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Do Lowcountry grocery stores have a supply chain problem? Bathroom tissue, bleach, Tylenol and rice among items consistently out at area stores
Several of the area’s grocery stores have been consistently out of toilet paper as well as other items such as bleach and rice. Shown here — an empty shelf that would normally be stocked with bathroom tissue. Photo by Mindy Lucas.
By Mindy Lucas Who’s got toilet paper? While it may seem like a trivial question given the current public health crisis, it continues to be a burning question among shoppers as they venture out to refurbish pan-
tries with not only bathroom tissue but other items that have become scarce as well. It’s been nearly a month since the first wave of shelf shortages occurred, and hoard-
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-19 novel With all the bars and restaurants closed because of the encroachment of the COVID Some local night. at coronavirus, Bay Street remains void of most vehicular and pedestrian traffic Photo by Bob Sofaly. restaurants are staying afloat by employing curbside pick-up for call ahead orders.
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ut of work for the foreseeable future thanks to the coronavirus shutdown of Beaufort’s restaurants and bars, self-employed DJ Cathryn Miller, nonetheless, has found herself with more to do than she ever imagined. Miller, owner of Lowcountry Event Services, woke up Friday to 200 Facebook notifications and 67 Facebook messages. While it’s fair to say Miller is popular, this was about something else entirely. A little more than two weeks ago, when the state’s
restaurants and bars were shut down and prohibited from offering sit-down service as one of the steps taken to slow the spread of he COVID-19 novel coronavirus, Miller brainstormed about a way to help the food and beverage industry emCathryn ployees who Miller were suddenly without paychecks or any imminent promise of relief. What she came up with was “LOWCOUNTRY AUCTIONS for Bar, Restaurant and entertainment staff out of work.” It’s a public Facebook page, run solely by Miller, where people donate items to be auctioned. The proceeds from each individual auction are ear-
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Cathryn Miller keeps track of the current auctions with a chart on her wall. Photo by Cathryn Miller. marked to a specific food and beverage or entertainment worker. “I have been in the hos-
The Island News is tracking and compiling data collected on item shortages at various stores. In addition, we’d like to hear from you on how many trips you make to find supplies or how often you’ve had to venture out for certain items. To let us know what you are seeing, message us on Facebook or email mindy@yourislandnews.com.
Beaufort’s city leaders call for shelter in place
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Facebook page auctions give lift to out-ofwork food-andbeverage workers
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By Mindy Lucas Beaufort’s city leaders want you to stay home as much as possible. So much so, that on Monday, April 6, city council members passed an emergency ordinance directing residents to shelter in place despite having no authority to make residents stay at home. While council members acknowledged they could not make people stay at home, members hoped to put into official language the critical nature of Beaufort’s situation. “We are concerned because we are seeing a rapid growth in our county,” said Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop. While Beaufort County is fourth in the state with the number of positive cases, it is No. 2 in terms of the number of cases per percentage of population, Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said. At its March 31 city council meeting, Prokop said while many residents were staying at home and observing social distancing, there were many more who were not. “We still have those who have not taken this virus as a serious medical issue and continue to ignore our requests to follow the guidelines,” he said. Prokop said there were children playing in groups of 10 to 15 on playgrounds in city parks, as well as older siblings watching younger children as young as 5. “They really don’t know what social distancing is. We, the city, cannot be babysitters,” he said. Following S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster’s executive order on Tuesday, March 31, which closed all non-essential businesses, entertainment venues and recreational and fitness facilities, the city closed its playgrounds at city parks on Wednesday, April 1. The governor has since issued a “stay at home” order that says if residents are not
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Community supports local health care workers with supply donations.
High school seniors are in danger of having their high school athletics careers cut short due to the pandemic.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE The Numbers The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) on Tuesday announced 187 new cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, including three additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 2,417, and those who have died to 51. Six new cases in Beaufort County brought the total to 169. There have been four deaths in Beaufort County. Tightening Our Belts Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order Monday directing all South Carolina residents to “remain at home or work unless visiting family, exercising or obtaining essential goods or services.” The “Home or Work” mandate took effect at 5 p.m., Tuesday and will stay in effect until the governor’s State of Emergency order is lifted. The order requires residents to limit social interaction, practice social distancing in accordance with CDC guidelines, and stay at home unless commuting for work; caring for or visiting a family member; obtaining necessary supplies and services, such as food for household consumption or medical supplies; seeking medical, behavioral health or emergency care; caring for pets; exercising outdoors or taking part in other recreational activities that adhere to social distancing guidelines; attending religious services in houses of worship; or traveling as required by law, including custody agreements. Monday’s executive order also limits the number of customers who can be inside a retail business. The governor ordered that no more than five customers per 1,000 square feet — or 20 percent of a store’s posted capacity, whichever is less — be allowed in the store at one time.
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Chamber hires Scott as new President, CEO From staff reports The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of Ian Scott as its new President and CEO. In this role, Scott will work with the Board of Directors to execute the organization’s strategic priorities, help members strengthen their business, and enhance the economic vibrancy of the Beaufort region. "We are thrilled to welcome Ian as the new leader of our Chamber team. His strategic vision will be
an invaluable asset to our organization and our community," Chamber Chairman of the Board Evan Wheeler said in a release. “His prior Ian experience and comScott mitment to community engagement will ensure that we continue to advance our region and serve our members." Ian currently serves as Senior Vice President of Government Re-
lations at the Charleston Metro Chamber, where he leads a four-person team focused on regional, state, and federal advocacy and military retention. Prior to his role in Charleston, he led communications for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, a national professional association based in Alexandria, Va. He began his career at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, China. “Beaufort is an incredible community with a rich history and vi-
brant businesses,” Scott said. “I am honored by the opportunity to serve employers and help the region emerge even stronger from this period of national uncertainty.” Ian grew up in North Carolina and earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his wife Rebecca, an interior designer also from North Carolina, are excited about moving to Beaufort. He begins his role April 15.
