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Apartment project sent back to drawing board Cannon Building planned for corner of Charles, Port Republic streets

By Tony Kukulich Developer Dick Stewart of 303 Associates hoped to get final approval for the Cannon Building – a three-story, 19-unit apartment building planned for the corner of Charles and Port Republic streets – when the project appeared before the City of Beaufort Historic District Review Board (HRB) last week. Instead, debate over balconies and bricks derailed that plan. By the conclusion of the meeting, the HRB required the project’s architect, Arnie McClure of Coast Architects, Inc to present the board another round of design options.

The HRB took issue with several of the project’s design elements during a long and contentious meeting, but struggled to come to agreement on the type of direction that should be provided back to McClure. Boardmember Michelle Prentice said that it wasn’t the board’s job to design the building, while fellow boardmembers Mike Sutton and Stacy Applegate took a contradictory position. “If we’re denying them something, it’s our job to tell them why,” Applegate said. As the board discussed the extent of their obligations, those associated

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with the project pressed for clear and unambiguous direction. “We really need to know what you want us to do,” said Walter Nester, counsel for 303 Associates. “Because, as Ms. Applegate said, there was something that we were supposed to do last time that wasn’t articulated in the motion. Ok, we understand that. But now we're asking you. You need to articulate it. You can’t say, ‘Some other color.’ You can’t say, ‘Some other brick.’ … We can’t come again for a fifth time and find that there’s something else that isn’t desired.”

And it hit me as I stood there on the fresh pavement, that once upon a time, not so long ago, this place was home to the early, formative iteration of the Beaufort International Film Festival. Once it had been a multiplex, but by 2009 – our first BIFF – it was a church “re-converted,” if you will, to host a cinematic experiment. The ultimate intended effect was to rejuvenate a rich heritage of film-

By Tony Kukulich An altercation between two middle school students has resulted in criminal charges for one of the students involved. The incident occurred Thursday, Feb. 10 at Lady’s Island Middle School in the Beaufort County School District (BCSD). The student was charged with Assault and Battery 3rd degree and Student Threats as a result of the Beaufort Police Department’s (BPD) investigation into the incident, said BPD Capt. George Erdel in an email to The Island News. “The case will be adjudicated in family court, as the suspect is a juvenile,” Erdel added. A video of the assault was taken by a third student, reportedly at the request of the suspect in the assault. It was widely circulated on social media in the days after the incident. “The accounts of what prompted the attack differ between the victim and the assailant, however as the video clearly shows, there was absolutely no justification for what took place,” Erdel said. In the 30-second video, one student grabs a smaller student by the hair and pushes her. As the smaller student attempts to leave, she is hit in the face and falls to the ground, appearing to hit her head on a wooden bench as she falls. On

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The Lowcountry’s iconic Film Festival Wants Your Butt in a Seat

he 16th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival kicks off with an opening gala, Tuesday, Feb. 22, and wraps with the awards presentations on Sunday, Feb. 27. I recently found myself on Lady’s Island at one of the ubiquitous storage facilities popping up with alarming frequency all over the Lowcountry. Like so many locals, I’m renting space. But I don’t like it. These things are portents of the looming tsunami of change sweeping

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Beaufort’s Fred and Janet Bernhardt, 62 and 64, joined the United States Marine Corps in 1981 in Alameda, Calif., and in 1977 in Pittsburgh, respectively. After Boot camp in San Diego, Fred became a Postal Clerk stationed at El Toro. Janet’s Boot camp at Parris Island was followed by duty as a Fabric Repairman. Fred served at Iwakuni, Japan before Camp Lejeune where he became an Accounting Tech. His follow-on duties were at Parris Island as a Drill Instructor, then at Camp Lejeune, Okinawa, and again at Lejeune, where he was promoted to Warrant

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Officer. Then he moved on to New Orleans, back to Lejeune and finally to Quantico where he retired in 2008 as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 with 27 years of service. Following Parris Island, Janet served at Edson Range, Calif., where she was on

the first female USMC rifle team. She too converted to accounting duties following a tour as a Drill Instructor at Parris Island. Other duties were served at Lejeune, on Okinawa and at Camp Pendleton

where she was promoted to Warrant Officer. Thereafter, she served in Okinawa, Lejeune and at USMC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Janet retired in 2005 as a Chief Warrant Officer 5 with more than 28 years of service. Janet and Fred married in 2002 in front of the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va. All told, they experienced more than 20 individual relocations during their careers. – Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.

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Hill, and master gardeners Victoria Bergesen and Tamala Conner. Hill is the owner of Beaufort Planning Group, a landscape design firm. Bergesen, who has won numerous garden club awards, is a National Garden Clubs environmental consultant. Conner is a member of the Lowcountry Master Gardener Association and the S.C. Lowcountry Native Plant Society.

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Cat of the Week: Cupid seemed fitting for the month of love! She recently supported her favorite person as she lost her battle to cancer. She will make a wonderful companion to her next person. She loves to play, eat delicious snacks, and snuggle in the sun. She is 3 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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New members named to City’s Park & Tree Commission, transportation committee

From staff reports Beaufort City Council made several appointments to the Park & Tree Advisory Commission (PTAC) on Feb. 8. The committee had been inactive in the last two years, primarily due to the onset of Covid-19. Barbara Farrior and Gordon Fritz were both reappointed to the committee. New members include licensed landscape architect Brad

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From staff reports At 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor will present Pray—Sing—Shout: The History of the Prayer/Prays House in the Gullah Geechee Community. Researcher and cultural preservationist Victoria A. Smalls will discuss the significance of Prayer Houses in building Gullah Geechee communities. The

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The members will serve threeyear renewable terms. PTAC members meet monthly and works on items including streetscapes, hazardous trees, planting new trees, improving the parks, etc. At the meeting on Feb. 8, City Council also appointed Rob McFee, PE, to the Beaufort County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee. McFee works for the engineering firm SEPI, and before

that was director of engineering for Beaufort County. He also previously worked for the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The Transportation Advisory Committee was created to recommend a possible 2022 Transportation Sales Tax project list. Mayor Pro Tem Mike McFee abstained from the vote as Rob McFee is his brother.

Dog of the Week: Rabbit is a smart and goofy boy who loves to learn. He really enjoys his time with our training team learning new skills. Rabbit will make a great companion to his new family. Rabbit is 4 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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Davis’ push for medical marijuana passes Senate, now for the House vote

COLUMBIA t took seven years and another three weeks of the state Senate’s time but Sen. Tom Davis’ Compassionate Care Act finally made it through … at least the Senate. Now the legislation, more commonly known as the medical marijuana bill, must get past the state House and the Governor before it can begin offering relief to those that need it. Only patients with “qualifying conditions” such as cancer, PTSD and terminal patients with less than a year to live will be eligible to purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries. South Carolina, until that bill becomes law, is one of 13 states that do not legally allow its residents the relief of medical marijuana. Reps. Bill Herbkersman and Weston Newton, R-Hilton Head, have taken the lead to get the bill (H.3361) past the House and to the governor’s desk before May 12, the end of the 2021-2022 session. The Senate bill passed last week on a 28 to 15 vote, 62 percent of the Republican senators and 68 percent of the Democrats approving, as Davis said after the vote “showing representative government at work.” The legislation, while opposed by the law enforcement community until the

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end, was generally supported by public polls. So why did it take so long? Hold onto your seats; Cannon Building still in the race BEAUFORT – Last week’s review by the city’s Historic District Review Board of Dick Stewart’s proposed three-story apartment complex on the corner of Charles and Port Republic Street, resulted in a delay of final approval. But not without interesting discussion. As usual, opinion about the project was divided, half the audience – and the board itself – liked the proposed project and the other, well, not so enthusiastic. But since Stewart and his 303 Associates’ project has already received conceptual and preliminary approval, it appears the controversial Cannon Building with its 19 apartments and firstfloor commercial space is going to get built, one way or the other. The question now is how

it will look. Stewart, who got more than his three minutes to address the board, contends some folks in the community aren’t gonna support the project if it looked like heaven complete with pearly gates. He may be right, but public comment seems to be resigned to its construction with some actually excited about the prospect of more residential opportunities in the downtown area. Again, the question now before the Review Board is how’s it gonna look? Graham Trask, downtown property owner who, along with the Historic Beaufort Foundation, is appealing the city’s approval of Stewart’s other projects – the parking garage and proposed hotel on Scott Street, called into question Review Board Member Mike Sutton’s potential conflict of interest since his wife’s business rents space from 303 Associates. Trask, who has his own issues working with the county’s zoning appeals board for a coffee and doughnut shop on Lady’s Island, even asked the state ethics committee about that conflict but, as city attorney Bill Harvey reported, the relationship is not considered a legal conflict. That brings to mind the recent conflict issue raised

about city development director David Prichard’s relationship to 303 Associates since his wife works there. In Prichard’s case, he’s to recuse himself from further dealings with 303 projects.

Street, most are short-term rentals. Stewart is also the developer, along with USC Beaufort, of the “high-rise” dorm buildings along Boundary Street, a project some review board

Stewart, who got more than his three minutes to address the board, contends some folks in the community aren’t gonna support the project if it looked like heaven complete with pearly gates. He may be right, but public comment seems to be resigned to its construction with some actually excited about the prospect of more residential opportunities in the downtown area.” Stewart, who owns several properties in the downtown area, has been an advocate for more residential space in the area as a way to energize economic development. But while there are a few second-floor residences along Bay

members pointed to as examples of what they didn’t want to see on Port Republic Street. So Stewart’s architect was sent back to the drawing board with instructions to come up with another look for the exterior. Something a

five-member panel can agree on. Probably not something the whole community will ever endorse. Aldi announced for Burton area; No word yet on Harris Teeter BEAUFORT – There was much rejoicing last week when the city public information officer announced an Aldi grocery story would be part of the proposed new shopping center, Beaufort Station. Plans were finalized last month for the new center, to be located at the intersection of Robert Smalls Parkway and the Parris Island Gateway, across from Cross Creek where Walmart, T.J. Maxx and JCPenney are located. Social media practically exploded with folks excited about the news, although more than one comment was made that an Aldi has been planned for Bluffton for the past two years and nothing has happened. And speaking of nothing happening, no official word yet on the long-awaited, much-anticipated Harris Teeter on Lady’s Island. Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.

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NEWS Child in critical condition after accidental shooting in Beaufort By Tony Kukulich A 5-year-old child is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13, according to a report from the City of Beaufort Police Department (BPD). A preliminary investigation by the BPD determined that the child discovered a 9 mm handgun in the vehicle in which he was riding. Police responded to a 9-11 call from the Spanish Trace Apartments, 2400 Southside Blvd., at 4:08 p.m. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a gray SUV left the scene of the incident with the shooting victim. A BPD unit located the SUV en route to Beaufort Memorial Hospital and followed the vehicle to the emergency room entrance. The victim’s mother, a 23-year-old passenger in the SUV, told police the child had accidentally been shot in the head, and the officer rushed the boy into the emergency room. The medical staff there assessed his condition and transferred him by an air ambulance to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. No charges related to the incident have been filed at this point. “We have not made that decision yet as the investigation is in the early stages,” BPD special services commander Capt. George Erdel said. The police investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact MSgt Charles Raley at 843322-7914, or the Anonymous Tip Line at 843-322-7938. Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. He can also frequently be found playing bass guitar with a couple of local bands. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

Hunting Island lighthouse closed to tourists indefinitely

By Tony Kukulich Damage to stairs and railings in the Hunting Island State Park lighthouse prompted park officials to close the popular tourist attraction to tours until further notice. “It’s a really old facility,” said Park Manager Brandon Goff with South Carolina State Parks. “One of the things we have to do as state park stewards is inspect the facility and make sure we’re taking care of it.” According to Goff, an inspection conducted last week revealed signs of stress in the lighthouse stairs and the railing around the walkway. “The decision was made at that time that in order to keep the public safe; keep the staff safe and take care of the integrity of that historic structure to close it to public tours,” Goff said. “We’re going to keep all of the grounds open. We’re going to keep all of the out parcels open. We have all of our volunteers and docents are staff that are able to interpret the history of the lighthouse. You can walk around the lighthouse. You just can’t climb the lighthouse.” According to the Friends of Hunting Island, Hunting Island State Park receives more than 1 million visitors per year. The park’s 136-foot tall lighthouse is the only

This daytime photo of the iconic Hunting Island Lighthouse was taken in 2015. Photo by Bob Sofaly. one in South Carolina open to the public. Those who are capable can climb the 167-step spiral staircase to the light’s observation deck. When the lighthouse is open, reservations to make the climb are required. Exactly how long the lighthouse will be closed and how much it will cost have yet to be fully determined. “As with any large project, there are a lot of moving pieces,” Goff explained. “We have got a panel created. We put together some heads with

the agency to give ourselves a really good idea how we’re going to monitor progress.” The lighthouse was closed for repairs in May 2003 when cracks were discovered in several of its cast-iron steps. During an 18-month long restoration, construction crews repaired the cracks and installed steel brace reinforcement underneath the stairs. The braces were left unpainted to easily distinguish between the original structure and modern improvements intended to pro-

tect the lighthouse’s historic integrity. “We’re balancing public access and customer service with taking care of historic structures,” Goff said. “That’s a delicate walk to do that.” The original structure was built in 1859. It was intentionally destroyed only a few years later by Confederate troops during the Civil War. Their goal was to prevent Union naval forces from using it during their blockade of the coast. Construction of a replacement light was

completed in 1875. The new lighthouse was constructed of interchangeable cast-iron sections so it could be dismantled should it ever need to be moved. That feature came in handy when in 1889 severe beach erosion made it necessary to relocate the lighthouse 1.3 miles inland. Up until the Hunting Island lighthouse was decommissioned in 1933, light from its Second Order Fresnel lens could be seen as far as 18 miles out to sea. “The lighthouse is a fixture of the park and a fixture of the Lowcountry,” Goff stated. “I feel like (the closure) will have minimal impact to regional tourism. We have virtual reality so you can virtually climb the lighthouse. By offering virtual climbs we may actually generate some additional interest from folks that maybe couldn’t climb to the top of the lighthouse physically.” Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. He can also frequently be found playing bass guitar with a couple of local bands. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

Aldi coming to Beaufort Station development

From staff reports Aldi discount supermarket will be coming to Beaufort next year at the new Beaufort Station, according to an announcement on the City of Beaufort’s Facebook page. The store “will be approximately 21,000-square-feet and will be in one of the outbuildings at Beaufort Station,” the post reads. The Beaufort Station proj-

ect is a 200,000-square-foot shopping center with outparcels on 31 acres located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway. In January, the Morgan Companies announced the signing of leases with four “anchor tenants” – Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less, Ulta Beauty and Old Navy. Site work is expected to

begin this quarter, and the shopping center is expected to be open to the public in the Fall of 2023, according to a media release. Aldi is the name of two German family-owned discount supermarket chains that together boast more than 10,000 stores in 20 countries. The chain, was founded by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht in 1946 split into

two chains in 1960 – Aldi Nord, based in Essen, and Aldi Süd, based in Mülheim. Besides Germany, the U.S. is the only country to have both Aldi chains. In the U.S., Aldi Sud, which operates as Aldi, has more than 1,900 stores, while Aldi Nord operates as Trader Joe’s and has 516 stores. For Beaufort Station leasing inquiries, contact Zach Means with Divaris Real Es-

tate, Inc., at 804-335-0555 or zmeans@divaris.com.

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Brian Denke, front, a 19-year-old Marine from MALS-31 at MCAS Beaufort, jumped out to an early lead and never looked back during Hopeful Horizons’ annual Race4Love fundraiser on Saturday on Cat Island. Denke was the overall winner with a time of 18:19.

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Much of the board’s concern over the building’s design centered on the presence of porches and balconies. The board expressed a desire to see a design devoid of outdoor spaces, a request that drew a reaction from Stewart. “My point when I stood up earlier and said what I said about porches is that Arnie is a talented architect, and we looked at it,” Stewart said. “We think it’s horrible. We think you’ll look at it and you’ll

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think it’s horrible, too, if the issue is to design a building that’s going to work in Beaufort.” Nester noted as he addressed the board, that porches and balconies have been part of the design from the beginning. He argued that the design was previously approved and as such, was not within the purview of the current approval process. “The structure, what you’re looking at, that’s been here since the initial design was presented,” he said. “That has already been decided by previous HRBs.” Despite the argument,

boardmembers voiced concern over the design. “This does not have something that will hold for 200 years,” Prentis said. “It will look bad in 200 years. It will not be an attractive space on Port Republic. This is not also just for the people who live here now. This is for the people who will live here when we’re dead and gone. Listening to the public and the people of the surroundings, yes that’s relevant. But this is a legacy that we’re passing on to the next generation of this city. I can tell you 100% that this will not look good, even in 50 years.”

