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The marker at the base of the Woods Memorial Bridge overlooking the Beaufort River was purchased and installed in 1966 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Beaufort Chapter which is named after Stephen Elliott, a Beaufort native and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. The chapter was formed in 1910 in the home across from the marker. Photo by Mindy Lucas.
From staff reports City of Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling will waste no time after his latest term as mayor ends before embarking on his next journey. Keyserling Billy will conduct Keyserling a socially distanced book release party from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, on the terrace at Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay Street, where he will feature his book Sharing Common Ground: Promises Unfufilled But Not Forgotten. With the book, Keyserling’s seeks to create conversations among those of us who don’t talk to each other
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Beaufort wades into Confederate monument debate Guests attending city meeting said they weren’t in favor of removing monuments – instead they would like to add to them
Photo by Mindy Lucas.
Celebrate the Seasons City of Beaufort and USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts team up for outdoor holiday display By Mindy Lucas The City of Beaufort and USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts have teamed up for an educational holiday display featuring traditions from a variety of cultures. “Celebrate the Season” opened this week and will be in front of the Center for the Arts on Carteret Street for visitors to explore through Sunday, Dec. 13. The idea came about after the city had to cancel several of its major holiday events, in-
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By Mindy Lucas The City of Beaufort has waded into the debate over Confederate monuments and their place in public spaces. In the first of what will likely be many discussions, Beaufort City
Council took up the subject at its regular work session on Tuesday, Nov. 24 after city leaders received an inquiry into one such monument overlooking the Beaufort River. Historians at the meeting noted that while there are very few Civil
War monuments or plaques in Beaufort as compared with other cities such as Charleston or Savannah that played a larger role in the war, the city does have at least two monuments which prompted the discussion. One, on the grounds of the former Beaufort County Courthouse on Bay Street, was paid for and installed by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) in 1957, according to Mary Somerville with the Beaufort
chapter of the UDC. Another, a marker honoring Stephen Elliott, a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army, was placed in Stephen Elliott park at the foot of Woods Memorial Bridge in 1966 by members of the chapter. The marker stands across the street from the home in which the UDC Beaufort chapter was founded in 1910.
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Final piece of Boundary Street project falls into place with purchase of Wendy’s
By Mindy Lucas Plans to purchase the last remaining parcel along a stretch of land in the Boundary Street redevelopment project are finally moving forward. Beaufort City Council gave approval at is recent meeting, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, to purchase the Wendy’s on Boundary Street, after the restaurant chain agreed to an offer.
The City of Beaufort is moving forward with the purchase of the Wendy’s on Boundary Street after the fast food restaurant agreed to a sale price. The sale is one of the final steps in the Boundary Street Redevelopment Corridor Project which started in 2016. Photo by Mindy Lucas.
Negotiations and plans to purchase the property have been in the works since September of 2015, Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop said, when the city along with Beaufort County and the Beaufort County Open Land Trust agreed to put up funds to acquire a stretch of land along the marsh.
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Port Royal fine-tuning traffic study with more stop lights, planted medians
PORT ROYAL urkey time is behind us, as well as the uncertainty it created as we decided whether to gather and with whom in this time of cornovirus. So are the elections (well, almost). Let's go back to considering something that never changes – local traffic. The town of Port Royal seems the latest to attempt a proactive position, although for much of Beaufort County it almost seems like solving traffic congestion is the
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proverbial horse that's out of the barn. The town council last month took a look at the latest consultants' recommendations for improving
traffic flow on Ribaut Road, traffic flow that amounts to approximately 30,000 vehicles per day. As proposed before, the plan calls for more sidewalks and more traffic lights, specifically at the intersection of Edinburgh and Ribaut roads. A signal is also proposed where the Spanish Moss Trail will eventually cross Ribaut Road and into the Port of Port Royal development property. More planted medians, as recently seen on Boundary
Street in the city of Beaufort, are also suggested in the long-range plans as a way to slow traffic moving through the town. The proposal carries a multi-million price tag, but town officials will be working with the county and state to get a share of taxpayer dollars to make the improvements. It's all just a matter of time – and patience. Anyone wishing more details on the proposal can see them on Port Royal's web
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Davis' fight for medical marijuana goes on COLUMBIA – After winning re-election last month, State Sen. Tom Davis of Beaufort is renewing his fight in Columbia to legalize medical marijuana. Davis, a Republican, said last week he plans to continue his push by presenting modifications he hopes will satisfy opponents of the bill he first introduced in 2016. Law enforcement officials
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A welder cuts a massive hole in a steel coffer dam to accommodate one of two 60-inch concrete storm drains Monday at the end of Rodgers Street off Battery Creek Road. STAY INFORMED
A view of the new flood gates at the end of a pair of 60-inch concrete storm drain pipes at the end of Rodgers Street off Battery Creek Road in the Mossy Oaks area. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
have been critical but the latest revisions include plans for a field sobriety test to determine driving under the influence of weed. His bill does not legalize smoking marijuana and limits the way it may be delivered to vaping, topical salve or edibles.
All those affected by or interested in the Mossy Oaks Project should register with the “Notify Me” application found on the City of Beaufort website (https://www. cityofbeaufort.org/list.aspx) and subscribe to the Mossy Oaks Stormwater Project updates. This will be the mechanism to receive near real-time updates on the project to include urgent issues like unscheduled road closures or utility interruptions.
or understand the experiences of others. Keyserling has devoted himself to making Beaufort the epicenter of Reconstruction history through the continued expansion of the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, as well as his nonprofit The Second Founding of America: Reconstruction Beaufort. This nonprofit, which he founded in 2018, seeks to promote Reconstruction education throughout the country and be an official advocate for the park. “Thank you Pat Conroy Literary Center and Saltus River Grill for organizing this opportunity for me to introduce a few stories of my past that launch my path forward to another mission after 20 years of public service,” Keyserling said in his newsletter.
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Enjoy Downtown Merchants Association’s Hometown Christmas
From staff reports The Spirit of an old-fashioned Hometown Christmas is being celebrated Friday, Dec. 4, with late-night shopping, dining, and fun hosted by the Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association. The night air will be filled with the sounds of Holiday melodies to set the mood for shoppers to explore downtown, have a meal and spend time checking out the eclectic mix of specialty stores,
boutiques, galleries, restaurants and treat shops. Participating merchants will stay open until 9 p.m. Downtown merchants have filled their shop windows with beautiful, festive, and creative decorations to show off their holiday spirit. Shoppers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite holiday-scape. A gallery of photos of the decorated windows will be posted on the association’s Face-
book page. Merchants participating in the contest have gone all out to make downtown shine bright this season making this a fun way to spend time strolling along Bay St. and surrounding blocks to take in the sights. Finding that special holiday gift will be especially fun and rewarding this Friday. In addition to seasonal items, many merchants will feature locally crafted,
one-of-a-kind, and specially curated items to make selecting gifts and treats easy. Many will offer specials and promotions as well. For more information about Hometown Christmas First Friday and the Merchants Association’s Holiday window decorating contest, visit https://www. downtownbeaufortsc.org/. This and all First Friday activities are free and open to the public.
Community Meal on Thanksgiving
An Army of volunteers keeps up with demand during the annual Community Meal on Thursday at St. Helena Episcopal Church. The meals this year were made available “to go” due to Covid-19 concerns. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
The annual Community Meal on Thanksgiving Day was all on “to go” basis at St. Helena Episcopal Church. Here a volunteer, right, loads up a woman with fresh rolls and fruit after she gets her meals. Patrons could either walk up or drive by to get their meal due to Covid-19 concerns.
McMaster opposes Dominion Energy’s rate-hike request
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From staff reports Governor Henry McMaster on Tuesday, Nov. 24, requested Dominion Energy withdraw its request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7 percent rate hike for its South Carolina customers. In a letter to the company’s top state executive Rodney Blevins, the governor pointed out that the rate increase request was ill-timed while customers are strug-
gling “to keep their lights on” during the COVID-19 pandemic. “A sizable rate increase at this difficult time would impose an unexpected and untenable burden on many South Carolinians,” McMaster wrote. “I simply cannot support Dominion’s application to increase its rates as South Carolinians continue to confront myriad challenges related to COVID-19.” In August, Dominion filed
an application with the PSC to increase power rates by 7.7 percent on approximately 753,000 South Carolina customers. Dominion is also seeking a 10.25 percent allowed rate of profit. McMaster further stated that, “In the event that Dominion plans to proceed with seeking the PSC’s approval of its requested rate increase, please know that I will ask the PSC to reject Dominion’s application in its current form.”