Burton Fire District responds to brush fires From staff reports The Burton Fire District responded to two brush fires and an illegal yard debris fire on Tuesday, March 31. Two of the fires were endangering homes and one threatened a boat. At 2:35 p.m., Burton firefighters responded to a reported brush fire on Falling Leaf Lane that was endangering a home. Firefighters arrived and extinguished a small brush fire that was within feet of a residence. The resident said he had been cleaning his yard and was burning leaves, and said “It just got away from me.” Firefighters extinguished the fire without injury or damages. At 2:36 p.m., Burton firefighters responded to a reported brush fire on Pine Grove Road. Firefighters arrived on scene to a small brush
fire that had been endangering a boat. Firefighters extinguished the fire without injury or damages. While returning from the brush
fire on Falling Leaf Lane, fire crews came across a resident on Murray Drive, who was burning yard debris in violation of Beaufort Coun-
ty Ordinance, and was burning the debris in-between two homes. Firefighters had the resident extinguish the fire. In just more than two weeks since Governor Henry McMaster announced the first round of closures due to COVID-19 on March 15, the Burton Fire District has responded to more than 11 brush/trash fires, and 11 fires burning yard debris. Burton fire officials state that while brush fires normally increase this time of year with the seasonal change of weather, they fear with more people staying home due to COVID-19, that these numbers will continue to rise. “We are glad our citizens are staying close home due to COVID-19, and are staying active by cleaning their yards,” Burton Fire Captain Bobby Davidson said, “we just want them to do it safely.”
Man wounded in shooting at St. Helena gas station From staff reports A wounded man remains hospitalized, as of press time, and the Beaufort County Sheriff Office (BCSO) is seeking an unidentified African-American man believed responsible following a shooting Friday, April 3 outside of the Tiger Express on Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island.
At approximately 4:05 p.m., Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of an adult male gunshot victim. The wounded man was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by emergency medical services for treatment, and later transported to the Medical University of South Carolina for more intensive treatment.
According to the BCSO, deputies at the scene learned that, after the shooting, and prior to their arrival, an unidentified African-American man, who is believed responsible for the shooting, left the area in a white Nissan sedan. In addition, video surveillance at the store captured footage of the incident, the subject and the white Nissan.
Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for assistance from the public in identifying the subject. Anyone with information on the subject's identity is asked to contact Sergeant DuHamel at 843-2553430 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and receive a possible reward.
Hardeeville man wanted on two counts of attempted murder From staff reports The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has obtained warrants for the arrest of 19-year-old Jeremy Toomer of Hardeeville for two counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime. At approximately 7:45 p.m. on the night of Thursday, March 2, the BCSO received a report of two adult male gunshot victims at the Wallace
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Creek Boat Landing on St. Helena Island. One of the wounded men was transported to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where he Jeremy received treatment, Toomer and was later released. The other wounded man was transported to the Medical University of South Carolina, where, as of press time, he remained in critical
but stable condition. Sheriff's Office investigators and members of the Beaufort County Violent Crimes Task Force responded to the scene, where they processed for forensic evidence and interviewed witnesses. Through interviews, it was learned that a male subject, Toomer, shot the two men. Witnesses reported that, prior to the arrival of deputies, Toomer fled the scene.
On Friday, Sheriff's Office investigators met with a Beaufort County magistrate and obtained warrants for Toomer's arrest. Toomey remains at large. Anyone who has information on Jeremy Toomer's whereabouts is encouraged to contact Staff Sergeant Todd Duncan at 843-2553418 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.
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Beaufort, Port Royal close boat landings, park playgrounds
An unmanned road block is set up at the entrance to Sands Beach Rd. in Port Royal. A Port Royal police car with a traffic cone on its hood displays a copy of the executive order recently signed by Gov. Henry McMaster prohibiting public use of any Beaufort Country boat ramp. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
From staff reports In compliance with directives from Gov. Henry McMaster, the City of Beaufort on April 1 closed the boat landings at the Downtown Marina and at Pigeon Point and closed playgrounds at City parks. The boat landings at the Downtown Marina and at Pigeon Point are public access points to local waterways. Commercial fishermen are exempted from this. The Town of Port Royal closed the Sands beach and boat landing, as well. Restrooms at Waterfront Park, Pigeon Point Park and Southside Park are closed. The dog park at Southside Park remains open, but no more than three people are allowed there at one time.
Downtown Marina boat landing Anyone who uses City parks is asked to comply with social distancing practices, and keep six feet away from anyone else (other than immediate family). No more than three people should be in a group. Residents are asked to report potential violations by
calling 843-524-2777. On March 30, McMaster ordered public access to all waterways and beaches in South Carolina to be closed. On March 31, he ordered all non-essential businesses, recreation centers, salons, playgrounds, etc., closed through April 30.
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SC Forestry Commission bans outdoor burning statewide
The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a statewide outdoor burning ban that went into effect Tuesday, April 7. The ban prohibits yard debris burns; forestry, wildlife or agricultural burns (also known as prescribed, or controlled, burns); and campfires and other types of recreational open burning. After consulting with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, State Forester Scott Phillips ordered the statewide burning ban in the interest of public safety amid the current public health threat posed by the COVID-19 virus. Not only can smoke exacerbate the symptoms of those who have contracted the virus, but it also can trigger underlying respiratory issues in otherwise unaffected individuals, which could result in symptoms
similar to those the COVID-19 virus is known to cause, according to the Forestry Commission. The ban will stay in effect until further notice from the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
County Auditor adjusts deadlines
The Beaufort County Auditor has announced that because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and following guidance from the South Carolina Department of Revenue, deadlines have been extended for the following: • Business personal property returns for furniture, fixtures, and equipment and rentals are now due no later than June 1. • Motor vehicle bills will be sent out as normal; however the South Carolina DMV has waived all late fees for non-commercial vehicles with registrations that expire in March through May. The new due date is July 1. • Watercraft and motor bills (not
documented vessels) that are due in May will have a due date of June 30. Bills due in June will have a due date of July 30. Bills from the Beaufort County Auditor's Office are mailed 45 days before they’re due, which gives taxpayers more than 60 days to pay without any late fees. For more information, please contact the Beaufort County Auditor’s Office at auditor@bcgov. net or 843-255-2500.
