Bluffton Sun VOLUME 23, ISSUE 16 – AUGUST 18, 2020

Aug. 18, 2020 • Volume 23, Issue 16 • Complimentary • BlufftonSun.com

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INSIDE • Game changes for some Bluffton golf courses 12A • Rose Hill parents, children hold bake sale for charity 16A • USCB set to open in person and with precautions 20A • Explanation of COVID-19 tests 32A • Breathe, hope, pray, be patient in times of chaos 39A

School challenges continue for students, parents, educators

By Gwyneth J. Saunders CONTRIBUTOR

Beaufort County public schools, originally scheduled to open Aug. 17, will now begin virtual-only classes Sept. 8.

The announcement by District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez in a virtual press conference was heard with dismay by those parents and students who wanted and needed to return to school.

“Resuming face-to-face instruction is our goal,” he said, adding that the district had been planning both options for several months. “We were holding out hope of accommodating our families who wanted an in-school option. But further delaying decisions in the hope that COVID-19 infection rates will suddenly decrease would place our district at a significant disadvantage leading up to the first day of school.

And we must focus on educating our children in the safest and most effective way possible. And right now that means providing a virtual education.”

By mid-August, 17,627 students had registered – most of the county’s estimated 22,000 students. The majority had signed up for the in-school option while the remainder chose virtual learning, 54.8

and 45.2 percent respectively, according to Candace Bruder, the district’s director of communications.

“We do not have a set time frame, but we certainly want to open in a face-toface model as soon as it is safe to do so,” Bruder said.

As the district continues to assess the situation with COVID-19 and monitor metrics from the Department of Health and Environmental Control, Rodriguez is in regular contact with State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman about continuing with virtual learning until the county’s infection numbers decline.

“DHEC designates transmission risks as high in counties where the percent positive rate is 10 percent or higher.

Beaufort County is 20.8 percent, double the number it would take to move from the high category to the medium category,” Rodriguez said.

The latest direction from the South Carolina Department of Education regarding the county’s plans states that “Plan approval is contingent upon the district and SCDE reevaluating the district’s in-person option every two weeks, beginning with

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SUNNY SIDE UP

Getting back into bread making with help from friends

By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR

I’m still not quite sure what I did wrong, but I killed the mother.

One minute she was happy and bubbly in her little glass jar, and just a few hours later she was dead, smelling a bit like alcohol. A layer of brownish, oozy liquid lay atop her lifeless form.

I’m speaking, of course, of a sour dough bread starter someone gave me.

Freelance writer Kate Mace brought a bit of her years-old “mother” to me so I could “feed” her, let her grow and eventually use some of the batter to bake a loaf of sour dough bread. The rest of the batter becomes another starter to be fed, divided and baked.

Kate had written about a number of bread bakers in Sun City, some of whom had taken up the hobby as a result of being homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic. I had written about my

husband’s new interest in baking bread during the same time, so she knew of my intrigue.

I have a history with bread starters – as recently as a couple of months ago when another friend gave me a different kind of yeasty goodness to feed.

That one was Amish Friendship Bread, and it came to me in a gallon-size plastic zipper bag. The instructions were crazy, written out for each of the next 10 days.

Feed it, squish it, let it sit, etc. That starter soon grew and had to be divided into four bags! I was to bake one and give three of them away.

Immediately, I knew why Janice had given me a bag. She had used up all her other friends with previous batches and none of them wanted to be saddled with babysitting this bag of glop for the next 10 days! Oh no!

But I was naive and eager and I said “yes.”

I thought it would be fun. I could

remember baking Friendship Bread with my mom back in the 1970s. Apparently, this starter thing has been around for more than 50 years. Day-old bread ain’t got nothin’ on this baby!

Mom was always doing nice things for other people, and she most liked to feed them. Somebody got sick, she baked a casserole. Somebody had a baby, she whipped up a gelatin mold. Somebody died, she cooked a whole meal. In the ’70s, every meal had to have bread, so she began giving starters to every member of the church.

I managed to bake one loaf of the recent Amish bread and give one of the starter bags away. The remainder went bad and I couldn’t revive it. That was the end of that, I thought.

So, a few weeks ago, when Kate offered me a bit of her starter, I was excited again. This mother has a history, she tells me!

Her two pages of tips and instructions

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included the fact that the starter began in Ann Arbor, Mich., a number of years ago, and “now has a home all over the US, and in fact, elsewhere in the world.”

This mother gets around!

But it didn’t get too far in my house. I was a neglectful caregiver. I totally missed the part in the directions about storing the starter in the fridge after feeding it and letting it rise.

So right there on the dining room table, she died. I tried to revive her with a little snack of equal parts flour and water, and rushed her into the fridge when I realized my mistake, but it was too late.

Kate was understanding and willing to share again, so as I’m writing this on a Friday, I am awaiting her arrival with another mother. I promise this time I will be more attentive, I will feed and nurture her properly, and maybe – just maybe – I’ll have another bit of mother that I can share, now and for years to come.

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EDITORIAL

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CONTRIBUTORS Karen Balerna Abby Bird Jon R. Black Amy Coyne Bredeson Michael Cole Bob Colyer Chip Folkes Jean Harris Laura Kaponer

Edward Poenicke Joy Ross Dean Rowland Gwyneth J. Saunders Larry Stoller Lisa Sulka Carol Weir Mark F. Winn

By Lisa Sulka CONTRIBUTOR

Bluffton, now is the time to focus on your preparations for a hurricane, tropical storm or major weather event. Historically speaking, our region is most vulnerable to hurricane-related storms from August through mid-October. And this past month shows us we need to be aware of every storm.

Lisa Sulka It is predicted this season will be above average in its activity. It has already been an active season, breaking records in terms of the early arrival and frequency of formed hurricanes.

Since Hurricane Matthew in 2016, our region has had storm activity every year.

What is important to remember is we can put a person on the moon; however, we

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ment team is delivering this information to the public electronically, so you can view these presentations at your convenience.

The Emergency Management Team has recorded two classes, one in English and one in Spanish.

Information covered in the video presentations are lessons learned from past storms, evacuation routes, procedures during an evacuation, as well as how to develop a plan for evacuation.

To access the videos, the links are available below, or log onto the Bluffton Police Department’s YouTube page. The presentation in English is available at youtube. com/watch?v=VoAtI4G492A&t=1409s and the presentation in Spanish is at youtube. com/watch?v=WtRNBhwqUwU. For those who have questions after watching the videos, email Sgt. Mike Danyov at mdanyov@townofbluffton.com or Sgt. Bonifacio Perez at bperez@townof bluffton.com.

Lisa Sulka is the mayor of the Town of Bluffton. lsulka@townofbluffton.com

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cannot predict hurricanes with precision.

Each storm is unique with a unique track and variables that influence how that storm impacts people, property and places.

The Town of Bluffton has resources to help you prepare. The Town’s website is your information hub. It has a special hurricane section and I encourage you to peruse this section.

You can find frequently asked-questions (FAQ’s), a list of hurricane-related agencies and organizations, and the South Carolina Hurricane Guide 2020, which is published by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. You can access these resources at townofbluffton.sc.gov/656/ Hurricane-Season-2020.