During the public comment portion of the meeting, developer Graham Trask was among those who spoke in opposition to the project. He suggested that Sutton should recuse himself from the process because his wife rents property from 303 Associates. Additionally, he argued that the entire process should have been delayed until there was a ruling on a pending appeal of the project’s preliminary approval that was granted Dec. 8. After a 10-minute recess, Beaufort City Attorney Bill Harvey addressed the concerns raised by Trask and oth-

The winners of the annual Hopeful Horizons’ Race4Love 5k are Christina Boughton, 29, and Brian Denke, 19. Their winning times were 19:53 and 18:19, respectively. Photos by Bob Sofaly. ers. “The appeal of the December decision does not automatically act as a stay of any further proceedings on this project,” Harvey said. “In other words, there has been no petition. There has been no motion before a judge. There has been no request by any of the appellants in the appeal of the December decision. Speaking of stay, they could have done that and the judge could have issued an order of supersedence. That has not been done. Given that, this proceeding is proper and should be allowed to proceed by state law.” Harvey also stated that the

Ethics Commission ruled informally that there is no conflict related to Sutton’s participation in the proceedings. That ruling came after Sutton requested the commission’s review. Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. He can also frequently be found playing bass guitar with a couple of local bands. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

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Jan Horan, left, steps over the clippings and trimmings as she double checks a flower order while Nancy Prentice and Bill Thompson work together on a large flower arrangement Monday afternoon at Buds & Blooms on Lady’s Island. Thompson, owner of the floral shop, said his shop has gone through more than 2,000 roses since Wednesday, Feb. 9., not to mention thousands more of carnations and assorted lilies. “I have 500 more roses coming in from Charleston … should be here any minute,” he said. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Author tells the story of a small town with a far-reaching impact

By Tony Kukulich A warm crowd of about a dozen people welcomed author Abbiegail Hugine on Saturday, Feb. 12, to the Gullah Geechee Visitors Center in Beaufort, for a book-signing event. Hugine’s first book, “There Must Be Something in the Water: Anthology of the Fourth Generation: Descendants of Green Pond After the Emancipation,” chronicles the impact that 42 residents of the small town of Green Pond, S.C., have made in the world. Located in rural Colle-

ton County, Green Pond boasts a population of just about 2,500 people and still doesn’t have a traffic light. Despite its humble appearance, Hugine tells the stories of many who have gone on to serve in the highest levels of education, government, public service, elected office, entrepreneurship and the medical profession. She hopes her book will inspire readers to believe that greatness can be achieved regardless of one’s background. With her first book done, Hugine is already considering a second book that

will also feature her beloved hometown. The next book, she said, will provide a more intimate look at small-town life and her experience growing up in the rural South. “There Must Be Something in the Water: Anthology of the Fourth Generation: Descendants of Green Pond After the Emancipation” is available locally at the Gullah Geechee Visitors Center as well as Barnes and Noble, and Amazon. Tony Kukulich can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

Author Abbiegail Hugine holds a book signing Saturday, Feb. 12, for her first publication at the Gullah Geechee Visitors Center in Beaufort. Her book, "There Must Be Someting in the Water," chronicles the impact of 42 residents of Green Pond, S.C., who have made a mark in the world. Photo by Tony Kukulich/The Island News.

McLeod adds Beaufort’s Rivera-Vazquez to campaign team From staff reports State Senator Mia McLeod, a Democratic candidate for Governor, has chosen Beaufort’s Mayra Rivera-Vazquez as her Voter and Political Engagement Director. “I am pleased to announce the hiring of Mayra Rivera-Vazquez,” Sen. McLeod said in a release. “Mayra has a wealth of experience, and I’m so proud to have her on my team. I am committed to continuing to staff my campaign with South Carolinians who represent the diversity of our state.” Rivera-Vazquez, a Beaufort resident and Puerto Rico native, is a mother, organizer, and a longtime fixture in the community. As the former chair of the Beaufort County Democratic Party and a 2017 Clyburn Fellow, she brings more than a decade of experience to McLeod’s team. “Bringing in staffers who live in our communities and understand the issues important to everyday South Carolinians is a vital part of our campaign culture. Mayra’s passion and experience make her the best candidate for the job, and I look forward to working with her to activate a statewide coalition for the best candidate in this race,” campaign advisor Heidi Johnson-Young said. Rivera-Vazquez will oversee the campaign’s political outreach and implement its statewide field strategy. “This upcoming election is about leadership, Senator McLeod is the leader we need to bring our people together and make South Carolina a place where everyone can thrive,” Rivera-Vazquez said. “I am honored and humbled to join this extraordinary team and excited to fight for the values and issues that Senator McLeod championed throughout her political career.”

Beaufort County Council taking meetings on the road

From staff reports Beaufort County Council announced Wednesday, Feb. 9, that seven council meetings would be held in various locations around the County starting this month on Hilton Head Island. "This council must stay connected to the citizens it serves," Beaufort County Council Chairman Joe Passiment said in a release. "By taking the Council to locations around the County, it

will help us better understand all the citizens' concerns." Afor each meeting, the caucus begins at 5 p.m., and the regular session begins at 6 p.m. All meetings will continue to be broadcast on The County Channel.

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Sept. 26: St. Helena Library

April 25: Buckwalter Recreation Center

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June 27: Hilton Head Island Library

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Oct. 24: Council Chambers

Dec. 12: Council Chambers Citizen Comment Citizens attending can sign up for Citizen Comment upon arrival. Anyone who wishes to speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the

meeting will limit their comments to no longer than three minutes (a total of 15 minutes) and will address Council in a respectful manner appropriate to the decorum of the meeting, refraining from the use of profane, abusive, or obscene language. Location addresses • Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29926 • Hilton Head High Audi-

torium, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29926 • St. Helena Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, S.C. 29920 • Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Beaufort, S.C. 29906 • Buckwalter Rec., 905 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, S.C. 29910

County hosting virtual public meeting on Airport Frontage Road

From staff reports Beaufort County is hosting a virtual public meeting through Wednesday, March 16, to present the proposed design for Airport Frontage Road Phase 1 improvements. This project was approved in the 2018 One Cent Sales Tax Referendum

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the ground, she is kicked and threatened. “Can I get up now, please?” she asks before being allowed to leave. Another student is seen walking in on the assault, but appears to make no effort to summon help. The video ends as the victim gets off the ground. Neither the school nor the BPD released information on

passed by County residents. This is the second public meeting for the project. The project is estimated to cost $4,980,303.80. The project is a two-lane urban section with an 8-foot multi-use path on one side. It also includes a traffic signal and left turn lane im-

provements on U.S. 21 (Sea Island Parkway). The proposed project will improve access to Lost Island Road by creating a connection to the traffic signal at Airport Circle/Sea Island Parkway intersection. "Participating in public meetings is a great way for

where in the building the attack occurred. “Although we cannot comment on individual student discipline matters or an active law enforcement investigation, the district will be taking appropriate action,” said Candace Bruder, BCSD director of communications. Parents of Lady’s Island Middle School students were made aware of the incident by a voicemail left by the school principal, Chavon Browne. “We do not condone any acts of violence in our school

and strive to provide a safe, productive learning environment for our students each day,” Browne said in her message. Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. He can also frequently be found playing bass guitar with a couple of local bands. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

citizens to actively engage and provide input in the decision making process of community projects," Capital Projects Coordinator Brittanee Fields said in a release. "Beaufort County voters passed this referendum so now they have four weeks to voice their

comments, concerns and suggestions and learn more about the impact this project will have in their community." The virtual public meeting presents the proposed plans outlining the project. Visit www.beaufortcountypenny.com/meetings/ to

participate in the meeting and submit your comments on the project by Wednesday, March 16. For questions or persons requiring additional assistance due to language barriers, contact the Capital Projects Department at 843255-2700.

The bus and visitor’s entrance to Lady’s Island Middle School on U.S. 21. Photo by Bob Sofaly. FEBRUARY 17–23, 2022

NEWS

New marker erected for Battle of Port Royal Island

From staff reports Recently, three members of the Beaufort Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution – Frank Gibson, Professor Larry Rowland and Jody Henson – met with Beaufort County Passive Parks Manager Stephanie Niged and South Carolina Battle Ground Preservation Trust archaeologist MIke Yianopoulos on the battlefield site of the Battle of Port Royal Island, fought on Feb 3, 1779 in Beaufort. With a confirmation of the battlefield's location, it was decided that the S.C. Historical Marker for the battle needed to be relocated, and a site was determined that day. On Feb. 3, nine members of the Chapter, along with General Vice President Ivan

Bennett of The Sons of Revolution, met in the morning hours on U.S. Highway 21 in Beaufort to place a wreath at the S.C. Historical Marker's new location near the old Harris Pillow factory, honoring and memorializing the Battle of Port Royal Island on it's 243rd anniversary. The Battle is listed with other sites throughout the state where America’s independence was secured in South Carolina across its swamps, fields, woods and mountains. These events of 1779-1782 directly led to victory in the Revolutionary War. We call this The Liberty Trail, developed through a partnership between the American Battlefield Trust and the South Carolina Bat-

Beaufort Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution members (from left) Ivan Bennett, Tom Burnett, Jody Henson. Harold Mills, Frank Gibson, Peter Somerville, President Mike Monahan, Tom Wilson and Michael Keyserling stand with the new S.C. Historical Marker for The Battle of Port Royal Island. Photo by Don Starkey. tleground Trust — connecting battlefields across South Carolina and telling the cap-

tivating and inspiring stories of this transformative chapter of American history.

Beaufort Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Past President Frank Gibson (left), Beaufort County Passive Parks Manager Stephanie Nagid, Mike Yianopoulos of the S.C. Battle Ground Trust and historian Larry Rowland marking the new location for the S.C. Historical Marker for The Battle of Port Royal Island. Photo by Jody Henson.

world premieres. That’s never happened before.” As always, the Tuckers credit all the interest from first time attendees to positive word of mouth from the festival’s growing legion of alumni. “Some of those who

attended last year said they felt very safe and commended our safety efforts,” Ron said. “They’ve passed this to the filmmakers who will be new to Beaufort, so I think that raises everyone’s comfort level. We’ll do the best we can with the condi-

tions presented at the time. It’s a moving target and we’re very mindful of how quickly things can change. We’re optimistic that all will go well. To quote Clint Eastwood, we’re prepared to “improvise, adapt, and overcome.”

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from page A1 making in the Lowcountry, a heritage that includes iconic films like “The Big Chill” and “Forrest Gump” and big screen adaptations of Beaufort’s favorite adopted son, Pat Conroy’s novels, “The Great Santini” and “Prince of Tides.” Pat was a big fan of the fest, and I’m pretty sure he might’ve agreed to do a cameo when BIFF alumni VW Scheich and Uyen Le did shoot a movie in Beaufort. I did. “Stars Fell on Alabama” filmed in November 2019 and became one of the biggest streaming hits of lockdown. Ironically, cameras will roll on the sequel while this year’s festival showcases the next class of filmmakers. This time, however, they’ll shoot in Georgia because South Carolina lawmakers still can’t grasp the value of a green industry that pours cash into the economy and promotes tourism. Moving on. Through it all, Ron and Rebecca Tucker have been the ringmasters of this annual circus. About a decade ago the show moved across the river to the historic USC Beaufort campus in downtown Beaufort and the thing blew up. From a few hundred attendees the first year to more than 16,000 in 2020 – just before lockdown. “From a strictly planning and logistics point of view,” Ron said, “the 2022 prep has been a roller coaster ride. BIFF 2020 was our most successful festival ever with nearly every record shattered. We were one of the last in-person film festivals before everything shut down in March. “BIFF 2021 was a trip into the Twilight Zone. We were one of the first film festivals to have an in-person event, post-lockdown. We didn’t know what to expect as far as ticket sales, attendance, etc. It was a case of ‘build it and they will come …’ And come they did.” Last year’s BIFF was a streamlined, socially distanced affair at a smaller venue. This year marks a homecoming as the event moves back to the USCB Center for the Arts to celebrate its Sweet 16. “At least we’re getting back to doing what we know,” Rebecca said, “and that is a relief.” This year’s enormous slate of films runs Wednesday morning through Saturday night. As we go to press, nearly 100 filmmakers are expected to attend from all over the U.S., the UK, Canada and Brazil. And according to the Tuckers this may be the best year ever to be a movie buff at BIFF. “It was the most difficult it has ever been to make

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Ron and Rebecca Tucker the final selections,” Ron said. “Lots of regional film filmmakers are on the final list and for the first time the animation category does not have a student entry. They’re all from professional animators. But most notable is that we have 14

For a look at Beaufort International Film Festival history through the years, visit www.Lcweekly.com. To get the schedule, purchase tickets and volunteer for the 16th annual Beaufort International Film Festival, visit www.Beaufortfilmfestival.com.

NEWS & BUSINESS

Lowcountry Land Trust protects Sheldon Plantation From staff reports If you are one of the many Beaufort County residents who often visit the Old Sheldon Church Ruins, it appears one of your favorite sites in the Lowcountry will be a little more protected for years to come. Last week, the Lowcountry Land Trust (LLT) announced in a release on its website the permanent protection of 240 acres – Sheldon Plantation – surrounding the Old Sheldon Church Ruins, a nationally significant historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The protected property fronts Old Sheldon Church Road. The protection of Sheldon Plantation guarantees that development will never threaten one of the most treasured sites in the Lowcountry. The conservation easement also advances a stated goal of the 2010 Beaufort County Comprehensive Plan to “preserve the outstanding historic, natural, and scenic resources of Old Sheldon Church Road.” “The opportunity to protect land in the Lowcountry is an

The 240-acre tract surrounds Old Sheldon Church Ruins

Old Sheldon Church was built between 1745 and 1755 and has been burned twice. File photo. honor in all cases. When the land is adjacent to sites such as Old Sheldon Church, it speaks to the distinct public benefit of conservation easements. I cannot personally imagine anything but native forest and vegetation surrounding this historic landmark, and now it

will remain that way in perpetuity because of the landowner’s commitment to protect the property,” Lowcountry Land Trust President and CEO Ashley Demosthenes said in a release. “As coastal South Carolina continues to be one of the fastest growing

regions in the country, it is imperative that land is set aside to provide undeveloped, open space that preserves wildlife habitat, mitigates flooding, enhances water quality, buffers historic resources, and so on.” Conserving Sheldon Plantation adds to the remarkable

mosaic of protected lands in the ACE Basin, a 1.5 million acre watershed recognized by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a priority focus area for wildlife, and national success story of landscape-scale conservation and public-private partnerships. “Old Sheldon Church is a local and national treasure,” Sheldon Plantation owner and easement donor Christine Jacobs said in the release. “I am honored and proud to protect this newly acquired portion of Sheldon Plantation, and to be a small part in the larger plan to preserve and protect the Ace Basin. LLT, as a group, were not only helpful but a great resource as we sought to protect this land for generations to come. Together with the Parish of St. Helena we share the common goal of protecting this sacred land in perpetuity.” Old Sheldon Church was built between 1745 and 1755 and was originally known as Prince William’s Parish Church. Centuries later, only the building’s outer walls and Greek-inspired pillars remain.

The building was burned by the British during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt in 1826, only to be desecrated again during the Civil War. With the conservation of Sheldon Plantation, the Church will remain in its historical state and the rural character of the area will persist. The property on which the ruins sit is privately owned and managed by the Parish Church of St. Helena in Beaufort. The Reverend Shay Gaillard, rector of the Parish Church of St. Helena said, “It is a relief to know that the church’s property is stabilized by the protection of the surrounding 240 acres. It is a sacred spot where parishioners and visitors come to worship, or to simply gaze at the historic ruins, and experience the beauty of this space. Generations to come will benefit from the adjacent landowner’s charitable gift of a conservation easement on the surrounding land. Stewardship and conservation of God’s Creation are hallmarks of the Christian life.”