Cunningham introduces Pandemic Hazard Pay Expansion Act
Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-1) introduced the Pandemic Hazard Pay Expansion Act, critical legislation that would expand hazard duty pay to uniformed servicemembers whose duties put them at risk of exposure to a pandemic disease in a Public Health Emergency, including COVID-19 response. Currently, hazard pay is available to service-
members if the service secretary determines their duty is inherently dangerous and risks physical injury. Cunningham’s bill would expand hazard pay to servicemembers whose duties involve frequent exposure to a cause of a public health emergency.
Convenience Centers close for Easter
All Convenience Centers will be closed Sunday, April 12, in observance of Easter Sunday, but will resume regular schedules Monday, April 13. Residents are encouraged to check their local center for official operating hours and should plan accordingly. For more information, please contact the County’s Solid Waste and Recycling Section at 843255-2736 or visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle.
LRTA elects Bluffton’s Zellman as chair
The Board of Directors of the Lowcountry Regional Transporta-
tion Authority (LRTA), operators of Palmetto Breeze Transit and The Breeze Trolley, recently elected Susan Zellman of Bluffton as Chairman for 2020-2022. Zellman, who resides in Sun City, is one of three representatives on the LRTA Board from Beaufort County. She has served on the LRTA Board since 2016.
SC LLR extends renewal deadlines
Effective immediately, the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is extending the license renewal deadline for licenses, registrations, and permits scheduled to renew during the months of April, May, June, July, and August. The new renewal deadline is extended to Sept. 30, 2020. “We recognize the toll that this virus is taking on South Carolinians, and we are committed to doing all that we can to support them during these challenging times,” Gov. Henry McMaster said.
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Videos of Beaufort artists provide break from virus From staff reports Ready for a break from the coronavirus? Artists from throughout the City of Beaufort have filmed a series of videos to bring viewers happiness and inspiration while they continue to shelter at home. The series, called On the Spot and coordinated by the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts and the City of Beaufort, showcases singers, dancers, visual artists, musicians, storytellers, and others. The performers were filmed over the last week (and, needless to say, everyone complied with social distancing guidelines). The videos can be found on the City’s YouTube channel (https:// bit.ly/2XdpVcU) and one will be shown daily on the City’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ CityBeaufortSC/). Participating artists included Christopher Crabb, Elaine Lake and Velma Polk, James Duffy, Linda Silk, John Sundria, Anita Singleton-Prather, Donellia Chives, Mary Green, and Wes and K. Leigh Campbell.
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While some people are heeding the call for safety and using masks, sanitizer and rubber gloves, others don’t seem to care about the people around them as seen by this improperly discarded pair of latex gloves at a major box store in Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Local artists organize for COVID-19 crisis From staff reports Local artists, including Beaufort-born Ment Nelson, have joined together to respond to the havoc that SARS-COV-2 and COVID-19 novel coronavirus have caused for the world and the arts community. SLAY is an acronym for "Support Lowcountry Artists Y'all." This is a relief effort for the Arts Community led by noted Bluffton-based artist, Amiri Farris. Farris wanted to do something about the many Lowcountry artists who experienced a significant loss of income when the COVID-19 virus caused the cancellation or rescheduling of many local art shows, festivals, and galas. Knowing that many in the art community are facing similar dif-
ficulties, Farris assembled SLAY as a collaborative of artists to create content to inspire and engage the community, recover some of that income, and raise funds at this critical time. SLAY’s founding roster includes Farris, Natalie Daise, Michael Dantzler, Sophie Docalavich, Dr. Thaddeus Jones, Nelson, Victoria A. Smalls and Calvin Woodum. The group is moving quickly to respond to this challenge. SLAY has incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit and is expected to launch a website soon. The initial site will accept donations and requests for relief. As it grows, plans call for the site to be monetized through a membership model. Through this virtual co-op, donor members will receive
unique content created solely for this platform from SLAY's roster of established and emerging Lowcountry artists, all of whom have experienced cancellations in recent weeks. A mix of online content, downloads, and mailed deliverables is planned. Farris states that the group will welcome new artists who are passionate about this work and have a connection to the Lowcountry of South Carolina and Georgia to join the effort. At this time the group is focused on serving the coastal counties of South Carolina and Georgia, along with the rural areas that comprise the SC Promise Zone. SLAY’s goal is to be able to offer financial support to all kinds of artists and creatives who experience
lix, Walmart and Food Lion on Lady’s Island. Visits to check the frequency of shortages were also made to these stores and feedback was collected from other newspaper staff members and readers who had visited stores to restock their own pantries. On one such visit, all five grocery stores were out of toilet paper, napkins and paper towels as well as bleach, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer. Other items such as facial tissue, rice, eggs and Tylenol were few in number while such items as meat and canned goods also appeared to be running low, but only at certain stores. Another visit made five days later showed many of the same items that were initially out continued to be out or con-
tinued to remain low. Store managers at four stores declined to comment, referring calls to corporate offices instead. Lou Sherman, owner of the Port Royal Piggly Wiggly, declined to comment altogether. Of the remaining four stores, only Publix, Bi-Lo and Food Lion replied after numerous calls and emails, but would only answer questions via email. A representative from Bi-Lo had not responded to those questions as of press time. Representatives from Publix and Food Lion said, while supply shortages continued to impact customers on a local level, they were continuing to occur nationally or across the supply chain that services grocery stores. “Our supply chain serves
our entire network of stores across our full footprint, not just stores in your area. Thus, the availability of products impacts our entire store network,” said Emma Inman, Director of External Communications for Food Lion, in an email. “We are in daily contact with our vendors and suppliers and doing everything we can to get products to our stores to serve our customers during this difficult time,” she went on to say. Publix also stated that “every retailer across the country” is experiencing shortages of products. “These products are in high demand and the industry needs time to recover from stockpiling and over-purchasing. This is why you will note limits in place throughout our stores,” said Maria Brous, Di-
rector of Communications for Publix in an email. Asked about the frequency of delivery trucks to these specific stores to restock items and how long products such as toilet paper or bleach were staying on the shelf, Brous said deliveries were made daily and shelf time varied. “But by in large, as quickly as the items are stocked, customers are purchasing these items with imposed limits,” she said. Food Lion had a similar reply stating that as soon as “high-demand items” such as paper products were on shelves, those products sold out. “I can’t share with you any specifics on the truck delivery schedules for the stores in your area, but Food Lion is committed to continuing to
serve our customers on Lady’s Island and across our 10-state footprint through this unprecedented time of demand,” said Inman. For additional insight as to how the process for resupplying stores works, Brous said that Publix’ purchasing department worked with suppliers to manage orders and expectations. Unlike weather-related events, the pandemic is affecting the entire country at the same time for an extended period of time, she said. Still, how long it will take for the country’s supply chain to bounce back and stores to once again return to pre-pandemic levels remains to be seen. None of the stores contacted could provide longterm projections or further insight as to a recovery period.
