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Some special ed students to get face-to-face instruction Beaufort County School District will provide half-day, hybrid model By Mindy Lucas The Beaufort County School District will provide in-person instruction to some of its special education students this fall, district officials say. The announcement was made at the school district’s Tuesday, Sept. 1 school board meeting. While the district still plans to open with virtual only instruction this week as it announced earlier in August, it will provide face-toface instruction for some students
with Low Incidence Disabilities (LID). Those include students with intellectual or cognitive disabilities, visual or hearing impairments or those in autism-focused classrooms. The families of 138 students with LID have requested the face-to-face instruction. The district currently serves approximately 220 LID students. “We have always maintained that virtual learning is not as ideal as face-to-face instruction,” Dep-
uty Superintendent and Chief of Schools Duke Bradley said. “This is particularly evident when it comes to meeting the needs of students with extreme intellectual and physical disabilities. When we say we want success for all students, this is exactly what we mean. As a consequence, we are taking steps to ensure that all students have the tools and instruction they need to make measured progress,” Bradley said. Federal law requires special ser-
vices for students with disabilities. Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, the district will provide half-day, face-toface instruction for these students in a hybrid model. DHEC’s Covid-19 metrics down Beaufort County School Superintendent Frank Rodriguez also noted at the Sept. 1 meeting that the county’s Covid-19 metrics, which includes the infection rate have dropped to medium risk. “If this positive trend continues,
we will be able to open schools to all of our students who desire a face-toface education sooner, rather than later,” he said. “This is what we all want because it’s best for our children. In the meantime, I’m glad we will be able to effectively serve certain special education students, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.” Mindy Lucas is the Beaufort reporter for The Island News and is a staff writer for Lowcountry Weekly. She can be reached at mindy.islandnews@gmail.com.
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City and county officials: Take the census – please! Lowcountry response lagging behind last tally By Mindy Lucas When it comes to counting its citizens, South Carolina and the Lowcountry are falling behind – not just compared to where other states and regions are now, but compared to the area’s own final response rates from ten years ago. Delays due to Covid-19 and an earlier than usual deadline have complicated matters, City of Beaufort’s communications and marketing manager Kathleen Williams said. So much so that city and county officials across the region got together recently to launch an area-wide Census Day, she said. Held Wednesday, Sept. 9, the day served as a reminder of the importance of answering the questionnaire and what having an accurate count can mean to communities across the Lowcountry. Beaufort County, for example, is down three-and-a-half percentage points from where it finished in 2010 in terms of its self-response rate, or the number of people who completed the survey themselves.
About 250 to 300 boats of all sizes and configuration cruised from The Sands Beach in Port Royal to the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge on Saturday during the Trump Boat Parade. Most of the participants gathered near The Sands, but many also joined the flotilla along the way in support of President Donald Trump’s re-election efforts. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
League of Women Voters hosting virtual candidate forums By Mike McCombs In an effort to make sure Beaufort County voters have the most detailed information possible about upcoming local and state elections, The League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island and the Bluffton Area and the Beaufort League have joined together to host virtual candidate forums via Zoom. The organizations are asking voters to register for the forums so that each candidate knows that as many of their constituents as possible are participating. The first forum will be for candidates for the Beaufort County Council at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Gerald Dawson (District 1) and Gerald Glover (District 3) will participate, though they are running unopposed. Brian Flewelling (District 5), also running unopposed,
declined to participate, according to the LWV. Jodie Srutter and Logan Cunningham, candidates for the District 7 seat for which the incumbent is not running, will both participate, as well. To register, visit https://bit. ly/328GoRw. The meeting ID is 822 1137 3891 and the passcode is 860746. Should voters have questions for the candidates relative to this campaign, they can send them to pafmontgomery@gmail.com ahead of time. The next scheduled forum will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 for the Beaufort County Board of Education. Voters may register for that forum at https://bit.ly/3jZjaDI.
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Registration still open for Beaufort River Swim By Mike McCombs One of the few area events to not be canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic is coming up next week, and the window of opportunity to register is closing soon. The Wardle Family YMCA will
HAVEN’T TAKEN THE CENSUS? If you haven’t completed the census, it’s not too late. Residents have until Sept. 30 to be counted. Call 844-330-2020 to answer questions by phone, or go online and fill out the questionnaire at https://my2020census. gov.
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DHEC directs BJWSA to remove signs on Beaufort River
From staff reports The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) on Wednesday, Sept. 2, directed Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) to remove swimming advisory
signs on the Beaufort River. The precautionary signs were erected August 27 after wastewater was released from a Parris Island pump station into the Beaufort River. The overflow occurred due to power failure.
BJWSA has a well-trained and experienced field operations crew to monitor our wastewater collection system. These crews maintain the sewer lines to ensure the safe daily delivery of an average of 9 million gallons of waste-
PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR SEPT. 10–16
Sept. 10 – Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Board, 2:30 p.m., watch on the County Channel or county’s Facebook page Sept. 10 – City of Beaufort Design Review Board Meeting, 2-5 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page
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Beaufort County seeking input on Whitehall Park
The Beaufort County Passive Parks Manager, in partnership with the City of Beaufort, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust and the Friends of Whitehall Park, are working together to develop a master plan for Whitehall Park. Visit https://bit.ly/2Gyhtys to fill out a brief survey about conceptual passive recreation opportunities for Whitehall Park. The online survey will be available until September 20. The County will use this feedback to finalize the master plan for the park. For more information, contact the Beaufort County Passive Parks Manager at 843-255-2152.
Coastline features new County leaders
A new episode of The County Channel’s series Coastline features two new members of County Administrator Ashley Jacobs’ leadership team.
Sept. 14 – Beaufort County Council Caucus, 5 p.m., Beaufort County Council Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., watch on the County Channel or county’s Facebook page Sept. 15 – Bluffton Township Fire District, 4 p.m., watch on the
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Coastline host Scott Grooms welcomes Interim Deputy County Administrator Robert Bechtold, and Assistant County Administrator Jared Fralix to The County Channel Studio. Mr. Bechtold, who recently retired from the United States Marine Corps, joined the County as an International County Management Association fellow this summer before taking on the role of interim Deputy County Administrator. Mr. Fralix began with the County as interim Director of Traffic Engineering. Coastline airs on The County Channel at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and at 9 a.m. Fridays at 9 a.m. Coastline is a monthly news show filmed in-studio and produced by The County Channel. Watch all programming for The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at The County Channel’s website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov.
US Chamber endorses Cunningham
The U.S. Chamber of Congress on Wednesday, Sept. 2, endorsed Rep. Joe Cunningham for re-election to Congress. Cunningham previously received the Chamber’s Jefferson-Hamilton award for his commitment to bipartisan solutions and the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-growth economic policies. The Chamber ranked Cunningham the fourth most bipartisan member of Congress. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy.
