people from before the mask requirements to after. • During the same time frame, those jurisdictions without mask requirements have experienced an overall increase in total cases of 30.4 percent, as well as an average increase of 24.1 cases per 100,000 people when compared to jurisdictions with a mask requirement in place. “The residents in jurisdictions that acted first are seeing the benefits earlier,” Bell said. “This shows the sooner prevention measures are adopted,
Seniors at Beaufort Academy got to paint their own parking spaces on Thursday, Aug. 13. Here, Maeve Kaladay, June Ward and Connor Aivaz put the finishing touches on their parking spots as their school reopened for in-person lessons. Photo by Bob Sofaly. and working to protect themselves and others.” Gallagher highlighted
THE NUMBERS Totals (continued from A1) As of Monday, Aug. 17 Last week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 790.1 Previous week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1074.4 Two weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,418.1 Three weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,449.6 Four weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,860.2 Five weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,663.1 Six weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,604.1 Seven weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,263.6 Last week’s 7-day average new cases, county: 35.7 Previous week’s 7-day average new cases, county: 65.4 Two weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 83.3 Three weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 83.9 Four weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 72.4 Five weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 72.6 Six weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 52.4 Seven weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 38.9
the sooner we all benefit. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, DHEC unveiled a new online dashboard that provides detailed county-level data that helps provide a localized look at the impacts of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina. This new dashboard was developed by DHEC’s data analysts, GIS specialists and epidemiologists using information gathered through the agency’s expansive disease surveillance capabilities. “In what could traditionally take a year or more to develop, our public health and data specialists have built in months an in-depth and interactive online resource for public use that gives a breakdown of demographics, testing, hospitalizations and more for all 46 counties,” DHEC Public Health Director Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director said in a release. “DHEC has been tracking county-specific data since the first cases of COVID-19 were detected in the state, but the agency’s efforts to consolidate this vast, evolving information into an online resource that will be updated daily is truly amazing, and our state is fortunate to have such an adept team of experts working behind the
parts of the reopening plan she thought had been keys to BA’s success. They in-
cluded the school’s ability to hold lunch outdoors, the option between at-home and
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on-campus instruction, the electrostatic sanitation of all school common areas, the fact that every BA classroom has an interior and exterior entrance, the required wearing of face masks and the use of Z-shields. In addition, each student has his or her temperature taken twice a day and hand sanitizer is available everywhere. “We tried to think of everything,” Durbin said. That being said, there will obviously be adjustments to be made, and the situation could change at any time. “Of course, we’ve had a few issues to hammer out,” Durbin said. “For teachers the biggest hurdle seems to have been getting accustomed to new technology. Students seem to struggle a little bit with wearing a mask properly. Regardless, everyone has done a great job of working together for the benefit of all."
From staff reports The Beaufort Tea Party is hosting “A Back the Blue and 1st Responders Rally" at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at the corner of Ribaut Rd. and Boundary St. in the old Piggly Wiggly parking lot. Community members are invited to show their appreciation for our law enforcement officers and first responders by showing up and waving flags and their own homemade signs. This is a non-political rally to honor our men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our community safe. The hosts encourage safe COVID-19 practices and civil conduct, which includes: • If medically possible, please wear a mask. • We understand if a medical condition prohibits you from mask wearing, so please attempt to remember safe distancing. • Please do not impede vehicle or pedestrian traffic. • Above all, have fun.
Mike McCombs is the Editor-inchief of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com. Bob Sofaly contributed to this story.