a friend,” Miller said. “I take the toughest ones first, then I go down my list.” But Miller doesn’t just post the item for auction and who’ll profit. She takes the time to makes sure both parties get their due. “I list the auctions the way I do, telling a story because I want those bidding to feel like they know the worker,” she said. “I also want to make sure the entire community knows who donated what. Generosity like this at this time is huge.” After two weeks, there are more than 80 auctions listed on Miller’s makeshift chart on the wall in her house. (She also keeps a detailed ledger.) Because bids change every hour, it’s hard to figure out money totals at any given time, but no auction finishes at less than $100, she said, while some are at more than $300 and still running. Auctions are set up to last seven to 10 days. Miller arranges for the winning bidder to send the amount directly to the
worker. Then, delivery of the auction item from the donor to the winner is arranged. Auction items have ranged from gift certificates to new, unopened cookware to autographed baseball memorabilia.
to Robin Price of Plums. “These are the two main people that continually help me either with nominees, donations or spreading the word,” Miller said. “Though Paul started it and continues, Robin has been in listing so many people to jump into the group and contacting businesses to donate items or gift certificates. I do not even know her personally, but through this I feel like I really do. She has been a great help.” To help get the idea off the ground, Miller said she raided her own house for any new, unused items to auction. “Between this and Panini’s, it boosted it enough to grow, and I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined. It seems I have a lot of Le Creuset cookware in boxes,” she said laughing. “Well, … I did. I auctioned a lot of it.” Elizabeth Beliveau, a nowidle bartender at Crybabies, said it’s not the first time Miller has gone above and beyond for her community. Between Christmas toy drives for kids in Yemassee, fundraisers for all sorts of animals and buying fans for
elderly nursing home patients, Beliveau said Miller hardly ever finds a way to say ‘no’ and always believes in her heart more can be done. “The list with this wonderful woman goes on and on, honestly,” Beliveau said. “When this virus hit, she didn’t hesitate to get a page going and reach out and add a lot of us. And in the days immediately following, the numbers shot up. “This community definitely benefits from her and her husband. Every auction, benefit or fundraiser always starts off with them being the first to donate, and never ever do they want anything in return.” Miller said she just wanted something to get attention for those who needed help. “Material items mean nothing, and if it helps someone when the going is rough, then it’s all worth it. My biggest happiness is not only helping these guys, but watching the community rally around them.” No plans to stop now Miller is Australian by birth and came to the United
States in 2000. She was a permanent resident green card holder until October 2018 when she took the oath to become a United States citizen. “The South Carolina Lowcountry is my home now,” Miller said. “I found where I want to be. The people remind me of the small Australian town I grew up in. They’re the best!” Her husband of 21 years is a retired Marine who works at MCAS Beaufort. While Miller is out of work, her husband is still employed, allowing her to spend her time helping others. As of Monday, Miller’s page has raised a total of $4,727 for 35 different food and beverage workers. But she has no intentions of stopping anytime soon. My goal is to keep this group running until everyone is back at work, she said. “This has been all-consuming from 9 a.m. to midnight daily,” Miller said. “But I would not stop as just watching all the positivity, as well as getting a little help for our workers, is so worth it.
or $100 fine for each day of violation. Beaufort’s ordinance does not prevent residents from being in their yards, or from walking or bicycling in their neighborhoods or getting exercise outdoors, council members noted, but if going out residents should continue to stay six feet apart. The ordinance was ap-
proved unanimously with council members adding comment. “This is unprecedented and this is about saving lives,” said councilwoman Nan Sutton. “I want everyone to remember that if one of your family members gets sick and has to go to the hospital, you do not get to go into the hospital with them.”
Getting it up and running Miller credits Paul Thompson, owner of Panini’s On The Waterfront for a lot of the venture’s success from the beginning. “I believe (Paul) was the reason this took off the way it did,” Miller said. “His business is hurting pretty bad right now, but he was the first business to donate. He gave me more than $1,000 in gift cards to his business. From there, a huge amount of local businesses have jumped in to donate and help.” In addition, Thompson paid for an advertisement. “What has amazed me is the businesses taking the biggest hits are the ones donating,” Miller said. “They are incredible.” Miller also gave shout out
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financial hardship during this difficult time. They will be able to apply for relief through a simple application on our Web portal and can receive up to $500 in assistance rapidly via the Zelle app. This work will benefit the general public as well as the art world. SLAY will create high quality, contemporary art that comforts, inspires, and educates about practices which will need to be a long term "new normal" in our world long after the immediate threat from Covid-19 has diminished. To this end, public health experts have been engaged to advise on messaging and content that will be beneficial to the overall fight against the virus.
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Community supports local health care workers with supply donations
Port Royal Veterinary Hospital donates personal protective equipment to Beaufort Memorial.