In previous years, the Town’s Emergency Management Division provided hurricane preparedness presentations to the public at the Bluffton Police Department. However, due to social distancing requirements, in-person presentations are not practical this year.

Instead, the Town’s Emergency Manage-

To the Editor: I never met George Floyd.

What I understand about his life and death is that it was mostly tragic. A national effort came together more to commemorate his unjust death than to celebrate his life and how he lived it.

I did meet Herman Cain.

Not that I knew him, but in meeting him briefly I sensed all of the attributes of his public persona: he was approachable – no, downright friendly – funny, self-deprecating and gracious to all he met. He freely and publicly expressed his love of God, country and his fellow man. Herman Cain lived not a perfect life, but a great life!

Mr. Cain took risks and responsibility for his personal success and he encouraged others to do the same. From humble beginnings to the rarefied air of Fortune 500 membership, Herman Cain wasn’t just an example for his race, sex or religion, but for all people.

His life was proof that in America, the

circumstances of birth do not have to dictate the life we live. If we’re willing to seek opportunities to use our God-given strength and ability for good, as Mr. Cain did, the sky is the limit – literally and figuratively.

In our endeavor to be a fair and just people, Herman Cain should be remembered as a great man!

I’m hoping there will be ceremonies across America to celebrate his well-lived life. I, for one, would travel a great distance to commemorate the life of Herman Cain!

Rhonda Wilson Bluffton To the Editor: First we want to thank God for all the love, people and blessings He sent our way! Despite losing 200 backpacks (stolen from the drop-off) that some of you who gave, we did it again!

The Bluffton Area Community Associa-

tion and the Back To School Fun Day organization would like to send out a heartfelt “Thank You” to the Bluffton Eagles Action Committee for allowing us to use Eagles Field to host our 10th annual Back To School Drive Through.

For the numerous individuals, churches and businesses who supported our efforts despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we provided families with 407 free backpacks, filled with school supplies, on Aug. 1.

Our appreciation and a “Thank You” also goes out to Sgt. Bonifacio Perez from the Bluffton Police Department for his presence in helping with traffic control.

To all the volunteers: You made the difference and we say “Thank You” for your time, talent and the gift of giving you gave on a hot and blistering sunny day.

Together, we helped families during stressful times!

Sharon Brown and Lenora Grayson Bluffton Area Community Association

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SUN ON THE STREET

Cool cats know how to chill as well as any old dog With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just

Natalie Hefter, Bluffton: “Jamalamadingdong lounges on his kitty condo.”

plain fun questions.

Normally, you might find us anywhere around the community with a camera and note pad, asking simple

Barbara Phares, Toms River, N.J.: “Luci lounges on the sofa arm when she gets tired of watching YouTube bird videos.”

questions and looking for thoughtful answers. During this coronavirus pandemic, we are practicing social distancing and turned to social media

Jean White, Nashville, Tenn.: “Chili Nelson is unfazed.”

to ask readers and followers: “Never mind the Dog Days of Summer; as the heat of the season prevails, how are your cool cats chilling out?”

Linda Craig, Gulfport, Fla.: “Velvet enjoys a good jigsaw puzzle, especially if she gets to slide pieces off the table.”

Missy Santorum, Hilton Head Island: “Cloudy, is 17 years old.

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JUSTIN JARRETT

For some families, virtual learning went well in the spring, as with the Jarrett household. Truman, a fourth grader at Pritchardville Elementary, will continue to learn via online classes, as he did in this photo from the spring. His sister, Finley, a second grader, also will continue virtual classes.

the district’s official start date.”

Some families have enrolled in both private and public schools. Holly Bounds-Jackson is sending two of her three school-age daughters to Cross Schools.

“This was always the plan for Penny, 2, and Glory, 4. They’ve attended there before and even throughout the summer when they were open beginning June 1,” she said. “I feel really good about the procedures they have in place. I cannot enter the classroom, I’ve had to wear a mask on property since June, and the children get their temperature taken on arrival,” said Bounds-Jackson. “There are more precautions, too: no sharing of crayons, etc., and I feel comfortable with them there.”

Jackson’s third grader, Sofie Beth, goes to Okatie Elementary School and will be doing virtual learning. The mother of four noted that the decision about sending her children to school was not easy for her and her husband, Brian.

“They love school and especially now.

These kids have been craving interaction. As a mother, it’s difficult deciding how heavily to weigh social and mental well-being in the midst of a pandemic,” she added. “There have been comments

from my kids throughout this time that make it clear it’s all having an impact on them psychologically. I really worry about the long-term effects, and join people everywhere who are hoping and praying this will pass soon.”

As a family, they have also started branching out while staying smart, occasionally dining out and going to the parks in Beaufort.

For other parents, the choice was made early.

Bluffton parent Justin Jarrett said his two children go to Pritchardville Elementary but they had already registered for the virtual platform when the district’s announcement was made.

“Obviously everyone has to make the decision that’s best for their family. We have the ability to do virtual. We have somewhat of a duty to society that if we have that ability to take advantage, that at least there will be one fewer person in the classroom,” Jarrett said. “I work from home already, and my wife is now working from home. We have the support system here. It’s not easy, but it’s manageable and we can do it.”

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SCHOOLS from page 8A Jarrett said that with so many unknowns, it was hard to wrap his head around sending his kids to school right now.

“We’re being cautious. We’re not completely shutting down our lives. I coach baseball and wear a mask, and my daughter goes to gymnastics,” he said. “But we are trying to limit those interactions.

I’m curious about what the school’s virtual learning platform is going to be. I hope it will be more robust than it was in the spring.”

That was one of the points made to parents during the press conference by new district Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief of Schools Duke Bailey III. “You may be worried that the virtual experience that we are planning for this fall will look a lot like it did last spring,” Bailey said. “It will not.”

The county board of education recently approved a one-year use of “K12 Learning Solutions Platform Board” for kindergarten through eighth grade. High school teachers will use the South Carolina Virtual Franchise learning platform, a program that was partially used in the spring and

purchased in its entirety for use this fall.

“Both platforms are considerably more comprehensive than what was implemented last spring, and our implementation of them will be better and more consistent across the schools,” Bailey said.

Because learning will take place online, all K-12 district students are being issued a district device. The type of device varies by grade, but it will be a traditional laptop or iPad. For those families without access to Wi-Fi, they may use school parking lots to download or upload materials and families that qualify financially may receive mobile hotspots distributed by the district.

One of the quandaries about virtual learning is how to teach some of the sciences and career and technical courses when hands-on learning is not an option.

Bruder said theory can be covered in the virtual setting, followed by simulated learning opportunities.

“Teachers are getting very creative with simulations and are employing the use of cameras. Of course, when face-to-face instruction resumes, physical in-person learning opportunities will also resume,”

she said.

One of the methods to help teachers transition from in-person to virtual being made available by SCDE is online training on the state’s standards rubric and virtual teaching strategies. Created by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, the full series of three 90-minute virtual courses covers topics ranging from planning and delivering instruction, to providing an engaging virtual classroom environment.