THE LAST WEEK Monday, Aug. 17 New S.C. Cases: 451 S.C. deaths: 20 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 18 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 11.5 Sunday, Aug. 16 New S.C. Cases: 537 S.C. deaths: 9 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 28 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 11.0 Saturday, Aug. 15 New S.C. Cases: 986 S.C. deaths: 51 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 35 Beaufort Co. deaths: 1 Percent Positive: 16.4 Friday, Aug. 14 New S.C. Cases: 1,015 S.C. deaths: 16 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 40 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 15.0 Thursday, Aug. 13 New S.C. Cases: 907 S.C. deaths: 35 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 42 Beaufort Co. deaths: 2 Percent Positive: 15.7 Wednesday, Aug. 12 New S.C. Cases: 712 S.C. deaths: 45 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 17 Beaufort Co. deaths: 1 Percent Positive: 19.6 Tuesday, Aug. 11 New S.C. Cases: 928 S.C. deaths: 45 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 70 Beaufort Co. deaths: 1 Percent Positive: 20.0
scenes.” The dashboard is available by clicking the green “S.C. County-Level COVID-19 Data” button at https://bit. ly/2Q3ZyRN. It will be accessible there for 10 days, after which time it will replace the “Demographics” webpage, as statewide and county-level demographics are both built into this new dashboard. Additional new localized data sets included within it are: • race, ethnicity, gender and age for cases and deaths in each county • percent positive for each county • number of cases per day for each county, dating back to the beginning of March • number of tests performed for each county (based on an individual’s county of residence) • number of types of tests (serology or molecular) performed for each county (based on an individual’s county of residence) • rate of testing per 100,000 residents for each county
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from page A1 “I have great concerns over the traffic study,” said Judy Alling. “It’s old, it’s been revised just using formulas, no traffic counts. The bridge was not even considered in it … I think a whole new traffic study needs to be done after Covid.” Commission members also cited concerns over public input saying a project of this size, which could impact traffic in both downtown Beaufort and on Lady’s Island, needed additional input. As of Monday, more than 1,000 people had signed an online petition opposing any development at Whitehall that does not mitigate the overwhelmed road infrastructure on Sea Island Parkway. While public comment was taken at Monday night’s meeting, many, including
commission members, said virtual meetings were not an ideal format for that input. However, both Commission Chairman Mike Tomy and the city’s Community and Economic Development Director David Prichard, reminded commission members that they now have 60 days to approve or disapprove of the plan now that it has been formally submitted and Levin did not agree to any further postponements. “I agree that this would be much better not to do over Zoom, but in this case if we don’t do anything we’re approving the subdivision,” said member Jason Hincher. Other concerns included the lack of turning lanes to handle traffic that might be stacking up on Sea Island Parkway – especially traffic coming from the bridge and trying to turn right onto Meridian Road in order to access the subdivision or the park.
The site of the project, less than a half mile from the Woods Memorial Bridge, is already known for traffic delays when the bridge is open. A traffic light will be needed at Meridian Road and Sea Island Parkway, members said. While DOT does not historically commit to traffic lights unless traffic volumes warrant their construction, engineers indicated it was highly likely those volumes would be met once the development is built. A traffic light at Meridian is already being considered as part of the Beaufort High School access realignment project, Fralix reminded members, part of a group of projects that is being funded by a 1 percent sales tax increase approved by Beaufort County voters in 2018. A motion to continue the discussion at the next meeting, or at an earlier date yet to be announced, passed unanimously.
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Above: Lacey Evans, left, a professional wrestler with the WWE, gets some help from her daughter Summer with writing “HELLO” signs, while her husband, Albert McCrary, records the event Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Beaufort Nursing and Rehab off Spanish Point Road. Evans said she had formerly worked at a similar facility and saw first hand the despair from residents when no one came to see them. So she she gets dolled up and visits the residents, getting her family involved as well. Left: Lacey Evens greats Bismark Robertson, a resident and U.S. Army veteran, during her visit to Beaufort Nursing and Rehab on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
From staff reports The Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Beaufort County is looking for volunteers to work the November polls on Election Day. To qualify, residents must be registered to vote in S.C. and attend an online Poll Manager training. Register online at www.noexcusesc.com. Each volunteer will be paid $165 for the training and working Election Day. Health precautions will be taken at every polling location, and each volunteer will be provided personal protective equipment. Sixteen and 17 year-olds are eligible to volunteer. For more information and questions, call the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County at 843-255-6900.
