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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

County voting results certified after state orders retabulation

Jean Felix, left, Chairperson of the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County, goes over votes for each candidate for each office in the county during the election verification Friday, June 17. Felix said 31,059 votes were cast in the June 14 primary in Beaufort County. All were counted 100% accurately, and the vote to verify the primary election was unanimous. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

By Tony Kukulich After completing a state-ordered retabulation of the Beaufort County 2022 primary election results, county officials certified the vote Friday afternoon, June 17.

“Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure election integrity and transparency, the South Carolina Election Commission has ordered the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections to publicly retabulate all ballots cast in the June 14 primaries,” wrote Wm. Weston Newton, chair of the Beaufort County Legislative Delegation.

The vote certification was expect-

ed to take place Thursday when the election board was scheduled to meet for the dual purposes of validating the provisional ballots cast in the election and certifying the county vote.

The board completed a review of the 88 provisional ballots and approved 37 of them. They then recessed while those ballots were scanned and added to the vote count. The plan to certify the vote after the recess was interrupted by a phone call from the State Election Commission (SEC), explained Jean Felix, chair of the Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Beaufort County.

“During that time, we received a call,” Felix said. “For the sake of peace of mind for everybody and for election integrity, just re-tabulate. (The SEC) requested to be able to review all of the documents as a result of the retabulation. Once they reviewed it today after we got everything to them, they said, ‘We reviewed everything. Everything matches. We will update scvotes. gov as soon as we can. You’re free to continue.’ They wanted a review process. We’re good to go and our certification is complete.”

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Voting in runoff elections under way

The entrance to the Cat Island Sanctuary Club has seen little use since the iconic course was put up for sale. The course and related properties were previously purchased by the Cat Island Group LLC for $425,000 in 2020, according to reports. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

New owners, big plans

By Tony Kukulich With the Beaufort County 2022 primary election results certified, voters are returning to the polls for two statewide runoff elections.

“There are no local runoffs in Beaufort County,” said Jean Felix, chair of the Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Beaufort County. “They will only be the statewide races.”

The Republican candidate for state superintendent of education and the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate will be decided by runoff elections scheduled for Tuesday, June 28.

A runoff election is held when none of the candidates in a given race capture a majority of the vote. If a runoff election is required, the top two vote getters in the race advance to the runoff.

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Restoration, revitalization in store for Cat Island golf course closed since 2019

STATEWIDE RUNOFFS There will be two statewide primary runoff elections June 28 – Republican Superintendent of Education and Democratic U.S. Senate.

People vote at their regular precincts.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Those who voted June 14 can only participate in the runoff for the party primary they voted in originally.

Anyone who didn't vote June 14, can vote in either runoff.

By Tony Kukulich

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lans to restore and revitalize the Cat Island golf course are under way with the recent purchase of the property by Virginia-based Resort Development Partners (RDP).

The Cat Island Golf Club opened in the summer of 1985, but has struggled in recent years. Ownership of the property has changed hands several times, and the course, which has fallen into a state of disrepair, has been closed since 2019. It will be the focus of RDP’s revitalization efforts.

"As lifelong golfers who recently purchased a home on the Cat Island golf course, we are extremely excited to watch the transformation over the next few months and look forward to joining the club and connecting with our neighbors and the club's new members," Cat Island resident Larry Noah said.

RDP’s purchase of the Cat Island property closed earlier this month. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Democrat – U.S. Senate Candidates • Catherine Fleming Bruce • Krystle Matthews Republican Race – State Superintendent of Education • Kathy Maness • Ellen Weaver Early voting dates • Thursday, June 23 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Friday, June 24 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The popular driving range at the Cat Island golf course looks a little “long in the tooth,” as it’s not seen any use for some time. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Absentee voting

Now known as the Cat Island Club, the property is the sixth club in RDP’s portfolio and the only property owned in South Carolina. Other locations include Indiana, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

“There’s a void for a private (golf)

All absentee requests and applications must be done in-person or by phone.

If you need an absentee application, please contact the Beaufort County Office of Voter Registration and Elections at 843-255-6900 or stop into our office at 15 John Galt Road.

Absentee requests and applications are no longer accepted by email, fax, or online.

club in the City of Beaufort,” General Manager Tim Mervosh said. “The other main attraction is the property itself.

It’s a gorgeous piece of land. It’s got tremendous potential. The homes that

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Brig. Gen. Julie L. Nethercot relinquishes command of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

Beaufort’s Caroline Fermin, 59, joined the United States Marine Corps in Washington, D.C. in 1988.

She is a graduate of Battery Creek High School and USC Beaufort/ Colombia. After Officer Candidate School and training as a Communications Officer and Adjutant, she was posted to Okinawa with the Fleet Marine Force (FMF).

Her next assignment was at MCAS Kaneohe Bay and then as Aide/Protocol to the Commanding General FMF Pacific. She was there during Desert Storm also doing communications duty. She then transferred to the Recruiting Com-

Gun safety rally set for Saturday

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mand and Command and Staff College at Quantico where she earned two Masters degrees. It was then back for a tour in Okinawa followed by another in Hawaii as Adjutant for the Commander Marine Force Pacific/Central Command.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thank you Mike McCombs – yet again!

From staff reports June is Gun Violence Awareness Month and a local “roadside sign/ poster-waving” event is scheduled Saturday, June 25 starting at 11 a.m., at the corner of Ribaut Road and Boundary Street.

Organized by the S.C. Moms Demand Action organization, the event is designed to remind the public of the crisis surrounding gun violence.

Participants are asked to wear red Moms Demand Action T-shirts or the orange Moms Against Violence colors. Organizers are asking citizens to urge the U.S. Senate to continue its work on a bipartisan framework for gun safety legislation.

DragonBoat Race Day this weekend From staff reports DragonBoat Beaufort is hosting its 9th annual DragonBoat Race Day on Saturday, June 25 from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort.

CORRECTION:

Town of Port Royal Mayor Joe DeVito’s name was spelled incorrectly in the June 16 edition.

I was so relieved at seeing "Manning’s column disgusting" from Tom Johnson in the last issue.

Thank you so much for printing it. I cannot fathom why we have someone like Manning who is so negative and divisive in our hometown paper.

Shouldn't we have someone who is better for the people?

Keeping prayer out of the schools?

A Christian who doesn't want organized prayer in schools because the people wanting this care less about being a Christian than getting their way? What Kool-Aid did Manning grow up on?

Simply – when you take God out of the schools … who does that open the door for? Yes, you guessed it – the Devil himself.

Keep prayer in the schools and families teach your children right from wrong and have Jesus and God in your home.

– Jeanette Carlson, Lady's Island

From staff reports The Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club’s 55th annual Lowcountry Regatta is set for Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26.

For those who have attended for many years, you know the drill. Fun, fun, good food, good band, good bar, sailing – all of those things.

It is two days of sailboat racing over three race courses between the marshes downtown and The Sands in Port Royal. There will be

Cat of the Week: Zach is our newest house cat.

Zach is a diabetic cat who lives a normal life on his care plan. He is wonderful with dogs, playful cats, and kids. He would love a family of his own. He is 5 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

JUNE 23–29, 2022

Our Slough of Despond

When John Bunyan captured that phrase in Pilgrims Progress, he so very could have been speaking of today. Little of what we see or read in the news is good; faith in our fundamental institutions has been severely shaken, and many Americans express outright dismay for the future.

We Lurch – from one political party to its polar opposite, from one cause to another, from espousing one creed to having no creed at all.

We Stumble – from civil war to attempted coup, from one conflicting policy to another, from one corruptive narrative to the next, from denial to acceptance of acts of violence deemed horrific in any civilized society.

We Bumble – from Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan to immigration onto our shores and to dealing with whatever foreign flashpoint is next.

