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Who’s zooming who?
What this election
means to me...
With just five days left until Election Day, the time to elect a president is here. Many have already voted. The Island News asked Lowcountry voters to comment on who they voted for and why, and what this election means to them, in their own words.
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BEAUFORT he battle of the masks continues with those opposed to the pretty much non-enforceable mask restrictions flooding zoom meetings and the social media with their objections. In an effort to encourage social distancing, Beaufort County governing bodies for the last six months have been meeting via online technology, primarily the Zoom platform. Some people love it; others hate it. But the overall impact, based on looking at the number of viewers watching, more people are keeping an eye on their government in operation than before. There have been humorous moments as the elected officials, just like the rest of us mortals, experience a learning curve on the new technology. Some members seemed to forget they were online as they answered telephones, spoke to their spouses off-screen, lectured their pets … or children. One eight-hour county school board meeting featured a particularly irritating pen-clicking background serenade by a very irate member lecturing his fellow elected officials. On more than one occasion, the sound of a flushing toilet has drawn a smile. But to their credit, the chair persons have gotten better at reminding their
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Andy Banks
Jamie Singleton, M.D.
Andy Banks is a partner in a residential building and remodeling company in Beaufort.
Jamie Singleton is a pediatrician for Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services.
“I am a lifelong conservative. I believe in conservative values and principles and for that reason, I am voting for Donald J. Trump, again. I acknowledge that Trump can be a polarizing figure. I frequently want to lock down his Twitter account myself. However, I don’t obsess over every little thing that he says. I look at what he has done. His list of accomplishments is staggering by any standard. I’m not looking for a scoutmaster. I want a president who thinks outside the Beltway and finds solutions to problems. A president that embraces our founding principles and won’t allow us to slide further left toward socialism. I think far too many people become mesmerized by eloquent speech makers that talk about what they will do but
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“It’s important because we need leadership that values everybody. … It’s been scary how divisive the country is now. So I think that alone is the main reason I’m here. Of course, I care about everything else, but there’s no way that we can heal and fix the problems of, ‘You’re on that side, and you’re on the other side’ and nobody’s coming together to even think of solutions. We are meant to be together and commune and talk and we don’t have that anymore. The unfortunate thing with the pandemic is that the pandemic has really physically divided us because it’s not safe to be around anybody right now. But it’s political division, it’s racial
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Dylan Feeser
Eloise Richardson
Dylan Feeser is a technician at Lowcountry Bicycles.
Eloise Richardson is a retired teacher who lives in Beaufort.
Feeser said he’s going to vote for the incumbent, President Trump. “This election is important to me because as a millennial voter, the next four years of my young adult life are going to be impacted greatly by some of the proposed plans that each candidate has presented. My generation is at the age
Richardson waited about 45 minutes in line at Beaufort’s Election Office, on John Galt Road, to vote. “I just feel great that I’m able to exercise my right as a voter. I’m Democratic, so I went straight party ticket.” While being an educator didn’t really have anything to
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Nina finally gets to go home
Island News columnist pens her own farewell before losing battle to cancer
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eslie Anne Saunders Smith Scott (Lee) left this earth on the morning of Friday, Oct. 23 to return home to her Maker. It was her dying wish that she should take her last breath in the house that she loved, along with her husband, James, by her side. Lee was born on Nov. 14, 1953, a date etched in the memory of all her family and friends. She was the fourth child of David and Claire Kelly Smith, their
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LEE SCOTT
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third daughter. She always said she was the baby of four and the oldest of five, as four more siblings were born after
her. Her maternal grandmother, Mary Bergin Kelly, called Lee her Miss Sunshine because of her sweet smile and sparkling eyes. Lee was born at the Lying-In Hospital in Providence, R.I., and moved to Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Florida, back to Maryland, back to Florida, back to Maryland again, Virginia, Maryland yet again, and finally to South Carolina. In her lifetime, Lee lived in 30 homes.
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Lee was an adventuresome soul. At 15, she went up in a stunt plane with a professional stunt pilot. At 30, she received her SCUBA certification after snorkeling in Hawaii and enjoying the underwater world. She then learned to race sailboats before she turned 40. She owned two sailboats and won numerous racing trophies. She owned her own gun and would go out to the shooting range to practice.
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Lee was a member of the Annapolis Toastmasters and won several speaking awards. Lee was blessed with two children by her high school sweetheart and loved raising a boy and a girl. At 21, she completed her lifeguard training but decided it was not a profession to pursue. By the time her son was 11, Lee had managed to complete her associate’s degree. Seven years later she
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EDITOR’S NOTE On Friday, Oct. 23, The Island News columnist Lee Scott died peacefully in her sleep at home after a long battle with cancer. The Island News family wishes to express its condolences to Scott’s friends and family. Before her death, Scott penned her own obituary. At the request of Scott and her family, it will be her final submission to The Island News. – Mike McCombs
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It might not be the most popular opinion among my friends, but I’ve always enjoyed school. That started to change during my first few weeks of high school when I didn’t feel as engaged with my teachers and wanted more personal attention. That’s why I decided to move to online school with South Carolina Virtual Charter School. After switching I realized the difference between online school and homeschool. Online school still has structured lessons and an entire team of teachers and staff to support you. My teachers held virtual classroom sessions and students could access lessons around the clock. This allowed me to work at my own pace and take more time on material with which I needed more help. Everyone at my online school was dedicated to helping every student succeed and was readily available to provide support. Without the option of online school, I wouldn’t have graduated near the top of my class three years ago. Now, I’m a full-time online college student at Trident Technical College and hold multiple jobs. Because of the similar online learning environment, I was prepared for my college classes as I pursue an Arts Management degree. The option of online school to finish high school was a better learning environment for me and maintained my love of learning. As families consider alternative learning environments for the fall due to COVID-19, I hope students consider online school. – Brittany Lord, Wadmalaw Island
Thank you Mike McCombs for ‘Tantrum’ article
I've never responded to an editorial before, but I wanted to say thank you for expressing what I have expounded for the last year.
I am a newly retired Beaufort County Employee. I have worked in the Planning Dept and the Assessor's Office. I saw first-hand, 12 years ago when I first came to work in the Planning Department, that yes indeed there truly is a good ole boys network. I had previously worked for Duke Energy for 23 years and was appalled at how government seemed to work – or not work. When Ashley Jacobs was hired, I felt she was cleaning house – something most new management does to get rid of employees that don't fit up to the new managements standards – and I honestly felt she cared about her employees. I'm mad at County Council for their underhanded dealings and sad for the employees. Thank you for your article that perfectly summarized my feelings. P.S. Have you considered running for County Council? – Lynne Hancock, Beaufort
Leave Port Royal Rookery alone
Port Royal Rookery is blocked off to walkers. Wonder why? Someone (committee, no doubt) has the idea to drain and dig out the rookery. Sounds good at first. BUT. This rookery was created for nature, not man. Yes, it smells a little sometimes when there’s been no rain. And the tannic acid that results from decayed leaves and plants also gives off an odor. But that is nature and God created it to do so. Do you realize how many thousands of turtles and fish and lizards will be crushed by the digging by backhoes? Not to mention the gators will have to crawl out if they indeed can escape. Want them in your yard? They can in no way relocate these creatures. Will the beautiful birds come back after such devastation? I think not. Sure, there is litter in the rookery but it’s from people. And yes, new litter will come when it’s done. Looks to me like Port Royal leaders or someone wants a pretty pond instead of a natural
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rookery. Let your officials know if you agree with this before the dredging begins. It will never be the same. I have a degree in wildlife management and I do know what I’m talking about. Very concerned, – Angela Nelson, Port Royal
Ready for a change
We have been through a very tough four years, and I expect that most of my fellow citizens are as tired of division, corruption, and chaos as I am. When President Biden is sworn in on Jan. 20, 2021, his excellent team of experts, public servants, and citizens will begin the work of reuniting America. We can thank the Trump Administration for lifting all the rocks and revealing the extent of our immediate and our long-standing problems. I do not expect the Biden Administration’s “first 100 days” to result in great upheavals of legislation or action, beyond what is necessary to finally get a grip on the pandemic. I just look forward to a President who will deal with competing interests in a responsible manner, not through tweets, to come up with legislation that begins to undertake, finally, programs for national renewal. I welcome leadership from a President who wants to serve the interests of all Americans. I hope his country is ready to quiet down, think, and get to work, together. – Carol Brown, Beaufort
About mask requirements
I recently saw a letter criticizing the Beaufort County Council for voting not to extend the face mask requirement. This brings me to ask: If face masks will prevent Covid 19 infections, why are we required to social distance? And if social distancing will keep us from being infected why are we being asked to wear masks? The population in general is ready to be done with all these life-controlling directives. We are ready to take the vaccine and get backs to the American way of life. – Paula Ferrara, Beaufort
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What this election
ELECTION 2020
means to me... Nicole and Greg Mauriocourt Husband and wife Nicole and Greg Mauriocourt voted together. The Mauriocourts waited in line about an hour to vote at Beaufort’s Election Office. “It’s an important election,” said Greg Mauriocourt. “The choices as far as where they parties stand, they are always there, but the gap is wider than normal. I’m a Christian, and so as a person of
faith this election stands out more so than the many others I’ve voted in.” The Marioucourts said they have known who they were going to vote for, for sometime. “I voted for the President and I basically voted for the Republican party,” said Greg Mauriocourt. “We’re pretty solid as far as pro-life and pro-traditional values. It’s very important to vote your values.”
Tim Dodds Now retired, Tim Dodds is a former counselor at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio. He and his wife, Cheryl, live on Lady’s Island. “Last week Cheryl and I proudly stood in line to hand deliver our absentee ballots to the Beaufort County election board. We voted for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,
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from page A1 never accomplish anything. A guy like Joe Biden. Joe talks a good game, but he’s had 47 years in Washington to make a difference, and he hasn’t made one yet. Making him president won’t change that. I am voting for Donald J. Trump!”
Jaime Harrison for Senate and the rest of the Democratic ticket. … In voting for the Biden ticket, this is a vote to clean our house of government of the slime Trump dragged from the swamp into one of the most corrupt administrations we have ever had, and one that is a direct threat to our democratic ideals and the possibility of a positive future for us all. Suffice it to say, I know that Biden and his impending cabinet and the good people and scientists he will invite back into government will go at all issues aggressively. I know he will address the biggest threat we have, climate change, and that he will address good immigration/ refugee admission reform. Finally, a Republican-controlled Senate who cares little for the people is about to inject a final but strong dose of poison into our system of governance, by its appointment of (Amy Coney) Barrett to the Supreme Court. So a new President Biden along with a Democratic-controlled Senate will have some heavy legislative duties before it on Day 1.”
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division, it’s gender division … everybody is divided.” When asked who she voted for, she said ‘not Trump’ then added that she did vote for Biden and those on the Democratic ticket.
Feeser
from page A1 where we are the working class of America. We have already endured an 18-yearlong war, a recession followed by more economic hardships under the previous administrations. The past four years we have seen improvements to some things but we have to keep it going. One thing we can all agree on though, is that voting is important, so get out and do it! Keep the American dream alive!"
– Compiled by Margaret Evans, Mindy Lucas and Lolita Watson
It’s an important election … The choices as far as where they parties stand, they are always there, but the gap is wider than normal. I’m a Christian, and so as a person of faith this election stands out more so than the many others I’ve voted in.
… In voting for the Biden ticket, this is a vote to clean our house of government of the slime Trump dragged from the swamp into one of the most corrupt administrations we have ever had, and one that is a direct threat to our democratic ideals and the possibility of a positive future for us all.
Greg Mauriocourt
Tim Dodds
Richardson from page A1
do with whom she voted for, she said, she was still very interested in “everything that goes on with the school district right now.” “I feel for the teachers right now who are having to do everything they do.”