Going back to school: tips on how to pay for it
By Wells Fargo Advisors Going back to school can help you advance in your job, re-enter the workforce, or support a second act as you chart a completely new career. But what are the right strategies adults should keep in mind to help manage education expenses? Here are some financial tips for going back to school as an adult: See what your employer offers. Many large companies offer benefits such as tuition reimbursement through a qualified program—up to $5,250 may be excluded from income. But even if the tuition above $5,250 is taxed
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as income, that’s still a great strategy versus paying it yourself. Check with your employer to see if they offer any scholarships, educational discounts, or other resources that you could tap into. Consider tax-deferred educational savings plans. If you have money in a 529 plan or Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA), it may make sense to use those funds for you to go back to school. Did the plan begin as a way to fund a child’s education? The beneficiary can often be changed to a qualified family member. Is your planned enrollment date months or years in the
future? You may be able to make contributions to a 529 plan between now and then to build up funds. In the case of ESAs, however, remember that the beneficiary has to be under age 30. Remember tax deductions and/or tax credits. Though not a source of direct funding, some education expenses (if you are qualified) may be tax deductible. Also, education expenses may qualify for either the American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credit. IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education* provides a comprehensive overview of tax benefits and tax rules related
to education. Tap into retirement funds only if you understand the rules. You can use IRA savings for “qualified educational expenses” and avoid penalties for early withdrawal, though you’ll still owe taxes using a traditional IRA. With a Roth IRA, you are able to access your contributions tax and penalty free. The earnings portion may be subject to tax, and like a Traditional IRA, you may be able to avoid the early withdrawal penalty if used for qualified education expenses. Likewise, it may be possible to borrow from your 401(k) plan. You will want to check
with your plan administrator. But tapping into retirement funds should be among the last options you consider because you’re spending resources you originally invested in your future. If you feel you have to do it, make sure you’re using the money for qualified expenses. *https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ p970.pdf Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a 529 savings plan. The official statement, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling your financial advisor. Read it carefully before you invest.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life
How Covid-19 Smell Loss Differs From the Common Cold ew research (Peer reviewed – experimental study - humans) from a European group of smell disorder experts, including Prof Philpott at the University of East Anglia, shows how smell loss associated with Covid-19 infection differs from what you typically might experience with a bad cold or flu. The new study published August 19, 2020, is the first to compare how people with Covid-19 smell and taste disorders differ from those with other causes of upper respiratory tract infections. The main differences found are that, although Covid-19 patients also lose their sense of smell, they can breathe freely, do not tend to have a runny or blocked nose, and they cannot detect bitter or sweet tastes. These findings lend weight to the theory that Covid-19 infects the brain and central nervous system. The research team hope that their work could help develop smell and taste tests for fast Covid-19 screening – in primary care and emergency departments. Lead researcher Prof Carl Philpott, from UEA’s Norwich Medical School, said: “The loss of smell and taste is a prominent symptom of
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Covid-19, however it is also a common symptom of having a bad cold. We wanted to find out exactly what differentiates Covid-19 smell loss with the kind of smell loss you might have with a cold and blockedup nose.” The research team carried out smell and taste tests on 10 Covid-19 patients, 10 people with bad colds and a control group of 10 healthy people – all matched for age and sex. Prof Philpott said: “We wanted to see if their smell and taste test scores could help discriminate between Covid-19 patients and those with a heavy cold. “We know that Covid-19 behaves differently to other respiratory viruses, for example by causing the body’s immune system to over-react,
known as a cytokine storm, and by affecting the nervous system. “So we suspected that patterns of smell loss would differ between the two groups. “We found that smell loss was much more profound in the Covid-19 patents. They were less able to identify smells, and they were not able to identify bitter or sweet tastes. In fact it was this loss of true taste which seemed to be present in the Covid-19 patients compared to those with a cold. “This is very exciting because it means that smell and taste tests could be used to discriminate between Covid-19 patients and people with a regular cold or flu. “Although such tests could not replace formal diagnostic
tools such as throat swabs, they could provide an alternative when conventional tests are not available or when rapid screening is needed - particularly at the level of primary care, in emergency departments or at airports. “This research also shows that there are altogether different things going on when it comes to smell and taste loss for Covid-10 patients, compared to those with a bad cold. “It has previously been suggested that the Covid-19 virus affects the central nervous system, based on the neurological signs developed by some patients. There are also similarities with SARS, which has also been reported to enter the brain, possibly via smell receptors in the nose. “Our results reflect, at least
A press release from the University of East Anglia about new research which shows how Covid-19 smell loss differs from what you might typically experience with a bad cold or flu. The main differences found are that, although Covid-19 patients also lose their sense of smell, they can breathe freely, do not tend to have a runny or blocked nose, and they cannot detect bitter or sweet tastes. These findings lend weight to the theory that Covid-19 infects the brain and central nervous system. The study is the first to compare how people with Covid-19 smell and taste disorders differ from those with other causes of upper respiratory tract infections.