And yet, what Alexis de Tocqueville called in 1831 the

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community, she serves as a Commissioner of the Beaufort County and Municipal Planning Commissions, is on the Boards of Voter Registration and Elections, the Chamber of Commerce and the Military Enhancement Committee, serves as Secretary of our MOAA chapter and Wreaths Across America activities, is a Rotarian and actively works with wildlife animal rescues.

– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9.

For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.

approximately 100 boats involved, sailed by juniors and adults. There are 10 classes of boats, 15 support boats, 55 member volunteers on the water, 25 volunteers on land and a great Lowcountry Boil and live band on Saturday night.

Racing will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Non-members with eligible class dinghies are welcome to enter. Come and join the races or just watch.

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“Great Experiment” in democracy is still here. We have indeed lurched, stumbled and bumbled our way along, but the fact remains that this nation is still the one representing the greatest opportunities to the most people in the world. We represent a chance for betterment, for achievement, for openness and expression and for helping shape the world order towards democracy beyond the dreams of most of the globe’s peoples.

What de Tocqueville saw on his tour of the states in 1831 was the metamorphosis of the words of the Founders into pragmatic realities. That, despite all our problems, continues to this day.

As we confront the endless barrage of issues and troubles, let us keep the big picture in mind.

We are still the United Sates of America and we are still, at core, the embodiment of the Founders’ ideals.

– Philip D. Saracin, St. Helena Island

55th Lowcountry Regatta set for this weekend

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CAROLINE FERMIN Her follow-on tour was at Headquarters Marine Corps then an assignment to the Marine Corps War College at Quantico where she earned a third Masters degree. Her final tour was in Tampa with Commander, Central Command. She was medically retired in 2013 at a Lieutenant Colonel with 25 years of service and moved back to Beaufort. She also earned a Doctorate from St. Thomas University.

Since 2014 she has been Executive Director of the Parris Island Heritage Foundation, generating the funds for the Parris Island Museum. Very active in service to our

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Sailors will need to pay to be officially registered. Any meals or extra T-shirts need to be reserved during registration. They will not be available other than at online registration. Club members are encouraged to make reservations for dinner through the club website.

Dog of the Week: Mr. Mooney is one of our longest residents at PAL. He is looking for his sidekick in life. Once he knows you are there to stay, you will have a best friend. He would enjoy a one- or two-person household with a possible playmate. Mr. Mooney is 3 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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County Council gets look at BHS access road alternatives

LADY’S ISLAND eaufort County Council members are preparing for a debate on the proposed $700 million transportation sales tax referendum in November even as they’re still deciding on how to spend dollars raised by a 2018 sales tax referendum.

On Monday, council members got a peek at the most recent design alternatives for realignment of the Beaufort High School access road, a major element of the Lady’s Island Corridor improvement plan with hundreds of vehicles using the access road every school day.

The county engineering staff, working with consultants, have come up with five alternatives but are promoting one which includes a roundabout on Meridian Road and a new stoplight at S.C. 802 and Hazel Farm/ Gay roads.

The proposals are considered an improvement over the original plan which showed a stop light at the Sunset Boulevard and a new connector from the BHS campus through a neighboring shopping center.

The more recent alternatives show bus and school traffic existing on correcting roadways away from the Sea Island Parkway.

The parkway improve-

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ment plan, which includes parts of Lady’s Island Drive and Sea Island Parkway out to the Coosaw Bridge, has been in the works since 2017 with public hearings held in January 2020 when three options were on the table and again, virtually, in January-February 2021.

Now, with five alternatives on the table, including two that would impact the popular Crystal Lake Park, Councilmembers Alice Howard and York Glover have insisted the county get more public input before moving forward with the project.

If you’d like to see those recommendations, go to file:///C:/Users/bftba/ Downloads/AgendaPacket-Public%20Facilities%20 Committee-June%2020,%20 2022%203.00%20PM.pdf, pages 102-116.

Or just go to Beaufort County SC webpage, County Council agendas, Public Facilities Committee, June 20 meeting, pages 102-116.

It’s worth a “look see.”

And then share your opinions with county.

Okay, primaries aren’t quite over BEAUFORT – The political roadside signs are removed, the postcards have stopped coming but wait… the 2022 primaries aren’t quite over.

There’s still a runoff election Tuesday – the Republican ballot has two candidates running for nomination for S.C. Superintendent of Education and the Democratic ballot, two candidates running for the U.S. Senate nomination.

Ah, will it never end?

Of course it will, in November, after MUCH more campaign advertising and maybe even some mud-slinging?

There wasn’t much of that in the local primary elections.

Candidates didn’t debate, even for the sheriff’s race where the two Republican candidates primarily used social media to take verbal jabs at one another.

Local newspapers printed candidates’ answers to prepared questionnaires but again, social media was where a lot of folks got information about their candidates, for better or worse.

The “worse” being, only 21 percent of Beaufort County’s registered voters bothered to cast ballots, even though early voting was easier than ever.

The numbers that did show up were attributed to the sheriff’s race which – in case you were on vacation and

Even the wonderfully observant Island Packet columnist David Lauderdale, who’s been around these polling places for a while, called the traditional election night events ‘slumber parties.’

And he’s not far from wrong unless you’re a candidate or reporter on deadline.” missed it – was won handily by incumbent P.J. Tanner.

And then there was the “worse,” with local election results not showing up until after midnight. As veterans of Beaufort County’s political pollwatching know, getting results has always been an issue in this part of the Lowcountry.

Even with the invention and implementation of computers, we seem to be the last to get our counts reported.

Even the wonderfully observant Island Packet columnist David Lauderdale, who’s been around these polling places for a while, called the traditional election night events “slumber parties.”

And he’s not far from wrong unless you’re a candidate or reporter on deadline.

To drag out the drama of

primary politics this time, our local state legislative delegation responding to “concerns” from an unknown number of voters, got the state Elections Commission Director to call for a re-tabulation of all 31,000 votes cast, not just the Republican ballots, which were the majority and apparently where the “concerns” were stemming, but all of them… hand-counted.

And the outcome, last Friday afternoon, was 100 percent accuracy with the count produced by the ballot machines Tuesday night.

The questioning of ballot resulting in a re-tabulation being ordered – the only one in the state – unfortunately, raised even more questions, for some, about the “integrity” of the voting process.

Add to that, a presentation one week before the primary vote, of a list of 100 names a trio of women ascribing to the philosophies of the national Audit the Vote campaign, challenged individuals they contended did not meet the residency criteria for registered voters.

Certainly makes you wonder if this is a preview of coming attractions when it comes to participating in democracy.

Got some downtown flooding pictures?

BEAUFORT – As part of the city’s plans for a major stormwater drainage improvement project for the Downtown and Point neighborhoods, planners are looking for photos documenting former flooding.

Anyone who’s been here for a while can remember some pretty impressive flooding scenes in those areas.

If you’ve got some photos you’d be willing to share with the city, for grant-writing purposes, contact Neal Pugliese at npugliese@cityofbeaufort. org.

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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Beaufort Memorial renovating, expanding surgical pavilion

From staff reports Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) has announced plans to begin a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion of its Surgical Pavilion in Beaufort this fall.

The project will include the addition of two state-of-theart surgical suites to accommodate the growing demand for advanced procedures, enlarge existing suites to optimize the surgical process, and attract top physicians.

“We are all very excited to get this critically important project underway for our patients, surgeons and our growing community,” said BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley, MHA. “Modernizing and expanding our facilities will allow us to serve more patients more efficiently, and offer new and innovative pro-

cedures closer to home.”

As part of the improvements the hospital recently installed the latest da Vinci XI Surgical System, giving surgeons improved visibility and even greater precision when performing the more than a dozen minimally invasive surgical procedures with robotic assistance. Beaufort Memorial Hospital was the first healthcare provider in the area to perform hysterectomies using the Da Vinci Surgical System more than 15 years ago.