There are two separate tracks for principals and teachers to receive role-specific guidance, according to the Aug. 11 SCDE press release.

The sessions are optional, and educators can decide when to take each of the three 90-minute sessions based on their schedules, with after-school, evening and weekend opportunities.

Information on the organization’s website, niet.org, notes that the three topics for teachers are: Planning for Virtual, Virtual Instruction, and The Virtual Environment.

Bruder said the district’s principals were sent the information to share with their teachers. Registration throughout the state quickly filled and the next available oppor-

tunities for the live-online courses are in October. The training is being funded by part the SCDE’s federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocation.

Two concerns that evolved out of the spring school shutdown were school meals and students who didn’t make roll call.

Bruder said that the distribution of meals that began with the pandemic shutdown will continue, and as of Aug. 3 the district has distributed 717, 459 meals.

“In terms of what we did regarding missing students, principals made home visits, reached out to neighbors, and coordinated with social workers. There are teams of personnel set up and ready to go to address this early on when we reopen,” she said.

That may be some time coming.

“Before that can happen and happen safely it must be safer than it is today,” said Rodriguez. “Based on data and science, we’ll decide whether to continue virtually or return to face-to-face instruction.”

Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.

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Game is changing for some Bluffton golf courses

By Dean Rowland CONTRIBUTOR

Scratch Golf, owner of the 316-acre Hilton Head National Golf Club designed by Gary Player in greater Bluffton, began construction in late December on an upscale recreational vehicle (RV) park on 97 acres adjacent to the 18-hole course.

Completion of the 300 RV rental sites, community amenities and infrastructure is expected by mid-2021.

“We expect our new RV resort will soon be among the top-rated recreational vehicles parks east of the Mississippi because of its strategic location and wide number of preferred guest amenities,” said Bill Palmer, president of Scratch Golf LLC. Park amenities will include nature trails; an Olympic-sized swimming pool and bath houses; tennis and pickleball courts; golf cart paths that connect to the golf course’s clubhouse; camping facilities; a children’s playground, a fitness facility and green space. All rental sites will feature electricity, cable, Wi-Fi, water and sewer. None of the

sites are for sale.

Because the development is consistent with uses permitted under existing county zoning codes, it did not need legislative action, only approval by the Beaufort County Planning Department.

This project has not been without contention and controversy for at least four years.

The Beaufort County Planning Commission approved zoning changes for a massive development on the golf course property in late 2016, but the county council rejected the proposed project in May 2017.

Palmer said in a press release at that time that “the luxury RV resort will serve as a family friendly destination that will strive to enhance the viability of the Hilton Head National Golf Course as well as nearby retailers and restaurants.” He also said the RV resort would provide additional revenue to the county.

There was significant community backlash regarding density and quality of life issues over Scratch Golf’s plan to redevelop 279 acres for a hotel, apartments, homes and a convention center, among other amenities.

The Bluffton-based owner went back to the drawing board with a revised zoning proposal to develop the RV park and presented it to the Beaufort County Planning Department for review in spring 2018. The county approved the plan in spring 2019.

“It was an important step for getting the luxury RV resort underway,” company spokesman Tom Gardo said at the time.

The course, wedged between U.S. 278 and Bluffton Parkway, opened in 1989.

Smaller luxury RV communities also are planned in Hardeeville and Beaufort.

Meanwhile, residents and a developer have their own storm brewing at the Island West golf course community.

The financially ailing course, designed by pro Fuzzy Zoeller and Clyde Johnston, opened to the public in 1991. The course is currently closed.

Development plans essentially would pave over the golf course and build residential and commercial structures, while retaining green space.

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CONVERSION from page 12A The rezoning process would require approval from the county’s planning commission and county council. Currently the project is in the hands of the county Planning Department but further action is stalled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Official county action requires in-person meetings, which are not scheduled, because county offices have been closed during the pandemic.

Residents in the gated community, who do not own the golf course, and its homeowners’ association are concerned about flooding, the devaluation of their homes and their quality of life if development proceeds. The association has expressed interest in buying the golf course and initiated a vigorous letter-writing campaign to area politicians and county leaders voicing their opposition to the project.

The golf course’s owner has enlisted locally based developer Reed Group to sell the course. It plans to ask the county to rezone 74 acres of the 210-acre property for commercial and residential development and possibly a hotel.

“The homeowners in (Island West) are vehemently against this proposal,” resident

Jessica Bender wrote to this newspaper. “If one privately owned golf course is successfully rezoned, then that opens up every other community in the county to the same type of rezoning threat. A dangerous precedent could be set if this is successful.”

In other golf news, Crescent Pointe and Eagle’s Pointe in Bluffton were sold in November to Hallmark Golf in Houston. The purchase price was not disclosed but the cash transaction included the property and inventory.

“We have no debt on it,” said company president Walter Galdenzi. “We bought everything free and clear so we have no bank financing, so we saved a lot of money … We own it outright.”

Galdenzi and his wife, Susan, who is also his business partner, think the Lowcountry courses are beautiful. “The reason for our success is we take golf very, very personally,” he said.

The couple owns two residences on the island. They also are investing $1 million in renovating the Days Inn at Shelter Cove, which they own.

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Rose Hill parents challenge kids with entrepreneurship, fun

By Amy Coyne Bredeson CONTRIBUTOR

After being stuck at home for several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, three Bluffton moms decided it was time to get the kids out of the house and set some goals for the summer.

Dawn Burke, Elizabeth Jill Jackson and Mary Lange, all of whom live in Rose Hill, began brainstorming a few months ago and came up with some ideas. They agreed that their children needed to get more exercise and be able to socialize at a safe distance. They also wanted to encourage entrepreneurship, family time and community service.

The moms soon started a weekly bicycle club for the kids in the neighborhood, and they also decided to plan a community service event.

After sending out a poll to Rose Hill residents and getting some feedback, they decided that the children would host a bake sale and write letters to nursing home residents.

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On the morning of July 26, at least 15 families gathered in the ballroom of Oak Terrace, part of the new club house at Rose Hill. The children wrote letters, drew pictures and made posters for residents of NHC HealthCare Bluffton and Victorian Senior Care in North Carolina.

That afternoon, they hosted a bake sale at Oak Terrace. The restaurant provided the space for free and donated a gift card to be used as a prize at the event.

The bake sale was a way for the children to make a little money for themselves and donate a portion of their profits to charity. They chose Bluffton Self Help and ended up donating $1,106 to the local nonprofit organization.

“All around, this was a great community effort for a good cause,” Burke said.

“Several people donated money even though they missed the event.

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Gena Spires, a Rose Hill neighbor, donated a huge bag full of cloth masks in case anyone forgot to bring their own.

Some guests wanted to pay for their masks, so they made donations to Bluffton Self Help.

In addition to earning money and helping others, the event gave families a chance to spend quality time working together.

“I liked baking the banana bread with my dad,” said 12-year-old William Zendzian. “I also liked when people bought the banana bread. It made me feel good.”

Burke’s children, 12-year-old Blake and 9-year-old Brooke, made lemonade for the event. The siblings had started their own mobile lemonade service in July, and their mother said this was their first big event.

