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Lowcountry businesses struggled with federal assistance process S.C. SBA official: ‘There’s still money’ left in paycheck protection program By Mindy Lucas As new business owners, Kendell and Anthony Wilson thought they’d be dealing with the usual things business owners face when they opened
their business Glowcountry Indoor Mini Golf in December. Things like managing finances or marketing. Especially marketing. After all, when Glowcountry first opened, the family-friendly golf course which uses black lights and glowing features was a new concept for most people.
“I’d love to say we came up with the idea but we didn’t,” said Kendell Wilson. What the couple didn’t think they’d be dealing with was a global pandemic that would soon lead to a nationwide shut down. “We were shocked,” she said describing those first few weeks. “You never expect the country to come to a complete
close, to shut down.” But shut down they did. And like many small businesses around the Lowcountry, the Wilsons soon found themselves looking to the federal government for emergency assistance and trying to decide if they even wanted to apply in the first place. After all, they’d come this far without taking out loans.
“We literally put our savings into the business,” Wilson said, explaining the couple had even foregone building a house in order to launch their business venture. “It was like, there’s no option to fail,” she said. But this was something different, as everyone kept saying. And no one, not even those in Congress, which had
As SC’s coronavirus numbers explode, debate on masks takes center stage
From staff reports As we are hearing and reading reports of significant increases in new cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina in the midst of a statewide “re-opening,” the debate over whether or not to wear a face mask has become even more important. With so many opinions about face masks and cloth face coverings, it may be hard to distinguish what is based on good science and what is fiction. Here are some of the things you may be hearing, and the medical information that contradicts these common “mask myths.”
Park Ranger Amanda Taylor, left, schedules a time slot for Laurie Kleppy and her young nephew to climb the Hunting Island Lighthouse Monday morning. In the background are Samantha Melius and Arthur Sprangel of St.Louis, Mo., waiting for the time slot to open. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Hunting Island Lighthouse re-opens By Bob Sofaly
Samantha Melius, left, and Arthur Sprangel trudge up the first of the 175 steps on their way to the top of the 131-foot tall Hunting Island Lighthouse on Monday.
Parris Island, Port Royal cancel July 4 fireworks By Mike McCombs and Ginger Wareham There will be a lot less boom on the Fourth of July 4 in the Beaufort area this year. Port Royal Town Council made the decision last week to cancel the annual Independence Day Fireworks Display scheduled for Saturday, July 4. The decision was made, according to Port Royal Town Manager Van Willis, in reaction to the cancelation of the annual Independence Day Celebration at Marine Corps Recruiting Depot Parris Island. A spokesperson from Ma-
rine Corps recruiting Depot Parris Island could not confirm Thursday afternoon that the installation’s fireworks celebration had been canceled. “Once we got word that Parris Island was canceling (its show), we had to decide,” Willis said by phone Thursday afternoon. “… based upon the concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and large social gatherings, we went ahead and canceled.” With an anticipated attendance of more than 3,000 people at the Sands Beach, Willis said it would be challenging to implement and enforce any type of social
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The iconic Hunting Island Lighthouse reopened under limited capacity Monday, June 15, but by appointment only and in small groups of no more than six at a time. There is a fee of $2 to climb all 175 steps in the 131-foot structure and one has to be at least 44 inches tall to even be considered for the trek. Ranger Carl Berube said visitors to the lighthouse have a full 45 minutes to climb to the top, take some pictures and descend. He said the lighthouse is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
just created a massive relief package, had ever seen anything like it. So the Wilsons began looking into the process and reading online forms for clues as to what they might qualify for and that’s when the real headache began.
felt that it was important to take the cautionary steps now to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the community. Willis said the town learned of Parris Island’s decision “several weeks ago.” There was worry that with no fireworks to watch from Parris Island, people would have flocked to Port Royal in abnormally large numbers, exacerbating the situation. “There was a worry there would be mayhem,” Willis said, “and we didn’t want that.” Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
We used to hear that we shouldn’t wear masks. Why should I change now? COVID-19 is a new disease and experts around the world are learning new things about it every day. As more data has become available and new things discovered, many recommendations have evolved and will continue to do so. The recommendation for everyone to wear face coverings/masks came about after the discovery that the virus can be transmitted in aerosolized particles when someone speaks or breathes heavily, not just in larger droplets from a sneeze or cough. “As we return to many aspects of normal life, it is important to not let our guard down,” said Dr. Kurt Gambla, chief medical officer at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. “COVID-19 will continue to be a threat until an effective
THE LATEST NUMBERS 19,378 – Total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in S.C. 602 – Total number of deaths caused by the virus in S.C. 615 – Total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in Beaufort County. Source: S.C. Department of Health and Envionmental Control (DHEC) as of June 15. See last week's numbers on page A4.
vaccine is developed and in wide use. Until then, taking simple precautions, including wearing a mask in congested public spaces, social distancing and handwashing, are the best ways to prevent the spread of this virus.” I’m not afraid of catching COVID-19 or at risk for serious complications so I don’t need a mask. Generally, masks are recommended for two reasons – to protect the wearer from being infected (keeping germs out) or to protect others from being infected by the wearer (keeping germs in). Current guidelines for the public fall into the second category. Since you can have the virus without realizing it and be contagious, wearing a mask protects those around you should you have COVID-19. “It’s important to remember that face coverings should be used in addition to social distancing, not as a replacement,” says Ashley Hildreth, Beaufort Memorial’s patient safety officer.
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‘March for Justice’ slated for Father’s Day By Mindy Lucas A silent “March for Justice” will be held on Sunday, June 21, or Father’s Day, in downtown Beaufort. The march is being organized by retired Air Force Major General Harold Mitchell, a Beaufort County native who served nearly 40 years in the military. Mitchell recently spoke to members of Beaufort City Council, saying he had been struggling with the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis and also the Charleston church shooting in 2015 in which nine African American church members were killed
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by a gun man during a bible study at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. “In 1968, after the killing of Dr. King, I’m struggling in the same way, that I’ve got to do something,” he said. The event will begin with an assembly of participants at 4 p.m. in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort. It will then proceed at 4:30, up Charles Street to Boundary Street, will move to Carteret Street then back to Bay Street and the park. Drivers should expect street closures. Participants are asked to wear masks and be prepared to space themselves apart.
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PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Tumeric is a beautiful, calm, and sweet 2-yearold! Turmeric came to PAL with her adorable babies last year, she did a great job raising her kittens and now wants a home of her own. She spent some time at our cat cafe in Savannah and is now back at our adoption center. She loves a sunny spot to relax and occasionally play with a string toy. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and
Dog of the Week: Shuri is a loving and sassy 2.5-year-old! Shuri has been with us for more than 2 years and is eager for a new home. She spent some of the quarantine in a foster home where she was the perfect house guest. Shuri really loves her gal pals, she would prefer to be the queen of her castle. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
PUBLIC MEETINGS JUNE 18–24
June 18 – Beaufort County’s Historic Preservation Review Board, 1 p.m., watch on The County Channel, the county’s Facebook page or at www.beaufortcountysc.gov June 18 – Airports Board, 1:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel, the county’s Facebook page or at www.beaufortcountysc.gov June 18 – City of Beaufort’s
Whitehall discussion postponed again For the second time in recent months, discussions on the latest plan to develop the Whitehall property have been postponed. Plans were withdrawn from the agenda by the developer at the last minute for the Monday, June 15 Beaufort – Town of Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) meeting, members said. The developer pulled the item from the agenda for last month’s meeting as well, citing a desire to give the public an opportunity to weigh in, in person, if possible. For the last few months, municipal meetings have been held virtually due to the coronavirus. – Mindy Lucas
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• A photo of Nick Pringle and three other men that ran on Page A6 of the June 11 edition of The Island News was incorrectly attributed. The photo was taken by Jeff Coyle. • In the story “Red Piano Too closes its doors for the last time” on Page A1 of the June 11 edition of The Island News, the previous location of the gallery was incorrect. The gallery was previously in the McDonald’s Market location.
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Cultural District Advisory Board, 2 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page June 22 – Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees’ Finance meeting, 7:30 a.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page June 22 – Beaufort County Council Caucus meeting, 5 p.m.,
watch on The County Channel, the county’s Facebook page or at www. beaufortcountysc.gov June 22 – Beaufort County Council Regular Session, 6 p.m., watch on The County Channel, the county’s Facebook page or at www. beaufortcountysc.gov June 22 – City of Beaufort’s Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30
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fired from a vehicle. Witnesses further advised that vehicles parked in the yard were also struck by bullets, before the vehicle drove off. The incident is under investigation. Anyone who has information on the shooting incident is urged to contact Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111.