Hampton Long joins Charles Schwab

From staff reports Hampton Long has recently joined the Charles Schwab office in Bluffton as a Financial Consultant In his new role, he will provide wealth management and investing help and guidance to Schwab clients through financial planning discussions and personalized portfolio consultations. Prior to joining Schwab,

Long spent 12 years in the financial services industry, most recently as a financial advisor and consultant at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Long earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from Harvard University and graduated from the Vanderbilt University Law School. A life-long learner, Long has also taken additional coursework in the areas

of corporate finance, accounting, private equity, and macroeconomics. Hampton holds his Series 7 and Series 66 SecuriHampton ty licenses. Long Long was raised in the Northeast, lived abroad on two

First Federal Bank announces 60 Days of Giving

From staff reports First Federal Bank, with branches in Port Royal and on Lady’s Island, has announced it will donate to 60 non-profit organizations over a period of 60 days. Founded in 1962, 2022 marks First Federal Bank’s 60th anniversary of being a community bank. To celebrate, bank employees will nominate local organizations and one winner will be drawn each day for 60 days – $1,000 will be donated to each of the winners. On the 60th day, the non-profit drawn will receive a grand prize of $6,000 to conclude the 60 days of giving. “First Federal Bank is the

only mutual bank charted in the state of Florida and is committed to supporting local non-profit organization,” First Federal Bank President and CEO John Medina said in a release. “Recognizing and supporting the work of charities strengthens our towns and underscores our commitment to remaining a financially stable member of the community.” Originally founded to offer savings accounts and make home loans to its neighbors, First Federal Bank has a long

legacy of giving. “Our customers and community partners inspire us to give back, while providing the best, personable banking experience. 60 days of giving is a perfect example of that giving culture,” said Stephanie McClendon, EVP and Chief of Community Banking and a 23 year veteran of First Federal. To learn more about First Federal Bank and the ways they give, visit ffbf.com or like the banks’ social media pages.

separate occasions, and relocated to the Lowcountry more than 10 years ago. He and his wife have a young daughter and recently moved to Bluffton from Beaufort. With a deep commitment to service, Long serves as Board Chairman for the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation, is a past board member for the Beaufort County Open Land

Trust, and previously served as Chairman of the St. John’s Lutheran Church Endowment. In his spare time, Long enjoys fishing, history, and studying current events. Long is thrilled to join Fred Gaskin and Ben Witcher in the Bluffton Branch of Charles Schwab located at 67 Towne Drive in The Belfair Towne Village complex. As a provid-

er of full-service brokerage services, the branch offers investors local access to a full suite of investing and personal finance guidance, tools and products. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Long, call us at 843-473-3620 or visit our branch online at Schwab.com/Bluffton.

Walmart hosting hiring events through February

From staff reports Walmart is hosting onthe-spot interviews at hiring events in the Hilton Head/Beaufort/Savannah area every Thursday through the end of February. The events are being held at 11 local Walmart Supercenters and the process is quick and easy.Candidates simply need to apply for positions in advance at Walmart.com/careers or by texting “jobs” to 240240, and then show up for their interview. The hiring events run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., each Thursday (Feb. 17 and Feb. 24). The hiring events are

taking place at five S.C. Walmart Supercenters:

Store 728 – 25 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head Store 1383 – 350 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort Store 2832 – 4400 Hwy 278, Hardeeville Store 6395 – 4 Bluffton Road, Bluffton Store 7181 – 265 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort Walmart is hiring for a variety of full-time positions, including hourly team associate and team lead hourly supervisor roles, as well as salaried overnight coach

roles. Walmart offers competitive pay and great benefits. The average hourly associate makes more than $16.40 an hour, while salaried coach roles start at $55,000 a year. Full-time associates work consistent, predictable schedules and qualify for total rewards and benefits plans that include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, no-cost counseling and access to a free college degree, with Walmart paying for 100 percent of the cost of tuition and books through its Live Better U program.

Design Review Board approves school project, defers apartment project By Tony Kukulich Two projects went before the City of Beaufort Design Review Board (DRB) during the board’s Feb. 10 meeting, resulting in different outcomes for the applicants. The WaterCrest Multi-family Development submitted an application to the DRB seeking preliminary approval. The proposed 37.7-acre apartment complex consists of 21 buildings, 528 housing units, 18 garage buildings, a clubhouse, a pool house and a maintenance building planned for 211 Broad River Blvd. Procedural missteps by project representatives led the DRB to defer consideration of the application until a special meeting can be scheduled later this month. The project received conceptual approval from the DRB in November 2021. That approval included 25 staff recommendations for

changes to the plan as it was presented at that time. Steve Andrews of Andrews Engineering made the application for preliminary approval and addressed the board. He stated that the project’s architects agreed with 21 of the 25 staff recommendations. Andrews then requested the board issue preliminary approval and address the four open items during the final approval process. The architects were not present at the meeting to discuss the outstanding recommendations, and the DRB members appeared lukewarm to the idea. The meeting took another turn when Andrews stated that he wanted to present a new site plan that differed from the plan submitted with the application. While the board may have been willing to entertain Andrews’ first request, this wrinkle proved untenable for the board.

DRB members expressed concern that neither the board nor the public had time to review the plan before the meeting. “I’m thinking there’s kind of two things going on, both of which sound like more time is needed,” DRB Vice Chair Kimberly McFann said. “One is more time for you all to negotiate with staff on four items. The other thing is this new site plan, which I don't know if it’s been presented to staff. None of us have seen it before today. I agree with Benjie (Morillo – DRB chair) that that is something that should be available to us in advance, and to the public.” Representatives from the project urged the board to continue with the preliminary approval process, but they balked at the suggestion. The DRB voted unanimously to take up the matter in its entirety during a spe-

cial meeting rather than wait until the regularly scheduled March meeting – a concession to the applicant’s concern over timing. Another motion was made to schedule a working session to specifically review the new site plan. The vote on that motion split 2-2, and as such, it was not approved. “We realize this was a big ask, and unorthodox,” Andrews concluded. “We appreciate you all talking through it. We have direction to move forward, so we’re appreciative of that.” A request for final approval of an 18,800-square foot fellowship hall and gymnasium planned for 302 Burroughs Ave., the location of Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, enjoyed more success. The board granted approval unanimously. The project represents Phase 1 of a three-phase master plan for the school’s

four-acre site. “We’ve got three phases,” said Ryan Lyle of Andrews Engineering, the project applicant. “One is what is before you today. Phase two is the construction of the new school. Phase three involves demolishing the old school and constructing in its place a sports field.” Lyle added that the second phase of the project was not expected to start for eight years. The project received preliminary approval with conditions when it went before the DRB in November 2021. Reaction to those conditions were the basis of the review for final approval. “The project did change a little bit since you saw it last,” said project architect Steve Stowers of Architecture 101. “When we left here last time we had a recommendation to adjust some of the vertical elements that were on the ex-

terior of the building. As we were working through that process and studying it, we decided, ‘Gosh, this is actually detrimental to the overall design.’ We reached out to staff and said, ‘We’re thinking about doing this.’ In the end, we all agreed we’d made a better building.” While the board discussed the project for nearly an hour, McFann moved that final approval be granted with relatively minor conditions, and the rest of the board agreed. Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. He can also frequently be found playing bass guitar with a couple of local bands. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com. FEBRUARY 17–23, 2022

ARTS & EDUCATION

Appalatin coming to Fripp Island

By Margit Resch “Appalatin,” you ask? “What is that?” “Well, it’s a mixture of …” “Wait, wait, I know. It’s a mixture of Appalachian and Latin American food, like hoe cake and Peruvian fried guinea pig.” “Hmm … you are close. It is a mixture, indeed. A tasteful mixture of something Appalachian and something Latin American. But not food.” “Hmm. Clothing?” “No.” “Art?” “You are getting closer.” “Music?” “Yes, you got it.” Appalatin (5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, Fripp Island Community Centre) is a band that mixes Appalachian folk tunes and bluegrass with a variety of Latin American music. And, not surprisingly, the band is composed of six musicians hailing from Kentucky and three Central and South American countries: Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Kyle Long from NUVO, an Indianapolis publication dedicated to art and leisure, describes Appalatin’s musical art like this: “Appalatin have reinvented traditional Appalachian music by infus-

Appalatin, composed of six musicians hailing from Kentucky and three Central and South American countries, is a band that mixes Appalachian folk tunes and bluegrass with a variety of Latin American music. Submitted photo. ing Latin rhythm and song into the rural folk form. It's a surprisingly seductive blend of bluegrass bolero and countrified cumbia.” Laura Shine from WFPK Radio Louisville calls Appalatin “unique,” and she just raves about them. “We are so lucky to call them ours even though they belong to the world at large,” she said. “They are also one of the best live bands I've ever seen.” The six Appalatin musicians play an amazing number of different musical instruments: harmonica, mandolin, guitar, upright bass, and charango, which is

a small Andean stringed instrument of the lute family. Some of them you may never have heard, such as the indigenous Andean flutes: the quena, akin to the pan flute; the bamboo flute; the tarka, which resembles a recorder; and percussion instruments such as bongos, guiros, congas, cajóns and the Brazilian bass drum surdo. “Our shows are almost like a Smithsonian Institute exhibition of musical instruments,” Kentucky native string-player Yani Vozos said. And let’s not forget their voices. They sing beautifully — in a number of languages, no less.

Needless to say, each member of the group took a different path to Louisville before the turn of the aughts. Kentucky-born Vozos learned Spanish in Honduras during a Peace Corps trip. His lingual education is similar to that of Marlon Obando, who was raised in Nicaragua. They have both written songs with Spanish and English lyrics. Percussionist Steve Sizemore said that living in South America for two years just entered his soul. Now he is almost fluent in Spanish and more than fluent in a variety of percussion instruments. Fernando Moya had already performed with the traditional Andean group Andes Manta before he developed his skills on wooden flutes and charango as a member of Appalatin. Louis de Leon is the one you hear wailing on harmonica, a skill he picked up while living in Guatemala. He also plays a number of African percussion instruments, which he pulls out of a sticker-plastered suitcase. You tell me what kind of stickers after you’ve seen Appalatin play on Fripp. They all crossed paths in 2009 in Louisville. Given their backgrounds and pas-

WANT TO GO? What: Appalatin When: 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27 Where: Fripp Island Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. Tickets: Adults $30 (credit cards accepted), students free thanks to the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund. More info: Visit www. frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-838-1777 for more information.

sions, their love for the rich Afro-Cuban music of the Buena Vista Social Club, it seemed destined that they merge. Last year, they were joined by bassist Luke McIntosh, who observed perceptively, “I definitely see parallels between roots music and the kind of Latin music we play. It’s really not quite as strange a fusion as people think.” The band has performed at some of their region’s most prestigious venues and in different regional and national radio shows. Since the release of their first album in 2011, they shared the stage with Red Baraat, Sam Bush, Claire Lynch, The Black Lilies, La Santa Cecilia, and Ben Sollee. Their next album from 2013 features original music and interpretations of traditional

songs from their native regions in Kentucky, Central America and the Andes. On this recording, Appalatin express their many talents with a bilingual shift between languages, styles, and vibes. The band released its third studio-recorded album in 2018, with an engaging acoustic sound that inspires audience participation, e.g. dancing, singing, hand clapping and foot stomping. The band members talk in detail about the instruments they play, the rhythms, the culture they come from, and the meaning and message in their songs. Appalatin will play at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Fripp Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. It is sponsored by Fripp Island Friends of Music (FIFOM) and supported by the S.C. Arts Commission. It benefits FIFOM’s Music-in-the-Schools program. Tickets are $30 for adults (credit cards accepted), and students are free thanks to the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund. FIFOM hopes to be able to offer its usual complimentary catered reception after the performance. Go to www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-8381777 for more information.

Work of featured artist Gorman to be displayed at BAA From staff reports A good painting evokes a mood or remembrance of a special visit, vacation, or happening. It graces a wall in order to remind us of a favorite location, and leave us with a “souvenir,” as the French would say. Frank Gorman has painted local scenes that capture bright color and invite us to ponder nature and ease ourselves into these delectable saltwater scenes. Gorman is Beaufort Art Association’s next featured

Blue Horizon is a collection of peaceful coastal landscapes artist, and his a collection of his coastal landscapes – Blue Horizon – will be the subject of a two-month-long exhibit at Beaufort Art Association from March 1 to April 30. There is an opening reception to coincide with First Friday on Bay Street from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 4. The exhibit is open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. The Lowcountry gives many opportunities to be close to nature and is the frequent subject of Gorman’s

Tybee Island Light paintings. One sees ocean, rivers, marshland, and experiences moving waters and changing tides. Add to this Spartina grasses, Palmetto trees, and sturdy Live Oaks with Spanish

moss, and one has a unique landscape of the Lowcountry. These vast skies are home to Egrets, Osprey, Pelicans, and Seagulls, who soar high and skim low above the changing waters, searching for a variety of delicious seafood, and live in these canvases. Originally from Chicago and having lived in Indiana, Michigan, Florida, and now South Carolina, Gorman has been a registered Architect for more than 50 years, designing buildings and living/

working in more than 20 countries. Since retirement, he volunteers by architecturally designing/master planning schools, universities, and hospitals in developing countries, with Engineering Ministries International, a non-profit agency. Gorman studied at the University of Illinois, the Art Institute of Chicago, and in France. In retirement, he expanded his love of painting to doing acrylics and oils on canvas. He has produced more than 130

WANT TO GO? What: Blue Horizon: A collection of peaceful coastal landscaped by Frank Gorman Where: Beaufort Art Association, 913 Bay Street, Beaufort When: March 1 to April 30 Opening Reception: 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 4

paintings, and sold more than 40. His work is shown in galleries in Michigan and South Carolina.

Beaufort County School District adopts DHEC’s Test to Stay Program

From staff reports Beginning this week, Beaufort County School District has started implementing DHEC’s Test to Stay (TTS) program so employees and students who are identified as close contacts can continue teaching and learning and avoid quarantine if the following criteria are met: • They have no symptoms • Must wear a mask through Day 10 • Take one COVID-19 test between days 5-7 and provide the results via the DHEC Attesta-

tion Form to the school before Day 8 Although schools do not administer COVID-19 tests, there are two options for testing: • At-home rapid-test: The District has an available a supply of free at-home rapid-test kits from DHEC that are available for parents to test their students. Both employees and parents can request a test kit from the school nurse. • Test at a community health venue (e.g. doc-

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Polaris Tech gets go-ahead to expand

The State Charter School Board of Directors on Monday authorized Polaris Tech in Ridgeland to expand to serve 250 more students in kindergarten through Grade 4, effective with the 2023 school year. The approval enables Polaris Tech Charter School to serve students from kindergarten through graduation to better prepare them academically and for careers and college. “We are thrilled by the State Charter Board’s careful review of our application and approval,” said retired Air Force Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton, Chairman of the Polaris Tech board who helped found

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the school and who is a graduate of the Jasper County public school system. “We have been laying this groundwork for the past year and it was a central point of discussion when we hired Dr. Fred Hunter last spring to be our new executive director,” Newton said. “We thrive on creating new opportunities to help the young people of Jasper County and the Lowcountry.” As part of the increase in grade levels, Polaris Tech leaders will expand the facility with a new school structure to be built in front of the current middle and high school on Grays Highway in Ridgeland. The 25,700 square-foot, two-story, 12-classroom and competition gym addition is in design stages now and is expected to break ground

tor’s office, pharmacy, DHEC): Submit the test result to the school. Required test results for employees and students must be provided to their school prior to Day 8. If the employee or student develops symptoms at any time, they must isolate immediately, report symptoms to the school, and await further guidance. Steps to take if an individual is exposed and has no symptoms: If an employee or student is exposed to someone who has tested positive to COVID-19 and they have no symptoms*

(regardless of vaccination status), below are the steps to follow as required by DHEC: 1. Notify the school nurse if deemed a close contact outside of the school environment by using the BCSD Online COVID Reporting form. 2. Continue to attend school unless symptoms* develop 3. Wear a mask through Day 10 A. If the employee/ student is NOT vaccinated and/ or was not positive within the last 90

days, DHEC requires they get a COVID-19 test between days 5-7 and complete steps 4 and 5 below. B. If the student/ employee is fully/ maximally vaccinated or has documentation of a positive test for COVID-19 within the last 90 days, they do NOT have to complete steps 4 and 5. 3. Administer a COVD-19 test on Day 5.

4. Submit test results to the school prior to Day 8. A. If negative, submit test result to the school via the DHEC Attestation Form prior to Day 8 and continue to attend school while wearing a mask through Day 10. B. If positive, isolate immediately, submit test result to the school, and await further guidance. For more information about DHEC’s TTS program, please see: https://bit.ly/34F38N2.

this summer. About 250 additional student seats will be available for grades K-4 in addition to the current 300 who attend Polaris Tech’s Grades 5-12.

grees to approximately 3,700 students in 50 programs of study.

A gold star recognition certificate is awarded to non-cadet students who meet the requirements; veteran and active duty students are also awarded challenge coins.

ate — 371 students received a master’s degree and/or graduate certificate, and 969 students received a bachelor’s degree, associate degree and/ or undergraduate certificate. Beaufort’s Michael S. Haga earned a Masters of Business Administration, Project Management. There were four area students who earned undergraduate degrees: • Giselle Lynn Gonzalez, Social Psychology, Beaufort • Eduardo Antonio Gutierrez, Management, Beaufort • Charles K. Raley II, Criminal Justice Administration, Beaufort • Matthew J. Rennolds, Criminal Justice Administration/Law Enforcement, Seabrook

Beaufort’s Johnson named to USC Aiken Dean's List

Beaufort’s Kaiya Johnson has been named to the University of South Carolina Aiken Dean's List for Fall 2021. To earn this distinction, Johnson had to be enrolled as a full-time student and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5. Johnson's major is Secondary Education. USC Aiken, a comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master's de-

Gold stars for Fall 2021 awarded to Citadel cadets and students

Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the fall 2021 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's dean's list. The more than 650 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2021 semester include three students from Beaufort: Elliott Ruoff, Thomas Conrad and Jonathan Lehman.