Gas-fed fire temporarily closes street
From staff reports The Burton Fire District responded to a gas-fueled fire Wednesday, Nov. 25 that closed a portion of Broad River Drive, but resulted in no damages or injuries. Just past 11 a.m., the Burton Fire District was dispatched to a reported brush fire in the 600 block of Broad River Drive. Firefighters arrived on scene and located a small brush fire in a drainage ditch spreading toward a telephone pole. Firefighters began to extinguish the fire when they realized a natural gas line had broken, feeding the flames. Firefighters notified Dominion Energy who responded to the scene with a tractor to dig up the gas line and shut it off. Fire officials said as long as the gas was burning it was being immediately burned off, and if they extinguished
the flames it would have allowed the gas to flow freely and unseen throughout the nearby homes, increasing the danger. Once the gas was shut off, firefighters extinguished the remaining flames. No homes were evacuated. However, a few families chose to leave the area. Broad River Drive was
closed in the 600 block area for more than two hours while firefighters and Dominion Energy controlled the leak and extinguished the fire. According to the Burton Fire District, the fire was caused by an illegal burn that got out of control. It is not known if the fire caused the leak.
A tree fell Monday morning in Burton, injuring a driver as she was pulling out of her driveway. Just past 11 a.m., the Burton Fire District and Beaufort County EMS responded to a medical emergency on County Shed Rd. Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly discovered that as a female driver was leaving her driveway in her vehicle, a tree fell, sending a limb through her windshield causing her injury, which appeared to be non-life threatening. Since April, the Burton Fire District has responded to several emergency calls resulting from trees and limbs falling and damaging property, including a tree that fell on a home in August causing heavy damage and displacing a family of nine. Burton Fire District officials remind citizens that these weather-related incidents were not caused by tropical storm or hurricane-force winds but routine storms. Officials advise residents to secure or remove loose yard debris and trees or branches that threaten their home. If such trees or limbs cannot be removed, then avoid those areas of the home in weather conditions, and consider that risk when deciding whether to evacuate during storm warnings. Photo by Burton Fire District.
DEATH NOTICES Deacon Sam Lasiter
Deacon Sam Lasiter, 97, of Yemassee, SC, and husband of Henriette Lundy Lasiter entered into eternal rest Friday, November 20, 2020 at the home of his daughter, Angela Lasiter. Viewing was November 24th, Helen Galloway's Memorial Chapel, with Edith Galloway in charge of services at Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services with military honors, November 25th, Beaufort National Cemetery.
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Steven O'Neal Glover, 30, of Fripp Point Community, St. Helena Island, SC, son of Amanda Glover passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Viewing was the 26th at 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Helen Galloway's Memorial Chapel, Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals in Beaufort. Grave-
side services 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 27 at Scottville Baptist Church Cemetery, Olde Church Road, St. Helena Island.
Betty Jean Richardson Brown
Betty Jean Richardson Brown, 82, formerly of the Lands End community of St. Helena Island, SC, and wife of Thomas Edward Brown entered into eternal rest in Columbus, Ohio November 17, 2020. Viewing was Sunday, November 22nd in Helen Galloway's Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals in Beaufort. Graveside services were November 23, at Riverside Cemetery on St. Helena Island.
Benjamin Jenkins
Benjamin Jenkins, 91, of the Club Bridge Community of St. Helena Island, SC, and
husband of Bernice Singleton Jenkins entered into eternal rest Monday, November 2, 2020 at the home of his daughter in Stafford, VA. Viewing at Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, in Beaufort. Graveside services Monday, November 9th, Faith Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, St. Helena Island.
Maggie Rivers Green
Maggie Rivers Green, 84, of the Scott Community on St. Helena Island, SC, and widow of Enoch Green entered into eternal rest Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Viewing was on the 30th at Helen Galloway's Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, Beaufort. Graveside services Saturday, October 31st at School Farm Cemetery on St. Helena Island.
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Holiday happenings around town
From staff reports While Beaufort’s annual Christmas parade, boat parade and Night on the Town have all been canceled out of concerns for the spread of the Coronavirus, there are still plenty of things to do and see this holiday season. Here are just a few: Free Holiday Parking Holiday parking at the downtown marina parking lot is now free through New Year’s Day. Many downtown merchants will be open until 7 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Dec. 3-24.
Celebrate the Season USCB Center for the Arts and the City are sponsoring “Celebrate the Season,” a free outdoor exhibit of holiday traditions and practices from around the globe. The display includes beautiful and informative interpretations of customs and practices central to holiday traditions and is open now through Dec. 13.
For this and other events in public locations, make sure to have masks handy. Face coverings are still mandatory in public indoor spaces, including retail establishments and restaurants – and make sure maintain social distance.
“Light Up the Town” Neighborhood Challenge Neighborhoods, grab your lights and get to work. Who gets the bragging rights as the best-decorated neighborhood in Beaufort? Bonus: Take your kids on a family outing and drive from neighborhood to neighborhood to check out the displays.
First Friday The Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association will celebrate “Hometown Christmas” at First Friday on Dec. 4. Many shops will remain open until 9 p.m.
WHAT’S HAPPENING? Do you have a holiday event you believe we should share in The Island News? If so, email the details to TheIslandNews@gmail. com.
Holiday Under the Sea Scavenger Hunt The City of Beaufort is launching a fun activity for families and kids – a scavenger hunt. Simply search for decorated sea animal ornaments in city parks, but make sure to leave the ornaments where you find them so others can join the fun.
Take pictures and tag the City of Beaufort on Facebook with #bftHolidayUnderTheSea. The hunt begins Dec. 16 and runs through New Year’s Day. Santa Mail Children wanting to mail Santa their letters can do so from now until Dec. 18 at special mailboxes around the city. Those are: • City Hall – 1911 Boundary Street • Waterfront Park playground • City of Beaufort’s fire stations (135 Ribaut Road, 1120 Ribaut Road, 1750 Ribaut Road or 571 Rob-
ert Smalls Parkway). Kids can drop their letters off or can email letters to Santa at events@cityofbeaufort.org. Make sure letters have a clear return address on the envelope or the email. Videos of Santa reading the letters will be posted to Facebook beginning Dec. 19. Zoom with Santa Of course Santa is techno savvy! In fact, he’ll be zooming with kids from 2-3 p.m. on Dec. 19. Children can tell the big guy what’s on their list. A Facebook link will be shared closer to the event on the city’s website so stay tuned.
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Happy Thanksgiving From staff reports The Gullah Geechee Initiative Foundation (GGIF) hosted "A Day of Thanks & Giving" on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 711 Bladen Street. GGIF’s goal was to pro-
Burton firefighters Chase Davidson, left, and Basye Hivett install the Letters to Santa mailbox at the Headquarters station on Burton Hill Road on Monday. Each of the Burton fire stations have a similar box for children to mail their letters to Santa Claus. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
vide a turkey – along with food items typically used in preparing a Thanksgiving meal – to 100 individuals/ households. GGIF is a nonprofit organization that provides programs to promote cultural enrichment, character
development, academic excellence, athletics, and community outreach programs to residents living in the Lowcountry. In a release, GGIF founder Kamal Mandela Wigfall said “in the midst of a pandemic, we still have so much to
be thankful for. God's grace and mercies continue to surround us daily during these difficult times and assure us of brighter days ahead. Let us use this opportunity to remember the least among us, and where we can, let us assist our brother or sister.
Beaufort at Home for Christmas Let’s “Light the Town” Beaufort! Get into the spirit of the season decorating your home, businesses, and neighborhoods. Help Beaufort shine especially bright this year. Hop in the car with the family and take an old fashion drive to see lights and Holiday decorations created by the community that make the Season special.
December 16th – 31st Santa Mail – Drop letters to Santa Dec 1-16th @ any Beaufort /Port Royal Fire Station, and Santa mailboxes at Beaufort City Hall or the playground at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Virtual visit with Santa via Zoom! Saturday Dec. 19th 2pm
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The Kiwanis Club of Beaufort met at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, behind the BiLo on Parris Island Gateway to assemble and deliver (contactless) almost 150 Thanksgiving dinners to needy families in northern Beaufort County. Working through the public schools and sponsored by BiLo and Coca Cola, the organization made deliveries to 15 schools for 145 needy families. Submitted photo.
