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Beaufort students protest peacefully for graduation

Graduating Seniors from Beaufort and May River high schools make their feelings known as they hold signs protesting the decision to hold “virtual commencement ceremonies” offered to them. The seniors and their parents, along with other supporters, marched Saturday through the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

By Mike McCombs Many Beaufort County high school seniors and their parents are unhappy there will be no traditional outdoor graduation ceremonies this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. And some of them came together in Beaufort’s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on Saturday to voice their displeasure, peacefully of course. The Beaufort County School District has allowed for each school to plan and hold virtual indoor ceremo-

nies. The individual INSIDE ceremonies are being Beaufort filmed by the school Academy plans to hold district with the in- in-person, tent of putting them outdoor graduation on social media. Class of All this because for 2020, A11 the district deems outdoor ceremonies in football stadiums to be unsafe. Jamie and Liz Bodie, parents of a May River High School senior, started a Facebook group, “Beaufort

County Class of 2020 needs a proper graduation,” which now has more than 900 members. One of those members, Beaufort High School’s Heather Butler, was responsible for Saturday’s protest. “I saw the emails (in the group) that people said they got and that nothing was changing,” Butler said. “And I thought what about a peaceful protest about this … the schools,

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Bay Point project moving forward

American Legion National Vice Commander Paul Espinoza places a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans memorial as a part of the Memorial Day Observance on May 29, 2017 at the Wall in Washington, D.C. Photo by Lucas Carter/ The American Legion.

Beaufort County planning officials reverse earlier decision on development, allow planning to move forward for ecotourism-styled resort By Mindy Lucas Reversing its earlier decision, Beaufort County’s planning department has given the go-ahead to developers wanting to build an ecotourism resort on Bay Point Island. After receiving a newly submitted application, members of the county’s Staff Review Team (SRT) gave approval to a conceptual plan for the high-end resort at their most recent meeting, saying the project now satisfies the county’s definition of ecotourism. “The decision today … is not any type of endorsement of the development of the special use on the island,” Beaufort County’s Community Development Department Director Eric Greenway said. Greenway went on to say planners would still have to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals and a public hearing on the project. The “virtual meeting” aired on The County Channel and the county’s Facebook page on Tuesday, May 5.

Remembering those who sacrificed for us By Bill Oxford

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very crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible

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Bill Oxford is the National Commander of The American Legion.

heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives while

doing so. These heroes have much in common with the people that we honor today – America’s fallen veterans. They are men and women who have sacrificed their own lives so others could live. They are both elite and ordinary. They are elite in the sense of character.

Giving your life so others could live is the ultimate definition of selfless. They are ordinary in the fact that they represent the diverse fabric of our country. They are rich and poor, black and white,

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Barber shops, salons open again in Beaufort By Mike McCombs and Bob Sofaly John Harvey was getting his own hair cut Monday at the end of his first day back at work at Harvey’s Barber Shop on Bay Street. For seven weeks, the shop was dormant as close-contact services, such as barber shops and salons had been closed by order of South Car-

olina Governor Henry McMaster as the state tried to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “I had customers mail me money,” Harvey said. “They said this is for the haircut I missed. “Then they mailed me another check another two weeks later. This time they wrote, ‘This is for the hair-

cut my wife wouldn’t let me get because she likes my hair longer.” John and his brother, Ray, were busy Monday but happy to be back at work. “It’s good to be back, good to see faces, good to see people, good to

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Right: The Beaufort Day Spa was back and open for business on Monday, May 18 after being closed for two months because of the coronavirus. Co-owner Janet Poole gives fellow co-owner Christina Byrne a facial to see how latex-free gloves were going to work before working with clients. Both said they couldn’t feel any appreciable difference. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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The new Port Royal Community Beer Garden, a community effort offering a safe dining opportunity on the scenic Battery Creek, kicked off last weekend. The event offered people a chance to get out of the house and enjoy table side delivery of meals from Port Royal restaurants while sipping wine or a cold beer and maintaining current norms of social distancing and a sunny spring day. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

WHAT’S HAPPENING Help of Beaufort Fundraiser

9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 23, Help of Beaufort, 1810 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Full rack of ribs and whole chicken, $35. Smoked by Sea Eagle Market. Order and pay online at www.helpofbeaufot.org, stop at Help of Beaufort or call 843-5241223 to order.

Pat Conroy Literary Center virtual tour

10 a.m. Saturday, May 23. Join executive director Jonathan Haupt for a free hour-long virtual tour of our Pat Conroy Literary Center on Zoom. See permanent exhibits while hearing stories about Pat Conroy as student, teacher, writer, and friend. Registration is limited. Call 843-379-7025 or email contact@ patconroyliterarycenter.org.

Greater Bluffton Republican Club meeting

5:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, Local Pie Bluffton at 15 State of Mind St., Bluffton. The guest speaker will be Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls, CPA, who will give an update on Beaufort County's fiscal health. The social hour begins at 5 p.m. in The Upstairs Room. The public is welcome.

Beaufort County electronics recycling event

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Beaufort and Bluffton Public Works sites. The Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling Department’s free electronics recycling event originally scheduled for May 16. For more information, visit www. beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle or call 843-255-2736.

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May 21 – Airports Board, 1:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel, the county’s Facebook page or at www.beaufortcountysc.gov May 21 – Beaufort County Council Finance Committee Budget Work Session, 2–5 p.m., watch on The County Channel, the county’s Facebook page or at www.beaufortcountysc.gov May 22 – Beaufort County Legislative Delegation, 2 p.m., watch on The County Channel,

the county’s Facebook page or at www.beaufortcountysc.gov May 26 – Beaufort County Council Communications and Transparency, 4 p.m., watch on The County Channel, the county’s Facebook page or at www. beaufortcountysc.gov. May 26 – Beaufort County Caucus, 5 p.m., watch on The County Channel, the county’s Facebook page or at www.beaufortcountysc.gov

May 26 – Beaufort County Council Regular Session, 6 p.m., watch on The County Channel, the county’s Facebook page or at www.beaufortcountysc.gov May 26 – Beaufort City Council, Work Session, 5 p.m., Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page May 27 – City of Beaufort’s Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page

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this is what they want to see from us. The reason they’re not wanting to (hold a graduation) is they probably don’t think we can social distance. What is we did a public demonstration of that. We can socially distance, We can be respectful. And we won’t disturb anyone while we make our point. And if you put it in the news, they can’t really ignore that.” An asthma sufferer, Butler was actually worried specifically about the virtual graduations being held inside. So she put her idea on the page to see who would support it. When it was clear it could happen, she started planning. Roughly 20 to 25 members of the Class of 202 and 20 to 25 of the parents showed up for the socially distanced walk around the Waterfront Park. There were also students and parents present for support. “I was very happy,” Butler said of the turnout. “A few May River, a few Beaufort High. Then a group of May River and Hilton Head people came. Then Battery Creek’s class president showed up.” There was to be a school board meeting on Tuesday, May 19. Butler was hopeful the board would talk about it and might change

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Parents and students from May River High School on Saturday hold signs protesting the lack of graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020. Photo by Bob Sofaly. their mind about graduation. As of Monday, Butler had heard nothing from the Beaufort County School District. Superintendent Frank Rodriguez did release a statement, however. “The Class of 2020 has had to make a lot of sacrifices, and our high schools are working very hard to celebrate their achievements safely. We believe the graduation movies we’re producing and the drive-through celebrations we’re planning will be rewarding and fun for our seniors and their families.” Butler said she understands the risks. “I understand there is a virus out there,” she said. “I completely understand it. I know people are dying.” But she said we also live in a county where cases are down and

deaths are fewer. And she pointed out 66 other districts in the state – the vast majority – are having some sort of “proper” graduation. “If we can do it properly without any risk to anybody … I still encourage wearing masks if they’re inside, around other people and to stay socially distant … yes, there may be bigger things out there, but some of those things you can’t change. If there’s something you want to change, you might as well go ahead and try, in the safest way possible, which is why we showed up the way we did,” said Butler, who will study Biology at Clemson University in the fall. “It’s not just about graduation. It’s also about having our voices heard by a board and superintendent that say they’re for us. But for the last 12 years, it hasn’t felt like that.”

