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4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Beaufort Eagles (12-2) vs. South Pointe Stallions (12-1) 7 p.m. Thursday • Benedict College’s Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Columbia • More coverage on pages A10, A11

Beaufort High School running back Amariee Morris (21), shown here against West Ashley earlier this fall, has been the spark for the Eagles’ offense all season. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Players to watch in 4A final

By Wes Kerr After slaying Myrtle Beach up in the Grand Strand and crushing West Florence in front of a packed home stadium, the Beaufort High Eagles have earned their way to Benedict College for Thursday’s Class 4A title bout.

You couldn’t have asked for a more compelling storyline, as South Pointe’s DeVonte Hollman faces off against his former team and Bryce Lybrand, whom he brought to Beaufort as an assistant four years ago.

As the two familiar faces prepare for the showdown in Columbia, let’s take a look at some key players on both sides in the 2021 Lowco football season’s grand finale.

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The Beaufort High School Eagles take to the field Friday night, Nov. 26, to face the West Florence Knights for the 4A Lower State Championship. The Eagles came away with a solid 42-10 win and will play for the 4A State Championship game Thursday at Benedict College in Columbia. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

For all the marbles

Beaufort looks to end 76-year drought, avenge 2007 championship loss, beat former coach in 4A title game

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or all the rich football history and success that Beaufort High School can boast, a state title has eluded the program since 1945, when Harry Deloach ran wild in the Eagles’ 26-0 rout of Clover to cap a perfect season with the

Class B crown.

The Eagles get a chance to change that Thursday night, wen they face South Pointe and former head coach DeVonte Holloman for the Class 4A title at 7 p.m. at Benedict College in Columbia.

As those who have worn the

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TICKETS Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/ events/471692 through midnight Wednesday. Afterward, they can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/events/471697?schoolId=SC164.

Masks MUST be worn to enter the stadium. This is a strict policy.

PAINT THE TOWN Send off the Eagles in style with your posters, pom poms and green and white apparel. The team busses leave Beaufort High at 1 p.m., Thursday, will cross the Woods Memorial Bridge and then take a left down Bay Street.

Supporters are encouraged to cheer them on.

Citizen scientists: Volunteers help protect water quality in Beaufort County

By Carol Weir Would you like to get involved in protecting local waterways as a citizen scientist — no experience or special knowledge required?

In a program new to Beaufort County, local residents are collecting samples, performing simple water quality tests and providing their data to professional scientists. Through South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream, a partnership of Clemson Extension, the Port Royal Foundation and Uni-

versity of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB), more than 30 volunteers have been trained to collect saltwater, test it and record their results.

Six small groups of volunteers are testing monthly at sites at Moss Creek, Sun City Hilton Head, Port Royal, Lady’s Island and Callawassie Island.

“Volunteers can play an important role in monitoring and tracking water quality over space and time, and they are entering information that

Left: Tye Pettay, USC Beaufort assistant professor of Biological Oceanography, pours salt water into a turbidity tube held by Chris Kehrer, Naturalist and Operations Coordinator at the Port Royal Sound Foundation (PRSF). The new AdoptA-Stream citizen science program provides simple scientific instruments, including these tubes, to Lowcountry residents who collect water quality data. Photo courtesy of USC Beaufort.

we need into an online, public database,” said Tye Pettay, an assistant professor of Biological Oceanography at USCB and one of the project’s leaders.

South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream promotes watershed stewardship, engagement, and education through involvement. In August, the Beaufort County volunteers attended in a day-long training session where Port

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What parents need to know about children’s COVID and flu vaccines.

Changing of the guard as MCAS Beaufort Fire Chief.

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Health Sports Military Legals Voices Directory

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

KEN HALL

Beaufort’s Ken Hall, 83, joined the United States Marine Corps in 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio. After Boot camp at Parris Island and infantry training he was assigned to transportation work at Lejeune, including deployments and temporary duty assignments throughout the Carib-

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bean and aboard the USS La Salle (LPD-3). Also trained in amphibious tracked vehicles (amtracs), he suffered severe loss of hearing and was separated in 1966 with disability. He has stayed active in military support organizations including the Marine Corps League, American Le-

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OBITUARY

Maura Ann Connelly Maura Ann Connelly, beloved mother, sister, partner, and friend passed away peacefully at home on November 26th, 2021 at the age of 64.

Born on Dec. 17, 1957 in

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843-252-9076 Pensacola, Fla., Maura graduated from Duxbury High School and Skidmore College. She went on to pursue graduate-level coursework for a Master of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design.

Her passion for nature and the Lowcountry led her to complete a Master Naturalist Certification.

She was instrumental in the planning and execution of numerous fundraising events for Historic Beaufort Foundation and the Pat Conroy Literary Center, among others. She also helped develop the Camp Conroy Build-ABook summer camp for children, as well as created scholarships for the children in need.

Maura was known for her generous laugh and warmth, her grace

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Woman’s love of Beaufort redeemed

I love Beaufort, because of the people. My daughter and I had been planning for a grand wedding for the last year and a half. We wanted to shop local businesses and with excitement asked Annamaria at Beaufort Bakery and Cafe to help us create cupcakes for the special day.

We worked with Nancy at KC Mike's BBQ to cater the dinner for the garden wedding, and Laura at Laura’s Carolina Florist in Saint Helena Island was contacted to create all the bouquets and flowers for us. In addition Delger Waste, Carolina Weddings, and MXM productions were hired for their services at the wedding.

Almost all of the guests attending the wedding were from different states around the country, so I wanted to showcase the Beaufort community by putting together baskets that included a map of the area, a copy of The Island News paper, treats, and a welcome letter including a gift certificate to Kazoobie Kazoos in Beaufort.

The unthinkable happened the day before the wedding. The groom and his immediate family told us they tested positive for COVID-19.

Devastated by the news, I started making calls to each of the businesses to let them know.

I could not believe the compassion each of the owners or representatives displayed when I told them the news. I expected each to tell me it was the day before the wedding and too late to cancel anything. However, every business that was scheduled to help either credited, refunded, or went above and beyond anything we could ask for when canceling the wedding.

While my daughter was devastated she knew this was just a bump in the road of a lifetime of love, and one day they will look back and laugh.

I am writing this letter because I am so proud of my community and very thankful I live here! I want to thank each and every one of these business owners for changing the difficult calls into customers-for-life calls. I want everyone to love these businesses not only for the wonderful food, and services but also for how they treat their customers.

Annamaria, I will be by next week for that wonderful pimento cheese sandwich, Nancy save me some of your famous mac ‘n’ cheese, Laura I will be calling you

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Eddie is a big and beautiful gray and white panther cat, looking for a calm and supportive environment where he can survey his kingdom from a high vantage point and receive love, affection, and treats. Eddie is a year old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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under pressure, and her passion and curiosity for life. She could be found reading a book, collecting shark teeth at Hunting Island State Park, identifying birds, walking around town with friends, and talking with friends and strangers alike with spirit, compassion, and insight. She captured her many adventures with her experienced photographer’s eye, and her photographic work is on display throughout Beaufort County.

Maura is survived by her daughters Maren Rhodin (Wil) and Connelly Rhodin, her son Thor Rhodin (Kat), her loving partner Bradford Fleming, her sister Tricia Neuhaus (Charlie), her brothers Drew Connelly (Nancy), Kevin Connelly (Gayle), and Chris Connelly. Maura

will also be remembered with love by her nieces and nephews, Peter, Hope, and Oliver Connelly; Emma and Carly Gamson and Charlie Neuhaus; Claire and Will Connelly, and Sean, Lily, and Ryan Connelly.

She will be fondly remembered and loved by the friends that thought of her as family and treated her as such. In all of her days, especially during the last, the Beaufort community came together to rally around her family. The love and support will always be remembered as a true blessing.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Beaufort County Open Land Trust or Friends of Caroline Hospice. A service will be planned for later this winter.

soon for more flower arrangements! Thank you Beaufort, each of our guests went back to their states knowing what a great community our family calls home!

a socialist government and their quotes were very insightful.

Then there’s the statement about the Social Security and Medicare programs being socialistic, with no mention that both programs were instigated and passed by the Democrats, with all sorts of promises as to how the money would be in a designated, tax-free fund to assure that we senior citizens would have a guaranteed income to survive when we retired. All promises were broken! And nobody mentioned that we paid into both Social Security and Medicare during our working years, as did our employers, and we continue to pay Medicare premiums out of our Social Security checks every month.

For yet another writer to suggest that “I guess ‘fiscal conservative’ means he doesn’t want to spend a dime to help someone else” is beyond insulting, in my opinion. Be assured that Mr. Dickson and his neighbors give generously of their time, talent, and treasure to make our community a better place to live. To quote Mr. Dickson in his op-ed, “It might be worthwhile to take a look at the history of socialism and communism.”

– Jodie Martinez and the Martinez Family, St. Helena Island

Defending Dickson’s Op-Ed

It was most refreshing to find an article from a conservative included among your Voices last week, since the three regular contributors each week are all liberals and I had, in fact, come to believe they were on your payroll.

It was also disturbing to read the letters to the editor this week.

One writer suggests that Jim Dickson’s opinion and philosophy of government did not belong “in your paper – or in any paper widely read by the public.” He actually suggested that the public debate about “government-funded social programs is healthy,” yet suggests that Mr. Dickson’s opinion should not be heard!

Another writer accuses Mr. Dickson of “fear-mongering, with quotes about socialism from A. Hitler, F. Castro, H. Chavez, and J. Stalin.” All of these were heads of

Dog of the Week: Betty Boop is a hardworking supervisor. She enjoys sitting back and watching her dog friends run and play. She is a laid-back girl herself and would enjoy a calm home with a big yard. Betty Boop is 5 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

– Edie Rodgers, Beaufort

If you are interested in adopting Eddie, Betty Boop 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.

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Beaufort History Museum to mark 160th anniversary of Occupation of Beaufort Live re-enactment will take place Saturday

From staff reports The Beaufort History Museum will recognize the 160th anniversary of the occupation of Beaufort by Federal forces by hosting the 79th New York Highlander Regiment and 48th New York Infantry, Company F, in a live re-enactment of those units at The Arsenal Courtyard (713 Craven St.), from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4.

In early December 1861, the two U.S. Army units were part of the occupation of Beaufort after the success of the Union Navy in the Battle of Port Royal on November 7. Beaufort was captured by the army as part of the larger strategy of blockading the Southern ports to prevent commerce with Europe.

Port Royal Sound was the deepest natural harbor south of New York City. It became the first of several ports in the deep South to serve as bases for the blockade fleet. The occupation included converting the churches to hospitals to create a medical center. The John Mark Verdier House on Bay St. served as the army’s headquarters.

The re-enactors present live demonstrations of Civil War

era camp life, educational discussions, drills, marching, bagpiping, discussions and live demonstrations of the importance of music and bugle calls during the War, the variety and use of weapons including cannon, how medical support was deployed in the field, the role of women, camp “dining” and cooking, interactive activities for the entire family.

Admission to the event is free (donations will be accepted). Admission to the Beaufort History Museum will be discounted for Adults ($5) and Seniors ($4). Active military and children under 12 are free.

Beaufort History Museum members will have a special opportunity to have coffee with the re-enactors from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday at the Arsenal. Non-members may join at BeaufortHistoryMuseum.com.

The 79th New York Volunteer Infantry The 79th New York Volunteer Infantry – a regiment of the New York State Militia – was originally organized as a social club in New York City in 1858. It was comprised primarily of emigrant Scots and Scots-Americans. The militia

The re-enactors will encamp in The Arsenal Courtyard and present live presentations of Civil War era camp life, educational discussions, drills, marching, bagpiping, and interactive activities for the entire family Saturday. Submitted photo. was modeled on the famous Scots regiment of the British Army – the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Scotland.

Other than their name and tartan, however, they had no official connection with the Scots unit.

In December 1861, The Highlanders were sent to the city of Beaufort to help occupy the town. At one point, they set up camp near what is now the National Cemetery on Boundary St.

The 48th New York Infantry The 48th New York Infantry was authorized by the War Department on July 24, 1861, and was recognized and numbered by New York on September 14, 1861. The regiment occupied Port Royal, Hilton Head Island, and Bluffton after the Battle of Port Royal.

Among its many actions in South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina, the regiment was present at the Battle of Fort Wagner,

S.C., July 18, 1863, where it lost 242 men killed, wounded, or missing. It was mustered out on September 1, 1865, in Raleigh, N.C. The Beaufort History Museum The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m., to 3 p.m., Saturday.

Please call 843-525-8500 beforehand to confirm museum staff availability.

The museum, which was founded in 1939, has evolved to focus specifically on the deep and rich history of the Beaufort District. It strives to manage and display artifacts and documents held by the City of Beaufort, telling the compelling stories of this area, from the early 16th century until modern times. For information on all the Museum events, visitBeaufortHistoryMuseum.com, or follow the Museum’s Facebook page.

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About 20 citizens turned out at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts on Monday night for a public hearing on County Council’s redistricting plan. The county staff will take public comments through Monday, Dec. 6, to see if any adjustments to the boundaries will need to be made. The final two maps will then be presented to the Executive Committee to decide which map to recommend for approval. Photo by Lolita Huckaby.

City invites public input on American Rescue Plan funds

From staff reports The City of Beaufort will receive a total of $6.54 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan and is inviting public input to help determine funding priorities.

The City has received half of that amount, and expects to receive the balance by next October.

The American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law last March, contained funding for local governments to help them mitigate the revenue

loss they suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, and also help with other measures.

Broadly, the funds can be used to: • Address revenue losses incurred during the pandemic; • Buttress future public health responses; • Support recovery efforts in the community, including affordable housing; and • Invest in certain infrastructure needs.

In a presentation to City Council during Work Session on Oct. 26, City Manager Bill Prokop unveiled a preliminary plan for the funds. Before any final plan is presented, the City wants to solicit public input.

To help determine funding priorities, please take a few minutes to complete a survey at the City’s community engagement site, Civil Space, at https://bit.ly/31cIC4e. The survey will be open through the end of the year.

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Burton Firefighters Morgan Clifton, left, and Mark Haskett install one of Santa’s mailboxes at the Burton Fire Department’s Pinewood Station on Monday, Nov. 22. Most area fire stations have similar boxes installed so boys and girls can drop their letters to Santa Claus in them. Children who leave a legible return address will have their letters answered by Santa Claus. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Beaufort Garden Club, City collaborate on Arbor Day planting

From staff reports The City of Beaufort and the Beaufort Garden Club will celebrate South Carolina Arbor Day on Friday, Dec. 3, with a collaborative project at the Duck Pond at First Boulevard and Battery Creek Road.

The City’s Parks Division staff and Garden Club members will be planting three trees: a cassia tree donated by the Garden Club, a high rise oak tree, and a Tuscarora crape myrtle.

The event will start at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be

available, and well as information about the trees. Mayor Stephen Murray and representatives from the Garden Club are expected to speak.

The public is invited to attend.

For 30 years, the City of Beaufort has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Beaufort has received this national award in recognition of its commitment to its trees and urban/community forests. Criteria for this award include having a tree ordi-

nance, a tree board (Park & Tree Advisory Committee), a community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

“Gaining Tree City USA recognition is an honor to the tree workers, managers, volunteers, PTAC members and others who work so hard on behalf of our community trees,” said Parks Supervisor Adam Wellins. “It is a time when we reflect on the beauty of trees and recognize the benefits and dynamic nature of our ever-changing urban forest.”