New Year’s Day Pelican Plunge at Hunting Island canceled
From staff reports On New Year’s Day 2020, more than 450 participants hit the water at Lighthouse Beach at Hunting Island State Park in the 11th annual Pelican Plunge, raising more than $3,000 for the Friends of Hunting Island. The group won’t have a chance to top those numbers this New Year’s as Friends of Hunting Island announced Monday it was canceling the upcoming event as a result
of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “It is with careful consideration and deliberation that our organization has made the decision to cancel our Annual New Years Day event – the Pelican Plunge,” the organization said in a release. “Due to the current Covid-19 environment, it was determined that for the safety and well-being of our Hunting Island visitors, members and families, canceling this
event is the prudent thing to do. “We wish all of our ‘plungers’ a happy and, most of all, healthy Holiday Season and look forward to restoring all that Hunting Island provides our community in the nottoo-distant future.” The nonprofit Friends of Hunting Island helps with Hunting Island State Park beach and trail maintenance and the conservation and support of its wildlife.
A Marvelous Unity The Catholic Church is One
300,000 people can gather in Saint Peter’s Square. When there are large celebrations in Rome, the square is filled with Catholic faithful from around the world. Even though they come from different ethnic groups, social classes, and nations, there is a marvelous sense of unity as a single Church. They may not speak the same language, but they are bound closely as brothers and sisters in faith. It is a beautiful example of how the Catholic Church embraces all people and unites them as one family of faith.
Catholics are united in the faith received from the apostles. Just as the apostles went and proclaimed one Gospel to all who would listen, the Catholic Church still proclaims that same message throughout the world. Catholic beliefs do not vary from place to place. The Nicene Creed is professed every Sunday, for example, in every Catholic parish in the world. There are no hidden teachings; all who desire can know the Catholic faith and ask God for his help to live in accord with these truths.
Like the early Church, the Catholic Church is united by Jesus. In the New Testament, local churches were formed in each city or region. But Christians took for granted that they were part of a larger spiritual family, spread over many languages and lands. Jesus united them as his visible body on earth; his followers shared the same teachings, worship, and apostolic leadership. This is what one still finds today in the Catholic Church.
Catholics are united in worship. Every Sunday throughout the world, Catholics unite in their local churches for the celebration of the Eucharist. The prayers and Scripture readings are the same across the world, but translated into the local language. By their baptism, Catholics are united as adopted sons and daughters of God the Father. By receiving Holy Communion, Catholics not only become intimately united with Jesus, but also united with one another as a spiritual family. Catholics are united by apostolic leadership. Most Christian communities are led by a pastor or another leader. The Catholic Church is also led by a pastor, whom we call the pope. As discussed in the previous message, Catholics recognize the pope as the successor to Peter and the bishops as successors to the apostles. Just as the early Christians remained united in the faith through the ministry of Peter and the apostles, Jesus still shepherds his flock today through the ministry of the pope and the bishops. There are many beautiful ways of living the Catholic faith. One might imagine that this unity means that all Catholics are exactly the same, with a boring lack of individuality, but this is not the case. Different cultures bring their own unique ways of expressing the faith, and individuals find within the Church a great variety of prayer forms, spiritual practices, and callings. Helped by their spiritual family, each person is called on a unique journey, walking with Jesus to become the saint that he is calling them to be.
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NEWS
Mather School among 1st 8 community sites named to Reconstruction Era network
From staff reports Beaufort’s Mather School is one of the first eight community sites to be included in the newly established Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, the National Park Service announced Monday, Nov. 23. This national network, launched in March 2020, will connect sites across the country who provide education, interpretation and research for the period of Reconstruction. The Recon-
struction Era (1861-1900) is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood periods in American History and includes stories of freedom, education and self-determination. The Mather School, which was created shortly after the Civil War to provide education to the formerly enslaved, joins among the new community sites added to the network several Historic Black Colleges and Universities created during Recon-
struction and a site managed by the South Carolina State Park system which interprets the stories of freedom and tenant farming. In addition to the Mather School, the sites are Allen University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Clinton College, Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site, South Carolina State University and Voorhees College. “The Reconstruction story is a national story,” Superintendent Scott Teodorski
said in a release. “It includes sites from all over the country. Some of the sites are managed by the National Park Service and many are not. The Reconstruction Era National Historic Network provides an opportunity to connect these sites and to connect visitors to their stories as part of the Reconstruction Era. We are very excited to welcome these new sites to the network and look forward to working with them.”
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Outgoing Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said while he did receive an inquiry with questions about the monuments, he had not received a formal request to remove anything. “It struck me that before we did have any requests, that maybe a community conversation – there are sometimes two sides to a story maybe four, five or six – but that some of those who are concerned would have an opportunity to come together and get to know each other and better understand how they read history and what history means to them,” he said. While the memorial and the marker were erected against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement during the ’50s and ’60s, Somerville said they were not put up as a “racial statement” or to “celebrate the Confederate cause.” “The memorial … is simply a heartfelt remembrance of the Confederate dead,” she said. Members of the Beaufort UDC had intended to erect a memorial earlier, she went on to say, but lost funds raised during the Great Depression. They saved their dues, 10 cents at a time, she said, until the money was raised for the monument which was erected in 1957. Somerville, along with area historians and members of the community, were invited to the meeting held via Zoom to share information on the monuments, and their thoughts on what should be done, if anything, about them or other such markers in the future.
The obelisk in front of the former Beaufort County Courthouse was purchased and installed in 1957 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Beaufort Chapter. Photo by Mindy Lucas. “It is our contention that if you wanted to take down or hide any of these memorials or put them in a museum, or more likely some sort of a warehouse, that would absolutely serve no purpose for history,” Somerville said. “You can’t hide history. You need to understand it and we need to learn from it.” Beaufort resident Jeff Baker, who made the original inquiry, said any downtown monuments overlooking the Beaufort River or on public property where visitors tend to stop and take photos,
NEWS BRIEFS
County offering electronics recycling event Dec. 12
The Beaufort County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents on Saturday, Dec. 12. The events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations: • Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton • Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort Per COVID-19, citizens are asked to stay in their cars during the event. Staff will unload electronics and will use personal protection equipment (masks and gloves). Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, cell phones, radios, fax machines and typewriters) will be accepted. If you have questions about Beaufort County recycling events, please call the
Solid Waste and Recycling Office at 843-255-2736 or visit the Solid Waste and Recycling website at www. beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle.
County holding hiring event for correctional officers
Beaufort County is hosting a virtual hiring event from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 welcoming candidates for correctional officer trainee positions at the Beaufort County Detention Center. Attendees will learn more about the available opportunities and what it’s like to work for Beaufort County. Visit https://bit.ly/ 2Jlqs7R for more information or to register. Those interested can contact Natalie Garvin in Human Resources at 843-255-2991 with any questions.
BCSO earns CALEA accreditation
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office announced
should represent the majority of its citizens both past and present. Baker had sent a letter to the mayor and members of city council earlier in the year asking about the monuments, and while he said at the meeting that he wasn’t proposing removing them, he thought the city should be adding to them to provide some context to help people understand “the complex past of Beaufort and South Carolina.” “Any monument policy for the City of Beaufort should not project a romanticized version
that on July 31, 2020, the agency was awarded accreditation through the Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation (CALEA). CALEA is recognized as the international gold standard for public safety agencies. An accreditation through CALEA demonstrates that an agency is governed by strong policies, applies best practices in its operations, sets clear expectations for its officers, and instills a culture of professionalism. The Sheriff’s Office first became accredited by CALEA in 2010 as part of Sheriff P.J. Tanner’s ongoing vision for excellence in Beaufort County law enforcement. In 2013, after going through the re-accreditation process, the Sheriff’s Office was accredited by CALEA for its second time and in 2016 for its third time. On Nov. 13, the Sheriff's Office Communications Center was awarded, for the second time, Communications Accreditation by CALEA. To read more about CALEA, visit https://calea. org/.
of the past, but rather provide a perspective that includes all the victims and heroes of any American event or tragedy,” he said. “Let people see the complexities of history and our attempt to paint as full a picture as possible,” he went on to say. “Democracy must represent a diversity of views; otherwise, we fall victim to one dominant political ideology.” Some at the meeting noted very little attention has been given to the monuments – possibly since Beaufort did not play as large a role in the
The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, signed into law on March 12, 2019, outlined the creation of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This network, managed by Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, includes sites and programs that are affiliated with the Reconstruction Era, but not necessarily managed by the National Park Service. This network is nation-
wide and works to provide opportunities for visitors to connect to the stories of Reconstruction. For more information about the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, visit https:// www.nps.gov/subjects/reconstruction/network.htm. For more information about Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, visit www.nps.gov/reer or follow on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS.
