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Governor urges county zoning board to reject Bay Point project Local groups react, while state legislators call into question county’s use of unelected third party in code
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The last large public forum on the Bay Point resort project before the pandemic was held in October at the St. Helena Branch Library. The project could be taken up at the next zoning board meeting, Sept. 24, but whether that meeting will occur remains to be seen. Officials have said they would prefer hearings on Bay Point be held in person. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
By Mindy Lucas The opposition to building an ecotourism resort on a barrier island in Beaufort County has received a big boost from South Carolina’s chief executive officer. In a two-page letter dated Aug. 18 and addressed to Zoning Board Vice
Chairman Kevin Mack, S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster said the project would Online Extra have a “detrimental To read S.C. Gov. Henry impact on the state’s McMaster’s resources and the letter as well taxpayers of Beau- as Sen. Chip Campsen and fort County.” Rep. Shannon “South Carolina’s Erickson’s mountains, beach- letter, visit es, sea island and yourislandnews. com marshes are among the most beautiful in the nation,
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BEAUFORT n case you’ve somehow missed it, in roughly eight weeks, American voters are supposed to cast a ballot for a variety of political offices, from the White House to county coroner. Unless you happen to live “off the grid” you may be bombarded by mailings, post cards, yard signs and telephone calls asking for your support. But maybe more important is HOW you’re going to vote. We have options … we can go to our polling places on Nov. 3 and take our chances with the VIRUS … or we can send in an application for an absentee ballot, get it, fill it out and stick it back in the mail. If you’re older than 65, infirm, or going to be away from your home precinct on Election Day, you can vote by going to the election offices in Bluffton or in Beaufort on John Galt road near Lowe’s. The state Legislature opened the regulations for voting in the election offices during the Spring GOP primary. Anyone could cast a vote up to a month early. And a lot of folks are hoping that provision will be available again. The Legislators are going back into session in September to take another look at the state budget AND consider a request from the Election Commission to open up early voting. The Commission has pointed out absentee voting in the statewide spring primaries increased to 191,000 when the restrictions were lessened. They estimate, using the same ratio of increases, 1.6 million absentee votes could be cast this during the general election, meaning those voters wouldn’t have to stand in lines on Election Day. The Commission has also asked the Legislature to approve drop boxes for returning absentee ballots as an alternative to the Post Office. The Commission is NOT asking the Legislature to approve a blanket mailing of absentee ballot requests or for extra time to count the
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The messages were clear – both sides want good policing and bad cops held accountable. A Back the Blue and 1st Responders rally was held at Ribaut Rd. and Boundary St. while Unified Beaufort rally was held at the same time and place. Both events remained peaceful and incident free despite some minor heckling. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Rallying for the causes Multiple rallies take place Saturday in Beaufort
From staff reports A lot of people were taking advantage of their First Amendment rights Saturday in Beaufort. There were no less than four public protests or rallies in the city, highlighted by the Back the Blue and 1st Responders and Unified Beaufort rallies held at the same time and place. The Back the Blue and 1st Responders rally, according to organizers, was a “non-political rally to honor our men and wom-
en who put their lives on the line to keep our community safe.” Beaufort County Councilman Mike Covert spoke at the rally, while community members showed their appreciation for our law enforcement officers and first responders by waving flags and signs. "I have your back as an elected official and a private citizen,” Covert said. “I appreciate everything (first responders) do and
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A handful of concerned parents and students held up signs in silent protest Saturday along Ribaut Road and Bay Street opposing Beaufort County School Superintendent Frank Rodriguez's decision the hold virtual classes to start the school year. Some parents say their voices were either not heard or ignored. The protest continued a protest that began Friday.
McMaster wants to re-open nursing homes to visitors From staff reports If you have not been able to visit a relative or loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Henry McMaster is trying to make it easier to resume visitation. McMaster on Friday asked, via letter to Chairman Mark Elam, that the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), “promptly issue up-to-date visitation
guidelines providINSIDE ing all direction Entire USC and information Beaufort deemed necessary women’s to resume – or soccer team require resumpforced to tion if necessary quarantine, Page A6. – in-person visitation with residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.” “Restricting visitation to our state’s nursing homes and assisted
living facilities in March was a heartbreaking necessity,” the governor wrote. “It was the most effective way to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to save the lives of our state’s elderly and at-risk residents.” “We are committed to protecting the physical, mental and emotional health of our elderly and at-risk people – and their loved ones,” the governor continued. “Although no
THE NUMBERS From S.C. DHEC Totals As of Monday, Aug. 24 S.C. confirmed cases: 111,202 S.C. probable cases: 1,379 S.C. confirmed deaths: 2,387 S.C. probable deaths: 124 Beaufort County cases: 4,554 Beaufort County deaths: 62 See more totals and last week’s numbers on A5.
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PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Slim will stand up, but he is not shady! Slim enjoys watching the world go by from above, he is often found in his favorite spot by the window on his shelf to observe, but he does let you know when it is time to eat by sitting at the door. He enjoys his like-minded friend /roommate, Midnight. Slim is 4 years old and is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccines.
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Virtual Book Club With The Morris Center
6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28. This month they are discussing Into The Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea in conjunction with their upcoming 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.
Our Prince of Scribes One-Day Writers Conference
Saturday, Aug. 29, via ZOOM and at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland. All-day registration (includes all four workshops and panel discussion; lunch on your own) is $85 for S.C. Writers Association members, $100 for non-members. Register by Aug. 26. The conference 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 is available for up to 20 participants. Online participation is available for a dozen additional participants.
Maye River Quilters Guild
9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, via ZOOM. Andrea West, Certified Quick Curve Ruler Instructor, will instruct the making of a quilt using the special rulers after the meeting. Membership forms are available on the website for those interested in joining. For meeting dates and times, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com or call 843-530-1244.
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 twoday 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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Dog of the Week: Blizzard is new to us. Blizzard is 7 years old and deaf. He is one special pup when you meet him. Our staff is eager to assist his new family to learn how to communicate with Blizzard. He is good with cats and children. Blizzard is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccines.
If you are interested in Slim, Blizard or any of our other pets, call our adoption center at 843-645-1725 or email us at info@ palmettoanimalleague. org to set up an appointment.