Blake’s friend Holden Beth said he enjoyed writing to his new pen pal, Mr. Crown. He also liked learning about money and doing something to help others.

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Christoph Hagenauer hasn’t been at the University of South Carolina Beaufort long, but he quickly learned that face coverings are required to enter buildings on campus – just like in his native Austria. The 19-year-old arrived in the United States earlier this month excited to start his freshman year at USCB, where he has a scholarship to study computational science and will play on the golf team.

“I don’t mind wearing a mask if it makes us stay healthy,” he said. “I will do whatever the university says, out of respect.”

The midst of the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t an ideal time to begin college, but Hagenauer and the other 2,000 students who will start classes Aug. 20 join faculty and staff who have spent all summer planning how to keep them healthy.

Everything from student housing and dining to the way classrooms are

set up has changed, so returning students may be in for some surprises.

New protocols emphasize masking, social distancing and enhanced hygiene. A four-level campus alert system will provide an indicator of well-being at the university and in surrounding communities. Students, staff and faculty will receive a kit containing two washable masks, hand sanitizer and a germ key, which is a device that can be used to open doors and push elevator buttons.

Learning will take place in-person, online and in a hybrid model where students attend some class sessions in person and others online. Classrooms have been modified to only about a third of their previous occupancy and seating has been spread out.

“Students will see ‘Sand Shark USCB safe seating’ decals on the chairs where they can sit,” said Dr. Kimberly Dudas, dean of USCB’s School of the Professions and co-director of the uni-

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Noteworthy • A Back to Basix Wellness Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 29 at 104 Buckwalter Parkway, behind One Hot Mama’s adjacent to the Cinemark Movie Theatre.

There is no charge to attend the event, at which the focus will be on creating healthy habits.

Participating businesses include Coastal Carolina CBD & Wellness, Cappys Farm Fresh Foods, Athlete’s Mechanic, Chill Factor (Cryotherapy) and Kristie Lengel Exercise Physiologist.

Refreshments will be available. For information call (843) 757-3339.

• The Coastal Discovery Museum will host its annual Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 14. The event will be held outside at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.

A large crowd is expected, so masks should be worn.

A variety of native plants will be available to cover diverse landscaping needs, from vines to blooming bushes to butterfly-friendly landscaping. Guests can learn from the experts which are the best native plants for a particular landscape.

Native plants have the advantage of being adapted to the local environment and therefore require little or no care at all. Native plants are also used by local

wildlife in a number of ways and are great to attract local pollinators.

Museum volunteers and master gardeners will be on hand to explain the value of the different species available at the sale.

This will be a great opportunity to enhance your garden with plants that require little care and provide great benefits to the environment. At this sale, cashiers will be able to accept only cash or check.

Entry to the grounds is free of charge.

• Maye River Quilters Guild members will meet via ZOOM at 9:30 a.m.

Sept. 12.

Andrea West, certified Quick Curve Ruler instructor, will instruct the making of a quilt using the special rulers after the meeting.

Membership forms are available on the website for those interested in joining.

For meeting dates and times, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com or call 843530-1244.

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Fortunately, USCB’s residence halls are apartment-style with individual bedrooms, no shared hallways and only two students sharing each bathroom.

“We are lucky that our housing style sets up well for social distancing,” said Justin Shelley, interim director of Housing and Judicial Affairs.

New rules limit the number of guests per apartment and require guests to register with the housing office 24 hours in advance. One residence hall has been set aside for isolation and quarantine. A new partnership with Beaufort Memorial Hospital will provide flu vaccines on the Beaufort and Bluffton campuses

in early fall and telehealth services via the BMH Cares app and a kiosk on the Bluffton campus.

There will be no large gatherings this semester, but university officials in charge of student life plan to keep students connected through virtual get-togethers and outdoor activities.

Even with the limitations, students – including Hagenauer – are enthusiastic about the new school year.

“We have kind of the same rules in Austria,” he said. “From what I’ve seen so far, I’m feeling pretty confident.”

Carol Weir is interim senior director of communications at University of South Carolina Beaufort.

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Business Briefs • Collins Group Realty was named one of America’s most productive sales teams as a part of REAL Trends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, a ranking report produced by REAL Trends and Tom Ferry International.

Collins Group Realty is now a member of the “America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” and ranked No. 2 for South Carolina.

REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals ranks more than 14,500 residential real estate professionals solely based on their excellence in real estate sales during calendar year 2019. All production numbers are independently verified by a third party to ensure accuracy and report integrity.

• Charles M. Stone of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation has been promoted to senior project manager.

Following graduation from the University of South Carolina in 2018, Stone joined the BCEDC, working with executive director John A. O’Toole. Stone Charles M. Stone has managed more than 100 prospects and 30 projects.

In the past two years, the BCEDC has seen more than $100 million in projects announced in the county, which will create 546 new jobs at an average annual compensation of $48,000, and helped to maintain 174 existing jobs.

Stone is working on his professional accreditation through the International Economic Development Council.

For more information, visit beaufortscedc.org.

• Brandon Clifford has been hired as the new athletic director and head boys basketball coach of Cross Schools in Bluffton.

Clifford comes to the post from Freedom Christian in Fayetteville, N.C., where he served in the same role. A native of Greensboro, N.C., he is a 2000 graduate of Page High School.

He played basketball at the college level for both UNC-Wilmington and

Bellarmine University.

Clifford graduated from Bellarmine in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received his Master’s Degree in Athletic Administration from Western Kentucky in Brandon Clifford 2014.

Clifford received his first head coaching job at the age of 27, becoming the head boys basketball coach at High Point Christian Academy in North Carolina. His 2015-2016 squad, led by current NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, reached a national ranking of No. 8 in the USA TODAY Top 25 poll.

After the 2016 season, Clifford left to take a position in player development with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks for one season.

He then moved back to high school ranks, becoming the head basketball coach and dean of students at Grace Christian in Knoxville, Tenn., where his team won the 2018 State Championship.

Clifford comes to Cross Schools to take over an athletic program that will expand to the high school level for the first time with the addition of an inaugural freshman class this year.

Clifford will also work in the school’s Physical Education department.

• Spectrum Paint has acquired the assets of The Finishes, 4454 Bluffton Park Crescent. Travis Detter is president of the company.

In the upcoming weeks, Spectrum will be adding their private label professional line, as well as other sundries and specialty items. This will be in addition to the Benjamin Moore and PPG products currently stocked.

Spectrum is the largest independent paint dealer in the nation with now 11 stores in South Carolina and 81 stores in eight states. Detter’s goal is to have two more stores in the area by spring 2021.

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Business Briefs • Jaroslava Epps recently joined Chris Hervochon, CPA, CVA, LLC as a staff accountant, providing outsourced accounting and tax preparation for small businesses and individuals.

Before joining the firm, Epps spent six years in public accounting, concen- Jaroslava Epps trating on helping small businesses to reach their goals.

She understands the many aspects of the business, as she was a small business owner too.

Epps has a degree from the University of South Carolina and an MBA from Georgia Southern University.