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COMMUNITY MEAL

Fay Block, left, dishes out the food as volunteers gather up “to go” meals during the annual Community Meal on Thanksgiving Day at St. Helena Episcopal Church. About 500 to 700 meals, both sit-down and carry-out, were prepared.

Holiday festivities under way in downtown Beaufort

From staff reports Holiday festivities are gearing up around the City of Beaufort. Free parking at the Marina parking lot runs through New Year’s Day. Here is what is on tap:

Friday, Dec. 3 • It all starts with Night on the Town from 6-9 p.m.

Downtown streets will be closed, merchants and restaurants will be open, and the festivities will be going on! We'll also be hosting the annual Christmas tree lighting.

Saturday, Dec. 4 • 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: The Beaufort History Museum will hold a re-enactment at the Arsenal to

commemorate the 150th anniversary of the New York Highlanders’ entry into Beaufort.

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: A Christmas Taste of Gullah will feature authentic Gullah cuisine and live holiday entertainment at Waterfront Park. This event is free and open to the public. As rice is a direct link between the Gullah culture, Africa and the African diaspora, a rice cookoff will also be held with attendees choosing their favorite dish.

• 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Light up the Night Holiday Boat Parade.

Sunday, Dec. 5 • 3 p.m.: Christmas Parade.

Saturday, Dec. 11 • 1:30 p.m.: Parris Island Marine Band performs a holiday concert at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Free admission. Don’t forget your chairs and blanket.

Friday, Dec. 17 • 6 p.m.: Kickoff your Christmas break and come “Chill with a Cop” at Waterfront Park for the family movie “Goonies.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. A raffle will be held for kids ages 5-17 before the start of the movie (must be present to win). Hot chocolate, sponsored by Kilwins, hot apple cider, and popcorn will be served free at the event. Vendors will be on site with food for sale.

The Blackston family seems to be enjoying the annual Community Meal on Thanksgiving Day at St. Helena Episcopal Church. Between 500 and 700 meals were prepared for either sit-down or carryout service. Photos by Bob Sofaly

Beaufort Republican Women’s Club

The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club held its election of officers for 2022/2023 on November 20, and JoAnne Knapp, the S.C. Federation of Republican Women District Director, installed the officers. Pictured from left to right are Treasurer Kathy Stanton, Corresponding Secretary Karen Eaton, Recording Secretary Kim Handy, Vice-President Angel Flewelling, President Jane Culley and Knapp. BRWC member and State Representative Shannon Erickson and State Representative Lin Bennett were on hand to discuss proposed election integrity bills with the membership. For more information on the BRWC, visit beaufortrepublicanwomensc.org. Submitted photo.

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and some of that was probably rooted in overcoming that loss in 2007,” Powell said. “I would say since then, I’m at a place where I’m not as much motivated to just win a championship, but helping building this program where we do everything the right way, and championships can be a result of that.”

But the championship that eluded him in 2007 sure would be nice.

Powell sees similarities

between this team and the one he helped lead to the state’s biggest stage as a senior — the dominant defense, powerful ground game, and whip-smart quarterback who gets the ball to the right place — but he jokes that tight end Michael Dennison is a major upgrade over himself.

But Clifford’s split-back system is a relic of the notso-distant past, replaced by a modern spread offense that forces defenses to pick their

poison and puts the trust in quarterback Tyler Haley to make quick reads.

Bridges Prep athletics director Blake Gruel was the quarterback of that 2007 team, and the title game remains a painful final chapter in a terrific high school career.

Gruel has been impressed by Haley’s development and expects him to be ready for the challenge, but he has some advice from someone who has been there.

“Block out the noise. Do what you’ve been doing all your life with the game you love,” Gruel said. “Trust in your teammates, your coaching staff, and believe in your ability and good things will happen. Go finish this thing that I couldn’t.”

The Eagles have proven adept at closing out games, especially in recent weeks.

They beat a powerhouse Benedictine squad on Sept. 3 that hasn’t lost since and will

play in the Georgia Class 4A semifinals this weekend. And they held off top-ranked Myrtle Beach for a hard-fought 20-19 road win in the Lower State semifinals. Even when they’ve fallen behind early, including in last week’s 42-10 rout of West Florence, they haven’t panicked.

Powell doesn’t think the moment will be too big for this bunch of Eagles, but he has tried to prepare them for the potential pitfalls.

“I talked with some of the players about navigating the build up to the game, that’s the hard part,” Powell said. “Not allowing all of the spectacle of playing in a state championship to get in the way of just playing the game. Luckily, a lot of the guys on this team have been in big-time environments, so the environment shouldn’t be shocking to any of them. The one thing I did tell them to expect about the game is how fast it will go by.”

Not to mention how quickly the years can slip by without another chance to end the drought if they don’t take advantage of the opportunity before them.

“Overall, I told them to enjoy it,” Powell said. “They are now a part of a very small fraternity of Eagles who can say they played for a state title, and if we can play well and have a few things go our way, they can claim the title of the group to win it.”

rameters they are testing for are important to aquatic life, the significance of different levels, and how these levels can be affected — for example, by increased freshwater runoff from new development.

Kehrer said that when he has enough new volunteers, he’ll conduct another training.

“You don’t need any special knowledge or experience to join this effort,” he said, adding that citizen outreach

is part of Port Royal Sound Foundation’s mission. “You just need to care and want to learn.”

The Adopt-a-Stream kits — red buckets filled with simple scientific instruments assembled by Clemson Extension — cost $500 to $600, and several local agencies have them to loan to volunteers. Port Royal Foundation has two kits, USCB has one and the S.C. Department of Health and En-

vironmental Control (DHEC) and S.C. Department of Natural Resources also have kits available for loan to certified SC AAS Volunteers. Some groups of volunteers choose to purchase their own kits from the program’s website.

Soon, Pettay and Kehrer plan to take the program “a step further and start looking at nutrients including chlorophyll, species of phytoplankton and suspended solids,”

Pettay said. This is beyond what the Clemson equipment kits can do, so in January, the volunteers will begin submitting their samples to Pettay’s lab in USCB’s Marine Science Department, where students will run tests on them.

Pettay stressed that the work that the citizen scientists do doesn’t replace professional water quality testing

by DHEC and SCDNR. “This is a huge area, wa-

terwise. It’s massive,” he said.

“Our efforts support what they do.”

Eventually, Kehrer and Pettay hope to have 40-50 volunteer groups testing at sites around the county on the New River, Chechessee River and other locations.

For more information about the Adopt a Stream Program or to volunteer, contact Chris Kehrer at ckehrer@portroyalsoundfoundation.org.

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green and white before can attest, these opportunities don’t come along often. There were a couple of quarterfinal appearances under Mike Rentz in the 1980s, and another under Glen Hall, then two more under Richard Brady in the 1990s before the Eagles hit a rough patch.

Beaufort didn’t get back to the state championship game until 2007, when Mark Clifford led the Eagles on a six-game win streak following a loss to John McKissick’s powerhouse Summerville squad to reach the championship game and a rematch with Clover that was 62 years in the making.

As everyone in Beaufort recalls all too well, it did not end in triumph. The Eagles couldn’t hang onto the ball, and the Blue Eagles were able to grind out a 23-14 win to end their own drought and continue another.

Clifford has since won a SCISA 8-man title at Beaufort Academy, but Beaufort High is still seeking its title. No one will want it more Thursday than Logan Powell, the tight end on the runner-up 2007 team who now serves as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator.

“When I first came back to Beaufort High I would always say that I wanted to help bring a championship to Beaufort,

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Royal Foundation Director of Operations Chris Kehrer taught them to measure water clarity, temperature, salinity, Ph and dissolved oxygen using equipment kits provided

by Clemson Extension. The volunteers also learned why the chemical and bacteria pa-

Beaufort head coach Mark Clifford talks to hit team following the Eagles’ 23-14 loss to South Pointe in the 2007 4A State Championship game at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. Photo by Todd Stowe.

DECEMBER 2–8, 2021

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NEWS

Wreaths Across America Beaufort still short 8,000 wreaths Wreaths to be placed Dec. 18 at Beaufort National Cemetery

From staff reports Wreaths Across America Beaufort will be placing Remembrance Wreaths in Beaufort National Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18. A brief ceremony will begin promptly at noon.

Several local Fire Departments will be on hand to along

the route to pay their respects and the traditional motorcycle escort of the tractor trailers carrying the wreaths is estimated to arrive at 11:45 a.m.

Current wreath sponsorships stand at more than 18,000 wreaths — short of the total goal of 26,000. Wreaths can still be sponsored online

at www.wreathsacrossamerica. org/GA0175P. That is a direct link to make sure Beaufort National Cemetery receives the wreaths.

There are more than 26,000 veteran heroes buried in Beaufort National Cemetery, including 1,000 children, hundreds of unknowns, and two

Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

Trucks will arrive with the Remembrance Wreaths and the traditional motorcycle escort at 11:45 a.m. If the public would like to watch the escort and arrival of the tractor trailers, they are asked to stay outside the cemetery gates.

When the trucks enter the cemetery, boxes of wreaths will be unloaded and distributed to volunteers at their locations around the cemetery.

Parking within the cemetery will be strictly limited. Members of the public not volunteering are asked to visit the cemetery to pay their respects

in the days after the Remembrance Wreaths are placed.

Remembrance Wreath retirement will be Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.For questions and more information, please contact Location Coordinator David Edwards at waabeaufort@ outlook.com or by calling 912313-1506.

Beaufort Inn hosting 6th annual Visit With Santa

From staff reports Santa and his elves will be visiting The Beaufort Inn from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3. This unique Santa Experience is free and open to the public.

The Beaufort Inn will open their garden courtyards, and guests will enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cider provided by Blackstone’s Café, cookies provided by Signature Catering and

Events, ornament making, letter writing and coloring, and professional photos with Santa. S’mores will be available for purchase at $5/pack (each pack comes with 4 s’mores).

The Polar Express movie

will be shown on a large outdoor projector screen at 6 p.m. in Tabby Garden. The professional photos with Santa will be sent via email no later than December 7. The Beaufort Inn also has a magic mailbox that

is currently ready and accepting letters to Santa. All letters received prior to December 13 will receive a personalized letter back from Santa.

“We love the opportunity to participate in Beaufort’s Hol-

iday Weekend and celebrate the magic of the season with our community,” Beaufort Inn Director of Hospitality Jonathan Sullivan said in a release.

For additional information, visit www.beaufortinn.com.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

The Historic Port Royal Museum

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-5244333.

Tour Historic Fort Fremont

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@ bcgov.net.

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine.

For more information, visit http://www. portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @ portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.

“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women

9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal.

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

Beaufort Art Association’s All Member Show

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, through 2022, Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Nay Street, Beaufort. Each year, the Gallery invites all the BAA general members to submit two pieces of their art, to be exhibited. This year the public will be able to see the work of a dozen or more members who support BAA but chose only to exhibit through our satellite galleries and our Spring Show.

Veteran Entrepreneur Services webinars

Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Dec. 8. Webinars open to veterans, their families and all business owners. All sessions allow for live interaction with presenters. All sessions are free via Zoom. Register at SCLowcountry. score.org. For questions or information, email ellen.maloney@scorevolunteer.org. Schedule: Dec. 1 – Using Marketing and Social Media to Grow Your Business; Dec. 8 – Veteran Business Owners Roundtable.

Winter Wonderland

6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Inflatables, crafts, train rides ad food trucks. Open to the public. Bring toiletries and non-perishable food products to help start a student food pantry in Beaufort.

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DECEMBER 2–8, 2021

Lowcountry Made Sips & Stocking Stuffers Pop-Up Market

4:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, Bluffton Aesthetics, 3 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton.

This market supports local makers and is also a fundraising event for Bluffton Self Help and Toys for Tots. Complimentary beer and wine from Southern Barrel Brewing Co. will be offered to anyone who donates a non-perishable food item to Bluffton Self Help or a toy to Toy for Tots. The market will also feature raffles for Bluffton Aesthetics services, along with 20 percent off any one procedure purchased at the event. Around a dozen local makers will be selling their gorgeous handcrafted goods at the market, and food trucks will also be available.

Participating vendors include Benjamin’s Southern Fried Pies, The Grind Coffee Roasters, Southern Barrel Brewing, eFitClub, Lowcountry Therapeutic Massage, Declan’s Delights, Crafted with a Purpose, Bluffton Candles, Eagle Creations, Kara Artman Art, Moonlight Crow Creations ( jewelry), Marshview Candles and Sweet Carolina Clothing Boutique.

6th annual Visit With Santa at Beaufort Inn

5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, The Beaufort Inn. Free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cider provided by Blackstone’s Café, cookies provided by Signature Catering and Events, ornament making, letter writing and coloring, and professional photos with Santa. S’mores will be available for purchase at $5/pack (each pack comes with 4 s’mores). The Polar Express movie will be shown at 6 p.m. in Tabby Garden. The professional photos with Santa will be sent via email no later than December 7. The Beaufort Inn also has a magic mailbox that is currently ready and accepting letters to Santa. All letters received prior to December 13 will receive a personalized letter back from Santa. For additional information, visit www. beaufortinn.com.

Night On The Town

6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, Downtown Beaufort. Downtown streets will be closed, merchants and restaurants will be open, and the festivities will be going on. We'll also be hosting the annual Christmas tree lighting.

N.Y. 79th Highlanders & N.Y. 48th Infantry Regiments Civil War Era Living History Encampment

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, The Arsenal Courtyard, 713 Craven St. Admission to the event is free (donations will be accepted). Admission to the Beaufort History Museum will be discounted for Adults ($5) and Seniors ($4). Active military and children under 12 are free. The re-enactors will encamp in and present live presentations of Civil War era camp life, educational discussions, drills, marching, bagpiping, and interactive activities for the entire family.

Craven St. will be closed for the event.

Beaufort History Museum members will have a special opportunity to have coffee with the re-enactors from 9 to 10 a.m. Included in the presentations will be discussions and live demonstrations of the importance of music and bugle calls during the War, the variety and use of weapons including cannon, how medical support was deployed in the field, the role of women, camp dining and cooking, and other relevant topics.

Society of Bluffton Artists Holiday Blitz

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) porch, 6 Church

Street, Old Town Bluffton. Get some holiday shopping done while enjoying the perfect spot for watching the Bluffton Christmas Parade. The event will feature hand-created home decor, wreaths, ornaments, jewelry and other works by SOBA’s artist members.

Maye River Quilters Holiday Party

10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Hwy, Okatie. The wearing of masks is encouraged. Contest for the Christmas stockings will be held, and the stockings will then be taken by Debi Bacon to the Emily Geiger Christmas luncheon.

Chapter members will stuff them with personal items and deliver them to the Veterans Victory House. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244. If you are planning to attend the meeting as a guest, please send an RSVP email to Mayeriverquilters@gmail. com.

1st annual WMU Cookie Walk

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Okatee Baptist Church. Receive your collection bag or box by donating. One non-perishable food item or $1 = small bag. Two non-perishable food items or $2 = medium bag. Three nonperishable food items or $3 = large bag.

Food items and monetary donations will be divided among churches with food pantries.

Santa at the Beaufort Bookstore

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Beaufort Bookstore, 2127 Boundary Street.

A Christmas Taste of Gullah

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Featuring authentic Gullah cuisine and live holiday entertainment. Free and open to the public.

As rice is a direct link between the Gullah culture, Africa and the African diaspora, a rice cook-off will also be held with attendees choosing their favorite dish.