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ELECTION 2020
Who’s on the Ballot?
President/Vice President Howie Hawkins/ Angela Walker (Green) Donald J. Trump/ Michael R. Pence (R) Roque Rocky De La Fuente/ Darcy G. Richardson (Alliance) Jo Jorgensen/ Jeremy Spike Cohen (Libertarian)
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Shannon S. Erickson (R-incumbent) Barb Nash (D)
State Senate District 46
Mayor – City of Beaufort
Tom Davis (R-incumbent)
Mike Sutton
Stephen Murray
Nathan Campbell (D)
Joseph R. Biden/ Kamala D. Harris (D)
State House District 118
U.S. Senate
Rep. William G. "Bill" Herbkersman (R)
Bill Bledsoe (Constitution) Lindsey Graham (R-incumbent)
State House District 120
Jaime Harrison (D)
Rep. Wm. Weston J. Newton (R)
U.S. House District 1
State House District 121
Joe Cunningham (D-incumbent) Nancy Mace (R)
Michael F. Rivers (D-incumbent)
State Senate District 43
Eric Erickson (R)
Chip Campsen (R-incumbent)
State House District 122
Richard Hricik (D)
Rep. Shedron D. Williams (D)
Beaufort City Council Two seats are open on city council with fouryear terms and are nonpartisan city-wide (no districts). Scott Allen Gibbs Mary Harvey Neil Lipsitz
Margie Bright Matthews (D-incumbent)
State House District 123 Rep. Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Bradley (R)
Early voting has been brisk and steady in Beaufort County. Here volunteers help a special needs voter by bringing the voting machine to the car for curbside voting. Other voters can be seen lined up in the background Thursday at the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections office on John Gault Road. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
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District 1
Mitch Mitchell
(Includes Okatie, Burton, Shell Point)
Earl Campbell (incumbent)
Brian Flewelling (R)
Jevona Armstrong
Beaufort County Coroner
District 6
David W. Ott (R)
Brantley Wilson
Beaufort County Council District 1 (Includes Sheldon, Dale, Lobeco, Burton) Gerald Dawson (D)
District 3
State Senate District 45
Rodney Buncum (R)
State House District 124
(Includes Beaufort, Lady’s Island, St. Helena Island, Parris Island) York Glover (D)
District 7 (Includes Buckwalter area of Bluffton) Logan Cunningham (R) Jodie Srutek (D)
Beaufort County School Board
Angela D. Middleton
District 9 Christina Gwozdz (incumbent) Jennifer Morrow
District 11 Ingrid Boatright
Four seats are open on the Beaufort County Board of Education.
Other Beaufort County Races
Solicitor Circuit 14 Duffie Stone (R)
Clerk of Court Jerri Roseneau (R)
Soil and Water District Commission Denise M. Parsick
Election 2020: What to take with you on Election Day, reporting problems
You may have a lot on your mind on Election Day, but before you leave the house you’ll want to make sure you have a photo ID with you. Photo IDs that are accepted at the polls can include one of the following: • A valid S.C. driver’s license • S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles ID card (includes S.C. Concealed Weapons Permit) • S.C. Voter Registration Card with photo • U.S. passport • Federal military ID (includes all Department of Defense photo IDs
and the Department of Veterans Affairs benefits card)
What happens if I have a Photo ID but forget to bring it to my polling place? If you forget to bring your photo ID to your polling place, you may ask to vote with a provisional ballot. However, for that provisional ballot to count, you will still need to show your photo ID to an official at the county elections office at some point before the election is certified, which is on Friday after the General Election.
Where can I report an issue or file a complaint about the election? If you have an issue at your polling place, you should first report it to a poll manager so that election officials can work to resolve the issue on the spot. If not resolved at the polling place, or if the issue or complaint is regarding some other aspect of the election, voters should contact the county election’s office. In Beaufort, that number is (843) 255-6900 and in Bluffton that number is (843) 2556940. – Mindy Lucas
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City, Historic Beaufort Foundation raising money for Woods Bridge designation From staff reports Hoping to ensure the future of the iconic Woods Memorial Bridge, the City of Beaufort and the Historic Beaufort Foundation are working together to raise funds to achieve the bridge’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places. According to to a press release from the City of Beaufort, the City and HBF are about halfway toward their goal of raising $7,000 to hire a professional preservation consultant who would conduct the detailed research and prepare the architectural and engineering documentation needed to build the case for the bridge’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge, which opened in 1959, is one of only a handful of swing bridges left in South Carolina. It replaced a swing bridge built in 1927. Originally known as the Lady’s Island Bridge, it was renamed in 1971 in honor of Richard V. Woods, a local South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty. The bridge’s arm opens on a regular basis to allow boat traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway to pass
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from page A1 members to mute. Guess it’s too late for the presidential candidates to learn. Hopefully, the virus will be behind us and our government officials can gather
through. The bridge is a good candidate to be listed, HBF Executive Director Cynthia Cole Jenkins said in a release. “It has the setting over the Beaufort River, the sense of place as it connects to the Historic Downtown District,� she said. “It’s critical that we keep it viable.� The scale of the bridge, she noted, matches the scale of the Historic District.
The National Register, she explained, looked for what is called seven aspects of “integrity� needed to achieve a listing: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. The structure must be at least 50 years old, and possess some significance in American history and culture. The Woods Memorial Bridge was immortalized in the movie Forrest Gump, the 1994 Academy
Award winner for Best Picture. In one of the most famous scenes, a bearded Tom Hanks as Forrest is shown running across a Mississippi River bridge. But in actuality, the scene was filmed on the Woods Memorial Bridge. Mayor Billy Keyserling expressed his support of the project in his newsletter and at City Council’s Work Session on Oct. 20. “As mayor, with the support
of City Council, in partnership with the Historic Beaufort Foundation, we are going to prepare the nomination and secure the recognition because it is a symbol of our history and our character.� No taxpayer funds will be used for the consultant. The City and HBF are asking people to contribute to Beaufort Pride of Place, a City fund that raises money from private donations to support City
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disapproval� with one of their own. Board member William Smith was officially reprimanded for violations of board policy that involved his unscheduled visits to school facilities including at least one visit at 10:30 at night. The board, 6-3-1, voted
Smith was in “multiple violations� of the policy which says “members shall make official visits to schools only upon knowledge of the principal.� Smith, who represents St. Helena Island (minus Dataw Island) and much of Beaufort, has been the subject of considerable school board
discussion, following four different complaints filed by school employees about his activities more than a year ago. Individuals who filed the complaints have not been identified and Smith has declined to comment on the issue, referring to the advice of his attorney.
Board of Education reprimands Smith BEAUFORT – With all the focus last week on County Administrator Ashley Jacobs’ depature, the majority of the county Board of Education “expressed their
improvement initiatives. You can make donations online at the City’s website or mail a check to Beaufort Pride of Place, Finance Department, 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort S.C. 29902. Jenkins explained that a listing on the National Register gives the bridge “a higher level of protection.� She said a more stringent review process automatically is required in the federal funding and federal permitting process when a structure is listed on the National Register. Once the application is submitted, it is reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office, Jenkins said, to ensure accuracy in all its documentation. From there it goes to the State Board of Review, comprised of preservation, history, and planning experts (Jenkins is a member). Once it passes muster with the state board, the application is submitted to the National Park Service, which oversees the National Register, for final vetting. Jenkins said that once the process starts, she would expect the bridge to win the designation in the first half of 2021.
Smith who is serving his first term on the school board will face re-election in 2022. Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and a former reporter/ editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.
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Beaufort History Museum welcomes 79th New York Highlander Regiment
From staff reports Beaufort History Museum will welcome the 79th New York Highlander Regiment re-enactors to the Arsenal Courtyard for an encampment featuring live presentations of Civil War era camp life, educational discussions, drills, marching, a Bagpiper and interactive activities for the
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from page A1 completed her bachelor’s degree at Hood College, and then seven years later she completed her MBA at Hood College. She worked several parttime jobs while pursuing her degrees and was proud to say she graduated with no school debt and no assistance from anyone, except for the encouragement from her children. Lee enjoyed a long banking career, where she also continued her community involvement. She served on the board of the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, the Anne Arundel and Annapolis Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Anne Arundel and was a member of the Annapolis Rotary Club. Throughout her adulthood, Lee was active in numerous organizations too long to mention here. After 32 in banking, Lee and her husband sailed
whole family to enjoy. The event, with more than 30 Regiment members in full military regalia, is planned for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Included are discussions and live presentations on the importance of music and bugle calls during the war, the variety and use of weapons, how medical support was deployed in the field, the role of women, camp “dining” and cooking as well as other fascinating topics. Admission to the Courtyard is free (donations welcome). The Museum is also offering
reduced entry fee to the Exhibit Halls in the Arsenal with Adult admission at $5, Seniors at $4 and free admission for active military and children younger than 12. Social distancing according to CDC guidelines will be followed. The 79th New York Volunteer Infantry, a Regiment of the New York State Militia, was originally organized as a social club in New York City in 1858. It was comprised primarily of emigrant Scots and Scottish-Americans. The militia was modeled after the famous Scottish regiment of the British Army, the
Lee Scott, award-winning humor writer, took her ‘Walter Mitty’ like persona and spun tales around everyday life. She enjoyed boating, reading, and meeting people.” out of Annapolis and landed on Dataw Island in South Carolina. It is there she began her freelance writing for The Island News. Her husband called her the “Jerry Seinfeld of the Baby Boomer generation.” In 2018, Lee was awarded first place in the Weekly Humor Column Writing category by the South Carolina Press Association. During her life, Lee traveled all over the world. She visited many islands in the Caribbean, went to Mexico, did several trans-Atlantic trips and drove all over England, France, and Italy. She flew to Tokyo to meet her first grandchild and then rode a camel in Tunisia. She toured Europe during a cruise and visited all of
the places she had seen in pictures – the Eiffel Tower, the London Bridge, the Vatican, the Coliseum, the French Alps and the Louvre, to name a few. She and Jim went cross-country in their RV to see the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert and numerous other places. It was her dream to go up in a hot air balloon in New Mexico, but due to a surgery, she was not eligible. Besides her writing, Lee also traced her ancestry and was able to meet numerous third, fourth, and fifth cousins. Her older sister, Jacki, shared in her passion as they traipsed over graveyards in New England. Lee had a strong belief in God and was not afraid of death. That belief sustained
79thCameron Highlanders of Scotland, but other than their name and tartan they had no official connection. Their original duty was to parade, train as heavy artillery and provide a guard for the Prince of Wales when he visited the United States. But the 79th, without intention, set themselves up to take part in nearly every major engagement of the civil war and became one of the most known and traveled regiments in the Union Army. Among their forays into battle in South Carolina, in December of 1861 the High-
her throughout her life. She is survived by her husband, James Scott, two children – Brian John Colaluca (Pamela) and Faith Elizabeth Smith Hubbard (Matthew McOsker) – and four grandchildren – Sloan Claire Kelly Hubbard, Finnegan Reese Hubbard, Marin Wilson Colaluca, and Virginia Anne Colaluca – her heart, her star, her angel, and her sunshine. She also left behind three stepchildren, eight step-grandchildren, several siblings, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be interred at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Cumberland, R.I., near her Nana and Grandpa Kelly. She requested that three songs play at her service. “Ashokan Farewell.” “On the Nature of Daylight” by Max Richter. Also, “We’ll Meet Again.” Lee Scott, award-winning humor writer, took her “Walter Mitty” like persona and spun tales around everyday life. She enjoyed boating, reading, and meeting people. Scott lived in Beaufort with her husband, JD, along with their dog Brandy.
landers were sent to the city of Beaufort to help occupy the town. At one point they set up camp near what is now the National Cemetery. “There were six Highlanders who lost their lives in battles near Beaufort,” said Kathy Mixon, BHM Board Vice President and Chairmen of the Encampment event. “One of the highlights of the day will be a Memorial Ceremony with a Bagpiper honoring the fallen Highlanders. We are looking forward to presenting the encampment to showcase these dedicated volunteers and re-enactors who carry on
the tradition and history of the 79th Regiment in such a meaningful and authentic manner.” “Our thanks go out especially to 79th Highlander Regiment leader Tom Vaselopulos. He has organized the volunteers who are traveling from many points in South Carolina and out of state,” she said. “He has created a dynamic and educational living history experience for people of all ages to enjoy.” A full schedule with times for each of the activities and discussions will be posted on the Museum website at www. beauforthistorymusum.com.