5 area students among Park University’s Fall 2021 Graduates

Park University has announced its Fall 2021 graduates. The list of graduates includes those from the University’s flagship campus in Parkville, Mo., as well as its 40 additional campuses across the country and online worldwide. Park hosted its Kansas City Area Fall Commencement ceremony on Dec. 11. The University had 1,340 students eligible to gradu-

WHAT’S HAPPENING Hunting Island State Park Nature Center February naturalist programs

All programs are free with park admission. Call 843-838-7437 for information or reservations. Tuesday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m., Nature Center. Discover some of the wildlife found around Hunting Island as represented by the animal ambassadors. (all ages); Traces of Wild Ruffians – 12:30-1:30 p.m., Nature Center. Find ut what mammals are rummaging through Hunting Island and learn how to identify mammal tracks. (ages 7 to 12); Beach Walk – 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse. Walk along the beach with a naturalist to learn more about the treasures from the ocean. (all ages) (not held on Feb. 8). Wednesday: Creature Feature – 10:3011 a.m.; Turtle Talk – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Learn about the variety of turtles on Hunting Island. (all ages); Walk With a Naturalist – 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Enjoy a 0.7-mile scenic walk that ends at Little Hunting Island, which you can explore on your own. Wear walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. (limited to 15 walkers) Call by noon the previous day for reservations. Thursday: Creature Feature – 10:3011 a.m.; Gator Gab – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Congregate around our modern-day dinosaurs and watch our vicious hunters eat a delicious meal. (all ages); What a Wharf – 2:30-3 p.m., Nature Center. Walk down the pier and learn how Hunting Island and its ecosystems came to be. (all ages). Friday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Serpent Exploration – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Get a chance to fight your fears and touch a snake or two. (all ages); Beach Walk – 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse. Saturday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Sea Turtle Discovery – 2-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Four species of sea turtles are found on the S.C. coast, and one is the state reptile. (all ages); Walk With a Naturalist – 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center.

Tour Historic Fort Fremont

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www. fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@ bcgov.net.

Port Royal Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http:// www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.

“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women

9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843-521-1904 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.

Artists That Teach instructor show

Through Feb. 25, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Art League Academy is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. There will also be an artists reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19 that is free and open to the public. Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy. For more information, call 843842-5738.

Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 25. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore as guide. Learn about the different types of wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@ foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org, follow us on Facebook

THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 20) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Uncharted (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) and Spider Man No Way Home (PG-13, 9:30 p.m.) on Screen 1 and Dog (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) and Moonfall (PG-13, 9:00 p.m.) on Screen 2. Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein.com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Management would appreciate the wearing of masks while in the concession stand. “Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads. “We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.” A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in. Upcoming movies include The Batman (March 4). – Staff reports

at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.

Sea Island Quilt Guild

6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, Carteret Street United Methodist Church, 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Sea Island Quilt Guild will be meeting “In Person.” Group will also meet by Zoom for those who are not able to make it to the meeting. February is challenge month. Everyone who is entering the “Happy Quilt” challenge will be bringing their quilts to show and hope to win a prize.

CPR training

8 a.m to noon, Saturday, Feb. 19, March 26, April 9, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

Beaufort TEA Party Meeting

5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 21, Fuji's Restaurant, 97A Sea Island Parkway, Lady's Island. Guest speakers include County Council Vice Chair Paul Sommerville, who will speak on the new Redistricting Map and what it means to citizens. The final vote is Feb. 24. Sheila Roemeling, founder and Executive Director of Fresh Start Healing Heart. Her goal is to protect children with H4563 ( a cyber sexual harassment bill) and H4535 (an amendment about Device Filter Bill). For more information, visit our website at www.BeaufortTEAParty.com or email us at BeaufortTEAParty@gmail.com.

Pray-Sing-Shout: The History of the Prayer/ Prays House in the Gullah Geechee Community

11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22, The Learning Center, 913 West Street, Beaufort. Free and open to the public. Two presentations. Presented by the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. Researcher and cultural preservationist Victoria A. Smalls will discuss the significance of Prayer Houses in building Gullah Geechee communities. The presentation will include images of Prayer Houses still existing in Beaufort County and images of artwork by local and regional artists depicting these Houses of Worship. For more information, email info@gullahgeecheecorridor.org.

Fripp Audubon Club’s Ten Eyck Lecture Series

7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd. In his presentation “The Berry Conundrum: Birds and Their Berries,” retired Massachusetts Audubon Society naturalist Bob Speare will describe how landscaping with native versus non-native plants affects songbirds. What happens when an introduced species produces a greater number of flowers, fruits, and seeds – could this potentially be a greater food supply for birds? What about the nutritional value of food produced by native vs. non-native plants? He’ll address these questions and discuss how we can all make a positive impact on the birds in our yards and local areas. There will be no Meet & Greet. The program will begin at 7 in the Chapel with Club announcements followed by Bob's program. Masks are required in the Chapel. Off island visitors are welcome – receive pass at gate. Visit us at www.islc.net/audubon/ or contact us at frippaudubonclub@gmail.com.

Beaufort Republican Women’s Club Membership Drive Luncheon

11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, Carolina

PUBLIC ASKED TO HELP DETAIL FLOODING IN THE POINT AND DOWNTOWN If you live in The Point or Downtown neighborhoods, the City of Beaufort needs your help to document any past experience with flooding. The City has posted a survey, which can be found at https://bit.ly/3rPYnsI, that allows residents or businesses to detail information about past flooding incidents in these neighborhoods. You can input one survey report per flooding experience. You must fill out your name and address and contact information, so that Davis & Floyd, the engineering firm now conducting a drainage study of this area, can follow up. The Point/Downtown neighborhoods will be the site of the City of Beaufort’s next major stormwater infrastructure project to lessen destructive flooding. At 10 a.m., on Friday, Feb. 18, a public meeting will be held at City Council chambers, where Project Manager Neal Pugliese will update the public with information about the drainage study being conducted in these neighborhoods. The meeting will include a brief presentation and a question-and-answer session.

virus, regardless of whether you ever showed symptoms. You will be able to see their results approximately two to five days after donating by logging into OneBlood’s donor portal at www.oneblood. org. If you test positive for the antibody, you will be eligible to become COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor. All donors will receive a OneBlood gift and a $10 eGift card. Plus, a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. OneBlood takes extra precautions to ensure that the donation process is safe from the COVID-19 virus including extra cleanings, wearing masks, etc. All time slots are currently available. Contact District Governor-elect Bob Gross, at bob@beaufortgroup.com or call 843-321-0196 and indicate the time slot that best suits you.

The Pickled Eagle pickleball tournament

Room, Dataw Island Club, 123 Dataw Dr., St. Helena Island. Jessica M. Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, will be the featured speaker. Vaughan has testified before Congress many times and has appeared on NPR, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and PBS’s News Hour. The cost of the buffet luncheon is $35 and is by reservation only. To reserve a seat, please mail a check to BRWC, P.O. Box 1835, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 by February 16. For further information, call Diane Roney at 843-838-4972.

8 a.m., Saturday, March 12, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $40, $5 for each additional division, three divisions total. Double elimination. Skill division 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles. Singles, two divisions. Age divisions – skill divisions but limited to 50+, 60+, 70+. Proceeds benefit Beaufort High School Tennis. To register online, go to pickleballtournaments.com and search for pickledeagle. Register online and get a free T-shirt.

Full 30-hour lifeguard training

Beaufort County Library Special Programs

March 4-7 & 13; April 22-25 & May 1; May 13-16 & 22, location TBD. Cost is $170. Schedule: Thursday 4 p.m. – swim test; Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 8-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufortjasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page. See Frank Hamilton for lifeguard recertification dates and times.

FUN WOMEN 5K Race

8 a.m., Saturday, March 5, Newcastle and Bay Street, Downtown Beaufort. The certified 5K course will run through downtown and across the scenic Woods Bridge. This race is part of USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts’ Women’s Wellness Retreat (March 18 and 19, 2022). Our mission is to elevate, empower, enlighten and enrich all women. Topics include financial, spiritual, physical and mental wellness. Register at https://bit.ly/3qjg1V9.

Maye River Quilters

10 a.m., Saturday, March 5, Church of the Palms, 1419 Okatie Highway. The wearing of masks is encouraged. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244. To attend the meeting as a guest, send an RSVP email to mayerivequilters@gmail. com.

Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast

1 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 5, Live Oak Park, Port Royal. All you can eat local oysters from 1 to 8 p.m. Live music by "The Entertainers" (4-7 p.m.) and "Steel Rail Express" (8-10 p.m.). Free kids zone (Ages 5 to 12) from 1 to 10 p.m. Two Live Auctions. Tickets are $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. To purchase tickets or beverage cups, visit https://bit.ly/3rS4FZ2. Tickets are non-refundable, and music is subject to change in the case of inclement weather.

Sea Island Rotary Club Community Service blood drive

9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, Big Red Bloodmobile, Hilton Garden Inn, Beaufort. Future donation dates will be Tuesday, June 14; Tuesday, Aug. 23; and Tuesday, Nov. 15. OneBlood is testing all blood donations for the COVID-19 antibody. The antibody test is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will indicate if your immune system has produced antibodies to the

These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., March 17, Gardening Class; 4:30 p.m., April 6, Pat Conroy’s Love of Libraries; 2:30 p.m., April 12, Poetry Slam; 4:30 p.m., April 26, Pat Conroy’s Love of Poetry; 2:30 p.m., May 4, May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Celebration; 2:30 p.m., June 14, Hurricane Preparedness; 2:30 p.m., July 12, Comic Con; 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.

Beaufort Twilight Run

3:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 11 Market, Habersham Marketplace, Beaufort. The annual race benefits Riverview Charter School (RCS), a free public school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students (www.RiverviewCharterSchool. org). This year’s efforts will raise funds for the School’s athletic fields and expansion. To register and for details visit www. BeaufortTwilightRun.com. Live Music will be performed by the band Broke Locals. A wide variety of food and beverages will be available from food trucks and the Habersham Marketplace restaurants. The BTR is one of only two events in South Carolina to offer a 10-mile race. All race courses are spectator-friendly and offer beautiful marsh views beneath canopies of live oaks. Events will be held rain or shine.

CPR re-certification

9 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 19, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $25. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

Bridges Prep Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament

April 8, 9. Captains meeting, TBD. Weigh in at Butler Marine Dry Stack. Species include spottail bass, spotted sea trout and flounder. Cost is $150 per boat. All funds raised support Bridges Prep athletic programs. Cash prizes for combined weight. Great opportunity to fish and help support the school. Those interested in sponsoring the event, contact Coach Gruel (bgruel@bridgesprep.org) or Gaylets (sgaylets@bridgesprep.org). To register for the tournament, visit https:// bit.ly/31JnBi9.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Nomophobia, or “NO MObile PHone PhoBIA” is a psychological group of symptoms in which a person experiences fear or anxiety about not having mobile phone connectivity. While some people may dislike the idea of going without their phone for prolonged periods, others experience fear or anxiety about losing connectivity from their mobile phone. This is known as nomophobia. Nomophobia is similar to other psychological conditions related to fears of certain things. It also shares a connection with other types of anxiety disorders, such as social phobia. The exact cause of nomophobia is not fully understood. Authors of a 2016 article noted that it developed due to the instant communication and instant gratification that smartphones provide. This can develop the addictive and compulsive behavior. Others believe that an existing anxiety disorder or phobia may lead to the development of nomophobia. A 2019 article in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care mentions that several potential psychological conditions, such as social anxiety or panic disorder, may appear in a person before the development of nomophobia. However, researchers also

What is nomophobia?

Photo credit: Adobe Stock photo noted that it is still unclear if the disorder comes from an existing anxiety disorder or from a cell phone addiction. Other researchers have expressed similar findings. In a 2016 study, researchers proposed that nomophobia may be less of a specific phobia or anxiety and more of an addiction. They proposed changing the name and making a classification called “smartphone addiction disorder.”

Currently, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition does not recognize nomophobia as an actual disorder. However, researchers have argued for its inclusion for several years. Symptoms of nomophobia are similar to other phobias and anxiety disorders. They can include: • anxiety • changes in breathing

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trembling sweating agitation disorientation tachycardia, which is a fast heartbeat that can be irregular or regular

Treatments

Since nomophobia is not an officially recognized disorder and is relatively new, no treatments currently exist. Instead, a doctor or psychologist will

likely recommend treatment options similar to treating other phobias. A standard treatment approach for phobias includes a variety of potential behavioral therapies. These therapies help to address the underlying fears and beliefs surrounding the phobia. In the case of nomophobia, the therapies could help address a person’s fear of losing their phone, not being connected, and the implications of not having access to their phone. • Cognitive behavioral therapy: In this therapy, a person confronts the underlying thoughts that contribute to the phobia. • Desensitization, or exposure therapy: This approach involves gradually exposing a person to the thing they fear. In nomophobia, a doctor may expose a person to a lack of access to their phone. • Hypnotherapy: Hypnotherapy involves a therapist guiding a person through imagery to help them develop self-soothing techniques when confronted with not having access to a phone.

Support groups

A person may be able to find a support group in person, or online that helps to address the fear and anxiety associated with not having

access to a phone.

Medications

A healthcare professional may prescribe medications such as clonazepam and tranylcypromine to help treat the symptoms of nomophobia, such as anxiety.

Self-care and practice

A person can practice selfcare strategies on their own. They can take the steps to manage their phobia. A person may also benefit from learning relaxation techniques. This therapy involves a combination of breathing techniques, exercises, and meditation techniques to help a person cope with not having a phone or other phobias.

Summary

Nomophobia refers to a group of symptoms in which a person experiences fear or anxiety regarding the loss of their smartphone or connectivity. It is not officially recognized, but more researchers are petitioning for its inclusion as a type of psychological disorder. Treatments are currently nonstandard and involve the use of medications, behavioral therapies, support groups, and self-care. Source: https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ nomophobia?

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Helping kids struggling with the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic

As COVID-19 continues, kids are still facing disruption to their daily routines. That can mean abrupt changes at school, requiring them to navigate quarantines and social isolation. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, offers caregivers advice on how to support children who are struggling with the ever-changing world of the pandemic. Helping kids cope with the pandemic can seem like an overwhelming feat, but caregivers can do simple things. "Parents can be such

a powerful force in protecting and encouraging, and supporting, children," says Dr. Ameenuddin. Anxiety, depression and even eating disorders in children have increased due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. "When things around us are very much not in our control, we try to find what we can hang on to," says Dr. Ameenuddin. One way to deal with uncertainty is to focus on what we can control and encourage kids to prioritize activities that contribute to mental wellness, such as

getting enough sleep, physical activity and social interactions. And model those behaviors at home, as well. "This is an opportunity for us to learn to roll with the punches and to go with the flow, and we will do the best we can. And if at the end of the day, we can say we got through this day, OK, then that's a good thing," says Dr. Ameenuddin. SOURCE: https://newsnetwork. mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayoclinic-minute-helping-kidsstruggling-with-the-ever-changingcovid-19-pandemic/

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Is your personal and medical data at risk?

For More Great Hugs Get your questions answered at BeaufortMemorial.org/Vaccines

Last year, there were 1,862 data breaches according to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2021 Annual Data Breach Report. That is an all time high and a 68% increase over breaches in 2020. According to Lookout (https:// protection.lookout.com/), the leader in delivering integrated Security, Privacy, and Identity Theft Protection solutions, 80% of people’s emails are leaked on the dark web as a result of data breaches. When data breaches hap-

pen, passwords for online accounts are also commonly leaked, leaving consumers at risk for identity theft. In order to keep you safe on the web Lookout has shared the top 10 passwords found on the dark web. Top 10 Passwords Found on Dark Web: 1. 123456 2. 123456789 3. Qwerty 4. Password 5. 12345 6. 12345678

7. 111111 8. 1234567 9. 123123 10. Qwerty123 Do you spot your password on this list? Due to the nature of technology and the internet, personal information is always at risk. Without constant vigilance and careful monitoring, you may not notice you’ve been victimized until the damage has been done. Lookout can take the burden off your hands and monitor potential breaches for you.

Everywhere That People Care The trusted Care magazine is now back in print as a regular contributor to The Island News, with Karen Mozzo as editor. Together we’ll deliver information, references, and options for a healthier life.