Civil War as it had with other historical periods, they noted. Beaufort has had more sites and places of interest tied to the Reconstruction Era, both Keyserling and historian Larry Rowland said. In fact, the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, launched in March, just added eight community sites located throughout South Carolina to its network. Beaufort played a prominent role in the era – a role that has only recently become more well known with the advent of the Beaufort-based Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in just the last few years. Former State House Representative Rev. Kenneth Hodges, who also attended the meeting, said he was not a proponent of removing monuments but for including more of the “untold stories.” Hodges was part of the legislative discussions for removing the Confederate flag from the grounds in front of the South Carolina Statehouse. The flag was taken down in 2015, after nine people were shot and killed by a white supremacist at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. Removing monuments from the statehouse grounds was not discussed at that time, Hodges said. “As a matter of fact, there was some of us who were trying to focus on adding more monuments to the statehouse grounds, specifically Robert Smalls and some others,” he said. Hodges led the effort to have a bust of Smalls, who launched a daring plan to take a Confederate ship and escape to freedom, installed
on the grounds of Tabernacle Baptist Church, in Beaufort. While the statue of Smalls is not on public grounds, it is frequently visited from visitors from all over the world, Hodges noted. In addition, he is leading the current effort to have a statue of Harriet Tubman, whose history is also tied to Beaufort, erected on a small patch of ground on the other side of the church. “We are trying to tell the untold stories,” he said. Hodges said the death of George Floyd in May and other events this year have renewed the country’s interest in civil war monuments and their role in public spaces. “How do we go forward,” he said. “How do we tell the whole story and respect each other’s culture?” Beaufort Mayor Elect Stephen Murray said the issue was complex but timely. “I do think some type of policy or some type of ongoing community dialogue about making sure we’re telling the whole story should be a goal of ours,” he said. Keyserling proposed looking at the possibility for “community discussions” on the issue. He said the University of South Carolina has put together an extensive group to examine buildings and monuments in the Columbia area. “We would be well suited to have a policy,” he said. Those who attended the meeting are working to put together a few ideas for what that policy might look like, both he and Jeff Baker confirmed later by phone. The issue is expected to be taken up again though there are no set dates at this time, the mayor said.
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cluding its annual Christmas parade, due to the coronavirus. As the center’s director Bonnie Hargrove explained, both she and Rhonda Carey, the city’s events and tour operations coordinator, wanted to do something that would still celebrate the season yet be safe for residents and visitors alike. Modeled after similar displays at other schools and universities, “Celebrate the Season” explores how different cultures and faiths celebrate this special time of year.
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The plans were part of the Boundary Street redevelopment project and would clear the way for an unobstructed view of the marsh and a passive park along the corridor once the buildings were torn down. “It was basically the county was putting $1.5 million, the Open Land Trust was putting up … $500,000 and $1 million was coming from the city,”
Photo by Mindy Lucas. “The more we learn about each other, the more we learn how much we are alike,” Hargrove said. Community members, students and faith groups helped create the display which highlights the food, music, gift giving and expressions of faith of different cultures. Hargrove said they hope to
bring back the display next year with even more traditions added. “It’s a good start and it’s an enthusiastic start, so we can only get better,” she said. Visitors are invited to explore the display, at 805 Carteret Street, from dusk to dawn through Dec. 13. The exhibit is free and family-friendly.
Prokop said. In addition to the Wendy’s, those funds were earmarked and used to purchase the former United Way building, now being used by the county, the Sea Eagle Market and a Huddle House. The city has agreed to purchase the Wendy’s building and property for $525,000, city officials said. Wendy’s is considering a move to a lot on Boundary and Neil Road, near a Burger King and McDonalds. While the county has been leasing the United Way building from the Open Land Trust
for its engineering department, the county intends to tear down the building but exactly when that will happen is unknown. At Tuesday’s meeting, city council members discussed whether to take the money for the purchase of the Wendy’s from the city’s land acquisition account or a TIF fund, or money from the area’s Tax Increment Financing District or combination of the two. The council agreed to take up which fund to use closer to the time of purchase in March or April of 2021. DECEMBER 3–9, 2020
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Beaufort Memorial Express Care clinic moving to Port Royal Medical Pavilion
By Marie McAden Beaufort Memorial Express Care & Occupational Health will be moving from its current location across from the hospital to new offices in the Port Royal Medical Pavilion at 1680 Ribaut Road next week. The walk-in medical clinic will begin operating from the building, formerly occupied by the Keyserling Cancer Center, starting Monday, Dec. 7. The original site at 974 Ribaut Road was the first of three Express Care clinics BMH has opened since 2018 to speed up care for patients suffering from acute, non-life-threatening medical issues. Staffed by physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners board certified in urgent and primary care, the clinic offers well and sick visits for adults and children. “Our Express Care clinics are designed to provide patients with faster access to care if they can’t get in right away to see their doctor,”
said Angie Barber, practice operations administrator for Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners. “They support our primary care practices, easing the demand for same-day appointments and decreasing unnecessary visits to the ER.” Same-day appointments and drop-ins are welcome for a wide range of minor ailments and injuries, including the flu, strep throat, sprains and strains, urinary tract infections, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and lacerations. On-site x-ray and lab services are available. Beaufort Memorial Express Care and Occupational Health also serves employees of businesses participating in the hospital’s Well at Work, a comprehensive wellness program designed to cover everything from pre-employment physicals to workplace injuries. The Beaufort office is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays; and 1 to 5
Family Nurse Practitioner Marianne Hagood treats a patient at the Beaufort Memorial Express Care clinic. Board-certified providers are available for same-day appointments and drop-in care for a wide range of minor ailments and injuries at the Beaufort Memorial Express Care clinic. Submitted photo. p.m., Sundays. In addition, companies enrolled in the Well at Work program can send employees suffering workplace injuries to the clinic for expedited medical services, reducing
The Beaufort Memorial Express Care & Occupational Health practice will move its offices to 1680 Ribaut Road as of Monday, Dec. 7. The location is the former site of the Keyserling Cancer Center. Submitted photo. lost time and rising workers’ compensation costs. The clinic also performs employee physical exams, drug and
alcohol testing and biometric screenings, including cholesterol and blood pressure tests.
For more information, call 843-524-3344 or visit BeaufortMemorial.org/ExpressCare.
If you’re considering a segue to a Mediterranean diet, this is a healthy start:
SEASONAL RECIPE
What to do with leftover turkey (if any)? Healthy and hearty, these gyros are fresh and delicious for lunch or a light supper.
Turkey-Apple Gyros
Preparation Time: 30 minutes • Number of Servings: 4 • Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per person: 1
Ingredients
Why consider a Mediterranean diet? Ongoing studies indicate that eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the effects of stress. Perhaps it’s time to rethink our traditional eating habits, including holiday meals. The Mediterranean diet is not a single diet but rather an eating pattern that takes inspiration from the diet of southern European countries. There is an emphasis on plant foods, olive oil, fish, poultry, beans, and grains. The diet draws together the common food types and healthful habits from the traditions of several different regions, including Greece, Spain, southern France, Portugal, and Italy. Studies suggest that people who live in the Mediterranean area or follow the Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of various diseases, including obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. They are also more likely to enjoy a longer life than people in other regions. Key ingredients of the diet include fresh fruits and vegetables, unsaturated fats, oily fish, a moderate intake of dairy, and a low consumption of meat and added sugar. Studies have linked these
factors with positive health outcomes. There is no single definition of the Mediterranean diet, but one group of scientists used the following as their 2015 basis of research. Vegetables: Include 3 to 9 servings a day. Fresh fruit: Up to 2 servings a day. Cereals: Mostly whole grain from 1 to 13 servings a day. Oil: Up to 8 servings of extra virgin (cold pressed) olive oil a day. Fat—mostly unsaturated— made up 37% of the total calories. Unsaturated fat comes from plant sources, such as olives and avocado. The Mediterranean diet also provided 33 grams (g) of fiber a day. The baseline diet for this study provided around 2,200 calories a day. Typical ingredients Here are some examples of ingredients that people often include in the Mediterranean diet. Vegetables: Tomatoes, peppers, onions, eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, leafy green vegetables, plus others. Fruits: Melon, apples, apri-
cots, peaches, oranges, and lemons, and so on. Legumes: Beans, lentils, and chickpeas. Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and cashews. Unsaturated fat: Olive oil, sunflower oil, olives, and avocados. Dairy products: Cheese and yogurt are the main dairy foods. Cereals: These are mostly whole grain and include wheat and rice with bread accompanying many meals. Fish: Sardines and other oily fish, as well as oysters and other shellfish. Poultry: Chicken or turkey. Eggs: Chicken, quail, and duck eggs. Drinks: A person can drink red wine in moderation. The Mediterranean diet does not include strong liquor or carbonated and sweetened drinks. According to one definition, the diet limits red meat and sweets to less than 2 servings per week. Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com Written by Yvette Brazier on January 17, 2020 Medically reviewed by Natalie Olsen, R.D., L.D., ACSM EP-C
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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1 medium Golden Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 tsp olive oil 8 ozs cooked turkey breast, cut into thin strips 6 whole wheat pita bread rounds, lightly toasted 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 garlic clove,minced
Directions
TOSS apple with lemon juice; set aside. SAUTÉ onion and peppers in a large nonstick skillet, in hot oil, stirring frequently until tender. ADD turkey to skillet and stir until heated through. STIR in apple mixture. ADD garlic to yogurt and mix. FOLD pitas in half and fill with turkey mixture. DRIZZLE with yogurt mixture.