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HANGIN’ AT THE BAR

Saturday, May 16, was a great day to be on one’s boat, cruising local waters or just being out in the sunshine. Pictured here are some of the 50 boats beached on the Sand Bar on Saturday in the Beaufort River. Most of the boaters were maintaining social distancing and none were rafting together. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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male and female. They come from every ethnicity and background. In short, they looked like anyone of us. As we celebrate the selfless and untiring performances of the healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, it brings to mind the military medics, doctors and nurses who sacrificed their lives while treating others on the battlefield. One such hero was Pharmacist Mate Third Class Jack Williams. The Navy Reserve corpsman was only 20 years old when he landed on Iwo Jima 75 years ago. On March 3, 1945, James Naughton, a Marine in Williams’ unit, was wounded by a grenade. While under intense enemy fire, Williams dragged Naughton to a shallow depression and treated his wounds. Williams used his own body as a screen and was shot four times. Yet he

continued. After he treated Naughton, Williams dressed his own wounds. He then proceeded to treat another Marine, despite his own immense pain. While heading to the rear, he was hit by a sniper’s bullet and killed. For his actions, Petty Officer Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor. We also remember Army veterans like Lieutenant Sharon Lane. According to her biographer, Philip Bigler, Lt. Lane threw herself into her work as a nurse. While serving in Colorado, she requested a transfer to Vietnam. “There, at least, you are busy 12 hours a day, six or seven days a week,” she said in a 1968 letter to her parents. Her dedication was obvious, even as she treated enemy Viet Cong soldiers who would return the favor by kicking, cursing and spitting at their American captors. In the early morning of June 8, 1969, Sharon’s tour of duty ended. A Soviet-built rocket struck the hospital.

Lieutenant Sharon A. Lane was killed in action at age 25. If she were still here, her skills as a nurse might still be benefiting us during the current crisis. But not all of the heroes working during the COVID-19 pandemic are in the healthcare industry. Grocers, first responders, delivery workers and drive-through restaurant employees are just a few of the many people that we rely on to provide vital services for society while risking their own safety. The military also has heroes in every occupational field. Truck drivers, cooks and administrative clerks have all paid the ultimate price. At sea, on land or in the air – military service requires great risk. Roy Knight, Jr. was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. On May 19, 1967, he was shot down while attacking a target on the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos. He was posthumously promoted to colonel. Last year, a joint team from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency discovered and later identified Col. Knight’s

SAYING THANKS

Several Northern Beaufort County Fire, Police and EMS agencies participated Monday, May 11, in a drive-by of Beaufort Memorial Hospital to say “thank you” to all the nurses who have been on the front line of COVID-19 in recognition of Nurses Appreciation Week. Photos by Beaufort County Emergency Management. remains. When his remains arrived at Dallas’s Love Field, a crowd had gathered to witness the dignified transfer of the flag-draped casket from the Southwest Airlines jet into the receptive arms of the military honor guard. One observer reported that the entire crowd fell silent. The Southwest flight was piloted by another Air Force veteran, Col. Knight’s son, Bryan. Bryan Knight was only five-years-old when he said goodbye to his father as the elder Knight left for Vietnam. This is yet another legacy that these heroes leave behind. A legacy that includes their sons, daughters, grieving parents, grandparents and friends. Their heroic acts are sometimes performed to protect those with whom they serve. Corporal Jason Dunham was a squad leader with the Third Battalion, 7th Marines in Iraq. On April 14, 2004, his squad approached a Toyota Land Cruiser. After his squad discovered AK-47s in the vehicle,

the enemy insurgent exited and engaged in hand-to-hand fighting with the unit. The driver dropped a grenade. To save his fellow Marines, Corporal Dunham made the ultimate sacrifice. He threw himself on the grenade and tried to use his helmet to shield the blast. Severely wounded by the grenade’s fragments, Cpl. Dunham was taken off life-support eight days later. Corporal Dunham died so other Marines could live. He, too, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry. Approximately one million men and women of the U.S. military have lost their lives in defense of our nation since the founding of this great Republic. Not all have died from enemy fire. Some have died from diseases that have too often festered around war zones. Often times, deaths from disease and accidents outnumbered casualties caused by enemy weapons. During the Spanish American War, 60 soldiers of the

all-black 24th Infantry Regiment volunteered to serve as nurses. Thirty-six of them would later die of yellow fever or malaria. A generation later, the flu would kill nearly 16,000 U.S. soldiers in France during World War I. Another 30,000 American servicemembers died in stateside camps. These men and women could have isolated safely in their homes. But they knew they had an important job to do. A mission to accomplish. They were all on a mission to serve. Even when the enemy is an invisible virus or a microscopic germ, the sacrifices made are just as meaningful. The U.S. military has already lost servicemembers to COVID-19. This Memorial Day as we continue to honor those who fell for us in battle, let’s also pause to remember those who have also sacrificed their lives while serving others. May God bless them and may God bless you for remembering them here today. Thank you.

HEALTH CARE IS SELF CARE. GET YOUR $99 MAMMOGRAM. During the Covid-19 crisis, many things in our lives have been put on hold — including routine medical appointments. May is Women’s Health Month — a reminder that it’s more important than ever to care for ourselves. In recognition, Beaufort Memorial has partnered with MDsave to provide $99 screening mammograms in both Beaufort and Bluffton through May 31.

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$99 mammogram vouchers purchased in May can be scheduled up to six months after the purchase date. Visit BeaufortMemorial.org/SaveOnMammos, and select the service you would like to purchase and your preferred location.

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social distancing measures including employee and patient screenings for COVID-19, additional spacing in waiting areas, and staff use of protective masks, gloves, and eyewear. Patients are asked to wear a mask to appointments.

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NEWS Beaufort County Treasurer expands installment program From staff reports In an effort to provide flexibility to Beaufort County’s taxpayers who have been affected by COVID-19, the Beaufort County Treasurer's Office has extended the Installment Payment Program for mobile homes, residential and commercial real property to all taxpayers. The Installment Payment Program is a pay-in-advance program that allows customers to pay the upcoming year’s taxes ahead of the annual tax bills being issued. These newly relaxed requirements will provide taxpayers with the freedom to pay their 2020 property tax payments in advance, in an amount they are most comfortable with and as frequently as they would like. Taxpayers already participating in the program are automatically eligible. Pre-payments may be made at any time and in any amount up until Oct. 15, 2020. “We want to be there for our customers and the way we can do that is providing a way that they can pre-pay their future tax bill in a manner that they are most comfortable with.” Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls said in a release. To apply for the Installment Program, simply complete the online form. To learn more about the Installment Payment Program, call 843-2552600.

MCAS Beaufort set to return to normal work routine From staff reports According to a May 15 letter from Colonel Timothy P. Miller, USMC, the Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, civilians will return to their normal work routines on Tuesday, May 26 and military personnel will do

the same the following day. This change is a result of a downward trend of COVID-19 cases on a state and local level, according to the letter. The Public Health Emergency Officer, along with medical professionals and department heads, will inspect

work spaces that normally contain more than to employees. Procedures will be identified to guarantee that CDC guidelines are maintained and employees remain safe. Maintaining six feet of social distancing and wearing a mask will be adhered to by

MCAS personnel. “Return to a normal work routine does not constitute relaxed standards on mitigation efforts that have kept us successful during this pandemic,” Miller writes. Personnel are to reach out to supervisors if they have

any questions during this pandemic. “Our goal is to remain transparent in our efforts, while meeting the mission and keeping the health and safety of all Air Station personnel a priority,” Miller closes.

All voters can now vote absentee this June From staff reports Every voter in South Carolina is now qualified to vote absentee in the June primaries and runoffs. Governor McMaster May 13 signed into law legislation passed the day before by the General Assembly that authorizes any voter to vote absentee in any election in June 2020. The provision expires on July 1, 2020 and does not apply to any elections after that date. “This action by the General Assembly and Governor McMaster, which we greatly appreciate, will go a long way in protecting the health and safety of every South Carolinian,” Executive Director of the S.C. State Election Commis-

sion Marci Andino said in a release. “All voters now have a safe alternative to voting at their polling place in June.” All voters now have two options to exercise their right to vote in the 2020 Statewide Primaries and Runoffs: vote absentee or vote on Election Day.

Vote absentee • Any voter can now select Reason 18 – State of Emergency on the absentee application. • If voting absentee by mail, get your application now and return it as soon as possible. Once you receive your ballot, vote the ballot, and return it as soon as

possible. • If voting absentee in person, visit your county voter registration office or a satellite absentee location. Bring your Photo ID if you have one. Vote on Election Day • Election officials are taking steps to protect the health of voters and poll managers. Poll managers will receive special COVID-19 training on applying social distancing and maintaining sanitary conditions in the polling place. Election officials are working to source: masks, face shields and gloves for poll managers;

sneeze guards for check-in stations; sanitizing wipes for cleaning common surfaces; hand sanitizer for voters and poll managers; cotton swabs for making selections on the touchscreen. Check-in stations and voting equipment will be spaced at least 6 feet apart. • Some polling places will be relocated or consolidated due to the pandemic. Some facilities have declined to be used, and some poll managers have declined to serve. Election officials are working to find new locations and recruit new managers; however, some voters will vote

at a different polling place. • Voters should prepare by making sure your address is up to date. • Check your registration. • Update your address. • Bring your Photo ID (or voter registration card if you do not have a Photo ID). • Check your polling place at scVOTES.org before going to the polls. • Wear a protective mask if you have one. • Bring your own pen for signing the poll list. • Practice social distancing by spacing yourself at least 6 feet apart from others. • Be patient. We are all in this together.