One of only three South Carolina hospitals with advanced certification for hip and knee replacement from The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial also recently added a second cutting-edge Mako SmartRobotics Surgery System for joint replacement.

This spring the hospital received notice that approximately $18 million in federal funds were earmarked for renovating and enlarging its Surgical Pavilion.

This technology allows orthopedic surgeons to create a surgical plan unique to a patient’s anatomy, and then use the robotic arm to implant the components with greater precision, leading to better function and more natural movement.

“As a surgeon, this whole project is very exciting because it will offer a better surgical environment for us, as well as the space to continue to innovate,” board-certified orthopedic surgeon and BMH Chairman of Orthopedics Dr. Edward Blocker said. “We now have incredible technology that adds a layer of precision to joint surgeries that we did not have in the past, and new technology requires additional space to operate efficiently. This project will bring our facilities up to date with our technology.”

The last major operating room renovation was nearly 30 years ago. Hospital officials began planning this project in 2018, working with the medical staff and architects to identify the space, technology and equipment needs to meet the area’s current and growing surgical demands.

“For many patients the OR is a crucial step in the process toward mobility, healing and a better quality of life,” said Dr. Chad Tober, a board-certified vascular surgeon and physi-

Playing in the pool

Lifeguard Grace Eklund watches over 4-year-old Titus Witherow as he eases himself into the Charles “Lind” Brown pool Saturday afternoon. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Voting

from page A1 The retabulation called for by the state required that each of the 31,000 ballots cast in the election be re-scanned.

The process started around 2 p.m. on Thursday and was finished by 10 a.m. Friday.

Observers watched as county staff worked through the night on eight scanners to complete the task.

According to Felix, the retabulation matched the initial count exactly.

After a brief, 20-minute meeting during which the county’s election results were reviewed, Board Mem-

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ber Craig Palley put forth a motion to certify the results.

The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Beverly Dove and passed by the board unanimously.

Concern over Beaufort County’s election results stemmed from the extraordinary delay the county experienced reporting election night results. The first unofficial results were distributed via email after 10 p.m., more than three hours after polls closed.

It included 38 of the county’s 98 precincts. Updated results reflecting 96 precincts were distributed shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday.

That delay caused frustration for voters and candidates alike.

“This is completely ridiculous at this point,” said Sheriff P.J. Tanner as he waited for results on election night.

“This is not acceptable. It’s not acceptable for anyone.

Everyone is eager to hear results, and we’re not getting anything.”

Two issues contributed to the late reporting. The first pertains to the delivery of ballots to the board’s Beaufort location. After the polls closed, voting materials were collected at sites in Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. They’re delivered to the county’s election headquarters by truck.

“Bluffton and Hilton Head usually aren’t even here until 10:30 or 11 at night, which was

Architects' rendering of one of two new state-of-the-art surgical suites that will be added as part of Beaufort Memorial OR renovation project. Submitted photos. cian champion for the project.

“As a surgeon and longtime Beaufort County resident, I am both excited about and grateful for the bright future of surgical care in our community.”

This spring the hospital received notice that approximately $18 million in federal funds were earmarked for the project, part of the Omnibus Bill passed to provide support for critical infrastructure projects throughout the nation, including more than $150 million in funds for Beaufort County. Senator Lindsey Gra-

ham championed the proposals submitted on behalf of Beaufort Memorial Hospital, as well as the Marine Corps Air Station and Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

The BMH Foundation, the fundraising arm of the notfor-profit hospital, began working with donors to solicit donations for the multi-million dollar effort shortly after planning started in 2018.

The $4.3 million raised by the Foundation, including more than $1 million earmarked proceeds from its annual Valentine Ball, will cover most

of the increase seen in construction costs since the project was submitted through the state’s certificate of need (CON) application process.

The hospital’s CON application for the project was approved by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) in March 2022. The final application to receive the Omnibus Bill funding was completed in May 2022.

The project will occur in several phases and is expected to be completed in two to three years.

Decorated Burton firefighter promoted

From staff reports On Wednesday, June 15, in a ceremony at the Burton Fire District’s Pinewood fire station, Lieutenant/ Advanced EMT Charles Wilson was promoted to his current Charles rank in front Wilson of family, friends, and coworkers. Lt. Wilson’s wife Amy pinned on his new rank and badge.

Lt. Wilson, a former Marine Corps infantryman, received the prestigious Brotherhood award and class highest GPA upon his graduation from the fire academy in 2017. In 2018, Wilson was named Burton Fire District’s Firefighter of the Year, and in that same year, received the South Carolina Firefighters’ Association Meritorious Action award for his actions at a motor vehicle collision with multiple victims and a vehicle on fire.

In 2019, Lt. Wilson volunteered for a state wide firefighter mobilization to help search a landfill in Richland the case on election night,” Felix said.

The second factor was related to a redistricting error that impacted 16 precincts in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island. Early voting uncovered an issue in which residents weren’t reassigned to their new districts. The problem was corrected in time for Election Day voting, but necessitated the creation of a second database to accommodate the 16 precincts.

Once voting was complete, the county’s two databases had to be merged so that results could be provided to the state.

The process took nearly 24 hours to complete.

“We had no idea how ex-

Amy Wilson pins a new rank on her husband, Lt. Charles Wilson, in a Wednesday, June 15 ceremony at the Burton Fire District’s Pinewood fire station. Submitted photo.

County for the remains of a young child as part of a homicide investigation.

Lt. Wilson is also a certified technician who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the district’s Self-Contained Break Apparatus (firefighter air tanks) and is CPR instructor for Burton’s community outreach program. tensive the merging process would be – three and four people at a time reading off numbers that had to be typed in by somebody else,” said Felix. “It was a huge feat, and that is part of what took so long. The team that was primarily responsible for that did not go home and did not sleep until it was done until 5 p.m. the next day.”

Despite the bumps in the road, county officials were certain that the final results were accurate.

“I am very confident, because I was part of that team that did the recalculation,” said Marie Smalls, director of the The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County. “I was proud that

“Lieutenant Wilson has made huge contributions to our nation as a Marine, and to our fire district and community since starting here in 2017,” stated Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree. “His dedication to public service and the wellbeing of others is truly a testament to his character and the type of man he is.” the staff and the board was very supportive. We just did what we needed to do because we know how important it is for us to provide accurate information. That’s what the voters want, and that’s what we want to provide. As the chairman said, we had people watching the process. It was a very transparent process.”

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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TOUCH A TRUCK

Beaufort Firefighter Darby Jardeleza, lets Ike talk with another firefighter on the radio while his little sister Ruby watches during Saturday’s City of Beaufort Public Works Touch a Truck at Southside Park. Ike’s face lit up when the other person began talking directly to him. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Two-year-old Chris Lambet, Jr., picks out the perfect “hard hat” to wear during the inaugural City of Beaufort Public Works Touch a Truck on Saturday at Southside Park. Chris didn’t seem interested in anything else, not even a free T-shirt. He was laser focused on that bright yellow hat.

Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Fighter Andrew Cox, driver and operator of one of the department’s ladder trucks, points out some of the finer details of the fire truck he drives. Children were also able to sit in the bigger-thanlife machine and interact with another firefighter on the radio.

Child injured in Port Royal shooting

By Tony Kukulich A child was injured after a man in an adjoining apartment fired a weapon in Port Royal, Tuesday, June 14.

The man, 28-year-old Benjamin Smalls, was involved in an altercation with his ex-girlfriend and another man in the Port Royal Apartments on Grober Road. It was during this altercation that Smalls allegedly fired a gun. The bullet traveled through the apartment wall into the bathroom of the adjacent apartment where the child was injured. Police are unsure if the child was injured by the bullet or by flying debris.

The child was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with an injury to the arm. The child’s current condition is unknown.