Beaufort History Museum awarded grant From staff reports Beaufort History Museum will be receiving assistance to bridge the gap in lost funds and help it emerge from closure in a healthier financial position. The museum was closed from March until earlier this week as a result of Covid-19 restrictions. The Museum received a Bridge Grant from South Carolina Humanities. Funding for the Bridge Grants has been provided by The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan. The Museum, located in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street, was awarded $2,500 that will be allocated to offset lost revenue and pay for ongoing operating expenses. “We closed our doors in midMarch in keeping with the Governor’s directives and according to CDC recommendations so that we could keep our staff, visitors and the collection safe,” BHM Board
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BEAUFORT kay, we just got the June party primaries behind us but, … lest we forget, there are LOCAL elections on the ballot come November. Mayor Billy Keyserling’s seat will be up, along with City Council members Nan Sutton and Mike McFee. None have publicly shared their plans. The council seats are non-partisan and city-wide, no individual districts. Filing officially begins when the City Council approves an ordinance establishing the dates which should happen at their next meeting June 23. Deadline will be noon, Aug. 14. Some Beaufort County Council members face re-election as well. That would be District 1’s Gerald Dawson, District 3’s York Glover, District 5’s Brian Flewelling and District 7’s Michael Covert. Deadline for filing was March 30 and all filed to run again. Over at the school board, where elections are non-partisan, District 1’s Earl Campbell is up for re-election, as is District 6’s John Dowling, Board Chairwoman Christina Gwozdz of District 9 and District 11’s JoAnn Orischak. They have until Aug. 17 to file. Over in Jasper County, local Democratic primary elections already showed HUGE upsets. The incumbents – Sheriff Chris Malphrus and Coroner Martin Sauls, who’s had the job for 40 years –
BEAUFORT COUNTY OFFICIAL VOTING RESULTS GOP Primary June 9 Total 22,595 votes cast; 17.07 percent voter turnout U.S. Senate Duke Buckner Lindsey Graham Michael LaPierre Joe Reynolds Total Votes Cast
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lost to political newcomers Donald Hipp (sheriff) and Willie Aiken (coroner). Thirty-three percent of the Jasper voters went to the polls. In Beaufort County, where there was only the GOP primary ballot, 17 percent of the voters turned out and elected a new coroner, David Ott. Ott, replaces Ed Allen who has been coroner for 12 years and who followed the late Curt Copeland, who was coroner for 12 years. Get that water out of here! BEAUFORT – City officials are slowly, slowly making progress to improve drainage in nine different neighborhoods, a project that’s been in the works for at least the past two years and is anticipated to eventually cost in excess of $13 million. Some in-house work in the Azalea Drive area of Mossy Oaks has already been done by cleaning ditches. Last week, the City Council gave the first reading vote of approval (two votes are necessary) to the sale of $8 million in revenue bonds to fund the drainage work. Payback will come from the $135 annual stormwater fee
State House of Representatives District 118 Total Percent Michael E Covert 2,033 38.05 Bill Herbkersman 3,310 61.95 Total Votes Cast 5,343 100.00 State House of Representatives District 123 Total Percent Jeff Bradley 3,196 58.20 Phil W Hartman 2,295 41.80 Total Votes Cast 5,491 100.00
work that has to be done before (a) the city gets the money and (b) contractor backhoes show up and (c) homes in the Mossy Oaks area don’t flood like some do now. Playground changes BEAUFORT – The beloved Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park is getting some new play equipment. Hooray! City Council recently approved a $274,000 contract with a Murfreesboro, Tenn., company for new playground equipment in the park. If you want to see what it will look like – and read comments about
Percent 6.62 69.05 10.36 13.97 100.00
U.S. House of Representatives District 1 Total Percent Chris Cox 2,011 9.76 Kathy Landing 5,511 26.73 Nancy Mace 10,961 53.17 Brad Mole 2,132 10.34 Total Votes Cast 20,615 100.00
An unidentified woman and her toddler daughter make their way to Beaufort 1’s polling place at the Charles Lind Brown Center on Hamar Street during the Republican “open” primary election Tuesday, June 9. There were a few safety requirements for voters to adhere to but poll workers said everybody was understanding and voting was steady throughout the day. Photo by Bob Sofaly. property owners are taxed, plus grants. The council also authorized City Manager Bill Prokop to negotiate contracts with Gulfstream Construction Co. and Truluck Construction Co. for work to improve two separate drainage basins in the Mossy Oaks area. And council approved a grant application for $1.3 million to help fix the drainage problems around Johnny Morrall Circle (where the old Pizza Hut used to be, the United Way offices are now and a swimming pool appears when there is heavy rain on high tides.) This is the preliminary
Total 1,462 15,240 2,286 3,084 22,072
Beaufort County Coroner Total Robert J Blok Sr, 1,857 David W Ott 12,973 David J Zeoli 5,689 Total Votes Cast 20,519
it – check out the City of Beaufort Facebook page. It’s supposed to be complete by August. Can anyone say “hurricane season?” Follow up LADY’S ISLAND – Plans for the new Wendy’s have
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been given final approval by the city planning department and all that awaits now is for the property to officially change hands, according to the staff. Then it’s farewell to the Steamer building, hello to a fast-food restaurant.
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Bob Bender, outspoken local artist and former owner of the Low Country Esturarium, at a recent outdoor concert in Port Royal. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Environmentalist, local activist Bob Bender dies By Lolita Watson Bob Bender, environmental activist and founder and curator of the Lowcountry Estuarium in Port Royal, died Friday, June 12 at his home from complications related to past throat operations.
Since arriving in the Lowcountry in 1979, Bob was outspoken for not just the environment, but for the community around him. From his North Street Aquarium in downtown Beaufort, he introduced visitors to the living marine
world surrounding the Lowcountry. Relocating to Port Royal in 2002, Bob established a board of directors and created the private, nonprofit Lowcountry Estuariam which opened its doors to hundreds of enthralled school children.
The nearby Sands beach area gave Bender an open-air classroom to share his knowledge. Bob was the founding chairman of Old Village Association of Port Royal and previously served on the boards of the Greater Beau-
fort Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Beaufort USA. He was a member of the Beaufort/Port Royal Sea Level Rise Task Force and the Beaufort County Rural and Critical Lands Board. He was recently recognized for his community contribu-
tions by the Beaufort County Council and the Town of Port Royal. Bob grew up in Oklahoma City and is survived by his two brothers, Tom and Chuck and sister-in-law Susannah, all of Florida. No services are planned.
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City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for IFB 2020-116 Whitehall Drive Boardwalk The City of Beaufort, South Carolina, is soliciting proposals from qualified licensed contractors to construct a wooden multi-use 12’ _wide boardwalk along the Whitehall Park Trail to the Sea Island Parkway. Work shall include Earthwork, Removal & Disposal of existing Sidewalk, expanding the Sidewalk with an Inline Pedestrian Ramp and installing a Variable Width Boardwalk adjacent to the sidewalk which will tie into the elevated boardwalk construction. The boardwalk will be approximately 280 feet long with 10-inch diameter wooden piles spaced at 10-foot increments. The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’ website, https:// www.cityofbeaufort.org/165/Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator, Jay Phillips, at 843-525-7071 or jphillips@cityofbeaufort.org. BIDS will be received by the Finance Department until 2:00 PM ET July 13, 2020. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus and the State of South Carolina Executive Order 2020-12 dated March 21, 2020 regarding “ social distancing” practices, bid proposals may be received electronically, by email in portable document format (pdf) file format. The submittal deadline is 2:00 P.M. ET on July 13, 2020.
City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposal RFP 2020-115 Waterfront Park Replacement Swings The City of Beaufort is seeking to purchase and have installed twenty-seven (27) bench swings and chains to replace the current fourteen (14) year old wooden swings and chains located at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 950 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC. The replacement swings and chains will be commercial grade and designed to be utilized daily 365 days a year by a variety of people and exposed to harsh elements such as extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, saltwater and air, rain, snow etc. The swings will be installed on the current infrastructure which includes a steel beam and stone columns. This project is being funded in whole or in part by the Land and Water Conservation Fund and South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism. All applicable policies of the Land and Conservation Fund and South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism as well as state and federal legal requirements shall apply. The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’ website, https:// www.cityofbeaufort.org/165/Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator, Jay Phillips, at 843-525-7071 or jphillips@cityofbeaufort.org. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus and the State of South Carolina Executive Order 2020-12 dated March 21, 2020 regarding “social distancing” practices, bid proposals may be received electronically, by email in portable document format (pdf) file format. The submittal deadline is 2:00 P.M. ET on July 19, 2020.
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A look down a widened Greenlawn Drive. Photos by City of Beaufort.
Greenlawn Drive, Arsenal projects completed From staff reports Two major public works projects have been completed by the City of Beaufort. Greenlawn Neighborhood Revitalization Project Started in June 2019, the project widened Greenlawn Drive, added sidewalks, on-street parking, stormwater improvements, an underground utility bank, lighting, new pavement, and landscaping. The project’s budget was $2.7 million; of that $500,000 came from a Community Development Block Grant and the balance came from Tax Increment Financing. This project is of particular benefit to the Greenlawn neighborhood, of which 90 percent
are considered low to moderate income, according to the Low Country Council of Governments, which awarded the CDBG grant. Greenlawn Drive runs parallel to the Beaufort Town Center, off Boundary Street.
The Arsenal The historic Arsenal, built in 1798 to house the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery, now has a new upper and lower roof, new restrooms, and restored windows. The project began in April 2019. The project was budgeted at approximately $780,000 and was funded through grants and city resources. The Arsenal now houses the Beaufort History Museum and the Beaufort Visitors Center.
Workers install windows at The Arsenal.
Community Foundation awards more grants From staff reports In its sixth round of COVID-19-related grantmaking in nine weeks, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded an additional $40,050 to four organizations that are addressing critical needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. To date, a total of $414,562 has been granted to 29 organizations in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry established the Low-
country Community COVID-19 Response Fund in mid-March to rapidly deploy funds to nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of individuals and families struggling from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The following organizations have received grants in this round of grantmaking: Campbell Chapel Community Development Ministry (Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church): to rent a refrigerated truck to transport USDA food boxes from Atlanta
to Beaufort and Jasper Counties for distribution for the Farms to Families Food Distribution Program. Christ Lutheran Church: for food and/or hygiene supplies to stock the Little Free Pantry for up to six months. Healing Waters Mission & Wellness Center: for food and a walk-in cooler that will expand services needed for low-income residents in Jasper County for their Compassionate Food Project. Huspah Missionary Baptist Church: for a freezer, food and
PPE needed to increase emergency food boxes for low-income at-risk individuals and families in Hampton County for the Feed the Need Program. Because the needs created by COVID-19 will continue, the Lowcountry Community COVID-19 Response Fund is still accepting donations. Visit the Community Foundation’s home page at www. cf-lowcountry.org or go to the fund’s donation landing page at https://cflowcountry.civicore. com/covid.