From staff reports Several groups have made donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Beaufort Memorial Hopsital over the past couple weeks. Bob Ellis and Dr. Marikay Campbell from Port Royal Veterinary Hospital arrived at Beaufort Memorial with several boxes of PPE last week. The donation included 1,000 surgical masks, 400 shoe covers, 75 blue poly gowns, 200 bouffant caps and a box of surgical gloves. "You're the ones taking care of us," Dr. Campbell told hospital representatives when dropping of the supplies. "We just want you to know we have your back." Also, Battery Creek High School donated its supply of PPE, posting on its Facebook page, "With in-person school not in session, these surgical gowns, masks, CPR shields and gloves are
Chris Haley (center), the hospital's Life Safety Emergency Management Supervisor, and Courtney Smith (right), Special Projects Director, accept the donation of N95 masks from Juliana Leister, Business Relationship Manager with CPM Federal Credit Union. better off in the hands of hard-working medical professionals at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, transported by our friends at Burton Fire District." Juliana Leister, Business Relationship Manager with CPM Federal Credit Union,
dropped off a donation of more than 100 N95 masks to Beaufort Memorial. Chris Haley, the hospital's Life Safety Emergency Management Supervisor, and Courtney Smith, Special Projects Director, accepted the donation.
You can make healthy food choices while eating at home By Marie McAden If you’re like so many Americans who find themselves holed up in their homes with virtually no option but to fix their own meals, this could be a great opportunity to reassess your eating habits and adopt a healthier diet. Seize the moment and swap those high-fat, sugar-heavy foods for nutrient-packed vegies, fruits, nuts and grains that support your immune system and could help you fight off that nasty coronavirus. “If there is a silver lining in all of this, it’s the extra time we now have to focus on nutrition,” said Beaufort Memorial Registered Dietitian Jenny Craft, who serves as the diabetes quality coordinator for the hospital’s LifeFit Well-
Preparing meals at home can be a healthy activity for kids, too. ness Center. Craft suggests you get started by creating a weekly meal plan and then make a grocery list with the ingredients you’ll need for each meal. “Having a list will keep you
from making impulse, and oftentimes unhealthy, purchases as well as unnecessary trips to the grocery store,” she said. “You can find lots of easy and nutritious meal plans at the American Diabetes Association’s diabetes-
foodhub.org.” Whether you choose to follow recipes or just wing it, you’ll want to pick up some shelf-stable good-for-you foods like brown rice, whole wheat pasta, bulgur and quinoa that can serve as a base to create meals. Up your vitamin and mineral intake by adding fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables to your base of choice. They’re loaded with antioxidants and are a good source of fiber, too. If you prefer fresh produce, Craft recommends choosing those that are less perishable, like broccoli, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, potatoes, apples and citrus fruit. You’ll also want to stock up on plenty of frozen and canned fruits and veggies to have on hand.
“Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutrient dense as fresh,” Craft said. “Look for canned vegetables with no salt or low salt. If they’re not available, just rinse them well before eating to remove the salt.” Be sure to include a protein with every meal since protein deficiency can be a risk factor for infections, she added. Good protein choices with a long shelf life include canned tuna and salmon (packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids), nut butters, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds. Hummus and eggs also are longer-lasting protein options. And, of course, you can freeze fresh chicken, fish and lean beef or buy them already frozen. “Stay away from processed
meats, like sausage and bacon,” Craft counseled. “If you want to buy cold cuts, choose the turkey or chicken variety.” For a healthy snack, mix dried fruits like raisins, cranberries and apricots with nuts. Omega-3 walnuts are Craft’s top choice, but almonds, cashews, pistachios and pecans are nourishing options, too. Popcorn is also a good source of fiber and can be mixed with dried fruit or mini chocolate chips for a sweet treat. “If you’re used to eating on the run, now you have the time to gather the family around the table for a delicious and nutritious meal,” Craft said. “And when these crazy times are behind us, maybe our new healthy eating habits will stick.”
822 at Page 1007, and on January 21, 1997 in Deed Book 916 at Page 603, respectively, as may be further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled “As Built Survey of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime” said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 of Surveying Consultants, said plat being dated May 27, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 46 at Page 102, said plat bearing last revision date January 7, 1997 and recorded in said Office in Plat Book 59 at Page 58, ae may be further revised from time to time. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Timesharing Interest Numbers(s) 8535S-48; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration dated May 25, 1993, recorded in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993, in Deed Book 626 at Page 2533, and amended by that certain Supplement to Time Sharing Declaration, dated December 12, 1995 and recorded in said Office on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1035, as may be further revised from time to time.
Lien Book and Page 142/1759 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $10,666.03. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 3, 1993 in Deed Book 626 at Page 2446, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the
thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405
LEGAL NOTICES Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and 40 CFR 33.240. No bidder may withdraw their bid within (90) ninety days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The IFB, CDBG application, including the cost estimate, and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website: https://www.cityofbeaufort.org/165/ Procurement, Bid Op-portunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator, Jay Phillips, at 843-5257071 or jphillips@cityofbeaufort.org. PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID IFB 2020-109 MOSSY OAKS DRAINAGE BASIN 1 The City of Beaufort, South Carolina, is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for the Mossy Oaks Drainage Improvement Project. Some or all the funding for the project is being provided by a Rural Infrastructure Authori-ty (RIA) Grant, therefore all RIA state requirements will apply to the contract. The IFB, 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 843-5257071 or jphillips@cityofbeaufort.org. Bids will be received by the Finance Department until 2:00 PM ET May 12, 2020. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus and the State of South Carolina Executive Order 2020-12 dated March 21, 2020 regarding “social distancing” practices, bid proposals will be received electronically, by email in portable document format (pdf) file format. Jay Phillips Procurement Administrator City of Beaufort (843) 525-7071 jphillips@cityofbeaufort.org
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID IFB 2020-113 MOSSY OAKS DRAINAGE BASIN 2 EAST The City of Beaufort, South Carolina, is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for the Mossy Oaks Drainage Improvement Project Basin 2 East. This project is being funded in whole or in part by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). All federal CDBG requirements will apply to the contract. All contractors and subcontractors are required to be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM). Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 & Order No. 11375 which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must comply with Title VI if the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Anti-Kickback Act, the
Bids will be received by the Finance Department until 3:00 PM ET May 12, 2020. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus and the State of South Carolina Executive Order 2020-12 dated March 21, 2020 regarding “social distancing” practices, bid proposals will be received electronically, by email in portable document format (pdf) file format. Jay Phillips Procurement Administrator City of Beaufort (843) 525-7071 jphillips@cityofbeaufort.org NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): DONALD J. HOEPPNER 145 WHITNEY VALLEY WALK JOHNS CREEK GA 30097 HANNE F. HOEPPNER 145 WHITNEY VALLEY WALK JOHNS CREEK GA 30097 Contract Number: 47782; the following described property: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 8453, respectively, Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated May 25, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993 in Deed Book 626 at Page 2446; as amended by the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Amendments to Master Deed recorded in said Office, on July 2, 1993 in Deed Book 635 at Page 39; on August 26, 1993 in Deed Book 647 at Page 651; on May 23, 1994 in Deed Book 706 at Page 639; on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1007, and on January 21, 1997 in Deed Book 916 at Page 603, respectively, as may be further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled “As Built Survey of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime” said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 of Surveying Consultants, said plat being dated May 27, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 46 at Page 102, said plat bearing last revision date January 7, 1997 and recorded in said Office in Plat Book 59 at Page 58, ae may be further revised from time to time. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Timesharing Interest Numbers(s) 8535S-48; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration dated May 25, 1993, recorded in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993, in Deed Book 626 at Page 2533, and amended by that certain Supplement to Time Sharing Declaration, dated December 12, 1995 and recorded in said Office on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1035, as may be further revised from time to time.