Nutrition Facts
Turkey-Apple Gyros Serving Size 1/4 recipe Amount Per Serving Calories 260 Calories from Fat 30 % Daily Value (DV)* Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Trans Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 50mg 7% Sodium 280mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 36g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20% Sugars 9g Protein 24g Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 150% Calcium 8% Iron 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Diabetic Exchange** Fruit: 0 Vegetables: 1 Meat: 2 Milk: 0 Fat: 0 Carbs: 1 Other: 0 ** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This recipe rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.
HEALTH BRIEFS DHEC offering free COVID-19 testing
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is sponsoring COVID-19 testing from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Beaufort County Health Department at 601 Wilmington Street. DHEC-sponsored testing is free, doesn't require insurance, and results are available in 72 hours. DHEC's testing options have expanded to include shallow nasal testing, an oral swab, or a saliva test at different locations. Pre-registering is recommended. Visit scdhec.gov/gettested.
DHEC urges South Carolinians to be positive they're negative by routinely getting tested if they're regularly out in the community. It's especially important to get tested before and after holiday traveling or events. While testing is important, wearing face masks and social distancing remain key to preventing disease spread.
Bayview Manor praised for wound care
Bayview Manor was recently certified as a Vohra Wound Physicians Center of Excellence for Wound Manage-
Brittany Kaczor, RN, and Dr. L. Stojanov of Bayview Manor. Submitted photo. ment. This certification is an indication that the Bayview Manor nursing team is doing a good job reaching positive wound healing outcomes for residents.
ARTS
These ornaments are for the birds
Mystic Osprey Gallery’s wildlife ornaments to benefit Lowcountry Raptors
From staff reports Habersham’s Mystic Osprey Gallery has announced a holiday charity partnership with Lowcountry Raptors. All proceeds from every wildlife, Christmas ornament sold at the gallery will go directly to the birds in the care of the charity, which cares for owls, hawks, vultures, and falcons. Each ornament comes boxed with tissue paper, and is ready to gift. The orna-
ments are only available instore, and not online. “Lowcountry Raptors is a wonderful organization, doing important, educational work,” Mystic Osprey Gallery owner Robert Howell said. “Lila Arnold, her volunteers and her birds visit classrooms, farmers markets, events, parks and libraries. For many people, especially kids, it’s the only opportunity to get close up to a live owl, hawk, or falcon and the programs teach people about raptors, predators and prey, conservation and habitat loss. “My wife, Emily, found terrific ornaments that were foxes, owls, cardinals, robins, bears,
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Private Personal Visits With Santa
Through Dec. 22, Every Second Counts Escape Rooms, Lady’s Island. There will be 15-minute private reservation times on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Cost is $20 for first child, $7 for additional children/siblings. Activities include writing a personal letter to Santa, mailing those letters, hot cocoa, meeting Santa in the Christmas Holiday Room, a small gift from Santa and one free high definition photo with Santa. (Additional photos are $3 each.) Mask required upon arrival unless medical condition prohibits it. Masks not required for children younger than 4. Babies welcome and Santa will hold your baby. Santa will wear a special Christmas mask. During the free photo with Santa, parents can elect to have children wear masks or remove them. Visits with Santa himself are private. For more in-
formation, visit https://www. everysecondcountsesc.com/ visit-with-santa.
Habersham Southern Living Showcase Home tours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Wednesday to Sunday, through Dec. 27 (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays), 10 North Loudon Street, Habersham. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale at SouthernLivingShowcase.com. A portion of all ticket sales goes to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice (www.focHospice. org). Allen Patterson Builders, Habersham Land Company and K. Lo Designs announce the completion and opening of “The Loudon,” built with innovative quality, functionality, and an elevated interior design featuring the iconic colors and textures of the Lowcountry. For more information about the partners
raccoons, hummingbirds and other wildlife creatures, so we decided to turn the ornaments into a fundraiser for Lowcountry Raptors. If you can’t make it to the gallery, you can also donate to the organization directly on the LowcountryRaptors. org website via paypal.” “Mystic Osprey Gallery had previously sponsored two of our birds-- Breezy, a Barred Owl, and Sterling, a Merlin Falcon – so when they called and asked if they could do this, we were thrilled, and the ornaments are adorable,” Lowcountry Raptors founder and leader Lila Arnold said. Mystic Osprey Gallery
and tours, visit SouthernLivingShowcase.com.
Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Lafayette Soiree Auction
Thursday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 6 at https://www. historicbeaufort.org/lafayette-soiree-2020. HBF has transformed the 2020 auction into an exciting online event, with nearly 60 items and experiences to enjoy now or plan for 2021. Check the HBF website for unique auction items highlighted each day until it’s time to open bids on Dec. 3.
Photos With Santa
4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, the Garden Courtyard behind The Beaufort Inn’s main inn. Sign-ups are required ahead of time and there are a limited number of spots available in each hour
WHEN AND WHERE? Mystic Osprey Gallery is located at 23B Market, No. 1 in the Habersham Marketplace, Beaufort, S.C. Mystic Osprey’s hours are noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. You can also set-up a broadcast quality, curated, live tour of the gallery by calling 843-475-6781 or visiting MysticOsprey.com.
showcases artists from around the country who explore nature, habitat, wildlife, and “our place within.” The work includes original paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, and ceramics.
time slot. Santa, his elves, and the Beaufort Inn team, in partnership with Kathrynn Lott, local owner and designer at k.Lo Design & Style are creating a scene that allows Santa and Mrs. Claus to interact with families while maintaining their distance. All photos will be taken outside and guests will be asked to social distance from other families and wear masks while in line. Photos will be sent digitally to the email provided when registering for the event. Guests will enjoy the full experience of letter writing to Santa, chatting with and taking a photo with Santa, and will receive a sweet treat after the photos. To register, people can visit The Beaufort Inn (https:// www.beaufortinn.com/santavisits-the-beaufort-inn/) or Facebook Event “Reimagined Photos with Santa” through the EventBrite links provided in the description of the event.
Each ornament from Mystic Osprey Gallery comes boxed with tissue paper and is ready to gift. The ornaments are only available instore, and not online. Submitted photo. “Mystic Osprey Gallery celebrates nature, making Lowcountry Raptors a magical fit. These wonderful ornaments
are a tiny reminder that there is much to do to protect our planet, its fauna, and flora,” Howell said.
BA Blue & White Classic Golf Tournament
dows.For more information, visit FirstPresBeaufort.org.
Tee times 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, Ocean Creek Golf Course, Fripp Island. Tee times assigned the week of the event. Register 15 minutes prior to tee time at 1st tee box. Four-man Captain’s Choice (net and gross winners). Cost is $150/player (Includes lunch, golf and gift). Register to play or bid in online auction at one.bidpal. net/bluewhiteclassic2020.
Through the Glass: 10th Annual Nativity Celebration
Dec. 4 through Jan. 6, First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort sanctuary, 410 Church Street in downtown Beaufort. Sanctuary will be open for day or evening self-guided tours of 12 beautiful nativity displays in 12 sanctuary win-
Port Royal History Scavenger Hunt
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Historic Port Royal Foundation & Museum, 1634 Paris Avenue. The Historic Port Royal Foundation will kick off a new History Scavenger Hunt featuring 23 locations in the historic section of downtown Port Royal. The brochure includes a map, riddles and histories for each site. Cost for the scavenger hunt guide is $5 and all proceeds go toward museum operations. The hunt brochure will also be available in the museum gift shop after the kick-off event. Historic Port Royal Foundation & Museum is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday-Sunday and by appointment. For information call 843-524-4333 or email unionchurch1004@ gmail.com.