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Naval Hospital Beaufort holds change-of-command ceremony By Mindy Lucas Naval Hospital Beaufort has a new commanding officer. In a part-retirement, partchange-of-command ceremony held at the facility on May 29, Capt. Rob Jackson was relieved of command as the hospital’s top officer by Capt. Raymond Batz. Jackson was honored for his 34 years of distinguished service in the United States Navy and for his command at the medical center which
started in January of 2018. “Over the last 29 months, we’ve grown together and tackled every Capt. Rob challenge that Jackson was placed in front of us,” he said in virtual speech addressing the center’s staff and medical professionals. Under Jackson’s command the hospital transitioned to
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Beaufort. It also received numerous awards Capt. including two Raymond for health and Batz wellness and two for retention excellence. It passed “every lab and radiology regulatory survey with flying colors,” Jackson said, and had three regional finalists for
sailor of the year and had the command career counselor of the year. “Achieving required goals are nice, but the thing I am most proud of during my time as your commanding officer is how much we’ve grown as a Navy family,” he said. Jackson’s family was on hand for the ceremony which included such Navy traditions as the chiming of four bells, piping Jackson away and three cheers for the skipper.
Batz most recently served as deputy commanding officer at Tripler Army Medical Center, in Hawaii. In addition, he previously served as senior physician onboard the combat support ship USS Supply (AOE-6) and served as a family physician with Joint Special Operations Task Force, in the Philippines. He also served with the U.S. Marine Corps for five years supporting the Nation-
al Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Joint Task Force in Guantanamo Bay. A time-honored tradition, the change of command ceremony and event was led by Rear Adm. Anne M. Swap commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, Senior Market Manager, Tidewater Multi-Service Market, and Rear Adm. Gary Mayes, commander, Navy Region Southeast.
Historic Beaufort Foundation keeps seat on city review board By Mindy Lucas The fate of a local historic preservation group’s seat on the city of Beaufort’s review board may finally be decided. In a move that could be claimed as a victory for the Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF), Beaufort’s city council has voted to amend the city code so that one of the five seats on the city’s Historic Review Board (HRB) essentially remains an HBF seat. The unanimous vote came at city council’s most recent meeting on Tuesday, June 9, in which members of the
mayor-appointed task force, comprised of city council members and HBF representatives, expressed a fondness for working with each other on the issue. “We all certainly feel that we’ve made great progress and look forward to continuing that,” said HBF’s executive director Cynthia Jenkins. Phil Cromer, one of two city council members on the task force agreed. “I think it’s a great resolution to a problem that we’ve had. Finally, for once in a long while, it’s clear as to what we
can do,” he said. The comments were in stark contrast to a contentious Dec. 10 council meeting which erupted in shouting and one council member walking out. HBF’s longstanding seat was first broached last fall as editorials both for and against the seat’s removal ran in The Island News. A city council meeting that followed the editorials brought out impassioned members of the community on both sides of the issue. In November, council members then voted on first read-
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Parris Island allowing more groups on base Members of those groups will have base access from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday with official Department of Defense credentials. Additionally, adjustments were made to the face-covering and indoor dining policies. While face-coverings are still required at all times in the Commissary and in all medical/dental facilities aboard MCRD Parris Island, masks are no longer required at other MCCS retail and ser-
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City re-opened to public on June 15
The City of Beaufort officially reopened to the public on Monday, June 15. Various safety and sanitation measures were in place for city employees and the public. Plexiglass shields have been installed in the departments that have face-to-face interactions with the public – planning, permits, and business licenses. If a member of the public does not have a mask, a mask will be provided. Hand sanitizer will also be available for the public. Social distancing is being observed within departments and with the public. These departments can also be reached by phone and email: Building Permits: 843-525-7049 or 843-379-705; permits@cityofbeaufort.org or apeifer@cityofbeaufort. org or mmcteer@cityofbeaufort.org.
vice activities, as long as social distancing is maintained. All facilities that prepare and serve food have resumed indoor seating, with the exception of the Marine Corps Exchange during recruit liberty. Masks will be worn when social distancing cannot be maintained, and all individuals are required to carry a mask on their person. All personnel and employees are to enforce proper social distancing and responsible mask use.
Planning: 843-525-7011 or 843-4703507; jbachety@cityofbeaufort.org or hspade@cityofbeaufort.org. Business License: 843-525-7025; buslicense@cityofbeaufort.org; All late fees, penalties, interest fees will be waived until June 20, 2020. For now, City Council and board/ commission meetings will continue to be held virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on the City’s Facebook page.
County hosting electronics recycling event
The Beaufort County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents. The events will be held Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations: • Beaufort County Public Works,
All of the Governor’s restrictions have been relaxed, so we don’t need to worry anymore. Wearing face coverings/ masks and other precautions are an important part of the plan for safely reopening our economy. Taking precautions to minimize the spread of this virus will help our economy in the long run by keeping consumers healthy and making them feel safe in businesses and restaurants. Until a time when we have an effective vaccine that is widely used, we need to work together to protect the health of all. “Just as we’re asking businesses to take extra precautions, we can all do our part by wearing a mask,” said Hildreth. “If everyone in an enclosed space is wearing a mask, the number of germs in the air is reduced, improving the safety for all.” Using a face mask will weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to infections. There is no evidence to support this claim. The only instances where a face mask may contribute to transmission is when proper hand hygiene is not followed after touching a contaminated mask, when a mask is worn inappropriately or when individuals wearing masks become complacent about other precautions. Continuous mask wearing can make you sick from
9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton. • Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort. To limit personal contact and protection against coronavirus, residents are asked to please stay in their car during the event. Staff will unload bags and boxes 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. For questions or more information, visit www.beaufortcountysc. gov/recycle or call 843-255-2736.
County Public Works wins recycling award
The Beaufort County Public Works Department recently re-
The code previously stated the seat must be held by a member of the HBF board. The change to the code, however slight, by all intents and purposes keeps a representative nominated by the HBF on the city’s review board, Jenkins confirmed. Asked about the council’s vote to amend the code, Jenkins said, “I think it’s huge.” “We have a 52-year track record working together, HBF and the city, and we want to continue that,” she said. “I’m really excited about the education and technical process-
Monday, June 15 New S.C. Cases: 582 S.C. deaths: 2 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 24 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Sunday, June 14 New S.C. Cases: 799 S.C. deaths: 1 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 24 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0
Wearing a mask could harm me because I have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or some other condition. Having underlying health conditions like asthma or COPD places you at higher risk for serious complications. Given that, it is even more important to follow all the precautions to avoid contracting COVID-19. “If you’re concerned about how wearing a mask might affect a health condition, you should speak with your primary care provider,” says Dr. Gambla.
Saturday, June 13 New S.C. Cases: 802* S.C. deaths: 6 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 25 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 *Record high Friday, June 12 New S.C. Cases: 770* S.C. deaths: 5 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 33 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 *Record high (since broken) Thursday, June 11 New S.C. Cases: 687* S.C. deaths: 13 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 24 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 *Record high (since broken) Wednesday, June 10 New S.C. Cases: 528 S.C. deaths: 7 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 19 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0 Tuesday, June 9 New S.C. Cases: 434 S.C. deaths: 11 New Beaufort Co. Cases: 20 Beaufort Co. deaths: 0
inhaling carbon dioxide, known as hypercapnia. Cloth face coverings are
ceived the Carolina Recycling Association 2020 Annual Recycling Award. The Go Green, Keep it Clean theme included a cleanup with three neighboring counties to help “Protect Our Species” by developing the first Regional Earth Day Cleanup on April 22, 2019. The We're All In to Keep It Clean litter pick-up event included County employees, County Council members, SCDOT, Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers, local haulers, community sponsors, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, and local municipalities including the City of Beaufort, Town of Hilton Head, Town of Bluffton, and Town of Port Royal. With assistance and guidance from Palmetto Pride, the counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper joined forces. The event involved 503 volunteers who picked up 2,375 bags of litter, equal to 47,500 pounds of trash and debris
es we’re looking at, and the events we’ve been able to do jointly with the city. … It’s just a win-win for everybody.” The task force also provided a report to city council at the meeting which included such recommendations as a review of the Milner Manual, or the preservation manual often cited or used to inform members or applicants bringing projects before the city. The vote to amend the city code was made on first reading and will require a second reading before it is passed.
not airtight and hold little if any carbon dioxide from your exhalations, so would not be a cause of carbon dioxide poisoning. “Even with health care workers who routinely wear masks for hours at a time, this isn’t a common issue,” says Hildreth.
THE LAST WEEK
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Three Democratic candidates were on hand to help the Beaufort County Democratic Party re-open its headquarters Sunday afternoon at 605 Carteret Street. Richard Hricik, left, is running for Senate District Seat No. 46 held by incumbent Republican Tom Davis. Nathan Campbell, center, is running for House Seat No. 43 currently held by Republican Chip Campson. Barbara Nash, right, is hoping to unseat Republican Shannon Erickson for House Seat No. 124. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
From staff reports As of Thursday, June 11, MCRD Parris Island is once again open to approved veterans and dependents and their care-givers, retired Department of Defense civilians, retired Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) employees and their dependents, and those with current vetting through the "Friends of Parris Island" program, according to a Facebook post by Capt. Bryan McDonnell, Director of Communication Strategy and Operations.
ing to remove the seat, but in an abrupt turn of events just two weeks later members voted to table the issue. Formed in December to take up the issue along with other topics, the task force sought the opinion of the South Carolina Attorney General. In an April 13 letter, the AG issued its opinion stating that the city’s ordinance “cannot require candidates [to the Historic Review Board] be members of the private organization making the nomination.”