Poll workers needed in Beaufort County 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 South Carolina 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.
YMCA using ionization to fight COVID-19 From staff reports The Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry earlier this month added another layer of COVID-19 protection to the Wardle Family YMCA facility in Port Royal: Global Plasma Solutions (GPS) proprietary needlepoint bipolar ionization technology. With assistance of local mechanical engineering company Carolina Air, Inc., and with funds raised by the current YMCA Board of Directors, all of the HVAC units on premises now utilize this technology. Jennifer Tuckwiller, Carolina Air Business Manager/Owner and former CVO of the YMCA adds, “GPS technology is safe and does not produce harmful ozone like traditional bipolar Ionization systems. GPS is considered to be the gold standard in air purification and is used in commercial environments such as Duke Health, The Cleveland Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Phoenix Skyharbour Airport, NY Presbyterian Hospital, Harvard, Yale, Clemson, SMU, LSU, Texas A & M, and many more institutions across the United States.” GPS technology uses the
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During the GPS cleaning process, the NPBI technology attacks and kills viruses, mold spores and bacteria. The ions steal away hydrogen from the pathogens, leaving them to die, and leaving you with clean and healthy indoor air. Submitted photo. Global Plasma Solutions (GPS) proprietary needlepoint bipolar ionization technology installed on YMCA HAVAC unit. Submitted photo. process of needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI) that clears the air of particles faster. Ionization targets pathogens with ions which disrupts the pathogens' surface proteins, rendering them inactive. The devices run continuously to kill and filter viruses (like COVID-19), allergens, mold spores, bacteria, odors, and more. “The health and safety of our members and visitors will al-
ways be our top priority so we are pleased to be able to install this state-of-the-art technology,” YMCA CEO Michael Bostwick said in a release. “We are grateful to our Board for raising the funding for this purchase and to Carolina Air, Inc. for their assistance in researching this product and providing their installation as an in-kind donation.” The Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry continues to follow all protocols outlined in their Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines as recommended by DHEC, as well as the Town of Port Royal Face Covering Ordinance. For more information please visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.
PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR AUG. 27 – SEPT. 2
Aug. 27 – Beaufort County Council Executive Committee, 3 p.m., watch on The County Channel Aug. 27 – Beaufort County Council Workshop, 5 p.m., watch on The County Channel Aug. 27 – Lowcountry Council of Governments, 6:30 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the LCOG Facebook page Aug. 27 – City of Beaufort Park
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Sept. 1 – Beaufort County Board of Education, 6 – 8 p.m., watch on The County Channel Sept. 2 – City of Beaufort Affordable Housing Task Force Meeting, 3 – 4:30 p.m., check for meeting information at www. cityofbeaufort.org *Meetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations.
CORRECTION: A story in the Thursday, Aug. 20 edition of the Island News incorrectly
stated the sponsors of Saturday’s Back the Blue and 1st Responders rally. According to organizers, the rally was the product of a group of “local concerned citizens.”
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Teacher, BC alumni receive State Citizenship Award From staff reports Denise Lessard, Assistant Principal of Instruction at Battery Creek High School, and Kelli Bright Burke, a 2011 graduate of Battery Creek, received South Carolina Firefighter Association Citizenship Awards on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from state association president Chief Charlie King during a ceremony attended by family and friends at the Burton Fire District’s Grays Hill. The Citizenship Award is given those who have contributed to the state or to the Association through local civic activities. Lessard and Burke were nominated by the Burton Fire District for their assistance in the District’s Community Risk Reduction program. Lessard was nominated for her persistent work in community engagement for the students at Battery Creek High School by expanding her students’ education beyond the classroom. From coordinating guest speakers, such as Voters Services of
Pictured from left are South Carolina Firefighter Association President Chief Charlie, Kelli Bright Burke, Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree, Denise Lessard and Captain Dan Byrne. Burke and Lessard received South Carolina Firefighter Association Citizenship Awards on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Submitted photo. the League of Women’s Voters, to wellness programs, Lessard helps to cultivate well rounded, civic minded
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County Natural Resources Committee to host workshop
The Beaufort County Natural Resources Committee is hosting a workshop to review draft studies for a discussion on impact fees at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. The meeting will be broad-
er, was left paralyzed from the waist down after being ejected during a motor vehicle accident her sophomore year. Burke bravely volunteers to talk to students about the importance of seat belts and persevering through adversity and recently became a new mom. Both Lessard and Burke were instrumental in starting the Burton Fire District’s “Choices” program, where, in coordination with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, local students learn about safe driving and the dangers of the road. The program has been successful in reaching new drivers at Battery Creek and Whale Branch high schools. “It truly takes a community to raise healthy, educated, prepared children,” Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree said in a release. “It’s people like Denise and Kelli who make that happen. We were proud to nominate them, and overjoyed they were selected.”
cast on The County Channel and carried live on the County’s Facebook page. The public is invited to submit comments before the meeting by going to https:// bit.ly/2EA7pnv. Comments will be closed at 4 p.m. All impact fee comments submitted through our website will be distributed directly to Committee Chair Alice Howard who will share them
students who will go on to be productive and engaged members of our community. Burke has returned to her
alma mater to share her cautionary, yet inspiring, personal story. Burke, a former Creek athlete and cheerlead-
with committee members. To submit a comment for this workshop, you can also go to www.beaufortcountysc. gov, scroll down to the Public Meetings and click the Share your Comments button. Watch all programming for The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-de-
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HELP of Beaufort hosting Boston Butt fundraiser
HELP of Beaufort, the largest volunteer organization in Beaufort County providing direct service, is holding a
Boston Butt fundraiser. Boston Butts, cooked by Sea Eagle Market, are being sold for $40. To order and pay online, visit helpofbeaufort.org. You can also order and pay in person at 1810 Ribaut Road or call 843-524-1223. Pick up is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 5 at HELP of Beaufort at 1810 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.