Light up the Night Holiday Boat Parade

5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Beaufort Christmas Parade

3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, Downtown Beaufort.

USC Beaufort Chamber Music Series

5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Gabriela Diaz (violin), Michi Wiancko (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola), Ani Aznavoorian (cello) and Andrew Armstong (artistic director and piano). For tickets, visit www.USCBChamberMusic.com or call 843208-8246. At this time, all patrons must be masked, and attendance is limited to the first 300.

Moore 2 Life December Pop-Up Events

2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, New River Linear Trail; 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 10, Nature walk on Hunting Island followed by lunch in Frogmore and Christmas Shopping; 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, Altamaha Trail; Noon, Sunday, Dec. 12, Jarvis Creek Park and Audubon Newhall Preserve; 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19, Victoria Bluff. All events $10. Email Jill Moore at Moore2LifeSC@gmail.com to RSVP.

Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection

11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, Hampton Hall Club House. Join the Christian Women’s

Connection to Celebrate the Season. We will share an elegant meal, holiday fun and an inspirational message from Debbie Fairbanks – "Life'sToo Short – What Are You Waiting For?" Prepaid reservations are $28 payable to "CWC Bluffton" care of: Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton S.C. 29909.

For more details, contact Julie at 602-7505465 or Julie.ott.az@gmail.com.

303 Associates Business After Hours at Beaufort Town Center

5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, 2015 Boundary Street (Green lawn near the marsh behind Moe’s and Jimmy John’s). Light bites provided b Jimmy John’s, Moes, Red Rooster, KC Mike’s Smokin’. Drinks provided

by Starbucks. Music and photo booth by Gavigan Entertainment. Fantastic door prizes.

Santa Visits Beaufort Town Center

6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, Center Stage at Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street. Free and open to the public. Please bring cameras. Hot chocolate provided by Urban Brew, coffee provided by Starbucks.

Music from the Manger

6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10; 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11; and noon, Sunday, Dec. 12, the end of Parris Avenue, Port Royal Village.

A music-filled festival featuring a unique Christmas Village and a performance by the talented local recording artist Liz Jane.

Concert proceeds will benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort. There will be food and drink available. For additional information, visit MusicfromtheManger.com to view the schedule of events, purchase tickets, as well as to inquire about sponsorship and vendor opportunities. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.

CPR training

8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions?

Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca. org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

Parris Island Marine Corps Band holiday concert

1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Free admission.

Don’t forget your chairs and blanket.

The Beaufort Railroaders' 28th Annual Christmas Trains

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14 through Saturday, Dec. 18, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street. Free and open to the public.

Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection quarterly luncheon

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, The Baptist Church of Beaufort. Lunch

by Holmes Catering is $18. There will be singing of Christmas carols before hearing our speaker from Stonecroft. We will collect unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots and nonperishable food items for the Franciscan Center Pantry. Call Marti Myers at 843-3210962 or email her at puddlesportia@gmail. com by Dec. 8.

ARTS & EDUCATION

Eurydice next up in Met Hi-Def Opera series

By Becky Sprecher The third opera in the Metropolitan Opera’s Hi-Def Simulcast line-up this season is Eurydice, which will be broadcast live around the world at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4. You can see it at USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret St. The story of Orpheus and Eurydice has been around for a long time. A rock star of the classical era, Orpheus allegedly out-sang the deadly Sirens as Jason and the Argonauts sailed by in search of the Golden Fleece. His powers also extended to non-humans as well; rocks, trees and animals were known to fall under his spell.

When his bride (Eurydice) dies and is transported to reside in the underworld, Orpheus mourns her loss. He decides to visit her there, hoping to see her once again. Using his vocal talent to charm the man in charge (Hades), Orpheus negotiates a deal that will allow him to take Eurydice home to the upper world, provided he does not to look back at her as they depart. Sadly, we know he does not succeed in honoring his part of the deal.

This story is a natural for various musical art forms. In fact, the first successful opera as we know it today was L’Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi in 1607. Then composer Christoph Gluck took a run at it with his Orfeo ed Euridice in 1762, with an American premiere in Charleston, S.C., on June 24, 1794. Joseph Hayden composed his version in 1791, Igor Stravinsky created a ballet based on it and Franz Liszt

wrote a symphonic poem about it. In modern times, Broadway staged their version of the Orpheus myth called Hadestown in 2019.

Normally, an opera based on a mythological story like this one has me scrambling for a tee time rather than a ticket. I can’t pronounce any of the names and it brings back memories of struggling to stay awake in my college Classics course, which I passed by the slimmest of margins.

But there are a number of reasons why I’ll be wide awake and in my seat on December 4, and you should be, too, particularly if you are a member of the Millennial Generation.

The first is that the libretto for Eurydice was written by 47-year-old McArthur “genius grant” recipient Sarah Ruhl and based on her 2003 play of the same name. She became interested in talking to people who are no longer with us after the death of her father Patrick when she was just 20 years old.

He used to take Sarah and her sister out for a pancake breakfast every Sunday morning and teach them a new word along with its etymology. Look for the scene where she incorporates some of these very words as Eurydice’s dead father re-unites with his daughter and re-acquaints her with this lost childhood vocabulary that she has forgotten.

It’s also time to see a version of this myth from Eurydice’s perspective. In an interview with Opera News Magazine, Ruhl said, “I have often been struck, while read-

ing and watching canonical stories, by how many of them ask us to watch men choose things. They choose war, love, or death. They choose kingdoms, wives, daughters, music, danger, and heroic deeds. The women in the stories are often the chosen or unchosen. I was interested in giving Eurydice some choice in the matter ...”

In Ruhl’s version, it is Eurydice who breaks the rules rather than Orpheus, calling out to him as he proceeds ahead of her from the underworld and causing him to turn and look back, sending her to a second death.

Another interesting theme Ruhl explores is the consequences of falling in love with an artist, for whom art is the ultimate mistress. She writes an aria for Eurydice that says: This is what it is to love an artist: The moon is always rising above your house.

The houses of your neighbors look dark and dull.

But he is always going away from you.

Inside his head there is always Something more beautiful.

This is what it is to love an artist …

The second reason to see this opera is the composer Matthew Aucoin (oh-COYNE).

At age 31, he is a wunderkind, astonishing his family as a toddler when he conducted imaginary orchestras from his car seat and “composed” a piece he called the Cloud Symphony in his own imaginary notation at the age of 4. As a young adult, he was admitted to observe a rehearsal at the 2011 Spoleto Festival in Charleston where, according to the New York Times, he volunteered to substitute for a sick pianist and wound up being invited back as a performer.

The next year, as a senior at Harvard majoring in English, he went to New York to audition for the Met’s Lindemann Young Artist Program. Forget it, the judges told him; he was already way beyond the program, and he’d suffocate in weeks.

“This kind of talent comes

along maybe every half a century,” panelist Ken Noda told the Times. “He had everything—characterization, languages, he played wonderfully, and he had a heightened dramatic sense of how the orchestra is part of the psychological makeup of each character.”

So they brought Aucoin directly on to the Met’s staff as an assistant conductor, working with James Levine and Valery Gergiev.

Aucoin says he enjoys the challenge of writing multiple parts for characters who are at odds with each other. And no matter how fantastical the setting, in the end, he knows that music is about real feelings. He and Ruhl collaborated extensively on this opera, telling the Times, “The words should be tinder waiting to be set afire by the music.”

Thirdly, expect the singers to be great. Erin Morely (Eurydice), a recent winner of the Beverly Sills Artist Award, had her breakthrough moment at the Met when she was called to fill in at the last moment as Sophie in Der Rosenkavelier in the 2013-14 season. And our readers who are working mothers can surely identify with Morely’s challenges in 2018 as she sang in Debussy's Le Martyre de saint Sébastien in Berlin while 34 weeks pregnant.

Aucoin and Ruhl employ the use of a double for Orpheus. When he is in the real world of life, he sings as a baritone (Joshua Hopkins), but when he is performing and soaring in his art-mak-

ing mode, the role is sung by a counter tenor (Jakub Józef Orlinski). A counter tenor is a male singer’s voice that lies in the lower range of a female alto voice, and in this case, it adds a sort of “halo” effect that creates a richness and dimension for the character.

Additionally, Ruhl writes parts for three rocks called Big Stone, Little Stone and Loud Stone. “The Stones,” as they quickly became known, act in the manner of a Greek chorus, commenting on the action but unable to influence it.

Together with an Alice in Wonderland-like production

by Mary Zimmerman, there are many exciting reasons for all of us to plan on catching this opera. And Millennials will enjoy seeing the whiz kids of generation create and perform. As for me, not only do I want to watch the future of this art form unfold, I hope to redeem myself for snoozing through Classics class all those years ago.

For a full synopsis and production details, visit metopera.org, click Menu/Season/ In Cinemas. Sung in English.

Run length: 2 hrs. 45 min, plus a 30-min. intermission between Acts II & III. To book tickets visit uscbcenterforthearts.com, click Met, Movies and More. Tickets: $22. OLLI members: $20 Schedule Change Advisory: Cinderella, originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 1, will now be aired on Saturday, Jan. 22. See uscbcenterforthearts.com/Met, Movies and More for complete details.

A musical banquet in bites small and large

By Michael Johns USC Beaufort Chamber Music returned from COVID with a full, sold-out house to open its 42nd season in October. Expectations remain high for the second concert at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, and features a well-loved “chestnut” along with exciting music new to this series.

Artistic Director and pianist Andrew Armstrong will be joined by four impeccably credentialed young artists, three of whom will be experiencing Beaufort-style hospitality for the first time: violinists Gabriela Diaz and Michi Wiancko, and violist Ayane Kozasa joining cellist Ani Aznavoorian.

The second half features a single work, Schumann's Ani glorious PiaAznavoorian no Quintet in E-flat Major, Opus 44, while the first half, a storytelling bonanza, presents a collection of 13 short movements ranging across styles from 1898 to 2014.

The program begins with

a set of folksong-inspired music from a tense historical time: Europe between 1926 and 1945. Bela Bartók's “With Drums and Pipes” for solo piano is based on motives from a single Hungarian folksong, transforming it into a modernist tour-de-force.

Easy Duets on Folk Themes, for Two Violins by Polish composer Granżyna Bacewicz is one of her most popular folk-music works for children. The texture is simple but the four selected movements are intended to introduce young musicians, amateur musicians, and music listeners to tunes with elements of expressive dissonance.

Two evocative violin duets

by Bartók, “Bagpipes” and “Arabian Song,” conclude the set. The atmosphere changes with a miniature, “Berceuse,” from Three Pieces, Opus 40, for Violin and Piano, by the American Amy Beach.

Beach, a master of musical narration, lovingly creates an atmosphere of enchanting, wistful charm with this lullaby.

William Grant Still is rep-

resented by Three Visions for Piano from 1936. These strongly contrasting movements convey moods of horror, mid-19th century Spiritualism, and aspirations about what lies beyond life's veil.

Lili Boulanger was well on her way to becoming one of the notable French composers of the 20th century when she died in 1918 at the age of 24. D’un Matin de Printemps, for Violin and Piano (“Of a Spring Morning”), is a work of vibrant energy and surpassing delicacy, strikingly drawing parallels to the French “Impressionist” composers.

Son of an American father and Japanese mother, Paul Wiancko described American Haiku, for Viola and Cello as “an identity crisis wrapped in music” and “a search for home.” It is an attempt to reconcile two very different aesthetics: fusing together the broad earthiness of Appalachian fiddling and percussive patterns with the tender, sparse rhythms of Japanese folk song.

Robert Schumann's tuneful Piano Quintet in E-flat

Major, Opus 44 balances out the program. Composed in 1842, his so-called “Chamber Music Year,” the Quintet seamlessly brings the piano and string quartet together, taking full advantage of the expressive possibilities of their combined forces. A major work of 19th-century chamber music and one of Schumann's finest compositions, it revolutionized the instrumentation and musical character of the piano quintet, establishing it as a quintessentially Romantic genre.

Diaz is a champion of contemporary music who works with new music groups in Boston and across the country. A childhood cancer survivor, Gabriela supports cancer research and treatment as a musician by organizing chamber music concerts in cancer units at various Boston hospitals.

Paul Wiancko is a violinist and composer whose creative work encompasses a wide spectrum of new composition and commissions, performance, recording and teaching. Kozasa is a respected chamber musician, collab-

WANT TO GO? What: USC Beaufort Chamber Music’s 42nd season – 2nd concert When: 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5 Where: USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street Details: There are multiple ways to enjoy the concert— In-Person, Live-Stream and On-Demand. All concert videography is professionally produced: viewers will feel as if they are onstage with the performers. On-Demand is accessible four days after the concert and available to view at your leisure for three weeks.

All patrons must be masked, and attendance is limited to the first 300. USC Beaufort Center For The Arts doors will open at 4:15 p.m.

Tickets: For concert information, COVID restriction updates, or to purchase tickets, both live or virtual, go to http://www. uscbchambermusic.com or call 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday.

orator, competition winner, orchestral performer, and educator. She has commissioned multiple new works featuring viola, including Wiancko’s American Haiku.

Strad magazine describes

cellist Ani Aznavoorian as having “scorchingly committed performances that wring every last drop of emotion out of the music. Her technique is well-nigh immaculate, she has a natural sense of theater, and her tone is astonishingly responsive.”Her performances at USC Beaufort last season confirmed this review.

Pianist Andrew Armstrong has been praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique while delighting audiences with a sprawling repertoire of more than 50 concertos with orchestra. Andrew's 2021-2022 season takes him around the globe with concerts in London, Glasgow, Geneva, Dresden, and across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Nevertheless, Beaufort continues to be a favorite destination, and he has made space in his packed itinerary to continue a USC Beaufort Chamber Music Artistic-Director tradition and perform on all five concerts. His brilliant virtuosity, laser-like concentration, simmering intensity, and exuberant music making are not to be missed.

Holy Trinity invites community TCL offering free tuition, fees to Miracle of the Small

From staff reports Holy Trinity Classical Christian School is inviting the Beaufort community to its 9th annual Christmas program entitled "Miracle of the Small," at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Community Bible Church.

This Christmas musical celebration includes several musical selections from Ireland or the British Isles, traditional carol singing, and Scriptural reading featuring Holy Trinity students in grades K-12.

The program is inspired by the life of Saint Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland.

"Born a slave in a poor and war-torn country, Brigid did

Holy Trinity students perform in the 2019 Christmas program.

Submitted photo. not seem destined for greatness. Yet God was able to use Brigid to perform great miracles and enact great change throughout Ireland,” Holy Trinity Fine Arts Teacher Anna Booman said in a release. “Brigid's story reminds us of the profound Christ-

mas truth: that God can work mighty miracles through the small and humble.”

Admission is free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway. For more information, contact the school office at 843-522-0660.

From staff reports As a result of newly available federal, state and private funding sources, the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) will cover tuition and fees for those who are eligible for the spring 2022 semester.

Those interested in attending TCL should act fast – the deadline to enroll for TCL’s Spring I semester is Jan. 6. Because TCL will be closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 3, students are encouraged to begin the registration process as early as possible.

TCL’s paid tuition program is being made available to all South Carolina residents with a desire to begin or continue their edu-

cation. This includes adults with some or no college education and recent high school graduates.

Students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, or about two classes, for the spring semester and also complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Dual Enrollment and transient students, or those enrolled at another college but who are taking courses at TCL for transfer, are not eligible for the program.