to some extent, a specific involvement at the level of central nervous system in some COVID-19 patients. “It is particularly interesting that Covid-19 seems to particularly affect sweet and bitter taste receptors, because these are known to play an important role in innate immunity. “More research is needed to see whether genetic variation in people’s bitter and sweet taste receptors might pre-
dispose them to Covid-19, or conversely, whether Covid-19 infection changes how these receptors function, either directly or through a cytokine storm – the over-reaction of the body’s immune system.”
This research was led by the Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (Belgium), Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium) in collaboration with researchers at University of East Anglia/The Norfolk Smell and Taste Clinic at the James Paget University Hospital (UK), Aristotle University (Greece), Acibadem Taksim Hospital in Istanbul (Turkey), Biruni University (Turkey) and University Hospital of Foggia (Italy). ‘Comparison of COVID-19 and Common Cold Chemosensory Dysfunction’ is published in the journal Rhinology on August 19, 2020. Carl Philpott: c.philpott@uea.ac.uk The paper is available to download from the following Dropbox link: https:// www.dropbox.com/sh/upwmbfekyvu1xbl/AABA5qhuVV4jqwOY1Ttmpkd0a?dl=0 2/ The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a UK Top 25 university and is ranked in the top 50 globally for research citations. Known for its world-leading research and good student experience, it was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework and is a leading member of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environment, health and plant science. www.uea. ac.uk.
Addressing Microaggressions to Avoid Macro Challenges
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his year has heightened our collective attention to the need for racial justice. Words and actions continue to impact individuals, communities and societies. And minority populations are particularly vulnerable to injustices and disparities. Microaggressions, often expressed as “death by one thousand cuts,” is a term that originated in the 1970s. Microaggressions encompass words or behaviors that convey hostile, derogatory, or negative insults directed at a person or target group. Frequently, microaggressions take the form of stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminations. Microaggressions don’t necessarily need to be intentional. In fact, they are often brief frequent denigrating messages sent by well-intentioned people who are unaware of the hidden implications. Even if there is no ill intent, the behavior of committing a microaggression is inexcusable. Microaggressions can cause real harm. There are many negative effects of microaggressions, including lack of educational opportunities and access to healthcare. With the start of the academic year coinciding with the rise in awareness of racial injustice, I recommend a three-step approach that has been successfully deployed
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in my college classrooms. To raise the understanding of microaggressions, I apply CPR: Calm yourself, Practice humility, Repair (Manser, Campbell, Criniti, & BrownJames, 2018). First, Calm yourself. After an inappropriate statement or insulting behavior, initially, you may experience a sense of shock or surprise and struggle to determine how to respond. That’s the moment to identify your behavior, stop, and take a slow deep breath. Next, Practice humility. Steer clear of excuses. Even if you didn’t mean to be hurtful, acknowledge that a microaggression was committed and recognize the impact of your words or actions. Finally, Repair. Take responsibility. Genuinely express your regret and then correct your behavior. Avoid over apologizing, as this creates a situation where it’s more about you rather than the individual or community that you hurt. Continuous microaggressions result in adverse
physical and psychological implications as a result of being immersed in a chronic, racially-charged environment. These repetitive instances cause stress and trauma, and chip away at the recipient’s health and self-worth. Addressing microaggressions can feel overwhelming. It’s worth our time to self-reflect and educate ourselves on how to do better. The CPR model cannot solve all the complexities of racism. However, this model is a good starting point for engaging students in conversation, to allow students to catch themselves when making mistakes, to reflect upon personal biases, and to correct their actions. An effective start to change is the willingness to lean into the discomfort that has been created. Consider an apology and promise to do better, a sincere effort such as this will go a long way to making a difference. Dr. Alice Holland, PhD, APRN, CSE is a national certified family nurse practitioner and national certified sex educator. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB). Reference: Manser, K., Campbell, J., Criniti, S., and Brown-James, L. (2018). The Racial Microaggressions Reparative Response Model Infographic. Retrieved 2020, August 10 from www. lexsexdoc.com/for-purchase