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Rest In Peace
Last week the Island News had to mourn the passing of their beloved writer Lee Scott. Lee was able to take any common day event and turn it in to a truly amazing article. I was honored when I was the article of the week when she wrote “My Favorite Teacher I Never Had.” Lee and I meet at the pool on Dataw Island. She introduced herself as the person with two last names, Lee and Scott. We immediately became good friends and enjoyed each other company. She was always busy thinking of a new article to write. We would discuss things as we swam on our Noodles in the pool. When Lee would write something that would involve us, she was always the first to ask permission to use our name in an upcoming article. Lee loved adventure and always welling to try new things. She encouraged me and our friend Cindy to take Bridge Lesson. We took turns driving to Bridge and would sometimes follow up with lunch. What a great time we had learning to play and her enthusiasm for the game was always present. Lee had a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor. She was kind, loving and passionate about many things. Her strong belief in God gave her much comfort and strength. Lee loved birthdays and Cindy, Christine and I would always go out to lunch on our birthday. We would laugh and giggle have girl talks and have fun. She would always remind us that November 14th was her birthday which she wrote an article that November 14th is National Pickle Day! Cindy Christine and I made a promise to Lee that we would celebrate her birthday this year. Lee loved a nice glass of wine so rest assured that on November 14th we will raise our glasses and say “Happy Birthday Dear Friend. We miss you and rest in peace.” – Nancy O’Connor, Saint Helena Island
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New Life Deliverance Temple receives donation from Food Lion foundation
Tara Williams, assistant Store Manager of Food Lion at 10 Sam’s Point Road on Lady’s Island, presents Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation’s check to Saundra and Michael Smith of New Life Deliverance Temple. Submitted photo.
From staff reports St. Helena Island’s New Life Deliverance Temple received $1,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help feed local neighbors. The New Life Deliverance Temple Food Bank will use the gift to provide nutrition education and healthy food to the St. Helena Island community. “We are very grateful for
the support given to us by Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. We plan to offer ‘canning’ and other nutrition classes to show clients how to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables to be enjoyed all year long. This will help to extend food budgets for many families and will teach a traditional skill being slowly lost to the Gullah culture,” Food Bank Administrators Michael and Saundra Renee Smith said in
a release. “Our food bank services have increased greatly since Covid-19 going from once monthly service, to now serving daily. We are seeing many more families, especially seniors and children, in need of food support.” To assist New Life Deliverance Temple in the fight against hunger, contact NLDT Food Bank, P.O. Box 990, St. Helena Island, S.C. or call 843-838-3221.
Shots fired near Broad River Bridge cause 3-vehicle accident
Shots fired at a vehicle near the Broad River Bridge on S.C. Highway 170 caused a multi-vehicle accident on Tuesday, Oct. 20, officials say. Reports of gun shots from “unknown suspects” came in just after 3 p.m., according to
an advisory from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting caused a three-vehicle accident in front of the Circle-K gas station, in the 800 block of Robert Smalls Parkway. The suspects abandoned
their vehicle a short distance from the scene and fled on foot, according to the sheriff’s office. Officers searched the area with a K-9 team but were unable to find anyone involved in the shooting, the advisory said.
Traffic was blocked for about 30 minutes on the bridge, according to Chief Alan Beach with the Port Royal Police Department. The department is continuing to investigate. –Mindy Lucas
Newpoint Community closes to trick-or-treaters due to COVID-19 The Newpoint Community on Lady’s Island will be closed to non-residents for house-to-house trick-or-treating this Halloween, according to a news release from the neighborhood’s home owners’ association.
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The community, which receives hundreds of trickor-treaters from surrounding areas each year, has had to cancel the Halloween tradition due to concerns related to COVID-19. “We hate that we had to
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come to this decision,” said Newpoint HOA president Larry White. “The tradition of Halloween in Newpoint is very special, lots of fun for our residents as well as the kids. We will miss the throngs of trick-or-treaters and the
excitement, but after looking at CDC guidance and other information, the HOA board felt that for health and safety reasons we needed to take this step.” –Mindy Lucas
Five injured in wreck early Saturday From staff reports The Burton Fire District responded to an automobile crash at the Trask Parkway and Laurel Bay Road intersection just after midnight Saturday, Oct. 24 that resulted in injuries to five occupants. Emergency crews arrived
on scene to a two vehicle collision with heavy damages to both vehicles, a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck. Burton EMTs and EMS paramedics assisted five injured occupants, all of whom appeared to have non-life threatening injuries.
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2020 City Halloween Celebration reimagined and happening now
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County plans open house for Comprehensive Plan
The Beaufort County Planning Department is hosting an “open house” style community meeting to provide the public an opportunity to review work prepared to date and provide feedback on the proposed County Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting is set for 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29 at The Penn Center on St. Helena Island. The Comprehensive Plan is a tool used by the County to prioritize areas of growth,
community services, infrastructure, economic development, housing, natural resources, cultural resources, and other elements. Participants at these meetings will help set priorities around how the County can best accommodate growth, protect the natural environment, support economic development efforts, consider housing affordability, and promote cultural diversity. The public's input is critical to creating a successful Comprehensive Plan as it will shape County policies for the next 10 years. The open house meetings will allow participants to arrive and review materials at
their own pace. Strict social distancing will be enforced, including wearing of masks and maintaining six feet of separation.
Southwest Airlines coming to Savannah/ Hilton Head
Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday, Oct. 22, its intent to serve the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The airline will announce routes and timing for the new service in the coming weeks. According to the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Cham-
This year, the City of Beaufort and its sponsor partners will host a re-imagined, community-wide Halloween Celebration with virtual contest events including pumpkin decorating, costume, (all ages and pets), and a drive-thru trick-o-treat. In addition, the event has partnered with Born to Read to bring awareness to the importance and fun of building literacy and reading skills early in a child’s life. There is a series of videos posted on the city’s Facebook to encourage young readers. Everyone is invited to show off their Halloween spirit and creativity by dressing in costume and or decorating a pumpkin, snapping a picture, and entering for a chance to win prizes. Photo entries for
both contests — costume and pumpkin decorating — are being accepted now through Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. Participants can send their photos to: events@cityofbeaufort.org. They will be loaded into a gallery and posted on the City’s Facebook page for viewing and people’s choice voting which will run Nov. 2–6. Contest winners will be announced and posted on Facebook at 5 p.m. on Friday Nov. 6. On Halloween day from 2–4 p.m., or until supplies last, there will be drive-thru trick-otreat locations to choose from where kids can receive a prepacked Halloween bag filled with candy and fun trinkets. One bag per child please. The (4) locations for the drive-th-
ber of Commerce, more than half of all flyers into the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport are headed to the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
School Pantry reaches children through monthly distributions of shelf-stable food at LCFB partner schools. This program brings families together by providing nutritious foods to be prepared and enjoyed at home. The overall food insecurity rate in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina that the LCFB serves has increased by 58 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic began, which has increased the total number of neighbors in our state to 233,000 people who face hunger every day. The increase in food insecurity for children is even more devastating with a 76 percent increase, resulting in 75,000
Lowcountry Food Bank gets Food Lion grant
The Lowcountry Food Bank received a $10,000 grant from The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help provide hunger-relief to Lowcountry children. The LCFB will use the funding to support its School Pantry program throughout coastal South Carolina.
ru are: Washington St. Park, Pigeon Point Park Southside Park, and Waterfront Park. All event details including more information about the contests and drive-thru tricko-treat can be found at https:// www.cityofbeaufort.org/311/ City-Sponsored-Events. All activities are free and open to the public.
children who do not have consistent access to the nutritious food they need to live healthy, active lives.
County spraying for mosquitoes
Beaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments through October 30. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. For additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.
Contact me: mcfeemike@gmail.com Members of city council are non-partisan. My first priority is to blend the needs of the community and implement the right programs, policies and initiatives.
As a Beaufortonian, I know and love the storied history of our town. I also appreciate the need for controlled and healthy growth that preserves, supports and improves the unique dynamic of our community while allowing for economic expansion and sustainability. I have served on city council since 2008 and have considered the experience to be an honor and privilege. I am committed to giving back to the community that has given so much to me. As a small city, we have many challenges to address. I support initiatives that lead to responsible improvements to our infrastructure and growth without creating unreasonable tax burdens for residents. I have lived in our community in times of economic challenge and in thriving conditions. I recognize the need to balance options against costs to achieve the best outcomes for Beaufort. My experience enables me to better navigate the intricacies often associated with local government. Your concerns matter to me and I will listen, be engaged, and continue to serve the Beaufort community. Current Community Activity
• Vice-Chair Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort • Board of Trustees Carteret Street United Methodist Church • USCB CFA Beaufort Theater Company
Former Positions
• Chair of Palmetto Chapter American Red Cross • President Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce • Chair USCB Small Business Development Advisory Board
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SLED investigating fatal shooting of Fripp Island man By Mindy Lucas South Carolina’s lead investigative agency has stepped in to look into the fatal shooting of an Fripp Island man involved in a confrontation with a security officer who was responding to a domestic disturbance call on
the island. The man, later identified by the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office as Thomas Steffner Jr., 52, of Fripp Island, “reportedly presented a firearm during the confrontation,” according to South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Divi-
sion (SLED). Two officers with Fripp Island Security responded to the call on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the request of the sheriff’s office, which also had deputies responding to the scene, according to a news release issued by SLED on Oct. 21.
The call came into the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office dispatch around 10:20 p.m., according to an advisory issued by the sheriff’s office. Deputies from the sheriff’s office arrived after the shooting and secured the scene. Emergency Medical Ser-
vices was called, but Steffner was pronounced dead on the scene, according to David Ott with the coroner’s office. SLED was contacted to respond and investigate the incident. Even though security officers are not certified law en-
forcement officers, SLED is proceeding with the investigation as an officer-involved shooting, the agency stated. It is the 42nd officer-involved shooting in South Carolina this year. SLED is continuing to investigate.
Fire Department awarded grant from Firehouse Subs Foundation From staff reports The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department has received a $38,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase a LifePak 15 cardiac monitor with a built-in defibrillator. “We are committed to helping organizations such as
Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department continue its lifesaving work within local communities,” Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters said in a release. “We are honored to be able to award this grant and do our part to ensure that Beaufort and Port Royal are safer for everyone, including
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Hocus Pocus on Screen on Green
6-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 205 Main Street in Hardeeville. The City of Hardeeville Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department is hosting a COVID friendly Screen on the Green Movie screening of Hocus Pocus as well as a socially distanced Costume Contest. The Drive-in Movie is a free event for the community. There will be prizes for the winners of the Costume Contest for ages 0-4, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-and-older. The event will be held behind City Hall. For more information, call the Hardeeville Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department at 843-784-2231.