Political signs: What’s allowed in the City of Beaufort From staff reports As the 2020 election draws closer, the City of Beaufort has issued some reminders about what is allowed in terms of political/election signs. • Political signs do not require permits to be posted. • Signs can be posted within 60 days of an election and are permitted on private property only, and only with the permission of the property owner. • Property on the curb side of a sidewalk is generally right of way, and signs cannot be posted there. • Property on the building side of a sidewalk is private, and signs can be posted there. • If there are no sidewalks, telephone poles are a good gauge as to where private property ends and the right of way begins. • Signs should be removed within seven days after the election. These rules only apply to the City of Beaufort. Beaufort County has its own regulations about signs. For the upcoming election, signs can be posted beginning Sept. 4. Any questions can be directed to Codes Enforcement Officer Ken Meola at kmeola@cityofbeaufort.org.
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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.
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City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Qualifications RFQ 2021 - 102 Architectural & Engineering Services for the Carnegie Library Building Windows Restoration The City of Beaufort is soliciting submissions of Statements of Qualifications from architects, architecture firms, or team of firms interested in providing Professional Preservation Architectural and Engineering Services related to the restoration of the windows at the City’s historic Carnegie Library Building. This project is intended to make repairs to damage resulting from Hurricane Irma in September 2017. The activity that is the subject of this RFQ is financed with a Federal Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund (Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria) grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and administered by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. The RFQ and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website, https://www.cityofbeaufort.org/165/ Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA EXECUTIVE ORDER 202012 DATED MARCH 21, 2020 REGARDING “SOCIAL DISTANCING” PRACTICES, PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL. THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE IS 2:00 P.M. ET ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2020.
Participants in Saturday's Back the Blue and 1st Responders rally wave their flags and signs Saturday along Boundary Street near the intersection with Ribaut Road. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
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stand for." Unified Beaufort, led by Timothy Garvin, was once again assembled in an effort to draw attention to George Floyd and other Black citizens killed or injured by police across the United States. This includes a call for justice for Trey Pringle, who died in 2018 as a result of being shocked with a Taser three times by Beaufort County Sheriff's Office deputies while in a choke hold. Meanwhile, at the corner of Rib-
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drawing 29 million people to South Carolina each year and driving a $22.6 billion tourism industry – one of our largest,” McMaster wrote. “We are stewards of these assets, and it is our duty to protect them in a manner that is sustainable, responsible and consistent with the incomparable cultural and environmental heritage which distinguishes our state from others,” the governor said. “I believe the proposed development is incompatible with these goals.” The governor went on to question whether the proposed development is an example of ecotourism. “Even a smaller version of this project would not be acceptable, in my opinion,” he said. “Quite simply, I don’t think such developments are what our people had in mind when they envisioned ‘ecotourism.’” McMaster concluded his letter by urging the county’s Zoning Board of Appeals to reject the development proposal. Meanwhile, two state legislators have also weighed in on the project – not only agreeing with the governor’s assertions but calling into question the use of The Inter-
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aut Road and Bay Street, a handful of concerned parents and students held up signs in protest of Beaufort County School Superintendent Frank Rodriguez's decision the hold virtual classes to start the school year, despite the objections of many parents. And lastly, a small handful of concerned citizens gathered in front of the downtown post office on Charles Street to show support for the U.S. Postal Service. The government agency has been beset with changes by the Postmaster General, which critics say could hamper voters’ ability to mail absentee and vote-by-mail ballots and affect the 2020 Presidential Election.
City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Qualifications RFQ 2021 - 106 CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE BEAUFORT HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE PRESERVATION MANUAL The City is seeking qualified consultants specializing in historic preservation, planning, and zoning to submit proposals for the update, simplification and consolidation of the various documents that guide the preservation, renovation, and construction of new structures in the City of Beaufort into one manual/resource. The project is funded, in part, by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, administered by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH). The RFQ and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website, https://www.cityofbeaufort.org/165/ Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator.
A handful of protesters showed support for the U.S. Postal Service on Saturday in front of the downtown Beaufort Post Office. Photo by Lolita Huckaby.
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national Ecotourism Society’s (TIES) definition of ecotourism in Beaufort County’s development code. In a letter dated Aug. 19, also addressed to Mack, Sen. Chip Campsen, R-Isle of Palms, and Rep. Shannon Erickson, R-Beaufort, called the use and delegation of authority to an unelected third party “highly unusual” and “constitutionally suspect.” “The South Carolina Supreme Court has held numerous times … that it is constitutionally impermissible for a legislative body to delegate legislative authority to another …,” they stated, adding that the section of the code appears to do so. In July, The Island News reported that The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has a history of troubling allegations, namely that it is no longer a nonprofit organization as it purports to be on its website, and that TIES’ Executive Director Jon Bruno, who once served as the organization’s finance manager, does not have a background in ecotourism. Campsen and Erickson expressed concerns with these same allegations and concluded their letter by saying the ordinance attributes an “excessive amount of weight to the discretion of an unelected official.” “This is not prudent public policy,” they said.
Local conservation groups react The governor’s and legislators’ letters hit like a thunderbolt in the community last week – especially among conservation groups that have been opposed to the development project. “We are so grateful to Gov. McMaster, Sen. Campsen and Rep. Erickson for weighing in on the proposed resort for Bay Point,” said Juliana Smith, South Coast Project Manager with the Coastal Conservation League. Smith said the letters served to reinforce concerns the league and “many other organizations” have had with the project since its inception. Those groups include the South Carolina Environmental Law Project, the Gullah/ Geechee Fishing Association, Historic Beaufort Foundation, South Carolina Audubon, Beaufort County Open Land Trust, Hilton Head Island Land Trust, Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition, Hilton Head Audubon, Spring Island Trust, Port Royal Sound Foundation and Defenders of Wildlife. “A resort on Bay Point Island undoubtedly will result in detrimental impacts not just to the wildlife and habitat, but also to the people of Beaufort County,” Smith said. “True ecotourism doesn’t damage communities, habitats, and natural and cultural resources,
but that’s exactly what’s being proposed here. The best thing for Bay Point is to protect it in perpetuity for all to enjoy.” Hilton Head Audubon President John Bloomfield also shared his thanks in an email sent to members last week. “We would like to thank all of our members who have taken the time to write their elected officials, send letters to the editor, share Facebook posts and advocate in person on this important project,” he said. Since efforts to develop the island heated up four years ago, the group has worked hard to make its opposition known, he said. Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, who was personally mentioned in the governor’s letter was also pleased to hear of his written support. The area has been used for generations for subsistence fishing and is culturally significant to the Gullah/Geechee people both she and the governor said. “I thanked God for this moment,” she said, adding that she had been contacted by the governor’s office to see if she would speak to him on the issue. “He told me then that he would stand with us to protect Bay Point and to ensure that we do not lose Gullah/ Geechee culture in our state,” she said.