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BJWSA’s Sexton honored

The South Carolina American Water Works Association (SCAWWA) has honored Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority’s Water Operations Manager Kevin Sexton with the Meritorious Service Operator Award for 2020. “This award is given to a certified water works operator for outstanding performance as a water plant operator based on health department standards for excellence in operation and maintenance.”

Sexton began working in the water field straight from high school as a meter reader for the City of Beaufort in 1990, transferring to BJWSA in 1994. He changed roles to water operator trainee in 1996 and was promoted to supervisor. After much experience and many accumulated licenses later, in 2015, he became BJWSA’s Water Operations Manager.

SCDMV resumes testing

Beginning Tuesday, May 26, the SCDMV will resume offering skills

tests for non-commercial vehicle drivers who want to obtain standard (Class D) driver’s licenses. Skills tests will be offered by appointment only, Monday through Friday, at 23 SCDMV Branch Office locations across the state (including Beaufort) as well as one day per week at an additional 10 SCDMV locations. The SCDMV suspended Class D skills tests in mid-March in response to COVID-19 social distancing requirements. Upon resuming skills testing, agency examiners will temporarily evaluate applicants using

a modified version of the skills test that evaluates critical driver competencies while adhering to social distancing recommendations. The modified skills test leverages national driver’s license standards from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and will be used until the SCDMV deems it appropriate to return to standard skills testing. Applicants who successfully complete the modified skills test and meet all other licensing requirements are eligible for South Carolina Class D licenses.

McMaster moves to keep state open, appropriate CARES Act funds quickly South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Monday signed H. 3411 into law. The bill, also called a continuing resolution, provides for the continued and uninterrupted operation of state government into the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020. In signing the bill into law, the governor issued a signing

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In December, SRT members said the plans did not fit the county’s definition of ecotourism and asked project planners to revise and resubmit plans for the $100 million project. The plan now, SRT members noted, has the endorsement of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES). According to its website, TIES was founded in 1990 and has been “on the forefront of the development of Ecotourism, providing guidelines and standards, training, technical assistance, and educational resources.” Located south of St. Helena Island, Bay Point Island – currently undeveloped – is accessible only by boat or plane. Most guests would fly into Hilton Head and would then be ferried over to Bay Point from Skull Creek Marina, project

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statement addressing the federal CARES Act funding. “The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act urgently passed by the Congress and signed into law by President Trump provided South Carolina with over $1.9 billion dollars,” the governor’s statement reads. “Its sole purpose is the re-

imbursement of legitimate COVID-19 expenses incurred by state agencies, local governments, first responders, hospitals, school districts and institutions of higher education – to be done quickly but carefully to get them back on their feet. Time is of the essence and deadlines are approaching.”

The governor also addressed the work of AccelerateSC – a group created by the governor last month which serves as a coordinated economic revitalization effort involving business leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, local government officials, and others. “Shortly, based on many of

the AccelerateSC recommendations, I will propose to the General Assembly a listing of priorities for appropriating CARES Act funds,” the statement reads. “These relief funds belong to the people of South Carolina, not politicians, and we must deliver them to where they are needed. Consideration for their appropriation must be

done expeditiously – but also wisely, transparently and with meticulous accountability. The governor continued, “To that end – I ask that you call the General Assembly back into session soon after receiving these recommendations. Any delay will cost the people of our state the one thing they don’t have – time.”

the property owner where their spa is housed on North Street was very forgiving regarding the monthly rent. “He was very lenient,” she said. “He didn’t change the locks on us or anything,” Byrne joked. “We got the PPP loan, which in itself was a long haul.” At the crowded J&J Barber Shop in Port Royal, chairs were positioned outside for the longer-than-normal wait. On Bay Street, John Harvey joked it was good to get back because he was “about to run out of projects at the house.” “The phone started ring-

ing at 7 when I walked in the door,” Harvey said, “and it did not stop ringing until after 5 p.m., and we have two lines and we have messages on the phone.” John Harvey said he was hopeful many other businesses would be able to re-open as well, though he admitted he was fortunate. Harvey’s owns its building. And it, too, qualified for the PPP loan from the federal government, making it possible to pay its employees. “I know not everybody will be so fortunate,” he said. While the shop was shutdown, John Harvey admitted

he took care of some house calls. He also lost a customer, one of the first deaths in Beaufort County from the coronavirus. Harvey’s has been open in Beaufort since 1936. This is the longest the shop has ever been closed, and aside from yearly breaks for the Water Festival, the next longest stint with the doors shut was two weeks for Hurricane Gracie in 1959. “My stamina is probably been down a little bit,” John Harvey said. “We have been out of work for seven weeks. “You got to ease into it again.”

Men wait outside for their turn to get a long awaited haircut at J&J Barber Shop on Monday in Port Royal. With the waiting area inside the shop not holding as many customers due to social distancing, chairs were positioned outside for the longer-than-normal wait. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

representatives have said. The 50-acre resort would feature small villas made of wooden post and beam construction designed to blend in with the environment, planners have said. In addition, plans show several cultural wellness centers, a restaurant and canteen, cooking school and office space. Six Senses, a high-end global hotel resort and spa company would operate the proposed resort. The company, which specializes in ecotourism and sustainability according to it website, currently operates 17 resort properties around the world, some in such sensitive environments as the Seychelles. The island currently has no infrastructure in terms of roads, electrical service, waste water treatment or water service, Greenway said at the May 5 meeting, adding that because of that, the utility plan is “a big issue” for the

planning board. The project’s planners took members through the specifics of those plans which now include a solar farm, rainwater collection system and composting system. The project has met with push back from residents, community leaders and environmental groups who say the development would negatively impact an already fragile ecosystem. At the first public hearing held in October with property owners and developers of the project, a representative of the Coastal Conservation League said the project did not take into account erosion, rising sea levels and the increased frequency of hurricanes. In addition, the representative said that ultimately the approval of such a development would set a dangerous precedent in that it would open the area to resort-style ecotourism.

“I would say all of that still stands,” said Juliana Smith, South Coast Project Manager for the Coastal Conservation League. While project planners have included additional detail in this most recent proposal, the added information didn’t change the league’s position, Smith said. “The island is still not the place for that large of a footprint or this type of development project,” she said. Planners also failed to include or consult area’s scientists, biologists or conservation experts before compiling the protection plan included in the proposal, she said. “Essentially, this is the first time the ecotourism special use has been pursued and the requirements that have been outlined for that by the county still really leave a broad interpretation of what ecotourism is and what it is not,” she said. Art Krebs, a member of the

resort’s development team, took issue with the perception of the resort’s intention. “The main focus on this is really the community and nature,” he said, adding that in the past there’s been “quite a bit of information that has been thrown around without really understanding the purpose” of the project. “The purpose of this project is to preserve and conserve the island to its maximum possibilities,” he said at the May 5 meeting. Krebs went on to say the project would allow for a number of benefits to the community including jobs and long-term benefits and would be opening the island to the world. “Not only as an ecotourism destination but as a learning point,” he said, adding that the resort’s planners would like to create preserves, institutes for education or educational opportunities for children.

SRT members at the May 5 meeting asked for additional details on the type of composting system developers intended to use and requested additional specifics on its stormwater collection plan. At the end of the meeting, Greenway polled members who all gave approval to the conceptual plan pending the requests for additional details on plans were met. In the days following the May 5 meeting, additional meetings with various county officials, environmental groups, business and civic groups and the project’s developers were held. The Zoning Board of Appeals will now take up the project proposal in a public meeting tentatively scheduled for June 25, but officials have said that meeting will not be held until the county resumes with in-person public hearings to give the public a chance to weigh in.