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DECEMBER 3–9, 2020
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SPORTS & EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
BA boys off to 2-0 start, girls win season opener
Beaufort Academy’s boys took down a state powerhouse in their season opener on Nov. 24, winning 73-63 at Clarendon Hall to hand the Saints their first loss to a SCISA opponent since the 2018 state championship game. The Eagles kept it rolling with a 52-51 win at Lowcountry Leadership on Monday. Clarendon Hall star Kylic
Horton poured in 40 points, but Malachi Rodriguez scored 13 to lead five Eagles in double-figures as BA dealt the Saints just their fourth defeat since the start of the 2018-19 season. Braydon Dineen, Elijah Fess, Brandon Trapp, and Ben VanHise each scored 10 points to join Rodriguez in double digits as the Eagles displayed their depth.
The Saints clobbered the Eagles 74-25 in last year’s opener in Beaufort and completed the season sweep with a 66-50 home win 10 days later, but BA was in control from the start this time. The Eagles closed the first quarter on an 11-0 run to take a five-point lead and reeled off nine more points to start the second quarter and take a commanding 25-
BASKETBALL PREVIEWS BOYS HOOPS TEAM CAPSULES
SCHSL CLASS 1A WHALE BRANCH Coach: Jim Raymond (5th season) Last Year: (21-7, 7-1), region champs Playoffs: Class 2A runner-up Key Losses: Nick Pringle, Shawn Chisolm, Shemar Williams, Jaylin Perrales Key Returners: Jaylen Reeves Breakout Candidates: JaShaun Gillison, JaQuan Gillison SCISA CLASS 2A BEAUFORT ACADEMY Coach: Bobby Smith (2nd season) Last Year: (15-11, 6-6)
Washington drops 31 as BA slams Saints
don didn’t get any closer the rest of the way. BA then went on the road and knocked off a tough Lowcountry Leadership team Monday, escaping with a 52-51 victory. VanHise scored 18 points, and Fess punctuated his 16-point night with a buzzer-beating layup for the win to lead the Eagles. Frey added 12 for BA.
Beaufort Academy’s girls opened their season with an impressive 58-19 victory at Clarendon Hall on Nov. 24. Sophomore Mike’Ala Washington poured in a career-high 31 points to lead the way for the Eagles. Tahleea Heyward added nine points, and Mary Hanna Hiers contributed eight for BA.
Key Returners: Jeremiah Young, Jackson Ogden, Malone Kinard-Huisinger, Mark Knight, Austin McIntosh Breakout Candidates: Christian Tilton, Austin Floyd
SCHSL CLASS 4A BEAUFORT HIGH Coach: Jeremy Huff (2nd season) Last Year: (5-20, 0-6), 4th in region Playoffs: DNQ Key losses: Jamaad Rivers, Josh Aiken, CJ Smith Key returners: Oliver Holmes, Zyrin Odom, Rush Riley, Daniel Phares Breakout Candidates: Micheal Dennison, Davis Willis, Jake Alvarez SCHSL CLASS 3A BATTERY CREEK Coach: CJ Brown (2nd season) Last Year: (3-17, 1-7), 5th in region Playoffs: DNQ Key Losses: Amoni Waring, Obi Wilson Key Returners: David Grober, Jordon Rivers Breakout Candidates: David Smith
11 advantage. BA stayed the course and went to halftime up 38-26. Clarendon pulled within 38-33 in the third quarter, but BA responded with a 9-2 run to cushion the margin and regain the momentum. The Saints kept coming and closed within four before Ben Frey hit a 3-pointer to put BA up 57-50 at the end of three periods, and Claren-
GIRLS HOOPS TEAM CAPSULES SCHSL CLASS 4A BEAUFORT HIGH Coach: Reggie Jones (8th season) Last Year: (9-12, 2-4), 3rd in region Playoffs: R1 (Airport) Key Losses: Sequoia Smalls Key Returners: Layla Warren, Quinn Wilson Breakout Candidates: Genesis Jonassaint, Jayla Daise
Playoffs: QF (Richard Winn) Key Losses: Dawson Coleman Key Returners: Elijah Fess, Brandon Trapp, Braydon Dineen, Malachi Rodriguez, Sully Gay Breakout Candidates: Ben VanHise, Ben Frey
SCHSL CLASS 3A BATTERY CREEK Coach: Lonnie Kluttz (1st season) Last Year: (3-17, 2-5), 3rd in region Playoffs: R1 (Strom Thurmond) Key Losses: Starr Reed, Coresha Rutledge Key Returners: Myra Smith, Kiara Wilson, Emonee Johnson Breakout Candidates: Noni Singleton
JOHN PAUL II Coach: Mac Tamminen (3rd season) Last Year: (12-11, 7-5) Playoffs: R1 (Christian Academy MB) Key Losses: Reco Anderson, CJ Knight
SCHSL CLASS 1A WHALE BRANCH Coach: LaToya Mack (3rd season) Last Year: (20-8,6-2), 2nd in region Playoffs: R3 (Latta) Key Losses: None Key Returners: Kynew Barnwell, Zhani Thompson, Jazmin Diaz
Beaufort’s Oliver Holmes
CLOSE PLAY
BA’s Mike’Ala Washington Breakout Candidates: Erin Rivers, Heaven Grant SCISA CLASS 2A BEAUFORT ACADEMY Coach: Lillian Aldred (4th season) Last Year: (20-3, 7-3) Playoffs: SCISA 1A Champions (Def. Dorchester Academy) Key Losses: Amelia Huebel, Emily Ann Hiers Key Returners: Mike’Ala Washington, Tahleea Heyward Breakout Candidates: Mary Hanna Hiers
JOHN PAUL II Coach: Karen Floyd (5th season) Last Year: (22-5, 7-3) Playoffs: QF (Palmetto Christian) Key Losses: Tkai DeVore, Abby Quinty, Jasmine Hamilton, Katie Leigh Floyd Key Returners: Taylor Michael, Paige Weniger, Bella Termini Breakout Candidates: Caroline Gilmour
American Legion Oratorical Contest now open
From staff reports The American Legion Beaufort Post 9 will hold an Oratorical Scholarship Contest in January for Beaufort area high school students with college scholarships – up to $25,000 for students bound to any college in the United States. Up to six selected partic-
ipants will give a short, prepared oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution and respond to an assigned topic. Post 9 wants Beaufort area high school students to show their knowledge and appreciation of our Constitution and show how they are prepared for the duties, responsibilities, and priv-
SCHOOL BRIEFS
Royals shortstop Weldon Smith puts the tag on Black Panthers Peter Tims during the bottom of the third inning Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Burton Wells Complex. The Royals went on to win 5-2 and advance to the Dec. 1 championship game against the Avengers. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Heritage Classic Foundation Scholar applications available
From staff reports Applications for the 2021 Heritage Classic Foundation Scholar Awards are now available online for all Beaufort and Jasper County high school seniors. The Heritage Classic Foundation will name new Scholars from the 2021 graduating class. Seniors in all Beaufort and Jasper County high schools are eligible to apply. Each Scholar will have an opportunity to receive a 4-year grant totaling up to $16,000 or $20,000. Scholarship applications are reviewed on the basis of academic success, community service, essays written
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by the student and financial need. An interview is required by all finalists. Since this Scholar program was instituted in 1993, 342 graduating seniors have been named Heritage Scholars. These grants, to a college of the student’s choice, have totaled more than $4.45 million. Applications are now available online and can be found at www.heritageclassicfoundation.com. All applications must be completed by Jan. 15, 2021. The 2021 Scholars will be recognized at the 53rd annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing to be played April 12-18, 2021 at Hilton Head
Island’s Harbour Town Golf Links. The Heritage Classic Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to supporting educational and charitable initiatives to enhance quality of life and economic vitality by hosting the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, South Carolina’s only PGA Tour golf tournament. Since it was founded in 1987, the Foundation has donated more than $44.6 million to people in need. For more information, call 843-671-2448, visit www.heritageclassicfoundation.com or follow on Facebook (Heritage Classic Foundation) and Twitter (@HCFGolf).
For full high school basketball coverage visit Lowcosports.com.