Bottom line, there really aren’t any good reasons to not wear a mask. As we return to many aspects of normal life, it is important to not let our guard down. COVID-19 will continue to be a threat until an effective vaccine is developed and in wide use. Until then, taking simple precautions including wearing a mask in congested public spaces, social distancing and handwashing are the best ways to prevent the spread of the virus. “We are all in this together,” said Gambla. “And only by working together can we make a difference in how long the virus sticks around.”
picked up from County roadways and waterways.
SCDMV extensions coming to an end
Extensions to expiration dates of some products the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) issues will end on Tuesday, June 30. In March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SCDMV issued guidance extending the expiration date of some SCDMV-related products such as identification cards, driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and parking placards which were set to expire between March and June 2020. These extensions end on June 30 and SCDMV-related documents must be in compliance with South Carolina Law by July 1 or drivers and vehicle owners will possibly face suspensions or late fees. JUNE 18–24, 2020
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NEWS & BUSINESS
Career Change Checklist: Are You Prepared?
Provided by Wells Fargo Advisors If you’re considering a job or career change, it’s important to do some homework before you make the leap. Many benefits from your current position could be tied to specific dates and time frames. Gathering the right information can help you strategically time your exit and set yourself up for greater success. Consider these steps before you resign: 1. Decide if you’d prefer to quit now or wait until you have an offer. This decision requires you to factor in how unhappy you are in your current position and whether you’re able to live off your savings for a while. If you’re in a traditional industry, such as sales, it might be better to find a new opportunity while you’re employed. But if you’re
in high-tech, biotech, private equity, or a similar industry, there may be less risk in taking some time off. 2. Check your employment contract and noncompete agreement. Have a labor attorney review any legal documents you signed when you were hired to evaluate their terms and enforceability. Some contracts may require you to pay back relocation money, education grants, or bonuses if you don’t stay for a certain period of time. Others include “golden handcuffs” that mean you will lose unvested options, restricted stock, deferred compensation, and other benefits upon resignation. Still others may require waiting for a specified length of time before taking a job with a competitor. 3. Review your retirement benefits. Check the vesting
schedule for your employer’s 401(k) contributions and profit-sharing contributions to see how long you have to work to claim your portion of the money. Many plans require you be employed on the last day of the plan year to get employer contributions for that year. You may want to wait until after the plan year ends before you terminate employment so you don’t lose those contributions. 4. Check the terms of stock options, restricted stock, or other forms of non-salary compensation. You may want to delay your departure if a valuable number of options will vest in the near future. If you’re already vested, find out if you’re still subject to the same trading windows and how much time you have to exercise your vested options
once you resign. In many cases, options expire if they aren’t exercised within a certain time frame—typically 90 days after your departure. 5. Manage your health insurance. If you don’t already have a new position or if your new employer’s health plan has a waiting period, figure out where you will get coverage to fill the gap. If your company has 20 or more full time employees, you’ll be able to keep your current plan for up to 18 months after you stop working under the federal law COBRA (you’ll likely have to pay your share and your employer’s share of the premium). You may want to compare those costs with coverage available on the government’s health insurance marketplace. Remember, if you live in a state with a health insurance mandate and
you can afford but do not purchase coverage, you may have a tax penalty. 6. Spend your FSA accounts. If you put pretax money into a flexible spending account (FSA), try to spend down the account before you resign. FSAs typically operate on a use-it-or-lose-it basis (though you may be able to extend with COBRA). In contrast, if you have money in a health savings account (HSA), that money is yours to keep. 7. Consider a group life and disability insurance conversion. If you have life or disability coverage through your employer, you may be able to convert your group policy to an individual policy. Often you have a short window after your resignation to apply with the insurer for continued coverage. This can be an espe-
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Enter the CARES act Signed into law on March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES, was designed to provide “fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, families and small businesses” as well as preserving jobs for American industries. The $2 trillion package was like a lifeline to the drowning. But the promise of relief was soon overshadowed by confusion and uncertainty as complaints began to mount from those who couldn’t get help from their own financial institutions tasked with making the loans. Several area business owners did not want to go on the record for this article but aired frustration with their bank’s lack of assistance, nonetheless. Then there was the application itself which many, including Bay Street retailer Nan Sutton, described as “unbelievably complicated.” “You had to give them your whole life,” Sutton said, adding that if it hadn’t been for a business connection her husband knew – a banker who volunteered to help them – she might not have gone through the process at all. As business owners across the country complained, there was confusion as to who was eligible, how much one could get in the way of a loan, what portion – if any – was forgivable, and which lenders were making the loans. “I thought, I’m not going to deal with all this rigmarole,” Sutton said. But in the end, uncertainty over the economy won out and, like many Lowcountry business owners, Sutton decided to go ahead with the process. “I have never wanted to take money from anybody,” she said. “But I am going to take the money just in case Covid comes back.” Sutton was certainly not alone in that regard. As of June 6, over 59,000 loans, or $5.6 billion, had been approved for South Carolina businesses as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to the U.S. Treasury’s website. Another 14,000 loans, or $909 million, were approved through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). But trying to get the money and waiting for any word as to the status of one’s application, caused a great deal of frustration and anxiety for many area businesses just trying to make it through the week. In fact, according to a recent member survey conducted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, some 83
cially good option if insurers consider you a risk because of your age or medical condition. 8. Consult a financial advisor. Whether you’re planning to take some time off or go right into to a new job, an advisor can provide valuable financial guidance through the transition. This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843-5241114 Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.
Glowcountry Indoor Mini Golf was one of numerous local businesses whose owners struggled with the federal govenment’s financial assistance programs. percent of respondents had applied for assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) including the PPP and the EIDL program or both. Multiple members reported frustration and delays with processing those applications for loans or financial assistance. After learning they didn’t qualify for the PPP since they had not been in business long enough to furnish a tax return, the Wilsons decided they would at least try for a loan through EIDL. So on April 1 they filed an application and then waited. And waited. When Wilson tried to follow-up on the status of the application, they weren’t given any concrete answers. “They would say, ‘you have to wait.’” Meanwhile, rent came due and other bills began stacking up. Fortunately, their landlord was understanding and supportive of the new Beaufort-based business. “Our landlord is amazing,” Wilson said. “If she had not been so understanding, we probably wouldn’t have been able to re-open.” Wilson finally heard back on the status of their loan application toward the end of May – nine weeks after applying.
While the couple was approved for a low-interest, longterm loan they weren’t sure they were going take it. “We are still deciding on the loan,” she said recently in an online message. Earlier she said if they did take the loan, they would use it to catch up on rent. Sutton, whose banker connection helped process their application for a loan that eventually originated out of North Carolina, heard back about three weeks after submitting her paperwork for the PPP program. She has also recently received one of the $10,000 grant-like loans that do not have to be paid back and an additional low-interest loan through EIDL. While ultimately Sutton only took a fraction of the money she was approved for, she looks at it as an emergency fund and is not planning on touching the money if she doesn’t have to. “We won’t know until the end of this year how the year went,” she said, adding she is just “hoping for the best.” “I always try to remain positive, and I’m going to hope that Covid doesn’t come back in full force,” she said. Asked about the frustration with wait times, William Fur-
man, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Charleston area Senior Manager, acknowledged the frustration and confusion many business owners had in the early going. But he also said both the SBA and the banks were overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the customers they were serving and loans they were attempting to process. Often they too were in the dark about loan parameters and spent countless hours pouring over reports and guidelines posted on the treasury’s website. “They were not structured to take on a pandemic,” he said. “It’s certainly been stressed to capacity.” There was also criticism of the relief program in the early going after it was found that national chains and large, publicly traded companies had applied for and received millions of dollars from the loan program intended to help small businesses. Many of these companies, that were found not to be in financial distress, received public backlash prompting some to return the money. In the Charleston area, the Kiawah Island Community Association, a wealthy neighborhood group, initially received $1 million from the
PPP, though after public criticism, it returned the loan. Porter-Gaud, a private school in West Ashley, said they received a $3.6 million loan through the PPP along with Ashley Hall, an all-girls school in Charleston, which accepted a $2.2 million loan, The (Charleston) Post and Courier reported. At least two other private schools, Charleston Day and Mason Preparatory, also received PPP loans, though both schools have declined to say how much they had taken, the newspaper reported. It is unknown which, or if any, private institutions or large organizations in the Lowcountry received funding since that information isn’t currently being made available by the SBA. Asked about the program’s criticism in terms of larger or wealthier businesses receiving the funding, Furman said that “all things considered” he thought the emergency relief process went well. He again pointed to the sheer size of the program and the way it rolled out over night to help those in need stay afloat. “Normally it would take a few years to build something like this, and this was built in a few days,” he said. “Someone described it as being like
Lessons learned Neither Sutton nor Wilson blame the SBA or any specific entity per se, for the programs’ initial problems. However, both said there were lessons to be learned. “I think the government is going to learn a lot through this because they know what worked and what didn’t, and they are trying to adapt right?” Sutton said. Furman agreed saying the programs were continuing to evolve and adjust. Another bill signed into law on June 5, he noted, extended the time allotted for small businesses and other PPP loan recipients to spend the funds and still qualify for forgiveness of the loans. Forgiveness calculations were originally based on the ability of business owners to spend the money within eight weeks after receiving the funds. However, many businesses came forward to say this was nearly an impossible or unrealistic deadline to meet, depending on the size of the business or number of employees. Also, the percentages of what businesses had to spend on payroll versus overhead have been changed as well to make it easier for businesses to adjust spending. Furman also noted there was still money available through the PPP program and still time for businesses to apply, though the deadline is coming up fast – June 30. And there are lessons for business owners as well. “I will never take for granted another customer walking through my door,” Sutton said. “I will always try to be grateful because that was taken from us.” Meanwhile at the newly re-opened Glowcountry Mini Golf, Wilson said she thinks there could have been more checks and balances as to who was getting the money early on. “A lot of big businesses took advantage of that,” she said. “I wish that there wasn’t so much greed, that the big companies took everything and didn’t leave anything for the little guys who need it.” She also wishes there had been additional options for businesses like hers that didn’t fall into any of the predefined categories set up for relief such as restaurants or tourism or were so new they weren’t eligible for the PPP. “It happened so fast and there was so much money, no one was prepared for it,” she said. “Hopefully going forward we can learn from it and be a little prepared for it next time. And hopefully there isn’t a next time.”