City of Beaufort Community Halloween Celebration
The City of Beaufort and a host of sponsors invite everyone to participate in a series of safe, and fun activities to celebrate Halloween and show off Beaufort spirit. Through Friday, Oct. 30, Virtual Costume Contest and Virtual Pumpkin Contest. Participants can submit photos to enter to win prizes based on people’s choice voting. Photo entries for the two contests are being accepted now events@cityofbeaufort.org. 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, Washington Street. Park, Pigeon Point Park, Southside Park and Waterfront Park,
first responders.” The equipment will be used initially for training, Deputy Chief John Robinson said. The timing of this grant is fortunate, he said, as it comes on the heels of a $200,749 grant from the Department of Homeland Security, that combined with a City match of $20,000, will allow 24 fire-
fighters to receive advanced emergency medical technician training. “The LifePak 15 will support this training,” he said, “allowing the firefighters to further their knowledge and skills.” The equipment will then transition to be used during emergency calls.
“We are grateful to the Firehouse Subs Foundation for its generosity and work on behalf of first responders,” Chief Robinson said. This grant was one of 102 awarded across the country by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The grants totaled more than $2.1 million.
Drive-thru Trick-o-Treat, while supplies last. Detailed information and links to sponsors are available via the City’s event page: https://www.cityofbeaufort. org/311/City-SponsoredEvents.
Pat Conroy Literary Festival
uting writers Latria Graham and Gary Jackson. Registration for festival programs and workshops is open through the festival’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/PatConroyFestival), website (PatConroyLiteraryFestival.org), and — for workshops — Eventbrite page (PatConroyLiteraryCenter.Eventbrite.com).
Girl Scout Troop 4105 presents 4th Annual Cancer Walk
9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, S.C. Community Development Corporation (behind Gullah Grub Restaurant), 10 De Gullah Way, St. Helena Island to St. Helena Elementary School and back. Registration is at 9 a.m. For more information, all 843-441-6522 or email girlscout4105@yahoo.com.
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 5–8 in a virtual setting. This year’s festival will be held as a series of live-streamed author presentations and panel discussions, online writing workshops, exhibits, and virtual tours. The 2020 festival will be highlighted by appearances by Brad Taylor, former U.S. Army Special Forces officer and now the New York Times best-selling author of the Pike Logan thriller series; Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award-winning artist Mary Whyte, author of We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America; and, from A Measure of Belonging: Twenty-One Writers of Color on the New American South, editor Cinelle Barnes and contrib-
Habersham Southern Living Showcase Home tours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Wednesday to Sunday, Nov. 4 through Dec. 27 (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays), 10 North Loudon Street, Habersham. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale at SouthernLivingShowcase.com. A
portion of all ticket sales goes to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice (www.focHospice. org). Allen Patterson Builders, Habersham Land Company and K. Lo Designs announce the completion and opening of “The Loudon,” built with innovative quality, functionality, and an elevated interior design featuring the iconic colors and textures of the Lowcountry. For more information about the partners and tours, visit SouthernLivingShowcase.com.
15th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival
Monday-Friday, Feb. 15-19, 2021 at Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic Street.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life
Flu Shots:
especially important if you have heart disease By Dana Sparks https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The flu (influenza) is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs (respiratory infection). You can reduce your risk of the flu and its complications by getting an annual flu vaccine. Although the flu vaccine isn't 100% effective, it's still your best defense against the flu. Health care providers have long recommended the vaccine for older adults and other high-risk groups— which includes those with heart disease. Why are flu shots important for those with heart disease? If you have heart disease, you're more likely to develop complications from the flu. Complications from the flu include: • Pneumonia • Bronchitis • Lung failure • Heart attack • Death Having the flu can also make heart failure, diabetes, asthma or other preexisting
conditions worse. Researchers continue to actively study the benefits and risks of yearly flu vaccines among people with heart disease, including heart failure. Some studies have suggested that flu vaccination lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from a cardiovascular event in people who have heart disease. However, more studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Is the flu shot safe if I have heart disease? Flu shots are safe for most people who have heart disease. The flu shot is usually given as an injection in the upper arm. Some people develop temporary side effects, such as mild soreness at the injection site, muscle aches or a mild fever. You can't get the flu or coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from a flu vaccine. Check with your health care provider before getting a flu shot if: • You have or think you have COVID-19 • You've had a serious aller-
gic reaction to the flu vaccine in the past • You have a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome that developed after receiving a flu shot • You have a fever when you go to get a flu shot You can still get a flu shot if you're allergic to eggs.
When should I get a flu shot? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends yearly flu vaccination for everyone age 6 months or older. A high-dose flu vaccine is available for adults age 65 and older. It's best to get your flu vaccine in September or October. However, if flu shots aren't yet available or you haven't received yours yet, you can still get a flu shot until January or sometimes later. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to get a flu vaccine. Both COVID-19 and the flu may be spreading at the same time. The two infections can cause similar symptoms. A flu shot could reduce symptoms that might be confused with
those caused by COVID-19. However, the flu vaccine does not prevent COVID-19. If you live with or care for someone who has heart disease, it's a good idea to make sure you get a yearly flu vaccine, too. Getting one helps lower the risk of infection for
yourself and those around you. Do I have to get a flu shot from my cardiologist? You don't have to get your flu shot from your cardiologist. The flu shot is also available through primary
care providers, public health departments and authorized pharmacies. It's best to call ahead to determine if the flu vaccine is available and if you need an appointment. Find more health and medical information on mayoclinic.org.
YMCA taking part in 5 Days of Action to fight child sexual abuse From staff reports The Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry is participating in the Five Days of Action through Friday, Oct. 30. The Five Days of Action is a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. As communities continue to participate in social distancing, protecting kids looks different this year. Not only is the community dealing with a pandemic that is separating kids in need from the safe adults in their lives, but there are spikes in domestic violence, cries for social justice for Black lives, and more con-
cerns about the mental health of youth and adults. Five Days of Action helps communities and parents/ caregivers take it One Day at a Time and will offer tips, tools, activities, and resources that are relevant to the current environment. When adults know how abuse happens, see the warning signs, and respond quickly to prevent abuse, they foster a culture of child abuse prevention. Together, we can bring awareness to the issue of child sexual abuse in our communities and have important conversations around how we can all work together to prevent it from happening.
“Protecting children from sexual abuse must be the number one goal of every person who cares about the health and well-being of kids,” said Kaylin Garst, Executive Branch Director of the Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal. “Together, we can stand up to demand that children are protected and encourage adults to make it happen in our community. It takes all of us.” For more information about preventing child sexual abuse, visit https://www. fivedaysofaction.org/ Materials are derived from YMCA of the USA’s “Know. See. Respond.”
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Don’t delay mammograms or other breast cancer screening
Fewer breast cancers are being diagnosed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier in the year, when the pandemic began to intensify, many health care institutions suspended their screening programs and weren't offering mammography to patients. This resulted in a nearly 50% drop in new diagnoses of breast cancer, according to a study in JAMA. Fewer people are being diagnosed with breast cancer because of the COVID-19 pandemic. "If you delayed getting your screening mammogram because of the pandemic, schedule it now." Dr. Katie Hunt, a Mayo Clinic radiologist, wants patients to know it's safe and important to resume their regular breast cancer screening.
"The biggest risk of skipping breast cancer screening is that cancer has more time to grow and potentially progress into a more advanced stage." "Screening mammography has been incredibly successful because we detect cancers when they're small and treatable, which results in better
outcomes for our patients. We don't want to miss that window of opportunity. So, again, if your mammogram has been delayed by the pandemic, please don't wait any longer and come in and get your mammogram done." Dr. Hunt recommends women start yearly screening mammograms at age 40.
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.
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE STATISTICS (Source: Darkness to Light) • One in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. • 90 percent of child sexual abuse victims know their abuser. • Approximately 30 percent of children who are sexually abused are abused by family members. • 60 percent of child sexual abuse victims never tell anyone. • False reports are rare. Research shows that only 4 to 8 percent of child sexual abuse reports are fabricated.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU BELIEVE A CHILD IS BEING ABUSED (Source: Darkness to Light) • You do not need to have proof that abuse is occurring to make a report, only reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion means that you have witnessed maltreatment or boundary violations, either in the child or adult, or both. Or, you have received a disclosure from a child about abuse, neglect, or boundary violations towards them. • Child sexual abuse reports should be made to the police and/or state child protective services. • Contact the Darkness to Light Helpline at 866-FOR-LIGHT or text LIGHT to 741741 to have questions answered by trained counselors at no charge.
Health disadvantages of daylight savings time (DST) Over a quarter of the world population is subjected to the daylight saving time (DST) shift twice a year, which disrupts both human work and rest schedules and possibly the body’s biological clock. Several clinical studies have reported an increased risk of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular problems with DST shifts but little is known about other potential health effects. The idea of introducing daylight saving time (DST) was attractive at the time of candles and gas lamps, as it allowed workers to use sunlight a bit longer during working hours as well as saving employers’ energy for lighting. Much has changed since then. Today, only a small fraction of electricity expenditure actually corresponds to producing light after sunset. The transition to daylight saving time (DST) is beneficial for energy conservation but at the same time it has been reported to increase the risk of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular problems.
Four prominent elevated risk clusters, including cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks), injuries, mental and behavioral disorders, and immune-related diseases such as noninfective enteritis and colitis to be significantly associated with DST shifts in the United States and Sweden (NIH.gov study). While the majority of disease risk elevations are modest (a few percent), a considerable number of diseases exhibit an approximately ten percent relative risk increase. It is estimated that each spring DST shift is associated with negative health effects–with 150,000 incidences in the US, and 880,000 globally. Interestingly, it has been recently identified that a collection of diseases with relative risks that appear to decrease immediately after the spring DST shift, enriched with infections and immune system-related maladies. Insight has been gained into the importance of keeping a healthy biological clock as a way to prevent, slow down, and even treat disease.
And as we do, it is becoming clear that the chronic health effects of DST speak to a larger issue, which is that disrupting the body's natural rhythm negatively affects our health. One study has also shown that people can not ever really adjust to DST, and that it interferes with our natural adaptation to the changing seasons. These acute effects permeate society and have both economic and physical costs to who inhabit places that use DST. There are negative health consequences to using DST, with very little benefit. Changing to year-round standard time is a relatively simple yet profoundly effective way to give people a chance to keep up a more coordinated biological clock. Experts who have been studying biological clocks for decades agree. So when "falling back" November 1, 2020, let's hope that one day we will never have to spring forward again. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov; https://www.sciencealert.com
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Scott Gibbs 1213 Congress Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 info@scottgibbsforbeaufortcitycouncil.com scottgibbsforbeaufortcitycouncil.com Dear Fellow Beaufort Friends and Neighbors, I was born and raised in the City of Beaufort in the Northwest Quadrant. Like many of you, I love our hometown and always will. As a member of City Council or otherwise, I will do everything within my power to maintain our special character, preserve and celebrate our past and recapture and strengthen our authenticity as the best hometow n in the world. Some whose paths I may not have crossed may not kno w me, because this is a unique campaign where personal connection is nearly impossible. For that reas on, I am reaching out with this message. I am a retired social service agency professional, an organizer of the Beaufort County Youth Conference, a convener of unity choirs that celebrate unity among diversity, a vocal performer, the Co-chair of March for Babies (a lifelong survivor of Polio), a former president of the Beaufort Chapter of the SC Stat e Employees Association, among other community investments. Based on these experiences and leadership skills I’ve mastere d, offer myself for an elective office. I simply feel it is my duty to be a voice for the citizens of this great City. I know that no one candidate can deliver on promises single handedly, and that electing a City Council team is abou t assembling five citizens who come together to make policy in the public interest. No matter how great an idea, it will not go anywhere without consensus among my colleagues.