Developers Not Happy While many were pleased to learn of the letters from the governor and area legislators last week, at least one group was not. “Our reaction was surprise at first,” said Hilton Head Island attorney Tom Taylor who represents Bay Point Island LLC, owners of the island. “We had not been contacted by either the governor or anyone from his staff to discuss the project,” he said. Taylor said the group’s members would welcome a discussion with the governor because they believe he was “misinformed on a number of items.” “Quite candidly, some of the points the governor makes we believe are simply wrong in so far as the project, and we continue to believe that the project will be a very, very good step forward for ecotourism in Beaufort County and for the state,” he said. Taylor went on to say that the group is the target of a “well organized campaign to derail the project.” “Which we’re fighting very hard against,” he said. In the end, it comes down to property rights, he said, and took issue with the idea that such a project could be a burden on taxpayers – whether from the expense of beach re-nourishment due to erosion or an environmental catastrophe due to a storm
or hurricane. “I would like for you to tell me $1 of expense from this project that is on the taxpayer’s back right now,” he said. “There are no roads, there are no schools, there are no Beaufort County-driven services other than what happens in a catastrophe.” He said if a storm or hurricane were to hit Bay Point, it would be the same for anyone else on other such barrier islands as Hilton Head or Fripp Island. “It’s preposterous to take the position that all of a sudden this community has discovered that building up on a barrier island is going to be dangerous,” he said. “That doesn’t make any sense at all. We’ve done it throughout the county.” The Zoning Board of Appeals is set to meet Sept. 24, but whether that meeting will be held remains to be seen. The board’s August meeting was canceled since members felt it was inappropriate to hold a meeting on Bay Point virtually, Beaufort County’s Community Development Department Director Eric Greenway said. “If we aren’t able to do it in person, I will recommend and advocate that we do not hold that hearing,” he said. Since July 17, all Beaufort County buildings have been closed to the public due to Covid-19.
have been filed and deadlines met for the upcoming Beaufort City elections and we’ve got us a mayoral race as well as City Council contests. Stephen Murray and Mike Sutton are running to replace Billy Keyserling in the mayor’s office; Mike McFee, Neil Lipsitz, Mitch Mitchell, Scott Gibbs, Brantley Wilson and Mary Harvey are running for two city council seats. Nan Sutton opted not to seek re-election and yes … we still hear Eric Longo’s name as a write-in. On our state ballots, those
who live in S.C. House of Representatives district 124 will see a race between incumbent Shannon Erickson, a Republican, and Barb Nash, a Democrat. And state Senator Tom Davis, a Republican, has Democratic opposition from Nathan Campbell for his District 46 seat.
seems the County is making some progress on the nine Lady’s Island road projects included in the 2018 one-cent transportation sales tax. The county Public Facilities Committee last week approved a contract with APAC-Atlantic of Savannah for construction of the expanded right turn lane from Sam’s Point Road to the Sea Island Parkway, what’s become known as the “Publix intersection.” The committee also recommended hiring of the J. Bragg Engineering Consulting firm of Bluffton to over-
see design and management of the other eight projects including: • Hazel Farm Road and Gay Drive • New Lady’s Island Middle School Access • Sunset Boulevard and Miller Drive West • Beaufort High School Access Realignment • U.S. 21 Business, U.S. 21, and S.C. 802 Mainline Improvements • Meadowbrook Drive Extension • Mayfair Court Extension • U.S. 21 Airport Area and Frontage Road
Unfortunately, the 27-yearold county transportation engineer in charge of the project, Deja Jackson who was doing a great job moving forward, died unexpectedly last week after making the presentation to the Committee.
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Road improvements – not on the ballot but maybe they should be LADY’S ISLAND – While all eyes have been on Whitehall this month and the transportation plan for that important piece of land, it
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life
CAREtalk snippets . . . ant a better sleep? Here’s a tip: focus on managing your stress. With everything going on in the world, that can feel like a tall order. Many of us are tired, both emotionally and mentally. Finding a sense of calm may have taken a backseat on your list of priorities. But bringing your focus back to that task might just resolve a whole host of health challenges - including poor sleep. As it turns out, stress and sleep are closely linked. To create better balance in your stress-sleep cycle, try the following: • Turn off screens at least 90 minutes before bedtime, as the artificial light can suppress your body’s natural melatonin levels (the “sleep hormone”). • Practice healthy ways of relieving stress by adding mindfulness, breathing exercises, guided vi-
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sualizations, prayer and/ or meditation to your day. Establish a sleep schedule, planning at least 7-9 hours of rest each night and stick to it! Limit heavy meals, sugar, and processed snacks late in the day. These can keep your digestive system active and make sleep difficult. Avoid eating at least 3 hours before bedtime, so your gut is finished working and ready for rest. Supplement with quality essential oils and herbal remedies. Lavender and Eucalyptus oils may help with relaxation, along with natural ingredients like Valerian, Chamomile and Melatonin.
Kids dread returning to school for a number of reasons. Some kids worry about returning to school out of fear
for facing their bullies, not being included in activities or social groups, or both. But what can parents do to help kids build mental strength, reduce anxiety, and avoid bullies and social distress? Best-selling author, family therapist, TEDx speaker and Psychotherapist Jodi Aman, LCSW, has a few tips on how to help their kids navigate these onerous social experiences to mitigate their nega-
tive impact. Here’s are her top tips to help parents prepare for their children returning to school when faced with anxiety and bullying: 1. Go over some bullying scenarios with your kids and make them come up with ways to respond to each one. This brainstorming will open their problem-solving mind so when they are in a
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“Given that so much instruction will be online this year, parents should do everything they can to ensure their kids are active in the real world. Get your children outside by promoting physical activity or taking them on field trips to parks or interesting historical sites. Encourage them to develop hobbies, write in journals, and read books (The American Reading Company has an excellent leveled selection, and a particularly good one for Black boys). Talk to your kids about their experiences with online learning and listen closely to what they have to say.” — UCLA Distinguished Professor of Education Pedro Noguera
“Applying what is learned from one context to another is a key component of learning, but it isn’t always easy and it takes a lot of practice.