The program will cover tuition and required fees but does not include books or required supplies.

Those with questions about the program or who are interested in enrolling in per-

son are encouraged to attend TCL’s ‘Step Up Saturday’ enrollment event this Saturday, Dec. 4.

Staff members with TCL’s Enrollment Services Office will be on hand to assist students and prospects with completing the enrollment process, walk-in testing and registration.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Beaufort Mather Campus, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, at the New River Campus, 100 Community College Drive, Bluffton and at the Hampton Campus, 54 Tech Circle, Varnville.

For more information or to RSVP, visit www.tcl.edu/ news/tcl-hosting-saturday-enrollment-fair.

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What parents need to know about children’s COVID and flu vaccines Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available for kids ages five and up, flu shots may not be top of mind.

But, according to Adam Keating, MD, pediatrician for Cleveland Clinic Children’s, it’s important to vaccinate your child against the flu too.

“Influenza still is an illness

that can hit children, particularly our youngest children under 3 years of age, very hard with hospitalization,” explained Dr. Keating.

Flu season is unpredictable, so we’re not sure how widespread it will be this year, but cases are starting to pop up.

Dr. Keating said it’s recommended everyone over the age of six months get a flu shot each year.

For kids ages five and up, COVID-19 vaccination is also a good idea.

According to the CDC, it’s safe for a child to receive a COVID-19 and flu shot to-

gether, or close together.

“We are able and eager to give them both together. They can be on the same day and there are no requirements between how many days are between the vaccines,” said Dr. Keating.

Once infected, kids can spread flu and COVID-19 to

others who may be more susceptible to complications or severe illness.

Dr. Keating said the best way to protect your family and the community is to be vaccinated against both.

SOURCE: Cleveland Clinic News Service, Nov. 29, 2021

CHEST PAIN AND HEARTBURN

Chest pain can occur for any number of reasons: a warning of a heart attack, lack of oxygen to your heart muscle (angina pectoris), a lung condition or inflammation of cartilage in your rib cage.

Many times, though, chest pain isn't heart or lung-related. Rather, it stems from a digestive problem. For example, pain associated with gallbladder inflammation (a gallbladder attack) can spread to your chest. The most common source of digestive-related chest pain is heartburn.

Heartburn is a commonly used term to describe a burning sensation in your chest that may start in your upper abdomen and radiate all the way up into your neck. Heartburn isn’t a disease; rather, it's a symptom. At times, especially when you’re lying down, heartburn may be associated with a sour taste in your mouth stemming from stomach acid that backs up into your upper esophagus and mouth.

Normally, stomach acid stays in your stomach, kept there by the lower esopha-

geal sphincter. This ring of muscle functions as a valve, opening only when you swallow, belch or vomit. But sometimes the valve relaxes or weakens, allowing stomach acid to regurgitate into your esophagus, producing a burning sensation.

Among adults, occasional bouts of heartburn can occur for many reasons. Being overweight, overeating or lying down too soon after a meal puts pressure on the sphincter valve, causing it to open slightly and stomach acid to flow into the esophagus. Too

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much alcohol or caffeine, as well as certain foods, also can relax the sphincter or increase production of stomach acid.

If you have heartburn several times a week or you need to take antacids frequently, see your doctor. Your heartburn may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as GERD. If your heartburn seems to be getting worse or is different from normal—especially if it's accompanied by radiating pain in an arm—seek medical help immediately. Instead of heartburn, your pain may be the warning of a heart attack.

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Mental health and the holidays: You made it through Thanksgiving. Hanukah is being celebrated, Christmas and Kwanza are on the near horizon. Will you cope gracefully with the stress of holiday rites?

Whenever something is important to those we love, we direct our energy toward creating the perfect experience for them. But often there are elements out of our control— including finances, past and present relationships, health, and current events—that interfere with our vision of the perfect holiday season.

When we set high expectations, we can feel stressed and unhappy when we don't meet them. We may feel as if we have let down the people we love most.

"The key to coping this time of year is to set realistic expectations," says Lisa Hardesty, licensed clinical health psychologist, Mayo Clinic Health System. "Remember that it's the time you spend together and the mem-

Don’t board the crazy train.

ories that you make that are most important. That is what you will remember most."

Don't try to recreate 'perfect' holidays from years past. People change, and holidays can change right along with them. Make every season new and special in its own way. Reflect on the “lessons learned” from dealing with the pandemic and bring that sense of meaning into the holiday time.

Don't take too much onto yourself. It's a good idea to delegate and let people help.

Ask your children to decorate the front yard with Christmas lights and give them free rein on how they want to do it. Ask your dinner guests to each bring a favorite dish over the holidays and share stories about those dishes. Enlist your partner's help in wrapping presents. Even if it's not done perfectly, it's something you can do together, and you'll be done in half the time.

Be gracious when dealing with uncomfortable events

or relationships. We can only take responsibility for ourselves. Our friends, family and loved ones also have this responsibility. We don't have control over their choices or if they don't choose what we think is "right." This is where grace comes in. Focus on the people, the relationships, and the time-limited nature of the holiday season.

Be OK with moments of stress and negativity that can come up. It's not realistic to think that the holiday season will be completely stress-free. The reality is that life is going on around us all the time. When difficult situations arise, acknowledge your feelings, try to be patient with yourself and others, and refocus your mind on the bigger picture: what you're truly grateful for this holiday season.

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Everything you need to know about styes

A stye is an inflammation of the eyelid associated with a small collection of pus. In most cases, the cause of the infection is the Staphylococcus bacteria.

A stye is an inflammation of the oil gland. It is sometimes spelled “sty” and is also known as a hordeolum. A bacterial infection causes inflammation to occur.

In the majority of cases, styes get better within a week. However, other people may experience symptoms not healing and require further treatment.

Here are some key points about styes. More detail and supporting information are in the main article.

• Styes can be painful but often heal without medical intervention.

• If a stye persists for more than a week or affects vision, a person should seek medical attention.

• Styes can be external or internal.

• Home remedies for styes include a warm compress and over-the-counter pain medication.

Types of stye

Most styes form on the outside of the eyelid and may turn yellow and release pus. Some styes do appear inside the eyelid, and an internal stye tends to be more painful.

There are two general categories of a stye: External styes emerge along the outer edge of the eyelid. They can become yellow, filled with pus, and painful when touched.

Infections in the following areas may cause external styes: • Eyelash follicle: The small holes in the skin from which eyelashes grow.

• Sebaceous gland: This gland is attached to the eyelash follicle and produces sebum. Sebum helps lubricate the eyelash and stops it from drying out.

• Apocrine gland: This gland also helps prevent eyelashes from drying out. It is a sweat gland that empties into the eyelash follicle.

Internal styes happen when the swelling develops inside the eyelid. Generally, an internal stye is more painful than an external one. They most commonly occur due to an infection in the meibomian gland. These glands produce a secretion that makes up part of the film that covers the eye.

Patients may also experience a burning sensation in the eye, crusting of the eyelid margins, itchiness on the eyeball, sensitivity to light, tearing, a feeling that an object is in the eye, and discomfort when blinking.

hold member has a stye, the other residents should not share washcloths or face towels.

Avoiding this type of contact minimizes the risk of cross-infection because there may be residual bacteria on the towels.

Sometimes a stye occurs as a complication of blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids.

A bacterial infection causes blepharitis, but it can also sometimes be a complication of rosacea, an inflammatory skin condition that mainly affects the skin of the face.

Symptoms

A person with a stye will have a painful red swelling on the eyelid, making the eye produce tears and become red. Often the lump looks like a boil or pimple.

Styes very rarely affect both eyes simultaneously. An individual will generally have one stye in one eye. However, it is possible to have more than one stye in the same eye or one in each eye.

Other symptoms of a stye may include: • tenderness • crusting of the margins of the eyelids • burning sensation • itching of the eye • blurry vision • discharge of mucus from the eye • light sensitivity • tearing • discomfort when blinking • the feeling that there is an object in the eye

When to consult a doctor

A person should speak with a doctor if: • the stye persists for more than a week • vision problems arise • the swelling becomes particularly painful, bleeds, or spreads to other parts of the face • the eyelid or eye becomes red

Treatment

Most styes go away on their own without the need for any medical intervention. However, pain relievers may be helpful if the stye is particularly sore. It is best not to apply eye makeup, lotions, or wear contact lenses until the stye has completely gone.

Doctors also recommend the following home remedies and treatments: Warm compress. Doctors recommend people not to burst a stye themselves but apply a warm compress.

A warm compress held gently against the eye may help ease symptoms and release pus more readily. The water should not be too hot.

If applying the compress to someone else, a person should take special care to avoid it being too hot or applying too much pressure.

A person should hold the compress against the eye for 10–15 minutes, three or four times each day.

As soon as styes rupture, symptoms tend to improve rapidly. Not only does the compress ease the discomfort, but it may also encourage the pus to drain away.

Antibiotics. If the stye persists, the doctor may prescribe a topical antibiotic cream or antibiotic eye drops. If the infection spreads beyond the eyelid, a medical professional may prescribe oral antibiotics.

Other treatments. When an external stye is extremely painful, the doctor may remove the eyelash nearest to it and drain the pus away by lancing it with a thin needle. This procedure should only be carried out by a professional. If things do not improve, a doctor may refer a person to a specialist, for example, an ophthalmologist.

Complications

Although extremely rare, may sometimes occur, including: Meibomian cyst. A meibomian cyst is a cyst of the small glands located in the eyelid. The glands discharge a lubricant called sebum in the edge of the eyelid. A persistent stye inside the eyelid can eventually develop into a meibomian cyst or chalazion, especially if it obstructs the gland. This type of cyst is easily and effectively treatable.

Preseptal or periorbital cellulitis. Cellulitis may develop if the infection spreads to the tissue around the eye. The layers of skin around the eye become inflamed, making the eyelids go red and swollen. Doctors treat this type of infection with antibiotics.

While these complications can occur, most cases of a stye will clear with minimal intervention.

Although uncomfortable and incredibly common, styes are not generally a cause for concern.

Some complications are associated with styes, such as if the stye develops into a cyst or the infection spreads. However, doctors can treat both rare complications that may occur.

There are also certain factors associated with the risk of developing a stye, including lack of sleep or certain cosmetics.

Doctors suggest people with styes use home remedies to treat the inflammation but may prescribe antibiotics in cases where the stye persists.

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Adolescents tend to have styes more commonly, but people of any age can develop them.

The following can increase the risk of developing a stye: • using cosmetics after their use-by dates • not removing eye makeup before going to bed • not disinfecting contact lenses before putting them in • changing contact lenses without washing the hands thoroughly • inadequate nutrition • sleep deprivation Although styes are not contagious, if a house-

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eaufort’s Daryl Depass loses his helmet after a sold hit on the West Florence ball carrier during Friday night’s 4A Lower State Championship game at Beaufort High. The Eagles went on to win, 42-10. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Lybrand, Eagles soar to Lower State title Beaufort awaits Holloman, South Pointe

By Wes Kerr In the biggest moment of his Beaufort High coaching tenure, Bryce Lybrand orchestrated a masterpiece.

Amariee Morris found the end zone four times, and Beaufort’s tremendous defense posted a second-half shutout in front of a sold-out home crowd Friday to dismantle West Florence 42-10 and catapult the Eagles into Thursday’s SCHSL Class 4A state championship game.

“Just blessed,” Lybrand said. “I have so much respect for Coach Jenerette and that program. We knew we were going to have to play a really good game, and this is the best game we’ve played. Hats off to our kids, our coaching staff, and West Florence.”

It’s Beaufort’s first trip to the state title game since 2007 and will pit Lybrand against his mentor, former BHS coach DeVonte Holloman and South Pointe.

The key for Beaufort High’s defense was to stop dangerous running back Terry Mckithen, and it was the senior who landed the first punch.

Mckithen sliced through the Eagles’ front for 20 yards and got the call again on the next play, shrugging off an Eamon Smalls tackle and diving past the goal line for a 30-yard score and a 7-0 lead.

Colton Phares provided the Eagles a spark on special teams, bringing the ensuing kickoff to the West Florence 42. Then Tyler Haley took advantage of the short field, hooking up with reliable targets McLeod Reichel and Kacy Fields before Morris scampered through a big hole and into the end zone from 14 yards out.

“What I love about them is that they don’t panic,” Lybrand said. “They just keep playing, and that’s what they

Beaufort’s John Asher Howell (56), Eamon Smalls (99) and Jamar Knight put the pressure on West Florence’s quarterback. Beaufort’s defense played solidly and was a key factor in the Eagles’ 42-10 win over the West Florence Knights on Friday in the 4A Lower State Championship game. Photo by Bob Sofaly. did tonight.”

Beaufort’s defense settled in on the ensuing possession, and Haley went right back to work, hitting Reichel on a crucial third down before Morris powered in his second score of the night from the 5-yard-line to make it 14-7. The Knights threatened to even the Lower State title bout, driving inside the Beaufort 25, but an Alvin Wilson sack pushed the visitors back, and a ferocious defense pounced on Mckithen to keep the potent ball-carrier short on third down. The offense initially remained on the field, but a false start penalty brought the field goal team out for a 39-yard Sam Spence kick, cutting the

advantage to 14-10.

With the Eagles return team caught off-guard on a surprise West Florence onside kick, a hungry Beaufort defense vowed to get the ball back. They did it in just one play. James Dennison tipped Deuce Hudson’s pass, and John Asher Howell pulled in the live ball to swing the momentum right back to the home team.

Two Haley passes later, the Eagles were in the end zone again. Haley slung a bullet to Zyrin Odom for 25 yards and sizzled a strike to Reichel in the back of the end zone to go up 21-10 in front of a roaring Beaufort crowd. The Knights were in desperate need of

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Gay, Wilson power BA past Wildcats

Beaufort Academy boys basketball picked up its second win in two days on Saturday, hammering the Lowcountry Wildcats homeschool program, 74-45, at home.

Sully Gay had another monster night for the Eagles with 21 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists, and Amarion Wilson just missed a double-double of his own with 21 points and eight boards.

Gavin Midyette also had a solid outing with eight points and nine rebounds for BA, while Zeke Gon-

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zalez contributed five points, five rebounds, and four assists.

BA (3-2) was to travel to Bridges Prep on Tuesday.

BA holds off Bridges for Field’s first win as head coach

They had to wait a couple of games to deliver it, but Beaufort Academy boys basketball gave Nick Field his first win as a head coach with a 55-47 home victory over crosstown rival Bridges Prep on Friday.

Gay scored 16 of his game-high

points as the first-half clock ticked away, and pushed the ball inside the BHS 30 on a Quantrell Pickens reception and Mckithen catch on fourth down. But a false start sent West Florence in the wrong direction to stymie the drive, and Spence’s 42-yard field goal sailed wide as time expired to send the Eagles flying into halftime.

With the game’s outcome potentially hinging on West Florence’s first possession of the second half, a lockedin Eagles defense rose to the challenge once again. Smalls and a swarm of Beaufort defenders stuffed Mckithen twice to start the crucial drive, and the pass-rushers ended

20 points in the second half, including 10 in the fourth quarter, to help the Eagles hold off a scrappy Buccaneers squad after racing out to a 12-point lead in the first quarter.