Are you a business owner who needs help getting your message out? The Island News can help! Our sales team is working closely with local businesses, the backbone of our community, to help them with plans to change their messaging during these difficult times, or to purely remind citizens of their contributions to our community. Email Amanda Hanna (amanda@lcweekly.com) or Betty Davis (betty.islandnews@gmail.com) to discuss new ideas. A6
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life
Donating Blood During a Pandemic: Why it is crucial, and how to do it safely The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) point out that someone needs a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. Without ready access to supplies of blood, many people would not be able to undergo lifesaving blood transfusion procedures.
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espite measures being in place to curb the spread of SARSCoV-2, it is crucial people still donate
Donating blood A country’s blood supply is integral to supporting people in a critical condition. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), blood transfusions are necessary if a person loses too much blood due to injury or during a surgical procedure. They can also be necessary if a person’s body is not producing blood properly. Depending on the reason why a person needs a blood transfusion, the NHLBI high-
light that it is possible to give four different types of blood product during transfusion: whole blood, red blood cells, platelets, or plasma. The American Red Cross note that scientists cannot manufacture blood and platelets, and the NHLBI say that the majority of the products given in blood transfusions come from whole blood donations from members of the public. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), blood transfusions are lifesaving procedures that occur every day in hospitals across the United States. There are more than 13.2 million blood donors in the U.S., who are crucial for the country’s blood supply.
“Dramatic reduction” in blood donations during Covid-19 restrictions As with all the other resources that a country depends on, supply and demand largely determine its blood reserves. At a local level, if there is a significant accident causing a loss of blood from many people, blood reserves may become stretched as the demand increases. Conversely, too few people donating blood can put pressure on the blood reserves, as the supply of blood cannot meet the demand. The physical distancing policies that authorities have implemented during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak have put severe pressure on the
supply of blood in the U.S. According to Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, “[t]he COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to the U.S. blood supply. Donor centers have experienced a dramatic reduction in donations due to the implementation of physical distancing and the cancellation of blood drives.” Dr. Marks describes people who donate blood as “part of our critical infrastructure industries.” Despite the physical restriction measures, it is crucial that people continue to donate blood. It is the responsibility of local governments to encourage people to donate blood and to help them do it in a safe way that does not significantly increase their risk of getting or passing on SARSCoV-2. In short, the benefits of giving blood at this critical stage of the pandemic far outweigh the negative consequences
of the increased number of people traveling from their homes.
Donating blood safely While it is crucial that people continue to donate blood, doing so safely is, of course, very important. As Dr. Marks points out, blood donation centers are ideally placed to manage the donations of blood safely during the pandemic, as they are highly skilled in infection control practices. In Dr. Marks’ words, “blood donation centers always take steps to prevent staff and donors who are not feeling well or who have a fever from reaching the donor area, and they are now taking additional social distancing precautions wherever possible.” People who donate blood should adhere to physical distancing policies when traveling outside, wear masks in areas where they are unable to keep six feet apart from other people, and frequently wash their hands to reduce
their chances of catching or spreading the virus. “Donating blood is safe and takes only a little of your time. At many blood donation centers, those who are interested in donating can make an appointment to minimize the time it takes to donate blood. Centers can arrange to call a donor’s mobile phone when they’re ready for the donor to come in.” The CDC have issued advice to blood and plasma collection facilities on how to operate safely during the pandemic. Various organizations can help a person find a local blood donation center where they can schedule an appointment. These organizations include: • American Red Cross • Armed Services Blood Program • OneBlood https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/donating-blood-during-a-pandemic-why-its-crucial-and-how to-do-it-safely
A USEFUL GIFT Tuscan Women Cook Showcases a Light, Summer Italian Recipe That is Easy-to-Make at Home
The International Medical Corps gave Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services 30,400 N90 face masks Tuesday at their Chelsea Clinic. From left are Dr. LaFrance Ferguson, Chief Medical Officer of BJHCHS, Dr. Scott Lillibridge and John McGhie of International Medical Corps. Roland Gardner, CEO of BJHCHS, said most of the masks will be distributed to all three county clinics, while some will be sent to major facilities within the state that may need them. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
No matter the diagnosis, mental illness is a burden
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'm probably about to share a very unpopular opinion here, but for someone living on the "outside" of SPMI (Serious and Persistent Mental Illnesses) it can feel as if the challenges they encounter with their mental illnesses are trivialized. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual version V (DSMV) is often referred to as the "bible" when it comes to diagnosing the complexities of a particular mental health condition. The specific mental health conditions that fall under the SPMI umbrella exclusively include Major Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia and Borderline Personality Disorder. What about the entire population that exists outside these parameters? Struggling is struggling. Pain is pain, no matter what the specific diagnosis. Those with anxiety, considered one of the "lighter" mental illnesses, can become crippled to the point where they can barely function. Because that diagnosis is not an SPMI does it mean their journey is any less difficult? I think SPMI is a term that divides the mentally ill community. So many of us have the same challenges
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regardless of what diagnosis we have been labeled: medication merry-go-round, multiple inpatient hospitalizations, the insurmountable weight of both internal and external stigma and discovering the most effective symptom management strategies. The primary issue here is that diagnoses are a key factor in determining both the treatments and benefits available to those with mental illnesses. From first-hand experience I can tell you that a diagnosis is more often than not a label placed on a mentally ill person with a best guess effort. This is by no means discounting the difficulty mental health professionals face. Diagnosing any mental illness comes without clear cut tests such as an x-ray to indisputably say "yes, this is in fact a broken bone." What these professionals face is having a 500-piece puzzle dumped on a table with the
hope the pieces fit together in a way that makes sense. To make things even more difficult sometimes pieces are missing, misshapen, or the box top is missing with no reference as to what the completed picture is supposed to be. The patient presents what they believe they're experiencing. This perspective may not always be the most accurate, especially when certain symptoms are possibly misleading. The divisive term SPMI creates an "us vs. them" scenario. There becomes this hierarchy of struggling; one journey is significantly more difficult than the other. Everyone with a mental illness is on the journey with a variety of unique challenges and circumstances. I would argue the level of resources to which an individual has access can have a far greater impact than what label they are wearing. The mentality we should all adopt is using the symptoms instead of the diagnosis as a compass for which direction to take. The divisive nature of SPMI only makes this more difficult. 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.
Since we can’t travel to Italy, Tuscan Women CookTM, the week-long culinary immersion vacation in Tuscany, brings Italy to you.
Who wouldn’t love to sit in the sun at an outdoor café in Italy sipping a chilled glass of wine and eating a favorite Italian meal? Unfortunately, we can't travel to
Italy yet and many of us are still staying close to home. But that doesn’t mean we can’t create a bit of Italy ourselves. Coleen Kirnan and Rhonda Vilardo, the owners, and hosts of Tuscan Women Cook, the unique and popular culinary vacation located in the heart of Tuscany, want to bring a bit of Italy to home kitchens during this pandemic. Tuscan Women Cook is about celebrating the food and culture of the Tuscan region of Italy ensconced in the charming village of Montefollonico. A favorite summer meal is
Pasta Fredda. Pasta Fredda, "cold pasta" or "pasta salad", is the perfect fresh and healthy pasta dish for spring or summer, although it can be served year-round. It is generally served chilled or at room temperature and is a popular dish throughout Italy for warm weather picnics and buffets. Tuscan Women Cook has prepared the recipe using just five ingredients plus the pasta. Feel free to add your own ingredients—vegetables, beans, nuts, seafood, poultry, and cheeses such as Parmesan and feta.
Pasta Fredda Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) short pasta, such as farfalle or tubetti* 20 cherry tomatoes cut in half 7 ounces bocconcini (small balls of mozzarella cheese), or any size fresh mozzarella cut into 1.5-inch pieces ¾ cup black olives, pitted and cut in half 6 or more fresh basil leaves, torn into two or three pieces Extra-virgin olive oil Salt to taste Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta following the box instructions for the time, or until al dente.
Drain and cool to room temperature. Combine chopped tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large serving bowl. Add the pasta to the tomato mixture, combine, and drizzle with olive oil to taste. * If you have small amounts of different shaped pasta in your pantry, combine them for a unique presentation. Arianna Moldovan, from Tuscan Women Cook, shows you how to prepare Pasta Fredda: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=xGOv-079biI&feature=youtu.be Recipe and photo reprinted with permission of www. TuscanWomenCook.com. For more information on Tuscan Women Cook, visit their website, www.TuscanWomenCook.com
Everywhere That People Care The trusted Care magazine is now back in print as a regular contributor to The Island News, with Karen Mozzo as editor. Together we’ll deliver information, references, and options for a healthier life.