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SCISA charges ahead toward Friday night lights Story and photos by Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com
While major college leagues around the country were delaying or postponing their football seasons — and while South Carolina’s public schools were pushing back the start of fall practice — the S.C. Independent School Association (SCISA) made a bold decision. They were gonna play. SCISA athletic director Mike Fanning never wavered from the notion of playing a full season, allowing the state’s private school athletics programs to resume workouts under a set of guidelines to encourage social distancing and issuing numerous best practices to avoid the spread of COVID-19. The league did delay the start of football practice from July 30 to Aug. 3 and started with a phased approach — helmets only for the first week, shoulder pads added for the second week, and full pads
allowed beginning Aug. 17. It also eliminated jamborees and scrimmages and pushed back the first games one week to Aug. 28, but SCISA has not taken the step of shortening the season or eliminating non-region games, unlike the South Carolina High School League. SCHSL has been decidedly more cautious, delaying the start of football practice statewide until Sept. 8 and postponing the first games until Sept. 25. Region games are to be played first in order to preserve a seeding criteria for a condensed postseason. They’ll have a lot better idea how realistic that Sept. 25 start date is soon enough, thanks to SCISA’s blueprint. If the safety guidelines Fanning has put in place allow the state’s private schools to play football without contributing significantly to community spread of the virus,
he will have been a visionary. But if it breaks the other way, it could become a cautionary tale. John Paul II coach Chris Myers remains optimistic that the season will go on, but he recognizes how fragile the situation is. To a man, every area private school coach has referenced the dread of seeing his athletic director walking toward the practice field with bad news. “Now, how realistic is it to make it all season long without a shutdown? I think that depends,” Myers said. “I think that there are going to be some positive cases here and there, and (it depends) how well those are treated by schools. I feel very confident in John Paul II and the Charleston diocese, what policies they have in place. But it brings up the question that you don’t know what everybody else is doing. And that
can be scary.” Hilton Head Prep knows that fear all too well. Coach Dave Adams said the Dolphins got just two days into summer workouts in June before having to shut down when several athletes tested positive for the virus. Since starting back up in July, the school has avoided any further outbreaks by focusing on preventative measures such as checking players’ temperatures when they arrive, having players use hand sanitizer at each water break, and issuing each player individual water bottles. Those are standard practices at area schools, all of which require coaches to wear masks when interacting with students. Other adjustments aimed at limiting interactions include more liberal use of tackling dummies (which are sanitized between uses) in lieu of full-contact drills and
BA student wins two events at HHCA meet LowcoSports.com Beaufort Academy’s Kaylee Bartholomew was one of three Beaufort County swimmers who won multiple events in the seven-team Hilton Head Christian Academy Invitational on Saturday at Island Rec Center. Cardinal Newman swept the team titles, blowing away the competition in the girls standings and edging Palmetto Christian by two points on the boys side. Beaufort Academy placed fourth in the girls standings and fifth in the boys ranks, while Hilton Head Christian Academy was sixth in both, and Hilton Head Prep was seventh across the board. The highlight of the day for Beaufort Academy came in the girls 100 breaststroke, where Bartholomew and Kat Taylor finished first and second. Bartholomew also placed second in the 200 IM. Despite finishing at the bottom of the team standings, Hilton Head Prep had some of the strongest individual performances of the day by the local contingent. Sterling Burd won the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly on the girls side, while Mark Lofye (200 freestyle, 500 freestyle) was a dual winner on the boys side. Luke Aragon won the boys 200 IM and was second in the 100 breast, and Dora Prudhomme was second in the girls 500 free for the Dolphins. The host Eagles also had a dual-winner, as HHCA’s Caleb Eidson won the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke.
