November 2021 Sun City Sun

Nov. 16, 2021 • SECTION SC Volume 24, I­ ssue 22

Sun City Veterans Day Ceremonies Nov. 11 PHOTO BY KAY/TOM MILLS

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Korean War veterans honored at annual Veterans Day event

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Herb Kling, a veteran of the Korean War, at Sun City’s Veterans Day ceremonies.

Korean War veteran Dick Fordyce with his wife, Renee, at Sun City’s Veterans Day ceremonies.

By Katherine Mace

Rudy Haumann Marching Unit led by Larry Layton, and the Bluffton High JROTC led by Cadet Battalion Commander Kaitlyn Sherman.

The names of each of the SCVA Korean War vets was called. Nancy Laws and the Sun City Singers led the gathering in the “Armed Forces Salute” and the finale, “God Bless America.”

Prior to the ceremony two vets described their own war experiences.

After World War II (WWII) people were weary of war, and when the Korean war first started in 1951, Herb Kling, a SCVA vet said “the occupation forces were not trained as well as they should have been. This was more like World War I than WWII. We fought in bunkers. Our hands were chewed up by barbed wire. We’d often go a week or two without washing.”

Kling described an intense experience: “I was 19 years old when I arrived as a replacement in July 1951.

I was assigned to a machine gun squad. I did not see any combat until

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Tucked between World War II and Vietnam, the Korean conflict was a war that one vet says was “crossedover.” It was not even officially called a “war,” yet according to history. com nearly 40,000 Americans were listed as killed, 8,000 were missing in action, and more than 100,000 wounded.

On Nov. 11, the Sun City Veterans’ Association (SCVA) honored all military veterans, with special Veterans’ Day recognition paid to the 77 SCVA members who are Korean War vets.

The Master of Ceremonies, Carl Trobato, adjutant for SCVA, officiated, with the invocation given by SCVA senior chaplain Larry Della Vecchia. The keynote speech was given by South Carolina Sen. Lewis Vaughn (retired), past National Director of the Korean War Veterans’ Association.

The ceremony included the Presentation of Colors with the Sun City Color Guard, led by Daniel Peters, the

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It’s Time to Take the Next Step

Why are you waiting?

IS IT TIME to make changes, simplify, and enjoy Life?

With houses selling so quickly now is a great time to say goodbye to home maintenance and make the move you’ve been thinking about. Here’s why: “Time is of the essence.”

You’ve probably heard the phrase before. It’s usually in reference to a decision that has a sense of urgency.

Ask yourself, are you being honest with yourself and admitting it’s time to make changes? Instead of focusing on what’s holding you back, let’s explore some important reasons you should be moving forward.

THE SUN CITY REAL ESTATE MARKET is showing no signs of slowing. Inventory is low and houses are selling quickly, often above asking price. The old rule about waiting until spring or summer no longer stands. There are advantages to selling in every season.

With interest rates so low, there are highly motivated buyers all year long.

YOU’RE NEVER ALONE. There’s plenty to keep you engaged and active. You are surrounded by peers and an experienced caring staff that is committed to your well-being. Everything you need is right here and can be delivered to your door. Why remain isolated in your house when you can be part of a vibrant community and live a worry-free life?

THERE’S PLENTY TO LOVE right outside your door! Diverse restaurants, golf, tennis, the beach, not to mention grocery stores, pharmacies and banks all within a one mile radius! On campus, enjoy clubs, exercise classes,

music, film, aquatics, fine dining and more. The key to having a fulfilling senior life is the capability of enjoying each and every day. Having good physical and mental health will allow you to do so.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING. Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC’s) were created to simplify one’s life as one ages. “Continuing Care” means as you age and your needs change, the services necessary to take care of you are available where you live, at any time. The question is, when will that level of care be necessary? Who knows, but it’s available when needed either through our Home Health & Wellness Department or our CMS 5-star rated skilled nursing facility, the Fraser Health Center. Remember, time is of the essence. Why are you waiting?