Currently, she is working towards obtaining her CPA license and is a certified QuickBooks Online Proadvisor.

Epps is active in the community as a volunteer for local non-profit organizations. She also served as a treasurer for the Old Town Bluffton Merchant Society for several years.

• Purifly Disinfection Services has opened in Bluffton to serve the Lowcountry area. Danielle Lucas is the owner.

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Kushner has served as the interim Adam Kushner general manager and COO since April. He joined Berkeley Hall Club in November 2015 as Director of Golf and has been instrumental in leading the community’s golf relations both on the local and national landscape.

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Advance planning is key to keeping wealth in the family

By Mark F. Winn CONTRIBUTOR

When your child or children inherit from you, will they lose it if or when they get sued, if or when they get divorced?

Will the inheritance you leave to them be taxed in their estate when they pass? Will they squander it? Will the inheritance cause them to lose precious government benefits? Mark F. Winn Let’s assume Jason and Suzie are happily married retirees who moved here from Ohio two years ago. They have two grown children, Jerry and Jill. Jerry is a successful surgeon. He is married to Jane.

They have two children whose names are Emily and Sue. Jill is an elementary school teacher who is married to Zach, a struggling artist. They have one child, Kevin; he is autistic.

Jason and Suzie have a simple will. An Ohio lawyer prepared it for them 20 years ago. It is “simple” because it basically says everything goes free of trust to the surviving spouse upon the death of the other, and of not, it goes to the children free of trust in equal shares. Is this going to be good enough to fully protect them and their family? You decide.

If Jerry and Jill inherit free of trust, then if they get sued or divorced, they can lose their inheritance. Since they will own the inheritance free of trust, there is nothing to protect the inherited funds from loss in a lawsuit, bankruptcy, or divorce.

If Jerry gets sued for medical malpractice, he could lose all his inheritance. If Jerry does not get sued but successfully accumulates wealth, then what he inherits could be exposed to the federal estate tax when he passes.

If Jill passes or predeceases, and her share goes to Kevin, this windfall could jeopardize Kevin’s ability to qualify for government benefits. All of these things can and often do happen to families who fail to act, who fail to plan ahead to neu-

tralize these threats.

If Jerry and Jill each inherit their share pursuant to the terms of a trust for their benefit, then – if the trust is drawn properly – the monies or assets can be available for their use and benefit during their life, but not subject to loss in divorce, not subject to loss in lawsuits, not subject to estate taxes in their estate. (Exceptions: if they owe the IRS money or they owe child support).

Also, Jason and Suzie can ensure that the assets will stay in their family bloodline. Effectively, they can direct that when Jerry and Jill pass, that their share (or what is left of it) goes to their children.

They can provide that if this happens, the share for Kevin will be held in a special needs trust which will preserve Kevin’s ability to qualify for government benefits.

If they think Jill will waste the money by careless spending, they can have Jerry serve as trustee, alone or with another, to administer the monies for the benefit of Jill.

When planning your estate, all of these matters require attention. Professional guidance and counsel is imperative to success in this arena. The moral of the story is that a little bit of planning can do wonders to keep your assets in your family.

Mark F. Winn, J.D., Master of Laws (LL.M.) in estate planning, is a local asset protection, estate and elder law planning attorney. mwinnesq.com

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Health Care Heroes

The Elder Law & Estate Planning Center in Bluffton recognized the tireless efforts of some of local health care workers by providing free lunches to the employees and administrative staff at NHC Healthcare in Bluffton July 27. Showing their support from the firm are, from left, Kelly Todd, Sandy Kraynik, Beth Barker, Rebekah Freeman and Brian Treacy, owner, of Elder Law Estate Planning Center. The firm hired the Time to Eat food truck to provide the lunches. Treacy said his team felt it was a nice gesture to give back and “pay it forward� to our community serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle.

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HEALTH

COVID is real; it can be painful, lingering and traumatic

By Laura Kaponer CONTRIBUTOR

I have COVID-19.

I’m sharing my story in the hopes that those within my community will take pause and think about the choices they are making.

If I’m being completely honest, I thought it wouldn’t happen to me. I barely leave my home. I interact with very few people. When I’m in public, I always wear my mask and maintain social distancing.

Unfortunately, I live in a community where, up until recently, precautions weren’t being enforced and many people were taking advantage of the lax atmosphere.

One day I felt perfectly fine and the next day I didn’t. I experienced feeling feverish without an actual fever, painful body aches, fatigue, and trouble breathing. At first, I brushed it off as another one of my sinus infections. Two emergency room visits later I was diagnosed with COVID. People keep asking me if I know how I got COVID. I don’t. To me, at this point it doesn’t really matter.

My symptoms progressed. In addition to what I was already struggling with, I began to have trouble eating and drinking without nausea. Ironically my medications required me to eat and drink. What I could eat was extremely limited.

Living on my own meant I was the only one to get things done around my home.

Even the most menial tasks required what

seemed like an insurmountable effort. The benefit of living on my own was my minimal exposure to others. The downside was the depth of loneliness I felt most of the time.

COVID does something to you mentally I can’t quite explain.

I was thrilled when my quarantine period was officially over. Then I wasn’t. Being in public filled me with a paralyzing fear and anxiety.

At this time, I don’t feel safe outside of my home. There’s still so much about COVID we don’t know: the long term effects, how long symptoms last, and reinfection possibilities.

Another question people keep asking me is if I’m “healed” or “better.” The simple answer is “no.”

My recovery has progressed. I’d like to believe the worst is behind me, but I just don’t know. I’m still struggling with certain symptoms. I have good days, bad days, and mixed days. I never know what to expect.

Mentally, I might never be the person I was before I got COVID. What I can tell you is this virus is very real, painful and traumatic. Just one person making unsafe choices can create a detrimental impact on so many.

I’m taking my recovery one day at a time the best that I can.

Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and social media blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. #LauraKaponeris1in5 (as 1 in 5 Americans have a mental illness).

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Conroy Center hosts writer conference with Morris Center The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a one-day writers conference Aug. 29, accessible online via Zoom and in person at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in Ridgeland.

Led by several contributors to the anthology “Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy,” this is the fourth writers conference by the nonprofit center.

Featured contributing writers are Stephanie Austin Edwards (novelist, writing teacher, and high school classmate of Conroy’s), Jonathan Haupt (editor, book reviewer, and former publisher), Ellen Malphrus (USCB writer in residence and professor of English), and Sean A. Scapellato (novelist and writing teacher).

Special guests are Brooke McKinney (poet,

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The event will include a lively series of four writing workshops and a closing panel discussion.

Socially distanced in-person seating at the Morris Center (10782 Jacob Smart Blvd. S., Ridgeland) is limited to 20 participants. Online participation through Zoom is available for 12 additional participants. Allday registration includes all four workshops and the closing panel discussion (with lunch on your own): $85 for S.C. Writers Association members, $100 for non-members.

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HEALTH

COVID-19 testing: What does it all mean?

By Karen Balerna CONTRIBUTOR

There has been a lot of confusion about the various types of testing currently available for COVID-19.