It is recommends turning the challenges of online education into an opportunity to practice transfer of learning with your child. Work with your child to select and apply what they’ve learned from online lessons to different real-life situations. Use online resources to provide various examples, such as text, pictures, video, and audio. Helping your child make connections to what they learn online, at home, and in school will help them develop important skills to continue learning in the future.” — Virginia Tech Human Development and Family Science Assistant Professor Koeun Choi “Structured screen breaks are a crucial part of ensuring wellbeing for both kids and adults. Celebrate Screen-Free Saturdays as a family. Kids will complain
a lot less about screens going off when they see their caregivers leading by example and available for offline fun. And, a break from the constant noise of the news and social media will help parents recharge for the many challenges of the week ahead.”— Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood Executive Director Josh Golin Reference source: Children and Screens Since its inception in 2013, Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, has become one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing and supporting interdisciplinary scientific research, enhancing human capital in the field, informing and educating the public, and advocating for sound public policy for child health and wellness. For more information, see www.childrenandscreens.com or write to info@ childrenandscreens.com
Everywhere That People Care The trusted Care magazine is now back in print as a regular contributor to The Island News, with Karen Mozzo as editor. Together we’ll deliver information, references, and options for a healthier life.
Our Story Growing up outside of Las Vegas, Brian Fackrell was often up to no good. This prompted his mother to jokingly refer to him as that Rotten Little Bastard. Many years later, when Brian and his wife and kids moved to the verdant Lowcountry of South Carolina from the Nevada desert, they not only found a new home, but a new lifestyle. This big city worldliness meets relaxed southern charm is reflected in the quality of each handcrafted bottle of spirits from Rotten Little Bastard Distillery. Local products are used to create our spirits, while sustainable packaging shows our family’s commitment to the future. At our Distillery, you will be treated like an old friend and that comfortable Lowcountry relaxed feeling will follow you home in every bottle. Beaufort residents since 2003; RLB is family owned and operated. Our Craft Distillery uses local ingredients, made in the USA bottle, and we partner with Whippoorwill Farms in Ridgeland they take our spent mash and feed it to pigs and chickens. You can take a tour of the Distillery and we offer Tasting Tours for $10, which includes a free shot glass. Afterwards, you can buy a bottle of our Vodka, Moonshine And Bourbon. People can taste our spirits and get a behind the scenes look at how its made.
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policy or procedure can eliminate all possibility of risk, it is clear that the time has come to expand current rules to allow in-person visitation by immediate family members, loved ones or caregivers.” On March 13, the governor directed DHEC to restrict visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, with the exception of end of life situations, as DHEC deemed necessary and appropriate. On June 26, the governor directed DHEC to develop guidelines to allow for or facilitate limited visitation in these facilities. The governor then, on July 2, asked DHEC to delay the release of those guidelines due to concerns about the rising rate of infection and hospitalization. Children’s vaccinations more important during COVID With the new school year, DHEC is reminding parents how essential routine vaccinations are in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected routine clinical care. Children need to be up to date on the vaccines outlined in the South Carolina Immunization Requirements for Childcare and School before they may attend school. All children need protection whether they attend school in-person or virtually, and the agency provides low-cost vaccines to those who qualify. “Similar to the rest of the country, South Carolina saw a reduction in routine pediatric vaccine orders and administered doses during the months of March and April in 2020,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell said in a release last week. “Vaccination is one of the most successful public health interventions in history for reducing disease spread and preventing complications and deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases. With COVID-19’s prevalence
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situation they will trust themselves and be able to think their way out, rather than freezing or doing something unsafe. Remind them where to go for help at school and that they can always talk to you when they get home. 2. Let them know why kids bully. Just saying that “they are jealous” isn’t enough to understand
THE NUMBERS Totals (continued from A1) As of Monday, Aug. 24 Last week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 755.6 Previous week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 790.9 Two weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1074.4 Three weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,418.1 Four weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,449.6 Five weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,860.2 Six weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,663.1 Seven weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,604.1 Eight weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,263.6 Last week’s 7-day average new cases, county: 29.0 Previous week’s 7-day average new cases, county: 35.7 Two weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 65.4 Three weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 83.3 Four weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 83.9 Five weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 72.4 Six weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 72.6 Seven weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 52.4 Eight weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 38.9
across our state, we need to keep our children healthy and safe at all costs, and we must use the vaccines that medical science has afforded us to help prevent illnesses likes mumps, measles, chicken pox, and whooping cough.” A hepatitis A vaccine is a new requirement for children for the 2020-2021 school year, as well. “Children’s routine vacci-
why someone might be jealous. Explain that miserable people are mean because they don’t like themselves. Go over examples from TV or movies so they understand this concept. This will help them not take the mean comments into their hearts. 3. Some friend groups have cultures of drama and this may not be the best place for your child’s tender heart. If your kid is being excluded have them use their noticing skills to find the nice kids. They are always there and may be just the friend group your child is looking for. 4. Ask your kids about helping their friends when they are bullied. Do they stand up to them? Do they check in with them? Make sure you go over these options for how not to be a bystander.
THE LAST WEEK Monday, Aug. 24 New S.C. Cases: 543 S.C. deaths: 7 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 20 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 13.3 Sunday, Aug. 23 New S.C. Cases: 663 S.C. deaths: 8 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 30 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 14.9 Saturday, Aug. 22 New S.C. Cases: 825 S.C. deaths: 33 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 45 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 13.7 Friday, Aug. 21 New S.C. Cases: 967 S.C. deaths: 52 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 30 Beaufort Co. deaths: 2 Percent Positive: 13.0 Thursday, Aug. 20 New S.C. Cases: 896 S.C. deaths: 42 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 35 Beaufort Co. deaths: 1 Percent Positive: 15.2 Wednesday, Aug. 19 New S.C. Cases: 704 S.C. deaths: 17 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 17 Beaufort Co. deaths: 1 Percent Positive: 16.8 Tuesday, Aug. 18 New S.C. Cases: 691 S.C. deaths: 47 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 26 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 18.6
nations cannot be forgotten and have never been more important,” Bell said. “There is no vaccine for COVID-19, and one of the few things we can do to protect ourselves from this deadly virus is to stay as healthy as possible and avoid contracting vaccine-preventable diseases that can severely complicate the outcome for those who could become ill and also contract COVID-19.”