SPORTS & EDUCATION
Palmetto State Games set to return Games host special events in 2020; full return in 2021
From staff reports After a nearly 35-year hiatus, the Palmetto State Games Track and Field Championship returns to showcase South Carolina’s top athletes. The all-comers meet takes place at Columbia International University in Columbia on June 19-20 and the Palmetto State Games Champion-
ship on July 17-18. “We wanted to provide competition opportunities for athletes who did not get to have a track and field season.” Executive Director, Jimmy Stephens said in a release. Field events include pole vault, javelin, shot put, discus, high jump, long jump and triple jump. Track events include
100/110-meter hurdles, 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 400-meter hurdles, 800 meters, mile, 3000 meters, and 5000 meters races. The championship is open to South Carolina residents of all ages and skill levels. Events will strictly follow United States Track and Field (USATF) and Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) guidelines regarding COVID-19. Athletes will be physically distanced as much as possible and spectators may be limited. Stephens plans to host weekend events in other South Carolina cities this fall. He expects the 2021 Palmetto State Games to feature a minimum of six sports in multiple
venues around South Carolina and will add events as they can be supported at a high level. The Palmetto State Games belongs to a national membership association called the National Congress of State Games (NCSG). NCSG programs exist in 40 states and involve approximately 500,000 participants, 1.2 mil-
lion spectators, and 100,000 volunteers each year. More than 536 communities hold competitions each year, with participants coming from over 6,000 cities. For more information about the games, email info@palmettostategames.com or visit www.palmettostategames. com.
Dataw Island named a ‘Best Golf Community’ for the second year From staff reports For the second consecutive year, ideal-LIVING magazine has named Dataw Island a “Best Golf Community” in their annual “Best of the Best” awards. “The ‘Best of the Best’ feature honors those areas and communities which deserve special recognition for their outstanding qualities, facilities, and programs,” ideal-LIVING’s editor and associate publisher Kelly Godbey said in a release. Dataw Island has shown continued dedication to delivering a world-class golf experience to its members and guests while also being a responsible steward of natural resources. Brian Hollingsworth, the Director of Golf
Maintenance for the community’s two courses, maintains both 18-hole golf courses as Audubon Sanctuary-certified and has developed a water stewardship program that includes use of captured rainwater and effluent water. “We are blessed with a gorgeous natural backdrop here in the Lowcountry,” Hollingsworth said in a release, “and our team is committed to preserving that beauty not just for this generation but for many to follow. We are proud of our environmental accomplishments and are grateful for the recognition as one of the ‘Best of the Best.’ ” Hollingsworth oversees both Tom Fazio’s “Cotton Dike” course and Arthur Hills’ “Morgan River” course.
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Beaufort Academy held its 52nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, graduating 22 seniors. The ceremony was held outdoors on the school’s Merritt Field while strict social distancing was maintained. Each graduate was given eight tickets so that family could attend. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
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SC deer harvest stable in 2019 From the S.C. DNR Results of the 2019 Deer Hunter Survey conducted by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) indicate that the statewide deer harvest decreased by only 1 percent last season. It included an estimated 105,201 bucks, and 87,872 does, which made up a total harvest of 193,073 deer, just slightly down from the 194,986 estimated harvested in 2018, according to Charles Ruth, SCDNR Big Game Program coordinator. The fall of 2019 was the third season of the “all deer” tagging system and statewide limit on antlered deer. Although the harvest has increased (12%) since 2016, it is primarily a result of increased doe harvest (18.0%) rather than an increase in bucks (9%). “Prior to the tagging program, increases in harvest were normally the result of increases in the buck harvest or a more equal increase in buck and doe harvest. This disproportionate harvest may be indicative of the new buck limit having the desired effect of decreasing pressure on bucks. It will likely take a few years for this to become clearer,” Ruth said. Top counties for harvest in 2019 included Anderson, Laurens and Spartanburg in the Piedmont, and Bamberg and Beaufort in the coastal plain, with each of these counties exhibiting harvest rates over 12 deer per square mile.
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EDUCATION Beaufort Board of Education approves key district office hires County sets school calendar for 2020-21 From staff reports The Beaufort County School District has settled on an August 17 start date to begin the 2020-21 school year. The Board of Education in April approved two possible calendars, the first with an August 10 start date and the second with an August 17 start date. The August 10 version would have required the State Board of Education to approve Beaufort County’s waiver request from a state law prohibiting districts from starting prior to the third Monday in August, which this year is August 17. With the State Board not having made a decision on the waiver, district administration decided to use the later of the two dates previously approved by the Board. The district’s first day for students will be Monday, Aug. 17, and the final day of classes will be Friday, May 28, 2021. Holiday dates with schools closed for students are Sept. 7 (Labor Day); Nov. 3 (Election Day); Nov. 11 (Veterans Day); Nov. 25-27 (Thanksgiving); Dec. 23-Jan. 4, 2021 (winter break); Jan. 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); February 15, 2021 (President’s Day); April 2, 2021 (Good Friday); April 12-16, 2021 (spring break); and May 31, 2021 (Memorial Day). Three possible weather make-up are included: Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and January 4. Teacher work days are Monday-Friday, August 10-14; Wednesday, Oct. 14; Wednesday, Nov. 25; Monday, Jan. 4; Friday, March 12; and Tuesday-Wednesday, June 1-2.
From staff reports Three veteran administrators have been selected to fill key positions at the Beaufort County School District’s central office. All three recommendations by Superintendent Frank Rodriguez were approved Wednesday night, June 10 by the Board of Education:
Deputy Superintendent/ Chief of Schools – Duke Bradley, III, a 20-year K-12 educator, is currently a senior executive with the Atlanta-based education non-profit organization 3DE Schools by Junior Achievement, where he serves as Vice President of School Leadership and Accountability. In Beaufort
County, Bradley will oversee day-to-day operations at the district’s schools and will have as direct reports all of the district’s school principals. Director of Communications – Candace Bruder-Brasseur, an experienced professional who is currently Senior Director of Commu-
nication for the University of South Carolina Beaufort, will manage the district’s internal and external communications. She replaces Jim Foster, who is retiring. Director of Budget and Procurement – Jennifer Hamblin is a veteran financial administrator with extensive experience in education.
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Hilton Head’s Bedenbaugh wins 2020 FLE Lighthouse Scholarship
The Foundation for Leadership Education (FLE) has awarded the 2020 Lighthouse Scholarship to Logan Bedenbaugh of Hilton Head Island High School. Bedenbaugh recently graduated from Hilton Head Island High School and will be attending the University of South Carolina Honors Program in the Fall. She was the President of the Principal Advisory Council, Student Body President, a member of the National Honor Society, and a graduate of the Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Program. The FLE was founded by local leaders of Beaufort County that represented business, community development, education, management, and the military. Armed with a vision to help “Prepare Tomorrow’s Leaders”, the group devotes itself to supporting programs with an unwavering commitment to developing well-rounded, open-minded critical thinkers preparing to be the problem-solvers of the future. The organization provides post-secondary institution scholarships for high school students in Beaufort County. Seniors who display a strong propensity toward leadership as demonstrated through academics, community involvement, and/or extra-curricular activities, leadership activities, and positive character were invited to apply. Student finalists were selected anonymously based on an application and essay, and then invited for
She replaces Reggie Murphy, who was recently named as the district’s Financial Services Officer. “All three of these positions carry vitally important responsibilities, and I’m confident that they will be in very capable hands moving forward,” Rodriguez said in a release.
Beaufort student earns scholarship to Wofford
Beaufort’s Grayson Price has received a merit scholarship to attend Wofford College. Wofford, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,725 undergraduates.
Beaufort’s Franco graduates from Troy
Shawn Franco of Beaufort, graduated from Troy (Ala.) University during the Spring Semester/Term 4 of the 2019/2020 academic year. Franco graduated with a Graduate degree from the Sorrell College of Business while taking classes at Troy Online.
Logan Bedenbaugh (right) of Hilton Head Island High School an interview with a panel of three esteemed representatives.
Nine from Beaufort graduate College of Charleston
The College of Charleston awarded more than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate degrees in May 2020. The graduates, including nine from Beaufort, will be recognized by the College during a special ceremony tentatively planned for Oct. 11. The following local students earned degrees: Jennifer DuRant of Beaufort (29907) – Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education. Mya Belden of Beaufort, (29907) – Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain
Management and an Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainability 21c Solutions. Bailee Jones of Beaufort (29906) – Bachelor of Science in Biology. Ella Madden of Beaufort (29907) – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. William Dukes of Beaufort (29907) – Bachelor of Arts in History. Mary Bruns of Beaufort (29907) – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Additional Major in Foreign Language Education. Alyson Bushey of Beaufort (29907) – Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Rashae Rolle of Beaufort (29906) – Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Hannah Shannon of Beaufort (29907) – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
8 locals make Dean’s List at Lander
Lander University has announced the names of 642 outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for earning top academic achievements during the first semester of the 2019-20 school year., including eight from northern Beaufort County. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must earn a grade-point average (GPA) between 3.5 and 3.9. The northern Beaufort County students honored by Lander are Jessica Elkins, of Beaufort; Brynna Houston, of Beaufort; Andrew Luckey, of Beaufort; Hunter Merrill, of Beaufort; Michael Sackman, of Beaufort; Ashley Schatzle, of Beaufort; Chanel Williamson, of Saint Helena Island; and Amaria Pendleton, of Seabrook.