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working in smaller groups. An ordinary preseason it is not. “We looked at the plan and we changed the plan about 10 times and tried to make it all as coordinated as we possibly could and get in line with the guidelines,” Hilton Head Christian Academy coach Ron Peduzzi said. “And it took some time, but our guys have been pretty good with it and working towards it. They’re getting better every day and making it work. They’re getting used to what the guidelines are and and how things should be run.” It will up the ante when teams leave the relative bubbles of their practice environments and board buses to other parts of the state to play full-contact tackle football. SCISA has precautionary protocols in place such as moving the chain crew to the home sideline and having
team ballboys stay on their own sidelines, but social distancing and football don’t mix. Linemen will smash into each other repeatedly for three hours, swapping sweat and likely spit, and nearly every play ends with a dogpile. “If we hit dummies until game one, then so be it,” Beaufort Academy coach Mark Clifford said. “You have no control over the other team. You’ve got to trust that they’re doing things right. There’s a little bit hoping and praying, now, I ain’t lying.” It’s easy enough to imagine how quickly it could go sideways, but coaches are trying to remain optimistic. “I’ll just coach every day and we’ll practice every day and let someone else make that decision to go forward or go backwards,” Adams said. “I just try not to worry about the what-ifs.”
STOP THAT BALL Purple Team shortstop Derek Scott makes a major league play against the Red Team on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Burton Wells Park. Despite Scott's best effort,the base runner was safe at first. The Purple team went on to defeat the Red Team, 12-6. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
LAYING IT DOWN
Workmen stretch out a sheet with a two-part glue applied. The sheets of glue will be cut into exact lengths and put under sheets of sports turf where hash marks, yardage lines will be laid into place creating a seamless football field when completed.
A workman lays an "X" into place over sheets of glue. The glue and appliqués fit exactly, giving the new artificial turf at Beaufort High School a seamless look. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
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Metallica concert coming to Hwy. 21 Drive-In From staff reports For one night only, METALLICA will be the next Encore Drive-in Nights Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Highway 21 Drive-In. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at noon, Friday, Aug. 14. With every ticket purchased, fans will get four digital downloads of S&M2, the long-awaited album documenting the two historic concerts that reunited the band and San Francisco Symphony for the first time in 20 years. The concert will also feature a special guest performance by Three Days Grace. Tickets are $115 and are available only at www.ticketmaster.com/encore-metallica. This is a carload ticket with
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Conroy Center hosting one-day writers’ conference From staff reports The Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a one-day writers conference Saturday, Aug. 29 led by several of the contributors to the anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy. The conference will be accessible online via Zoom and in person at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in Ridgeland. The essays in the Our Prince of Scribes collection
honor Pat Conroy (1945– 2016) as a lifelong teacher, mentor, friend, and champion of his fellow writers. This conference, the fourth, will feature contributing writers Stephanie Austin Edwards, Jonathan Haupt, Ellen Malphrus and Sean A. Scapellato — along with special guests Brooke McKinney and Holland Perryman — for a lively series of four writers’ workshops and a closing panel discussion.