Scott Gibbs
I’ve spent a lifetime serving our citizens by bringing people, often with differing opinions, together to collaborate and make decisions and get things don e. I am an African American. No, I made it clear from the beginning that I am not running to be the Black member of Beaufort City Council nor to be a single issue advocate for the handicapped, but rather to bring a broader and sometimes missing pers pective to the deliberations about our great hometown. Whether it is the unity choirs, the March for Babies, the annual Youth Conference, I have the experience and track record of collaboration. I know and appreciate the diversity of our city and believe it makes us strong when everyone gets a voic e. I am committed to the following issues: • Restoring safe places and activities for our children • Keeping Beaufort an authentic home town, which includes more diverse job opportunities • Creating housing that working people can afford • Addressing environmental concerns strengthenin g our sustainability I am a voice of strength, passion, and experience. I am Ready to Serve and be a Voice for an even better Beaufort. So, between now and November 3rd, Vote for SCOTT GIBBS FOR BEAUFORT CITY COUNCIL . Thank you and God Bless!
Scott (Allen) Gibbs
I personally appreciate your taking the time to read. Thank You! This ad is paid for by Scott Gibbs for Beaufort City Council, Bob Pinkerton Treasurer
SPORTS&RECREATION OCTOBER 29–NOVEMBER 4, 2020
FROM FISHING TO FOOTBALL, THE HARD WORK OF ALL ATHLETES DESERVES RECOGNITION
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Beaufort HIgh School’s Daniel Phares stretches out to make a touch down after intercepting a pass during the third quarter against Colleton County on Friday at BHS. The Eagles went on to win the conference game 55-0, to remain undefeated. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Beaufort High takes region crown By Gabriel Jenkins LowcoSports.com The Beaufort High Eagles were eager to finally roll out their new home turf Friday, and they channeled their enthusiasm into a dominant 48-6 win over the visiting James Island Trojans. Even with the crowd at limited capacity, the atmosphere in the stadium was electric for the season opener and Senior Night. The Eagles played a dominant game, establishing the run game early on offense as the defense con-
trolled the line of scrimmage with the help of Eamon Smalls, Theo Washington, and Alvin Wilson. The Eagles defense set the tone in the first drive of the game, forcing the Trojans to go three-andout. Beaufort High’s offense came out running the ball with Jaylin Houseal to set up quarterback Tyler Haley for a 30-yard run for the first touchdown early in the first quarter. The defense came back with the same intensity, as Colton Phares had an interception on the
Trojans’ second offensive drive of the game to set up the Eagles offense with great field position. The offense rumbled down the field to get a 2-yard touchdown run from Houseal and followed another quick three-and-out with a 56-yard bomb from Haley to Marcus Goodwater to make the score 20-0. The Trojans could not get anything going on offense and couldn’t hold the defensive line. Washington had a sack to force another three-and-out, and Jere-
miah Simmons blocked the punt to set up the Eagles at the 5-yard line. Amariee Morris punched it in from the 4 to make the score 27-0 at the end of the first quarter. The offense get the ball back and pummeled the Trojans defense, ending with a 1-yard sneak form Haley before James Island put together its first sustained drive of the night to get on the board with a field goal before halftime. James Island’s defense began the third quarter with an inter-
ception to get the offense on the field, but the Trojans couldn’t convert and were stopped again. The Eagles marched down the field again with Houseal rumbling for a 7-yard TD to make the score 41-3 at the end of third quarter. The Trojans were able to get down the field and kick another field goal before Houseal added an 11-yard touchdown run to cap the scoring. Now the Eagles (1-0) will prepare to travel to May River in a marquee match of expected Region 7-4A favorites.
Warriors rout Riptide to claim region title
By Gabriel Jenkins LowcoSports.com The Whale Branch Warriors were ready to defend their undefeated record Thursday and did so in dominant fashion, rolling to a 69-0 win over visiting Charleston Math & Science. Joseph Hicks rushed for a touchdown and returned a fumble for a TD, Jaylen Reeves threw a TD pass and returned a punt for a score, and Keith Chisholm added two TDs to help the Warriors build a 49-0 lead after one quarter before handing things over to the reserves. The Warriors’ defense set the tone early, forcing a fumble on the opening series to set up a touchdown run from Hicks, who scooped up a fumble and returned it for a score to end the Riptide’s next series. The defense kept flexing by forcing a punt that Reeves returned for a 50-yard
TD to make it 21-0 midway through the first quarter. The total domination continued when Amar Jenkins picked off a pass to set up a 9-yard TD pass from Reeves to Chisholm. Henry Tome took over at quarterback late in the quarter and scored on a sneak, and Jadon Grant broke a 60-yard TD run to make it 42-0 late in the first quarter. Another takeaway added to the margin when Jaylen Roberts came up with a pick-six for a 49-0 lead after one quarter. The Riptide were forced to punt on their next series, but a botched snap gave the Warriors the ball at the 4-yard line, setting up Richard Parker’s 2-yard TD run. The clock ran the rest of the night, but the Warriors opened up the second half with a 73-yard kickoff return to set up Chisolm for a TD run. The
Photo by Gabriel Jenkins. Whale Branch defense wouldn’t let the Riptide breathe by forcing consecutive three-and-outs to secure the team’s third shutout in five games,
and Jakai Pusha capped the scoring with a 15-yard TD run. The Warriors (5-0) host Battery Creek for a non-region game Friday.
Beaufort Academy gives HHCA best shot, falls short
LowcoSports.com Hilton Head Christian Academy took some big punches from a scrappy Beaufort Academy team Friday, but Ron Peduzzi’s Eagles are still the heavyweight champs of SCISA 2A football in the Lowcountry. Jace Blackshear accounted for six touchdowns — two passing, two rushing, and two receiving — and Cameron Strickland had a huge night on both sides of the ball to lead HHCA to a 56-34 win in a shootout on Lady’s Island. The teams traded blows early, with JP Peduzzi connecting with Blackshear for a pair of TD passes and BA answering each time with a long drive capped by a 3-yard TD run from Elijah Fess and a 45-yard scoring strike from Braydon Dineen to Jaxen Porter. Then Blackshear and Strickland took over. Blackshear’s 2-yard TD run broke a 14-14 tie, and he hit Strickland for a 30-yard TD to make it 28-14. Strickland struck again, this time on defense, with an acrobatic interception on the BA sideline to
Beaufort Academy running back Ja’Sean Lawson, center, tries to get a few yards during the first half of their conference game against Hilton Head Christian Acadamy on Friday at BA’s Merritt Field. Hilton Head Christian bested BA, 5634. Beaufort Academy’s overall record dropped to 4-4, while HHCA remains undfeated at 8-0. Photo by Bob Sofaly. set up Jayden Void’s 6-yard TD run. That sequence proved to be too much to overcome for BA, which ran the ball effectively against a strong HHCA defense but couldn’t put up
points fast enough or get enough defensive stops to close the gap. Ja’Sean Lawson rushed for 193 yards on 22 carries and scored three times, Elijah Fess had 180 yards from
scrimmage, and Dineen passed for 143 yards and a score, but HHCA just kept coming. Twice BA marched down the field and Lawson punched it in to cut the deficit to two touchdowns, but each time Strickland wound up on the receiving end of a bullet from one of his two quarterbacks. First, JP Peduzzi floated a beauty into his arms for a 20-yard score to make it 42-20 on play after BA coughed it up on the opening possession of the second half, then Blackshear threaded a bullet over the middle and Strickland streaked away for a 40-yard TD. BA had chances to close the gap late, but Troy Chisolm and Strickland pounced on fumbles to help HHCA put it away and remain undefeated. BA (5-4, 2-2 region) can secure the No. 3 seed in the playoffs with a win at John Paul II this week and is likely to earn a playoff spot via tiebreaker even with a loss to the Golden Warriors. HHCA (8-0, 4-0) looks to complete a perfect regular season when it hosts rival Hilton Head Prep on Friday.
Creek crushes Cougars By Brackin Lambert LowcoSports.com After a brutal region schedule saw Battery Creek suffer three consecutive losses, the Dolphins got back in the win column Friday night, hammering region foe North Charleston 40-0 to celebrate Homecoming. Jaeon Allen returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and added a 35-yard rushing TD, and Dreshaun Brown took a fumble and a blocked punt back for scores as the Dolphins dominated every aspect of the game. “It feels great. I’m just happy for our kids to get another win this season, especially at home in front of the home crowd,” first-year coach Terrance Ashe said. “Definitely a great win. We’re going to celebrate tonight, and tomorrow we’re going to get ready for Whale Branch.” Allen took the opening kickoff 63 yards to give the Dolphins the early 7-0 lead. The defense came up big, forcing the Cougars to punt from deep in their own territory, and the snap went out the back of the end zone, resulting in a safety. The offense picked up the pace on the next possession, as Allen ripped off a 35-yard end around and raced in for the score. The Dolphins’ defense got in on the scoring when Brown sacked the quarterback, picked up the fumble, and took it to the house for the scoop and score, increasing Creek’s lead to 230. An Ivan Huerta field goal made it 26-0 at halftime. Following a scoreless third quarter, the Dolphins opened the fourth in the red zone. Jeremiah Dillbert
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SPORTS
Dolphins down JPII to solidify playoff prospects
By Wes Kerr LowcoSports.com After John Paul II took its first lead of the game late in the fourth quarter, it was looking like the same old story for the Hilton Head Prep Dolphins. But this time, they found a way and moved a step closer to punching their ticket into the postseason. Senior Carson King capped off a big afternoon with a goahead rushing touchdown, and Hilton Head Prep rallied past John Paul II for a 29-22 win Friday to all but clinch a berth in the SCISA 2A playoffs. There is still an outside chance of a three-way tie for the last two playoff spots — which JPII could create with a win over Beaufort Academy next week coupled with a Hilton Head Prep loss — but the Dolphins are now in control of their destiny. “It’s a load of pressure off,” Dolphins head coach Dave Adams said. “For two weeks we said we had to beat Northwood, and then we had to win this one to get in. Now, the pressure’s off and we can play footloose next week.” It had the makings of a shootout early on. Hilton Head Prep (3-4-1, 2-2 region) hit the ground running on its first drive, as senior stars King and Tommy Stauffer ran and caught their way down the field. It was King who scored first, plowing his way across the goal line to cap an eight-play drive. Then, it was Stauffer’s turn. After a 24yard scamper on third down, Stauffer caught a short pass and turned on the afterburners, taking it to the house to give the Dolphins a 14-0 lead. But just when it was looking to be a bleak afternoon for the visiting team, JPII
(2-6, 1-3) found lightning in a bottle — twice. Jeremiah Young flexed his muscles and took advantage of a weak Prep secondary, delivering a 57-yard strike to Mark Knight, who broke open across the middle and hauled in a beautiful pass to get his team on the scoreboard. The Golden Warrior defense stood tall to force a missed field goal, and then Young did it again. This time, it was Jackson Ogden catching a 70-yard bomb, and a successful two-point try to Malone Kinard-Huisinger tied it at 14. But the Dolphins responded after a JPII onside kick attempt. King broke loose again, scoring from 15 yards out to give Prep a 21-14 halftime lead. The Dolphins made a huge
defensive statement to start the second half. John Paul II’s option attack was cooking after an explosive 26-yard run by Young, but Hilton Head Prep’s line showed up in the red zone. Austin McIntosh and Jeremiah Young were stuffed on four straight plays, and a long six-minute drive was all for naught. A holding penalty ruined the Dolphins’ chance to extend the lead, and JPII was gifted another chance to claw back in the game. It took 12 plays, but the Golden Warriors got the job done. Ogden was the key weapon, picking up chunks of yards on the ground before catching his second touchdown pass of the game. Young tossed a lob to the right corner of the end zone,
and Ogden beat his man to the ball and hauled it in. Then, he took a sneaky hand-off into the end zone again, converting the twopoint try to give JPII its first lead at 22-21 with five minutes to play. It was all in front of Prep and Harrison Green, but there was certainly some doubt in the air. All hope was nearly lost after Stauffer was punished by a pumped-up John Paul defensive line on first and second down. But then, Green stepped up and made the play on third down to an unexpected hero. Tristan Bonomo came up clutch on a play they just drew up one day ago. And it was perfectly executed by the junior, finding open space and making the grab to extend the drive
and the Dolphins’ playoff hopes. The superstar took it from there. King found something extra, eluding the defensive front to score from 28 yards out. And this time, Hilton Head Prep’s defense finished the job. Bonomo made another big play, sacking Young, and the Dolphins were disciplined on some last-chance razzle-dazzle, shutting the door to claim their spot in the postseason. “We ran that play only twice to Tristan,” Adams said. “It was a special play, and we called on it at that moment. I thought if it was a little more crisper we could’ve scored on it. And then we gave the ball to Carson and he just willed himself into that end zone.