County spraying for mosquitoes
Beaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments through Friday, Sept. 11. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout
daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. For additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at (843) 255-5800.
County fee presentations online
The Beaufort County Natural Resources Committee recently hosted a work session to review draft studies to discuss impact fees. The meeting was broadcast on The County Channel and can be viewed at https://bit.ly/336uBCG. The public was invited to submit comments before the meeting and feedback was incorporated into the work session presentations hosted by Committee Chairwoman Alice Howard and Colin McAweeney of TischlerBise. To see the Beaufort County Impact Fee Results presentation, visit https://bit.ly/3h9sOBF. To see the Beaufort County School District Impact Fee presentation, visit https://bit.ly/2R4Jobo.
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Lowcountry Kappa Deltas help local charities during pandemic From staff reports Lowcountry Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter members have worked together on three community-service projects during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though they could not hold face-to-face meetings. Donations from the local Kappa Deltas benefited CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort) and Bluffton Self Help. Teens living in CAPA’s shelter needed school supplies, as fall classes got under way. So Lowcountry Kappa Deltas contributed nearly
$300 in backpacks, paper, pens, notebooks, and other school supplies. Over the summer, Kappa Deltas “cleaned their closets for CAPA.” More than a dozen large bags of clothing, books, toys and other gently-used household items were delivered to CAPA’s Closet Thrift Store in Beaufort. The donations filled an SUV from top to bottom. Lowcountry Kappa Deltas also contributed to the “End Period Poverty” project, sponsored by Bluffton Self Help. Kappa Deltas donated nearly $200 in feminine hy-
women, who live in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Okatie, Ridgeland and Beaufort. The Lowcountry Chapter is one of 224 active Kappa Delta alumnae chapters across the country. The local Alumnae Chapter has been recognized for community service and programs by Kappa Delta, a national organization for collegiate and alumnae women. For more information, email kdjeanette@aol.com or visit lowcountry.kappadelta.org or Facebook at Low Country, SC Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter.
giene supplies such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and disposal underwear for local girls and women who cannot afford those items. Lowcountry Kappa Deltas Alumnae Chapter is a diverse group of community-minded
SC Farm Bureau hosts Ag Secretary Purdue for roundtable
From staff reports South Carolina Farm Bureau hosted a roundtable with United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, South Carolina Farm Bureau President Harry Ott and Farm Bureau members. The roundtable, held September 2 in Hampton
County, gave Farm Bureau members the opportunity to discuss various agricultural topics and hear more about United States Department of Agriculture’s programs. “We are very fortunate to have someone in Washington like Secretary Perdue,” said SCFB President Harry Ott. “He understands a farmer’s perspective and more importantly he wants
to listen to know more about what’s happening daily on our farms and in our rural communities.” The panel discussed important agricultural issues including access to labor, feral hogs, rural broadband and relief programs. The Secretary was also able to hear from specialty crop farmers, like mariculturists, on ways the USDA could help support
them. “It was great to have an opportunity to meet with the United States Secretary of Agriculture yesterday,” said Chris Stevens, chair of the SCFB Young Farmers and Ranchers committee. “Everyone in attendance could tell that he and the USDA have the interest of our South Carolina farmers in mind.” Participants were: Antho-
Bureau is a grassroots, non-profit organization that celebrates and supports family farmers, locally grown food and our rural lands through legislative advocacy, education and community outreach. The organization, founded in 1944, serves more than 100,000 member families in 47 chapters. For more information, please visit www.scfb.org.
ny Gray (Hampton), Walter Mack (Beaufort), Jeff Massey (Charleston), Robert Mixon (Hampton), Brad O’Neal (Allendale), Joe Oswald (Allendale), Don Sharp (Allendale), Rachael Sharp (Allendale), Chris Stevens (Horry-Loris), Wesley Ulmer (Colleton), Landy Weathers (Orangeburg) and Gary Youmans (Hampton). South Carolina Farm
Agriculture Technology Campus in Hampton County to create more than 1,500 jobs From staff reports Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink and GEM Opportunity Zone Fund, announced plans Wednesday, Sept. 2, to establish a stateof-the-art 1,000-acre agriculture technology campus in
Hampton County. The combined $314 million investment is expected to create more than 1,500 new jobs over the next five years. The Agriculture Technology Campus will include greenhouses for locally grown, pesticide-free tomatoes, leafy greens, blueber-
ries and other produce; a 150,000-square-foot distribution center; and a co-packing facility. This announcement marks one of the largest agriculture investments in South Carolina history. LiDestri Food and Drink, a leading food, beverage and spirits co-packing company, will lead the co-packing fa-
cility. This facility will allow both campus growers and other South Carolina farmers to process produce, making items such as salsa, pesto and other products. LiDestri Food and Drink will handle the processing, packaging, shipping and logistical needs for the Agriculture Technology Campus.
This controlled environment food production model helps meet the demand of grocery chains and consumers for fresh and reliable produce. The model of growing and sourcing locally grown foods helps ensure food supply chain security, which has been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, and
minimizes operating expenses through co-location. The campus is expected to be operational in 2022 with full operation expected by 2025. Individuals interested in joining the Agriculture Technology Campus or LiDestri Food and Drink team should visit https://www. agtechcampus.com/.
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Ross Watson, M.D. to Beaufort Memorial Primary Care
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o provide greater access to primary care for the community, Beaufort Memorial has added board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Ross Watson to the medical staff at its Beaufort Memorial Primary Care practice. Dr. Watson comes to the the Lowcountry from his residency at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He joins board-certified internists Drs. Andrea Hucks and Alejandro Garcia Salas, and board-certified nurse practitioners Mary Beth Donovan, Ronda O’Connell and Amy Wagner at the practice. A California native, Dr. Watson served on emergency medical services crews through-out the West before attending medical school. During residency he volunteered at an outreach center for runaway and homeless youth. Beaufort Memorial Primary Care provides a full range of general adult outpatient medical care with an emphasis on wellness and chronic disease management and prevention.
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While three percentage points might not seem like much, for every person not counted, an “undercount” can translate into approximately $3,000 per person per year for the next decade in loss revenue, according to several financial analysis studies done from previous undercounts. “So that’s not good,” Williams said of the lagging response rate. “We need to work on that.” Meanwhile, officials across the Lowcountry are trying to “shine a light” on why taking the census is so important. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, census data helps communities to get their fair share of the more than $675 billion per year in federal funding – funding that goes to schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.