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Four Ways to Invest More Confidently in a Volatile Market Provided by Wells Fargo Advisors When financial markets fluctuate, even the calmest investors can start to question their financial strategies. But volatile markets can present opportunities, says Tracie McMillion, head of global asset allocation strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WFII). “Financial markets are frequently volatile—that’s their nature,” she says. “Over longer periods of time, that volatility can add up to attractive portfolio growth.” McMillion shares an analogy that compares this worry to seasickness: “If you stare at the waves directly ahead of you (the current financial market), the water may look bumpy and turbulent, and you

might feel ill at ease. However, if you look outward at the horizon (your long-term investment goals), the ocean as a whole appears to be on a fairly even keel.” In addition to focusing on your financial horizon, here are some strategies you can use to help weather economically turbulent times. 1. Match your investments to your time horizon. The simplest way to feel more comfortable about your investments is to align them with your financial calendar, no matter what happens in the financial world this month or year. For example, do you need some of your money fairly soon, or want it close at hand in case of an emergency? If so, McMillion says you should consider investments such as

cash holdings and short-term bonds that shouldn’t lose much, if any, value over the short term. On the other hand, if you won’t need some of your investment money until you retire multiple years in the future, equities or longer-term bonds are worth a closer look. Those investments carry more risks but also offer potentially better returns. 2. Know what to expect from your assets. Some investors lose confidence because they don’t fully understand how their investments work. In that case, McMillion says, some knowledge of typical asset behavior is a good thing. Consider reading up on different types of investments and asking questions of your

MCRD Parris Island re-opens on limited basis Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has restored limited depot access to properly credentialed military retirees and their credentialed dependents. Base access is restricted to every Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restoration of access, which started May 11, is part of the depot’s plan to gradually open facilities, restore services and reduce depot access restrictions in a deliberate and phased manner. Depot facilities will require patrons to wear face masks upon entry and military retirees are not authorized to escort non-credentialed personnel aboard the depot. The depot will continue to re-open open facilities, restore services and reduce base access restrictions as conditions permit. In addition to the requirement of wearing face masks, the following facilities will have additional restrictions or modifications to their procedures or business hours:

Commissary The depot commissary is open to military retirees and their credentialed dependents. The commissary is open Tuesday through Sunday. Retirees will have access to the commissary Tuesday through Thursday until further notice. Marine Corps Exchange Depot exchange is open to military retirees and their credentialed dependents every Monday through Thursday during regular business hours. The barbershop has a reduced capacity to only 10 customers at one time. The exchange is limited to 400 patrons. Library The depot library is open to military retirees and their credentialed dependents every Monday through Thursday during regular business hours. The library has a reduced capacity to only 20 patrons at one time. Museum The depot museum is open to military retirees and their credentialed dependents Monday through Thursday during regular

business hours. The museum has a reduced capacity to only 80 patrons at one time. Traditions Restaurant Traditions Restaurant is open to military retirees and their credentialed dependents Monday through Thursday during regular business hours. Traditions will serve takeout dinner Tuesday-Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The bar area is open to patrons, but with a reduced capacity to only 30 patrons. Brig and Brew The Brig and Brew bar and grill is open to military retirees and their credentialed dependents Monday through Thursday during regular business hours. The bar area is open to patrons, but with a reduced capacity to only 250 patrons. Post Office The depot post office is open to military retirees and their credentialed dependents Monday through Thursday during regular business hours. The post office has a reduced capacity to only 35 patrons at one time.

financial advisor. Once you know how your investments are more likely to perform in certain financial markets, you can help ensure that your investment strategy is in line with your tolerance for risk. 3. Tune out the noise. By “noise” McMillion means the constant barrage of financial reports from the 24/7 news media. “It’s common for the financial markets to temporarily get a little bit messy as they sort through the current news cycle,” she says. However, investors usually don’t need to react to the everyday financial news, no matter how topsy-turvy things may seem. “Remember: The U.S. news tends to report on a very small slice of available investments, particularly U.S. large company stocks,” she

says. “Your portfolio, if it’s diversified as it should be, probably isn’t going up and down to the same degree as these stocks. Your portfolio changes are probably much more moderate.” 4. Regularly revisit your plan. There’s no such thing as a completely set-it-and-forgetit investment strategy, McMillion says. It’s always smart to check in regularly with your investment advisor. “Your life circumstances may change, or your financial goals could shift,” she says. “You’ll feel much more confident that your investments are doing their job if you review them regularly with your advisor.” Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. is a registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., a bank affiliate of Wells

Fargo & Company. This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie C. Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Associate Vice President-Investments in Beaufort, SC at 843-524-1114. Any third party posts, reviews or comments associated with this listing are not endorsed by Wells Fargo Advisors and do not necessarily represent the views of Katie Phifer or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the firm for completeness or accuracy. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.

Whitehall development discussion postponed By Mindy Lucas Discussions on the latest plan to develop the Whitehall property have been postponed – potentially until meetings can be held in person again. At the Monday, May 18 meeting of the Beaufort-Town of Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission, Whitehall developer Sam Levin decided to withdraw the item from the agenda. Levin wanted to give the public the opportunity to voice opinions in person if possible, commission chair-

man Mike Tomy said at the beginning of the meeting. For the last few months, municipal meetings have been held virtually due to the coronavirus. After developers for Whitehall Point Holdings LLC purchased the waterfront property across from downtown Beaufort in October of 2018 and sold nearly half of the 20acre site to Beaufort County to develop a public park, the project stalled. A dispute over an easement agreement erupted in 2019

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Feight joins The Greco Group

Megan Feight has joined The Greco Group as a real estate agent at Keller Williams in Beaufort. The Greco Group is led by Allison Greco. Feight also works as a massage therapist, specializing in neuromuscular massage therapy, at her Beaufort business Flo Massage, and has a clothing line called AZALEA.

Businesses reopen in Beaufort Town Center

Several businesses located in the Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street have reopened. Those include Nadia Hurtt Photography, Michael’s Salon, Bang’s Salon, The Brow Company Beauty Bar & Makeup Studio, Omni Health & Fitness, Grounded Running

which led to a lawsuit. The county has since moved on with plans to develop the park. Current plans to develop the property owned by Whitehall Point Holdings include villas and multi-story apartment units. In addition to a discussion over when the proposal would be taken up again, planning commission member Bill Bardenwerper asked for an updated traffic impact study in time for the next meeting. “We will be ready for you at the June meeting,” Levin said.

and Coldwell Banker Access Realty. The Foundry has reopened by can only have one member working out at a time. Revolution Ballroom will re-open for in-person classes on June 1. Have an employee or business announcement? The Island News routinely prints business briefs when space allows. Send announcements to: mindy@ yourislandnews.com.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Grande Ocean Resort Owners’ Association, Inc. v. DONALD J. HOEPPNER 145 WHITNEY VALLEY WALK JOHNS CREEK GA 30097 HANNE F. HOEPPNER 145 WHITNEY VALLEY WALK JOHNS CREEK GA 30097 (“Owner”) Contract number 47782. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/ Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 9:00 a.m. on June 11, 2020, the following described Property: AS TO: DONALD J. HOEPPNER, HANNE F. HOEPPNER An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 8453, respectively, Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated May 25, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993 in Deed Book 626 at Page 2446; as amended by the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Amendments to Master Deed recorded in said Office, on July 2, 1993 in Deed Book 635 at Page 39; on August 26, 1993 in Deed Book 647 at Page 651; on May 23, 1994 in Deed Book 706 at Page 639; on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1007, and on January 21, 1997 in Deed Book 916 at Page 603, respectively, as may be further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled “As­ Built Survey of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime” said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 of Surveying Consultants, said plat being dated May 27, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 46 at Page 102, said plat bearing last revision date January 7, 1997 and recorded in said Office in Plat Book 59 at Page 58, ae may be further revised from time to time. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending

to Timesharing Interest Numbers(s) 8453-B-49; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration dated May 25, 1993, recorded in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993, in Deed Book 626 at Page 2533, and amended by that certain Supplement to Time Sharing Declaration, dated December 12, 1995 and recorded in said Office on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1035, as may be further revised from time to time. The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2925.87. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Grande Ocean Resort Owners’ Association, Inc. v. BOBBY J. VAUGHN PO BOX 52234 ALBANY GA 31703 (“Owner”) Contract number 9206250. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/ Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 9:00 a.m. on June 11, 2020, the following described Property: AS TO: BOBBY J. VAUGHN, An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 8527, respectively, Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated May 25, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993 in Deed Book 626 at Page 2446; as amended by the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Amendments to Master Deed recorded in said Office, on July 2, 1993 in Deed Book 635 at Page 39; on August 26, 1993 in Deed Book 647 at Page 651; on May 23, 1994 in Deed Book 706 at Page 639; on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1007, and on January 21, 1997 in Deed Book 916 at Page 603, respectively, as may be further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled “As­ Built Survey of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property