Lien Book and Page 138/1468 142/2153 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $ 1,860.87. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 3, 1993 in Deed Book 626 at Page 2446, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): BOBBY J. VAUGHN PO BOX 52234 ALBANY GA 31703 Contract Number: 9206250; the following described property: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 8527, respectively, Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated May 25, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993 in Deed Book 626 at Page 2446; as amended by the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Amendments to Master Deed recorded in said Office, on July 2, 1993 in Deed Book 635 at Page 39; on August 26, 1993 in Deed Book 647 at Page 651; on May 23, 1994 in Deed Book 706 at Page 639; on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book
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SPORTS & VOICES SENIOR STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHTS:
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By Brackin Lambert LowcoSports.com Ashley Guillot spent countless hours watching her older brother and sister play soccer, and when she was 4 years old she laced up her first pair cleats. Ever since, the Battery Creek girls soccer captain has been on one field or another preparing for this season. Prior to the season being suspended, Guillot and Dolphins were sitting at a 2-1 and the senior goalkeeper had recorded one shutout through the season’s first three games. The senior has racked up a number of awards throughout her playing career, including a golden boot in
middle school and winning an MVP award with her club team. Guillot even got an opportunity to participate in the Olympic Developmental Program. Following a 6-7 record and finishing second in the region, Guillot was named captain for her senior campaign. Highlights from her abbreviated senior season including the aforementioned shutout and a 49-save performance against perennial powerhouse Bishop England. Guillot had her choice of colleges, such as Brevard, Lander and Gordon State, but ultimately the standout keeper committed to Newberry. “I chose Newberry be-
cause it was small,” Guillot said. “I was able to bond with the girls and coaches and when I got to practice with the team, it felt like home. They also have my major, exercise science.” While this season has not transpired like Guillot or the Dolphins had hoped, there is still the desire to put that uniform back on. “It is disappointing the season has been suspended,” Guillot said. “I wish we could have played in some more games before it ended. We were just coming together as a team. I’d love the opportunity to put on a Battery Creek uniform one more time, however, I am looking forward to the next chapter in life.”
Paul Winland Jr. By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com Paul Winland Jr. has been looking forward to living his dream of playing major college baseball. But he wasn’t ready yet. Winland signed in the fall to play ball at the University of Missouri next season, fulfilling a lifelong dream, but first he had unfinished business with his Beaufort High squad. The Eagles put together an outstanding regular season last year but made
BHS BASEBALL a disappointingly early exit in the postseason, losing a pair of one-run games to Brookland-Cayce. They planned to come back with a vengeance, and Winland appeared to be poised for a big senior season. It was only two games, but he got on base four times in six plate appearances, including a double, a homer, and four RBIs. Now he’s not sure when — or where — his next at-bat will come. If the Eagles don’t get back
on the diamond this season, it will be off to Mizzou for Winland, who started playing baseball in the backyard at age 3 with his father, Paul Sr. Winland committed to the Tigers more than a year ago after a strong summer showing with 3n2 Baseball out of Charleston, and he continued his tear during his junior season with the Eagles. The third baseman hit .356 with 26 RBIs last season, earning a spot on the All-Lowco Baseball first team.
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Dataw Island golf courses receive honors From staff reports The South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel has included both of the Dataw Island golf courses in their 2020 “Best Modern Golf Courses in South Carolina” rankings. The Tom Fazio-designed Cotton Dike course is ranked No. 29, and the Arthur Hills course Morgan River is ranked No. 34. “It’s an honor to have both of our golf courses recognized in these rankings,” Dataw Island Director of Golf Dave Britton said in a release. “Being a private club, we see a lot of member rounds but aren’t always ‘top of mind’ compared to some resort
courses. Our members and maintenance team have a commitment to quality and continued improvements and it’s really great to see these efforts paying off and being recognized.” Although the club is private, Dataw Island hosts numerous events to bring the community in and to contribute to nurturing the game of golf. Partner organizations include the Beaufort High School golf team, First Tee of the Lowcountry, the annual BSN Sports Intercollegiate Tournament (formerly the TaylorMade-adidas), the Carolinas PGA, the Carolinas Golf Association, and the South Carolina (Men’s, Wom-
en’s, and Junior’s) Golf Associations, as well as numerous veterans organizations. Dataw Island also honors reciprocal play for members of several other clubs. The S.C. Golf Course Ratings Panel provides these rankings every two years, with the aim of “promoting greater interest and awareness of all that is good about the game in the Palmetto State.” The panel comprises more than 125 avid golfers, from accomplished amateurs, professionals, and golf industry leaders, to golf course superintendents and business leaders. Their “modern" list represents courses that were de-
signed and created from 1980 forward. "In analyzing the history of golf course development in South Carolina, it became obvious to us that there was a major shift in course style and construction budgets beginning around 1980," golf panel executive director Michael Whitaker said. "After 1980, ... They were built with an emphasis on the ‘wow factor’ to attract holiday customers or sell custom homesites.” In determining their ratings, panelists consider such criteria as routing (how the course flows from hole to hole in harmony with existing topography); variety (degree to which the course
No. 5 on the Cotton Dike course at Dataw Island. demands a full range of shot requirements); strategy (how design features test course management); equity (the course’s capacity to reward good shots and penalize poor ones); memorability (the distinctiveness of the golf course
and its individual holes); aesthetics (the degree to which scenery and surrounds lend to the enjoyment); and, overall golf experience (which includes all elements of the course: practice areas, clubhouse and more).