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Holy Trinity finalizes purchase of school building, adjacent property From staff reports After leasing since 2012, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School on Aug. 4 finalized the purchase of the building at 302 Burroughs Avenue from the Beaufort County School District along with the adjacent property known as Bob Jones Field from the City of Beaufort. “This purchase makes sense for us on a number of different levels,” Holy Trinity Headmaster Rev. Chad E. Lawrence said in a release to parents. “One, we are able to stay put and gradually phase in new buildings without disrupting classes or operations and programs. It is fiscally responsible as well. The
purchase terms improve our annual cash flow significantly over the lease terms. Finally, it keeps us right here in the heart of Beaufort. We love being centrally located so people can come from all over this area to receive a great classical Christian education. “We are overflowing with a sense of gratitude for God’s great provision for Holy Trinity. So, we are setting down roots right here in the middle of Beaufort, and I can’t wait to see how God continues to move in our midst, provide for us and our needs, and for the needs for our growing student body.” Holy Trinity celebrated its
first graduating class of 19 seniors this spring with an average SAT score greater than 1,300, four National Merit Finalists, and more than $3.5 million in scholarship offers. The school opened its doors to students Wednesday, Aug. 19, for in-school instruction. “We have plans to transform the property into something that will be transformative for the entire area of the city,” Board of Trustees member and chair for the Facilities Committee Gibson Solomons wrote in a letter to Holy Trinity families. “We know you celebrate with us this important milestone and we know you share our excitement about what is next.”
Holy Trinity provides students with a Christian and classical education. The school serves more than 350 students from more than a dozen churches in the Beaufort community.
The school expects to reach its enrollment cap of 450 to 500 in five years. Academic instruction at HTCCS is rigorous, affording teachers and staff members the opportunity to engage with high-achieving
students in a Christian environment. Parent and community support are strong, as well. For more information about Holy Trinity, visit www. HTCCS.org or call the school at 843-522-0660.
USCB women’s soccer team quarantined after 2 positive tests
By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com The USCB women’s soccer team’s preseason training schedule has been put on hold and the team is quarantined on campus after two players tested positive for COVID-19, the school’s athletics department announced Monday evening. The NAIA announced on
July 28 it would postpone the national championship in cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball until spring 2021 but left it to the individual conferences to determine whether they would compete in the fall or winter. Although two conference schools — SCAD Savannah and Johnson & Wales (which
canceled all sports after announcing the school will close after this school year) — elected to postpone or cancel their fall sports seasons, USCB and the rest of the Sun Conference voted this month to proceed with the fall campaign. But now the soccer team is sidelined for the rest of the month. The two athletes who tested
positive have been placed in isolation, though only one of the two has exhibited symptoms, which have already diminished significantly, according to a statement from Director of Athletics Quin Monahan. No other team members have tested positive nor shown symptoms. “Per our protocol, once the student-athletes have com-
pleted their quarantine and isolation periods, they will meet with appropriate medical personnel to determine their fitness levels and readiness to return to play,” Monahan said. “This, along with the decision to isolate those in contact with positive individuals, was made with their utmost health and safety in mind, as well as that of our full campus community
and larger city and town communities.” NAIA protocols dictate that every student-athlete be tested in a reasonable time prior to outside competition. The Sand Sharks are scheduled to play an exhibition against Bob Jones University on Sept. 11, so Monahan said team members would be tested about 7-10 days before that date.
BA to open inaugural season of 11-man football at home Friday
LowcoSports.com It’s a bold new world for Beaufort Academy football this season, as the Eagles make the jump from SCISA 8-man ball to SCISA Class 2A and the full-fledged 11-man
game, but the new adventure begins with a familiar opponent in the same position. BA opens its season at 7:30 p.m. Friday against St. John’s Christian Academy, which also will be making its 11-man
football debut. The even playing field makes it a bit easier transition for the Eagles, but they still have to contend with a Cavaliers team that beat them 30-14 a year ago and reached the SCISA 8-man
state championship game. The offense will look a little different for BA — and not just because of the extra three players on the field. Star quarterback Dawson Coleman was among a talented graduating
class, leaving the Eagles with a revamped offense led by quarterback Kaishawn Jenkins and a stable of talented running backs. Defensive standouts Malakai Steiniger and Braydon Dineen are back to anchor
things on that side of the ball for BA. The Cavaliers are entering their first season under head coach Brandon Clontz, who was previously the defensive coordinator.
Two By Two
Jesus Works Through the Apostles Jesus is going to be visiting your village! Imagine living in Israel two thousand years ago, during the ministry of Jesus. You have heard that this carpenter from Nazareth teaches like no one has ever taught before. He performs miracles, heals the sick, and casts out demons. Your neighbors say that he is nearby, and he will be passing through your village today!
About midday, two average-looking fishermen walk into town. After they introduce themselves as disciples of Jesus, you are greatly disappointed. Instead of coming to your village in person, Jesus has sent them in his place. To everyone’s surprise, the disciples begin to preach very powerfully about the kingdom of heaven. They also cure the sick and cast out demons, just like their master!
Jesus would often send out the twelve apostles in this way. He sent them to teach and perform miracles. “As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.” (Matthew 10:7; see also Mark 6:7 and Luke 9:1.) He gave them his power and authority, meaning that they were able to speak and act in his name. Through the apostles, Jesus would minister to many people in many different places. Why would Jesus send his apostles, instead of going himself? Jesus was not a normal man, but God himself. He became one of us so that we can know him and have eternal life with him. Doesn’t it seem odd that Jesus would send weak, sinful human beings to do his work, when he was on earth and able to go personally? Jesus was training the apostles for their future roles. He knew that his earthly ministry would last only a few years; after his death and Resurrection, he would return to his heavenly Father. But the human heart would continue to need Jesus and his teaching, his healing, his forgiveness. His plan was to prepare the apostles so that they could be sent out and continue his ministry when he was no longer on earth. Through the apostles, Jesus would continue to invite countless people to know him and share in his divine life. Jesus continues his ministry through the apostles. As one reads the Acts of the Apostles, this plan of Jesus comes true. Sent out with his authority and power, the apostles begin to proclaim the kingdom of God and call their listeners to repentance. In his name, they heal the sick, cast out demons, and even raise the dead! (For example, Peter raises Tabitha from the dead in Acts 9.) The power is not their own, but Jesus working through them. Jesus forms a wonderful family of faith, the Church, through which he continues his ministry in amazing and unexpected ways.