Regime” said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 of Surveying Consultants, said plat being dated May 27, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 46 at Page 102, said plat bearing last revision date January 7, 1997 and recorded in said Office in Plat Book 59 at Page 58, ae may be further revised from time to time. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Timesharing Interest Numbers(s) 8527-B-03; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration dated May 25, 1993, recorded in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993, in Deed Book 626 at Page 2533, and amended by that certain Supplement to Time Sharing Declaration, dated December 12, 1995 and recorded in said Office on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1035, as may be further revised from time to time. The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $11706.03. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Harbour Pointe Owners' Association, Inc., v. HELEN L. CALDWELL 26735 W 90TH ST LENEXA KS 66227-4059 (“Owner”) Contract number 1643293. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/ Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 9:00 a.m. on June 11, 2020, the following described Property: AS TO: HELEN L. CALDWELL, An undivided One and ninety-nine hundreths (1.99%) percent interest in all that certain piece, parcel or apartment and improvements, situate, lying and being in Shelter Cove on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Apartment 516, Harbour

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Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Phase 2, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Harbour Pointe Company, a South Carolina General Partnership, establishing said Horizontal Property Regime pursuant to the South Carolina Horizontal Property Act, said Master Deed being dated the 21st day of February, 1983, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, and Plat Book 31 at Page 59, and all amendments thereto. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, and common areas appertaining to the above described Apartment as set forth in the Master Deed, Amendments to Master Deed and By-Laws of Harbour Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Phase 2 and all amendments thereto. ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 37, contained in that certain Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations, Conditions, Etc. of Apartment 516, said Declaration being attached as an exhibit to the aforementioned Master Deed as amended. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/ Page: 138/1420 142/2159 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina. Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Harbour Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, and Plat Book 31 at Page 59, as amended. 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. The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2540.05. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Heritage Club Owners’ Association, Inc. v. GREGORY P. PLUNKETT dba NORTHEAST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 10 THISTLE LN RYE NY 10580-3948 (“Owner”) Contract number 9380. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/ Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 9:00 a.m. on June 11, 2020, the following described Property: AS TO: GREGORY P. PLUNKETT dba NORTHEAST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC, An undivided two (2.00%) percent interest in that certain condominium unit, lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Unit No. 3112, 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 20, 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. Owner is 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 on September 26, 1988 in Deed Book 511 at Page 933, as amended (the “Master Deed”) as provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, and 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. The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $3496.18. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Monarch at Sea Pines Owners' Association, Inc. v. ROY ARTHUR DUDDY 989 OCEAN BLVD #27 HAMPTON NH 03842 (“Owner”) Contract number 8403432. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on June 11, 2020, the following described Property: AS TO: ROY ARTHUR DUDDY Together with a remainder over in fee simple absolute as tenants in common with the other owners of all the unit weeks in the hereafter described Condominium Unit in that percentage interest determined and established by the aforesaid Declaration of Interval Ownership, Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations, Conditions, Etc. for the following described real estate located in the County of Beaufort, State of South Carolina as follows: UNIT WEEK 13 in UNIT NO 3641, in Monarch at Sea Pines, Horizontal Property Regime XXV, Phase VI-X, according to the Master Deed of American Resort Properties, Inc., dated May 18, 1982, as recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Deed Book 347 at Page 346, et seq. and as amended by Annexation Declaration of Phase VI-X, recorded in the Beaufort County Records, and all applicable amendments thereto. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 141/702 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina. Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Monarch at Sea Pines, Horizontal Property Regime XXV, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in Deed Book 347 at Page 346, et seq. and as amended by Annexation Declaration of Phase VI-X, recorded in the Beaufort County Records, and all applicable amendments thereto (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, 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. The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2667.30. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v. CHRISTOPHER H. GARDNER 911 PINE VALLEY LANE CINCINNATI OH 45245 JUDITH A. GARDNER 911 PINE VALLEY LANE CINCINNATI OH 45245 (“Owner”) Contract number 6133120. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on June 11, 2020, the following described Property: AS TO: CHRISTOPHER H. GARDNER JUDITH A. GARDNER An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5232 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat"). AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5232-G-41 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 138/2225 142/2157 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina. Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, 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. The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2872.92. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

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12 Tips From the Experts for Managing Screen Time for Kids K-8 During the Pandemic

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s parents continue to navigate the unexpected challenges of raising kids amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, Children and Screens is working with top experts in the fields of parenting, education, and child psychology to bring you a series of helpful hints and common-sense suggestions. Last month, we polled our experts about their top tips for toddlers and held an interactive webinar with more than 520 registrants to discuss that age group. This week, we’re proud to share 12 new advice geared towards parents of school-age children. FIND THE SILVER LINING Remember that a key part of resilience is trading the efficiency of school and work for connection with your child. You are in this together as a family, and you have everyone’s creativity to explore this new space. Use this time to create new rituals and new reminders of the joy in being a family! - Colleen Kraft, MD CREATE SCREEN-FREE ZONES As a family, agree on specific times and places during the day when you will just be together, without the disruption of checking your screen. Meals, bedtime, game time, and walks around the block are all good times to stash your device and be fully present with each other and with the moment. With so much of life happening on screens, we need to protect quality time and places where we can simply connect with ourselves

and each other, without digital distraction. - Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, Clinical and Consulting Psychologist, Cambridge MA

PICK AND CHOOSE While structure is important, worried children may benefit from daily “choices” to help them feel like they can still maintain some sense of control (especially when everything around them seems chaotic)! For instance, when school is over for the day, tell them it’s time to play a game, but they can choose which one. If butting heads, try to offer them one of two options. - Meredith Gansner, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cambridge Health Alliance PRIORITIZE AND ORGANIZE If you’re a parent who’s working virtually from home, be sure to set realistic goals and create a schedule to match your workday. Recognize what meetings you need to “attend,” and what may be less important. If you have asynchronous work to complete, prioritize the most important deliverables, and help your children to do the same. Some teachers have virtual lessons that would be helpful for your children. Some teachers have pre-recorded lessons that you and your child can view at a time that works for both of you. If this doesn’t work, use other free learning site resources to help out. There are plenty of them, for example, The Kahn Academy https://www. khanacademy.org/ - Colleen Kraft, MD

HOW CAN I HELP? Ask your children to come up with ways that they can help each other (and you). If they can’t think of anything, suggest ideas like “help each other not be bored,” or “help each other with schoolwork.” Post their “Helping Ideas” on the fridge and come up with new ideas every few days, or even every day. - Elizabeth K. Englander, PhD Director, Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center, Bridgewater State University WALK IT OUT Schedule breaks that involve physical activity and fresh air. Go for a walk, bounce a ball, skip rope, play hopscotch; the possibilities are endless when it comes to having fun and connecting with your child. Just make sure to follow all current social distancing guidelines any time you leave the house. - Colleen Kraft, MD MIX IT UP Treat your child’s mind with respect and kindness by mixing up the day with activities that’ll challenge different parts of their brain (e.g. reading versus math). Monitor your kids for signs of fatigue, increased irritability, distractibility, and fidgeting, and take breaks for physical activity when necessary. Oftentimes, screen use only stimulates the visual and auditory part of the brain, which means senses like smell, touch, taste, and temperature are not being adequately stimulated. What the brain doesn’t use winds up growing less developed, so varied activities and challeng-

Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Welcomes Four Cardiovascular Specialists Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort and Hardeeville, S.C. – May 11, 2020 – Hilton Head Regional Healthcare (HHRH) is pleased to welcome four cardiovascular specialists.

munity and we consider it an honor to have them join us as we continue offering a

Medical Center. Dr. Jonathan MacCabe earned his medical degree at the University of Tennessee and completed fellowships at Tulane University and Vanderbilt University. Dr. J. Calvin Sharp earned his medical degree and completed a cardiology fellowship at the Medical

Dr. Jonathan MacCabe Dr. Jay Kalan Dr. Jay Kalan, Dr. Jonathan MacCabe, Dr. J. Calvin Sharp, and Dr. Douglas Westveer began seeing patients at Hilton Head Heart locations on May 7th. They’ve joined Dr. Aaron Ford, Dr. Mark Lawton, and Monica Riley, DNP. “These outstanding physicians have served countless families in our communities for years and we are thrilled that they are joining the Hilton Head Regional Physician Network,” said Jeremy Clark, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare CEO. “Their skill and expertise are highly admired by the medical com-

full range of advanced cardiology care and treatment options closer to home for patients and their families.” Dr. Jay Kalan earned his medical degree at Virginia

Dr. Douglas Westveer Commonwealth University and completed an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at the University of Virginia

Dr. J. Calvin Sharp University of South Carolina. Dr. Douglas Westveer earned his medical degree at Michigan State University and completed a Cardiology Electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Illinois. To schedule an appointment, call 843-682-2800 or visit www.HHHeart.com to learn more. To learn more about these new providers, please contact PR Manager Daisy Burroughs at 803-833-0104, email daisy.burroughs@ tenethealth.com.

Everywhere That People Care The trusted Care magazine is now back in print as a regular contributor to The Island News, with Karen Mozzo as editor. Together we’ll deliver information, references, and options for a healthier life.