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s I was reviewing our “stay at home” supplies, I stumbled across a stash of hostess paper towels for the bathroom, all of which have various themes like Halloween and Christmas. I usually buy a stack or two of fresh towelettes for dinner parties or holiday functions. I decided they would make great dinner napkins right now. Then I thought, that maybe, I have other products lying around. So, I started to look for other paper products like cocktail napkins and paper towels. Sure enough, in the liquor
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cabinet were skeleton cocktail napkins from Halloween and poinsettia napkins from Christmas. I also discovered a roll of paper towels with Christmas trees and reindeer on them. I started to pull everything
out, including the political rolls of toilet paper that were given to us as gifts. Truthfully, I am not sure they meet the current sanitation requirements, so they will probably remain unused. Then while rummaging in the powder room, I found two large bottles of rubbing alcohol behind the Suntan lotion and band aids. I realized I could make my own sanitizing lotion if needed. The internet has a load of recommendations for Purell substitutes. The more I started searching the house, I realized there were other things I
could use now too, like cards. I have left over St. Patrick Day cards, Valentine Cards, old Christmas cards, and money cards. Now was the time for fun. With my sister and daughter-in-law’s birthdays in April, I pulled out a “Sorry for the loss of your pet” card for my sister and a “Congratulations on your new house” card for my daughter-in-law. I got calls from them both. They understood right away that hunting for specific cards right now is probably not a good idea. When I told my daughterin-law about the skeleton
napkins, she said she found a collection of Happy Birthday napkins left over from various birthday parties. She is using them now and the girls say they get to have a party every day. She is also having my granddaughters make their own cards for upcoming Easter, birthdays and “Thinking of you” occasions. Good time for me to get out my pink and blue construction paper to do the same for them. Of course, I still have some old “Congratulations on the birth of your son” cards, but I am not sure that is quite appropriate
for them. Finally, I found the perfect card for my son’s birthday. It was one of those “Congratulations on your retirement” money cards. I wrote “Happy Birthday” and put a Monopoly $500 bill in the sleeve. “Sorry I couldn’t get to the ATM. I knew you would understand.” Love, Mom. Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.
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United we stand, divided we fall; Do the right thing
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braham Lincoln, perhaps our greatest President, clairvoyantly said: “United we stand; divided we fall.” At no time since the destructive divide that infected the United States and plunged the country into a devastating Civil War has our country been more politically and philosophically divided than at the present moment. Lincoln’s advice is more meaningful now than ever before. It is no exaggeration to say we are at war against the insidious enemy named COVID-19. It is of paramount importance to learn and benefit from lessons gleaned from past failures lest we be doomed to repeat them, at great cost in human capital. Every citizen has the power to take his/her own destiny in their own hands. To avoid
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a catastrophic and unnecessary loss of lives, every person must join together in the battle against the mass invasion of COVID-19. If we cannot unite together, then be assured countless Americans will needlessly perish. The essential, albeit painful path forward has been paved by the courageous accurate advice of our leading health experts — Drs. Fauci and Birx stellar among them. Each of us who foolishly fails to heed their clarion call to hunker down and avoid contact with
others, endangers not only their own lives but the lives of others. No greater crime can be done to our kinsmen. The citizenry has a critical role to play in the interface between those who are elected to govern and those who are governed by them. No less a founder of our American democratic experiment than Thomas Jefferson made this observation centuries ago: “I know no safe depositor of the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion.” And so, the democratic process cannot be effective absent the necessary and sufficient role of a knowledgeable and
engaged electorate, no less so than the critical necessity that our leadership be likewise enlightened and unified. The duty of citizenship to be informed has been a central pillar of the evolution of “Western” democracy since its inception. Today, the duty of a united citizenship is more important than ever. Citizens have a civic responsibility to be well “enlightened” about, and engaged in, the activities of their government. It is a duty as old as the Athenian invention of “democracy” as a formula for living in a civilized and healthy society. Belatedly, but finally, our national leaders have now come face to face with the brutal reality of the nation-wide pandemic of COVID-19. This virus plays no favorites; it is an equal opportunity, virulently
infectious enemy and it does not discriminate between gender, race, or political inclinations. Everyone is at risk. Many thousands of our citizens have already died — many tens of thousands, nay perhaps hundreds of thousands will perish in the coming weeks. At last Tuesday night’s White House briefing, the devastating reality of what this country faces in the next few months came crashing down like an atom bomb on our national leadership. At last, that reality has finally been laid naked, front and center, to a public starving for accurate scientific facts and not wishful dreaming. A singular message is that we citizens must unite to fight this plague; there is no other route to victory. And so, we have the civic
and moral duty to ourselves, our neighbors, and especially our heroic health care providers to do what must be done. As a country united we have done so many times before. We alone hold the key to minimizing the unnecessary loss of life. We have proved before that we can do this; let us now join together as one — E Pluribus Unum — so that it becomes our national mantra yet again. For the sake of our country, hunker down, physically stay away from others, be a good citizen. It is not a hyperbolic exaggeration that our very lives are at stake. DO THE RIGHT THING AND DO IT NOW. David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999, and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate Judge from 2010 to 2015. He may be contacted at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.