There are two types of COVID-19 tests: the diagnostic test, which tests for a current infection, and the antibody test, which tests for a previous infection from which you have recovered.

There are two types of diagnostic test. A molecular test, sometimes called a PCR test, looks for genetic material of the virus in a sample taken from your nose, throat or saliva.

These tests are very accurate, as long as the timing of the test and the technique in collecting the sample are done correctly. A swab of your nose will provide the most accurate sample.

Results can take a few minutes to several days, depending on the testing site, although a rapid test is slightly

less accurate and can produce a false negative result.

The other type of diagnostic test is an antigen test. This looks for viral proteins from a sample. This test is less accurate than the molecular test with an increase chance of a false negative.

If you have enough symptoms of COVID-19 and had a negative antigen test, your doctor might test you again using a molecular test or consider you a presumed positive case.

If you receive a positive test on either the molecular or the antigen test, then you have an active COVID-19 infection and should quarantine yourself, monitor your symptoms, and follow the instructions of your doctor or health department.

If you receive a negative test, it could mean several things. It could mean that you are early in your infection so there wasn’t enough of a viral load for the test to pick up the virus, or the speci-

men collection method didn’t obtain a quality specimen. So, if you are having COVID symptoms and test negative, you should talk to your doctor about having a repeat test or possibly quarantining as a presumed positive case.

A negative test could also mean that you did not have an active COVID infection at the time the test was taken.

An antibody test is a different type of test, in that it looks for a previous exposure to COVID through a blood test. Antibody testing is not used for diagnostic purposes, as it takes your body one to three weeks to develop antibodies to the virus, and the antibody testing is not very specific.

If you test negative for antibodies, it could mean that your body hasn’t had time to make a sufficient amount of antibodies to produce a positive test, or it could mean that you have antibodies but the test didn’t pick up them up.

If you test positive for antibodies,

it is not yet known whether that will protect you from re-infection or how long that protection will last.

Your body also might have developed antibodies to a different type of coronovirus, such as the common cold, which could produce a positive antibody test.

Therefore, even if you have a positive test for antibodies, you still need to follow the same precautions because there is still so much unknown.

Since this is a new virus, information and recommendations are frequently changing. For the latest and most accurate information visit CDC.gov or SCDHEC.gov.

Karen Balerna, RN BSN BCPA is a board-certified patient advocate and owner of Nurse Advocate Partners, serving Beaufort County. KBalerna@NurseAdvocatePartners.com or NurseAdvocatePartners.com

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HEALTH

Heat is on; use precautions to stay safe, healthy

By Chip Fowlkes CONTRIBUTOR

Spending time outdoors is a healthy way to social distance during the coronavirus pandemic.

But as temperatures inch higher, popular summer pastimes can be dangerous if certain precautions are not taken.

During hot weather, two things block the human’s ability Chip Fowlkes to tolerate heat: temperatures greater than 90 degrees and humidity greater than 35% – both of which occur in the Lowcountry.

So every day before you go outside, make it a habit to look up the heat index on your computer or phone. It will remind you not to leave without sunglasses and sunscreen.

If you’re outdoors during the hottest times of the day, typically 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you might want to reduce physical exertion and take frequent breaks in the shade. It also helps to wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and a hat to cover your face.

There are two major concerns for heat-related illness: 1. immediate (such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke), and 2. delayed (skin cancer, cataracts).

Dehydration symptoms include dry mouth, headache, dizziness and dark-colored urine and-or a decreased output of urine. Children younger than 2 and adults older than 60 are especially susceptible to dehydration.

Start by drinking one quart of water in the morning, at each meal and throughout your day. It is better to drink small amounts of water often than large amounts all at once. Alcohol is not a substitute for water.

Signs of heat exhaustion include

muscle cramps in the abdomen, legs or arms, weakness, loss of appetite, dizziness, excessive sweating, skin that is moist, cool and pale, nausea, the urge to defecate, chills, rapid breathing, confusion, and tingling of the hands or feet.

If you start feeling these symptoms do the following: Stop physical activity, move to a cooler, shaded area, drink water and place a wet, cool cloth around your neck. If symptoms don’t improve, seek medical attention at an emergency room.

Heat stroke can cause headache, dizziness, stomach pains, confusion, weakness, sudden loss of consciousness, seizures, hot and dry skin, and a weak or rapid pulse. This is a medical emergency. Do not drive. Immediately call 911.

Sun exposure can damage your skin in as few as 15 minutes. While sunburns can be painful, more than one sunburn can lead to skin cancer.

Whether you are in the shade or it’s a cloudy or cool day, you should still apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to exposed skin before you go outside. Reapply it every two hours and after swimming or sweating. (Be sure to check your sunscreen’s expiration date. Sunscreen has a shelf life of no more than three years, and less if exposed to high temperatures.)

Protect your eyes by choosing sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.

Finally, remember that medicines can alter the heat removal mechanism – especially diuretics, phenothiazine, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, alcohol consumption, and amphetamines.

Dr. Chip Fowlkes is a board-certified emergency medicine specialist at Beaufort Memorial Express Care & Occupational Medicine in Bluffton.

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TECHNOLOGY

Getting back to school and learning during pandemic

By Michael Cole CONTRIBUTOR

After a spring semester of remote learning due to COVID-19, schools are now facing the challenge of planning their fall semester. Teachers and students face many uncertainties, but as plans solidify, preparation can help ease the challenges that are likely to arise.

Your child’s school might be planning on some degree of distance learning.

Whether it’s 100% online classes, or an alternative schedule, remote learning creates a high demand for technology.

Prep your child with the tools necessary to operate on a technology-dependent learning environment. Headphones are a must, so your child can focus, and you can go about your day.

If you are working from home, you might have learned how chaotic it can get when you both are online at

the same time. Make sure everyone at home has a good pair of headphones with a proper microphone built.

Most elementary and middle schools provide tablets or computers for students to use, but if not, investigate a user-friendly tablet for your student.

College students learning from home will require a proper device that supports all the programs necessary. Many schools are doing away with communal school supplies and are asking their students to supply their own either for home or for personal use in the classroom.

Depending on the age of your student and their school’s plan, their needs will vary; however, all students will need a fast and strong internet connection to complete online learning and homework assignments.

Research the fastest internet in your area and have a conversation about the speed you are currently getting ver-

sus what speed your household’s new activities require. If your home is 1,200 square feet or more, or has more than one story, ask your internet provider about wall to wall Wi-Fi, a solution that gives you seamless coverage throughout your home.

If your children are returning to school, there are ways to help protect them, their classmates, and teacher from illness. It is essential to get into a routine of checking your child’s health each day before sending them to school.

Perform a quick temperature check with an infrared thermometer. These are accurate, easy to use, and can read both the forehead and ear. Some infrared thermometers feature three intelligent fever indicator lights that easily inform you if the temperature is normal or not.

Also, form a daily routine for your students’ return home from school. Im-

mediately have your children remove their shoes and wash their hands upon entering the house. If they forget to take off their shoes, which is likely to happen occasionally, consider a steam mop that kills bacteria on the floor.