Riverview Charter hiring teachers
Riverview Charter School is seeking applicants to fill several certified teaching positions for the remainder of the school year. In particular, the school is looking for a 5th Grade English and Science teacher and a 6th Grade social studies teacher. Interested applicants should fill out the online application found at https:// riverviewcharterschool.org/ employment-2/. Applicants should ensure they have all of the required documents – cover letter, resume, documentation to demonstrate who you are as a teacher (newsletter, unit plan, educational philosophy, etc.). Applicants will receive a confirmation email. Documents are reviewed and screened, and interviews are scheduled based on the credentials of the applicant and the need of the school. Interviews will be held by appointment only. Invita-
tions for interviews will be send via email with a date and time.
McMaster gives DHEC OK for school testing program
Governor Henry McMaster on Friday, Nov. 25, signed Executive Order 2020-73, which gives the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) the authority to implement its school testing program. Governor McMaster and SCDHEC Interim Director of Public Health, Dr. Brannon Traxler, discussed the new testing initiative last week. “Right now, too many South Carolina parents are having to choose between their jobs and their children because they aren’t being given an option to send their children to school for in-person instruction,” McMaster said. “School districts throughout our state have shown that we can safely educate our children in the
ileges of American citizenship. Parents, students or teachers should contact Matt Swinsick at 843-277-7906 or (swinsickmul@gmail.com) with any questions or to register. Registration deadline is Dec. 15. More information is available at www.bftamlegpost9.org.
classroom, and these tests will give students, teachers, and faculty members another layer of defense against the COVID-19 virus.” Roughly 220,000 Abbott BinaxNOW tests have been allocated for the program, with each participating district initially receiving enough tests to account for 10 percent of the staff and student body population. Tests will be available to symptomatic students, teachers, and other staff. Results of the tests are available in approximately 15 minutes. Participation in the testing program is voluntary and will require a consent form to be completed by minors’ parents or guardians. Individual school districts also have the ability to opt out of the program. SCDHEC anticipates distributing the tests to school districts soon, though participating districts will need time to distribute the tests to individual schools and train staff to administer the tests.
LOWCOUNTRY OUTDOORS Opening the Door to Nature
FAIR WEATHER FISHING
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ore that 20 years ago my wife, Terry, and I spent a long weekend in Aiken. While there, we had dinner with our very close friends, Joe, a pediatrician and his wife, Mary. The other guests were Dr. and Ms. Goode. Although recently retired, Dr. Goode still travelled with Joe, as they had for many years, on annual medical missions. While I was aware of Joe and Dr. Goode’s medical missionary work, I had only a nodding acquaintance with the Goodes and was unaware that she was also very involved with her church’s good work. It was late December and quite cold, not only there but also in Beaufort. I knew that one of my friends, a commercial fisherman, would be working during that cold snap and I did not envy him at all. Maybe that’s one reason my mind was on fishing. More so than usual, I mean. As we were getting ready, Terry just out of the blue said “David,” in a tone that got my attention. “Now look,” she said. “Not everyone has the same interest in fishing that you have. In fact, most people don’t. I do not want to look around and see that you have Ms. Goode cornered and the poor woman’s eyes are glazed over while you’re holding forth on fishing in Alaska or Wyoming or wherever just because it’s cold. I know full
Fishin’ in Michigan DAVE MURRAY
Sketch by Susan Graber.
well that’s what’s on your mind, but no one needs to hear about it. Not tonight. It’s just not acceptable. I suggest that you inquire about others’ interests. Find out what’s going on in their lives. Just don’t make it about fishing.” “Right,” I replied. “I’ve got it,” although her admonishment did serve to remind me of that that time in Wyoming when an early season weather system came roaring down … “Stop it,’ I thought, and began to think that maybe she had a point. Best be careful; wouldn’t want to be thought a bore. So when we arrived I was on my absolute best behavior, which was real easy in the beginning because we were supposed to be mostly listening at first anyway. The two doctors were going to share, complete with a slide show, their recent experiences in a distant, war torn and poverty stricken country, and I was interested in hearing about it. Not long after a most interesting and
informative presentation we were seated for dinner, and that’s when things started going awry. You see, I have a hearing impairment and Ms. Goode, whom I hardly knew, was seated on my bad side. So having turned over this new leaf and being truly focused on proper social etiquette, I inquired of her, “What’s going on in your life these days?” “Well,” she replied, “I just got back from a mission.” And I thought she said she just got back from fishin’. The first thing that went through my mind was that this was a perfect example of how I should be more careful about subconsciously stereotyping folks, because I had assumed, obviously for no good reason, that this lady would not have had the least interest in fishing. “That sounds just grand. Where were you?” I asked, expecting Florida or maybe the Bahamas, given the time of year. “Michigan,” was the response. “Well now, doesn’t that just take the cake,” I thought. “Her husband goes halfway around the world on a medical mission and she leaves the Deep South in late-December to go fishin’ in Michigan, of all places. Now there’s a truly dedicated fisher.” I quickly glanced around to see if Terry was listening to this, in which case I was
fully prepared to place the blame squarely where it belonged with a quick “She brought it up, not me!” but no worries – safe to continue this fascinating conversation. “That’s very interesting.” I said, “What for?” thinking it had to be for steelhead that time of year. I tried to imagine her in insulated waders
standing knee deep in a Michigan steelhead stream fly casting in a snowstorm. I was having difficulty getting a clear picture. With a rather perplexed expression, she replied “Souls.” Now this was getting to be too much. “Is that right?’ I asked, “In fresh water?” That’s when I felt a sharp
kick under the table against my shin. I looked up to see Terry giving me the cut-throat gesture universally understood to mean “Knock it off!’ I also noticed that everyone had rather puzzled expressions. So I let it drop, figuring that on the way back to the inn I could easily explain my innocence. Sure, it was a surprising coincidence that we shared the same interests, but I was simply being polite. As soon as we were in the car I said, “Terry, you may not believe this but Ms. Goode is really serious about fish…” when I was interrupted with “For cryin’ out loud, she wasn’t fishin’. She was on a mission!” “Oh.” I said. “Well, that puts a whole different light on it. Gosh, I guess it’s a good thing I didn’t ask if she prefers ’em grilled or fried.’ I didn’t catch all the response, but it sounded sort of like some mumbling about … “such a cross to bear.” Wishing you happy holidays and tight lines, wherever and whatever you’re fishin’ for this holiday season, Dave Murray Dave helped pioneer salt water fly fishing in the Lowcountry. He is a retired Orvis endorsed guide and currently teaches Orvis and Bay Street Outfitters’ fly fishing schools and fly casting clinics. He lives in Beaufort with his wife, Terry. He can be reached at davemurray1033@gmail.com
DECEMBER 3–9, 2020
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VOICES Editor’s Note: The opinions of our columnists in the Voices section are not necessarily the opinions of The Island News.
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I regret never joining the conversations
t is early Saturday, and this morning, I have a fire in our hearth. I’ve built this fire from sticks, branches and debris that have fallen into our yard from an aging stand of magnolia trees. Usually I use an accelerant — a store-bought log – to get things going. But today’s kindling is organic, artisanal, free of chemicals. As I sit in our living room I have a view of the Beaufort River getting its first shafts of low-angled sunlight. This light has turned the Spartina an electric yellow and infuses me with a sense of rebirth and renewal. This morning I’m listening to the “People’s Pharmacy” that features Paul Offit, a pediatrician-professor-writer at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. Dr. Offit says that many Americans, perhaps 20 percent, will opt out of the forthcoming Covid vaccine. CBS polling says that half of its respondents intend to “wait and see” before taking the shot. What?