Businesses use census data to decide where to build factories, offices and stores, which leads to job creation, while developers use the census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods. In addition, local governments use the data for public safety and emergency preparedness and planning. Finally, one of the most significant ways in which census data is used is in determining Congressional and state legislative districts, or apportionment. Apportionment is the process of dividing the 435 memberships, or seats, in the House of Representatives among the 50 states. After each census, the results are used to calculate the number of House seats each state receives. Apportionment and federal funding is why it’s so important for municipalities to have as accurate a count as possible, Williams said.
“That’s why the (Census Bureau) tries to get cities and states to work with them, because it does affect what we can do in terms of funding,” she said. In the last several years, the City of Beaufort has received federal funding for a number of projects including repairs to the Arsenal, infrastructure work at Waterfront Park, the Boundary Street construction project and the current Mossy Oaks Stormwater Drainage Project. And now with a Sept. 30 deadline looming large, area officials are trying to make sure the Lowcountry doesn’t come up short. “That’s why we need to shine a light on this,” Williams said. “And remind people to fill out the census and it’s so easy to do.” Mindy Lucas is the Beaufort reporter for The Island News and is a staff writer for Lowcountry Weekly. She can be reached at mindy.islandnews@gmail.com.
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City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposals RFP 2021 - 108 FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING PROGRAM The City is requesting proposals from licensed and qualified contractors to train 24 Nationally Registered Basic Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT-B) to meet all knowledge and skill requirements to test for Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Advanced (NREMT-A) certification. This is a grant funded project through a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. All applicable policies of FEMA, as well as state and federal legal requirements shall apply. The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website, https://www.cityofbeaufort. org/165/Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator. THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE IS 3:00 P.M. ET ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2020. “EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY”
City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposals RFP 2021 - 105 DOWNTOWN OPERATIONS BUILDING 500 CARTERET 2ND FLOOR RENOVATION The City is seeking qualified, licensed contractors to renovate the upstairs office spaces of the 2nd story of 500 Carteret Street to incubator office suites similar to the Beaufort Digital Corridor on the 1st floor of the building. The Design Build team will be expected to work collaboratively with the City of Beaufort in developing project programming and master planning for the project. The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website, https://www.cityofbeaufort. org/165/Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator. THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE IS 2:00 P.M. ET ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2020.
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: BRANDYE KEISA CREW , 3397 BAYMOUNT WAY, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312- 1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2508-W13O. Deed recorded in Book 3715, Pages 2743, Mortgage in Book 3715, Pages 2748. Total amount presently delinquent $14,698.64, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $406.80. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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. PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: TANYA MICHELLE ORTIZ , 2803 CAMBRIC DR, HOPE MILLS, NC 28348-8014 A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312- 1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1407-W37B. Deed recorded in Book 3482, Pages 1280, Mortgage in Book 3482, Pages 1285. Total amount presently delinquent $28,852.17, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $406.80. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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. PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
SO HOW ARE WE DOING?
For comparison, the following are self-response rates for cities and townships around the Lowcountry as well as state and national rates. The percentages do not include response rates collected by census workers, which are also compiled and can be found along with other state-by-state response rate data at www.2020census.gov.
2020 Census*
2010 Census
To Date
Final Response Rate
*As of Sept. 3
Beaufort County
49.1%
53.5%
City of Beaufort
51.2%
66.5%
Port Royal
44.6%
56.8%
Hilton Head
41.9%
42.9%
Bluffton
65.0%
72.1%
South Carolina
59.2%
64.7%
United States
65.3%
66.5%
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: WILLIAM BRYANT EARLY, JR. & JEAN CULLER EARLY, 801 ARBORDALE AVE, HIGH POINT, NC 27262-4623 A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312- 1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1605-W34E. Deed recorded in Book 3797, Pages 1135, Mortgage in Book 3797, Pages 1140. Total amount presently delinquent $30,102.93, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $6.80. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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. PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: KENNETH W. BARNETT, JR & KIMBERLEY L. BARNETT, 4240 WOODSIDE DR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407 A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312- 1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1301-W14B. Deed recorded in Book 3586, Pages 3131, Mortgage in Book 3586, Pages 3136. Total amount presently delinquent $17,920.81, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $6.90. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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. PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: MAURICE W. MISSICK , 1722 PINEHURST DR, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407-3542 A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312- 1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2509-W38B. Deed recorded in Book 3701, Pages 1499, Mortgage in Book 3701, Pages 1504. Total amount presently delinquent $26,394.01, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $6.90. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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. PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
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Growing up outside of Las Vegas, Brian Fackrell was often up to no good. This prompted his mother to jokingly refer to him as that Rotten Little Bastard. Many years later, when Brian and his wife and kids moved to the verdant Lowcountry of South Carolina from the Nevada desert, they not only found a new home, but a new lifestyle. This big city worldliness meets relaxed southern charm is reflected in the quality of each handcrafted bottle of spirits from Rotten Little Bastard Distillery. Local products are used to create our spirits, while sustainable packaging shows our family’s commitment to the future. At our Distillery, you will be treated like an old friend and that comfortable Lowcountry relaxed feeling will follow you home in every bottle. Beaufort residents since 2003; RLB is family owned and operated. Our Craft Distillery uses local ingredients, made in the USA bottle, and we partner with Whippoorwill Farms in Ridgeland they take our spent mash and feed it to pigs and chickens. You can take a tour of the Distillery and we offer Tasting Tours for $10, which includes a free shot glass. Afterwards, you can buy a bottle of our Vodka, Moonshine And Bourbon. People can taste our spirits and get a behind the scenes look at how its made.
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Lowcountry Montessori reports COVID-19 cases From staff reports Beginning Friday, Sep. 4, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) began providing a school report that includes for every school both cumulative and rolling 30-day counts of confirmed COVID-19 cases among students, teachers and faculty members. The data will be updated on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. As of Tuesday, Sept. 8, two schools in Beaufort County had reported cases of among students. Lowcountry Montessori and May River High School have each reported less than five positive cases. Beaufort County School District began virtual learning Tuesday, Sept. 8. Beaufort Academy, which began in-person learning on August 12, has reported no positive cases, according to DHEC. There were no cases reported among faculty. John Paul II and St. Peter’s Catholic are not listed in the report. Neither are the Department of Defense Education Activties (DoDEA) schools at Laurel Bay. DHEC clarifies CDC data On Thursday, Sept. 3, DHEC attempted to clarify misunderstanding around newly released data from the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) regarding deaths associated with COVID-19. Provisional death data updated by the CDC last week shows that for six percent of COVID-19 deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause of death mentioned. The remaining 94 percent of deaths were among people with other underlying or contributing conditions but COVID-19 was still a factor in the deaths. Cause of death, as listed on a death certificate, includes an immediate cause, intermediate causes, underlying cause, and contributing conditions. A common example of cause of death involving COVID-19 would have acute respiratory distress syndrome as the immediate cause of death, which is the ultimate condition that caused the death. The intermediate cause of death would have been pneumonia, with
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from page A1 Memorial Hospital, has been added to the event, thus the name change. In addition to the 5K, there are numerous options for swimmers. Participants may compete in one of the two swims – the 3.2 mile competitive swim or the 1-mile non-timed Fun Swim – and can add the 5K run to either swim or participate tandem-style with a 2-person team (one person swims and the other person runs).