The Port Royal Police said a caller who dialed 9-1-1 around 6:30 p.m., disconnected from the call. The dispatcher heard what sounded like a disturbance in the background, and police were sent to the location to investigate.

Smalls was booked into the Beaufort County Detention Center and was charged with discharging a weapon into a dwelling and a concealed weapon violation. According to county records, Smalls was released the following day.

The police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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 can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

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Beaufort adds properties through annexation

By Tony Kukulich The City of Beaufort grew by slightly more than 41.5 acres Tuesday night, June 21, when the city council approved the annexation of 26 properties that were, until that point, part of unincorporated county land that existed within the city’s boundaries.

Opposition to the annexation initiative was largely focused on a single parcel located in the Polk Village neighborhood.

“While I certainly have empathy for residents that are going to be affected by changes to their neighborhood, I argue that the decisions we’re making around annexations, around making sure that the urban boundaries stay within municipal limits and not sprawling out across the region, long term is good governance and is good, responsible land use,” said Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray in an interview after the conclusion of the council meeting. “If we don’t have don’t have density and we don’t figure out how to fit people in the existing urban areas, we just sprawl out.”

Several Polk Village residents addressed the council in a last-ditch effort to have a parcel in that neighborhood excluded from the annexation. While their effort ultimately proved unsuccessful, they did win a delay on the

zoning designation that will be applied to one particular parcel located at 1502 Palmetto Drive.

“It’s my understanding that if it’s annexed, that (there’s) a possibility that it could be subdivided and would include commercial (zoning) within our neighborhood on that side of Polk Street,” said Melinda Hagins during the first reading of the annexation motion on June 14.

Hagins added concerns about parking and traffic if a business was added to the property. She also noted that there is a single-family home on the parcel, and that property is currently listed for sale. Under county zoning, the lot cannot be subdivided, but city zoning could possibly allow that.

“I understand (that) you want to see what the property owner wants to do, I don’t really think that’s of great value because it holds no legal standing,” Murray said in response to Roxanne Pierce after she raised concerns similar to those mentioned

by Hagins. “What holds legal standing and what protects you and your neighbors is the Beaufort code.”

County and city zoning ordinances differ and newly annexed properties must be zoned according to the city’s ordinances. When city officials reviewed their zoning

The 26 parcels annexed into the City of Beaufort are indicated in red on this map. By a vote of 5-0 on Tuesday night, June 21, the city council approved the annexation that totaled slightly more than 41.5 acres. recommendations with the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC), the commission approved 25 of the 26 recommendations during a May 16 meeting. They tabled a decision on the Polk Village parcel. The MPC is, as of this writing, scheduled to reconsider the zoning of that parcel during its June 22 meeting.

Addressing the council during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s council meeting, Hagins requested

that the city delay its zoning decision for 1502 Palmetto Dr. until the MPC makes a zoning recommendation.

When the council put forth a motion to adopt the recommended zoning for all 26 parcels, Councilmember Phil Cromer amended the motion to defer the zoning designation for the Polk Village parcel. That motion with Cromer’s amendment passed by a 5-0 vote. Deputy City Manager Reece Bertholf said

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from page A1 are around Cat Island are fantastic. The people have been so great. We can build the golf course and we’ve already got a built-in client base of members. It just makes sense to do that. The property is spectacular.”

The club’s course was originally designed by George W. Cobb. Cobb was wellknown in the golf community for his course designs.

Among his achievements is the nine-hole, par-3 course he designed for Augusta National. Restoration of the Cat Island golf course will be overseen by John LaFoy. For LaFoy, whose career has also been notable in its own right, the new assignment is a chance to revisit work he did for Cobb 40 years ago.

“George Cobb is one of the leaders in golf course architecture in the modern era,” Mervosh said. “This is the last course that George Cobb did. As he was starting

Members of Kappa Upsilon Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., gathered recently at the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry to provide students with swag bags filled with goodies, swim gear and water safety tips. Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter also sponsored one student with free-swimming lessons. The Kappa Upsilon Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was chartered on Sept. 1, 2008. The primary purpose of the Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter was to foster sisterhood among its local membership, while providing community service, scholarship and empowerment to communities throughout Beaufort County. Submitted photo.

that the city will take up the issue of Polk Village parcel zoning in a future meeting.

Speaking during public comments, Charles Newton of the Sea Island Corridor Coalition criticized the council for a lack of transparency related to the annexation process. He said that, based on the calls the coalition received about annexation, the council’s efforts weren’t working well.

“What is needed is not

Cat Island, he brought on John LaFoy. John has since gone on and done tremendous work, including work at Augusta National. He has got a distinguished resume of golf course architecture and renovation.”

When LaFoy returned to Cat Island several weeks ago, he carried the original pencil drawings of the course that he did for Cobb in 1982.

“We’re going to restore the course back to that level with the greens and bunkers and such,” Mervosh said.

According to Mervosh, the budget for the renovation is about $1 million. The course could be open for use as early as this fall.

Early next year, renovations of the clubhouse will begin. When that effort is complete, the private clubhouse will feature a full-service restaurant and bar with an outdoor patio.

“Right now, the clubhouse is not really quite to the brand that we’re looking for with Resort Development Partners,” said Mervosh. “By

more, but more effective communication,” Newton said.

“Scattered agenda postings or newspaper lists of annexations or public hearings may meet the letter of the law, but they don’t ensure that taxpayers or residents or voters understand what’s going on and can therefore participate substantively in the process.

Communication is not getting out, it’s getting through.”

After another public speaker, Michael Dixon, referenced an op-ed penned by Newton in which Newton opined that the city annexation process lacked transparency, Murray responded saying he disagreed with many of the things that Newton said.

“I think that we can do a better job,” Murray said. “But I will argue that, in terms of annexation, physically posting on the property, mailing postcards, posting in the local newspapers, live streaming our meetings, having four or five public stops for the public to come in and be heard, I mean, give us some credit.

We’re working really hard to meet people where they are.”

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 can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

this time next year we should be a full steam ahead with any of the amenities that you would find at any private club.”

Membership in the private club can be had for an pre-opening initiation fee of $10,000 and monthly dues of $495. Mervosh said that the initiation fee will increase as the course gets closer to opening.

“There will be a cap of around 350 members when it’s all said and done,” Mervosh added. “We want to make sure that the golf experience is where members don’t feel like they’re crowded out of their own golf course. They can get tee times and have a good round of golf without feeling like they’re being herded like sheep, so to speak.”

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 can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

Wild animals as pets? DHEC, SCDNR say ‘no’

From SCDNR The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) urge South Carolinians not to keep wild animals as pets.

To protect people and wildlife, DHEC and SCDNR have teamed up to share information about the risks of keeping wild animals as pets.

Wild animals live in nature and are not domesticated, meaning they’re not tame or kept as a pet or on a farm.

Keeping wild animals as pets in some cases may be illegal, and puts the owner and others who encounter the animal at risk of injury or getting diseases such as rabies.

“Wild animals can be dangerous by nature, so they have the potential to seriously injure the owner, children, or guests without warning through bites or scratches, Rabies Program Team Leader Terri McCollister said in a release. “This behavior can

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also be triggered when an otherwise peaceful animal is startled, injured, or sick. Bite wounds and scratches from animals can become infected which may lead to severe illness needing medical care.”

Rabies is a deadly disease for animals and people. If a person is exposed to the rabies virus, their healthcare provider can recommend a series of shots as a treatment that helps prevent the person from becoming sick with rabies.

While this treatment can be life-saving, the cost for receiving these shots can be more than $10,000 per person. The best way to protect yourself is to do what you can to prevent possible rabies exposure. DHEC and SCDNR recommend that you protect yourself and others by: • Leaving wildlife alone and not keeping wild animals as “pets.”