On defense, they surprise me with little things here and there. On that drive, they stepped it up. They stopped that double reverse they threw, and the guys stepped up when they needed to.” King and Stauffer were unstoppable on the ground, combining for more than 300 rushing yards. King led the way with 17 carries for 160 yards and three touchdowns, and Stauffer ran it 20 times for 157 yards along with a receiving score. Green did his job and avoided the mistakes, completing 5 of 7 passes for 59 yards and a touchdown. Will Alford, Bonomo, and Stauffer led the winning defensive effort with six individual tackles each. Young put up an impressive performance through the air, finishing 8-for-10 for 187 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 66 yards on 13 carries. Ogden was sensational, catching five passes for 123 yards and two scores, and Mark Knight added a touchdown on two catches for 64 yards. Malone Kinard-Huisinger recorded a big game defensively, making nine tackles including a sack. After their season seemed to be slipping away, Adams will focus on getting his squad ready for the SCISA 2A playoffs. But first, they’ll travel over to Hilton Head Christian Academy to play possibly the final cross-island rivalry game before the Eagles move to Bluffton. It’ll give them a valuable opportunity to go up against the cream of the crop before a potential postseason run. “If we play well, that’s the key,” Adams said. “As long as we play well, we can keep that momentum going into the playoffs.”
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SPORTS
BA’s Vaigneur named player of year
Hilton Head Prep’s Amber Swisher was named the Coach of the Year and Beaufort Academy’s Chase Vaigneur was picked as the Player of the Year to headline the SCISA Region 4 all-region volleyball team. Swisher led the Dolphins to a 12-7-2 overall record and a 6-4 finish in region play, and HHP closed out the season with a win over region champion Colleton Prep on Wednesday. The Dolphins are the only Class 3A team in the combined region, though, and they did not qualify for the SCISA Class 3A state tournament. Vaigneur leads BA into the Class 2A state tournament along with first-team all-region pick Mary Hanna Hiers. The Eagles will open the dou-
ble-elimination tournament against Carolina Academy at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Myrtle Beach. Hilton Head Christian Academy’s Abby Peduzzi and Kate Booth also were named to the first team, and they will lead the Eagles against Lee Academy in Saturday’s first round. Hilton Head Prep’s Madison Denny and Haylee Hopman and Colleton Prep’s Weslin Jones rounded out the first team. SCISA Region 4 All-Region Volleyball Coach of the Year: Amber Swisher, HHP Player of the Year: Chase Vaigneur, BA First Team Weslin Jones, CPA
Madison Denny, HHP Abby Peduzzi, HHCA Mary Hanna Hiers, BA Haylee Hopman, HHP Kate Booth, HHCA Second Team Amelia Auld, HHCA Ashley Wilmot, HHP Ella Nolte, CPA Linley Jones, CPA Bella Termini, JPII Amelia Bonds, THA Keleigh Bowers, THA Honorable Mention Taylor Tomedolskey, CPA Emily Wilson, CPA Ella Klepchick, HHCA Gabby Bettez, HHP Maddie Nelson, BA Margaret Hiers, BA Caroline Gilmore, JPII Rachel Cain, HT Eliza Gailard, HT Gracie Glover, HT
On the ensuing possession, Brown again made a big play on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a blocked punt out of the air and rushing it in from 13 yards out for the touchdown, putting the
Dolphins up 40-0. “We talked a lot about effort, challenging our guys all week,” Ashe said. “It was fun to watch those guys fly around and have some fun and compete.”
Photo by Darby Kinsey.
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LOWCOUNTRY OUTDOORS Opening the Door to Nature
How Wild Things Handle Hurricanes
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he end of October doesn’t just mean Halloween for those of us in the Lowcountry, it also heralds in the final month of Hurricane Season. Beginning in June, this season is marked by months of crossing our fingers while anxiously checking weather reports as we all hope for the best and look toward December. When a hurricane does come knocking on our Lowcountry doorstep, we are all faced with a decision – do we stay? Or do we go? And we’re not alone. Each wild thing living amongst us is also faced with a similar choice. Leaving us with two types of critters during hurricane season - those who evacuate and those who don’t. Those that can evacuate, do. Those that can’t, make do. So, it’s no surprise different animals handle hurricanes in different ways. And while each may differ in their reaction, virtually all of our native species have the ability to sense severe pressure changes that precede a hurricane and initiate their survival plans. Animals that can evacuate are typically our air- and seafarers. Migrating birds, like warblers, sparrows, and buntings, might take advantage of the strong winds produced on the edge of hurricanes and ride them to their winter-time destinations. Seabirds, like terns, gulls, and petrels, will also take advantage of the winds, riding them into the safety of the eye of the storm where they become trapped, or entrenched. Though the eye is calm, it’s constantly on the move and will force seabirds hundreds of miles inland and far from home.
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Displaced birds, who often have not been able to rest or eat for days, must then make the long journey back to their home-waters once the storm dissolves. While birds take off, our seafarers dive deep when changes in water pressure and salinity levels indicate trouble is nigh. Scientists have tracked movements of fish, dolphin, and sharks during and after hurricanes using GPS monitors. They’ve found that all three will head for deeper waters in the open ocean where things can be calmer, only returning after the storm has passed. Rarely do they flee inland, where lower salinity levels can threaten their survival. Unfortunately, not all of our seafarers are afforded the option to get when the going gets rough. Surf dwellers, like crustaceans and mollusks, and slow-moving swimmers, like sea turtles, are often caught in the tumult. Every year, sea turtle populations can be hammered by hurricanes, and so can mollusks, as evidenced by the cornucopia of shells washed up on our beaches after a storm. Back on land, mammals, like white-tailed deer and racoons, hunker down. Some will even seek shelter under the raised homes of evacuated people. Denning animals, too, stick to their underground bunkers and only budge if forced to by flooding. In the trees, you’ll
find not-actively-migrating birds, like some of our owls and woodpeckers, holed up in cavities. Smaller passerines, or songbirds, can be found clinging to tree limbs through the gales. They are equipped with a back toe that clamps like a vice. Arboreal snakes will also cling to branches for dear life and even butterflies and other insects will grip fast to dense shrubs on high ground to weather a storm. At ground level, ants react to pressure changes by marching to high areas. If swept into flood waters, they will create floating rafts in hopes of landing somewhere dry. Snakes will can also find themselves aloft in floods, and typically seek out floating debris for survival. (For some of you, the image of
balls of ants or snakes floating through our streets and communities is probably all the motivation you need to evacuate ahead of a storm.) Unfortunately, storm surges will sometimes force evacuations for snakes, alligators, and other critters that are picked up in flood waters, sweeping them into salt marshes or the ocean where they are faced with returning to freshwater before dying from saltwater exposure. Keep this in mind the next time you see either a snake or gator swimming for shore. Neither are salt tolerant, so give them space so they can safely emerge from the ocean and begin their recovery. Once a storm has passed, our ecosystems and wildlife will begin to recover.
The abrupt abundance of freshwater will lead to population booms of plague proportions in toads, frogs, and mosquitos. Pollinators will suddenly be stripped of flowers to collect pollen and nectar from. Foliage browsing animals, like deer, will have plenty of felled branches to feed on. Shrimp and bait fish populations may be scarce as a result of low salinity levels. Acorns and seeds will have been spread far and wide by floods. And many of our evacuees, human and animal alike, will be tasked with making the long journey home to assess the damage and start recovery. In the end, hurricanes are stressful for everyone. Every animal in the path of these massive
storms is forced to do what they can to survive. From the smallest ant to the largest dolphin, they all employ different tactics to conquer the insurmountable. Each method showcases the tenacity and perseverance with which wildlife survives. So, the next time you’re observing a group of dolphin strand-feeding or a herd of deer trimming the hedges, remember that these are hurricane survivors. And that should make the experience all the more remarkable. Juliana Smith has lived in the Lowcountry since moving here for college. She is an experienced naturalist that now uses her talents to help protect our coastal plain as a program manager for the Coastal Conservation League.
2020’s sea turtle nesting season encouraging
From staff reports October 31 marks the ‘official’ end of sea turtle nesting season, and with a few nests left to hatch, state biologists are pleased to report that sea turtles in South Carolina had a productive nesting season. Preliminary estimates show sea turtles laid approximately 5,500 nests on South Carolina beaches, putting the year on par with nest counts in 2015 (5,109 nests) and 2017 (5,250 nests). Last year (the 2019 season) marked a tremendous departure from the norm regionally, with a record 8,797 nests laid in South Carolina. Female sea turtles do not nest every year, however, so fluctuations are expected from year to year. Overall, the 2020 numbers reflect an encouraging trend of increasing nest numbers along the southeastern coast as four decades of sea turtle conservation work begin to come of age. The arrival of COVID-19 in South Carolina just before the start of nesting season forced an immediate shutdown of preseason activities. Eventually, staff and volunteers reworked their operating procedures to accommodate the
A loggerhead hatchling makes its way to the surf at Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve & WMA in 2020. Photo by Emma Berry/SCDNR. new health crisis in time to catch the first sea turtle nest of the year, laid May 1 in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. “It was touch and go at the beginning of the season,” SCDNR biologist Michelle Pate, who heads the agency’s
sea turtle nesting work, said in a release. “We needed to determine how to engage our large volunteer networks in this important conservation work while ensuring we did not put their health at risk. As usual, our many dedicated volunteers rose to the challenge
to collect another valuable season of data and ensure a successful outcome for nests.” COVID-19-related difficulties persisted through the season for some sea turtle teams, particularly on state and federal beaches such as those in Cape Romain, which
represents the densest nesting area in the state. Working under federal restrictions, the already-limited staff there had to count, protect, and later inventory thousands of nests without the usual help of volunteers. “Jerry Tupacz and Billy
Shaw, under the leadership of and alongside Sarah Dawsey, continued to make miracles happen out at Cape Romain with the sea turtle project this year despite budget and staffing shortfalls, coupled with the additional challenges of 2020,” Pate said. “These folks have an unwavering drive and focused mindset to get the business at hand done regardless of difficulties laid before them. The Refuge is a special and important area for sea turtles in the Northern Recovery Unit and we are indebted to them for their efforts.” Hurricane season presents a threat to sea turtle nests every year, and while coastal communities escaped largely unscathed in 2020, Hurricane Isaias impacted hundreds of nests north of Charleston in early August. Overall, an estimated 7 percent of the state’s nests were lost this year to high tide events (“King Tides”) and storms, including Isaias. Egg-loving predators such as coyotes, raccoons and, increasingly, armadillos also took their toll on a fair number of nests, primarily on more remote beaches where volunteers and staff were unable to patrol daily.