Socially distanced in-person seating at the Morris Center is available for up to 20 participants. Online participation through Zoom is also available for a dozen additional participants. All-day registration, which includes all four workshops and the panel discussion, is $85 for S.C. Writers Association members and $100 for non-members. Register at https://bit.ly/321h1QD. Deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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Time for the full-service gas station again
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hen I first got my driver’s license in 1969, my parents made me use my own money to put gas in the family car. Mom had one of those gas guzzlers. It was a Dodge Station wagon with a V-8 engine. The fuel tank was around 25 gallons, and if I had to fill it up it would have cost me almost $10. Gas prices were around $.35 a gallon then. Naturally, I never filled it up. I would pull up to the pump and ask for $3. That would get me about 100 miles based on the
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Dodge’s 13 mpg. It was Mom who insisted we go to Red’s Redland Texaco. This is the place that was advertised with the “white glove” treatment. Although
I do not recall them wearing white gloves, I do recall the service. I did not have to get out of my car. I would just pull up to the pump, hand my $3 to the attendant, and he would put the gas in the car. Then he would wash the windshield, check my oil, and look at my tires. It was wonderful. Mom loved it because she could pull in and ask them to fill up only to realize she had forgotten her purse. Without having to leave one of us kids as collateral, Red would
waive to her and say, “No problem, Mrs. Smith. Just drop it off next time.” Mom had a running tab with Red because she would always be forgetting her purse. But as the years went by, Red’s started its “self-service” lane. I hated it. I did not like to touch the handle, I did not like the smell of the gas, and I did not want to deal with the elements such as rain and snow. I continued to go to the full-service lane for years. Then it happened. I had to
drive around to find a station that still had full service until one day, they were gone. (except in New Jersey). When I complained to my husband, he said he would do it for me. I told him that I did not want to ruin my work clothes. Then I retired and that excuse went out the window. I learned how to pump my own gas. Now I feel that it is time we all go back to full-service stations. One person, with white gloves and a mask could be pumping the gas for us. That way, only one
person is touching the handle and the buttons. They could take the person’s cash or debit card and the driver would not even have to get out of the car. Finally, back to the good old days and I don’t even have to move to New Jersey. Lee Scott, award winning humor writer takes her “Walter Mitty” like persona and spins tales around everyday life. She enjoys boating, reading, and meeting people. Scott lives in Beaufort with her husband, JD, along with their dog Brandy. You can reach her at Lasshood@aol.com.
I’m not sure how much we care these days
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t is Tuesday, Aug. 6, and I’m in Port Royal. This morning it’s warm; there is the prospect of another blistering day, but I’ve got my coffee and a view of the river. I’ve also got my newspaper. Today’s Wall Street Journal gives us an explosion in Lebanon, an update on our virus and an array of business news that is of little interest. (I know I should be interested in mortgages and IPOs, but these days I find myself moving past unemployment, bankruptcy and stocks.) Yes, I know that most of my contemporaries get their news on a “digital platform” — but I prefer my news to be printed in ink, presented with detachment, and taken with strong coffee. And, yes, I know that there is little detachment when it comes to the editorial pages. But at 75, I can make the distinction between “reportage” and opinion.