• Not approaching an animal in need. Contact a wildlife rehabilitator for the type of animal

In South Carolina, one of the most common animals to test positive for rabies are raccoons. Photo courtesy of SCDNR.

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in need. Deer, fox, and coyote rehabilitators require a special permit issued by SCDNR. A registry of rehabilitators, maintained by SCDNR, is available here.

Contacting your local animal control for stray and feral cats and dogs, a wildlife control operator for nuisance wildlife,

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or a wildlife rehabilitator for sick and injured wildlife.

Never touching wild or stray animals with your bare hands.

Vaccinating pets and livestock against rabies.

By law, all dogs, cats, and ferrets must be vaccinated. You can find low-cost rabies vaccination clinics here. It’s

also recommended that livestock receive their rabies vaccinations as well.

In South Carolina, the most common animals to test positive for rabies are wild animals, such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that a skunk, raccoon, fox, or bat that bites someone should be euthanized and tested for rabies as soon as possible.

While cats and dogs may be able to undergo quarantined observation for a specific time period to determine whether they contracted rabies, holding wild animals for observation isn’t a safe option because it's not known how long it takes for rabies symptoms to appear in different types of wild animals. And since there is no approved rabies vaccine for wild animals kept as pets, even vaccinated wild animals will be treated as unvaccinated.

DHEC is the agency responsible for enforcing the

South Carolina Rabies Control Act. DHEC’s rabies prevention program investigates incidents involving people and animals, including pets and wildlife, to determine whether rabies is a factor.

The South Carolina Rabies Control Act, requires: • Pet owners to vaccinate their dogs, cats, and ferrets against rabies.

• Pet owners or other people to notify DHEC if: 1) a pet or other animal is affected by or suspected of having rabies, or 2) a pet has been attacked or bitten by a domesticated or wild animal known or suspected of being affected by rabies.

• Healthcare providers report animal incidents (i.e., a person has been bitten by an animal) to DHEC. All animal bites, scratches, and exposures to potentially rabid animals must be reported to DHEC. To learn more about rabies, visit scdhec.

BUSINESS

ETFs, Index Funds, Active Funds — Making the Right Choice for You

Presented by Benjamin Witcher The sheer number of choices that need to be made when deciding how to invest can be a big challenge for many investors. Questions such as: Should I pay for advice? Can I do this on my own? What brokerage firm is best suited to meet my goals? Questions like these can be overwhelming when considering the countless options available.

Thankfully, by spending a little bit of time doing research, investors can become familiar with important topics such as diversification, asset allocation, and how costs can impact returns. Proper diversification can potentially help investors during times of market volatility.

Investors looking for diversification often turn to the world of funds: actively managed mutual funds, index mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can provide broad, diversified exposure to an asset class, region or specific market niche without having to buy scores of individual securities.

The challenge lies in narrowing down your choices.

So, let’s look at some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of each—and how they may fit your needs.

to charge much higher fees than ETFs and index funds that attempt to mirror (rather than beat) the market. Be aware, too, that all the expertise in the world doesn’t guarantee that an active fund will outperform the market— and in some cases it may even underperform it.

Mutual funds

Generally speaking, there are two types of mutual funds: •

Actively managed funds: The investments in these funds are selected and managed by a portfolio manager or management team based on their strategy and outlook, generally with the goal of outperforming the market—such as by playing defense during a turbulent market or by loading up on growth stocks during a strong bull run.

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Active funds may also be an attractive option for investors looking to access harder-to-reach or less transparent areas of the market—such as emerging-market bonds—where a fund manager’s experience and expertise can be invaluable.

Index mutual funds: These funds generally seek to replicate the performance of a particular index—also known as passive management— which typically results in lower expense ratios than actively managed funds.

They can be an attractive option for investors looking for a low-cost way to capitalize on the longterm direction of the market.

That said, passive fund managers have little ability to change course in the midst of a market downturn or rally, so investors looking for more defensive and/or aggressive management styles may find active funds more attractive.

Of course, such expertise comes at a cost: actively managed funds tend

Mutual fund shares are generally bought directly from investment companies once a day.

That means you typically won’t encounter trading commissions, but mutual funds potentially carry a sales fee, or load. Mutual funds always trade at their net asset value (NAV), without any bidask spread (the difference between the selling price and the buying price listed for equities traded on exchanges).

ETFs

Like index mutual funds, ETFs generally are passively managed and offer similar investment strategies (and charge similar fees) to traditional index mutual funds.

However, ETFs trade on national market exchanges just like stocks and, as such, may incur trading commissions (though many brokerages now offer commission-free ETF trading).

The ability to trade ETFs intraday means investors can employ the same order types allowed with traditional equities, such as stop orders

and limit orders—something that’s unavailable with mutual funds because of the way they’re bought and sold. That said, sometimes a niche ETF that isn’t traded frequently may have a wide bid-ask spread, which can indicate it may be difficult to sell, and in such cases there may be a mutual fund that’s preferable.

Whether investors choose only one, or all of the above options, it is seldom the last decision. Whether active or passive investing, the process of managing finances is ongoing and requires periodic review. As circumstances and needs change over time, investors may find themselves revisiting what was once a suitable option. And for many, making the right choices may come down to asking the right questions.

The right advisor should aim to help the curious investor ask the right questions, roll up their sleeves, and take charge of their future.

Benjamin Witcher is a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab with over seven years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab.

Investors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus or, if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses.

Please read it carefully before investing.

The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

Indexes are unmanaged and you cannot invest in them directly.

Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor's shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Unlike mutual funds, shares of ETFs are not individually redeemable directly with the ETF. Shares are bought and sold at market price, which may be higher or lower than the net asset value (NAV).

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Bay Street Realty’s Bryant receives award

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group’s Annette Bryant was recently awarded as a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ esteemed Chairman’s Circle – Diamond Level Realtor for 2021 and, in addition, she was recognized in the Top 25 Networks Agents within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ brand.

The Chairman’s Circle-Diamond Level is awarded to the top one-half of Annette one percent of the Bryant network’s sales professionals based on gross commission income or closed units. Annette was the 24th highest network agent for residential units sold in 2021.

“This is such an unbelievable distinction. Annette works tirelessly to connect people with the places they love. She continues to produce at record levels in our competitive industry and unique market, and this award is a wonderful demonstration of her hard work. Annette is beyond deserving of this honor,” said Ken Willis, Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group, in a release.

Ameris Bank promotes Thomas to Lowcountry Market President

Ameris Bank has announced the promotion of Andy Thomas to Lowcountry Market President.

Thomas, who was previously the market president for Beaufort, will be based in Mount Pleasant and will lead a team of commercial bankers to serve the loan, deposit and service needs of businesses throughout

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According to Felix, residents who did not vote in the June 14 primary can vote in either party’s runoff election on June 28. Residents who did vote in the June 14 primary must vote in the same party for the runoff as they did in the primary.

Kathy Maness led a crowded field of six in the Republican race for S.C. Superintendent of Education, when she captured 30.57% of the vote in the primary. She’ll face

the Greater Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and Beaufort areas.

In this role, Thomas will continue reporting to Regional Andy Thomas President for the Carolinas and Executive Vice President Richard Sturm.

Thomas will still work closely with the bank’s Beaufort leadership, including Business Banker Mark Cutler and Branch Manager Melissa Williams.

“It is rewarding to continue to serve the business community of Greater Charleston, which I have done for more than 25 years,” Thomas said in a news release. “I will be working alongside a team of bright, dedicated bankers to earn the relationships of businesses across the region. I look forward to making ‘boots on the ground’ visits to my customers’ locations or job sites, which gives me a greater sense for their businesses and helps our team to recommend the right financial solutions.”

Thomas is a Clemson University graduate where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management.