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Consumers are empowered to negotiate medical costs

Newly required cost transparency empowers patients and their families Hospitals and other medical providers are being forced to display prices charged to patients for certain medical procedures, thanks to tough new federal enforcement federal guidelines to punish violators of the price transparency rules that rolled out in 2021. Even as a new law, the No Surprises Act (NSA) will begin protecting patients against unfair out-of-network health care bills. The No Surprises Act establishes new federal protections against surprise medical bills that take effect in 2022. Surprise medical bills arise when insured consumers inadvertently receive care from out-of-network hospitals, doctors, or other providers they did not choose. Peterson-KFF and other studies find this happens in about 1 in 5 emergency room visits. In addition between 9% and 16% of in-network hospitalizations for non-emergency care include surprise bills from out-of-network providers (such as anesthesiologists) whom the patient did not choose. Surprise medical bills pose financial burdens on consumers when health plans deny out-of-network claims or apply higher outof-network cost sharing; consumers also face “balance billing” from out-of-network providers that have not con-

tracted to accept discounted payment rates from the health plan. The federal government estimates the NSA will apply to about 10 million out-of-network surprise medical bills a year. The NSA will protect consumers from surprise medical bills by: • requiring private health plans to cover these outof-network claims and apply in-network cost sharing. The law applies to both job-based and non-group plans, including grandfathered plans. • prohibiting doctors, hospitals, and other covered providers from billing patients more than in-network cost sharing amount for surprise medical bills. Unfortunately, many hospitals still remain stubbornly non-compliant with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule implemented in January 2021, as they continue to hide pricing that gouges patients’ pocketbooks. A new analysis found only 5.6% of hospitals were fully compliant with a major price transparency rule, with most failures centered on not posting payer-negotiated prices. Another problem has been price estimator tools that don’t enable meaningful accessible comparison of discounted cash prices, researchers said.

Photo credit: Adobe Stock photo A recent 2022 survey finds that only 1 in 10 patients know hospitals are now required to post their prices online. PatientRightsAdvocate.org wants CMS to scrap the requirement for a price estimator tool and instead require hospitals to provide “guaranteed price quotes.” The new transparency regulation is more important than ever. Over a recent six-

year period, medical costs have doubled. While the new transparency law concerning medical costs is helpful, it is not always easily accessible or usable to the patients’ advantage. “Despite government regulations, many hospitals still have inconsistent and hidden pricing,” said Katy Talento, executive director for the

Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries (www.ahcsm. org). “Many people believe that patients just have to accept this opaque system where you find the price after the fact. But the truth is, hospitals are required to comply, and consumers can report their hospitals to the federal government for defying the law. What’s more, even if a hospital is posting its prices,

that doesn’t have to be the end of the conversation—uninsured patients can negotiate discounted rates. Sources: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ hospitals/reporthttps://www.kff.org/healthreform/issue-brief/no-surprises-actimplementation-what-to-expectin-2022/ https://www.ahcsm.org/

careTALK© Ablation nore effective for common type of abnormal heartbeat

February is American Heart Month. Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that can cause poor blood flow. It can lead to blood clots, stroke and in some cases, heart failure. Oussama Wazni, MD, a cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic, said it’s important to see your doctor if it feels like you heart flip-flops or skips a

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beat. “If we wait too long to address atrial fibrillation, it is more difficult for us to manage it,” he said. Traditionally, medication is the first treatment used to manage intermittent AFib. If medication doesn’t work, doctors will try a procedure called an ablation. Dr. Wazni led a clinical trial which found a certain type of ablation is safe, and more

effective as the initial treatment. Researchers looked at 203 patients at 24 hospitals around the U.S. Patients received the standard medication, or a cryo balloon ablation. After a year, 75% of the patients who received an ablation were still free from AFib. Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service

Ready or not, Spring allergy season is here

For many, spring has come early this year, and the allergy season is already underway. Trees begin spreading pollen before leaves appear on their branches. Grass and weeds will begin pollinating later in the year. “Most people associate the beginning of allergy season with flowering trees and plants, but the reality is allergy season begins much earlier, when buds on otherwise bare trees begin releasing their pollen," explain experts at National Jewish Health/LungLine. “People who suffer from tree allergies may already be experiencing symptoms and should begin taking steps now to minimize them. Here's sound advice on steps you can take now to get ahead of the spring al-

lergy season:

Know exactly what you are allergic to.

See an allergist and have testing done to determine which pollens or other items (molds, pets, etc.) that you are allergic to. Specifically knowing what you are allergic to can help your allergist tailor your treatment plan.

Start your allergy medications now.

Whether you take nasal sprays and/or oral medication begin taking your allergy medications now before your symptoms start. Beginning those medications now can help lessen the severity of your symptoms later.

Stay consistent.

Take your medications

as prescribed. Consistently taking your medications will work much better with regular use rather than used only as urgent relief.

Nasal washes can be very helpful.

Many people with allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, or other lung problems also have nasal and sinus symptoms. Drainage from your nose and sinuses can make rhinitis and asthma worse, especially at night. A salt-water nasal wash, or nasal irrigation, can help reduce this. National Jewish Health is recommending that tap water is no longer used for performing nasal washes or sinus rinses. View the updated nasal wash guidelines at https://www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/medica-

tions/asthma-medications/ alternative/nasal-wash-update

Monitor pollen counts.

Know the pollen counts. Search for the pollen count in your area at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) website each day. On high pollen count days keep your windows closed to minimize exposure to pollens. If you have been outdoors a lot, showering before going to bed can go a long way toward helping you get a good night's sleep.

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Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey set Feb. 18-21

S.C. Department of Natural Resources The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will conduct its annual Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey Feb. 18-21 in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count. The state natural resources agency is interested in the status and distribution of these colorful songbirds that are wintering in the Palmetto State. If you currently have Baltimore orioles coming to your feeders or have had them in the past years, SCDNR encourages your participation. Survey participants count and record the largest number of Baltimore orioles they can see at one time, on one, two, three or all four days of the survey period. Even if you cannot participate during the survey period, SCDNR would still like to record your oriole numbers seen during the winter months of December through February. Survey participants need to be able to correctly identify Baltimore orioles from other bird species. To participate, you can access the survey form and materials from https://bit.ly/34WN74W. The survey form and materials are available through your web

An adult male Baltimore oriole visits a feeder in North Charleston. South Carolina continues to report the largest number of wintering Baltimore orioles in the country. Photo by Richard Hayes. browser or through the Survey 123 app (free download through your device’s app store). C ontact Lex Glover at GloverL@dnr.sc.gov if you have any questions about the oriole survey, or for more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count and counting all species of birds, visit http://

gbbc.birdcount.org/. This will be the seventh annual survey, and South Carolina continues to report the largest number of wintering Baltimore orioles in the country. Usually, these birds would winter in southern Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America. However, during the last several de-

cades, they have been wintering along the East Coast in greater abundance. Last year’s Great Backyard Bird Count results had sightings in 21 states, ranging along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Florida, across the Gulf Coast states to Texas and in California. Reports were even received from

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario. The bulk of the birds reported were from the East Coast, from Virginia to Florida. In the 2021 survey, South Carolina’s Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey data combined with the Great Backyard Bird Count data had South Carolina with the largest numbers of orioles in the country. The Palmetto State had 182 reports, the highest number of reports in the country (28 percent of the total number of reports) and 859 orioles tallied, (42 percent of the total number of orioles reported in the country). This was South Carolina’s largest count to date. South Carolina had 16 counties reporting orioles last year. The majority of them wintered along the coastal plain from Myrtle Beach to Hilton Head Island. The hot spot was the Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties area, where 72 percent of the state’s orioles were tallied last year. Good numbers continued to extend inland, and the Upstate continues to report a few orioles. A first for the survey, since it began in 2015, was a report from Oconee County. Though SCDNR is not sure why these birds have begun overwintering in large num-

bers in the state, they are responding well to the popularity of backyard bird feeding. Orioles are best attracted to feeders where the homeowner is already feeding birds in general. Orioles are attracted to the activity of other birds at feeders. If conditions are right for them, they are likely to frequent the feeders where they can find food, water, and shelter. They will eat a variety of foods and seeds, suet products, some seed mixes, nuts and fruit mixes, but their favorite food by far is grape jelly. Since these birds have become more common at the winter feeders, you can find an assortment of feeders that cater to them and their foods, especially at bird-feeding specialty stores. The survey will enable scientists to learn the distribution and abundance of Baltimore orioles wintering in South Carolina. Information from the survey and the Great Backyard Bird Count can provide a “big picture” about what is happening to Baltimore oriole populations and other bird species. SCDNR appreciates the public’s support and efforts in helping collect the valuable information in this survey.

Hunters who harvest a tagged coyote can earn free lifetime license

From staff reports The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) released 16 more tagged coyotes statewide recently as part of the Coyote Harvest Incentive Program, and any hunter who successfully takes and reports one of these tagged coyotes will be rewarded with a free lifetime license. The Coyote Harvest Incentive Program was created in 2016 by the General Assembly, which directed SCDNR to develop and implement a

Only the uniquely identifiable SCDNR coyote tags are eligible for the lifetime license. Photo courtesy of SCDNR. coyote tagging and reward program. Annually, SCDNR traps, tags and releases four

coyotes per game zone (16 total). Anyone who successfully takes and reports a tagged coyote will be rewarded with a free lifetime hunting license. The person reporting the tagged coyote has the option to designate anyone for the lifetime license such as a child, relative, or friend. Over the last five years, a total of 96 coyotes have been tagged and released, including the 16 that were recently released. To date, about half of the tagged coyotes have been reported taken.

Coyotes tagged in any year are eligible for the lifetime license incentive. The specially marked tags provide contact information directly on them. Only the uniquely identifiable SCDNR coyote tags are eligible for the lifetime license as there are potentially some coyotes that have been tagged for research purposes. For more information on the Coyote Harvest Incentive Program, visit https:// www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/coyote/coyoteincentive.html.

Any hunter who successfully takes and reports a tagged coyote will be rewarded with a free lifetime license. Photo by USFWS photo.

America’s beloved Purple Martins return to South Carolina Spotting of birds in Hanahan, SC. marks state's first sign of spring

From staff reports In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in South Carolina. The birds were seen on February 8 in Hanahan by a Purple Martin enthusiast – one of many throughout the eastern and central United States who track and report on the birds’ annual migration on behalf of the Purple Martin Conservation Association. The migration of these unique birds can be reported

and tracked through a community science project called the Scout-Arrival Study at https://bit.ly/3rLltAR. "The first Purple Martin arrivals of the season are always an exciting event,” Purple Martin Conservation Association President Joe Siegrist said in a release. “Tracking the migration is not only fun, it also provides us with valuable information that helps inform our research and strengthen our efforts to make sure we’re doing everything possible to sustain the

population of these amazing birds.” North America’s largest species of swallow, Purple Martins winter in the rainforests of Brazil before making up to a 7000-mile migration north into the eastern United States and Canada. The annual migration is a testament to the martins' resilience as well as the unwavering dedication of thousands of “martin landlords” who maintain multi-compartment nest “condos” that are essential for the birds' survival.

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Once widespread in rural America, this species, that eats billions of flying insects annually, has been disappearing at an alarming rate, experiencing a loss of one-third of its population over the last 50 years. “The decline seems to be the combination of a few factors: nesting habitat loss, competing invasive species, decreasing prey availability, and climate change,” Siegrist said. “Over the majority of the Purple Martins’ range, they are unable to nest naturally

any longer. Human-provided nest boxes are the only thing keeping the species alive east of the Rocky Mountains.” Siegrist says the very survival of the species is due in large part to scores of dedicated conservationists who invest their time, money and hearts into maintaining housing for the martins. “The landlords provide critical shelter for the martins,” Siegrist said. “In return, they are rewarded with a family-like bond with the birds who return to the same colo-

ny year after year like clockwork.” To follow along with the Purple Martins’ migration and learn more about how you can help ensure the future of Purple Martins, visit www.purplemartin.org. In addition, people interested in learning more about how to attract and care for Purple Martins can receive a free booklet by contacting the Purple Martin Conservation Association by emailing info@purplemartin.org or calling 814-833-7656.

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Beaufort rallies to top Trojans for region title

LowcoSports.com Beaufort High boys basketball wrapped up the Region 7-4A title Friday at James Island, shaking off a slow start to rally for a 53-50 victory over the Trojans. James Dennison scored 15 of his game-high 17 points in the second half and grabbed 13 rebounds, and Michael Dennison scored 10 of his

14 after the break and pulled down 11 boards to lead the Eagles to their first region title since 2016. Beaufort was slow out of the gate, trailing 11-7 after a quarter and 22-13 at halftime, before senior guard Jake Alvarez sparked the offense. Alvarez scored all nine of his points in the third quarter and the Dennisons heated up as the

Eagles outscored the Trojans 2211 in the period to surge to a twopoint lead. James Island kept coming, but senior forward Davis Willis — seeing more playing time with Zyrin Odom serving the last of a threegame suspension after being ejected in the Eagles’ lone region loss at Hilton Head High — hit a

clutch 3-pointer, and the Dennisons combined for 14 points in the quarter to seal it. “We shot 28 percent in the first half. I looked at the assistants at halftime before I addressed the team and said we are gonna win this game,” Beaufort coach Jeremy Huff said. “We just stressed staying relaxed and let our defense do the

work. We stressed all night that we had control. I just have confidence in those guys.” CJ Gibbs scored 15 points, and Cameron Smith added 12 to lead the Trojans. Beaufort (14-5, 10-1) will host North Myrtle Beach in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs on Thursday.

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Beaufort Academy’s Sully Gay (in pink uniform) grabs the rebound during the first half against visiting John Paul II on Friday, Feb. 11. The Eagles won the conference game, 53-47. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

BA boys top JPII, clinch region’s top spot

LowcoSports.com Beaufort Academy boys basketball blitzed John Paul II out of the gate and held off a second-half charge from the Golden Warriors for a 53-47 home win Friday to wrap up the SCISA Region 4-2A title and the region’s top seed in the SCISA 2A playoffs. BA bolted to an 11-0 lead to start the game and it was 30-13 at halftime before the Golden Warriors settled in on the road. JPII clawed back within seven going to the fourth but couldn’t close the gap. Senior Brandon Trapp drained four 3-pointers and finished with 12 points and five rebounds in 15 minutes, and freshman Amarion Wilson collected 11 points and 12 boards to lead the Eagles in a balanced effort. Sully Gay added 10 points and five boards, Timmy Horgan hit a pair of 3s to finish with eight points, and Braydon Dineen compiled seven points and four assists for BA.

Christian Tilton led JPII with 18 points and five boards, and Mark Knight had 12 points, five assists, and three steals.

BA girls hold off JPII in region rumble

Beaufort Academy girls basketball bounced back from a humbling loss earlier in the week to close out the regular season with a 51-44 home win over John Paul II on Friday. The Eagles used a strong second quarter to open up a double-digit lead at halftime, but the Golden Warriors clawed back within one heading to the fourth. JPII scrapped to stay in it down the stretch, but Arianna Gonzalez scored a big bucket and drew a foul on BA’s last possession to seal it. Mike’Ala Washington led BA with a game-high 17 points, and Mary Hanna Hiers came up big on her Senior Night with several key buckets down the stretch to finish with 10 points. Tahleea

John Paul II’s Brandy Mahoney looks to pass the ball under heavy pressure from Beaufort Academy’s Kamirah Freeman during the first half of their conference game Friday, Feb. 11, at Beaufort Academy. The host Lady Eagles won the game, which was tied several times, 51-44. Photo by Bob Sofaly. Heyward and Kamirah Freeman each added eight points for the

Three Beaufort High runners sign to compete in college

By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com Beaufort High’s cross country and track and field programs continue to turn out collegiate runners, and the Eagles added three more names to the roster Wednesday. Nash Mills, Charlie Bennett, and Austin Major — a trio of accomplished distance runners for the Eagles’ strong cross country and track squads — made their plans official when they signed letters of

intent to run at the next level. Mills committed to UNC Wilmington in September, and the Seahawks honored his scholarship offer despite a serious car accident that caused him to miss most of his senior cross country season. The Region 7-4A champion as a junior, Mills was an inspirational last-place finisher at his last region meet after coming back from surgery to insert a steel rod in his bro-

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Eagles. JPII coach Karen Floyd was also pleased with her team’s play, as Maddie Heathcott collected nine points and 10 rebounds, going 7-for-10 from the line, and Brady Mahoney put up a double-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and six steals. Caroline Gilmour had her best game of the season for the Golden Warriors with nine points and five boards, Cayce Graves racked up eight points, nine rebounds, and four steals, and Gracie Henderson contributed seven points along with steady ball-handling and excellent defense. “Wow, what a game,” Floyd said. “BA came out swinging, but we did too. The girls played at a much higher level tonight and it was fun to watch.” BA (17-6, 6-2 SCISA 4-2A) now awaits its matchup in the SCISA 2A playoff bracket, while JPII (7-10, 4-4) was scheduled to play road games against the Coastal Hurricanes and Hilton Head Prep ahead of the postseason.