CCF honors the first graduating class of Pinckney Scholars From staff reports Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina is proud to announce that the first class of Rev. Pinckney Scholars from Beaufort, Charleston and Jasper counties has graduated college, underscoring the success of the scholarship program launched in the wake of the Emanuel AME Church tragedy five years ago. A group of anonymous donors, recognizing South Carolina’s long history of systemic racism, was inspired to do something after the tragedy that would benefit communities of color in a lasting way. They chose to design this opportunity specifically for African American students of Beaufort, Charleston and Jasper counties. The program is named after Rev. Pinckney, one of the nine victims, a former state senator and senior pastor of the church who cared deeply about education. While the program wasn’t meant to right the wrongs committed that day at Mother Emanuel, it carved a new space for young black students to be supported and celebrated by their community as they pursued their passions, from art to social justice to medical science. "This class of Rev. Pinckney Scholars came to us as teenagers – bright, inspired, and passionate. They are all great examples of what’s possible when people are supported and have the resources needed for success,” President and CEO of Coastal Community Foundation Darrin Goss said in a release. "It has been an honor to work with them and see them grow into the young adults they are today." Eliana Pinckney, the daugh-
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ter of the late Rev. Pinckney, said the outcomes for the first graduating class of Pinckney Scholars would have made her father proud. “Hearing them talk and hearing them share their experiences about how passionate they are about leadership and community service and giving back, just reminds me of my father,” she said. “Something like this named after him would honestly put the biggest smile on his face.” The program now has 40 students in the program. Its design — to embed community-building with academic programming — is perhaps one reason the program's retention rate remains at about 97 percent, while the national retention rate for African American college students is about 63 percent.
Rev. Pinckney Scholars Class of 2020 Altoria Brown Brown, from North Charleston, graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and Crime Scene Investigation. In her career, she plans to incorporate restorative justice practices so that troubled youth are supported rather than neglected, or worse, incarcerated. Brian DeLesline DeLesline, from Edisto Island, graduated with an English degree from Charleston Southern University and plans to become an English teacher, ideally in the same community he grew up in. Brian started his Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision from Liber-
ty University after recently receiving his teaching certificate, and he is waiting on his contract to teach middle or high school next year at Baptist Hill, where he attended high school. Carmen Hamilton Hamilton, from Tarboro in Jasper County, will graduate in December with a degree in Nursing from Charleston Southern University. She plans to do an externship for at least a year in ER/Trauma before attending school to earn her Nurse Practitioner's Degree in the fields of FNP (Family Nurse) or Anesthesia. She was inspired to begin a career in the medical field to help address the racial inequities in the American healthcare system. Christian Carter Carter, from Beaufort,
earned her sociology degree from North Carolina State University. She will pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work in the hopes of working with nonprofits to mentor young people in the community she was raised in. Denzel Wright Denzel Wright, from Edisto Island, studied Studio Art at College of Charleston, where he honed his craft in photography in charcoal painting. He now hopes to get involved with Teach for America and further develop what he wants to present in his artwork. Also, he recently launched his new website for his artwork, denzelwrightstudios.com. Henry Jones III Jones, from Beaufort, will graduate in December with a degree in exercise science
and physical therapy from the University of South Carolina-Upstate. Now, he is applying to doctoral programs to pursue his career in physical therapy. "Being given the title of 'Rev. Pinckney Scholar' has been very surreal. It means so much just to have the honor to be able to uphold his legacy knowing the kind of man Reverend Pinckney was,” he said. "Being part of this scholarship put me on a bigger platform. It has helped me hold myself to a higher standard and made me more cognizant of what I do and how I do it." Kayla Hasty Hasty, from Robertville in Jasper County, earned her biology degree from South Carolina State University. She will be attending Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middleton, New York with the goal of becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with a specialty in Family Medicine or OBGYN. Kierra White White, from North Charleston, earned her biology degree from Spelman College and now plants to attend medical school and pursue a career as an OBGYN. She said the Rev. Pinckney Scholarship Program and inspired her to achieve as much as she could academically. Monejah Black Black, from Charleston, graduated with a degree in mass communications from Winthrop University. She is interested in furthering her education in broadcast journalism and television media, and has been accepted to graduate school at Syracuse University and Northwestern University. She plans to take a gap year before enrolling.
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We have met the enemy and he is us
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e truly cannot see the forest for the trees, as the world’s attention is understandably focused on COVID-19, and other maladies deeply affecting our country. But, attention my friends: Virtually all of the world’s greatest problems have just a SINGLE cause. Raging pandemics destroying untold lives and damaging world economies; droughts of long duration creating new deserts devoid of life; uncontrolled floods that destroy cities, farms, and lives; incredibly dense cities housing uncounted millions; world-wide famine and uncontrolled diseases taking millions of lives each year; polluted air unfit for breathing and toxic water unfit to drink, and the unpredictable effects of “global warming.” Who is this satanic villain, you ask? Quite simply, it is OVERPOPULATION. This planet cannot sustain the current scourge of too many folks living on space-
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ship Earth, let alone its inexorable continuing growth. Sadly, this curse is not part of the national discourse, even as we face the existential scientific FACT of “global warming,” but one of multiple manifestations of overpopulation. The world’s population grows exponentially; that is, each person has the potential to produce more than one replacement person; it takes less and less time to increase the number of people as the planet’s population explodes. A short history of the earth’s population over the past two millennia demonstrates vividly this mathematical certainty, and it should get your attention. At the time of Jesus, the
world’s population was estimated to be around 300 million. A thousand years later, around 1,000 CE, the world’s population had barely increased by a paltry 10 million, although it is unclear what was responsible (diseases would be a good suspect). But, by 1800 CE, only 800 years later, the earth supported a landmark population of one billion persons! By 1927, only 127 years later, the population had doubled to two billion. It took 1,800 years to go from one to two billion folks. By the 1960s, the population reached three billion, a 50 percent increase in barely three decades. And by 1974, a trifling 14 years later, the population was four billion, increased by another billion in only 47 years, from 1927 to 1974! Thirteen years after that, the earth’s population reached five billion and 12 years later (1999), a staggering six billion folks inhabited the globe, these massive
increases occurring in only 30-odd years. At the current rate of growth, in only 30 more years, the world’s population is expected to increase to 9 billion. That’s nine times a thousand million! Reflect on that for a moment. Will the world’s resources, agriculture, potable water, soil suitable for growing our food, land to house these staggering billions, and clean air, be sufficient to sustain human life? A basic axiom in Mother Nature’s world is that the scarcer the resource, the greater and more intense the competition for it. Consider this a fundamental rule for all life forms. That means more, and more brutal, wars and revolutions fought for ever diminishing resources necessary to support human life. We already see riots over food in failed states. Human overpopulation is “The Problem,” plain and simple, stripped of all its nuances, green revolutions, and increasing deaths from
war and diseases. An “alarmist” statement, you say? Chicken Little, the “sky is falling.” You bet your sweet Bippy. Pogo, one of our foremost philosophers, identified The Problem: “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” “Us” meaning people making more people making more people, who make even more people. Do we have the political courage and the global strength to address this world-ravaging menace before it can no longer be solved? As an inter-connected global community, we have just only begun to acknowledge the perils of “global warming.” Of the 189 parties that have ratified The Paris Agreement (on global warming), the world’s foremost leader (at least we once were) is the only country NOT participating. Thank you, Mr. President. Malthus warned us about overpopulation more than a century ago; he was right in principle even if his timing
did not anticipate the Green Revolution. In spite of that contribution to growing more food for the masses, the World Food Program estimates that as many as 300 million people world-wide may starve to death by the end of 2020. The hallmark of human evolution is the development of a large and complex brain. Intelligence is an evolutionary strategy whereby Homo sapiens possesses sufficient behavioral and intellectual intricacy and flexibility to adapt to complex situations. What could be more complex than the Grim Reaper knocking loudly at our door? Shall we open it? Will it be too late? There is a growing constituency that believes it already is too late. Time is running out. Mother Nature is an unforgiving parent. She plays no favorites. It is now or never! David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999, and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate Judge from 2010 to 2015. He may be contacted at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.
The concept of ‘free and fair elections’ still matters
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t is Friday, June 12, and I’m in my law library looking through today’s mail. These days I don’t immediately open the mail as I did in the past, but I wait until I’m not distracted by early morning drama enhanced by early morning caffeine. As I ponder these unopened envelopes, my uneven memory takes me back to a long gone afternoon when I was sitting at this same cherrywood table. “I would answer this one first,” my paralegal said tossing yet another envelope onto its battered, coffee-stained surface. This envelope came with a colorful seal featuring a woman — seated and holding a tablet that said, “Unite, Travail, Progres” — circled by the words, “Repubique Du Congo”. The letter inside this impressive envelope was from Pascal Lissouba, President of Congo-Brazzaville, then living in exile.