SCOTT GRABER
This morning my sleepfilled eyes are drawn to a review of “Countdown 1945” — new nonfiction book about the end of war in the Pacific. My unfocused eyes are drawn to this piece because I was born in 1945; and our family spent several years in occupied, post-war Japan. “On the Pacific Island of Tinian, near Guam, as Tibbets and his crew prepared to take flight on August 6, 1945, the day began with a prayer. The Lutheran chaplain attached to Tibbets’s group intoned, ‘Almighty Father, Who wilt hear the prayer of them that love Thee, we pray Thee to be with those
who brave the heights of Thy heaven and carry the battle to our enemies.’ Those enemies, Truman finally judged, were “savages, ruthless, merciless, and fanatic.” Without the atomic bombs, the Pacific war almost certainly would not have ended in 1945. Truman’s fateful decision saved lives on all sides by compelling a warmad Japanese leadership, at last, to reckon with reality.” When the Lutheran chaplain was blessing Col. Paul Tibbets and his B-29, I was two-days old. According to my mother, she had just endured a long, difficult labor that ended with a forceps assisted delivery. While I slept in the McLeod Infirmary in Florence, 92,000 Japanese were vaporized in Hiroshima, and several days later, another 40,000 people in Nagasaki were instantly removed from the face of the earth. I can say, reliably and without
exaggeration, that my life began with two horrific explosions. In the aftermath of World War II there wasn’t much regret about Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By the time I was 6 — and living in Japan, tended-to by our house servant, Yoshiko — the Russians had developed their own bomb. There was little, if any, criticism of Truman and his decision in 1945; and we were happy to have our own, always-aloft B-52s and their always-primed hydrogen bombs. And so it went for another 20 years while the world danced on the edge of destruction. But with the arrival of the Beatles in the 60s, we seemed to change. Now there was debate about nuclear weapons and whether or not we should be fighting a war in Southeast Asia. Twenty-five years had passed since Hiroshima, and America’s youth, my
generation, was ready to question nuclear weapons in general and the Vietnam war in particular. This re-evaluation did not end with weapons and warfare. We began to question our concept of governance, the men who composed our constitution, our fundamental morality. We became increasingly introspective, critical of our leaders, more inclined to hold people accountable than to celebrate achievement. Years ago, I was passing through customs in Bangui (Central African Republic) with my Lebanese companion. He was stopped and questioned while I was waved-through the gate with only a glance at my passport. “What was that about?” I asked when he eventually got on the plane. “You’re an American,” he growled as he settled into his seat. “What difference does that make?”
“You really won’t understand.” “Try me.” “The customs people know that if they stop you — if they detain you,” he replied.“Your government will send the Marines after you. There are ships off the coast.” “Really?” “Your government actually cares about its people,” he said as he tried to regain his composure. As I sit and ponder Nael El-Assad’s long-ago words, I’m not sure how much we care about each other these days. Maybe it’s the virus, but I wonder when self-examination became self-loathing; and when shame replaced our collective pride, and what those customs people think about Americans today. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
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The Early Church
You’re Not Alone! God Gave Us a Spiritual Family
We are not meant to journey to God all by ourselves. The current pandemic, forcing us into isolation and social distancing, has been a difficult reminder of our need for other people. We are not meant to be alone, separated from others. We depend on each another not only for our physical needs, such as food and medical care, but also for emotional health. Likewise, we are not meant to be alone on our journey with God. God intended for us to have a spiritual family to accompany us and support us in our faith. The Bible is the story of God forming a family of faith. As we explored in our message series, “Preparing the Way,” God always intended for us to know and love him through a family of faith. Our first parents, Adam and Eve, were to help each other to love God. After sin entered the world, God called Abraham and began a new spiritual family. Abraham’s descendants eventually became the nation of Israel. God promised that one day, he would bless the entire world through Abraham’s descendants. (Genesis 12:3)
The Book of Acts describes the first years of the Church. The Acts of the Apostles is the book in the New Testament directly following the four Gospels. In Acts, we see how the Christian faith began to spread throughout the whole world. We experience the joy of the early Christians, and we are inspired by their willingness to risk everything to follow Jesus and to share his Good News with others. The example of the early Church inspires us still today. In this message series, we will explore some of the important themes and events in the Acts of the Apostles. What mission did Jesus give the apostles? How did Jesus continue his ministry through them? What lessons can be learned from the early Christians that still apply to us today, as we journey with God?
Through Jesus, the family of faith becomes open to all humanity. God did something no one could have imagined: he became a human being, Jesus of Nazareth. He was born into the people of Israel. Through Jesus, all the nations of the earth are indeed blessed. The family of faith expands into a worldwide family, through which all peoples can come to know and love Jesus. Through this family, Jesus continues to invite all to share in the victory he has won for us. The family of Christian believers is called the Church. The original Greek word translated as “church” meant a gathering of people for a specific purpose. The early Christians began to describe themselves with this term. They were not referring to a building for prayer, as we often use “church” today, but Christians united in Jesus as a spiritual family. In the New Testament, we see this word used to describe the worldwide Christian family as well as local communities of Christians.
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