THE LAST WEEK Monday, Sept. 7 New S.C. Cases: 590 S.C. deaths: 19 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 13 Beaufort Co. deaths: 1 Percent Positive: 11.2 Sunday, Sept. 6 New S.C. Cases: 603 S.C. deaths: 10 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 43 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 12.6 Saturday, Sept. 5 New S.C. Cases: 918 S.C. deaths: 32 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 38 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 12.7 Friday, Sept. 4 New S.C. Cases: 1,511 S.C. deaths: 37 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 37 Beaufort Co. deaths: 2 Percent Positive: 18.3 Thursday, Sept. 3 New S.C. Cases: 1,084 S.C. deaths: 12 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 38 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Percent Positive: 16.5 Wednesday, Sept. 2 New S.C. Cases: 601 S.C. deaths: 26 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 18 Beaufort Co. deaths: 1 Percent Positive: 19.6 Tuesday, Sept. 1 New S.C. Cases: 761 S.C. deaths: 37 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 30 Beaufort Co. deaths: 1 Percent Positive: 22.4
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THE NUMBERS From S.C. DHEC Totals As of Monday, Sept. 7 S.C. confirmed cases: 123,552 S.C. probable cases: 2,055 S.C. confirmed deaths: 2,767 S.C. probable deaths: 140 Beaufort County cases: 4,949 Beaufort County deaths: 69 THE AVERAGES Last week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 866.9 Previous week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 782.7 Two weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 755.6 Three weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 790.9 Four weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1074.4 Five weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,418.1 Six weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,449.6 Seven weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,860.2 Eight weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,663.1 Nine weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,604.1 10 weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1,263.6 Last week’s 7-day average new cases, county: 31.0 Previous week’s 7-day average new cases, county: 23.1 Two weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 29.0 Three weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 35.7 Four weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 65.4 Five weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 83.3 Six weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 83.9 Seven weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 72.4 Eight weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 72.6 Nine weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 52.4 10 weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: 38.9
COVID-19 as the underlying cause of death. The underlying cause of death is the condition that leads, via intermediate causes, to the immediate cause of death. Contributing factors could have been asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, or any other illness or condition that may have made the condition that was the cause of death worse than it would have been. This is not new information. It’s been understood for quite some time that individuals with certain underlying conditions are at greater risk for severe illness and death, which is why DHEC provides underlying health conditions data, also called comorbidity information, for COVID-19-associated deaths
on its county-level dashboard, under the “Deaths” data section.
House Districts 118, 120, 123; and State House Districts 121, 122, 124 – are tentative. The Island News will update this story when plans are concrete. The League of Women Voters has long one of the
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DHEC protocols, as well the City of Beaufort mask ordinance, will be followed, including social distancing for participants before the swim and during the run. All spectators should wear a mask and social distance. There is free parking in the downtown Beaufort waterfront park parking lot until noon. “The addition of the 5K is something we have wanted to incorporate into the BRS for a few years, and while this kick-off year for the BRS+5K is not what we imaged, we pivoted and are grateful to be able to host an athletic event right now,”, Y Healthy Living Program Director and BRS+5k Event Director Denice Fanning said in a release. “We appreciate Beaufort Memorial signing on as our inaugural 5K sponsor as well as allowing use of their dock for the Fun Swim again this year.” The BRS is a fundraiser that benefits the YMCA Learn to Swim Program. According to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of adults in the United States can’t swim the length of a pool, which puts them at risk of being one of the 10 people who drown every day in the U.S. Registration is online only and ends on Thursday, Sept. 17. There is no same-day registration this year. Swimmers will be racing “with the tide” making this year’s race start extra early – the start-time for the 3.2-mile race is 7:15 a.m. with the Fun Swim starting at approximately 7:30 a.m., when the competitive swimmers have passed the Beaufort Memorial day dock (the fun swim start location). Check-in starts at 6 a.m. at the downtown Beaufort Marina parking lot. All swimmers will be bused within social distancing guidelines (so more trips on the bus with fewer swimmers on board, thus the extra early start time) to their respective starting points by Y staff. Visit beaufortriverswim.com to register and get more details.
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CIT training benefits law enforcement, mentally ill
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or a long time there existed a friction between law enforcement and those with mental health issues. The friction was rooted in a misunderstanding on both ends. In 2004 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) S.C. implemented a program to held build a bridge between these two communities. The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) originally known as "The Memphis Model" was first developed in 1988 and has since spread throughout the country. The CIT program includes members of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals who live with
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mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families, and other advocates. Unfortunately individuals with mental disorders can end up in the criminal justice system because of the lack of understanding regarding their illness related behaviors. The CIT program encourages an alternative to aid in access to much needed medical
treatment by altering the interactions between those with mental illnesses and the first responders. There is an emphasis on safety regarding all parties involved. Research shows higher success rates in serious crisis situations within communities that actively participate in the CIT Program. Sherri Cloud, NAMI S.C. CIT Director explains, "South Carolina started the 5 Day CIT trainings in 2004. Currently we average about 20-24 5 day CIT trainings a year. Of course, that's in a year without COVID-19. We also have a two hour in-service class that we provide for first responders."
Cloud is the CIT director, but NAMI S.C. Executive Director Bill Lindsey overseas the program for South Carolina. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office became an active participant in the CIT program within the first couple of years the program was implemented in South Carolina. Before the CIT program came to Beaufort options were limited to ambulance assistance when it came to calls related to those with mental health issues. Law enforcement would try their best to diffuse the situation, but lack of training made this difficult.
Staff Sergeant Eric Angstadt has been with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for more than 14 years. He explains, “the CIT program was very informative. Since I have been in law enforcement I would say that in the last 5 to 10 years, we have been handling more (mental health related) calls than when I started. It was very helpful to know that there are a lot of resources out there to assist law enforcement as well as the people we are trying to help.” The CIT program helps build a bridge by showing the daily struggles of a person with mental illness as well as their loved ones. It
can be a huge relief to see an officer with the designated CIT green pin on his uniform helping your loved one in a crisis situation. Angstadt says, “Whether you have two years or 15 years of law enforcement experience, I highly recommend CIT training.” The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office participation in the CIT program shows the efforts they are making to go above and beyond to serve their community. 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.