he impetus has since escaped me, but I found myself thinking the other day of one of my early journalism mentors, Jack Harris, and how much he has shaped the path of my life. The funny thing is, when Jack and I crossed paths in 2004, I didn’t really consider him a mentor. It wasn’t until long after he passed away that I came to realize how much his passion for small-town, local sports journalism influenced me. I was wrapping up my senior year of journalism school at the University of Missouri when I accepted a position as the sports editor at the Parsons Sun, a small daily newspaper in my native Southeast Kansas, where Jack was retiring after 40 years as sports editor — nay, the sports department at the paper. It was a daunting task, but I was assured that Jack would be around to help me through the transition, and he was, introducing me to the right people, giving me the lay of the land, and showing me his treasure trove of hand-written records from four decades covering the high school teams around the area and the junior college in town. (It’s one of my few regrets in life that I allowed Jack’s meticulous records to lapse during my brief tenure; I was more focused on putting out the paper every day and writing my way into my next opportunity.) Jack and I developed a great relationship. He would occasionally call or stop by the office to shoot the breeze about the local teams, and we even teamed up to represent the paper in the golf competition for the town’s “Company Olympics.” But I never really related to him until after he was gone. As a young journalist with dreams of being a beat writer for a college or pro team or a columnist for a major newspaper, I couldn’t comprehend why someone would stay in the same small town covering high school sports for 40 years. Well, I’ll be coming up on the halfway point here in the Lowco in a couple of years, and I hope LowcoSports.com is still around and I’m still a part of it long enough for someone to wonder the same thing about me one day. What I’ve learned since then, a perspective I could have gained if I had simply thought to ask Jack and really listen to his answer, is that sports is about so much more than the games and superstars we see on TV. It is the fabric of a community, from the relationships built between teammates that endure through the years, to the life lessons instilled in victory and defeat, to the memories that never fully fade. For 40 years, Jack ensured that last part was true for every kid who put on a uniform for the Parsons Vikings, Labette County Grizzlies, and a half-dozen other schools

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Lowco football stars celebrate college signings

By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com After a season for the ages that ended with a trip to the Class 4A state title game, a trio of Beaufort High football standouts signed their letters of intent Wednesday at the school, solidifying their plans to continue their careers at the next level. Standout quarterback Tyler Haley made official his plans to play at Newberry College next season, while star defensive end Alvin Wilson and kicker Joe Caprarola will team up at Benedict College and play on the same field where they ended their high school careers. An emotional coach Bryce Lybrand said a few words about each of his seniors, starting with Haley, the highly-accomplished signal-caller who has guided the Eagles’ offense since he was a freshman. Lybrand recounted the first time he saw Haley, who inexplicably lived up to the hype that Lybrand didn’t believe could be met by a middle school quarterback. Haley played as a freshman and started as a sophomore before his season was cut short by injury. He came back from the setback even stronger to put together a fantastic junior season and led the Eagles to the state championship game as a senior, passing for more than 2,500 yards with 16 touchdowns and rushing for nearly 600 yards and nine scores. The Wolves will lose starting quarterback Dre Harris to graduation, leaving

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from page B1 scattered around a sparsely-populated area lacking for media coverage. He broke his neck every night — and the next morning — to track down as many scores, stats, and details as he could and compiled them in the newspaper for the community to celebrate the successes and share in the agony of defeat day after day. Jack became more than the local sports writer — he was a town historian. Sound familiar? The medium has changed, but there’s no question LowcoSports. com has become the “paper of record” for local sports fans — the only place to keep a pulse on the current crop of hometown heroes who will someday take starring roles in stories of glory days gone by. The Facebook share has largely replaced the newspaper clipping on the refrigerator door for proud parents and grandparents. In the 15 months I spent as the sports editor in Parsons before a job offer to cover sports for The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette brought me “home” to the Lowco, I spent a lot of time and energy bristling against the notion of “how Jack used to do it” — and I’ve spent much longer gaining the perspective of why Jack did what he did for so long. When my former employer laid off the last local sports staffer in 2017, I felt compelled to launch LowcoSports.com, and without realizing it, I did it a lot like Jack would have done it — if Jack lived in a different era. The Lowco needed a Jack Harris, and I feel fortunate to fill the role for at least a little while. Justin Jarrett is the sports editor of The Island News and the founder of LowcoSports.com. He was the sports editor of the Island Packet and the Beaufort Gazette for 6½ years. He has a passion for sports and community journalism and a questionable sense of humor.

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interceptions, and he took two kickoffs to the house. He should be an asset for the Saints.

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Photo by Justin Jarrett. an open competition that will give Haley an opportunity to prove himself right away. Wilson is a major get for NCAA Division II Benedict, a player with D1-caliber skills who may have been overlooked in part because he intentionally flies under the radar. Lybrand joked that Wilson grew frustrated with him each time his coach asked him to do an interview leading up to the state championship game, and he’s a man of few words, but his stats spoke for himself this season. A 6-3, 240-pound defensive end, Wilson has a quick first step and is powerful at the point of attack, making him a dangerous pass rusher. He was perhaps the most dominant defensive player in the Lowco this season with 75 tackles, 27 tackles for loss,

and 8.5 sacks along with three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He fills a position of need for the Tigers and should have the opportunity to contribute quickly. Lybrand poked fun at Caprarola for being a last-minute addition to the signing ceremony after making up his mind Tuesday night that he would continue his kicking career in Columbia, the kind of move expected from the Eagles’ wild card kicker. Caprarola came over from the Eagles’ soccer program as a sophomore and grew into one of the most reliable legs in the Lowco this season. He converted 55 of 57 PAT attempts and was 14of-19 on field goals, including six over 40 yards with a long of 47, so he has the leg to help the Tigers.

“It’s great to celebrate these guys today, because they certainly deserve it,” Lybrand said. “They did everything we asked of them, and they did it the right way.”

Two Warriors ink scholarships

Despite plenty of overtures from other Power 5 programs, Whale Branch star lineman Xavier Chaplin stuck by his longtime commitment to Virginia Tech and signed to play on the offensive line for the Hokies next season, while teammate Joseph Hicks signed with NCAA Division II Limestone. Chaplin was a monster in the trenches for the Warriors, leading an offensive line that paved the way for one of the most potent rushing attacks

in Class 1A with Hicks leading the charge on the ground. At 6-6 and 315 pounds, Chaplin is the rare high school offensive lineman who has the physical profile to play right away at the Power 5 level, and he will only solidify his massive frame and improve his already impressive athleticism when he gets to Blacksburg. Big-time programs passed on Hicks because his top-end speed doesn’t hit the metrics they seek in a running back, but he is a hard-working playmaker who has a chance to be a star at the D2 level. Hicks racked up 1,129 yards and 19 touchdowns on 97 carries, averaging 11.6 yards per carry and 125.4 per game, and that was only one facet of his contributions to the Warriors. He also collected 47 tackles, 10 for loss, with a sack and two

In what could grow into a trend, the pipeline from the Lowco to the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference continued to take shape with Battery Creek defensive standouts Quatrell Livingston and Alvin Black Jr. signing with Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College, joining May River quarterback Garvin Douglas (Hutchinson) in the KJCCC. Livingston was the heart and soul of the Dolphins’ defense, racking up 51 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss, with five sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and interception, and a pass breakup. At 6-2 and 205 pounds with great athletic ability, Livingston projects as a linebacker or edge rusher, and he played both roles at Battery Creek. Black played on both sides of the line for the Dolphins, but he projects as a defensive tackle or noseguard for the Red Ravens. He is a prototypical run-stopper, measuring at 6-5 and 358 pounds, but he moves well and contributes to the Dolphins’ basketball team along with Livingston. Livingston and Black will have two seasons of eligibility to hone their skills and seek opportunities to continue their careers at four-year schools.

Sand Sharks salvage series finale vs. Georgetown

By Wes Kerr LowcoSports.com USCB baseball salvaged the final game of its weekend series with a comeback victory Saturday, defeating Georgetown College 6-5 at Richard Gray Stadium in Hardeeville. After dropping the first three games of the series, the Sand Sharks looked to flip the script early, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Trusty leadoff hitter Robbie Brown got it started with a single to right-center, and Leandy Castro cranked a triple to plate Brown before Brian Meyer made it 2-0 on an RBI ground out. USCB’s lead didn’t hold up for long, as the Tigers scored four in the second to take a 4-2 lead. But the Sand Sharks pounced right back in the

Photo courtesy of LowcoSports.com. bottom half, as a Clint Sellars leadoff double led to a Jake Tanner RBI single. Nick Milhan’s base hit put two men in scoring position, and Brown

tied the game at 4 with a sacrifice fly. After a hot start for both lineups, Georgetown’s Mathew Flores and USCB’s

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Warriors stay hot going into postseason

Whale Branch boys basketball rolled into the postseason with a 5948 win at Charleston Math & Science on Wednesday, the Warriors’ third straight win and their sixth in seven games to close out the regular-season slate. AJ Singleton scored 18 points and Jashaun Gillison added 13 to lead the way for the Warriors. Quintillion Fields contributed eight points, and Keith Chisholm had seven. Onarae Grant scored 22 points and Thomas Tillman had 10 for the Riptide. Whale Branch (16-7, 12-2) will be the No. 2 seed from Region 7-1A and host a first-round game in the Class 1A playoffs on Feb. 17.

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ken right femur. He recently was cleared to resume training daily and has had no setbacks, so he hopes to have a

WB wraps up regular season with blowout win

Whale Branch girls basketball wrapped up the regular season with a dominant road win Wednesday, routing Charleston Math & Science 55-9. It was a six-point game after the first quarter, but the Warriors outscored the Riptide 21-0 in the second quarter to break it open and coasted to the finish. Kynew Barnwell scored 24 points to lead the way for Whale Branch, while Kiana Smashum added 10, and Erin Rivers contributed eight. Whale Branch (18-7, 11-3) will begin the Class 1A playoffs on Wednesday.

Dolphins crush Cougars to close regular season

Battery Creek girls basketball wrapped up the regular season with a

full track season and be at full strength when he arrives in Wilmington. He certainly hopes so, because his first collegiate meet will be a chance to go head to head with his best friend Bennett, who will be running for UNC Greens-

Cam Dimidjian each pitched a scoreless third and fourth frame. After a defensive and pitching showcase in the middle innings, the Tigers took a 5-4 lead in the sixth on a Kyo Arita RBI-groundout. But the Sand Sharks mounted a rally in the eighth, as a Meyer leadoff double and Kyran Russ triple tied the game at 5. With runners on first and third and one out, Tanner jumped on the first pitch he saw and drove in Russ to give his team the 6-5 lead. Payton MacPherson was looking to finish off his own win after allowing a single and recording two outs in the ninth, but a wild pitch prompted Ted Falkner to turn to closer Tucker Perry. The Sand Shark defense came up huge to finish off the win,

dominant road win Tuesday, routing North Charleston 60-26. The Dolphins played exemplary basketball on both ends of the court, taking a 22-10 lead after one period before doubling up the Cougars 3417 at halftime. Battery Creek’s defense locked down its opponents in the second half, allowing just four points in the third quarter and five in the fourth as the Dolphins cruised to victory. Ashante Shaw led a fantastic allaround effort, scoring 18 points while grabbing 13 rebounds. Kiara Wilson also notched a double-double with 16 points and 10 boards, and Amari Daise added nine points. Battery Creek (10-12, 6-4) has secured the No.3 seed in Region 8-3A and will play at the Region 6 runner-up in the first round of the SCHSL 3A playoffs on Feb. 17.

boro. Bennett had his sights set on the Spartans because former May River standout Colin Keck was there. He reached out to the previous coach to no avail, but when Kaleigh Roach was announced as UNCG’s new coach in November, she got

as second baseman Wesley Ambrose made a sensational diving play before an underhand toss to Tanner retired Joshua Duarte and denied Georgetown a series sweep. Tanner was clutch at the dish, going 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI including the go-ahead single. Castro was 2-for-4 with a triple, and Sellars added a double. MacPherson earned the win with a tremendous performance in relief, holding down a strong Tiger offense in 4 2/3 innings with just one run and four hits allowed, while recording five strikeouts. Tucker Perry finished the job in the ninth, notching the final out to earn his first save of the season. USCB (4-7) was scheduled to face St. Andrew’s at home on Tuesday.

Eagles flip script, split with Cougars

Beaufort High girls basketball held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from visiting Colleton County on Tuesday to come away with a 47-44 home victory on Senior Night. The Eagles took control early on, playing terrific defense while building a 22-14 halftime lead. Beaufort pushed the margin out to 13 going to the fourth, but the Cougars came roaring back before their rally fell short. Quinn Wilson and Jakaylah Webb scored 11 points each and Jayla Daise added nine to lead the Eagles, who avenged a 52-45 loss at Colleton County. Makayla Chisolm scored 17 points and Shandi Brown had 13 to lead the Cougars.

in touch with Bennett and a match was made. The opportunity came looking for Major, who was surprised to find an Instagram DM from the coaching staff at Columbia College asking if he was interested in running for the Fighting

Koalas’ fledgling program. Columbia launched its men’s cross country program in 2021 with a squad of five freshmen, so Major gets a chance to get in on the ground floor — or close to it — and help the young program right away.

FAITH & VOICES Editor’s Note: The opinions of our columnists in the Voices section are not necessarily the opinions of The Island News.

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Are you satisfied with the amount of God you have?

nyone that has ever risen from the couch and declared their intentions to work for the kingdom of God has felt the resistance of our negative human nature. Whenever God’s children feel a passion to demonstrate their convictions, it would be a good idea to be prepared for resistance and even persecution. It’s not only our intimidation about what others might think about us, but it’s also the challenge of imposing discipline over our own will. It’s true, we will face adversity, and it’s disheartening to realize that most people are not interested in our vision, which is why we must stay focused and remember our accountability is to God. An important aspect of spiritual warfare is between what He wants and how determined we are to do it. It’s less painful to live

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according to our perceptions than to accomplish what the Lord has planned for us. Our human nature is clever and feels perfectly satisfied living in the apathy of denial. With the natural ability to have selective hearing and seeing, a person can go through their entire life living however they want instead of allowing God to open their spiritual eyes. There is an old saying, “As we discover what God wants us to be, we are then faced with deciding just how much we will do.” When we

say or do something for God, immediately other influences and persuasions trying to talk us out of it? There are powerful forces at work attacking our thinking to manipulate, distort and control our attitudes, emotions, and our relationship with Jesus. Fear is trying to hinder our faith, but we need to realize that we have the choice to allow it to dominate us or we can resist it. Our trust in God includes allowing Him to rule and reign within our mind which is a key component to Him being our Lord. He desires to possess us, but without us willingly surrendering our will to Him, we will not reach our intended spiritual destiny. This is why we should study God’s Word every day and constantly ask the Lord to give us more sensitivity, wisdom, and courage to

execute self-discipline. Our destiny was given for us to fulfill, but if we are not interested, He is not going to do it for us. Most people want just enough of God to save them but not to the point where it would require them to be uncomfortable or live according to a strict standard. It’s much easier to wade in the baby pool that’s only up to our ankles instead of jumping in over our head with total dedication and commitment to His commands. Until we step out of our default existence and into His divine reality, we will never comprehend the deliberate pursuit of living on purpose. We are first in line for His help and blessings but hardly excited about words like sacrifice, perseverance, and accountability. So, just how much of God are you seeking and

X marks the spot

t was a time when most adults were busy struggling to provide for their families after the recession of the late 70s and early 80s; many children were left home alone for the first time. It was a time before widespread affordable childcare but after expected extended family support. Parents consumed with combating inflation were desperate to balance raising children with rising costs. It was an adult-focused world. We were all trying to adapt to a changing family structure. Many of us came home to empty houses but mounting chores. Left to our own devices, we acquired traits we would later utilize. Social media wasn't there to keep

are convicted to take the bull by the horns so to speak, we are setting ourselves up to be tested within the deepest recesses of our being. Everyone wants to be loved and appreciated because feeling good about ourselves is a huge part of our psychological and emotional stability. However, when we place too much emphasis on our emotional feelings and not enough on being obedient to God, we are already deceived and defeated by compromise. We are emotional beings but we cannot afford to be controlled by them, and one of the most difficult challenges is to develop our spiritual discernment to the point where we know the difference between God’s voice from everyone else’s, including our own. Have you noticed when you sense the Holy Spirit beckoning you to

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us company or answer our questions. Google never assisted with homework, explained how to fix broken things, or told us our emotions or hair cut were normal. Our parents didn't have the opportunity to hover. We learned early to fend for ourselves and our siblings. Unlocked schools and death-defying playgrounds weren't assessed or discussed as a

threat. Participation awards did not exist. You either won or lost, passed or failed. Many of us dreamed of becoming astronauts, doing the impossible, and studying the stars, as if there was a story only we could read. Until the day we awaited a spaceship launch that held our dreams and aspirations alongside seven of our heroes. Months of anticipation led to what would become a day when our generation sat in the sunlit silence. Palpable feelings of excitement degenerated into confusion and anxiety; teachers abruptly shut off televisions and ushered us back to our day. A memory that bonds us all still. It wouldn't be the last time we saw the unthinkable. Our childhood forced us

to be independent, solve problems, and take risks, in turn encouraging entrepreneurial prowess, critical thinking, and operating as the peaceful middle child between the Boomers and Millenials. We are latchkey kids. Allow us the nostalgia of the 2022 SuperBowl halftime show. Let us argue the east coast versus west coast talent. Give us this time to relive the more carefree portion of our childhood, a time that we lost ourselves in narratives that rang out truths we weren't allowed to speak. Allow us to enjoy seeing performers that taught us more about geography and sociology than our underfunded schools ever could. Hold your laughter, eye

rolls, and disdain for our chills, head bobbing, and outdated gestures. The celebrities you see on stage represent more than a musical genre. Their angst and pride resonant more than the lyrics we all can repeat at will. No, they are not the Beatles. They are not Taylor Swift. They never claimed to be disciples of morality or role models for the masses. Each generation rebels in its own way with a language only it understands. We will never say we had it more difficult than any other generation. We have never been proponents of self-pity. We don't boast of being the best; however, at that moment, every one of us felt a momentary connection

how important is it to obey Him? I’m reminded how the discipline of participating in sports is similar to the dedication and determination needed to be an overcoming Christian. Champions work hard and have an intense vision of who and what they want to achieve which is another reason why most people are spectators instead of participators. A truth seeker is listening, learning, and focused on God’s voice and is willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the vision they have been given. Are you satisfied with the amount of God that you have? You see, the only obstacle preventing us from being saturated with God’s presence is our resistance to surrender our life completely to Him.