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t’s Friday and I’m sitting on a small, comfortable sofa bathed in the afterglow of a solid, satisfying read. If there is a silver lining to our pandemic, it has been the opportunity to read fiction and not feel guilty about hours spent in the embrace of a good story. Back in 2013, I watched a video of Pat Conroy being interviewed by Ann Patchett in Nashville. This interview was part of a multi-city book tour Pat took in order to promote “The Death of Santini.” Earlier today I went back to that video (it’s still available on YouTube) in an effort to better understand Ann Patchett and her newly published book “The Dutch House.” I did this because I have just finished her novel and wanted to know more about the person who conceived and wrote this remarkable work of fiction. “The Dutch House” is
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centered on two people, a brother and sister, who grow up in a large, elegant, richly furnished house in suburban Philadelphia. The primary scene, from which the story evolves, is the abrupt, largely unexplained departure of their mother, Elna, when these two siblings are children. In the 2013 video (between Patchett and Conroy) we learn the primary notion in “The Death of Santini” is the transformation of Don Conroy after being an angry, explosively violent “father” for most of his life. In the interview Pat answers questions about his
younger, unreconstructed father, detailing his cruelty and the impact of this cruelty on his brothers and sisters. In Patchett’s novel, the abrupt departure of Elna, when Mauve and Danny are small children, is ameliorated by the young female servants who live in the large house and who jump into the delivery of the warmth and love that their father, Cyril, cannot provide. Cyril is not a bad man, but he is distant and seemingly incapable of the sympathy or the compassion that normally come with mothers. In Patchett’s novel, Mauve and Danny sustain a second blow, when Cyril’s new wife, Andrea, becomes increasingly hostile (to them) and eventually forces them out of their large, elegant home and into semi-poverty. They lose the house, their inheritance and the servants who tended to their nutritional
and emotional needs But in the midst of this mostly downward spiral, the two children cleave to each other, becoming best, life-long friends. Mauve, the smarter of the two, forgoes her own future so that Danny can go to college, and then to medical school, and even helps him find a wife. In a real sense the inexplicable cruelty of their mother binds these two together in a way that would have never happened but for her abrupt departure. Elna's despicable act of abandonment leads to a strong, enduring friendship that sustains brother and sister for the rest of their lives. In Pat’s case there was a mother, Peg, who I knew to be a lovely, soft-spoken woman that I occasionally helped with legal matters. She certainly was a factor in the lives of her children, their formation and who they ultimately became.
But she could not shield those children from the tsunami of anger, resentment and unpredictable violence that came in the form of Don Conroy. That ominous, thunderstorm-of-a-man swept everyone before him into frenzied retreat and instantaneous fear. That firestorm left casualties and whole-body impairment in its wake. But children are resilient and often recover from a violent parent, or one incapable of love, or one who simply disappears. The scar tissue remains; the poison still circulates; the memories are indelible. But somehow, someway many avoid permanent victimhood, or mental illness and move on to productive, even happy lives. In the last pages of Patchett’s novel she brings Elna back from the past for a reckoning with her stunned children — she gives their
mother the opportunity to explain herself. These final chapters are bold and unexpected, but I have to wonder why this terrible parent wasn’t left in her fictional Siberia? Did Patchett really want a happy ending where everyone links arms and sings, “Amazing Grace?” Then, later, when I was re-watching the interview, I remembered Patchett’s last question to Pat, “Why (after reading “Death of Santini") did I end up loving Don Conroy?” Maybe Patchett wanted us to understand the wandering, prodigal mother. Maybe she believes in redemption. Or perhaps she just wanted to forgive this mother and bring her home to her children. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
You should see the circus in my backyard
here was an old cartoon back in the 1940s featuring two chipmunks called Chip ‘n’ Dale. They were Disney cartoon characters who worked originally with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, but eventually got their own show. Then they transitioned to television in the 1950s, where they had a jingle assigned to them which was a catchy tune, “I’m Chip! I’m Dale. We’re just a couple of crazy rascals out to have fun.” Their voices were recorded at 33 rpm then sped up to 45 rpm. So, you could understand them, and they sounded cute.
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I was reminded of these two while reading a book on the back porch recently. I heard strange noises coupled with a chirping sound. There were two squirrels, not chipmunks, who decided to entertain me with an
acrobatic show. I swear they knew I was there because they stood on the limb of a large oak tree looking at me. I put down my book and said, “You now have my undivided attention.” While suddenly having an urge for some cotton candy, I decided to call them Chip and Dale. Later, when I asked my spouse about the names, he said it sounded like male strippers. “No, they are cartoon characters!” He did not remember them. Turns out their names were a pun based on the Thom-
as Chippendale furniture company The act began. First there was the Tarzan like swing, or leap, from one branch to another winding up on the tree in front of me. Their death-defying act reminded me of the famous Flying Wallendas who performed in the air without a net. Soon they began chasing each other up and down the Live Oak, going round and round. I was getting dizzy. Occasionally they would stop and chew on a few nuts or leaves then off they would go leaping between trees, which made me close my
eyes. One of the squirrels had his cheeks all puffed up and I realized he was storing some extra food. Before long, Chip disappeared, and Dale performed on his own. He flung his body over to a palm tree and started to plop down from one frond to the next. He was having fun. Then Chip came out, climbed a limb, and appeared to be bowing and saying, “Ta da! Now you see it, now you don’t.” No more puffed cheeks for him. Finally, I think they got tired of entertaining me and began scrounging for some
food. I went back to my book, but this time put on some headphones with quiet music to ignore them. When I was ready to go in, I looked over at them and they stopped eating. “Bravo!” I said. “Thank you for the entertainment.” They bowed. ’Til tomorrow guys. 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.