HealthWell Foundation launches new fund to assist Medicare patients living with prostate cancer Beaufort Memorial to host free COVID-19 testing events
From staff reports Beaufort Memorial (BMH) will host two more free COVID-19 testing events this month in Northern Beaufort County. The events, in partnership with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department, Port Royal Police Department and South Carolina National Guard, are part of a statewide effort to provide broad access to testing, especially in rural areas. Testing will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Beaufort Memorial Port Royal Medical Pavilion (formerly the Keyserling Cancer Center) at 1680 Ribaut Road in Port Royal. Who should get tested You and members of your household should consider getting tested if you: • Came back from travel in
the last few weeks; • Had out-of-town guests; • Attended any kind of gathering (e.g. wedding, funeral, BBQ, party, family reunion); • Have children heading back to school (kids often don’t have symptoms but can pass the virus on to teachers, classmates, family, etc.); • Think you might “just have a cold or allergies”; • Have a coworker, family or friend with symptoms. Please note that a negative test result is only a snapshot in time but can help assure you aren’t currently spreading the virus. Incubation for this virus is around seven days, so testing earlier than seven days after exposure may provide a false negative test result. Testing and reporting process All testing is on a first-come, first-served basis. A physi-
cian’s order is not required. Participants are encouraged to complete and print two copies of the COVID-10 testing form which can be found at BeaufortMemorial.org/ FreeCOVID-19TestingEvents. Bring the completed forms to the testing event. Blank forms will also be available onsite. Beaufort Memorial staff will collect test specimens using kits supplied by DHEC. Tests will be run through DHEC’s state laboratory and BMH staff will notify patients about their results within 48 hours after DHEC provides them. The BMH Infection Prevention team will call anyone who tests positive and provide detailed instructions for self-isolation, self-care and home disinfection. Those who test negative will receive a text notification or phone call. Participants should expect to receive results within five to seven days after test collection.
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Hilton Head Regional Healthcare welcomes Riverside Women’s Care to Hilton Head Hospital
“We are incredibly excited to have Riverside Women’s Care providers on the island and serving patients in our hospital,” said Jeremy Clark, Market Chief Executive Officer of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare. “This team of highly-trained, compassionate medical professionals have already impacted the lives of many people within our system and I am confident that this will continue for many years to come.” Dr. Lynn Norton is the Medical Director of OB/GYN Services at Hilton Head Regional Healthcare.
“Riverside Women’s Care will be adding a Hilton Head office location,” said Dr. Norton. “This is such a great opportunity to improve the care in our community and we are grateful for everyone’s support!” With years of experience, our Riverside Women’s Care physicians and midwives demonstrate professionalism and expertise at every level. Offering a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services from your initial exam, to childbirth and through menopause and beyond, our goal is to offer patient centered medi-
cal care based on mutual trust and communication. Providers at Riverside Women’s Care are: • Ardra R. Davis-Tolbert, M.D. • Erica Downey, MD FACOG • Deana Harmon, DO • Meredith Mitchell, M.D. • Lynn B. Norton, M.D. • Claude Tolbert, Jr. M.D., FACOG • Halle M. Welch, MSN, CNP, CNM, NCMP • Shawna M. Thompson, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC • Ross Spires, D.O. • Ultrasonographers
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Fund Provides Copayment and Premium Assistance The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, has launched a new fund to provide copayment and premium assistance to Medicare patients living with prostate cancer. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $8,000 in financial assistance for a 12-month grant period to eligible patients who have annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level. “A prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, scary, and costly. HealthWell’s new copay assistance program is a welcomed option to help patients better afford their prescribed treatment. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, financial barriers are more stressful than ever, and this new fund will provide a critical safety net for patients in need," said Jamie Bearse, CEO of ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer. Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow out of control. Some prostate cancers grow and spread quickly, but most grow slowly. Almost all prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas, which develop from the gland cells. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. In 2020, the ACS estimates approximately 192,000 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed and over 33,000 deaths will occur as a result of the disease. Approximately 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is more likely to develop in older men and in African-American men. About 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older, and it is rare in men under 40. The average age at diagnosis is about 66. There is a continued rise in the cost of cancer treatments. Addressing the critical need to relieve the financial burden for patients and their families face is paramount. Recognizing these fi-
nancial disparities, especially among Medicare patients, and providing resources to enable access to treatments that would otherwise be prohibitive due to cost, will help allay the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis. “A prostate cancer diagnosis can be devastating to the patient and his family and decisions regarding treatments and the costs of those treatments can pose additional stress and anxiety, especially for patients on Medicare,” said Alan Klein, Chief Development Officer at the HealthWell Foundation. “We are particularly proud to add this fund to our growing list of available financial resources for the Medicare community. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are now able to provide a financial lifeline to ensure that Medicare patients living with prostate cancer are able to start or continue critical, possibly lifesaving, treatments they otherwise would not be able to afford.” To determine eligibility and apply for financial assistance, visit HealthWell’s Prostate Cancer – Medicare Access Fund page. To learn how you can support this or other HealthWell programs, visit HealthWellFoundation. org. Additional information and resources: the HealthWell Foundation A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 70 disease areas for more than 500,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $1.6 billion in grant support to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that
cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly. HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 33rd on the 2019 Forbes list of the 100 Largest U.S. Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org. ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. We’re building Generation ZERO, the first generation of men free from prostate cancer, through our national run/walk series, education and patient support programs, and grassroots advocacy. ZERO is a 501(c) (3) philanthropic organization recognized with four out of four stars by Charity Navigator, accredited by the Better Business Bureau, with regional chapters across the country. We dedicate 86 cents of every dollar to research and programs. To learn more, visit: https://zerocancer.org/. Triage Cancer Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides education on the practical and legal issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through free events, materials, and resources. Triage Cancer also offers an educational blog (https://TriageCancer. org/blog) and hosts CancerFinances.org, a toolkit to help people effectively navigate finances after a cancer diagnosis. Triage Cancer educates and empowers those diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers as they focus on living their best lives beyond diagnosis. Because for as long as there are questions, we’ll have answers.