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with a more carefree time in a pre-pandemic world. We felt a sense of pride that even we couldn't articulate or define. Exhausted moms felt young, overwhelmed dads nodded their heads to the beat. We attempted dance moves, sang word for word, and shared a smile with an entire population. As silly as it may seem, we were able to transform our living rooms into a stage where Generation X marked the spot. Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative.

The president must start taking inflation seriously

aving left inflation unchecked for so long, the challenge now for the White House and the Federal Reserve Board is keeping soaring prices from overwhelming family budgets without triggering a recession. It’s a delicate balance. Are they up to the challenge? So far, the president’s actions don’t inspire much confidence. The White House spent much of last year downplaying the threat of inflation – even as most of us could see the price hikes in our grocery receipts and at the gas pump. When prices rose too sharply to be ignored,

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the White House spun it as “transitory,” or temporary, inflation brought on by pandemic-related crimps in supply chains. But that ignores the role that printing trillions of dollars in the name of “pandemic relief” played in creating a surge in consumer demand, thus feeding inflation. (Increasing the

amount of money circulating in an economy relative to the amount of goods and services available for purchase is a recipe for inflation – and not the temporary kind.) The numbers are in, and consumer prices rose a whopping 7 percent in 2021 – a four-decade high. Americans are shelling out more and more for food, gas and bills. The “transitory” argument has shown itself to be false, and the White House has belatedly abandoned such talk. Either the president badly misread the inflation threat, or he wasn't being level with the public. I suspect it was the latter; after all, he had

spending plans to push … and the prospect of sustained inflation potentially threw a monkey wrench into those plans. Either way, the White House’s credibility on inflation matters has taken a big hit, and it’s a self-inflicted wound. The president’s most recent spin is that corporate greed is to blame for ballooning consumer costs. But that’s not a serious assertion. Businesses didn’t become greedy last year and decide all at once to gouge their customers. Demand soared following a federal spending binge combined with Americans spending the money they’d saved by

staying home in the early months of the pandemic. So baffling is this latest White House argument that the Washington Post – one of the news outlets most inclined to support the president – panned his “bizarre message on inflation.” Often called “the cruelest tax” because of the numerous ways it impacts people’s daily lives, inflation affects virtually everyone. It diminishes the purchasing power of families and businesses. Its sting is worst for those of lesser means and for seniors on fixed incomes, who tend to spend a greater proportion of their money on essentials like food and energy,

which are most affected by inflation. Because inflation slashes the purchasing power of savings accounts, those at or near retirement may find their golden years less secure. This is a time for serious leadership. The White House – as well as the Federal Reserve Board and Congress – must be laser-focused on rolling back inflation. They must move with deliberation and resolve. And shooting a little straighter with the public can’t hurt, either. Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the state Comptroller. He’s president of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers. FEBRUARY 17–23, 2022

VOICES Editor’s Note: The opinions of our columnists in the Voices section are not necessarily the opinions of The Island News.

There will always be memories – and doughnuts – in Charleston

t is Saturday, and I’m in Charleston. Right at the moment, I’m at the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shop on the Savannah Highway. I’m waiting in line, all the while watching the workings of their one-of-akind doughnut assembly machine. I’ve often thought that the first taste of this pastry — sweet on the outside and mostly air on the inside — must be a metaphor for something Southern. But, alas, that first taste buries most metaphors in all-consuming pleasure. Its that third or fourth doughnut when one begins to seek an excuse, a rationale for cleaning out the bag. Charleston is a city that I once called home. Between 1963 and 1971 this verandaed, cobble-stoned, strange-talking place was the landscape that informed my reality and the history that fed my imagi-

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nation. It was a different in those days. In the fall of 1963 I lived here under the guise of a cadet. I really can’t say I knew the city because I rarely left The Citadel’s 100-acre campus. When I did walk downtown, it wasn’t to the Dock Street Theatre or to a French bistro — there were few restaurants in those days. In that first year, I went to tea dances at Grace Episcopal Church where we bald-headed plebes danced with the thin-armed daughters of the mandarins who lived South of Broad.

I remember little detail about those Sunday afternoon dances. Mostly they were a cease-fire from the yelling, push-ups and sweat parties that were then the hour-by-hour content of my life. Somehow I survived the first year and my trips became longer as I discovered White Point Gardens, the Battery and Ansonboro. Although I was essentially broke, I could walk Cabbage Row, Tradd Street, Vendue Range topping-off that trek with a burger at the Goodie House on Calhoun Street. In 1966 there were few tourists in Charleston. Yes, some would board the Gray Line Boat to Fort Sumter, order she crab soup at the Colony House or attend The Citadel’s Friday afternoon parade. But there were only two real hotels, and Charleston’s historic homes were places where people actually lived

and raised their families. It was not yet the vast, Disney-like tableau that now brings 7.3 million visitors each and every year. In those days there were few college-aged girls in town, the College of Charleston not yet the sprawling midtown institution that enrolls a huge number of young women. When I finally acquired some seniority, and got to leave the campus for the entire weekend, I departed Charleston entirely. I would ask “Boo” if I could skip the mandatory Friday afternoon parade allowing me to drive north as far as Williamsburg, Va., Washington, D.C., and College Park, Md. Charleston did not seem to notice my my absence. But in the last 50 years Charleston has expanded its recreational options and relentlessly, aggressively advertised what one might do if one chooses to hang

out in Charleston. In this regard it built a first-class museum replacing the barn-like building that featured a desiccated mammoth. It built an aquarium, towed the Yorktown aircraft carrier to Mt. Pleasant and removed the C.S.S. Hunley (submarine) from the bottom of the harbor. It built a new Visitor’s Center and constructed parking garages on almost every block. And tourists came in huge numbers filling up the brand new hotels and trendy restaurants. Some of these tourists decided to stay, buying themselves a small piece of the peninsula, and sending many long-time residents to a condominium in Mt. Pleasant or less historic digs on Kiawah. Charleston’s latest challenge is a rising sea and the prospect of more flooding. In response to this threat the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed an

8-foot high wall that would surround the peninsula. This will come with gates, underground holding tanks and pumps that would discharge any water that makes it over or under the wall. It will cost $1.1 billion. The Corps has not yet said what the wall will look like. The Corps wants to be sure Charleston buys-into its $385 million part before publishing its drawings. But the real challenge is whether Charleston can turn off the spigot that has flooded its streets, alleys and sidewalks of with people. It is not certain if Charleston will survive as a city where people can actually live, work and raise a family. I, for one, will always have my memories and, yes, there are doughnuts. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

Why do we struggle talking about race?

ne of the most frustrating — and hurtful — discoveries from the tenure of the most recent former president is just how racially prejudiced many of the people around us really are. It’s not that they voted for him after he kicked off his campaign with disparaging remarks about immigrants. It’s that they continued to support him even after his divisive comments broadened to include most people of color. We had to revisit previously favorable opinions we’d held of our friends and coworkers in light of their newfound energy for this man who made openly racist comments and encouraged his supporters with combative rhetoric. Even people we were pretty sure weren’t racist seemed to turn a blind eye to his worst antics. If only we could discuss our conflicted feelings with these friends. But everybody

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knows you cannot talk about racism in this country. Somehow we’ve made talking about racism worse than racism itself. That’s what it felt like when comedian Whoopi Goldberg drew a suspension from her daytime TV talk show “The View” after she said the persecution of Jews during World War II wasn’t racist because it was White people killing White people. She immediately conceded her misjudgment and apologized, but no, no, the damage was done. Was Goldberg wrong for speaking from her personal experience and observation?

No, but … also yes. To her mind, it was people who shared the same skin tones killing each other. Nazis wanted to exterminate a group they decided were subhuman, and they perpetrated a campaign to do so. But the prejudice driving that violence was not based on skin tone. It was based on ethnicity. Some of what we talk about in terms of “race” actually is ethnicity, but we have dumbed it down by basing it on visual cues like skin tone. If you have a certain skin tone, you are subject to being treated a certain way. People look at you and decide they can make assumptions about you, your character and what they can say and do to you and get away with it. Goldberg was penalized despite her comments reflecting how racism regularly is perpetrated in this country. Another example of this

unease is the controversy surrounding the Miami Dolphins football team’s new coach, Mike McDaniel. His predecessor, Brian Flores, was fired after a season many judged as being more successful than could have been expected, and he accused the NFL of being biased against Black coaches. Flores said Black coaches are not given a fair chance to compete for head coaching positions, despite a rule requiring teams to interview Black candidates, and that Black coaches are often held to a tougher standard than white coaches. McDaniel, who is biracial, was asked about being one of only four minority head coaches in the league and answered that he felt uncomfortable with the focus on his racial background, adding, “I identify as a human being. My dad’s Black.” Nice try, Mike, but in America, you have to be something. You have to

claim a tribe. You can’t just be. Maybe it’s easier if, like McDaniel, you have straight hair and a light complexion that doesn’t automatically prompt inquiries into your racial origins. But once the question is asked an answer must be given. You can’t just choose not to choose. Ask Tiger Woods. The latest case of this sensitivity is the dust up over “critical race theory” being taught in schools — even though it isn’t. The loudest voices claim white children are being taught to hate America and to feel bad about being white because of the nation’s history of race relations. The ill-defined movement has picked up so much steam an Alabama school superintendent had to tell concerned parents (do we ever say “white parents,” or is that just assumed when parents are “concerned?”) that observing Black History

Month isn’t critical race theory. The state board of education in that state already passed a ban against CRT and related issues. Heaven forbid American schoolchildren learn facts when they’re being taught American history. I like the meme depicting Ruby Bridges, the little Black girl who was six years old when she integrated Louisiana public schools in 1960. It includes the caption, “If this child was strong enough to survive it, your child is strong enough to learn about it.” I also like the saying, “God can’t heal what we conceal.” We all need to learn how to address this sickness holding us in its grip instead of keeping it hidden away like a family secret. Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.

Things that you might not know about Beaufort but should

ike many of you, I was surprised to learn that Beaufort County has one of richest and longest histories of any place in what is now the United States. As USC Beaufort Professor of History and Beaufort native Larry Rowland likes to say, “This is where European history began in the United States.” If you have not read Rowland’s “The History of Beaufort South Carolina,” you should. The first European, a Spanish sea captain named Diego De Salazar, landed in Beaufort County in 1514, made a note of the place and moved on. In 1562, a Frenchman by the name of Jean Ribaut (the guy for which the street is named) founded a colony that he named Charlesfort on what is now Parris Island. It only lasted a short time

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before they were forced to abandon it and leave, but it was the first European settlement in the United States. Ribaut ended up on a beach in Florida in 1565 where the Spanish killed he and his men, but that’s another story. Shortly after that, the Spanish built a town on the same site and named it Santa Elena. It was occupied from 1566 to 1587. To put this in prospective, Saint Augustine was founded in 1565, James-

town, Va., in 1607. So this is the place where it all began. If you would like to see what remains of Santa Elena, you can. It is a well marked site on Parris Island, and while you are there, don’t miss the Marine Corps History Museum. In colonial days the early settlers found ways to live in peace and harmony with the native people. They established a large trade in deer skins and fur. The forests were full of timber and pine pitch which was in demand for ship building. As time went by that peaceful relationship between the colonists and the native people changed (big surprise, the colonists wanted more and more of their land) which brought on wars between them that went on for years. There were

also battles with pirates, the Spanish, the British, and each other. The first planters grew the cash crops of rice and indigo, which was later replaced by Sea Island cotton. Sea Island cotton was the finest cotton grown anywhere in the world and became the product that, in the 18th century, made Beaufort one of the wealthiest cities in the nation. On a per capita basis, it may have been the wealthiest. Then came the Civil War. In 1861 the Union Navy blasted its way into Port Royal Sound, and took over Port Royal Sound and the town of Beaufort. Much Civil War and Reconstruction History took place in Beaufort County. Beaufort is now home to The Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Its headquartered downtown

at 706 Craven Street. While you are at it, walk across the street to the Armory Museum. It has lots of good stuff from Beaufort’s history. Don’t miss the museum at Penn Center on St. Helena Island. This is the site of one of the first schools for freed slaves. It was founded in 1862 by northern missionaries and abolitionists. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous “I Have a Dream” speech while here on a retreat at Penn Center. You can also learn about the Gullah culture that is so much a part of Beaufort County’s history. Take some time to walk around the Hhenry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and look at the various plaques and monuments. They tell the story of the people who built Beaufort.

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Reunited in the desert

Marine, Airmen couple brought together by deployment By Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia More than 7,000 miles away from their South Carolina home, a U.S. Marine husband and a U.S. Air Force wife reunite while both separately deployed. Capt. Thomas Phillips, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 weapon systems officer, and 1st Lt. Alyson Phillips, 378th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron infrastructure flight commander, were each tasked to deploy by their respective branches, little did they know that their paths would lead them both to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “My unit jokes and says I’m the first guy to get a good deal out of deploying to the region,” Thomas said. “It’s been pretty special.” As a military couple married for just more than a year, the Phillips’ are no strangers to dealing with long distance. First meeting in 2018 while stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., the couple maintained a long distance relationship during various moves until their marriage in September of 2020 and subsequent move to South Carolina in June of 2021. “Luckily we don’t do long distance anymore but it’s still distance,” Thomas said. “She works in Charleston and I

U.S. Marine Capt. Thomas Phillips, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 weapons system officer, hugs his wife, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Alyson Phillips, 378th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron infrastructure flight commander, after their reunion on the flight line of Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Thomas and Alyson were both tasked by their respective branches to deploy to PSAB. Photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman, USAF. work in Beaufort, South Carolina. We have a house but I only live there maybe four nights a week.” While the hour and a half distance between Beaufort and Charleston is an improvement from previous assignments, it’s nothing compared to the distance of South Carolina to Saudi Arabia.

After finally being able to settle down in the same state and the same home, Alyson was quickly tasked to deploy in late October. “Obviously there’s nothing we can do about being tasked to deploy,” Alyson said. “With us both being in the military we understand when things are out of our control and we

kind of understand how that feels.” However, shortly after Alyson left, Thomas’ unit was also given orders to deploy. “My unit is on Dynamic Force Employment status, which pretty much means we have the ability to deploy anywhere in the world with a 10 days notice,” Thomas said.

“We heard some rumors that we might be coming to this region and this was one of the potential bases we could go to.” Although his unit was set to deploy, the location of the deployment was up in the air for some time. Of all the possible locations for Thomas’ unit to be

sent, one particular location caught the attention of the young couple, Prince Sultan Air Base, the same location as Alyson. “There were a bunch of bases that were on the table and there was a lot of back and forth of whether he’d come out here or not,” Alyson said. “It got to the point where I said I won’t believe it until he’s actually here.” As fate would have it, the answer to the unknown became realized when the final order came down and Thomas and his unit were tasked to deploy to PSAB. “I was so excited,” Alyson said. “It’s weird to not see your husband for a while and then not see them at home but see them here.” The reunion was finally made certain when one-byone, the F/A-18 Hornets of Thomas’ unit landed at PSAB. Waiting patiently on the flight line was Alyson and members of her unit to witness the long-awaited reunion. “It was kind of hard to believe it was actually happening,” Thomas said. “I was the last jet in my cell to land and one of the guys came over the radio and told me that she was here. I was fighting back some tears, it was pretty special.” Through the distance, deployments and time apart, the young couple won’t soon forget their reunion in the desert.