“They made me work for it,” Field said. “Wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Field subbed deep into the rotation in the first half to get some of his inexperienced players quality minutes, and the Bucs dug in and stayed in the game. BA couldn’t find the range from behind the 3-point arc for most of the night, but Eddy Gonzalez knocked down a key triple in the fourth quarter to help the Ea-

it on the next play, forcing a wild throw to set the tone for a dominant defensive stanza.

After building the lead with his terrific arm, Haley used his legs to take full control of the title bout. With the West Florence defense setting its eyes on Morris and his teammates out wide, the senior quarterback took it himself and found a wide-open seam down the field for 35 yards. Haley kept it again to set up a first-andgoal, and Morris did the rest with his third trip across the goal line to put Beaufort in full command, up 28-10.

“I feel like I’ve always been able to run it a little bit, but I showed it tonight,” Haley said.

“They have a really good defense, guys fly around everywhere, we just gotta do what we do, stick to the run game, execute everything, and we did that tonight.”

The Eagle defense continued its dominance against a talented West Florence attack, pressuring Hudson on nearly every play and forcing a pair of three-and-outs and a turnover on downs to open the half. The Knights found a sliver of life near the end of the third quarter with a Steven Smalls interception on a pass that was tipped at the line, and Hudson stepped up with a 34-yard completion to Pickens. But a relentless Colton Phares and James Dennison wrapped up a series of promising runs before a last-gasp fourth-down attempt fell incomplete.

The rally towels were dancing in the night sky, and the Beaufort faithful could feel it. Then, the Eagles sent in the dagger. After a nifty pass from Haley to Fields, the star running back returned for his curtain call. Morris capped off his phenomenal outing with his most impressive run yet, darting past a pack of Knights

gles maintain the edge.

Eddy Gonzalez added eight points for BA, while Wilson and Zeke Gonzalez added seven each.

“It’s huge having a point guard as tough as Zeke,” Field said. “He plays through contact and makes great passes. Defense does not faze him.

He’s going to have a great year.”

Mighty Lions fall short vs. NaviGators

Holy Trinity boys basketball pulled within four points entering the fourth quarter but came up short in a 50-39 home loss to Lowcoun-

and crossing the goal line for a 27-yard score.

On a spectacular night from all three phases, it was only fitting that Beaufort’s special teams finished off the scoring. Lybrand’s uncontainable pass rush pushed the Knights back to their own 12, and a blocked punt bounced into the arms of Jack Sumner, who strode into the end zone with a grin across his face.

The house was rocking, and the Eagles were soaring into the state championship game.

It was the exclamation point on a clinical showing and punched Beaufort’s ticket to Columbia for its first title game appearance in 14 years.

Morris feasted on the ground to lead the Eagle offense, rushing for 70 yards and four touchdowns on 13 carries. Haley put it all together under center in a memorable final home game, completing 10 of 13 passes for 134 yards, a touchdown, and an interception while adding 51 rushing yards. After catching the game-winning score at Myrtle Beach, Reichel came up big again, reeling in three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown.

When DeVonte Holloman left Beaufort High for South Pointe in 2019, Lybrand believed that he could lift the Eagles program to new heights.

Now, after an unbelievable run through the Lower State bracket in his third year at the helm, he’s earned a matchup with the Stallions and his old buddy on Thursday night at Benedict College.

“He’s a great friend, he’s a good guy. I left a program that I really liked because I felt strongly about what DeVonte was doing here,” Lybrand said. “I’ve got a ton of respect for him, and I know he’s got a great football team, so we’ve gotta be ready to go.”

try Leadership in its season opener Monday.

Houston Wilson scored 16 points and blocked two shots, and Levi Dyer collected a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds and added two blocks.

The Mighty Lions were within four at the end of the first quarter, but the NaviGators extended the margin to 30-19 at halftime. Holy Trinity clawed within 36-32 at the end of the third, but Lowcountry Leadership pulled away down the stretch.

The Mighty Lions (1-0) were to host Step of Faith on Tuesday.

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Coaching comrades to meet in championship Beaufort’s former, current coaches facing off in 4A final

By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com Bryce Lybrand had a good thing going at Charlotte’s Providence High School, where he had spent two seasons as the offensive coordinator, when DeVonte Holloman called.

Lybrand is a few years older than Holloman, but he looked up to him. How could he not?

Holloman was a star at South Carolina and was well on his way to becoming one for the Dallas Cowboys when his career was cut short by injury, launching DeVonte into a budHolloman ding coaching career that saw him take over a perennially strong Beaufort High squad at age 26.

And Lybrand had ties to the Lowcountry, albeit a bit further up the coast, having spent four seasons as an assistant at Fort Dorchester and one at Wando before getting the chance to call the offense in Charlotte. Toss in a freshman quarterback that Hollo-

man was excited about, and spending the next four years (or more) on Lady’s Island sounded pretty nice.

Fast forward four years, and Lybrand is the head coach at Beaufort, where he has led the Eagles to their first state title game since 2007. The opponent? Holloman’s South Pointe Stallions.

“It will be kind of neat to be down on the field with him for a state championship game,” Lybrand said. “I’m just excited for the opportunity for our kids and for their kids, too.”

It’s understandable if the smack talk has decidedly less edge than usual in the run-up to Thursday’s 7 p.m. clash for the SCHSL Class 4A title at Benedict College in Columbia. After all, many of Lybrand’s Eagles were part of the program during Holloman’s four-year stint in Beaufort — three as the defensive coordinator and one as head coach — and the coaches themselves remain close friends.

“We talk a good bit throughout the year, just texting each other and bouncing ideas off

Dalrymple to play in SCISA All-Star Game LowcoSports.com Beaufort Academy running back and linebacker Cody Dalrymple will play for the South squad in the SCISA North-South All-Star Game on Friday at Heathwood Hall in Columbia.

Also in the game will be defensive back Mark Knight and linebacker Michael Carbone from John Paul II. A six pack of stars from fourtime SCISA 1A champion Thomas Heyward highlight the South roster with standout linebacker Brandon Howard leading the charge. He is joined by offensive linemen Symir Mitchell and Max Hickey, receiver and defensive back Cody Parker, defensive back and kick returner James Townsend, and versatile athlete Jordan Mikell.

The South team will be coached

by John Paul II’s Chris Myers.

Thomas Heyward defensive coordinator Michael Heath and assistant Justin Stuckey are on the South coaching staff along with JPII assistants Luke Guess and Josh Craven.

The game kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday at Heathwood Hall.

Beaufort High School Head Football Coach Bruce Lybrand will face his former boss, former Beaufort head coach DeVonte Holloman, now at his alma mater, South Pointe, in the Class 4A State Championship Thursday night in Columbia. Photo by Justin Jarrett. each other,” Lybrand said.

“One of the biggest reasons I came to Beaufort was to work

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with him. I owe him a lot.”

No one in Beaufort begrudges Holloman’s abrupt

Playing the hot corner

After stopping the ball from going into the left field, Red Snappers third baseman Tommy Hills makes the play, throwing the ball sidearm to first base for the second out of the top of the third inning of their Beaufort County Adult Baseball League game against the Royals on Tuesday at Burton Wells Park. Looking on is Snappers shortstop Junior Delatorre. The Red Snappers went on to win over the Royals 13-5. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Eagles ease past Wildcats for second straight home win

Beaufort Academy girls basketball picked up another home win Saturday, beating the Lowcountry Wildcats homeschool program, 47-33.

Kamirah Freeman had another big game for the Eagles with 16 points, while Mike’Ala Washington added 15. Tahleea Heyward chipped in nine points for BA, and Ari Gonzalez added seven.

BA (4-1) was to play at Bridges Prep on Tuesday.

Four in double digits as BA rolls in home opener

Beaufort Academy girls basketball rolled to a big win in its home opener Friday, hammering crosstown rival Bridges Prep, 71-8.

Freeman led four Eagles in double figures with 19 points, while Washington added 16, Heyward scored 15, and Mary Hanna Hiers contributed 12. Gonzalez shipped in eight points for BA.

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tion to Columbia on Thursday as he looks to cap off his Beaufort football career with a state championship.

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Amariee Morris, RB, Beaufort When his number was called on Friday night, the Eagles’ talented back rose to the occasion every time, punching in four touchdowns to lead a dominant offensive showing. Morris has been the catalyst all season long to spark Beaufort’s dynamic offense, using his tremendous vision, power, and acceleration to hit the holes and burst downfield for big gains. But Friday may have been his best game yet.

With an enormous credit to his offensive line, Morris gashed an outstanding Knights defense, displaying his elite agility and strength to break tackles before showing off his speed on a back-breaking 27-yard touchdown run. If Morris can find success early on Thursday, it will force the Stallions to defend the run, which can open up the ability for Tyler Haley to do some damage downfield with Zyrin Odom, Kacy Fields, Michael Dennison, and McLeod Reichel.

departure. His younger sister died in October 2018, and the opening at his alma mater

came at precisely the right time for the young head coach to move closer to his family in Rock Hill.

Holloman gave Lybrand his full endorsement when he left, and his former offensive coordinator aced the interview — and he has aced just about every assignment since.

In his first season at the helm, the Eagles lost quarterback Tyler Haley to a midseason injury but rallied to win the Region 7-4A title after a pivot to an option offense that Daniel Phares ran to perfection. Beaufort ran back its region title a year later but was ousted by Myrtle Beach in the Lower State semifinals.

This year, the Eagles vanquished the Seahawks in the same round and walloped West Florence a week later to earn their first trip to the title game in 14 years.

“They’re very disciplined, which is very much a reflection of their coach,” Holloman said of his former team. “He’s done a great job since I left Beaufort, like I knew he would.

And here we are in the state championship together.”

Beaufort linebacker James Dennison (9), shown here earlier this season against Bluffton, has been a leader in bothh stopping the run game, as well as helping in pass coverage. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Ja’Quan Thompson, RB, South Pointe The Eagles were able to limit McKithen’s production on Friday night, and the run defense will have to be at the top of its game again in order to come home with the hardware. Thompson put on a dazzling show in the Upper State final against Greenville, displaying his impressive power and explosiveness with an incredible 133 yards on just 15 carries. The senior back has been a monster of a challenge for opponents to bring down this season, and it will take a terrific effort from Eamon Smalls, Alvin Wilson, and a hungry Beaufort defense to wrap up a dynamic ball-carrier with proven big-play abilities.

James Dennison, LB, Beaufort It’s hard to choose just one player from a high-flying Beaufort defense, but Dennison has stood out as a major factor over these past few weeks to help his Eagles reach the state title game. The senior linebacker did a bit of everything for Lybrand’s

Quan Peterson, CB, South Pointe If you followed hoops season this winter with us on LowcoSports.com, this name may sound familiar. It was Peterson who led the Stallions to their stunning comeback over Hilton Head High in the 4A basketball state championship game this past March.

spectacular unit on Friday, wrapping up tackles to help stop talented runner Terry Mckithen while impressing in pass coverage in key spots during the contest.

He continues to give that extra effort on every snap, and provided a massive spark when his team needed it the most. After West Florence re-

covered a surprise onside kick in the first half, Dennison got the ball back for the Eagles on the very next play, tipping a Deuce Hudson pass before John Asher Howell picked it off.

He’s been a phenomenal leader of his defensive group, and should bring his high motor, physical play, and dedica-

Using his quick hands to swipe the ball away, Peterson rattled off five points in the final two minutes to snatch the lead before calmly sinking a pair of free throws to complete the rally.

His championship mentality has carried over to the football field where he’s led a talented Stallion defense. After committing to play football at Syracuse this past summer, Peterson put his terrific quickness and athleticism to action on the field, using his 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame to rack up tackles and shut down traffic through the air. He picked off a pass to seal the Stallions’ victory this past Friday, and he will be one to watch both on defense and potentially as a kick returner on special teams.

It’s been an incredible football season in the Lowco, and we’re still not done yet. The Beaufort Eagles are heading up to Benedict College on Thursday night to play for it all, and #TeamLowco will be there to provide all the coverage of this historic state championship game. With an explosive offense and a lightout defensive unit, the Eagles are primed for a memorable night on South Carolina’s biggest stage.

DECEMBER 2–8, 2021

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 3 December 2021 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel B. W. Ward 1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel M.C. Rock Company “D”, 1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain J. L. Rothfeld 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel A. R. Dones Company “O”, 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain L. R. Glomski Commander of Troops, First Sergeant E. D. Diaz • Parade Adjutant, First Sergeant E. B. Wade Drill Masters • Gunnery Sergeant Woods, Gunnery Sergeant Garcia, Staff Sergeant L. Banhegyesi PLATOON 1096

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt C. Villaneda

PVT Allen, D. C. PVT Allen, H. K. PVT Ashley, T. L. PVT Bairessantiago, J. J. PVT Black, J. T. PFC Blackburn, D. R. PVT Bohrer, D. A. PVT Brewer, K. A. PVT Brummitt, C. E. PFC Capellanpena, O. PVT Carlton, M. R. PVT Cook Jr., K. B. PVT Copeland, C. A. PVT Cruzbunoy, D. PVT Davis, T. T. *PFC Dowell, Z. A. PFC Escalera, A. L. PVT Fernandez, B. J. PVT Gale, J. L. PFC Garciamorales, J. PVT Gardner, P. C. PVT Greene, J. L. PVT Hamilton Jr. , D. A. PVT Hardwick, J. M. PVT Harrison, J. N. PVT Irwin, J. M. PVT Jefferson, A. B. PVT Jimenez, N. T. PVT Johnson Jr., K. A. PVT Jones, C. E. PVT Jordan, C. A. *PFC Kerley, C. C. *PFC Lanier, G. M. PVT Lawing, J. R. PVT Layton, M. D. PVT Lewis, H. W. PVT Mena, J. S. *PFC Miller, H. R. PVT Ordonezchomo, A. R. PVT Overby, D. K. PVT Owens, K. T. PVT Patel, D. H. PVT Paul, J. T. PVT Paz, D. A. PFC Perez, N. A. PVT Riddle, T. R. PVT Rohrich, C. M. PVT Sanchezcortes,A. PVT Sawyer Jr, D. E. *PFC Serrano, E. J. PFC Small, J. E. PVT Smallwood, J. C. PVT Sokolowski, T. J. PVT Sommer, E. R. PVT Sprouse, C. C. PVT Summitt, J. B. PVT Taylor, G. D. *PFC Tovargamez, L. U. PVT Viall, G. R. PVT Waite, S. D. PFC Webb, B. A. PVT Webster, A. L. PVT Webster, J. P. PVT Wolfe, J. L. PVT Wood, D. S.

PLATOON 1097

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt T. M.A. Vickens PVT PVT *PFC PFC PVT PVT PVT PFC PFC PVT PVT PFC PVT PFC PVT *PFC PFC PVT PVT

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Allmond, C. M. Arteaga, O. E. Balducci, H. S. Baptista, O. T. Bermudez, A. J. Bulich, B. A. Cluxton, C. B. Collier, O. D. Cookchampagne, B. I. Counts, C. B. Courtney, M. E. Diegomorales, A. U. Diriba, T. G. Dix, P. M. Dunbar, J. L. Fausto, D. Gates, G. S. Grimes, H. C. Grymes II, R. A. DECEMBER 2–8, 2021

PVT PFC PVT PVT PFC PFC *PFC PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT *PFC *PFC PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT *PFC PVT PFC

Hall Jr., B. D. Harbaugh, C. R. Heck, L. F. Helton, S. A. Keener, N. M. Laney, D. Z. Liners, A. M. Longo, C. M. Marcoux, B. J. Martin, J. J. Martin, K. D. Maxwell, L. M. Mcdowell, D. K. Mcintyre, C. J. Mclaughlin, M. T. Mei, J. Millette, A. N. Navarrorosales, E A. Neeley, E. M. Nunes, T. G. Okyne, G. Paulinoolivares, L. A. Pearson, L. A. Rastelli, N. A. Rice, G. M. Robison, D. E. Sanders, V. K. Scheer, J. R. Sherman, T. D. Smith, T. W. Stafford, J. I. Stone, B. D. Tenbusch, E. R. Todd, P. T. Valdesortiz, J. Valencia, M. Villafaneperez, D. A. Waugh, C. I. Wells, J. W. Whitcomb, J. M. Wilson, B. R. Wilson, R. L. Word Jr., T. T. Worthy Jr., S. A.

PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT *PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT

PLATOON 1098

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. T. Brown PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT *PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT *PFC PVT PVT *PFC PVT *PFC PVT PFC PFC PVT *PFC PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT

Acosta, E. C. Adams, D. T. Allen, L. G. Anderson, W. J. Annas, A. C. Azubuike, K. K. Bannen, P. J. Barnhart, G. D. Bart, B. D. Bollinger, J. B. Castro, N. A. Chunn, D. B. Collar, J. A. Collins, C. A. Cortezpena, S. Covington, D. B. Deese, J. C. Delaoreyes, Y. Y. Deline, B. L. Downie, B. N. Eaton Jr., D. C. Elhamaky, H. Evers, D. L. Farabee, B. R. Fox, D. G. Fuentes, A. D. Garner, G. L. Gomezborras, S. Graves, T. B. Hansen, S. E. Harrelson, H. D. Hartogensis, J. A. Hernandezortiz, B. E. Hill, N. C. Huffman, J. A. Hutchison, J. A. Johnson, C. M. Knight, C. W. Lafranier, J. A. Lesueur, R. L. Letellier, N. P. Maddox, H. R. Matthews, N. B. Mccune, J. A.

Mckenzie, D. H. Miller, C. L. Mills, M. M. Molinanava, M. Moore, T. C. Morelbatista, R. S. Ngo, J. Q. Parker, C. G. Reynolds, D. E. Rice, N. W. Ritzer, J. S. Roberts IV, W. E. Rummel, L. X. Rutledge Iv, R. E. Salvador, D. J. Santosmedina, J. J. Schubert, N. J. Sherman, K. L. Smithmorgan, M. O. Taylor, J. E. Taylor, M. A. Vollmer II, M. E. Waterman, M. R. Winkler, R. M.

PLATOON 1100

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt I. L Davis Jr PVT

Allred J. D.

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Almahdi F. I.

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Anderson J. J.

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Angel J. C.

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Baptiste Jr K.

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Barnick D. M.

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Barwick M. A.

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Bell C. A.

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Bellinger J. A.

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Bliss Z. M.

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Bonnifield J. G.

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Brunner B. P

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Cedillo J. T.

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Clerval R.

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Cornelius E. M.

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Deleonlozada F. J.

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Ducar T. S.

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Fields Jr T. L .

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Fissien G.

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Fowler R. R.

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Frankenfield Z. B.

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Furlong J. M.

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Gonzalez D.

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Grunza Jr S. R.

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Hafley T. D.

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Haun C. A.

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Hayden C. B.

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Helms J. V.

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Ho T.

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Howery S. E.

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Johnson D. N.

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Kassaye Y. B.

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Lopez A. E.

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Mahmoud S. A.

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Maldonadomaldonado G. J.

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Marriott F. J.

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Mayea B. L.

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Meggoe S. P.

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Millar P. B.

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Miller Z. L.

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Mobley S. L.

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Mora J.

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O’Connor A. T.

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Partridge L. M.

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Peel L. A.

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Phillips J. C.

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Putt E. N.

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Quintana D. A.

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Reed S. D.

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Regan D. T.

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Regan K. G.

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Rice C. J.

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Rios P.

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Saldarriaga C. J.

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Sandeffer D. R.

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Schappell T. J.

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Shiffer E. M.

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Shoemaker G. M.

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Soto E.

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Tewey H. T.

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Thomas D. F.

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Thompson E. D.

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Todd, R. C.

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Watson C. J.

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West T. D.

PLATOON 1101

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt T. A. Jester PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PFC PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT *PFC PVT *PFC PVT PVT *PFC PVT PVT PFC PFC PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PFC PVT *PFC PVT PFC PVT PFC PFC PVT PVT *PFC PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PFC PVT PFC PFC PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PFC PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PFC PVT PVT PFC *PFC PVT

Abera, M. AcostaSanchez, C. Admassu, D. M. Aguaiza, K. F. Alvarez, B. M. Aponte, C. Barber, T. Q. Baur, J. O. BrayJones, C. R. Buteaux, S. R. CarrionTrujillo, M. A. Cassidy, D. J. Chirinos, C. S. Choi, I. S. Colindres, C. A. Collett, A. M. Conley, C. O. Crais, C. O. Crawford, D. A. Declet Jr., D. D. DeJesus, W. J. Dell, M. S. DjiloKamdem, C. P. Edwards, D. I. Ensley, K. P. Flores Jr., J. Galbrun, H. Garcia, B. D. Glanville, B. P. Gorton, O. F. Hernandez, G. L. HernandezCarambot, G. Hill, D. D. Huang, W. Huff, C. J. Jean, J. W. Klaus, C. J. Kramer, D. E. Lebo, M. E. Lemus, J. A. Leonard, T. G. Lewis, B. M. Marin, J. J. McBurney, L. E. McGrady, M. A. Melinn, I. S. Miles, J. C. Morales, A. J. Morley, A. M. Moss, R. E. Ortiz, A. B. Parara, L. S. Pontello, D. T. Proctor, E. A. Ramos, J. D. Rodriguez, V. A. Rogers, D. W. Sampietro, J. W. Serrata, B. Shakir, J. B. Sheptock, T. A. Sindorf, K. S. Spitzley, L. D. Staples, K. D. Townes, J. D. Travieso, N. R. Ward, M. S. West, G. H. Woosley, J. C.

PLATOON 1102

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt J. K. Willman II PFC *PFC PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT

Arellano, I. S. Ashley, H. A. Baber Iv, C. W. Baldeon, O. J. Belasco, D. G. Burke, D. S. Butt, C. A. Camacho, N. G.

PVT PFC PFC PVT PVT PVT PFC *PFC PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PFC *PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT *PFC PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT *PFC PFC *PFC PVT PVT PVT PFC PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT PVT

Dailey, N. D. Delrosariocastillo, I. G. Diggs, B. A. Doloresriveras, L. E. Dumkuski, R. S. Eberly, B. D. Farmer, J. F. Felix, A. K. Fermin, S. R. Fernandezdelacruz, D. D. Ferrero, T. E. Garciavilla, T. M. Gardner, Z. I. Gong, Y. J. Gonzalezmora, A. Hernandez III, J. A. Hunter, D. J. Johnson, C. R. Khan, M. A. Lawrence, S. R. Leblanc, P. L. Machadoteran, D. D. Martinezmorales, J. D. Mcintosh, C. M. Miller, A. S. Mondjinou, Y. N. Morrow, D. M. Moya, D. Myus, C. T. Nobles, R. G. Nunez Jr, O. W. Ohare, S. R. Olson, T. M. Oquendocruz, N. Ramos, D. J. Romanczak, E. C. SanchezPena, M. A. SanchezTorres, K. S. Santa, J. T. SantosHernandez, J. J. Sego, N. J. Sharp, S. D. Shaw, M. J. Spencer, Z. A. Steele, J. M. Sweatt, S. A. Tamayo, J. Tamayo, J. E. Vanvooren, A. C. Velasco, B. E. Voss, C. M. Wayman, A. W. Whitehorne, M. V. Woodard II, E. S. Zamora, C. J.

PLATOON 4052

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. D. Sosa PFC Alarconarenas, E. LCpl Ayers, K. S. * PFC Baker, S. T. PFC Burks, K. N. PFC Caldwell, J. Y. PFC Callejatufino, K. PFC Clark, L. G. PFC Conley, T. L. PFC Daviston, M. A. Pvt Desiderio, E. R. PFC Diazmartinez, L. I. Pvt Doherty, E. A. Pvt Elliott, K. L. Pvt Ferris, K. N. PFC Figlia, M. T. Pvt Garces, S. C. PFC Garciamartinez, M. N. Pvt Gault, A. N. PFC Gomezgonzalez, K. N. Pvt Green, C. M. PFC Guzmanhernandez, L. E. Pvt Haro, H. E. Pvt Hill, V. M. Pvt Hoag, E. L. PFC Jacob, J. P. * PFC Jenko, M. L. PFC Jessup, H. M. PFC Kittelson, A. V. Pvt Kohler, M. H. Pvt Lafayette, J. E. Pvt Leonramirez, M. A. Pvt Lieske, L. L. PFC Marqueztorres, J. Pvt Matamoros, B. G. Pvt Medina, C. A.

PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC

Melendezbonilla, A. V. Miller, D. P. Moralerios, D. D. Morales, M. R. Nickens, I. B. Norelus, T. G. Parodi, E. M. Perez, Y. Plaster, A. J. Prince, W. M. Punch, A. D. Randolph, A. M. Reynoso, S. D. Rubio, V. Russoniello, S. A. Samson, A. B. Sanandres, J. R. Sarwin, R. A. Schorr, G. N. * Schraff, A. S. Scott, N. Seaman, L. J. Stoesser, J. N. Swann, A. M. Vazquez, J. A. Wagner, H. E. Wright, J. H.

PLATOON 4053

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt C. V. Register Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt

Albaalonso, N. Ama, T. T. Angle, T. C. Bedolla, A. G. Bell, C. A. Burford, S. G. Camacho, R. N. Celona, G. P. Chavezescobar, V. Cifuentes, J. N. Dauscher, L. E. Dimarino, P. R. Dodd, A. E. Farquharson, O. P. Florida, A. R. Fuja, M. G. * Garcia, M. J. Garza, K. Godinez, E. M. Gorospe, L. L. Gray, A. A. Guzman, Y. Heatley, S. E. Hernandez, C. Hernandez, G. Hernandez, N. A. Hernandezzambrano, D. D. Herrera, N. O. Howard, R. L. Jacobsen, R. S. Joe, C. N. Johnson, K. L. Large, V. E. Leither, A. R. Long, C. E. Lopez, A. G. Lopez, J. M. Mancheno, S. M. Martinez, L. Marunowski, A. M. Mason, J. D. Mitchell, M. M. Muranda, T. N. Napier, K. M. * Orozco, R. I. Ortiz, J. M. Ortizmartinez, G. Outing, M. A. Paizduran, E. L. Pala, A. A. * Palmer, S. M. Parris, L. T. Quintanadelarosa, M. * Reyesmelendez, K. E. Reynolds, G. T. Salazarmedina, K. F. Salcedo, A. J. Sapia, A. D. Scheib, R. A. Solano, A. A. Udarbe, J. Vanderbusse, A. C. * Vela, M. Waham, F. Xu, T.

* Denotes meritorious promotion to current rank

LOCAL MILITARY

Changing of the guard as MCAS Beaufort Fire Chief

Fire Fighters with Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Fire and Emergency Services stand together Nov. 22, after the pinning of the new Fire Chief at MCAS Beaufort.

Darran Vaughn passes on the roles and responsibilities of Fire Chief to Jerrod Ramseur on Nov. 22 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Photos by Cpl. Cheyeanne Campbell, USMC.

Former Fire Chief Darran Vaughn addresses firefighters Nov. 22 after relinquishing command of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Fire and Emergency Services to Fire Chief Jerrod Ramseur.

By Cpl. Cheyeanne Campbell, USMC Jerrod Ramseur was promoted Nov. 22, to Fire Chief of MCAS Beaufort Fire and Emergency Services at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Jarrod Beaufort.

Ramsseur Ramseur, who had been assistant fire chief for six years, replaced Chief Darran Vaughn.

Darran Vaughn Vaughn worked at the Fire Station for 25 years and served as the Fire Chief for six years.

Jerrod Ramseur was promoted Nov. 22, to Fire Chief at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Ramseur replaced Chief Darran Vaughn as fire chief of MCAS Beaufort Fire and Emergency Services.

Tips for Daily Prayer

Running on Empty?

What’s your daily prayer life like?

We often feel like we’re running on empty.

In our daily lives we can feel anxious or stressed, even though we know that God has given us many reasons for joy. We can feel lost or insecure, despite believing that God has a plan for us. We can feel distant from God, even though we have faith in his love and mercy.

Are we allowing God to fill us?

Difficult situations often come up in our lives, bringing moments of worry or anxiety. But when we are constantly experiencing these sorts of emotions, it is a sign that something needs attention.

Like the indicators in our cars that tell us we are almost out of gas, these feelings are often a sign that we are not spending enough time with God in daily prayer. We are not allowing God to spiritually fill us.

How much time are we giving to God? If we were to track how much time we spend on the phone or watching TV, it would often be hours and hours per week. But if we were to look at how much time we set aside to be with God outside of church, what would it add up to in a given week? Would it be a significant amount of time, or would it be more like the length of a typical television commercial break?

Daily prayer becomes easier as we jump in!

If we don’t have much of a daily habit of prayer, we can start by setting aside 10-15 minutes each day in a quiet place. We practice just being quiet with God, talking to him as a friend, and allowing him to speak back to us through silence and the reading of Scripture. Like many things worth doing in life, it probably won’t be easy at first. But as we stick with it, it gets easier and starts to feel more natural!

In this series, we will share some tips for daily prayer.

We will explore some of the ideas above in greater detail and give practical examples, so that you can develop or deepen your daily prayer life. Rather than feeling like we’re running on empty, why not allow God a chance to “refuel” us in daily prayer?

We spend time with those we love.

If we love God, we should be spending time with him each day.

As we spend time opening our mind and our heart to God, we start to grow in our relationship with him. He calms our anxieties; he brings us peace; he helps us see how he is at work in our lives.

We feel strengthened and refreshed, ready for the challenges and opportunities each day brings.

Next Week Taking the First Step

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Are you eligible for veterans’ benefits based on presumptive conditions?

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recent and important message from the Veterans Benefits Administration (Veteransbenefits@messages. va.gov) dated 18 November 2021, at 10:33 a.m., with a subject of “New Presumptive. Are you eligible?” reminded many veterans that the VA has begun processing service-connected disability claims for six new presumptive conditions related to environmental exposures during military service. The VA also requested that veterans help in making more veterans aware of these newly added presumptive conditions.

Because The Island News is dedicated to supporting our military members, veterans, and their families, we wrote this article to help veterans understand what presumptive conditions are and to provide information on how to file a claim for VA disability benefits, including disability compensation and medical care.

In May 2021, the VA started implementing provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for the 2021 fiscal year, adding bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism to the list of medical conditions presumptively associated with exposure to Agent Orange.

A few months later, the VA added asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis (to include rhinosinusitis) on a presumptive basis based on particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas.

Any veteran who was previously denied service-connection for any of these six conditions but had symptoms manifest within 10 years of military service need to file a supplemental claim. Be sure to use VA Form 20-0995, the Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim Form, found at https://bit.ly/318sZLt when filing. The claim form should include the name of the condition and the condition being claimed due to in-service exposure to environmental hazards.

The VA presumes that specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans were caused by their military service. If one of these conditions is diagnosed in a veteran in one of these groups, the VA presumes that the circumstances of service caused the condition, and disability compen-

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sation can be awarded.