EDUCATION & SPORTS
Beaufort Academy battles to the end for first 11-man win By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com The sense throughout the evening at Beaufort Academy on Friday night was that Bethesda Academy would make a comeback. The only question was whether the host Eagles could hang on. And when the time came, BA’s defense was up to the task. The Eagles made a goalline stand in the final seconds to preserve a thrilling 36-28 victory over last year’s SCISA 1A runner-up, earning the first 11-man football win in the program’s history after moving up from the 8-man ranks this season. Despite holding a twoscore lead for much of the night, BA coach Mark Clifford and crew couldn’t exhale until the very end. “That was a great game, an exciting game. The fans must have loved it,” Clifford said. “I
other side of the ball with 3:05 left in the half to give the Blazers a chance to tie before halftime, but the BA defense made another big stand to preserve the lead at the break. McKay got the better of the Eagles’ defense in another big spot, spinning out of a tackle on fourth-and-1 from midfield and bolting to the end zone, but BA stopped the conversion attempt to maintain a 22-20 advantage with 3:35 left in the third quarter. When Jones went to the sideline with cramps on the next series, it seemed like the Eagles might be in trouble. But Ja’Sean Lawson and Elijah Fess stepped in and plowed ahead, and Fess capped an impressive drive with a TD run followed by a Lawson two-point conversion to make it a 10-point game. “In practice, we have multiple running backs and one just keeps topping the oth-
didn’t love that much. Golly.” He might not have enjoyed the roller coaster ride, but Clifford had plenty of affection for the way his team performed. From the opening drive, the Eagles were the aggressors, steadily moving down the field before Jaxen Porter punched it in from the 1 for an early 6-0 lead. The good feelings didn’t last long, as Bethesda star Antjuan McKay swung a short pass out to Carlton Brown on the Blazers’ first offensive play and watched Brown race up the left sideline all the way to the end zone. The Eagles didn’t fold, though, and Carlos Jones put them back on top with a 14yard touchdown run before Devonte Green’s 32-yard interception return for a score really put BA in command. McKay answered with a long touchdown run and came up with an interception on the
er,” BA quarterback Braydon Dineen said. “It just keeps building from there, and every practice they get better.” Dineen got the ball back for the Eagles with an interception of McKay and returned it to the Bethesda 19, setting up Fess’ second TD run of the quarter, but BA couldn’t convert the two-point try, keeping it a two-score game and leaving a glimmer of hope for the Blazers. Bethesda’s offense was out of sync all night, plagued by penalties and dropped passes, but the Blazers started to click just in time to make it a wild finish. McKay and Brown hooked up for another passand-run for a long TD, and McKay ran in the conversion to pull with 36-28 with 7:56 left. The Blazers got the ball back with 2:51 left and had first-and-goal at the 7 with 1:35 to play when BA’s de-
Beaufort Academy running back Carlos Jones takes the ball from quarterback Braydon Dineen during the first half of their non-conference football game against Bethesda Academy on Friday at Merritt Field. The Eagles won the contest 36-28 and improved to 1-1. Photo by Bob Sofaly. fense stood up strong and made five straight plays to keep the ball out of the end zone. A penalty on fourth down gave Bethesda one last chance from the 5, but the Eagles stepped up one last time to preserve the win.
“They stepped up,” Clifford said. “They can take a lot of stuff from this game that they can carry on for the rest of the season.” The Eagles (1-1) are scheduled to travel to Colleton Prep next Friday.
JPII shuts out Lions to earn first win for Myers
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From staff reports John Paul II Catholic School announced that three seniors – Taylor Michael, Neil Bunce, and Steven Schidrich – were chosen last spring as the 2020 representatives for the American Legion Palmetto Girls State and Boys State. While the summer sessions were canceled due to COVID-19, all delegates who completed the registration process were considered “selected delegates” for the 2020 session. "Though our student delegates were unable to attend, they were chosen to represent JPII based on their character, leadership skills, and a strong desire to be a part of Palmetto Girls and Boys State," Assistant Principal Heather Rembold said in a release. "The scholarship possibilities, as selected delegates, are extensive, and we are excited for all three of our students – Taylor, Neil, and Steven – as future leadership opportunities become available."
By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com With the weight of a 10game losing streak over the past two seasons on its shoulders, it would have been easy for John Paul II to fold in crunch time Friday night. But the Golden Warriors stood tall in the big moments down the stretch and held on for a 6-0 road win over St. Andrew’s —
the program’s first under second-year coach Chris Myers. It wasn’t pretty — Jeremiah Young’s 1-yard touchdown run provided the only scoring — but the result was beautiful for a team that hadn’t won since the SCISA 2A semifinals in 2018. “We had some penalties and a turnover on the 1 that in the past we would have
hung our heads and gotten down on ourselves, but tonight the boys played four quarters of tough football,” Myers said. “Sometimes the first one is the most elusive, and I think everyone in the program and at the school is excited about this one.” JPII had chances to break through earlier, but Young had a 50-yard touchdown
VOLLEYBALL BA sweeps St. Andrew’s in home opener
scramble called back on a penalty, and the Golden Warriors fumbled on the 1-yard line after a long drive to open the second half. Young finished with 48 yards on 13 carries, including a long scamper that set up his TD plunge. Austin McIntosh had a big night on both sides of the ball for JPII, rushing for 48 yards on 15 carries and collecting
CROSS COUNTRY Greene, Keisling win; Lions sweep team titles at SCISA opener
Beaufort Academy volleyball swept to a 3-0 win over visiting St. Andrew’s in their home opener Thursday. Chase Vaigneur collected a teamhigh 11 kills to go with seven assists and five aces, while Margaret Heirs added five aces, seven assists, and seven digs for the Eagles. Mary Hanna Hiers anchored the defense with 13 digs, while Maddie Nelson contributed four aces, three kills, and one block.
Beaufort Academy’s Maddie Nelson, left, and Shanese Bostic block and return the spike against St. Andrew’s during their non-conference volleyball match Thursday. The Lady Eagles went on to sweep St. Andrew’s 3-0; 11-25, 12-25 and 23-25. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
JPII puts up fight vs. tough Cathedral squad
John Paul II volleyball traveled to Charleston for the second time in a week to face another strong opponents, as SCISA 1A runner-up Cathedral Academy overcame a hard fight from the Golden Warriors to earn a sweep. JPII put up quite a fight, especially in the second set, but the Generals were able to secure a 3-0 (25-16, 2523, 25-17) victory despite what JPII coach Louise Sanders called her
team’s best effort of the season. Senior co-captain Bella Termini led the team with three kills and anchored the defense, while junior co-captain Caroline Gilmour added two kills.
Holy Trinity’s boys recorded a perfect score and the girls also put together a winning performance in the season-opening cross country meet for area private schools. The Lions claimed the top five spots in the boys race with Luke Greene leading the way, scoring a perfect 15 points to easily outpace John Paul II (52) and Beaufort Academy (107). Lowcountry Montessori and Community Bible Church Christian Academy did not field full teams. Holy Trinity nearly swept the girls race, as well, as eighth-grader Elise Marquardt led the way for the Lions, who claimed five of the top eight spots. CBCCA’s Ashleigh Keisling won the individual title.