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Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 28 August 2020 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel C. P. O’Connor 2nd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel R. M. Groceman 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel R. E. Mestemacher Commander of Troops, Captain A. E. Pulido • Parade Adjutant, Captain M. K. Rainer Company “F”, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain C. A. Folk Company “N”, 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain A. E. Pulido Drill Masters • Staff Sergeant G. North, Staff Sergeant M. J. Casper, Staff Sergeant J. A. Lopez PLATOON 2048
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. M. Law Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC
Acosta, L. Y. Allen, K. Y. Cain, R. W. Combs, C. D. Doh, K. T. Ebert, J. G. Fernandez, J. F. Flaig, B. M. Gibbs, B. D. * Gonzalez Roman, J. A. Gordon, A. B. Green, M. A. Harrill, L. M. * Harris, T. J. Hooks, J. W. Hronek, K. C. James Jr., W. C. Knight, D. B. Kuzmin, A. F. Lavecchia, A. M. Leonard, J. E. Loftis, J. M. Long, L. D. McMath, M. S. Miller, T. H. Najera-Pineda, E. Peete, K. D. Phillips Jr., D. O. Potter Jr., J. E. Reifenheiser, R. S. Remington, R. R. RodriguezCarlon, C. A. Romo, J. J. Ryan, G. G. Scoggins, S. A. Soler-Cuevas, A. Y. Summerall, B. J. Velasco-Hernadez, S. A. Westbrooks Jr., T. E. Wyman, A. G.
PLATOON 2049
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. A. Kyer Pvt PFC
Anderson, J. M. Ashley, M. A.
Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt
Bowen, J. Z. Bristow, C. J. Cuanas, J. M.* Diangelo, A. W. Green, J. A. Heasley, K. T. Heyburn, C. D. Hopkins, J. A. Hornsby, K. C. Hussan, D. Hutzenbiler, J. T. Irwin, H. T. Ison, K. B. Johnson, M. P. King, E. M. King, L. A. Koch, N. R. Kodger, C. J. Luchetti Jr., J. J. Miracle, J. E. Mullis II, S. A.* Pond, H. E. Reyes Abreu, A. A. Roseland, C. L. Shriver, G. K. Thorpe, J. C. Torres, S. Tuck, A. R. Tullos Jr., J. E. Varas, C. A. Webb, W. C. Woods, S. C.
PLATOON 2050
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt T. J. Cooper PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt
Anglin, A. M. Bandoo Jr, I. J. Blair III, G. N. Bucher, Z. A.* Carrionsantaeugenia, S. Coman, J. R.* Curioli, N. J. Dasher, J. E. Duong, K. A. Dynan, J. R. Farnum, C. J. Fouser, D. J. Garcia Martinez, S. J. Gollner, S. A.
Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC
Hamilton, J. N. Ish, M. M. Johnson, B. N. Jude, M. S. Kamau, B. M.* Levitsky, S. M. Lombard, J. M. Marou, V. McGrath, J. C. Menard, T. A. Myers, W. P. Parrilla, D. L.* Patton Jr., M. H. Perez, C. J. Perez Lantigua, E. M. Phinney, C. P. Rios Reyes, J. A. Rohrig, R. J. Solis, J. U. Storti, T. R. Vi, J. H. Vogle, D. L. Walsh, K. D. Webster, J. S. Wickersham, R. A. Yacono, J. A.
PLATOON 2052
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. A. Lopez PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC
Aviles, A. D. Aymacana III, J. W. Bean, J. P. Bove, N. W. Carson, M. Chen, X. DiGirolamo, D. B. Fernandez, G. Gaspar Rojas, R. Ghiandoni, J. G. Gomez, K. Hymel, C. J. Iuliucci, N. A. Johnson, W. M. Jones, J. I.* Kelley, L. A. * Loyer Jr., N. A. Marone, J. A. Mason, J. C. Metz, K. T.
PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC
Miller, M. R. Noel, J. A. * Ostrowski, R. M. Pierce, J. R. Rondon, R. Schatz, D. S. Sessoms, D. K. Taylor, D. M. Thiel, P. D. Willis, D. T. Zaki, T. N.
PLATOON 2053
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. J. Bennett Pvt Avila, N. J PFC Barger, B. A. PFC Beatty, A. S. Pvt Bello, J. D. PFC Bohm, R. S. PFC Centers, T. E. Pvt Clark, T. N. PFC Cleveland, K. L.* PFC DeAlmeida Franca, M. A. PFC Demps II, T. V. Pvt Faulkner, B. D. Pvt Franklin, C. K. Pvt Hamilton, J. N. Pvt Horton, K. A. PFC Iparraguirre, B. A. PFC Krause Jr., B. W. Pvt Leonvasquez, F. G. Pvt Lizcano, C. E. PFC Long, L. A. PFC Maycroft, M. S. Pvt McClain, D. B. Pvt McCloud, D. K. Pvt Murray, L. S. Pvt Negron Quintana, R. Pvt Newman, D. S. PFC Nolan, C. M.* Pvt Rayburn, J. M. Pvt Reyes Reyes, K. Pvt Roebas, D. A. Pvt Sangilan, G. G. PFC Valdes, K. F. PFC Vergara, R. E. * Pvt Walker Jr., J. PFC Wright, L. B. PFC Yuan, H.
PLATOON 2054
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt C. M. Noonan
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Anderson, M. G. Banks, M. C. Barajas, J. N. Bierkamp, A. V. Castro-Padilla, M. R. Charles, J. Clark, D. C. Corrales, M. R. Cuahutencos Jr., J. Davis, C. J. Downie, C. W. Farrar, T. A. Fitzpatrick IV, T. J. Griffiths, C. T. Hogg, T. C. Jones, K. R. Kinlan, V. T.* Kramer, A. C. McCarthy, S. J. Melchor, E. Mendoza, E. Montesinos, R. A. Moura, V. D. Najafabadi, N. H. Orea, R. K. Ortiz, R. G. Peffer, C. J.* Rabago III, J. E. Ramsay, D. S. Reed, W. S. Reese, C. D. Rios Moya, E. D. Roberts, S. R. Royce, C. A. Spencer, K. N. Trujillo, J. J. Walden, G. L. Watson, L. J.
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Ambrosino, April R. Bailey, Destiny S. Barcomb, Samantha L. Basaldua, Noemi E.
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