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VETERANS from page 4SC early September when, as a reinforced company of about 400 soldiers and 2 Sherman tanks, we were sent to a hill that was several miles in front of our main line. Several days later, we were attacked in the night by a Chinese regiment (about 3,000 men.) That was the only night we had pup tents.”

Kling said that he had taken off his boots to sleep. The fighting started at night, and it took him a long time to get his boots back on. “After fighting through the night, we were able to break out the next day by loading our dead and wounded onto the tanks and other vehicles and sending them up the road, and then escaping while the vehicles had the enemy’s attention,” he said. “The unit was given a Presidential Unit Citation, estimating that 1,200 Chinese had been killed.

As a result … I never again slept with my boots off when I was in a combat position.”

The brutality of the war was echoed by fellow veteran Dick Fordyce, who was in Korea for 11 months. “Every

sense you have as a human being is at its height: love, hate, anger, and even our sense of smell was amplified,” he said. “I was so focused on what I was doing that I had no time to be afraid. I just kept going.”

When he was only 18, Fordyce fought in the battle on Triangle Hill, north of the 38th parallel. “My company (1st battalion, 31st. Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division) was decimated there.”

Throughout the night, Fordyce and his fellow soldiers held off the Chinese. They ran out of ammunition, and there was hand-to-hand combat, and then it was quiet. “Looking around I realized there were only four of us left standing,” he said.

Families wondered what happened on Triangle Hill.

Fordyce received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dillion who made their home in Ft. Thomas, Ky. They asked in part, “Our son John was reported Missing in Action since 14 October, 1952 … Will you please write us

telling what you know … what was he doing when it happened … was it instant?”

Fordyce did not answer the letter at first. After the war, he headed to Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky., and was less than two hours away from where the Dillions made their home. He persuaded a buddy to go with him to visit the parents. “I was going to face a mother and father and a 12-year-old boy who thought his brother was the world. My friend was supposed to be my moral support, but he fell apart. Everyone was crying.

That was tough. But I told them he (their son John) went fast.” Fordyce felt that was a kind thing to say.

Herb Kling and Dick Fordyce, like so many vets, had profound and intense war experiences in Korea.

In the end, Fordyce concluded, “It was a great honor to be in the Army.”

Katherine Mace is a writer who lives in Sun City.

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We must promote biodiversity to deal with climate change

By Paula Smith CONTRIBUTOR

“Biodiversity” refers to all the species that share a specific habitat to form an interdependent community. According to the website Beyond Pesticides, biodiversity promotes productivity, stability and resilience.

Therefore, more biodiverse communities are more resistant to environmental disturbances such as fires and droughts, which are becoming more and more common. A recent report released by the Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicates the close tie between biodiversity and climate change, which are often treated as separate problems.

Biodiversity loss results in reduced ability of nature to deal with climate change. On the flip side, the loss reduces the ability of natural systems to regulate greenhouse gases, a relentless cycle that will only get worse. It is becoming evident that these two issues are married and need to be addressed together.

Unfortunately, the loss of biodiversity worldwide is well documented. We are in the midst of what scientists believe could be our sixth major extinction event. Living organisms go extinct all the time. However, the current rate is 1,000 to 10,000 times the normal “background” rate.

The leading driver of this loss is, as you may expect, humans. The combination of habitat loss, changes in temperature and moisture levels because of excessive greenhouse gas emissions, food and lifestyle systems that destroy life, and over exploitation.

Humans rely on healthy ecosystems to have clean water, clean air, food, and shelter.

It is becoming clear that humans also need nature for its intrinsic value of beauty and the impact it has on health and happiness.

As biodiversity decreases, so does our ability to maintain the kind of stable world we need to survive. We are all part of this system. We are not living in a zoo, where humans are on the outside looking at nature behind bars as it deteriorates – we are part of the same zoo. With every loss of a plant, animal, or insect, humans lose another piece of what we need to survive long-term.

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The wildflower meadow at the third hold of Okatie Creek Golf Club.