Next, clean their frequently used items and devices. Some people find comfort in using a UV sanitizing product to clean mobile phones. You might also carefully sanitize your devices with a cloth and cleaning solution. Make sure to follow your device’s manual for safe cleaning directions and avoid water damage.

While this is an unprecedented time and there is no universal plan for returning to school, being prepared and having the proper infrastructure for online learning can help you and your student alleviate stress.

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Do not try this at home; DIY color does more harm than good

By Joy Ross CONTRIBUTOR

I’ve seen more people recently who have attempted to color and-or highlight their own hair. Needless to say, the results were disastrous.

Even the “mail order” color that promises it will match your desired color and leave your hair healthy and shiny leaves so much to be desired.

It infuriates me when people say they’re going to “slap on” some color. I’m sorry, but slapping on random boxed color will eventually slap them in the head. Literally.

Chemicals are not to be just slapped on.

Yes, sometimes it might work. I know the companies would not still be around if it was horrible every time, however these are chemicals.

A few facts might clarify things and help you to understand a bit why this is not always easy.

Fact No. 1: The major pigment in all hair darker than blonde is orange. Any time you “slap” hair color or bleach on your hair, both are actually lifting the natural pigments out of your hair. When attempting to self-highlight or balayage, the results will more than likely be that orange color, or brassy.

The products sold over the counter are usually not strong enough to lift past the orange without lots of damage.

Fact No. 2: This process of lifting also occurs when coloring your hair. The difference

is that the color that was in the box or tube will be deposited over the lifted hair, giving the effect of all one color – and maybe not the desired color. It is usually literally a flat, one-dimensional color.

The problem begins when the artificial color begins to fade. Now you have new growth. Sometimes gray hair is a good majority of the new growth.

This, combined with the previously colored, faded hair, is now what needs to be colored. This is where the spiral to hair color hell begins. You slap the color on (hopefully) all of the new growth only. This is difficult to do evenly by yourself.

If any new color gets on the previously colored hair, it will lift some more before being covered again with flat color from the box. Different bands of orange begin to show as the color fades once again. This results in not-so-pretty hair and a visit to a knowledgeable stylist that can correct it.

It might look easy; however, it is not.

It’s fine to touch up your roots between salon appointments with one of the many touch up powders or sprays that camouflage the new growth if you don’t want to come to the salon as often. We can also just do your hairline between full color appointments to afford you more time. Color can be painted into the top to camouflage the new growth.

There are many other options that will keep the integrity of your hair – without orange and damaged hair. Just call a pro.

Joy Ross is owner of Style It Salon in Old Town Bluffton. styleitsalon.com

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Registration now open for vendors in fall artisan market The Bluffton Artisan Market, an open-air shopping event that features local makers, will be held again in the fall, from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays in the Southern Barrel parking lot in Buckwalter Plaza in Bluffton.

Dates are Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17 and Nov. 14. In addition, a two-day Christmas market will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28.

The events are open to the public and

include live music.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to support local makers and engage with the creative community,” said Katie Silva, founder of Lowcountry Made, the organization sponsoring the events. “We insist that everyone – vendors and attendees – wear masks and practice other social distancing best practices.”

Registration is underway for vendors to

book their booths for the events. A discounted fee will be given before Aug. 31.

To register, visit lcmade.com.

Lowcountry Made is a promotional organization that represents a collective of Lowcountry artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs creating in the Lowcountry. They promote their “shop small” agenda with an online directory, maker to shopper newsletter, special events, and wholesaling

representation. The organization’s goal is to provide opportunities for local makers to help their brands succeed whatever each maker’s goals may be.

“The open air markets provide an opportunity for families to get out of the house and feel a part of their community again in a safe way,” Silva said.

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PETS

Even in these uncertain times, eventually school will begin

By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR

Even though school openings might be delayed, it does look like it will eventually happen. Back to school is an eventful time for a family, with excitement, shopping, changes in schedule, and possibly even trips if a teen is now college bound.

With everything going on, the family dog is often overlooked. Just when your dog was enjoying having the family all home during the pandemic, the daily routine now gets changed again. Since dogs are creatures of habit and routine, this can be upsetting.

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“My dog ate my homework” could be an actual occurrence. Paper, pillows, shoes, children’s toys and more might get chewed up or disappear.

There might also be a big change in potty habits. It is a dog’s way of showing you they are stressed with the changes.

Get the dog ready for these changes.

Leave the house more often on a regular basis. Tire them out before you leave for the day. Have a specific routine for when the kids come home from school each day.

Get up even earlier and take your dogs for a long walk, then play with them before you leave. At least they will be tired when you leave and then be less destructive.

If your dog is destructive, then crate or baby gate them in a small room when you leave. With both puppies and adult dogs,

make sure to leave something engaging to chew on so they don’t think about the family being gone.

When family gets home from the day ask them to be low-key around the dogs.

Too much excitement increases their feelings of loss when you are gone.

Put your stuff down before you say hello to your dogs, and when you greet

them, do it calmly outside so there is no excitement inside. Take them out or on a walk, then play with them to release some pent-up energy.

If necessary, go back to your daily training routine with them. That gives them one-on-one attention and reinforces your role. Try to resume the same evening routine you would have at any other time.

If you have family sports or other events in the evening, find out if your well-behaved dog can attend with you.

Trying to be inclusive when the new school year begins can really help.

Just remember not to exclude your dogs from your busy lives, but find ways to include them in family activities.

Walks, ball games, beach, yard play and more will make them feel the loss of time away from you less deeply.

Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@ gmail.com

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FAITH

Breathe, hope, pray and be patient in times of chaos

By Jon R. Black CONTRIBUTOR

A wonderful pastor in Alexandria, Va., preached a sermon series entitled, “Stories God Should Have Left Out of the Bible.” I am really resonating with that pastor.

However, I do not want to omit entire stories from the Bible.

I could settle with just a few words being redacted. Perhaps only Jon R. Black one: “patience.”

According to a Google search, “patience” is defined as “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.” Whoever wrote that definition never experienced sheltering in place through a pandemic.

From my perspective, just surviving our current situation is a win.

The Bible frequently connects the word “patience” to suffering and affliction. If it does not show up there, “patience” seems to attach itself to the notion of spiritual growth and maturity.

It is usually a form of instruction or direction. The Bible tells us to show patience in the face of adversity or to allow patience to complete its work on our souls.

If I am very honest with myself, I do not want to demonstrate patience. There is a real part of me that just wants this pandemic to be over. I want to be able to go to the movies or restaurant without a care in the world. I want the children to be able to return safely to school. I want to attend worship and hug and kiss all of the members.

Perhaps, that is why the word “patience” appears more than 30 times in the Bible. We need something on the inside of us to counterbalance the chaos we are experiencing on the outside.

The notion of patience finds its home in hope. Hope provides us with a long view of our current circumstances. Hope gives us a reason to demonstrate patience.

Perhaps life will not meet my timetable, but hope refocuses me to the fact that one day, this pandemic will be over.

Here’s a new definition of patience: Patience is the process of finding hope when facing difficult times. It is the ability to take a breath, or simply to exhale.