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“Would you contact (former) President Jimmy Carter and ask him to broker a peace conference between myself and Sassou N’Quesso?” it began. Although I can be glib, sometimes persuasive, I was not then known for setting-up peace talks. At that a point my law practice dealt with resolving heirs property, real estate transfers, and a little bit of litigation. I had absolutely no experience in civil war peace negotiations — or mediation of any kind. But when I called Dr. Joyce Neu at the Carter Center, I discovered that Jimmy Carter was interested in Congo’s
civil war and he would, in fact, be willing to act as a mediator. For a brief, golden moment I did contemplate adding “West African Conflict Resolution” to my unimpressive letterhead. Shortly thereafter I discovered Denis Sassou N’Quesso — a former soldier who had recently deposed Pascal Lissouba in a short, bloody civil war — was willing to talk but wanted his friend Omar Bongo (then President of Gabon) at the negotiating table. President Carter, after thinking about this for a few days, agreed that Bongo could sit in on the talks. But when Carter tried to reach Bongo, there was no reply. This seemed strange to us because Omar Bongo and Pascal Lissouba were from the same tribe (Bakongo) and we believed this connection might help Lissouba. We also knew that Bongo was married to Sassou N’Ques-
so’s daughter and we thought that Sassou would like the fact his son-in-law was also in the room. But, in the end, Bongo did not agree and the peace talks foundered. Later we would learn that Jimmy Carter had previously monitored an election in Gabon and had refused to issue his opinion that it was “free, open and fundamentally fair.” His refusal was, in those days, proof-positive that the process was defective, the election bogus. Apparently Omar Bongo would not forgive and forget. In West Africa it is assumed that almost every election is fraudulent. There is a presumption of fraud that must be overcome. Carter, after his Presidency, got in the business of certifying elections throughout the world. He certification became, and remains, the gold standard. In the United States, there is a presumption that the
process and the counting of votes is fair. We believe that campaign itself is often unprincipled, unfair and ruthless, but we still believe the vote counting is accurate. To say that this belief (in the legitimacy of the process) is essential, foundational, fundamental is to say the obvious. But lately we have seen events — in neighboring North Carolina — that have weakened this notion of fairness. I’m not talking about gerrymandering where congressional districts have been carefully carved-out to “crack and pack.” I’m not talking about Cambridge Analytica’s effort to bombard “persuadables” with unceasing, subtle campaign messages. No, I’m talking about absentee ballots being “harvested” (in Bladen County, N.C.) from shut-ins, then filled-in, then bundled-up and delivered to the polling place. This practice is cross-
ing a line and it threatens the presumption of legitimacy throughout the United States. We may have passionate views on abortion, immigration and globalization of commerce; and we may think the other side is wrong, misguided and devious. But most of the people in the United States still believe that ballot box stuffing is a mortal sin. The fact that some are willing to harvest and fill-in an absentee ballot signals a sea change. The presumption of legitimacy is not robust, rather it is a fragile belief that hangs on because we still have a core, a passionate core, who believe that free and fair elections matter. We should not take this belief, this presumption, for granted. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers
few years ago, I wrote about taking my four grandchildren to Arlington Cemetery on Father’s Day. It was fascinating to hear their questions and be able to answer them. Why are there crosses on some of the headstones and stars on others? Why were some people so young when they died and some so old? It was humbling for all of us as they realized that many of the buried never had a chance to be a father – Thomas dead at 19; Robert
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dead at 18. I told them that none of us would have been there if my father’s gravestone had said – 1927-1945. This year, I will not see them on Father’s Day, but I will be with them on the
4th of July. For me this is another opportunity for a question and answer period. “What is this all about, Nina?” Each adult must give their own interpretation of this date, but for me it remains: Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We all deserve those unalienable rights endowed by our creator. But back to Father’s Day. As I write this, I am reminded of so many happy memories I had with my father. He was typical of his generation. He came back from the
War and went on the G.I. Bill. He and my mother both worked while he was going to school and they were having babies. The 50’s were in the suburbs and we were in front of the television for important events of the 1960s. He loved jokes, music, and golf. Oh, how he loved golf. Those clubs went with him on every business trip and every family vacation. But Dad had a long life. A life that he enjoyed in a free country where he could pursue his own happiness. And underlying all of this
was his faith. His faith in God and his fellow man. One of his favorite poems was “Abou Ben Adhem” by James Henry Leigh Hunt. The poem is about a man that was not listed in the book of gold, because he was not one who loved the Lord. But Abou Ben Adhem said, “Write me as one that loves his fellow man.” And the angel came back the next night and showed him a new page and there it was written “Ben Adhem,” and “his name led all the rest.” Dad never won a Nobel
or Pulitzer Prize. There are no statues of Dad anywhere, but he is buried with other people who believed in this country and its citizens. I like to think that Dad’s name is there with Ben Adhem. Happy Father’s Day to all of you fathers. Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.
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‘The wrong development on the wrong site’
By The Beaufort County Open Land Trust “The greatest threats to Beaufort County’s beaches come from the challenges inherent in building permanent structures in a shifting natural environment. Concern about sea level rise only compounds this issue. In a natural barrier island environment, beach erosion would simply cause waves to break higher up shore. Over time, sand would be carried behind the dune system and the beach would “retreat” inland. Man-made structures interrupt this natural process, create concerns about property loss and may actually accelerate erosion.” – Beaufort County Comprehensive Plan, Natural Resources Element, Beaches and Dunes, Threats, updated 2017
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he Board of Directors of the Beaufort County Open Land Trust opposes the proposed resort development on Bay Point Island because it is the wrong development on the wrong site. For the past 50 years the Open Land Trust has worked to protect those special places that are tied to our area’s sense of place and natural beauty. Bay Point Island is one of those significant
ecological and cultural places that warrant protection. Among our many concerns, there are four primary reasons that this development should not be approved by County Planning staff or the County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBOA): Wildlife Bay Point is one of the last uninhabited barrier islands that provide the necessary refuge for thousands of migratory shorebirds, many of which are State or Federally protected. These species can no longer use places like Hilton Head and Hunting Island because of human presence and the built environment. Shorebird populations have shrunk by 70 percent across North America since 1973. Without places like Bay Point these species will continue to decline dramatically. Bay Point is not a suitable place for a resort development. Site Bay Point is a small island in the Port Royal Sound. Aerial photographs show
that the island has changed dramatically over the past 10 years and, like other barrier islands, will continue to shift with the tides and hurricanes. If the current pace of erosion continues, portions of the proposed development could be underwater in the next decade, and a severe hurricane could flood and redefine the entire island. Bay Point is not a suitable place for a resort development.
Effects of Infrastructure The proposed 10 septic fields on the island are near the marsh, creating an imminent threat to water quality and wildlife. The fuel for the generators that will supplement the proposed solar array will have to be transported and then stored on island, which is an environmental disaster waiting to happen. The resort will need to pump groundwater creating the risk of saltwater intrusion and further depleting groundwater resources. Bay Point is not a suitable place for a resort development.
This photo of Bay Point Island was taken by Miles Sanders at high tide on May 5, 2020. Long term stability The logistics associated with building and operating a resort on a remote island make it an immense financial undertaking. In the initial construction estimate of $100,000,000, there is no provision for any of the extensive dockage needed for construction materials and other freight; nor is there any provision for any type of employee housing.
Both of these omissions will not only be costly but will generate significant additional environmental issues. The success of any type of resort on a remote and undeveloped barrier island in the Lowcountry is a risky endeavor and there is serious concern about what will happen to the property if it is built and later abandoned. Bay Point is not a suitable
place for a resort development. We urge County officials and members of the ZBOA to use the discretion granted to them by the Community Development Code and by the expectations of the Comprehensive Plan to deny this project a Special Use Permit. Bay Point is not a suitable place for a resort development.
Properly defining and constraining Covid-19 contact tracing
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n recent weeks, as our economy has re-opened and public health experts have reiterated how to slow the spread of Covid-19 – practice social distancing, wear a mask in public, avoid group gatherings, regularly wash your hands – we've heard about "contact tracing," a decades-old strategy that, when properly implemented, enables the strategic focus of scarce resources on actual vectors of infection, rather than on whole populations. I emphasize "when properly implemented" because, as I've learned in my meetings with DHEC officials, the possibility for unintended consequences here abound. Contact tracers speak with those who have tested posi-
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tive for the virus and identify those to whom they may have transmitted disease. In other words, contact tracing by definition relies on sensitive personal data like location and health status, and therefore raises serious privacy concerns. Accordingly, I have drafted legislation for consideration by the Legislature when it reconvenes on June 23 to ensure that best-practice pro-
tocols are followed by DHEC and that the privacy of those who choose to participate is guaranteed. Failure to legally establish these protocols will result in many South Carolinians refusing to participate and our state not deriving the health benefits that it offers. Here are the primary components of my proposed legislation: Participation in the Covid-19 contract tracing program must be voluntary and its operations fully transparent. In addition, all those who decide to participate must be able to see exactly what information is being collected on them and who it is being shared with, and this data must not be shared by DHEC with any other person
or organization. All contact-tracing technologies must be restricted to public health uses only and carried out in a decentralized way; any centralized database of person-to-person interactions or geo-location data is susceptible to abuse or data breach. Moreover, there must be fines, sanctions or other repercussions for any organization or individual that violates these privacy requirements. Contact tracers must be properly trained and certified; the gold standard is a class developed by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that digs into not only the biology of Covid-19 and how to respectfully and effectively counsel those who have been infected,
but also ethical considerations such as respect for privacy. Finally, there must be an ongoing public process to discuss, analyze and thoroughly vet the newly developed digital contact tracing technology designed to help slow the spread of Covid-19, including technology that Apple and Google are building into their smartphone software. We cannot allow bureaucratic drift toward the widespread use of the technology in South Carolina, even on a voluntary basis, without first having an extensive and open discussion of the merits and demerits, with civil libertarians like me at the table asking the hard questions. South Carolinians infected with Covid-19 can benefit
from properly defined and constrained contact tracing; it is a time-proven way for them to learn how to protect themselves and their friends and family, and how to access available support systems. The program is about empowering people with information, and dispelling fears. But the burden is on state lawmakers, and properly so, to prove we are employing contact tracers who will in fact thus empower people, and not a horde of poorly trained and overreaching bureaucrats. If we can make that case, by enacting commonsense legal safeguards, we can deal this virus a significant blow. Tom Davis is the State Senator for District 46, which includes portions of Beaufort and Jasper counties.
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