SCOTT GRABER
In his explanation, Offit mentions the “Cutter Incident” in 1955. This accident involved Cutter Laboratories and the fact that their process of inactivating the live polio virus was defective. Within days there were reports of paralysis and within month of the first mass vaccination program against polio had to be abandoned. The Cutter incident eventually led to the replacement of Jonas Salk’s formaldehyde-attenuated vaccine with Albert Sabin’s vaccine. Sabin’s “live” virus was also attenuated but the virus could be “reactivated” resulting in occasional cases of polio. Offit makes it clear that the Cutter incident wasn’t Salk’s
fault, rather the fault was with the manufacturer, but it added even more accelerant to a rivalry between two brilliant, egotistical pioneers in vaccine development, notorious for their bitter rivalry. Offit also makes it clear that in 1955 the vast majority of Americans were ready to take their chances with the vaccine because polio had completely terrorized the American public. I was 10 years old in those days, and remember mandatory naps, newsreels showing recumbent children in “Iron Lungs” and the Gamma Globulin shots my father gave me and my siblings. Polio was second only to the Atomic Bomb in terms of what most Americans feared the most. And, of course, we were a different country in the 1950s. Our parents were survivors just escaped from the great tragedy of World War II. There was a national sense of gratitude that infused those who made it back after the
And so we now have a substantial cohort of cynical, skeptical, disbelieving Americans who see conspiracy and incompetence in every landscape...” great shoot-out. There was also an excitement about the science that had come out of this war — especially antibiotics like Streptomycin. It was a time when doctors were not yet beholden to insurance companies. Rather they were authentic, small town celebrities in image of Marcus Welby. After the Cutter incident the courts ruled that compensation was due those who had been injured. This triggered a flood of well-publicized lawsuits. Later, in
1986, Big Pharma fought back convincing Congress it was entitled to immunity. Notwithstanding Congressional immunity there developed — according to Offit — a culture of risk aversion among pharmaceutical companies and a tendency to avoid experimentation and innovation. Many smaller companies then opted-out of vaccines altogether. Now I’m listening to the news — People’s Pharmacy and Offit are done — the lead story is the number of infections and the forthcoming danger that will attend any Thanksgiving gathering. This is followed by a first-person account of race-based discrimination, which is followed by a story framed with the words, “Blood in the Streets of Uganda.” This morning, we get an hourly recitation of disaster, followed by injustice, then incompetence and sometimes genocide. Into this recipe we mix in a conspiracy-ridden internet which often targets vaccines and vaccinations,
calling them dangerous, unnecessary, a source of autism. And so we now have a substantial cohort of cynical, skeptical, disbelieving Americans who see conspiracy and incompetence in every landscape — and apparently some see it in the making and the delivery of this particular vaccine. This is a tragedy. In the last part of my father’s life, he taught at MUSC. While there he recruited Albert Sabin to come and also teach at the Medical School. My father and Sabin thereafter became friends. I would sometimes see them, sitting in our den on James Island, talking about the their changing world of RNA, DNA and pathogens unseen and unknown. To my everlasting regret, I never joined those conversations. I was young, self-absorbed, in a hurry to get to the beach. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
Thank you, celebrate democracy, have a happy holiday season
By Jane Caffrey
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he League of Women Voters Beaufort S.C. Area would like to thank everyone who worked to ensure a safe and accurate Nov. 3 General Election. It would like to thank the Beaufort County voters for turning out through unprecedented circumstances to make sure their voices were heard. The League extends their utmost gratitude to the dedicated people who powered the elections: the poll workers, election officials, election observers, postal workers, and volunteers. The League also sends its congratulations to all the candidates who gave their time
and efforts to offer to run for various offices to serve their communities, whether they ran or not. The gift of being a young, new League of Women Voters organization is that it never knew what it couldn’t do. And never was that more important than during this 2020 Election Year, the year of the League's Centennial celebration. They were, in so many ways, “The Little Chapter that Could.” With only 85 members – not all of whom are able to actively participate – this Chapter set a very strategic focused goals for voter education, voter outreach and voter access. Various initiatives included
community relations outreach via voter registration and Census help drives; following school bus routes delivering lunches from the Beaufort County School District; Church Food Drives; as well as organizing weekly tables at the Piggly Wiggly and Food Lion from August through October. The League also invited candidates to submit their bios and answers to questions for Vote411 Voter Guides. The Beaufort League helped the League of Women Voters Vote411.org website reach more than 6 million views to get information about voting all over the country for a record-breaking
election cycle. Voters viewed more than 37 million pages in both English and Spanish. Partnering with the LWV of the Hilton Head-Bluffton Area, the League of Women Voters Beaufort Area held various Beaufort County virtual Zoom Candidate Forums. The League also developed a Voter Ambassador Program, which provided voter education about the Early Voting and Absentee Ballot process. Dovetailing with the 2020 election season was the 2020 Census. Our outreach efforts for the Election and Census completions consisted of meetings with the Beaufort County Board of Registration and Elections, informational
videos, socially distanced in-person interactions with the community, postcards, flyers, signage, and social media. They arranged with Palmetto Breeze to provide “Rides to the Polls,” a service for disabled persons and others to request safe roundtrip rides from home to the absentee voting site at no cost to individuals. More than 840 volunteer hours were given by the Beaufort League members and partners in Getting out the Vote for their Give a Day for Democracy Campaign. Under the direction of Voter Services and Education Director Bernadette Hampton, League volunteers reached more than
3,000 people, registered 325 voters (not including those who registered online), sent more than 1,000 postcards and provided census help and information to more than 900 households. Even through the stresses that 2020 has brought, the League encourages you to take a moment to celebrate our democracy and to have a safe and Happy Holiday Season! Jane Caffrey is the President of the League of Women Voters Beaufort S.C. Area. To become a member of the League of Women Voters Beaufort S.C. Area, visit www.lwvbeaufort.org. If you have any questions, email to lwvbeaufort@gmail.com.
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FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 167407 4BDRM | 3.5B | 2549sqft | Oceanfront Edward Dukes 843.812.5000 Pat Dudley 843.986.3470
$739,000
CITY WALK | MLS 168874 3BDRM | 3B | 1900sqft Shannon Denny 843.575.7055
$145,000
LANDS END | MLS 167123 5BDRM | 3B | Waterfront Scott Sanders 843.263.1284
$219,900
SEABROOK | MLS 166375 .37acre | Deep Water Lot Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735
$449,000
CENTER OF BEAUFORT | MLS 163269 .29acre | Great Location Jeff Peth 843.252.5600
$1,300,000
RED BLUFF | MLS 168680 4BDRM | 3B | 2622sqft | Marshfront Paige Walling 843.812.8470
$525,000
$859,000
BULL POINT | MLS 165755
4BDRM | 3.5B | 3357sqft | New Construction Amy McNeal 843.521.7932
$325,000
PIGEON POINT | MLS 168421 3BDRM | 2B | 1280sqft Robin Leverton 843.812.3344
$1,790,000
FACTORY CREEK | MLS 167961 5BDRM | 4.5B | Deep Water | Private Dock Trea Tucker 843.812.4852
$398,000
WRIGHTS POINT | MLS 166906 LADY’S LANDING | MLS 168592 BATTERY POINT | MLS 168732 4BDRM | 3.5B | Deep Water | Private Dock Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
$3,450,000
DEEP WATER ESTATE | MLS 167297 5BDRM | 6.5B | Deep Water | Private Dock Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
$575,000
PORT ROYAL | MLS 159854
1.01acre | Great Location | Commercial Opportunity Wayne Webb 843.812.5203
$485,000
2BDRM | 2.5B | Community Dock Colleen Baisley 843.252.1066
3BDRM | 2.5B | 2001sqft Colleen Baisley 843.252.1066
OLD TOWN BLUFFTON | MLS 167574 .20acre | CORNER LOT Laura Blencoe 843.321.1615 David Polk 843.321.0477
$38,000
ROYAL PINES | MLS 168039 1acre | Corner Homesite Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445
$725,000
CAT ISLAND | MLS 167758 5BDRM | 4.5B | 3293sqft | Marshfront Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
$325,000
SHELL POINT | MLS 164623 1.35acres | Commercial Opportunity Kelly Buss 1.540.226.7981
$50,000
$265,000
$525,000
FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 159784
PIGEON POINT | MLS 167668
DATAW ISLAND | MLS 165103
$1,395,000
$319,000
$389,000
.28acre | Corner Lot | Marsh Views Bryan Gates 843.812.6494 Pat Dudley 843.986.3470
3BDRM | 2.5B | 1340sqft Shannon Denny 843.575.7055
PLEASANT POINT | MLS 163873 HISTORIC DISTRICT | MLS 167671 5BDRM | 4.5+B | Deep Water | Private Dock David Polk 843.321.0477 Laura Blencoe 843.321.1615
$1,150,000
NEWPOINT | MLS 168631
3BDRM | 2.5B | 2200sqft Julia O’Hara 1.201.456.8620
$124,900
SEABROOK | MLS 168419
4BDRM | 4.5B | Deep Water | Private Dock Amy McNeal 843.521.7932
2BDRM | 1.5B | Furnished/Turn Key Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735
3BDRM | 3.5B | 3626sqft Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445
LADY’S ISLAND | MLS 168893 2BDRM | 2.5B | 1700sqft Julia O’Hara 1.201.456.8620
$2,249,000
$369,000
FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 163425
DATAW ISLAND | MLS 163743
6BDRM | 6.5B | 4072sqft | Oceanfront Pat Dudley 843.986.3470 Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
3BDRM | 3B | 2356sqft Julia O’Hara 1.201.456.8620
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