TENNIS Depth helps Eagles hold off Bobcats
Beaufort High girls tennis opened the season with a hard-fought 4-2 win over region rival Bluffton on Tuesday.
seven tackles (six solo) and three sacks, including one on the Lions’ final possession. Peter Carbone racked up 10 tackles (five solo), and Tripp Currier sealed the win with a sack on fourth down in the final seconds. JPII (1-1, 0-1) travels to Bethesda Academy for a non-region matchup next Friday.
The Bobcats claimed victories at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, but the Eagles showcased their depth to sweep the remaining three singles courts and win at No. 2 doubles to clinch the victory. Anson Daniel, Madeline Contare, and Elizabeth Holloway each earned singles victories for the Eagles, while Gracie Cunningham and Juliana Lane teamed up to win their doubles match.
Golden Warriors top BA first ‘W’
John Paul II girls tennis picked up its first win of the season with a convincing 7-1 victory at Beaufort Academy on Thursday. The Golden Warriors claimed five of the six singles courts and swept the two completed doubles matches, while the No. 3 doubles contest was halted due to darkness after the match started late to avoid the excessive afternoon heat. Trice McClure, Paige Weniger, Madi Johnson, Charlotte Bauer, and K.C. Moton all won singles matches for JPII, while Ansleigh Pingree earned the only win for BA. McClure and Samantha Reilly won at No. 1 doubles, while Weniger and Johnson teamed up to win at No. 2.
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Semper Fi, Mac – What I believe
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n the brutal lowcountry summer of 1964, I enrolled at the University of Parris Island (UPI). One of my first and everlasting axioms learned was that Marine Corps “bird” Colonels walked next to God. I lay out this bit of military insight because my longtime friend, Col. Carter Swenson, USMC, ret., sent me a love note asking what I believe in. Some say the Colonel and I have what might be described as somewhat divergent political views, but we both harbor a strong friendship and healthy respect for one another. Note that even after 56 years, how well imprinted are my lessons learned at UPI, using Navy/Marine Corps jargon like “harbor.” I believe in SCIENCE, as do you, Colonel, and POTUS. Who can believe that I repudiate the President’s sage and informed advice on science and medicine, such as the obvious value of taking hydrocholoquine? I have been trying for months to get a year’s supply. Perfect use of my tax dollars, I’m told there are millions of doses stored in a warehouse somewhere in Oklahoma, being reserved for those more deserving
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than me, such as the irreplaceable brilliant staff of the White House. I must admit somewhat reluctantly, that using Clorox as mouthwash might be pushing things a bit far. Clorox is months behind in production, so I guess it’s a moot point. You, I and DJT walk hand in hand in the enlightened universe of science. So, any notion that I doubt our President’s stable genius for creating new regimes combating that nasty old China virus (aka Baddus Wuhanicus), is definitely misplaced. Like you Colonel, I believe that our courageous Commander is not a science denier. Nonsense. Science is his middle name. Hasn’t he told us the virus will just fade away? Right on, dude. As a proud Texan by birth, I believe in men who tell it like it is; straight-talkin’ men you can trust. Fancy-schmancy Harvard-talk is a dead
giveaway you can’t trust ‘em. And by-damn, our valiant President tells you exactly what is on his mind — no BS. Scientific studies have shown that men who use “salty language” are smarter and can be trusted more than those who do not. Colonel, somewhere, somehow along the way, you all seem to think that I believe POTUS is a liar. I have no idea where such a nonsensical ideal came from. Like you ColoneI, and the President, I believe in Truth. And like you Colonel, I believe in “law and order” and POTUS is our main man. How awful if videos POTUS so honorably shared with us of horrible riots in Ukraine that he says “this is Biden’s America” had actually taken place in America instead of Ukraine. OMG, what an awful thing to imagine. Colonel, when those pointy-headed, so-called experts in Washington said we should shut down all but “essential” businesses, I was one of the first to praise the President for his insightful understanding of what Americans really believe. Football, wrestling, bars, liquor stores (No. 1 on my list), tattoo parlors, casinos, etc. I join with you and POTUS in saying
As a proud Texan by birth, I believe in men who tell it like it is; straight-talkin’ men you can trust. Fancy-schmancy Harvard-talk is a dead giveaway you can’t trust ‘em. KEEP our blessed American great. As you and POTUS know so well, those millions of so called “patriots” taking unemployment money are just lazy and don’t want to work. Colonel, like you and POTUS, when I joined “the Corps” I took a sacred oath to believe in democracy and up-hold the Constitution. We three believe in Honor, Loyalty, Duty, and the Republic for which it (the sacred Flag) stands, just like the Corps taught you and me. To Hell with those damned red Commies and Marxists; the socialism of failed European states whose free health care for all we pay for; those crazed left-wing terrorists that want to destroy the greatest country the world has ever seen.
Come on, Colonel, there is no daylight between you, me and POTUS in fighting those dirty treasonous fifth column traitors. Send ‘em all back to the s-hole countries they came from. Colonel, like you and POTUS, I believe: • that all Americans should be treated equally with justice and dignity, without discrimination; • that all Americans “have been endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights,” such as Life, Liberty and Equality. Liberté, égalité, fraternité; • that all Americans should be allowed to vote, and no barriers should be erected to prevent the principle of one person/one vote – the ballot over the bullet.
• that every community should be protected by a cadre of WELL-TRAINED law enforcement officers, respecting the community and vice versa, such as we had when Chief Bill Neal instituted “community policing” in Beaufort under my administration; • that every citizen in the richest country in the world should have access to basic health care at a reasonable cost; • that American children should not go hungry; • that every American child should have access to the best education available.
Colonel, alas my Editor puts a limit on my word count. Loquacious me, I crossed that “red line.” So, I hope these thoughts from an old former Mayor and erstwhile Marine are helpful. Birds of a feather, say I. Just like POTUS, you, and Superman, I believe in “Truth, Justice and the American Way.” “Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers. David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. You can reach him at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.