For me, patience is like an intentional deep spiritual breath. Every day I breathe in and out roughly 20,000 times. However, a few of those breaths are on purpose.

I breathe in deeply and feel the air fill my lungs. My focus shifts from the things that are happening outside of me to my inner life. My heart rate slows and I become very mindful.

When I exhale, the stress seems to flow out with the air that is leaving my body.

I feel a cleansing as the carbon dioxide is replaced with oxygen.

Maybe I can live with a Bible that reminds me to practice patience. I need to be reminded to pray and breathe.

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GARDEN

It might be hot out there, but yard chores still must be done

By Edward Poenicke CONTRIBUTOR

When the dog days of summer roll around, we might be tempted to avoid our yard and garden chores. The key is to pick a cooler time of day to get them done.

Next time you have a nice day, consider mowing the lawn. Keep the blade at the proper height.

At the same time, remove any weeds from flower and shrub beds – but put away your pruning tools. If you start pruning at this time, the new growth might not have a chance to harden off before the cooler months set in.

Our lawns can have a few problems that might appear at this time, with one of them being brown patch. This disease starts out in a circular pattern the size of a dinner plate and spreads outward.

You can control this problem with a fungicide spray, but spray only if you

see the problem. If you do a preventive spray, the disease can build up resistance to the fungicides ingredient and then you will have to use stronger and different

chemicals.

The other problem we can see is St. Augustine grass turning yellow in areas and spreading outward in no set pattern.

This problem is caused by chinch bugs that are sucking the life out of the plant.

If not controlled quickly, you can lose a reasonable amount of lawn.

Other lawn problems that can occur at this time are sod web worms that eat the blades of grass off in a circular pattern, while army worms will just chew on the blades of grass and mow quickly through the lawn, giving the grass blades have a chewed appearance.

All these insect problems can be controlled with an insecticide.

One other insect you should not forget about is the mole cricket. These insects eat the fine roots of your grass, making the grass unable to absorb water or nutrients. Once the grass is weakened, brown patch can also develop in the affected areas.

Edward Poenicke is a retired Chatham County extension agent. This article is provided in collaboration with Lawn Doctor of Beaufort County.

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SPORTS

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade – even in the pool

By Bob Colyer CONTRIBUTOR

Life certainly has given us lemons lately with the COVID-19 coronavirus. As a result, Beaufort County shut down all its facilities, first in March, after the pandemic had hit the U.S. and we finally sought to stop its spread.

One consequence was the closure of the Bluffton Pool. Those of us who regularly swim there were without the pool for more than two months until it re-opened safely, according to guidelines, on June 1.

Unfortunately, that lasted only for a month and a half before the county again closed its facilities on July 15 in reaction to the spike in COVID cases, again leaving us pool-less. We (and the county) have no idea how long it will be until the next re-opening.

So what does a swimmer do without a regulation pool? After the first closing, I went through a daily routine suggested by

my physical therapist, augmented by suggestions from fellow older swimmers from around the country. Believe me, coronavirus responses and pool rules vary greatly from state to state.

With better weather than in March, I have been fortunate this time to have the 50-foot

pool at my apartment complex available. So I have made lemonade by working on my strokes. As my book advocates, strokes don’t get better swimming laps. One- or two-cycle efforts are the best limit to change habits and not revert to less efficient ones, and I hope I have accomplished that.

Not just working on strokes, but on drills, old and especially new, can be done without the need of a competitive length pool. The shorter and irregular pool shape requires more repetitions, which is exactly what is necessary to change habits.

Another “lemonade” adjustment to losing the longer pool has been to switch from swimming three days each week, with a recovery day between, to swimming every morning for a shorter time. It helps focus on a single stroke or a single aspect of all strokes.

The point is that interruptions to one’s normal pattern of life do not have to cause total upheaval of one’s long-term intentions.

With a change of focus and a little creativity, it is possible to enjoy variety and still keep working toward the same long-term goals.

Dr. Bob Colyer of Bluffton is an actively retired college professor, coach and author of “Swim Better: A Guide to Greater Efficiency for Swimmers & Instructors,” directed primarily to non-competitors. bobcolyer@yahoo.com

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Conservation projects on exhibit Student-created projects from “Conservation in the Classroom,” an environmental education experience, are on exhibit through Aug. 28 at the Coastal Discovery Museum in the temporary gallery.

The program was designed to inspire and challenge students to take action and to share information with others about conservation. It launched during the 2019-20 school year.

Curriculum included four themes for teachers to choose from (shorebirds, sea turtles, dolphins, or horseshoe crabs).

Each theme included an introduction activity by the teacher in the classroom, an education program presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum at the school, and a hands-on classroom project for students.

These projects helped students work together to spread the word about conservation.

This spring, the museum also opened offered the program to students learning remotely from their homes. Families

learned together – helping spread the conservation message even more.

It is hoped that viewing the students’ projects will inspire others to take action, help protect the environment, and continue to spread the word.

Coastal Discovery Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. For more information, visit coastal discovery.org or call 843-689-6767.

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Drill: Place a doorstop on the outside of the back foot. Shift your weight to the inside of the back leg, keeping your back foot on the doorstop. The door stop will help you feel if you are swaying.

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Next, pull the arms down to the back hip and let the hands bring the shaft. The last thing to come into the hitting area is the clubhead.

Drill: Baseball swings. Start with feet together and swing the club to the top of the backswing. To initiate the forward swing, you will step toward the target, similar to a baseball swing, and then bring the arms and clubhead.

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REAL ESTATE

There’s a lot to consider about buying a residential lot

By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR

That famous American cowboy, humorist, columnist, commentator, performer and philosopher Will Rogers once said, “Buy land. They ain’t making any more of the stuff.”

If you are thinking about buying a parcel of land to build your dream home, here are some important things to consider: • Decide on the community. Think about the kind of community where you want to live. What it looks like now what it might look like in the future, its features, its amenities, its location to schools, shopping or your nearest neighbor.

• Check the lot from satellite view.

With technology from Google Street View you can see what’s next door or a couple of miles away. That great looking

lot might be too close to the storage facility or a power grid a few streets down the road.

• Determine property conditions.

Do three site visits – on a dry, sunny day; when it’s raining; and right after a heavy rain – and walk the property.

Make sure there’s good run off and no standing water. Also check for no grass or dead areas, which might mean environmental problems.

• Confirm land infrastructure and utilities. Check if there is city water and sewer, or if you need a septic system, and compare all fees and costs. If television and internet are important, review the available cable or dish options for that property.

• Review community and site restrictions. Check property use restrictions and environmental factors to make sure that you can build the kind of home you want. Check the Property

Owners Association (POA) covenants, rules and regulations relating to construction guidelines.

• Rely on professionals. Ensure that you work with a real estate agent or broker who has local knowledge and experience in representing potential home site buyers. Speak to your architect andor local home builder and let them walk the lot before you buy it.

• Get a builder involved. Interview a few local potential builders to learn about the kind of homes that would be perfect for that lot. Are you looking for an stock house plan with limited options or a fully customized home? There are some home builders who specialize and have particular expertise in certain developments.

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