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es will help your child develop all of their senses. - Martin P. Paulus M.D. Scientific Director and President, Laureate Institute for Brain Research

LISTEN WITH YOUR EYES Non-verbal behavioral cues (such as a shrug of the shoulders or a furrowing of the brow) can provide helpful information about a child’s understanding of the content being shared with them. The same holds true even for online instruction. In the course of a lesson occurring in real time, make sure that your child presents both verbal and non-verbal cues to let the teacher know what may or may not be understood about a given concept, lesson, or assignment. - Fran C. Blumberg, Professor Division of Psychological & Educational Services, Fordham University MAKE DISTANCE SOCIAL Embrace the opportunity to be social with distant friends and family. It can be difficult to connect with loved ones in other parts of the world during busy days at school and work, however, consider the current situation an opportunity to connect/reconnect via video teleconferencing mediums. It can also be made into a fun, stress-free social studies “class” with your kids as they learn about other places, customs, and cultures. - Kara Bagot, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Psychiatry DO YOUR BEST Off-screen activities are great, but you won’t always

have the mental capacity to support non-screen tasks, and that’s totally fine. Fred Rogers once said: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things… my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” By social distancing, your family is helping. And if that means you need to let your kids have a little extra television time in the midst of a crisis, that’s okay. Just be sure to find media you trust and keep an eye on what your kids are watching. - Dr. Jessica Piotrowski, Director, Center for research on Children, Adolescents, and the Media, University of Amsterdam IT’S OK TO BE BORED! The next time your child complains to you about being bored, resist the urge to put a screen in front of them. Instead, let them sit with their boredom. It may make you both a bit uncomfortable at first, but it turns out that our brains are doing important work when we’re not actively engaged in a specific task. Neuroscientists call this the default mode of brain functioning, and it’s linked to a whole bunch of important skills, including self-awareness and empathy. So, instead of dreaming up another enriching activity to engage your children, let them get bored. Their developing brains will thank you. - Martin P. Paulus M.D. Scientific Director and President, Laureate Institute for Brain Research LET’S GET PHYSICAL Capitalizing on the ways in which digital technology can promote healthy activities

can be fun for both parents and their children while staying at home. Turn on your streaming music service and have a dance party with your kids, or go old school with a Wii Fit for solo or team exercise and competition. There are also a variety of free and subscription-based apps that have family fitness content to provide fun and engaging ways to interact and exercise as a family. - Kara Bagot, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Psychiatry As kids develop, experts recommend giving them more responsibility and autonomy, while at the same time keeping a close eye on their development and progress. It can be a challenging balance to strike, but hopefully these tips will help you and your kids find a safe, healthy, and happy middle ground as you grow and learn together. For more tips, and to have your questions answered by experts, visit: ABOUT CHILDREN AND SCREENS Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development is a 501C(3) national non-profit organization founded by Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra. Children and Screens advances interdisciplinary research, supports human capital in the field, informs and educates the public, and advocates for sound public policy for child health and wellness. https://www.childrenandscreens.com

Beaufort Memorial’s disinfection robot effective on COVID-19 By Marie McAden Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s high-tech disinfecting robot has added another microbial villain to its list of germ-destroying superpowers. Testing has shown the Xenex LightStrike Robot is 99.99 percent effective in eradicating SARS-CoV-2, the strain of coronavirus responsible for the global pandemic. “We are one of only two hospitals in the state – and the only one in the Lowcountry – with the LightStrike germ-zapping robot,” Beaufort Memorial Patient Safety Officer Ashley Hildreth said. “It’s a powerful tool that our custodial staff has been using since 2016 as part of our stringent cleaning and infection prevention protocols.” The hospital invested in the $100,000 LightStrike system to help reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA and C.diff. Nicknamed Violet, the robot uses high-intensity pulses of ultraviolet light to provide full spectrum disinfection. In tests performed last month at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute – one of the world’s leading independent research institutes working exclusively on infectious diseases – the LightStrike robot destroyed SARS-CoV-2 in two minutes. It is the only ultraviolet disinfection technology proven to work on the deadly novel coronavirus. The LightStrike disinfecting robot is currently be-

Violet is being used in the rooms of discharged COVID-19 patients and those awaiting COVID-19 test results. Photo by Paul Nurnberg. ing used by more than 500 healthcare facilities around the world, including the Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson Cancer Center. At Beaufort Memorial, Violet has been reassigned to specifically target the coronavirus and keep the highly infectious viral menace from spreading within the hospital. It is currently being used in the rooms of discharged COVID-19 patients and those awaiting COVID-19 test results, as well as emergency department rooms occupied by patients treated for respiratory issues. As a precaution, it is still disinfecting operating rooms between surgeries. Here’s how it works: After a room has been cleaned and thoroughly wiped down with disinfectant, Birdie Wright, a specially trained environmental services technician, wheels in the robot and sets it up to

zap any germs left behind on surfaces, fixtures and furniture. Violet scans the room to make sure no one is present and then raises to her full height of 5-foot 2-inches and begins her work. The pulsed xenon lamps in the robot generate bursts of high-intensity ultraviolet rays, hundreds of times more intense than sunlight. The flash of germicidal light damages the cell structure and stops the DNA repair mechanism for most microorganisms and pathogens – even those lurking in shadowed areas – in less than five minutes. “Nurses and staff can put their cell phones, badges, stethoscopes and other personal items in the room to disinfect them as well,” Hildreth said. “By controlling the germs in these places, we are able to reduce the bioburden in the entire hospital.”

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The number of Americans trying telemedicine has doubled during COVID-19, Mower study reveals The onset of COVID-19 has doubled the percentage of American adults who have tried telemedicine as an alternative to a doctor’s office visit, according to a survey by independent marketing, advertising and public relations agency Mower. The study, which surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults regarding their comfort level returning to various common activities when COVID-19 restrictions ease, revealed that while only 16% had used telemedicine in the past, another 17% have tried it for the first time since the crisis began. Another 52% report that while they still have not taken advantage of the service they would if the

need arose. Availability is also on the rise. While 20% of Americans report that their own healthcare provider and/or their child’s already offered telemedicine before the pandemic, another 20% say their providers have added the service since the crisis began. Providing telemedicine options reflects well on providers. Among respondents who indicate it’s a new service, 58% say the addition shows their provider is taking the situation seriously, 51% see it as a sign of commitment to patients, 46% believe it means the provider is modern and flexible, and 40% call it a smart business decision.

Telemedicine is one aspect of life that is likely to become more commonplace as we ease into a new normal following the COVID-19 pandemic and as Americans continue to approach daily activities with more caution.” Patients over the age of 65 are significantly more likely not to know whether their provider offers telemedicine (53% compared to 32% of adults overall). However, among those 65+ who indicate their provider began offering telemedicine during

COVID-19, 86% appreciate having the option to consult their doctor remotely. “Telemedicine is one aspect of life that is likely to become more commonplace as we ease into a new normal following the COVID-19 pandemic and as Americans con-

tinue to approach daily activities with more caution,” said Maggie Hooper, management supervisor and Mower’s Healthcare Specialty lead. “Healthcare providers should consider adding or enhancing telemedicine services, including clear communication on how patients can best access, use and pay for their virtual appointments.” The Mower study also revealed that only one in three Americans (34%) would feel comfortable going to a regular doctor/dentist appointment on the first day COVID-19 restrictions ease. Another 29% would feel comfortable by Day 30 and 18% would wait until Day 60.

ABOUT THE SURVEY Mower’s online nationwide survey was conducted April 8-10, 2020, with a random sampling of 1,000 adults ages 18+. Responses were obtained using Dynata, a research panel provider. The margin of error is +/- 3.1%. ABOUT MOWER Mower is a digitally integrated independent marketing, advertising and public relations agency with professionals in New York City, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, N.C., Cincinnati, and Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Syracuse N.Y.

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oday, I was faced with the question, "What is a belief you hold because of your mental illness? Do you still believe it?" Throughout my recovery, I have been different versions of myself, but still always on some level myself, depending on the varying degrees of my symptoms. Some beliefs have been delusional, some very dark and threatening, some completely euphoric. And as time passes, so do most of these beliefs. One belief however has come back time and time again like an old habit – the belief that I am unlovable.