Bay Street Realty Group adds team members

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group has announced the recent additions of Amanda Thompson, Tommy Sheppard and Mosia Whitfield to their team.

Thompson will join the South Carolina sales team. She and her family moved from Indianapolis, Indiana to Beaufort just more than two years ago.

With her masters degree in ed-

second-place finisher Ellen Weaver who earned 23.33% of the primary votes. Candidates Travis Bedson, Bryan Chapman, Kizzie Gibson and Lynda Leventis-Wells were eliminated from the race.

“I want to thank all the supporters and volunteers who made yesterday’s victory possible,” Maness said in a social media post. “Know that the countless hours you have spent have paid off, and we are now heading into a runoff energized and reinvigorated by our first-place finish.”

The Republican winner of the runoff will face Democrat Lisa Ellis in the November

ucation, Amanda spent the first 10 years of her career as an elementary school teacher. She spent the next several years working Amanda Thompson as an interior designer and helping her clients to design entire houses, simple one room refreshes, and everything in between.

Thompson now uses her design background to help her clients see beyond the wallpaper when searching for their dream home. She also serves as a board member at the Lowcountry Montessori School.

As a current Information Science student at the University of Maryland, Sheppard will spend his Summer in the Lowcountry working as an Administrative and Marketing Assistant in the Beaufort office. In addition to obtaining a Bloomberg Terminal Certification, ShepTommy pard has previous Sheppard experience working for Wealthspire Advisory, Morgan Stanley, and most recently, Summerall Custom Construction in Beaufort. Following his graduation next year, Tommy has plans to work in the Finance Sector.

Whitfield will joined the South Carolina sales team.

Originally from St. Mary Parish, Jamaica, Whitfield moved to the U.S. to expand her career opportunities after graduMosia ating with a degree Whitfield in hospitality management. She spent more than 20 years working in the hospitality and food and beverage

general election. Ellis barely captured a majority of votes in the three-way Democratic primary race for state superintendent of education. At the close of voting, Ellis had 50.11% of the votes in her race.

The three Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate split the vote almost evenly. Catherine Fleming Bruce edged out Krystle Matthews by only 2,499 votes of the more than 172,000 votes cast in the contest. Angela Geter, who finished less than 2,000 votes behind Matthews was eliminated from the face. Fleming Bruce will again face Matthews in the runoff election.

industry before transitioning to real estate. Her past experience in the hospitality industry has given her an unmatched level of customer service, and the scarce talent of working quickly without missing a detail.

For more information, visit www. baystreetrealtygroup.com.

Coastal Properties adds marketing, recruiting coordinator

Weichert, Realtors – Coastal Properties recently added Morgan Perkins as a Marketing/Recruiting Coordinator to their real estate firm’s staff. Perkins will be working out of the Beaufort office.

Perkins was born in Columbia, but spent her adolescence growing up here in the Lowcountry. After attending college, majoring in Mass Communications, she moved back to Beaufort to be Morgan closer to her famiPerkins ly. Shortly after her move, she met her husband, a Beaufort native, and they have a handsome 4-year-old.

Morgan has always had a passion for marketing. She started working for a famous local photographer in high school and learned all about the world of photojournalism. Morgan has been in roles ranging from customer service, digital marketing, communications, and public relations.

Coastal Properties adds Holmes to staff

Weichert, Realtors – Coastal Properties recently added Patrea Holmes to their real estate firm. Holmes will be working out of the Beaufort office.

As a native of South Carolina, Patrea Holmes strives to show what

“I look forward to the next two weeks traveling the state of South Carolina,” said Matthews after the close of voting in the primary. “Let’s win this runoff together and let’s bring it home for South Carolina.”

The winner of the Democratic runoff will challenge incumbent Republican Tim Scott. Scott did not face an opponent in the Republican primary.

Early voting began Wednesday, June 22 and will end Friday, June 24. Voting takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those days. Early votes can be cast in Beaufort at 15 John Galt Road; Bluffton

beauty the Lowcountry has to offer. Holmes enjoys working with entrepreneurs and firsttime home buyers.

Patrea She is very passionHolmes ate about real estate and focusing on the needs of her clients.

For more information about Weichert, Realtors – Coastal Properties, contact Joe or Karen Ryan at 843-3413700 or visit www.weichertcp.com.

Bay Street Realty adds luxury, new construction specialist

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group recently added luxury and new construction specialist, Margaret Federal, to the team. A broker since 1997, and a local expert in the global market, Federal is licensed in Georgia, South Carolina, and California. She’s a member of the Home Builder Association of Greater Savannah and specializes in oceanMargaret front estate homes, Federal intercoastal and waterfront properties, yacht club communities, luxury condos and townhomes, gated communities, golf course country club estates, and acreage estates.

Federal is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. As a Navy wife and mother, she says her world travels enriched her knowledge of and appreciation for the different people, customs, and cultures around the world.

For more information, visit www. baystreetrealtygroup.com.

at 61B Ulmer Road; Hilton Head Island at 539 William Hilton Parkway and St. Helena Island at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 28. The same polling places used in the primary will be used again in the runoff election.

However, the county election board advises that polling places are subject to change under certain conditions. Voters can check their assigned polling place at scvotes.gov before going to the polls on election day.

The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of

Beaufort County’s Board of Canvassers will hold a hearing at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 30 to determine the validity of all provisional ballots cast in the runoff election.

The hearing will be held at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County, 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, SC 29906.

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 can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Animal bites and stings How to avoid, and first aid tips if bitten

Wild animals usually avoid people. They might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their young or territory.

Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop serious medical problems.

To prevent animal bite wild animals usually avoid people.

They might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their young or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop serious medical problems.

To prevent animal bites and complications from bites: • Never pet, handle, or feed unknown animals • Leave snakes alone • Watch your children closely around animals • Vaccinate your cats, ferrets, and dogs against rabies • Spay or neuter your dog to make it less aggressive • Get a tetanus booster if you have not had one recently • Wear boots and long pants when you are in areas with venomous snakes If an animal bites you, clean the wound with soap and water as soon as possible. Get medical attention if necessary.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; https://medlineplus.gov/animalbites.html

Animal bites, First aid

By Mayo Clinic Staff To care for a minor animal bite or claw wound, such as one that only breaks the skin, take these steps: • Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water.

• Apply an antibiotic cream or ointment and cover the bite with a clean bandage.

• The wound is a deep puncture or you're not sure how serious it is.

• The skin is badly torn, crushed or bleeding significantly—first apply pressure with a bandage or clean cloth to stop the bleeding.

• You notice increasing swelling, redness, pain or

ed area above the level of the heart.

• DO NOT give the person medication.

When to Seek Medical Care Seek medical care if the person is having difficulty breathing, is bleeding profusely, or other body-wide (generalized) symptoms are occurring, such as the following: Nausea or vomiting; Paralysis; Sweating; Weakness; Cramps; Diarrhea.

Also seek medical care if there is pain in an area not directly affected by the jellyfish sting, such as the groin or armpit

Snakebites, First aid

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Photo courtesy of WildBackPacker.com. oozing, which are warning signs of infection.

• You have questions about your risk of rabies or about rabies prevention. If the bite was caused by a cat or a dog, try to confirm that the animal's rabies vaccination is up to date. If the bite was caused by a wild animal, seek advice from your doctor about which animals are most likely to carry rabies.

Bats often carry rabies and can infect humans without leaving obvious signs of a bite. This is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people in contact with bats—or even those who are sleeping and awaken to find a bat in the bedroom—seek medical advice about rabies shots, even if they don't think they've been bitten.

• You haven't had a tetanus shot in the past 10 years— or five years if the wound is deep or dirty. You may need a booster shot.

SOURCES: Bats. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.

cdc.gov/rabies/exposure/animals/bats. html. Accessed Sept. 29, 2020.