There is real unhappiness in our country, real tragedy
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t is Sunday morning, and normally I would be sitting — sleepy, and unfocused — in a pew at St Mark’s Episcopal Church. In normal times, I would be scanning the liturgical program, hoping that “Blessed Assurance” or “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” were on the this morning’s menu. I would be giving my sins of “commission and omission” some passing thought in anticipation of our forthcoming, collective confession. I would not be thinking about a virus. This morning, I’m sitting in my dining room looking through glass doors and into a small stand of mature magnolia trees. Normally these trees drop their large, yellowing leaves into the yard this time of year. And normally these leaves are a reason for unhappiness. I was unhappy — annoyed is probably the better word — because I’ve always felt a need to rake up these leaves,
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and then mulch them with my smoking, coughing, seldom-serviced lawn mower. As I have aged, anger and cynicism seem to arrive more frequently, to want more of my consciousness, and often attach a sense of guilt for a yard full of dead magnolia leaves, or a dusty Volvo needing a recharged battery, or a consistent failure to floss. But I am also aware that there is real unhappiness in our country, real tragedy. All of which takes me to a piece in the New Yorker (3/23/20) titled, “The Blight — How our economy has created an epidemic of despair.”
This particular piece is the review of a book, by Anne Case and her husband, Angus Deaton, that is focused on despair among Americans, primarily white Americans who lack a college degree. Dr. Atul Gawande, the reviewer, writes: “Outside wars or pandemics, death rates for large populations across the world have been consistently falling for decades, yet working-age white men and women without college degrees were dying from suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related liver disease at such rates, for three consecutive years, that life expectancy for the US population as a whole had fallen. The only precedent is a century ago, from 1915 through 1918, during the First World War and the Influenza epidemic that followed it.” This simple, stunning paragraph begs the question, “Why?” According to Case and
Deaton, we begin with the fact that many of these folks are unemployed, certainly underemployed, now that their old jobs have migrated to India and Bangladesh. While earnings of those with college degrees has soared; and anti-discrimination measures have improved income of Hispanics and Black Americans, the income of white, un-colleged Americans has declined and often becomes “gig labor” without benefits like health insurance. Case and Deaton say the availability of opioids plays a role, and that we “all but load the weapons of self destruction for people in misery.” But, in the end, it is the loss of living a meaningful, productive life that fuels the despair and results — according to these two Princeton economists — in early death. “Among advanced economies, this deterioration in pay and job stability is unique
to the United States. In the last four decades, Americans without college bachelor’s degrees — the majority of the working-age population — have seen themselves become ever less valued in our economy. Their effort and experience provide smaller rewards than before, and they encounter longer periods between employment. It should come as no surprise that fewer continue to seek employment, and that more succumb to despair.” A year ago, my wife and I were sitting on the porch at the Fryemont Inn in Bryson City, N.C. We had done some hiking and now, in the late afternoon, we were reading the Smoky Mountain Times anticipating Trout Ala Edna in the dining room. I found myself reading the obituaries where, every other notice spoke of a methamphetamine overdose. I handed the page to my wife just to make sure I
was not hallucinating. Susan dutifully read the obituary notices and then, for a few minutes, we contrasted the beautiful, purpling mountains we were looking into against the plague rampant in the hollows just below those mountains. This virus — these little pieces of replicating RNA —have caused most of us to “shelter” in our homes with not much to do, fighting irritability and boredom, wondering whether or not we can recover the routine, predictability and stability we took for granted. But in our moment of (passing) discomfort and despair, we must not forget the (ongoing) plague that has destroyed — for many — their hope and their belief in a better tomorrow. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@ gmail.com.
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THEME: NAME THE ANIMAL ACROSS 1. Spoil 6. Delivery service 9. Gallup's inquiry 13. Madison Square Garden, e.g. 14. One of the Tudors 15. Pinkerton's gallery member 16. Beneath, to a poet 17. Bird-to-be 18. Not slouching 19. *Koko or Digit 21. *George or Marcel 23. Langley agency 24. Can of worms 25. Pine juice 28. Up to the task 30. Most recent 35. Furnace output 37. Gives a helping hand 39. Veranda in Honolulu 40. *European sea eagle 41. Waterwheel 43. Ladder crosspiece 44. *Valued for its down 46. Steelers's Chuck 47. Genealogical plant? 48. Treat for Dumbo 50. Hoofbeat sound
52. "To ____ is human" 53. Jim Carrey's 1994 disguise 55. Garden cultivator 57. *Roger or Peter 60. *Rocket or Rascal 64. "Random" audience member 65. Mozart's "L'____ del Cairo" 67. Resin-producing tree 68. Like haunted house 69. Time delay 70. City in Germany 71. Not a bee 72. Pilot's deadline 73. Not those DOWN 1. Pirates on a plank? 2. Black and white treat 3. *Papa or Mama 4. Clown act 5. Perennial garden flower 6. Iris holder 7. *Babe or Wilbur 8. Fraternity letter 9. Politician's barrelful 10. Curved molding 11. Famous Australopithecus 12. "____ the wild rumpus begin!"
15. Hertz offering 20. Labanotation founder 22. Doesn't mix well with water 24. Wilma and Fred's hometown 25. *Dolly 26. Eagle's nest 27. *Giant or Red 29. *Simba or Elsa 31. Queen of Hearts' pastry 32. Accustom 33. Not so crazy 34. *Detroit mascot 36. Not quite an adult 38. Perfect houseplant spot 42. Luau greeting 45. S. E. Hinton's "____ Fish" 49. Chi precursor 51. Place for a square 54. Furry scarf 56. What's in your e-wallet? 57. Actress Perlman 58. Runs, as on TV 59. Radar flash 60. Indian music 61. Yorkshire river 62. Lode deposits 63. Supreme Court number 64. Make a seam 66. *Tom or Sylvester
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