Go Fund Me campaign started to save Harbor Island rookery
From staff reports Recently, a combination of high winds, storms, and king tides caused a significant breach in one of Harbor Island’s rookery lagoons. If neglected, the impact of this breach will be devastating for
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a substantial portion of wildlife on Harbor Island. Over time, the influx of saltwater will transform the lagoon into a saltwater tidal basin, causing a portion of the island’s bird population, both seasonal and permanent, to
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leave for new nesting areas. The process of repairing this breach needs to be completed in the near future. Concerned residents are asking for donations in an effort to meet a fundraising goal of $9,000. These donations will as-
sist in reducing repair costs and also ensure that both permanent and seasonal birds continue to call Harbor Island home. Donations will be used to help pay local contractors to remove debris (fallen trees, limbs and other obstructions),
repair the breach, fortify the lagoon and help pay labor costs. The rookery is one of four on Harbor Island with freshwater lagoons that provide permanent and seasonal homes to numerous types of egrets, herons, ibises, and other bird spe-
cies. In addition to birds, turtles and alligators are also regular visitors to these rookeries. The Go Fund Me campaign can be found at https:// www.gofundme.com/f/harbor-island-rookery-restoration-project.
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Young artists invited to apply for the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities From staff reports Artistically talented students in grades 6-11 can now apply to the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities’ summer programs and tuition-free, residential high school for the 20212022 school year. All South Carolina residents are eligible and can apply online at SCGSAH.org. “We want every parent who has an artistic child to know about the transformative opportunities that the Governor’s School offers them,” school president Cedric Adderley said in a release. “We’re hosting numerous virtual events throughout the fall for families to learn more about our programs and the life-long benefits of our pre-professional training.” The Governor’s School is hosting a continuous series
of virtual information sessions each week and a virtual open house, First Look, on Saturday, Nov. 7. They have also teamed up with the S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics and the new Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe for several Endless Opportunities events for those who wish to learn about the offerings from all three Governor’s Schools. Located in downtown Greenville, the Governor’s School offers pre-professional training in creative writing, dance, drama, music, and visual arts. Students attend from all over the state to learn from established, practicing artists in an environment that provides the resources needed to hone their artistic abilities including specialized arts studios, state-of-the-art
performance halls, a worldclass library and dedicated rehearsal spaces. Governor’s School graduates attend the nation’s top colleges, universities and conservatories, and many students receive arts and academic scholarships. The Residential High School program has been nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, and Niche. The Palmetto Gold award-winning high school consistently ranks above state and national averages for SAT and ACT scores and had a 99 percent graduation and college acceptance rate for the 2019-2020 school year. The reviews and rankings site Niche.com ranked the Governor’s School the third “Best College Prep High School” and the fourth “Best
Public High School” in South Carolina. “About half of our graduates continue to pursue their arts discipline in college and as a career,” said Adderley. “The other half choose collegiate studies in education, business, medicine, technol-
ogy and other fields where they are very successful because of the discipline and life skills they learned from their experience at the Governor’s School,” said Adderley. The Governor’s School also offers summer programs that provide younger students the
opportunity to immerse themselves in their artistic passion while learning from practicing artists. Interested individuals can learn more about the upcoming admissions events, arts programs, and application process at www.SCGSAH.org.
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Our military deserves better than defending our free-dumbs
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was on the phone with one of the nicest people I know, talking about an article I had read online. She suddenly blurted out, and I’m paraphrasing here, “Up yours, jerk!” and hung up on me. In the old days, she would have slammed the phone for emphasis in ending on our conversation. You can’t really do that with smartphones, but the sentiment was conveyed. She was not happy with me. The article I was telling her about, “How Freedom Became Free-dumb in America,” was written by Umair Haque, a business consultant and former contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Haque is a prolific author of post-capitalism, promoting the idea that much of Western civilization is on the verge of collapse due to its focus on profit over people. He prefers the phrase economy versus eudaimonia. I have not read much of his catalog, but this particular
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article hit me like a bolt of lightning. Haque adapts Isaiah Berlin’s concept of the duality of liberty. One component is “freedom from,” the idea of being free from subjugation or interference. That ranges from government overreach to the bad supervisor who overworks his employees so he can get bonuses down to that neighbor who won’t stop planting his tomatoes on your side of the property line. He compares that with “freedom to,” the right to be self-determining and do what each finds in their own best interests.
But what if one person’s “freedom to” becomes a problem for another person’s “freedom from?” A serial killer might simply be trying to self actualize, but his victims would rightfully feel less enthusiastic about his reaching his higher self. Haque proposes that instead of conflicting, “freedom from” and “freedom to” must interact dynamically for the social good. To his mind, too many Americans have taken the worst aspects of both and created a toxic “free-dumb,” what he calls “the absence of any kind of obligation or responsibility to anything greater than narrow, immediate, infantile self-satisfaction.” “Free-dumb” is why we are having a debate over wearing masks to slow the coronavirus. “Free-dumb” is why there are dozens of videos online of people lecturing well-meaning city leaders about why being asked to wear masks
But what if one person’s ‘freedom to’ becomes a problem for another person’s ‘freedom from?’ A serial killer might simply be trying to self actualize, but his victims would rightfully feel less enthusiastic about his reaching his higher self.” violates their right to breathe freely. “Free-dumb” is why armed gunmen marched outside the Michigan state house to protest COVID lockdowns. “Free-dumb” is why maskless people stalk public areas waiting for someone to ask them to put on a mask or leave. “Free-dumb” is why many employees just let those maskless customers pass, knowing management likely won’t stand behind them should a confrontation
erupt. “Free-dumb” is parsing the instructions on the side of a box of masks and convincing yourself that since they aren’t “100-percent effective” it’s better to not wear one at all. “Free-dumb” is people chanting, “Mah rahts,” to the point you wonder whether they understand the concepts of citizenship, society and living in something called The United States of America. The friend who hung up on me was upset because, in her
mind, the term “free-dumb” disrespects the servicemen and servicewomen defending our country. Her son is one of those people fighting for our freedoms. What I didn’t get to explain to her was that their sacrifice means more, not less, when we behave like we actually value the country and the freedoms they are defending. Ultimately, our military personnel are defending us, the American people. And if we, the people, won’t do simple things to take care of ourselves, our personnel aren’t fighting for freedom, they’re fighting for “freedumb.” They deserve better.
Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in English and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He also has a Master's in Business and Technology from the University of Georgia. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.
Battle with Covid-19 has been a valuable wake-up call
t is Saturday morning, Oct. 17. It is early, the air is cooler, shafts of sunlight streaking my wet, well-barbered lawn. Later this morning, I’ll meet my friend Lynn Seldon and the two of us will swim the gray-green, life-filled waters of Battery Creek. Lynn and I will swim against the tide, eventually tire, then float back to the dock where we started. As we let the tide carry us back to the dock we’ll talk. We will talk of Lynn’s writing (he and his wife, Cele, are travel writers) and the novel he is about to publish. We will talk about his world-wide travel. But, inevitably, we will get round to the virus and how this invisible, inscrutable creature has interrupted our lives — how this whole experience has left us feeling vulnerable. Once again a virus has made a run through the
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world’s population underscoring the fact that our species is not dominant — that we are still engaged in an existential competition where the outcome is not certain. And while this infection does not include the blood-spurting, horror-movie special effects of Ebola, we now know there are more un-numbered, unnamed, opportunistic viruses waiting to mutate their way into our own bodies. What was unexpected was the speed in which a vaccine “vector” or formula was developed — about 100 days. No, I’m not talking about a finished, ready to
inject vaccine. I’m talking about the underlying protein delivery system, the so-called “platform technologies” that were formulated in a remarkably short time. One hundred days. What is more remarkable is that there are at least a half dozen different technologies that would have never seen the light of day had not this one virus mutated making its way from Chinese bats to unsuspecting humans in Wuhan. “It’s a game changer,” Dr. Richard Hatchett, chief executive officer for the Coalition for Epidemiological Preparedness Innovation, told the Wall Street Journal. It’s a gamer changer because “many are being made using new technologies,” Hatchett says, “Once approved by regulators these vaccines can be used to make future vaccines. The process will be a lot quicker. The platform
technologies they use, such a viral vectors and protein delivery systems, are essentially the base components for a new vaccine to which sequences of new pathogens are then added.” To make the future of our species even more promising, virologists are now studying commonalities within virus families. Understanding these commonalities will help us develop therapeutics that will work against all of them. Yes, we’re now developing strategies for “all of them.” As an added bonus, at least one vaccine contender — Astrozeneca/Oxford University — is going to give their vaccine at “cost” during the pandemic; and to make it available to low-income countries at no profit. All of which reminds us of Sir Anthony Fleming, who happened to observe that a random mold had killed-off bacteria he was
growing in a petri dish. This was 1928. Although he developed a bacteria-killing broth, he had trouble extracting the minute amounts of penicillin from the broth. It took hundreds of thousands of (World War II) casualties to find a way to produce large quantities of penicillin. Sometimes it takes a war, and casualties, to focus our wandering minds on something cannot see. Sometimes it take millions of infections and 220,000 dead (in the United States) to focus our attention on the microbiology that is all around us — a huge, unseen biomass (yes, I know that viruses aren’t really a lifeform) that doesn’t get much press until it closes-down bars, cancels football games and makes us wear a mask when we go to Publix. And yet, incredibly, there are those who don’t believe this epidemic is really a
problem. Notwithstanding a huge, mostly unknown infection rate; and about 220,000 deaths in this country, many people in the United States did not (and do not) believe this virus constitutes a threat worthy of a mask. But one hopes, prays, that the vaccine research that has been put into motion by Covid 19 stays in motion. I really do hate metaphors, but this battle with Covid 19 is a “wake up call” that we can’t afford to ignore. Even though we have kindred who will not take the vaccine when its perfected, future historians may record that our war on viral pathogens was won — or dramatically advanced — with the basic research that began in the Spring of 2020. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
New law provides big win for conservation, protection of South Carolina native reptiles and amphibians
S.C. Department of Natural Resources Leaders from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) joined Gov. Henry McMaster, key legislators and other stakeholders Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens for a formal bill-signing ceremony to commemorate Act 177 of the 2020 legislative session. A new state law and attendant regulations enabled by Act 177 will provide significant protections for South Carolina’s native turtle populations, as well as other native reptiles and amphibians. “We must continue to do all we can to protect and preserve South Carolina’s native species, and this legislation will give law enforcement the tools they need to do just that,” said Gov. McMaster. “This effort will go a long way to ensure that we and future generations can continue to enjoy all of South Carolina’s natural trea-
sures.” The new law is a huge win for conservation and will allow South Carolinians to continue to possess and experience native reptiles and amphibians, while at the same time protecting them from exploitation. Under a set of proposed regulations developed by SCDNR biologists with extensive input from the reptile and amphibian enthusiast community, the sale, purchase or transfer of native reptile and amphibian species will be tightly controlled and limited to captive-bred animals that can be commercialized without harming native populations. “South Carolina has long been targeted as a source for wild collected reptiles and amphibians and a center for illegal wildlife trading,” SCDNR Director Robert Boyles said. “This law is an important conservation achievement that protects South Carolina’s native turtles and other rep-
tiles and amphibians. We are grateful for the support of our General Assembly, stakeholders, and the conservation community in helping to ensure a future where these species can thrive.” In a bipartisan process with broad legislative support, a House bill (H. 4831) addressing this issue was introduced by Reps. Bill Hixon of North Augusta and Randy Ligon of Rock Hill. A similar bill in the Senate was introduced by Sens. Vincent Sheheen of Kershaw, Chip Campsen of Charleston and Thomas McElveen of Sumter. Eventually, senators approved the House version of the bill, after its journey through the committee hearing process. Rep. David Hiott of Pickens, Chairman of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Campsen, Chairman of the Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee, helped
shepherd the bill through the legislative process. The new law will address what has been a long-standing problem of commercial exploitation of wild-collected turtles in the Palmetto State, including species such as Eastern box turtles, spotted turtles and diamondback terrapins. These and other species are in high demand in the domestic and international trade. That, combined with the state’s previous lack of laws or regulations governing the collection and sale of these animals, placed South Carolina at the center of a highly lucrative — and often illegal — international trade in these animals, and has led to the exploitation of in-state turtle populations. A number of high-profile law enforcement cases in the last few years have focused renewed attention on this issue. More than 200 turtles bound for the black-market turtle trade were seized from
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a residence in Chester County in 2019. That followed a 2018 case which saw three South Carolina men plead guilty to conspiring to illegally buy and sell rare turtles on the black market. Act 177 addresses those problems in several key ways: First, the new law limits the number of native turtles that an individual may possess to no more than 10 total (with individual limits of 5 on many common species and 2 on Eastern box turtles and diamondback terrapins). Residents of the state who currently have collections in excess of these limits will be given an opportunity to register with SCDNR (within 90 days) and receive a temporary permit “grandfathering” their current animals. The law also provides legal avenues for institutions such as zoos, research facilities and wildlife rehab organizations to continue their important work, also through a permitting pro-
cess. In addition, the new law makes it illegal to “possess, transfer, sell, barter, trade, ship or remove” from the state native reptile or amphibian species, including parts, products, eggs or offspring, in violation of a statute or a limit or permit condition established by SCDNR and directs SCDNR to promulgate regulations for the management of native reptile and amphibian species. It also prohibits the release of non-native wildlife (such as tegu lizards). Information about the new laws and regulations related to reptiles and amphibians, as well as permit and registration forms needed by individuals who have current collections in excess of 10 animals or that are required for the legal sale/ transfer of species permitted under the new regulations, can be found at https://www.dnr. sc.gov/wildlife/herps/reptiles. html.