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This is not about any lack of love in my life past or present. It's more about whether I am so inherently broken that I am incapable of truly feeling the love others give me. The early pages of "Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified" by Robert O. Friedel, M.D., mention how

my symptoms are not my fault, essentially saying I am wired differently from the neurotypical person. That's not to say I don't have a responsibility to seek treatment for and manage my symptoms, because I absolutely do. But having this illness in the first place is not because of any wrongdoing on my part. With my illnesses, I have inherited certain deficits. Some I can take an active role in diminishing, while others I can not. I review my history of unhealthy relationships on pretty much every level, and they all have one common

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denominator – me. At some point I have to stop pointing my finger at everyone else, then stop to take a long hard look at myself: the failed romances, the expired friendships, the countless ex-roommates that ran away screaming, the former employers that couldn't wait to get rid of me. Maybe the cold hard truth is "it's not them, it's me." Maybe there's a deficiency in me, where I don't know how to properly care for someone else or even properly care for myself. Something good and beautiful comes my way, but all I can do is stand

there, blinking repeatedly at it. Unlovable to me isn't about me growing to a bitter old age, standing outside in the rain, crying that no one loves me. I think maybe it's the complete opposite. I have all these people in my life who do love me and I have no idea what the hell to do with it. I imagine this message continually flashing across my brain – INPUT ERROR. Is this something that can actually be taught? Is there some version of insulin for my malfunctioning brain that cannot process an over-

dose of love? I have to convince myself on a daily basis that perhaps just because a belief feels real and true doesn't necessarily make it so. If I was this robotic being incapable of being loved by those around me, would they still continue to love me? How do I actually know I have experienced love first-hand, or do I just think I have, based on what others have told me? Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5.

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Truth, justice, and the American way

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ver the last two millennia, the peoples of spaceship Earth have been tutored about the fundamental value of the Truth (capital “T”) to the success of the human experiment. Moses received the Ten Commandments from the Lord of Hosts atop Mount Sinai, and the eighth one sets forth: “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor,” meaning that God condemns lying. Truth-telling is a covenant between God and Mankind, and the most obvious way to fulfill God’s eighth commandment is not to lie — NOT to intentionally deceive another by speaking falsehoods. In the New Testament, John 8:32 (King James version), it is written: “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” In his famous book, Walden (1854), Henry David Thoreau advised the American republic, “Rather than

love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” And no less a modern icon of American values than Superman (George Reeves, B&W TV, 1950s), championed “Truth, Justice and the American Way.” So, we have come to understand from the very highest authorities, that the Truth is demanded of us as a civilized society, and falsehood is to be shunned and damned as evil. Too many of our citizens have become infected with that insidious novel virus I have labeled DUMB-20a (aka virus of stupidity). Those infected parade around state capitols, bearing weapons that belong only

deaths of any country in the World. We still do! Falsehood 2: On Feb. 24, POTUS said “The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA …” and a day later “You may ask about coronavirus, which is very well under control in our country. We have very few people with it, and the people that have it are … getting better. They’re all getting better … As far as what we’re doing with the new virus, I think that we’re doing a great job.” Truth 2: Barely a month later, New York State alone had more than 300,000 infections. Falsehood 3: On Feb. 28, POTUS said “It’s going to disappear. One day, it’s like a miracle, it will disappear.” Truth 3: By May 14, more than 1.4 million American were confirmed as infected (an underestimation since 2 percent of the population has been tested) and at least 87,000 deaths (also an underestimation), which is

increasing by 2,000 or more each day. Falsehood 4: On March 6, POTUS boasted that “Anybody that needs a test, gets a test. They’re here. They have the tests. And the tests are beautiful.” Truth 4: On May 1, Congress’s own physician announced he did NOT have sufficient tests for every member of the Senate (n=100). Falsehood 5: On March 12, POTUS declared, “It’s going to go away … The United States, because of what I did and what the administration did with China, we have 32 deaths at this point ...” Truth 5: On April 26, a sad hallmark was reached: 58,671 deaths from COVID-19, more than the 52,220 courageous American service men and women killed in the yearslong Vietnam War. Truth 6: Here’s another Truth. “Time and Tide wait for no Man.” You might well add this corollary, “… nor for

COVID-19 or POTUS.” It is up to you, good citizens, to distinguish truth from falsehood; you possess the individual power to discriminate Truth from unTruth (in Texas, we just call it lying). If the citizens of our democracy do not have faith and confidence in our government leaders to tell the Truth, then we will have lost all that our core values once stood for. More than precious lives are lost when our collective faith in our government continues to erode. How shall we redeem that most precious of gifts, TRUTH? Would it not be a leader who tells us the Truth, instead of one who possesses a habitual and pathological dedication to Falsehood? David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999, and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate Judge from 2010 to 2015. He may be contacted at david.m.taub42@gmail. com.

A Mother’s Day moment between men

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on a battlefield; but since POTUS has declared “war” on COVID-19, they apparently have concluded that such stupidness is okay. These rebellious, selfstyled patriots scream for “liberty” and “freedom,” demanding to be emancipated from the “deep state,” i.e., our medical and science gurus. “Let my people go.” “Give me Liberty or Give me Death.” Sadly, many of them most likely will regret what they ask for. As deaths surpass a stunning 85,000 of our kinsmen, let’s reflect on some “Truths” recently handed to us, from the highest political “authority” in the realm. Falsehood 1: On Jan. 22, referring to COVID-19, POTUS said “We have it totally under control. … It’s going to be just fine.” Truth 1: Fewer than 100 days later, the USA had the largest number, by far, of COVID-19 infections and

n Sunday, Mother’s Day, I drove to the house we’re having renovated to rake leaves, which seem to fall yearround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. When I got there, I realized there was a person inside, sanding the walls. We had been pressing the builder to finish, now six months along, and this person had apparently been sent to prepare for the next day’s painting. After I’d raked for a while, the guy emerged from the front door, covered in white dust from the sanding and went to the hose to wash off. He was about 5-foot-6, stocky, Hispanic. We ex-

changed pleasantries. “Sure is hot, isn’t it?” I said. “Yes. Sure is.” “Working on Sunday, eh?” “Yes. Most Sundays. Seven days a week, I work.” He turned the hose on his head and washed the dust and grit from his face, as I returned to the raking. Then, after a minute, he asked, “It is a special day, no?” “Yeah,” I said. “It’s Mother’s Day.” “You know,” he said. “I have not seen my mother in 15 years.” “Fifteen years,” I said in surprise. “Where is she?” “In Mexico.” “Where in Mexico?” “Vera Cruz.” “I know where that is,” I said, not wanting to ask why

it had been so long since he’d seen his mother. I sensed he was in the country illegally and knew that one trip to Vera Cruz might mean he would never return to the United States and a job offering decent money, part of which he could send home to his mother. “Aw,” he continued. “My mother, she worked always to keep the family. My dad, we never knew him. My mother worked every day; even when she was eight months pregnant (holding out his hands to indicate a round belly), she worked. Then she came home and cooked and took care of us.” “It’s nice that you can help take care of her now,” I said. “I do,” he said. “I send

... I wondered if any subject besides mothers could bring two guys, who don’t know one another’s names, come from different cultures, and are probably 40 years apart in age, to talk so personally and share stories.” money to her every week. I did just this Friday.” “That’s good,” I said. Then, after a pause, I felt like talking. “My parents died a while back,” I said to him, “but my mom also was special. My dad always seemed too busy when I was a kid, but my mom had time — we played,

talked, went on hikes. I’ve never stopped appreciating her. None of us ever helped her around the house. She had a job, but none of the rest of us ever cooked.” A pause ensued. Then he said, “You know, I really miss my mom.” I thought I saw moisture forming in his eyes.

“Yeah, I know,” I said. “So do I.” My vision was getting blurry, too. “It’s tough,” he said. Then he shrugged and walked back inside the house. I raked a little more, filled a bag with leaves, hauled it to the curb, packed up, and drove back to our rental. On the drive, I wondered if any subject besides mothers could bring two guys, who don’t know one another’s names, come from different cultures, and are probably 40 years apart in age, to talk so personally and share stories. Maybe not, I thought. Donald Wright has been a Beaufort resident since 2014. Retired, he has authored several books.

Congress or the state may act but many won’t wait

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t’s Tuesday and I’m in my small, tastefully furnished office on Carteret Street. This morning I’ve got the “house blend” from Parker’s ($1.62) and a copy of the New York Times. The Times tells us that business owners want protection, a shield of sorts, from “lawsuits related to reopening the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.” “Government officials are beginning the slow process of lifting restrictions on economic activity in states and local areas across the country. But lobbyists say retailers, manufacturers, eateries and other businesses will struggle to start back if lawmakers do not place temporary limits on legal liability….” The coronavirus crisis has confirmed that we are a compassionate and generous species. One needs only to watch the news at 6 to see the grim-faced, exhausted nurses in order to visualize selfless-

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ness and sacrifice. However, there is another side to our national character called accountability. And accountability comes in different sizes, and shapes, and has it’s own enforcement apparatus. That apparatus usually involves lawyers and lawsuits. It is important to understand that the South Carolina General Assembly is the entity that controls who can sue in its Circuit Courts. It is also important to know there are U.S. District Courts, a separate system of accountability, but most “premises liability” lawsuits are filed in South Carolina’s Circuit

Although it is relatively easy to file a lawsuit in South Carolina, proving negligence is not always easy. In this case a customer who got the virus would have to point to a person, or a premises, and say, “I got my virus in this place, from him or from them.” Since the virus is pretty much everywhere, it may be hard to point to a specific person, a specific place, and find an expert — an epidemiologist — who can confirm that connection. But after pondering the likelihood of lawsuits for maybe 30 seconds, I’m willing to bet that any legislator who owns a big screen television — and who has watched personal injury lawyers advertise — knows the answer to this first question is, “Yes there will be lawsuits.” A second question is what “best practices” must a restaurant or retail owner follow in order to get the State’s protection from lawsuits.