Who can help me determine what my veterans’ benefits are and help me file a claim?

everal readers of The Island News and others have recently asked me the following two questions: 1. Who can help me determine what my veterans’ benefits are? 2. Who can help me file a claim with the VA? You can read about who can help you determine what VA benefits you are eligible for and how to file a claim at https://bit.ly/3rOJMhw. South Carolina residents can also find claims assistance information at the SC Department of Veteran Affairs website at https://bit. ly/34EZaEf. Most importantly, you can find a complete listing of S.C. County Veterans’ Service Offices at https://bit.ly/3gI8zNF. If you need help filing a claim or appeal, you should consider working with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or an accredited attorney or a claims agent. The VA trusts these professionals because they’re trained and certified in the VA claims and appeals processes and can help you with VA-related needs. Veterans Service Officers work for local state and county governments and veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, AMVETS, DAV, PAV, etc.) and both the organizations and the individual are called VSOs. VSOs, certified claims agents, and accredited attorneys work on behalf of veterans and service members, as well as their dependents and survivors. They work with, but do not work for the VA. VSOs and accredited representatives are trusted by the VA and veterans because they have to pass an exam, pass a background check, and take continuing education courses to make sure they are providing the most up-to-date information. VSOs and accredited repre-

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sentatives can help military members, veterans, and their families to understand and apply for VA benefits, like: financial support (monthly payments), education, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), home loans, life insurance, pension, health care, and burial benefits. As trained and certified professionals, they can also help veterans: • Gather supporting documents (like doctor reports or medical tests). • File a claim or appeal on your behalf. • Provide added support, like helping with transportation to medical appointments or emergency funds. In general, no individual or organization may charge you a fee to help you file your initial application for benefits. However, accredited claims agents and lawyers may charge you for unusual expenses. It’s only after the VA has made a decision about your original claim that VA-accredited claims agents and attorneys may charge for their services. Make sure you ask up front what, if any, fees you’ll be charged. If you believe a claims agent or attorney charged a fee that’s too high, you can challenge it. You can read about how to challenge a fee at https://bit.ly/3sGnqh8. You can find an accredited representative or a VSO in the following ways:

1. Go to list of names, phone numbers, addresses and email addresses at the SC Directory of VSOs at https:// bit.ly/3HNQLwt. Make sure you call them and make an appointment before going to their office. This will ensure you will know what to bring with you (for example DD214, Military Medical and Personnel Records, etc.) and prevent you from wasting a trip to the office without an appointment. 2. Go to eBenefits gateway at VSO Search – VA/DoD eBenefits to find a local representative (including a recognized VSO, an attorney, or a claims agent) by state/territory, zip code, or the organization’s name. Open https:// bit.ly/35ZKNur in your browser and click on Go to eBenefits. 3. Or search the VA Office of the General Counsel’s list at https:// bit.ly/3gGQWht to find VA-recognized organizations and VA-accredited individuals by name, city, state, or zip code. You can also download and view the VA’s Office of the Secretary Veterans and Military Organizations 2019 Directory at https://bit.ly/3HMYc7m. The VA’s Veterans and Military Organizations 2019 Directory is organized into the following five parts. Part I: Listing of approximately 30 congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organizations, which are also recognized by the Department of VA Office of General Counsel for the purpose of preparation, presentation, and prosecution

of claims under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Part II: Listing of approximately 11 congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organizations, which are NOT recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of preparation, presentation and prosecution of Veteran’s claims only. Part III: Listing of 3 Veteran organizations, which are NOT congressionally chartered, but are officially recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of preparation, presentation and prosecution of Veteran’s claims only. Part IV: Listing of approximately 84 Veteran organizations, which are NOT congressionally chartered or officially recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of preparation, presentation and prosecution of Veteran’s claims only. Part V: Listing of two organizations of state Intergovernmental Affairs. • National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veteran Services Officers, which lists the 55 states and territory Veteran Affairs Departments, Divisions, and Commissions. • Listing of State Veterans Affairs organizations recognized by the Secretary for the purpose of preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, as provided in Section 5902 (formerly Section 3402) of Title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.) and Sub Sec-

tion 14.628(a) and (c) of 38 C.F.R. (C): State Directors of Veterans Affairs Although I recommend you call your county VSO and setup an appointment, you can also set up an accredited representative or a VSO to work on your behalf by contacting the VA using one of the following three methods. 1. Use eBenefits to let us know you’ll be working with a representative or to change your current representation. 2. To have a VSO help you, fill out an Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant’s Representative (VA Form 21-22). Download VA Form 21-22 (PDF) at https:// bit.ly/3gGOUh8. 3. To have a claims agent or attorney help you, fill out an Appointment of Individual as Claimant’s Representative (VA Form 21-22a). Download VA Form 21-22a (PDF) at https:// bit.ly/3rIHNLw. If you’re filling out one of the forms, you’ll need to mail it to your nearest VA regional office. You should speak to the service organization or certified representative before you send your request. Below are the phone numbers and email addresses of other S.C. and Ga. county VSOs in The Island News footprint. The Beaufort County Veterans Service Office is located at 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort, S.C. 29906, The phone no. is 843-255-6880, and the fax no. is 843-2559445. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, by appointment only. The website is https://bit. ly/3uKeZUQ. Colleton Co.: Janet D.

EDITOR’S NOTE You can read all past issues of The Island News and more than 30 articles on veterans’ benefits written by Larry Dandridge at www.yourislandnews. com.

Smith, 843-549-1412, cvao@ colletoncounty.org. Charleston Co.: David J. LeBlanc, Sr., 843-974-6360, vaoffice@charlestoncounty. org. Hampton Co.: Sharon Johnson, 803-9142085/2087, sjohnson@ hamptoncountysc.org. Dorchester Co.: Johnny K. Brown, 843-832-0050, JKBrown@dorchestercountysc.gov. Jasper Co.: Alton Jenkins, 843-726-7727, ajenkins@ jaspercountysc.gov. Berkeley Co.: Jan Helton, 843-377-8506, jan.helton@ berkeleycountysc.gov. Chatham County, Ga.: Reggie Louis, 912-920-0214, Ext. 2194, reggie.lewis2@ va.gov, 1170 Shawnee Street, Savannah, Ga. 31419. Liberty County & Hinesville, Ga.: Charles Isaac, 912-408-2948, charles. isaac@vs.state.ga.us, 500 East Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville, Ga. 31313. Please share this information with military members, veterans, and their families and survivors. Larry Dandridge is a retired Lt. Col. In the U.S. Army. He is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, a former Infantryman, former Warrant Officer and pilot. Dandridge is also a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Medical Center, as well as a published author and freelance writer. He can be reached at LDandridge@earthlink.net. FEBRUARY 17–23, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2309-W28B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: REGINALD LENORRIS COACHMAN & DARLENE W. COACHMAN, 7403 SIMON ST, ATLANTA, GA 30349. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3963 at Pages 322, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $39,226.26 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.49 Total Amount Due $ 40,395.75 With a per diem of $ 14.28 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1307-W8B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: THEODORE EUGENE HARRIS & GLORIA BERNICE LEE, 12300 N KEYS RD, BRANDYWINE PG, MD 20613. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3612 at Pages 2145, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $23,520.19 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.49 Total Amount Due $ 24,689.68 With a per diem of $ 7.38 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1202-W2B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: MARK AVERY MADDOX

FEBRUARY 17–23, 2022

& ALFREDA MADDOX, 406 LONE OAK COURT, KENNEDALE, TX 76060. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3524 at Pages 1878, records of Beaufort County, SC.

Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1503-W1B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: SUSAN MARIE POWELL , 1212 QUAIL RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37214. Junior Lienholder: , .

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3632 at Pages 697, records of Beaufort County, SC.

The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910.

The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are

An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345.

Amount currently in default (including interest) $13,525.35 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 870.49 Total Amount Due $ 14,745.84 With a per diem of $ 5.70

King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

Bluffton, SC 29910.

Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and holders of other undivided interests in and to a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and § 27-32-345. Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for for HHI Development, LLC, by Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 Control Number U2207-W46B. P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, (843)-249-0777 if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: DWAYNE M. HOLMES , 373 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE W NORTH SUITE B, DOVER, DE 19904. Junior Lienholder: , . Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in undersigned Trustee to sell the below described payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, besecured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book ginning at 9:30 A.M.. 3980 at Pages 220, records of Beaufort County, SC. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Bluffton, SC 29910. Amount currently in default (including interest) Property Description: A fee simple undivided $31,483.14 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the Costs $ 419.49 holders of other undivided interests in and to Total Amount Due $ 32,252.63 the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION With a per diem of $ 11.01 SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Together with any and all additional principal, Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the sucControl Number U1103-W24B. cessful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Liensuccessful bidder shall also be required to pay for holders is as follows: JOANNE DARLINE WEBER Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or trans& CARL CHRISTIAN CARLSON, JR., 6 OCEAN EAST, fer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to MARATHON, FL 33050. all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessJunior Lienholder: , . ments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its 3593 at Pages 2171, records of Beaufort County, interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues SC. the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney Amount currently in default (including interest) for HHI Development, LLC, by $29,799.92 Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 Costs $ 419.49 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 Total Amount Due $ 30,569.41 (843)-249-0777 With a per diem of $ 10.59 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, undersigned Trustee to sell the below described shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beat the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the sucginning at 9:30 A.M.. cessful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolsuccessful bidder shall also be required to pay for choz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transBluffton, SC 29910. fer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessProperty Description: A fee simple undivided ments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation § 27-32-345. Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or for HHI Development, LLC, by supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or Control Number U1102-W28O. W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record OwnP.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 er, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior (843)-249-0777 Lienholders is as follows: HENRY CLAUDE VICTOR & MARILINE VICTOR, 1548 TRUSCOTT CT, MOUNT TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE DORA, FL 32757-8807. Junior Lienholder: , . Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in undersigned Trustee to sell the below described payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, besecured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book ginning at 9:30 A.M.. 3996 at Pages 2937, records of Beaufort County, SC. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Bluffton, SC 29910. Amount currently in default (including interest) Property Description: A fee simple undivided $31,694.38 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the Costs $ 419.49 holders of other undivided interests in and to Total Amount Due $ 32,463.87 the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION With a per diem of $ 13.49 SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Together with any and all additional principal, Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the sucControl Number U2301-W38B. cessful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Liensuccessful bidder shall also be required to pay for holders is as follows: DWAYNE MATTHEW STONE & Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transDEIRY MARIA STONE, 9040 LEE RD 246, SMITHS fer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to STATION, AL 36877-4112. all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessJunior Lienholder: , . ments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its 3779 at Pages 1178, records of Beaufort County, interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues SC. the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney Amount currently in default (including interest) for HHI Development, LLC, by $30,230.09 Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 Costs $ 419.49 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 Total Amount Due $ 30,999.58 (843)-249-0777 With a per diem of $ 11.23 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, undersigned Trustee to sell the below described shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beat the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the sucginning at 9:30 A.M.. cessful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolsuccessful bidder shall also be required to pay for choz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B,

Amount currently in default (including interest) $16,798.74 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.49 Total Amount Due $ 17,568.23 With a per diem of $ 7.97 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1211-W43B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: FELICE R. MCMAHON & TIMOTHY P. MCMAHON, 1366 E. 66TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3517 at Pages 3302, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $28,518.57 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.49 Total Amount Due $ 29,288.06 With a per diem of $ 10.56 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1304-W37E. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: WENDY S. RODRIGUEZ , 5937 DEER RUN DR, MASON, OH 45040-9737. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3593 at Pages 2898, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are

Amount currently in default (including interest) $16,270.08 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 17,039.94 With a per diem of $ 7.14

Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter.

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2201-W29B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: DENISE VIRGINIA ADAIR-COPELAND , 10118 SW 25TH PL, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-9014. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3730 at Pages 1680, records of Beaufort County, SC.

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1402-W37B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: BRIAN MATTHEW MARPLE & SUZANNE MILLER SNOOK-MARPLE, 10716 GENERAL KIRKLAND DR., BRISTOW, VA 20136. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3546 at Pages 2234, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $20,813.41 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 21,583.27 With a per diem of $ 8.06 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are

Amount currently in default (including interest) $39,920.37 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 40,690.23 With a per diem of $ 15.81

Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1204-W23B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: STEPHEN P. GRILL & EILEEN LOUISE GRILL, 20 HYMAN CT, BROOKLYN, NY 11229-6032. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3586 at Pages 2076, records of Beaufort County, SC.

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2201-W37O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: RICHARD TROYCE MCGILL & JEANNE MARIE MCGILL, 413 WILLOW DR, PIEDMONT, SC 29673. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3714 at Pages 3036, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $17,156.35 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 17,926.21 With a per diem of $ 6.13 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are

Amount currently in default (including interest) $26,483.38 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 27,253.24 With a per diem of $ 9.98

LEGAL NOTICES et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1404-W13B, U1207-W44B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: EDWARD P. HARDESTY & DORIS A. HARDESTY, 3000 VILLAGE RUN RD, UNIT 103-309, WEXFORD, PA 15090. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3514 at Pages 1452, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $22,436.15 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 23,206.01 With a per diem of $ 8.22 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3632 at Pages 1712, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $9,355.50 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 10,125.36 With a per diem of $ 3.97 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

$9,964.64 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 10,734.50 With a per diem of $ 2.64 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910.

Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 13121365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2507-W10B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: CHARLES A. SCHAEFFER & KATHY L. SCHAEFFER, 20413 W TUCKER RD, BRIMFIELD, IL 615179615. Junior Lienholder: , .

tions secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3698 at Pages 2095, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $23,485.30 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 24,255.16 With a per diem of $ 9.76 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M..

CINEMATIC HIGHLIGHTS King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 3/3/2022, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1306-W3O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: CLARENCE GRIFFIN & HATTIE MEADOWS GRIFFIN, 420 S PENDERNALE DR, MOORE, SC 29369. Junior Lienholder: , .

Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 13121365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2501-W41B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: DAVID JOHN ALDRICH & MARY BURKE ALDRICH, 622 STANHOPE DR, CASSELBERRY, FL 32707-5726. Junior Lienholder: , .

SYMPHONIC PORTRAITS The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3779 at Pages 1279, records of Beaufort County, SC.

Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 13121365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1410-W41B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: JEAN GUILLAUME FORD & AMY ELIZABETH BIBB-FORD, 191 LAKESIDE RD, ARDMORE, PA 19003-3207. Junior Lienholder: , .

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obliga-

The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3815 at Pages 1312, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $65,024.10 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 65,793.96 With a per diem of $ 21.93 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

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Amount currently in default (including interest) $36,085.26 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 419.86 Total Amount Due $ 36,855.12 With a per diem of $ 15.74

SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 13121365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1311-W28B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: THOMAS E JAGELKA & JANET MACEACHEN, PO BOX 7412, WILTON, CT 06897-7412. Junior Lienholder: , .

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Seeking God

Who Just Moved In? Our Assumptions About God

You’ve heard things about the neighbor down the street. Ever since he moved into the neighborhood, people have been saying negative things about him. This impression is strengthened when you see him out in his yard, mumbling to himself as he pulls weeds. As a result, you never try to speak with him or get to know him. But one day, he introduces himself to you and you both begin talking. It turns out, what you had heard about him wasn’t at all accurate, and he’s actually a wonderful person. We tend to make presumptions about God, too. As in our example, we might never have been properly introduced to God. We may have negative ideas about him from things we have heard from family or friends. We might have an impression of him that is inaccurate or incomplete, and these impressions can keep us from even wanting to seek God out. What impressions might you have about God? Perhaps God was never talked about in your family when you were growing up, and so you’ve never really considered matters of faith to be very important. Maybe you assume that God is just for people who are weak-minded or gullible. You may think of God as a force, an energy, or a higher level of existence, rather than as a person.

God has revealed himself as a loving Father. When Christians speak of God, we mean the infinite being who created the universe and everything in it. He is a person, meaning he is a “someone” who loves and cares for us, rather than an impersonal force or energy. He created the human race and has revealed himself to us so that we can know him and enjoy a relationship with him. Of all the earthly images that he could have used to symbolize how he considers us, his favorite is to present himself as our loving and merciful father. What might need to be healed for you to seek God? Over the years, what has influenced the way you think about God? What might be the assumptions that you have about God, perhaps even without realizing it? If there are wounds from your childhood, perhaps you can talk to God about them and ask for healing. Like the neighbor in our example, it could be that God is different than we are imagining, and we will be glad that we got to know him!

Wounds in our heart can also affect our view of God. If we experienced problems in our relationship with one or both of our parents, we can unconsciously imagine God in the same way. For example, if our father was absent or emotionally distant, we may imagine God as being somewhat detached as well, not caring about our daily needs. If our mother held grudges and never seemed to forgive us, we can find it hard to believe that God is truly merciful and willing to forgive our sins. If our parents were overly demanding and hard to please, we could imagine God in the same way, thinking we have to earn his love by being good.

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