It comes down to identifying what type of world we want to leave behind. We could be selfish and “spend” everything in the world – cutting down trees, sucking aquifers dry, destroying lands and waters needed for wildlife- leaving nothing for those who follow. Or we could decide to look at what we can do to help make a change and impact the long-term survival of all living organisms on Earth.

What can we as individuals do to have a positive impact on biodiversity? According to the IPBES-IPCC report, “Every local initiative matters, since the benefits of many small, local biodiversity measures accumulate at the global level.” If you have read any of Doug Tallamy’s books – “Bringing Nature Home,” “Nature’s Best Hope” and others – you know that he is a strong proponent of creating biodiversity in our own backyards.

It’s the Hometown National Park concept.

The use of native plants in our yards not only reduces the need for irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide use, it creates a welcoming environment for the birds, insects, and life underground needed to create a balanced, biodiverse world.

We can also reduce the use of pesticides.

Pesticides have a negative impact on pollinators needed to pollinate our food and plant life. Recent studies have shown that many home and garden pesticides kill soil organisms needed to keep soil healthy, as well as wildlife that spends time underground such

as our native bumblebees. Many contain warnings of damage to aquatic life. They are also not good for us or our pets!

We can support legislative measures – local, state, and federal – that promote pro-

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tection of land, water and clean air, pesticide reduction, and prevent damaging industries from destroying our ecosystems. Some of the current legislative measures in South Carolina include a bill submitted by Sen. Tom Davis that would provide for a referendum to increase sales tax to purchase green space (The Green Space Sales Tax bill).

The 30x30 bill, which would have established a goal of protecting 30% of the state by 2030, did not get a hearing this legislative session. We need to let our legislators know we would support this bill being submitted again in the next session.

At the federal level, there are several efforts underway to protect the land and oceans, including a federal 30x30 with a goal of protecting 30% or land and 30% of water by 2030.

We all need to do what we can, no matter how small the effort appears to be, to enhance our environment to support biodiversity.

Paula Smith is a founder of the Environmental Action Group

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Zing in the holidays with a festive musical performance

By Rhonda Harris CONTRIBUTOR

What better way to celebrate the holidays than with the Sun City Chorus and Orchestra’s presentation of “Christmas With A Little Zing!”

Performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 to 11 and at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in Sun City Hilton Head’s newly renovated Magnolia Hall.

The large mixed chorus and full orchestra always delight their audience with a mix of traditional and popular selections that are both meaningful and festive.

Once again, Art Hansen, music director, and Lorraine Hansen, assistant director, have prepared a program that delivers lots of zip, zest and zing.

When the curtain opens, a joyful arrangement of “Ding Dong Merrily on High” sung to a 16th-century French tune sets the mood to celebrate the season. Familiar selections

of “O Little Town,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and the bright spiritual “Behold That Star,” encourage listeners to silently sing along, only to be pleasantly surprised with skillful arrangements that enhance the listening experience.

In addition to these and other traditional selections, the chorus and orchestra entertains with the lively,

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jovial, “We Wish You the Merriest,” the playful “Kay Thompson’s Jingle Bells,” and some well-known Irving Berlin Christmas favorites among other treats.

The orchestra, composed of community and non-residents musicians, gets in on the fun, as well as the reflective moments of the holidays, with instrumental offerings of “Overture

to a Winter Celebration” and “A Most Wonderful Christmas.”

“Christmas isn’t really Christmas without the music we all love so much,” said club president Karen Ball. “This program is full of beloved selections that are energetic and full of promise for a better future.”

Art Hansen always reminds his singers and musicians to “tell the story,” so be prepared to sit back and relax as you follow the star, and embrace the story of this special time of the year.

Tickets are $26 per person or $24 each for subscribers to both holiday 2021 and spring 2022 concerts. They can be purchased at Magnolia Hall box office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 843-941-9729 or email suncitytix@gmail.com.

Rhonda Harris is a member of the Sun City Chorus.

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