What must a business do to make sure that its employees are reasonably safe and do not spread the virus to customers while we wait for a vaccine? The first thought that comes to mind is requiring testing of the sales clerks and wait staff; distancing; and using masks where feasible. This testing, followed up by continual antiseptic scrubbing, would not be a fail-safe solution, but it might be enough to give our Legislature license to extend lawsuit protection to small businesses across South Carolina. One wonders if the General Assembly capable of making a decision on this soon, in special session, before the dam breaks and the public reclaims their preferred tables and their favorite bar stools. And, of course, one wonders if the State of South Carolina is capable of this kind of large-scale testing?

The State Newspaper says South Carolina intends to test 220,000 people. The State says nursing home residents, correctional facilities and homeless shelters are first in line. Interestingly, restaurant and retail employees don’t seem to have a place in that line. Porch, patio and reconfigured indoor dining seem to be under way. It does not appear that some business owners are willing to wait for our Legislature to act. Or believe it will act. Perhaps the United States Congress, led by Mitch McConnell, will provide protection in a forthcoming relief package. But many local business folk seem to have made their own risk assessment and are going to take their chances. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

Christmas shopping comes to Bay Street in May

here it was in The Island News! An ad for one of the stores on Bay Street – Bay Street Treasures. Finally, they are open So, I got on the phone and started to call other stores downtown. Sure enough, stores were opening with “social distancing” in place. That is when I decided it was time to get my Christmas shopping done early. Maybe there would be a Black Friday sale. With five married kids and 12 grandchildren, my husband and I have many

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Courts. And South Carolina’s Common Law (court-made precedent) defines the duties a business owner owes to “invitees” and to employees. While the State courts continually revisit and refine that duty, the General Assembly makes the rules on what documents can be introduced into evidence; what questions can be asked of a witness; what instructions (charges) will be given to the jury. And right at the moment there are discussions under way among our legislators about placing limitations on those persons who file suit against small businesses in the aftermath of the pandemic. Presumably these discussions begin with a determination of whether plaintiffs — customers and employees — will actually sue business owners who stayed open during the lock-down or those businesses that open before a vaccine arrives.

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gifts to buy during the year, although his gifts are mostly cash. I suggested that maybe this year we could be more creative. After all, we have six months. I pulled out his Santa hat

and my Reindeer ears and we started at one end of Bay Street. Each store that was opened provided measures for social distancing along with hand sanitizers. Most of the owners had masks on and had signs up asking the customers to wear a mask too. No problem. After all, I am in that “senior” category! As I was filling my bags, I realized that many of the stores had sale signs up as an enticement. Not only did I benefit from buying gifts early, but I was able to take advantage of the pre-Christmas sales.

Oh, that is right, they were post “Pandemic Closing” sales. We both bought things for ourselves too. It was easy shopping since the stores are not crowded. We found ourselves browsing and we were being incredibly careful not to pick up every little thing we saw. When I went into Lulu Burgess for Christmas wrapping paper, I realized that I was not going to find any traditional wrapping paper. There were not any Christmas cards either. What did I expect? It is May. But that was okay, because

there were enough gift items to pick up and besides, we have two grandsons graduating from 5th grade that needed cards. Another thing I loved was The Emporium store which was selling locally made face masks. I bought eight, some of which I sent to relatives and a couple to keep for ourselves. My spouse liked the madras one, and I got a colorful pink and blue striped. We have both been complimented. But I am going to have to go back, because you need to have a clean mask each day

and I like the variety. Lastly, I must clarify, that Bay Street Treasures told me they would prefer that I call before I come. Like me, they must be careful. But that is fine. After all, we are all in this together, neighbors taking care of neighbors. So have a very Merry Christmas. Oh, never mind. Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

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Beaufort Academy to hold live, outdoor graduation June 13 From staff reports Beaufort Academy announced on its Facebook page on Monday, May 18 that the school will give its 22 graduating seniors “a live in-person outdoor ceremony that they have long envisioned” on at 10 a.m. June 13 at the Beaufort Academy football field. Beaufort County public schools are not currently planning to hold live, outdoor

graduation ceremonies for their graduates. “In the safest manner possible, BA graduates will be able to walk across the stage and have the chance to celebrate their high school achievements in front of their closest family members. In efforts to follow proper protocol, a limited number of tickets will be given out to keep our guest list small. You must have a

ticket to attend the event,” the statement reads. “The outdoor ceremony will be streamed through Facebook Live to allow extended family members, friends, and fellow BA students to view the ceremony online.” The release states guidelines from the governor, DHEC and the Centers for Disease Control will be followed. Among those guidelines: • All in attendance will

USCB seeking entries for ‘Art Speaks!’ USCB Center for the Arts invites all visual artists 18 and older living in Beaufort County to be part of an incredible art show this fall entitled “Art Speaks.” This exhibit is part of a special kick-off event at the Center called, “The Show Must Go On”. “Art Speaks” will be a special juried exhibit showcasing new works of art created during the COVID-19 pandemic. We

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you and your art? Were you inspired to express your emotions through your art? The theme does not have to be COVID related, only created between Feb. 1 and July 30. Images should be submitted to bhargrov@uscb.edu by 5 p.m. Aug.6. For more details and to register go to https:// www.uscbcenterforthearts. com/. For additional information, call 843-521-3135.

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• Microphones will be thoroughly sanitized after each speaker. • Graduates and guests must refrain from gathering in groups throughout our campus including the football field and parking lot, before and after the ceremony. • Chairs will be properly disinfected before and after use.

Whale Branch student earns State Fair scholarship The South Carolina State Fair has named Karamel Bryant of Whale Branch Early College High School as one of its 50 Ride of Your Life Scholarship recipients for 2020. The fair annually awards scholarships to South Carolina high school students planning to pursue their

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THEME: TONY WINNERS ACROSS 1. "A Visit from St. Nicholas" beginning 5. Clock std. 8. U-____ 12. *Webber's "Evita" collaborator 13. Away from wind 14. Boy Scout rank 15. Picnic invaders 16. Digestive aid 17. Change, as in the Constitution 18. *Like Tony Awards 2020 20. Entry document 21. Fill with spirits 22. 10 decibels 23. *"Kiss Me, Kate" composer/ lyricist 26. Sound of leaves in wind 29. Before, archaic 30. Admirer 33. "My bad" 35. Garments 37. Barbie's beau 38. Annoy a bedfellow 39. Result of too many drinks 40. Type of tunic 42. F in FWIW 43. Brown's beagle 45. *M in "M. Butterfly" 47. Bar association

48. "Mack the ____" 50. *Tony winner David ____ Pierce 52. *Musical with the most wins, with The 56. *Jellicles' cries 57. Vietnam's neighbor 58. Flu symptom 59. Pond buildup 60. Sunrise point 61. "Just ____ ____" 62. *4-time winner Tom Stoppard's output 63. Tap choice 64. Tallest volcano in Europe DOWN 1. Catch-22, e.g. 2. Brown bagger 3. *Before and after intermission 4. Final six lines of a sonnet 5. Sparkle 6. More than a scuffle 7. Like a ball ready for a drive 8. *Musical with most nominations 9. *Tony nominee, "Rock of ____" 10. Longer forearm bone 11. Bulb type 13. "All ____!" 14. Roof overhang

19. Humble requests 22. Pesky, clingy plant 23. Cribbage pieces 24. Un-written exams 25. Old episode 26. *"La BohËme," reimagined 27. Shower accessory 28. Erasable programmable read only memory 31. Thumbs-up 32. Gridiron official, for short 34. Blood fluids 36. *Coveted destination 38. Mix-up 40. Typically has April 15th as deadline 41. In the thick of 44. Falstaffian in body 46. Base of the decimal system 48. Cattle enclosure in African village 49. Pirate's "necklace" 50. *Setting of Tony winner 'Hadestown' 51. Vinyasa workout 52. #19 Down, sing. 53. *The Grand Slam of showbusiness, acr. 54. The Colosseum, today 55. Pura ____, or pure silk 56. Atlas page

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