The following diseases and conditions are considered to be part of this VA’s presumptive program: Camp Lejeune – Veterans may be eligible for VA health and compensation benefits if they served on active duty or resided at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between Aug 1, 1953 and Dec 31, 1987. Qualifying health conditions for VA Medical Care include kidney cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, esophageal cancer, female infertility, hepatic steatosis, leukemia, miscarriage, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, neurobehavioral effects, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, renal toxicity, and scleroderma.

A Camp Lejeune veteran does not need to have one of the 15 health conditions to be eligible to receive VA health care, nor do they need a service-connected disability to be eligible as a Camp Lejeune veteran for VA health care. The area included in this presumption is all of Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River, including satellite camps and housing areas.

At any time after separation from service a veteran may be eligible for compensation for that presumptive disability. To be eligible, the Veteran must have served a minimum of 90 consecutive days of active service.

Vietnam – A veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, is presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange and other herbicides used there.

The following conditions are considered presumptive service-connected for exposed veterans: prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease (including but not limited to, coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease), AL amyloidosis, B-cell leukemia, bladder cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, multiple myeloma, Type II diabetes, Hodgkin’s disease, hypothyroidism, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonism,

and soft-tissue sarcoma (not including osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma or mesothelioma).

The following conditions, if they become greater than 10 percent debilitating within a year of exposure to an herbicide agent: Acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy, chloracne, or other similar acneiform disease and Porphyria cutanea tarda. Read more about Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions at https://bit. ly/3rdaWyC. Radiation Exposed Veterans – For veterans who participated in radiation risk activities while on active duty, the following conditions are presumed to be service connected: All forms of leukemia, except chronic lymphocytic leukemia; Primary liver cancer, except if there are indications of cirrhosis or hepatitis B; cancer of the thyroid, breast, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, bile ducts, gall bladder, salivary gland, urinary tract, brain, bone, lung, colon or ovary; bronchioloalveolar carcinoma; multiple myeloma; and Lymphomas, other than Hodgkin’s disease.

Read more about radiation exposures at https://bit. ly/3lgtvhs.

Veterans exposed to ionizing radiation are eligible as presumptive, if the Veteran participated in atmospheric nuclear testing, occupied or were prisoners of war in Hiroshima or Nagasaki, served before Feb. 1, 1992, at a diffusion plant in Paducah, Ky.; Portsmouth, Ohio; or Oak Ridge, Tenn., or served before Jan. 1, 1974, at Amchitka Island.

Gulf War Veterans (Whose symptoms appeared during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations or by Dec. 31, 2021) – The VA presumes that Gulf War Veterans with unexplained symptoms are related to Gulf War service, if a Veteran has experienced them for six months or more. The presumptive illness(es) must have first appeared during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations or by Dec. 31, 2021, and be at least 10 percent disabling.

If you are a Gulf War Veteran who may experience a cluster of medically unexplained chronic symptoms that can include fatigue, headaches, joint pain, indigestion, insom-

EDITOR’S NOTE Larry Dandridge is not an employee of The Island News and his opinions are his alone. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Neither is any liability assumed by the author or The Island News for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.

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

nia, dizziness, respiratory disorders, and memory problems, the VA presumes that some health conditions were caused by military service. Specific presumed conditions include: medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses such as: chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, any diagnosed or undiagnosed illness that warrants a presumption of service connection, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Updated September 2021. Read more about Gulf War Veteran Presumptive diseases at https://bit. ly/3pdddHz. Prisoners Of War (Imprisoned for any length of time) – For former POWs who were imprisoned for any length of time, the following disabilities are presumed to be service connected if they become at least 10 percent disabling any time after military service: psychosis, anxiety, dysthymic disorder, organic residuals of frostbite, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, atherosclerotic heart disease or hypertensive vascular disease and their complications, stroke and its complications, and, effective Oct. 10, 2008, osteoporosis if the veteran has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Prisoners Of War (Imprisoned for at least 30 days) – For former POWs who were imprisoned for at least 30 days, the following conditions are also presumed to be service connected: avitaminosis, beriberi, chronic dysentery, helminthiasis, malnutrition (including optic atrophy associated with malnutrition), pellagra and/or other nutritional deficiencies, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, peripheral neuropathy except where related to infectious causes, cirrhosis of the liver, and osteoporosis.

Gulf War Veterans (Who served in the Southwest

Asia Theater of Operations or in Afghanistan on or after Sept. 19, 2001) – The VA presumes that Gulf War Veterans who manifest one of the following infectious diseases to a degree of 10 percent or more within 1 year of separation: Brucellosis, Campylo-bacterjejuni, Coxiella burnetii (Q fever), Nontyphoid Salmonella, Shigella, West Nile virus, Malaria (or when accepted treatises indicate the incubation period began during a qualifying period of service), Manifest to a degree of 10 percent or more at any time after separation: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, or Visceral leishmaniasis.

Gulf War Deployed Veterans (Who served any length of time in the Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War, or served any length of time in Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti or Uzbekistan on or after Sept. 19, 2001) – The VA presumes that Gulf War Veterans who manifests one of the following to any degree within 10 years from the date of separation from military service: Asthma, Rhinitis, and Sinusitis, to include rhinosinusitis.

Learn more • Go online to read the VA’s informative Presumptive Disability Benefits Fact Sheet. The fact sheet is found at https://bit.ly/3FTP2o6.

• Go online to https:// www.va.gov/disability/ eligibility/ to review VA disability benefits eligibility criteria, for veterans and dependents, to find out if you can get disability compensation for an illness or injury that was caused by — or got worse because of — your active military service. Compensation may include financial support and other benefits like health care.

• Go online at https:// www.va.gov/disability/ how-to-file-claim/ to

find out How to file a VA disability claim.

• Go online at https:// www.va.gov/disability/ eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/ to read about exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials. Find out if you can get disability compensation (monthly payments) and other benefits for illnesses, birth defects, or other conditions, caused by Agent Orange, Asbestos, Mustard Gas or Lewisite, contaminated drinking water, chemical testing, radiation, and other Hazardous Materials.

• You can also read more about veterans’ health care and disability compensation for presumptive conditions at https://www. military.com/benefits/ veterans-health-care/ disability-compensation-for-presumptive-conditions.html.

There is too much information about presumptive conditions for VA benefits for one newspaper article.

The filing of a claim with the state, VA, or military service for benefits earned through military service can be complex and confusing.

A good source for free help is a Veteran Service Officer (VSO). County and state VSO services are FREE. The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office is located at 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort, S.C. 29906, (phone 843-255-6880) and requires an appointment.

Read about the services provided by the Beaufort Vets Service Office at https// www.beaufortcountysc.gov/ veterans-affairs/index.html.

You can find a list of all S.C. County Veterans Service Offices at https://scdva. sc.gov/county-veterans-affairs-offices.

Larry Dandridge is a retired Lt. Col. In the U.S. Army. He is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, a former Infantryman, former Warrant Officer and pilot. Dandridge is also a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Medical Center, as well as a published author and freelance writer. He can be reached at LDandridge@earthlink.net.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): James P. Edee 5414 PEACHTREE ROAD N.E. ATLANTA GEORGIA 30064-5024 Sheila G. Edee 5414 PEACHTREE ROAD N.E. ATLANTA GEORGIA 30064-5024 Contract Number : 8934265 the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 3928, Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation, on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Act, said Master Deed being dated February 20, 1990, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, and by reference to that certain plat entitled As-Built Survey of Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, said plat prepared

by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., said plat being dated February 27, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 38 at Page 51.

And also, all rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of the Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime.

And also, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to the Owner Use Period 13, as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time (hereinafter referred to as Supplemental Declaration), which is attached as Exhibit H to the above-reference Master Deed.

Lien Book and Page 148/325 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $2320.14; You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection.

In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): Michael F. Klesh, Trustee of the Michael F. Klesh Revocable Inter Vivos Trust Declaration dated December 4, 1998 9900 NORTH CALLE LOMA LINDA ORO VALLEY ARIZONA 85737 Contract Number: 1564131; the following described property: An undivided Two (2%) percent interest in that certain condominium unit,3113 lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Unit No. 3113, Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, said Master Deed being dated September 26, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on September 26, 1988 in Deed Book 511 at Page 933, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Plat of Heritage Club", a section of Harbour Town, Sea Pines Plantation said plat prepared

by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. # 11059 said plat being dated the 16th day of September, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, in Plat Book 35 at Page 257 on September 26, 1988.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above described condominium Unit as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 10, as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time for said foregoing Unit(s) in Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, said Supplemental Declaration being attached as Exhibit "H" to the aforementioned Master Deed Lien Book and Page 148/2119 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent $2,637.42.

You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on February 21, 1983 in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure proce-

dure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection.

In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): JON VINTON GALLEGOS , AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ORLANDO VITO GALLEGOS REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1998, AS AMENDED PO BOX 200473 AUSTIN TEXAS 78720-0473 PAUL V. GALLEGOS, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ORLANDO VITO GALLEGOS REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1998, AS AMENDED PO BOX 200473 AUSTIN TEXAS 78720-0473 Contract Number: 9249620; the following described property: An undivided Two (2%) percent interest in that certain condominium unit,3135 lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Unit No. 3135, Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, said Master Deed being dated September 26, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on September 26, 1988 in Deed Book 511 at Page 933, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Plat of Heritage Club", a section of Harbour Town, Sea Pines Plantation said plat prepared

by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. # 11059 said plat being dated the 16th day of September, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, in Plat Book 35 at Page 257 on September 26, 1988.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above described condominium Unit as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 50, as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time for said foregoing Unit(s) in Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, said Supplemental Declaration being attached as Exhibit "H" to the aforementioned Master Deed Lien Book and Page 148/339 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent $2,637.42.

You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on February 21, 1983 in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection.

In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): JON VINTON GALLEGOS , AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ORLANDO VITO GALLEGOS REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1998, AS AMENDED PO BOX 200473 AUSTIN TEXAS 78720-0473 PAUL V. GALLEGOS, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ORLANDO VITO GALLEGOS REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1998, AS AMENDED PO BOX 200473 AUSTIN TEXAS 78720-0473 Contract Number: 9249620; the following described property: An undivided Two (2%) percent interest in that certain condominium unit,3135 lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Unit No. 3135, Heritage Club

Horizontal Property Regime, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, said Master Deed being dated September 26, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on September 26, 1988 in Deed Book 511 at Page 933, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Plat of Heritage Club", a section of Harbour Town, Sea Pines Plantation said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. # 11059 said plat being dated the 16th day of September, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, in Plat Book 35 at Page 257 on September 26, 1988.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above described condominium Unit as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 51, as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time for said foregoing Unit(s) in Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, said Supplemental Declaration being attached as Exhibit "H" to the aforementioned Master Deed Lien Book and Page 148/343 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent $2,637.42.

You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on February 21, 1983 in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): Richard Larry Lockwood PO BOX 348 POULSBO WASHINGTON 98370-0348 Contract Number: 4418317; the following described property: An undivided Two (2%) percent interest in that certain condominium unit,3155 lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Unit No. 3155, Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, said Master Deed being dated September 26, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on September 26, 1988 in Deed Book 511 at Page 933, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Plat of Heritage Club", a section of Harbour Town, Sea Pines Plantation said plat prepared

by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. # 11059 said plat being dated the 16th day of September, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, in Plat Book 35 at Page 257 on September 26, 1988.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above described condominium Unit as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 42, as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time for said foregoing Unit(s) in Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, said Supplemental Declaration being attached as Exhibit "H" to the aforementioned Master Deed Lien Book and Page 148/2128 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent $2,637.42.

You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on February 21, 1983 in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection.

In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results

from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): KATHRYN R. ELLIOTT 212 W HESS WAY JEFFERSON CITY MISSOURI 65101-1710 Contract Number: 6623225; the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 6102 Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, lying and being in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed and Amendment to Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime said documents being dated Dec. 5, 1990, and Dec. 06, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 said plat being dated Dec. 03, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Plat Book 40 at Page 24.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed, Amendment to Master Deed and By-Laws of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest, and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 43, as contained in that certain applicable Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Declaration"), which is attached as an Exhibit to the above-referenced Master Deed (for Units in Phase 1) or Amendment to Master Deed (for Units in Phase 2).

Lien Book and Page 148/426 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $1778.11.

You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection.

In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): PATRICIA CORSENTINO 3737 THOMPSON MILL RD BUFORD GEORGIA 30519-5450 Contract Number: 4041373; the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 6104 Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, lying and being in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed and Amendment to Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime said documents being dated Dec. 5, 1990,

and Dec. 06, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 said plat being dated Dec. 03, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Plat Book 40 at Page 24.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed, Amendment to Master Deed and By-Laws of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest, and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 18, as contained in that certain applicable Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Declaration"), which is attached as an Exhibit to the above-referenced Master Deed (for Units in Phase 1) or Amendment to Master Deed (for Units in Phase 2).

Lien Book and Page 148/427 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $1778.11.

You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection.

In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): EARL JENNINGS 2868 STELZER RD COLUMBUS OHIO 43219-3133 JAN B. JENNINGS 2868 STELZER RD COLUMBUS OHIO 43219-3133 Contract Number: 39071; the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 6331 Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, lying and being in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed and Amendment to Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime said documents being dated Dec. 5, 1990, and Dec. 06, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 said plat being dated Dec. 03, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Plat Book 40 at Page 24.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed, Amendment to Master Deed and By-Laws of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest, and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 34, as contained in that certain applicable Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Declaration"), which is attached as an Exhibit to the above-referenced Master Deed (for Units in Phase 1) or Amendment to Master Deed (for Units in Phase 2).

Lien Book and Page 148/439 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $1778.11.

You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within

thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection.

In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): JOGINDER S. BASSAN 56 WOODRUFF AVENUE HOVE BN36PJ NARINDER K. BASSAN 56 WOODRUFF AVENUE HOVE BN36PJ Contract Number: 7613068; the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 6302 Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, lying and being in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed and Amendment to Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime said documents being dated Dec. 5, 1990, and Dec. 06, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 said plat being dated Dec. 03, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Plat Book 40 at Page 24.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed, Amendment to Master Deed and By-Laws of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest, and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 52, as contained in that certain applicable Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Declaration"), which is attached as an Exhibit to the above-referenced Master Deed (for Units in Phase 1) or Amendment to Master Deed (for Units in Phase 2).

Lien Book and Page 148/436 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $1778.11.

You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection.

In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405

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May Beaufort’s days be merry and bright T here should be a bittersweet symphony trumpeting from the heavens on the morning of December 1, a cadence of sorts motivating the tired, weary, and those facing social calendars that will unavoidably lead to small talk fatigue syndrome.

Yet there isn't. The beginning of the attend-, do-, match-, give-, and sometimes drink-it-all season sneaks in like a thief in the night.

Awakening to the sounds of obligation, the aroma of Fraser Fir, and sights of all things coated in glitter signals the beginning of the month best left to the experts.

Every single day we find ourselves apologizing for arriving late, possibly at the

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wrong address, in inappropriate attire, proclaiming the incorrect greeting while feigning a holly jolly grin.

Tis the season of poetic apology.

Parents wander from Christmas plays to board meetings, while promptly and wittily responding to the party planning group text.

Screams of disbelief from alert mini-adults disturb fitful slumber at realizing

the Elf hasn't left the shelf in four days. Time can be as tangled as the Christmas lights we have yet to hang and as rare as a Silent Night.