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City of Beaufort NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Text Amendment The City of Beaufort will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. via Zoom and broadcasted via livestream on Facebook. You can view the meeting live via Facebook at the City’s website www.cityofbeaufort.org to consider the following amendment: Application proposing to revise the Lady’s Island Marina Village PUD dated June 10, 2016 specifically by deleting the double asterisk section on page 4 under the Regulating Page section that reads, “includes up to 1,500 sq. ft. restaurant use on the condition existing restaurant is removed”. The application is also scheduled to be presented to the Metropolitan Planning Commission for a recommendation on November 16, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. via Zoom and broadcasted via livestream on Facebook. You can view the meeting live via Facebook at the City’s website www.cityofbeaufort.org. Documents relating to this request are available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday at Beaufort City Hall, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and Metropolitan Planning Commission meeting. Written comments can also be submitted to the City of Beaufort Community & Economic Development Department, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, S.C. 29902. Note: If you have special needs due to a physical challenge, please call (843) 525-7011 for additional information.
City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposals RFP 2021 - 107 WATERFRONT PARK RESTORATION OF SWINGS The City of Beaufort is seeking quotations from licensed contractors to restore all wood bench swings and install new chains and hardware at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 950 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC. 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’s website, https://www.cityofbeaufort. org/165/Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator, Jay Phillips, at 843-525-7071 or by email at jphillips@cityofbeaufort. org. THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE IS 2:00 PM ET ON DECEMBER 2, 2020 “EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY” TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned
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Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 11/5/2020, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1305-W13B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: BARBARA J. MORAN & REBECCA LYNN BAILEY, 4688 HYDEPARK CT, RENO, NV 89502. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3624 at Pages 1364, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $30974.34 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.30 Total Amount Due $ 31743.64 With a per diem of $ 12.77 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 11/5/2020, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1303-W46B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: ROBIN G. KREIBICH , 3437 NIMITZ ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3757 at Pages 2959, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $33818.34 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.30 Total Amount Due $ 34587.64 With a per diem of $ 13.28 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be
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required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 11/5/2020, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1209-W40B, U1208-W19B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: JOHN WILLIAM COLEY & CHARLOTTE HERMANN COLEY, 4004 HUCKLEBERRY DR, RALEIGH, NC 27612-3618. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3482 at Pages 1297, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $57126.95 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.40 Total Amount Due $ 57896.35 With a per diem of $ 19.85 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 11/5/2020, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument
for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1610-W30B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: JOHN RAYMOND HESS & CAMILLE CAPRETTA HESS, 149 PINNACLE POINTE DR, SENECA, SC 29672-6852. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3637 at Pages 86, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $67284.76 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.40 Total Amount Due $ 68054.16 With a per diem of $ 21.10 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 11/5/2020, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1305-W6E. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: TURHAN LAMONT POTTER & MONICA DIANE POTTER, 424 SEDGEWICK DR, MAGNOLIA, DE 1962-3212. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3645 at Pages 1644, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $14222.37 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.40 Total Amount Due $ 14991.77 With a per diem of $ 5.68 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Ju-
nior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 11/5/2020, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1409-W2B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: SARAH CATHERINE SCARBOROUGH & DAVID W. PERRAULT, 3414 ABINGDON RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29203. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3593 at Pages 612, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $21252.48 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.40 Total Amount Due $ 22021.88 With a per diem of $ 6.57 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 11/5/2020, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1103-W6B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: PHILOMENA A. GRUPPO , 102A DRIFT CT, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-7516. Junior Lienholder: , .
The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3603 at Pages 2868, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $17145.51 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.40 Total Amount Due $ 17914.91 With a per diem of $ 6.66 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 11/5/2020, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1603-W42B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: CAROLYN M. JOLY , 130 MARCIE RUSH LN, GREER, SC 29651-6926. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3455 at Pages 1549, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $26807.65 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.40 Total Amount Due $ 27577.05 With a per diem of $ 10.59 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777
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Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 30 October 2020 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel C. P. O’Connor 1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel J. B. Pattay 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel R. E. Mestemacher Commander of Troops, Captain R. A. Boyce • Parade Adjutant, Captain A. D. McBride Company “A”, 1st Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain R. A. Boyce Company “P”, 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain A. Z. Rivera Drill Masters • Staff Sergeant G. North, Staff Sergeant R. W. Perry, Staff Sergeant J. A. Lopez PLATOON 1072
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Nagel, C. B.
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Ameen, M. A.
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Dissinger, I. L.
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Taylor, C. L.
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Beaulieu, A. J.
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Gatewood, L. M.
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Marte, M. A.
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Pent, E. R.
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Tompkins, A. D.
Pvt
Bergin, S. W.
PFC
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Baltazar, Angela M.
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Montalvomercado, A. D.
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Boshier, D. A.
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Morales, A. D.
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Wells, L. S.
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Canniff, J. T.
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Pvt
Nolen, M. V.
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Posey, B. S.
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PFC
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PFC
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Pvt
Russell, J. D.
Pvt
Coe, H. M.
Pvt
Jackson, X. T.
Pvt
Rosier, C. J.
PFC
Haines, Malika H.
PFC*
Sale, J. B.
PFC
Abrell, N. M.
PFC
Cotterman, A. D.
PFC
Kamp, D. J.
Pvt
Sarathernandez, R. O.
PFC
Issa, Samantha E.
PFC
Sancheznunez, D.
Pvt
Abreurodriguez, R. M.
Pvt
Delaney, N. J.
Pvt
Kelley, Z. A.
PFC
Sauter, K. J.
PVT
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Searcy, C. J.
Pvt
Andujar, E. A.
PFC
Dennis, G. R.
Pvt
Kessler Jr, J. E.
Pvt
Sparks Jr., M. V.
PFC
Judy, Kristina J.
Sklies, B. W.
Pvt
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PFC
Dodd, B. W.
PFC
Koslosky, A. C.
PFC
Spooner, S. D.
PVT
Kyle, Hayley C. Lamb, Katriela
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Granger, N. G.
Pvt
PFC
Harrell, J. R.
PFC*
Pvt
Hedrick, N. A.
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Pvt
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Slaymaker, P. C.
Pvt
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Pvt
Lewandowski, E. M.
PFC
Stonum, D. A.
PVT
Pvt
Spivey, R. L.
PFC
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Pvt
Gerraughty, S. P.
Pvt
Lichtl, K. W.
PFC
Stoute, J. K.
PVT
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PFC
Tamariz Jr., A.
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Blesso, T. J.
PFC
Godinezfuentes, B.
Pvt
Long, J. M.
PFC*
Stroud, T. Z.
PFC
Matkins, Michaela H.
Pvt
Thomas, W. G.
PFC*
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PFC
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Pvt
Lopez, F.
PFC
Tepetategarcia, J. E.
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Pvt
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Pvt
Hancock, N. M.
Pvt
Lowenstein, E. T.
PFC
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PFC
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PFC*
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Pvt
Crumpler, I. T.
Pvt
Harvey, C. P.
PFC
Nelson, C. R.
PFC*
Trent, T. H.
PVT
Mitchel, Felicia R.
Pvt
Williams, S. L.
PFC*
Cruz, J. M.
Pvt
Heim, G. A.
Pvt
Nowell, M. J.
Pvt
Vandling, S. H.
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Norris, Sunshine H.
Pvt
Wing, R. S. II
Pvt
Cuesta, J. R.
PFC
Jenkins, A. M.
PFC
Penagomez, B.
PFC*
Walton, E. C.
PFC
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Wright, H. L.
Pvt
Durling, J. B.
PFC
Klingensmith, A.
Pvt
Perez, A.
Pvt
Williams, M. E.
Pvt
Espinoza, M. N.
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Laneaux, F. J.
PFC
Poole, R. W.
PVT
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Pvt
Wilson, Z. A.
Pvt
Flowers, K. J.
Pvt
Mazzamuto, A. B.
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Payne, Carmela
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PFC
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PFC
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PFC
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PFC
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PFC
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PVT
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Chapman, C. J.
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PFC
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PVT
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An Invisible Body? The Church is Visible
How does one find an invisible man? In our previous message, we met Joe, a fictional man seeking the Church begun by Jesus. He wants to be part of the family of faith described in the New Testament. But such a quest assumes that the Church is actually a visible and identifiable group of people. This was the way that the Church was understood by Christians for the first fifteen centuries of Christianity: a visible family with members, leaders, teachings, and worship that can be clearly recognized. In recent centuries, there arose a different view of the Church. When new churches were begun in the sixteenth century by the Protestant reformers, each with their own teachings and ways of worship, visible unity no longer seemed possible. It was proposed that the Church is actually an invisible union of all who believe in Jesus, regardless of religious affiliation. Thus, only God can identify the Church and its members, because only God can see into our hearts. If this is true, then Joe’s search for the Church started by Jesus would be impossible, as hopeless as finding an invisible man. But is this what Jesus intended?
Jesus used visible, concrete images for the Church. When Jesus spoke about the Church, he used images such as the light of the world, a flock of sheep led by a shepherd, and a city set on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. Such images show that Jesus intended his Church to be visible and recognizable. His followers are to be united in his truth, reflecting the unity he shares with the Father. (John 17:21) Jesus gave his apostles authority and sent them out to continue his ministry until he returns in glory. (Matt 28:18-20) In the New Testament, the Church can be clearly identified. The Church could be recognized by its teachings, which were the same everywhere. (Eph 4:4-6) It could be recognized by its worship, which centered around the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. (1 Cor 11) The Church could also be identified by its leaders, who taught and led with authority received from Jesus. We see this authoritative leadership throughout the Acts of the Apostles, and especially during the important theological deliberations of Acts 15. The Church is the visible body of Christ. One of Paul’s favorite images for the Church is “the body of Christ.” (1 Cor 12) By its very definition, a body is the physical aspect of us that is visible to others. Our visible bodies manifest our invisible souls. It is only because of your body, for example, that your soul can communicate and act in the world. Christians are indeed united spiritually in the Holy Spirit, but they are also meant to be united in a visible family of faith. In order to faithfully teach as Jesus taught and serve as he served, the Church needs to be visible, just as the Lord’s body was visible to his contemporaries. We should expect the Church to still be recognizable today. It will have grown and developed over the last two thousand years, but the Church would still be recognizable as a visible family of faith, with the same essential elements it had in the time of the apostles. By looking for these essential elements today, one can still seek out the Church begun by Jesus.
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