Baddour LM, et al. Animal bites (dogs, cats, and other animals): Evaluation and management. https:// www.uptodate.com/contents/search.

Accessed Sept. 29, 2020.

Jellyfish Stings, First Aid

Jellyfish swim in waters off beaches and so pose a risk to human swimmers. When their tentacles touch skin, they pierce the skin and release a pain-causing substance.

Treatment involves removing the tentacles and stopping the pain; both can be hard to do!

Allergic reactions are possible, too.

Although most jellyfish are not especially dangerous to people, some are extremely toxic. Portuguese man-of-war is not actually a jellyfish but rather a colony of small, predatory animals (hydrozoan).

However, due to their similarity with jellyfish, this information applies to Portuguese man-of-war stings as well.

Signs and Symptoms A jellyfish itself consists of a bell shape with suspended tentacles. They open and

close their bell-like body to drift and slowly swim in the water. The sting of a jellyfish may appear swollen, red, and bleeding. The affected area may burn and feel painful.

First Aid Guide The rescuer should take care to avoid injury by wearing gloves and protective clothing or any readily available barrier.

1. Remove the affected individual from the water.

2. Wipe stingers or tentacles off with a towel.

3. Wash the affected area with salt water.

Some self-care measures will help some jellyfish stings but will cause an adverse reaction in other types. For that reason, the following should be avoided without advice from a medial professional.

• DO NOT wash or soak the affected area with fresh water if the injury occurred in salt water.

• DO NOT apply vinegar, urine, alcohol, or meat tenderizer/water solution to the affected area.

• DO NOT rub the affected area.

• DO NOT raise the affect-

Most snakes aren't dangerous to humans. Only about 15% worldwide and 20% in the United States are venomous. In North America, these include the rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin and copperhead. Their bites can cause severe injuries and sometimes death.

If a venomous snake bites you, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately, especially if the bitten area changes color, begins to swell or is painful. Many emergency rooms stock antivenom drugs, which may help you.

If possible, take these steps while waiting for medical help: • Move beyond the snake's striking distance.

• Remain still and calm to help slow the spread of venom.

• Remove jewelry and tight clothing before you start to swell.

• Position yourself, if possible, so that the bite is at or below the level of your heart.

• Clean the wound with soap and water. Cover it with a clean, dry dressing.

• Don't use a tourniquet or apply ice.

• Don't cut the wound or attempt to remove the venom.

• Don't drink caffeine or alcohol, which could speed your body's absorption of venom.

• Don't try to capture the snake. Try to remember its color and shape so that you can describe it, which will help in your treatment.

If you have a smartphone with you and it won't delay your getting help, take a picture of the snake from a safe distance to help with identification.

Most snakebites occur on the extremities. Typical symptoms of the bite from a nonvenomous snake are pain and scratches at the site.

Usually, after a bite from a venomous snake, there is severe burning pain at the site within 15 to 30 minutes. This can progress to swelling and bruising at the wound and all the way up the arm or leg.

Other signs and symptoms include nausea, labored breathing and a general sense of weakness, as well as an odd taste in the mouth.

Some snakes, such as coral snakes, have toxins that cause neurological symptoms, such as skin tingling, difficulty speaking and weakness.

Sometimes, a venomous snake can bite without injecting venom. The result of these "dry bites" is irritation at the site.

Most venomous snakes in North America have eyes like slits and are known as pit vipers. Their heads are triangular and they have fangs. One exception is the coral snake, which has a rounded head and round pupils. Nonvenomous snakes typically have rounded heads, round pupils and no fangs.

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Prevent mouth injuries during summer sports fun

Whether children participate in organized sports or enjoy pick-up games with friends, sports are a way to remain physically active and pass the days of summer in a fun way.

A variety of leading oral health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, have teamed up to remind parents, coaches, and athletes to play safely when they're playing sports.

A child or young adult's mouth and face can be easily injured if the proper precautions are not used while participating in sports or recreation-

al activities. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the seven million sports- and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by children as young as five years old.

The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation reports that athletes who don't wear mouth guards are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth. Yet, in a survey commissioned by the American Association of Orthodontists, 67 percent of parents admitted that their children do not wear a mouth guard during organized sports.

At a time when a good

football helmet or lacrosse stick may cost a few hundred dollars, mouth guards remain inexpensive pieces of protective equipment. Mouth guards save teeth and protect the jaw.

When a mouth guard is working properly, it will hold teeth in place, resist tearing and allow for normal speech and breathing. Rely on a dental professional to recommend a properly fitted mouth guard for a vast array of sporting activities.

Here are some additional sports safety tips to consider to reduce young athletes' risk of injury.

• Wear a mouth guard when playing contact

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sports. Mouth guards can help prevent injury to a person's jaw, mouth and teeth, and they are significantly less expensive than the cost to repair an injury. Dentists and dental specialists can make customized mouth guards to provide the best fit. Other less-expensive options are the boil and bite mouth guards, which are softened in boiling water to fit the mouth, and stock mouth guards, which are readyto-wear but may not fit as well as their customized counterparts.

• Wear a helmet. Helmets absorb the energy of an impact and help prevent damage to the head.

• Wear protective eyewear. Eyes are extremely vulnerable to damage, especially when playing sports.

Mouth injuries during sports play can be prevented when athletes wear custom-fitted mouth guards.

• Wear a face shield. Rely on a face shield to avoid damage to the delicate bones around the eyes, nose and jaw. Lacrosse balls, soccer balls, basket balls, racquet balls, etc. can cause severe facial damage

to athletes of any age.

Summertime is an opportunity to engage in recreational sporting activities. Athletes of all ages should wear the appropriate safety gear while competing to greatly reduce their risk of injury.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

How to tell if eggs are bad

By Jenna Fletcher Are you serving your secret deviled egg recipe at a summer picnic, making a quiche for your family, or just enjoying a simple egg for breakfast?

Know that although properly stored eggs have a decent shelf life, they can eventually spoil.

However, there are several simple ways to check whether an egg is still good to eat.

How long do eggs stay fresh? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), refrigerated eggs stay fresh for 3–5 weeks after the pack date on the carton.

However, displaying the pack date is only necessary for USDA-graded eggs.

Should you keep eggs in the fridge? The USDA recommends refrigerating eggs as soon as possible to maintain freshness and reduce the risk of Salmonella contamination.

The USDA also warns that people should not leave refrigerated eggs at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Cold eggs can sweat as they warm up, which can increase the risk of bacterial growth.

Visual inspection

Sometimes an egg will look or feel off. A person should check for signs of possible contamination or rottenness.

People should discard eggs with any of the following characteristics: • cracks in the shell • a powdery substance on the shell • a shell that looks or feels slimy Eggs with cracked or slimy

shells may have become contaminated with bacteria, while a powdery substance on the shell can be a sign of mold.

If the shell is intact with no obvious signs of damage, contamination, or foul odor, a person should do a second visual check after cracking the egg open. They should discard eggs with any unusual discoloration inside, such as a pink, iridescent, or greenish egg white or yolk.

However, eggs that develop a green ring on the hardcooked yolk after cooking are safe to eat, according to the USDA. The green color is often due to overcooking or high iron content in the cooking water.

An egg white or yolk that is runnier than usual can also indicate that an egg is past its prime. While this does not necessarily mean it is unsafe to eat, it can affect its taste and cooking properties.

Before purchasing them, a person should do a quick visual examination of the eggs in the carton. If any are cracked or leaking, choose a different pack.

Expiration dates

People who keep eggs in the original carton can also check for an expiration date to see whether they are still safe to eat. However, the information on the carton can sometimes be a little confusing.

According to the USDA, the United States federal government does not require producers to print the expiration or sell-by date on egg cartons.

However, some states require this information.

If an egg producer chooses to include an expiration date, it must be in month/day format and follow an appropriate prefix, such as “Exp.,” “Sell by,” and “Not to be sold after the date at the end of the carton.”