There will be no reckoning if Millennials don’t vote Biden
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t is Sunday, overcast and slightly cooler, and there’s the promise that today’s heat will be less dehumanizing and the day less debilitating. The New Yorker Magazine has done its pre-election piece on Joe Biden. It’s lengthy — telling a story that is not entirely praiseworthy — beginning with Biden’s generation, the so-called “Silent Generation.” A generation, according to Evan Osnos, that won the cosmic cup. This remarkably small generation was too young to fight in World War II; too old to lead the 60’s counterculture wars; and, of course, it missed the Great Depression entirely. “Because of low birthrates during the Depression and the war, the generation was exceptionally small—the first in American history to be smaller than the one before it. Its members enjoyed more attention and resources from their parents, smaller
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class sizes, and high rates of college admission. The New Deal and the G.I. Bill gave them benefits, loans and federal work programs, which thrust millions of white Americans into the middle class.” The sociologist Elwood Carlson labeled Biden’s generation, “The financially luckiest generation of the twentieth century.” The New Yorker contrasts Biden’s generation with today’s Millennials (born after 1980) who, hopefully, will play a significant role in the forthcoming Presidential Election. “Millennials constitute the largest generation in America
today, and the most diverse in the nation’s history. They entered the job market during the worst recession since the nineteen-thirties. People younger than 25 have faced unemployment rates more than double those of other age groups. By 2012, a record number of adults between 18 and 31 were living with their parents.” They face an economy that has lost millions of manufacturing jobs to China, India and Brazil. The loss of these steady, less than glamorous, assembly-line jobs have sent some into opioid dependency and others into death by overdose. “This generation has really been screwed,” Biden says in the New Yorker. “These were really the most open, the least prejudiced, the brightest, the best-educated generation in American history. And what’s happening? They end up with 9/11, they end up with war, they end up with the Great Recession, and they end up
solid blue, 10-foot-high tsunami on election day. He has gotten an endorsement from Bernie Sanders — and that will help — but there are obstacles remaining. For starters, Biden is 77 years of age. Seventy-seven is not a “deal breaker” but it’s cause for skepticism. Many of these kids want what amounts to a non-violent revolution, and they cannot imagine a creaking oldster like Biden waving their flag as he climbs the barricades. And then there is Biden’s legislative history — especially the 1994 Crime Bill. This bill embodied the “three strikes and you’re out” arithmetic; and the notion that possession of cocaine, especially crack cocaine, was worthy of longtime, throw-away-the keys incarceration. While these notions were well-received in 1994, especially in the Black Community, today they are controversial, even toxic with
Millennials. Biden, as a young Senator, was friendly with men like Strom Thurmond, James Eastland and Herman Talmadge — Senators who had risen to power in a segregated South. He defends his friendships (and his working relationships) with these men saying, “We got things done. We got it finished. But today you look at the other side and you’re the enemy.” His tendency to compromise, to secure half a loaf, is not consistent with the current belief, among Millennials, that there has been too much accommodation in the past. These kids believe that the only way to reform is a “Reckoning.” But that “Reckoning” won’t happen if the Millennials don’t vote for Joe Biden. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
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here is a new look in America now. Men are wearing scarves around their necks. At least I thought they were scarves until someone told me they are called “neck gaiters.” I did not even know what a gaiter was until I was informed by a runner that they have been around forever. My running friend Matt has been wearing the neck gaiters made by Athletic Manufacturers since he started running. He said that there are times when you just pull the gaiter up over your face for a minute to
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wipe off the sweat. It is also good when it is too windy. Having it right there around your neck and out of the way is much easier than having to pull a handkerchief out of your pocket.
If you are not familiar with gaiters or have not seen them around, I will explain. They are basically a piece of round fabric you slip over your head. It reminds me of the dickeys we used to wear in the winter months when I was a child. Except dickeys have a rectangle piece of fabric that hangs down, front and back, which is attached to the round fabric. We could also pull the fabric above our noses to keep them from turning red. Another place that is popular for neck gaiters is the ski slopes. There you will
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find a different kind of material, like wool. They help to keep the face warm. Looking at some skiers, I noticed they pull them up and then put their goggles on. The gaiter stays in place. Matt told me that one of his buddies wears a gaiter when he is fishing to keep the sun off the back of his neck. However, according to both men, the gaiters have been boring up until this year. You wore one out of necessity, not for fashion. Now everyone is wearing them because, if they forget a mask, they can pull the
neck gaiter over their mouth and nose and it qualifies as a mask. Companies have even started to put their logos on the gaiters. Now that neck gaiters have become more popular, women have begun to switch from the “stylish scarf” look to the “drop it around your neck and go” gaiter look. I do personally love wearing scarves. There are so many ways to dress up an outfit and you can wrap them around your neck in fashionable styles. But if you are going some-
where and forget your mask, that expensive silk scarf is not what you want to put over your mouth and nose. So, I have gone online and discovered some beautiful new neck gaiters. Time to embrace the fashion. Afterall, it is the new 2020 Look. Lee Scott, award winning humor writer takes her “Walter Mitty” like persona and spins tales around everyday life. She enjoys boating, reading, and meeting people. Scott lives in Beaufort with her husband, JD, along with their dog Brandy. You can reach her at Lasshood@aol.com.
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Living a New Life Holiness in the Early Church
The apostles were arrested and told to stop preaching. Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles had already helped about five thousand people to believe in Christ and be baptized. As the Church grew, the Jewish authorities in Jerusalem became alarmed. They arrested the apostles and threatened to put them to death if they did not stop teaching in the name of Jesus.
“We must obey God rather than men!” The apostles stood up to their captors, insisting that they must speak about what they had seen and heard. They must obey God rather than men. The Jewish leaders eventually decided not to put the apostles to death, but to have them flogged instead: struck with thirty-nine lashes of the whip. Despite this severe punishment, the apostles left there “rejoicing that they been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the name of Jesus.” (Acts 5:17-42)
How the apostles have changed! When Jesus had been arrested and put to death on the cross, the apostles had abandoned their master in his time of greatest need. They had run away, terrified for their own lives. Only John was brave enough to be present as Jesus was crucified. And yet only a couple of months later, these same men have become fearless! They are now willing to endure all sufferings, even risk death, out of love for Jesus. There was something different about the early Christians. They devoted themselves to learning from the apostles, worshipping together, and living as a faith community. They sold their property and possessions so that they could care for each other and for the poor. Others could see that the Christians were living a new life. They were no longer the same; something had changed! (Acts 2:42-47) Like Jesus, the early Church was holy. In Scripture, holy means to be set apart for service to God. The temple in Jerusalem, for example, was holy because it was dedicated to worship of God. The early Christians were holy in this sense, in that they were called to be a people set apart and dedicated to God. Jesus invited his followers to unite with himself, and thus to begin to share in his own divine life. To be sure, they will still struggle with sin and brokenness. But they are given grace to gradually become holy like Jesus, to take part in his love and his goodness. Through his Church, Jesus invites all to a life of holiness. Through the preaching of the Church, Jesus shares the Good News and invites people to follow him. In the waters of Baptism, Jesus washes away sin and gives his followers new life. In the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus nourishes his flock with the Bread of Life. Through his family of faith, Jesus teaches his followers how to worship, how to pray, and how to live a life of goodness and truth. The Church is holy not because its members are perfect, but because Jesus is holy, and because he works through his Church to invite everyone into a deeper union with himself, and so share in his holiness.
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