It is by the grace of persistent digital reminders that we remember the family photos. Christmas would be no more if we failed to master the essential steps to a new profile picture. Many nights we sacrifice sleep in search of coordinating sweaters and an open field with perfectly placed foliage.

After all, we must wrangle an entire family with differing schedules and hostility towards plaid, or our friends on social media will riot with heartfelt concern.

What would we send to our Aunt we never speak to if not for our picturesque

Christmas card? How can we spread Joy to the World without filtered exuberance beaming from family members impersonating wrapping paper?

When we are ready to throw in the garland and claim defeat, a Christmas miracle brings moments of joy, calm, and an Amazon package arriving only three days late. We look around us at all the hidden blessings in the chaos that is Christmas. Our pets have abruptly found their youth as they enthusiastically rearrange our tree; we meet our neighbors while apologizing for giant inflatables crossing boundaries and finally discovering the presents we hid three years ago.

Meanwhile, Googling the

lyrics to 12 Days of Christmas, researching how many eggs the geese laid sends us down a rabbit hole of conspiracy over milking handmaids and informs us that cabbage can clean silver bells, fa la la la la.

It all fuses into one day; we sit among the wreckage of wrapping paper, gazing at those we love, acknowledging even the most stressful day was worth it. The night bears peace when all that is left is the twinkle from the tree, allowing us to appreciate the reason for the season.

Moments of kindness, joy, and laughter outweigh the demands of chasing an impossible ideal, as the stress seems to fade.

To survive, let's be kind to one another, hold the door

for strangers, lend a parent grace over forgotten cookies, and share smiles instead of judgment. The pressure to be everything while doing everything and being everywhere dressed flawlessly is as unrealistic as expecting children's gifts to come with batteries.

I wish you all more carols than crazy, more fun than frustration, and praise for the partridge in a pear tree.

Merry Christmas, Beaufort, may your days be merry and bright.

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

Give our politicians permission to make government work again

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ompromise, com pro – mise / kampre, miz / noun or verb.

“An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions”

It’s been said that “politics is the art of the compromise.” If that is true, it has become almost a lost art in American politics. For some reason our elected officials think that compromise has become the “third rail” of politics, and the last thing their constitutes want them to do is wimp out and compromise with the other party.

Otto von Bismarck said that “politics is the art of the possible, the attainable – the art of the next best.”

The “Iron Chancellor” sure was no wimp. For those who slept through history class, in 1871 Bismarck was the force behind uniting 39 separate German countries into one, the Germany that we know today. He was considered to be one of the greatest statesmen of his day.

I am pretty sure that none of these guys were wimps

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either. James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, George Washington, and all the founding fathers understood the art of compromise.

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was one of the greatest compromises in history, without it we would not have had our Constitution or the formation of our Republic. We would have had different states going their own way, and that would have been a recipe for eventual failure. Instead we have the Constitution and a nation that has become the envy of the world.

I don’t know about you, but most of the people that I talk to don’t want a “my way or the highway” type of government. Most seem to want government to work for all of us whether we in-

dentify as liberal or conservative. I think that most of us are a little of both.

Granted, there are small fringe groups on the right or left that are zealots who will never be satisfied unless their demands are met, Compromise is not in their vocabulary. They will always be with us, and they will never be happy, even when they get their way, they will always want more.

They are a fact of life, but we should not let them control the debate. We need to move past the zealots and do what is best for the majority, and that is going to involve compromise.

Some of our greatest presidents – Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Ronald Reagan to name a few, achieved greatness because they found a way to work with the opposition to get their programs passed.

At one time the U.S. Senate was known as the “greatest deliberative body in the world,” because of its ability to debate great issues and come up with a compromise that was best for the country.

Today, the U.S. Senate is mostly frozen in conflict, and dead in the water. The U.S. House has had some highly accomplished leaders and members of both parties who were masters of the possible. Today they barely speak to each other.

Why is that? What happened to change things for the worse? Could it be they think that is what we want, so they give us what they think we want?

There is probably good reason for elected officials to think that way. If a Congressman or a Senator steps out of line or does not toe the party line, they are ostracized by their colleagues, the media and many of the voters. If someone dares to agree and vote for a good idea from the other party, he or she is pilloried by talking heads on the 24-hour-news networks that are in the tank for one or the other of the political parties. We all tune in and we shake our heads in agreement or we shout expletives at the TV if we disagree. We ask how he or she could be such a traitor to the cause of everything that is good and just.

I don’t believe that is who we are; I think that we are much better than that.

We have been conditioned over the past several years to think and act this way.

It’s past time that we began think for ourselves, to take back the future of our country and let the politicians know that it’s OK to listen, to debate, and to reach compromise with the other party. Let them know that is what we want, and doing so is the best way to earn our trust and support.

Let elected officials know that we believe in representative government, that they are sent to Washington or Columbia to represent what we the people want, not necessarily what is best for them politically. We want them to vote and act in our best interests and we will reward them with re-election if they do, and if they don’t, we will find someone else who will.

If we want government to work again, it is going to require that the people who care pay attention to events and issues to form their own opinions not the opinions of the 24-hour-news networks

or newspapers, which have forgotten that opinion belongs on the editorial pages and not the front page headlines.

Take the time and trouble to look at both sides of issues, and then let your elected officials know your thoughts, they do care, and it will work. Above all give them permission to compromise and find mutual agreement with the other party.

When you do, government will begin to work again.

Write letters make phone calls; participate in democracy. Stop standing on the sidelines and complaining.

I’m pretty sure it will still work; at least it has for more than 200 years. Why give up a good thing now?

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

SC a national leader on timely financial reporting

ach fall, my office releases the state’s financial report for the prior fiscal year.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, commonly called a CAFR, is a detailed, 300-plus page “report card” on the state’s fiscal condition. Prepared the same way businesses put together summaries for shareholders, it includes information on assets, liabilities, long-term debt, revenues, expenditures and cash flows. All states and most towns, cities, counties, school districts and colleges and universities produce such yearly reports.

Investors and credit rating agencies rely on them to evaluate the state’s ability to repay bondholders. They’re also used by state leaders to plan budgets, and by citi-

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zen-watchdogs to keep tabs on government.

Of course, they’re only useful if they’re issued promptly after the close of the fiscal year.

Much can change in the months between the end of a fiscal year and a report’s release. The sooner it’s published, the more useful and relevant its contents are to those who rely on it.

The Government Finance Officers Association, which helps develop government

accounting practices, considers reports released within six months to be “on time.”

But a whole lot of governments miss that deadline, often by several months. A majority of states – 29 – were late producing last year’s reports.

That’s a shame, because timely financial reporting is critical to good government.

It promotes transparency and accountability. It allows government budget officials – who need reliable numbers from the financial report to put together the next year's budget – adequate flexibility and planning time. It makes it easier to detect mismanagement and head off potential problems. If fiscal trouble is ahead, an early heads-up is certainly beneficial.

Getting reports out

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promptly is a service to investors, who are among the most eager to get a hold of them each year. It gives them more time to analyze the information and make informed decisions. Tardy financials could give wouldbe investors pause.

And timeliness is a factor that ratings agencies consider when setting government credit ratings – which is to say, it potentially impacts how much we pay to borrow for things like roads and schools.

My staff and I have worked hard in recent years to continually reduce the time it takes to produce the state’s financial report – part of our broader effort to increase fiscal transparency in state government. And I’m proud to note that South Carolina’s

report has become one of the best in the country by that measure. In both 2018 and 2019, we ranked second nationally in timeliness – behind only New York, which is one of a handful of states with laws requiring the reports to be completed early.

In 2020, South Carolina recorded the nation’s best publication time – a feather in our state’s cap and a gratifying payoff for a lot of hard work and long hours. The 136 days it took to produce the state’s report was nearly 11 weeks better than the national average.

A few weeks ago, on Nov. 12, I released the state’s report for fiscal year 2021. It took 135 days – one day faster than last year. Alas, our time in the top spot was shortlived; despite our improved

time, South Carolina is once again second-best – behind only New York. Those comparisons aside, however, our success bodes well for the state’s overall fiscal health.

And it sets the right example for our state’s municipalities, counties, school districts and other public bodies, who also should strive to publish their financials as early as possible.

South Carolina’s annual financial report for 2021 can be viewed at cg.sc.gov. Click “financial reports” on the horizontal menu near the top of the homepage. Then click “Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.”

Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the state Comptroller. He’s president of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers.

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The revolution is being televised, after all A friend recently mentioned the influential poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron, an occasion that gave me the opportunity to revisit some of his works. The Chicago-native is considered a forefather of rap and the spoken word movement.

The best known of his efforts is likely “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” a call to Black Americans to ignore the distractions of consumerism and mass media in exchange for the pursuit of liberation, of both body and mind. This Black revolution, Scott-Heron writes, will not be seen because the media will censor it.

But there’s a different revolution happening already, live and in living color, and overt censorship is not the reason we are left ignorant.

Instead we can blame blind devotion to outdated notions of what “fair and

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balanced” means and a general intellectual laziness among national media. The journalists we rely on to help us understand our world are being left choking in the dust of a state-of-the-art machine that manufactures lies and misinformation at the speed of thought and spins the truth until it gets lost in a fabric of cynicism.

Jonathan Karl’s new book, Betrayal: The Final Acts of the Trump Show, is yet another political insider exposé of the former president’s attempts to subvert the 2020 general election.

The ABC News Washington correspondent’s work joins

the likes of the Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and trilogy (so far) of Trump titles, Fear, Rage and Peril, and other books from reporters for other major news outlets.

They all try to catch the public up on what was really going on inside the Trump White House and why the American public should fear how close we came to democracy being subverted beyond repair. But a New York Times review of Karl’s book captures a sentiment with which I’ve grown familiar.

Jennifer Szalai writes of Karl, “The author’s expressions of surprise are so frequent and over-the-top that they are perhaps the most surprising parts of this book.” How could a veteran of Beltway politics, she writes, be so often caught unable to assess and report contemporaneously on the manic improprieties he regularly saw?

That’s a thought I’ve had watching a steady stream of D.C.-based reporters on news talk shows give interviews about books they promote with an earnestness that is off-putting and not a little insulting. I keep asking myself why no one challenges them for sitting on important news while they worked behind-the-scenes to produce manuscripts as part of lucrative book deals.

Karl addressed this in an interview with Deadline. com, saying, “I’m going to report what I can under the deadline pressure. But I know that there are unanswered questions, and I write those down with the idea that I want to go back and pursue and find out what was really happening.”

After 20 years of daily newsroom pressures, I understand that, but what is the point of being in these jobs, in having that access, if you don’t develop better

understanding, a more finely tuned radar for what’s chicken salad and what isn’t?

Any reporter who has been on a beat for a while learns how to get the official version of the story and the unofficial version of the story (sometimes known as “the truth”) and then meld them into something that is fair to their sources, but more importantly, useful to their readers.

What we too often find now are media outlets playing a long game that doers of misdeeds exploit to run out the clock on accountability. Democracy will hang in there, these journalists gamble, hopefully until they land their next big contract.

The revolution is under way, one where a major news network regularly broadcasts calls for violence to address fears inflamed by its own onair talent and guests.

A revolution where elected officials openly undermine

their own government with words and deeds performed on the floors of the halls of Congress and in statehouses across the nation.

A revolution where members of law enforcement openly pick and choose the laws they will or will not enforce.

A revolution where plotters discuss armed insurgency on social media and defend themselves against moderation because they “got rahts, by God.” The revolution is being televised, tweeted, streamed, texted, you name it, and instead of helping stop it, the supposed gatekeepers are too busy tallying the number of views and clicks their watered-down dispatches still attract.

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

The gift that keeps giving to Beaufort County

t is Wednesday, and Susan and I are with Lolita Huckaby at Marker 244 — a bistro at the foot of the bridge in Port Royal. We’re sitting at the bar enjoying a “big pour” of Chardonnay, trading rumors and talking politics. Lolita is a journalist and long time resident of Beaufort. She has covered, transcribed and edited the news in Beaufort County for almost 40 years.

Lolita was born in Rowland, N.C. —population 1,075 — within sight of the large, illuminated sombrero that marks the location of South of the Border. Her father was a farmer and she grew up surrounded by tobacco, curing barns and auction houses where the local Bright Leaf variety was graded and auctioned to the buyers down from Raleigh.

On particularly cold and clear nights she, I like to think, would climb to the top of the sombrero looking out at the distant lights (Dillon,

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S.C.) wondering if those lights promised a bright future.

Lolita started her career (along with Magistrate Richard Brooks) at the Savannah Morning News. Then she went to the Beaufort Gazette where she covered the School Board, County Council, Beaufort City Council and any other board that was making decisions. I got to know Lolita when I served on the Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority.

In those long gone days, the Authority was expanding and Lolita’s coverage was as important as the pipes and lift stations that were being

built as quickly as developers could re-purpose the pine forests that then characterized Beaufort County. In fact, our Board Chairman would sometimes delay the start of the meeting if Lolita was running late.

Lolita’s writing was detailed or, as some would now say, granular. She would listen to the debate, record the votes and then ask meaningful follow-up questions.

She could do this because she knew the members, the history of the County and was able to get information that had not been forthcoming during the general public discussion. She did this almost every night and kept Beaufort informed on a level that is impossible to understand today.

Everyone who is sentient knows that the small town newspaper is an endangered species and likely to go extinct. When these papers lost their advertisers to Craig’s List, the first casualties were

the reporting staff and, by extension, the newsroom.

The Los Angeles Times says the number of reporters has dropped by 60 percent (since 2000) largely because the internet demolished the traditional sources of revenue.

In an effort to survive, many of these papers turned to Wall Street investors in general and hedge funds in particular. These financial people make no apologies about “maximizing profits” and “reducing inefficiencies” which usually lead to the use of wire service stories, long form essays and abandoning coverage of local government.

These hollowed-out newspapers know the value of a car crash, (local) sports reporting and, or course, understand that printed obituaries are important. But for the most part school boards, town councils, development commissions and water authorities now legislate

in relative obscurity. It is estimated that half of the daily newspapers across the country are owned by hedge funds.

When a local newspaper dies, the oversight of elected officials dies with them. In many small cities newspapers are the first to discover corruption or reveal fiscal incompetence. Without young, curious reporters and their youthful idealism, conspiracy theories take root and eventually people look to rumors and hearsay for information. It is argued that when local newsrooms are gutted there is lower voter turnout, increased polarization and general erosion in civic participation.

Lolita now writes a column — called Lowcountry Lowdown — which is a weekly recap of what is happening on County Council, Design Review Board and other local governments. Lolita tells us that 878 apartment units are slated for an area near

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Lolita says that none of these proposed apartments will be deemed affordable housing notwithstanding the fact that there are at least 100 homeless people in Beaufort and 765 people in the “housing insecure” category. Lolita then brings us current on the proposed Bay Point “eco-resort” and the fact that a single, 4,200 square foot villa has been permitted. She tells us that the Open Land Trust has acquired 88 acres on St. Helena Island and will hold a conservation easement on that acreage.

This is the kind of fundamental reporting that keeps the community current, informed and engaged. This is the gift that Lolita Huckaby continues to give Beaufort County.

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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820 Bay Street

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$649,000

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$246,000

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$299,950

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$2,000,000

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$239,000

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$637,500

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$344,900

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$264,000

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$325,000

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$95,000

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$35,000

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$189,900

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