However, producers must include the pack date on all cartons of USDA-graded eggs. A pack date is a three-digit number representing the day of the year when the producer washed, graded, and packed the eggs.

For example, a pack date of 001 is January 1, and a pack date of 365 is December 31.

If a producer of USDA-graded eggs chooses to include an expiration date, it must be no more than 30 days after the pack date.

People can keep eggs in the refrigerator for 3–5 weeks.

Even though the sell-by date may expire during that time, they may still be safe to eat.

To keep them safe, a person should place them inside the refrigerator immediately after purchase. The refrigerator temperature should be 40°F (4°C), and people should place eggs in the coldest spot of the refrigerator rather than in the door.

place the egg in a large bowl of water. If it sinks or stays at the bottom, it is still fresh. An older egg will either stand on its end or float.

The float test works because air builds up inside the egg as it ages, increasing its buoyancy.

However, an egg that floats may still be safe to eat, according to the USDA. A person can further test the egg by cracking it open to smell and checking it for visible signs of contamination.

Float test

If a person eats raw eggs, they are at risk of a Salmonella infection, a form of food

The float test is a quick and easy way to check the freshness of an egg. While it does not determine whether an egg has gone bad, it provides a useful indication of the age of an egg.

To perform the float test,

Smell test

One of the simplest and most reliable ways to tell whether an egg has gone bad is to smell it. A bad egg will give off a foul odor when a person cracks the shell open, according to the USDA. This smell will be present even if someone has already cooked the egg. In some cases, when an egg is very old or rotten, individuals can smell the foul odor before cracking it open.

You should throw out any eggs that give off a foul or unpleasant odor. As this test is very reliable, it is a good idea to smell every egg before using it.

Health risks of eating a bad egg

• keeping eggs refrigerated • discarding eggs after the expiration date • cooking eggs thoroughly so that both the yolk and white are firm • using pasteurized eggs for dishes that require raw or lightly cooked eggs

Summary

When eggs spoil, they begin to smell bad, and the yolk and egg white may become discolored. Cracked or slimy eggshells can also be a sign of bacterial contamination.

Easy ways to determine an egg’s freshness include checking the expiration date, visually inspecting its shell, and cracking it open to smell the inside. If a person has any doubt about whether an egg has gone bad, they should throw it out.

The main risk of eating bad eggs is Salmonella infection, which can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. A person can reduce the risk of Salmonella by keeping eggs refrigerated, discarding any with cracked shells, and cooking them thoroughly before eating them.

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poisoning. Salmonella is a type of bacterium that can grow both on the shell and inside the yolk and egg white.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include: • diarrhea • abdominal cramps • fever • vomiting According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms usually develop 6 hours to 6 days after eating a contaminated egg and last for about 4–7 days.

Most people recover from Salmonella infection without antibiotics. However, those with severe symptoms may require hospitalization.

Salmonella infection is often more severe and dangerous in certain groups of individuals, including: • adults over the age of 65 years • children younger than 5 years • people with weakened immune systems, such as those who have undergone an organ transplant or are living with HIV Not everyone who eats a bad egg will develop Salmonella infection. Steps that a person can take to reduce the risk of Salmonella include: • washing the hands and any objects that come into contact with raw eggs

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LWVB Challenge Award winners named

From staff reports Whale Branch Early College High School junior Christian Dantzler and Beaufort Academy junior Elizabeth Foster answered the League of Women Voters Beaufort’s (LWVB) Challenge.

League of Women Voters Beaufort issued a Challenge to Beaufort County high school and college students to create an educational tool designed to inform Beaufort County citizens about topics pertaining to local government.

Their submission could include any subject that educates the public about local issue, government processes, or opportunities facing our elected community leaders.

The idea for the Challenge came from LWVB Vice-Pres-

ident Lisa Wandrick. The format could be 2D designs, 3D designs, animation or game designs, videos, photography, essays, poems, short story, screenplay, etc.

Winners were announced at the LWVB Annual Meeting on June 9, 2022.

Judges were Barbara Childs, LWVB Secretary; Billy Keyserling, former Mayor of Beaufort; Cherie Mack, local educator and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority member; Marie Smalls, Director of the Beaufort County Board of Elections; and Angela Peery, EdD, educator and author.

Judging Criteria included: • A fit with the LWVB mission and non-partisan position; • Relevancy to Beaufort County voters; • Originality/creativity;

Whale Branch Early College High School junior Christian Dantzler

Beaufort Academy junior Elizabeth Foster

• Ability for use as an educational tool; • Ability to adapt format to different topics in the future.

Dantzler, a junior from Whale Branch Early College

en Voters Beaufort, SC Area.”

Foster, a junior from Beaufort Academy, won honorable mention with a 3D model demonstrating the current teacher shortage and proposed solutions including

High School, won first place with a video explaining the voting process and deadlines for elections. Dantzler won $1,000.

Her video is available on the LWVB You Tube channel “Beaufort SC League of Wom-

EDUCATION BRIEFS

2 from Beaufort among 1,200 Coastal Carolina spring graduates

Coastal Carolina University recognized more than 1,200 students – including two from Beaufort – during its spring commencement ceremonies, held May 6-7 in Conway.

A Universitywide ceremony recognizing all graduates was held in Brooks Stadium and featured a keynote address by Vanessa Wyche, a Conway native and director of NASA's Johnson Space Center. Each of CCU's academic colleges held individual ceremonies during the weekend, where graduates' names were called and they had the opportunity to walk across the stage and receive their diploma covers.

Beaufort-area graduates included:

• Armani Gibbs, an Anthropology and Geography major (29906).

• Zachary Bogle, a Management major (29902).

Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, located just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach.

CCU offers baccalaureate degrees in 95 major fields of study.

Yazvac named to President's List at Coastal Carolina

Nearly 1,000 students were named to the President's List at Coastal Carolina University for the Spring 2022 semester, including Tess Yazvac, a Languages and Intercultural Studies major from Beaufort (29907). Students who

made the President's List have achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the semester.

Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, located just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach.

CCU offers baccalaureate degrees in 95 major fields of study.

8 Beaufort students make CCU’s Spring 2022 Dean's List

More than 2,000 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University – including eight from Beaufort – were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester.

Students who make the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for

the semester.

This semester's honored students from the Beaufort area included: Zachary Bogle, a Management major (29902); Kimberly Chisholm, a Management Pre-Major (29906); Mia Crivaro, a Psychology major (29902); Derek Kidd, a Recreation and Sports Management major (29906); Zoe Lyons, a Marine Science major (29906); Michael Martello, a Political Science major (29902); Amyah Todd, a Biology major (29902); and Michael Walker, a Recreation and Sports Management major (29907).

Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, located just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach.

CCU offers baccalaureate degrees in 95 major fields of study.

pay increases, supportive work environments and mentoring for new teachers. Foster won $100.

Outgoing LWVB President Jane Caffrey presented the Challenge Award checks.

3 Beaufort students honored at Alabama

A total of 11,224 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2022 at The University of Alabama – including three from the Beaufort area – were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).

The UA dean's and president's lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.

Local students included Savannah Harrington (29902), Wylee Krasnigor (29906) and William Shepherd (29902).

The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state's flagship university.

Recently, South Carolina’s legislature established early voting.

Voting is easier and even more secure. Now, voters can visit any early voting center in their county and cast their vote before the primary runoffs on Tuesday, June 28.

Remember, if you voted in the primary, you can vote in only the same party’s runoff.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING St. Helena Library Activities

4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, Lego Club, all ages welcome; 2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, S.C. Works Job Coaching, free help with job searches, interviews; 1 to 2 p.m., Saturdays, Chess Club, ages 5 and older. 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843255-6540.

Beaufort County Library Ongoing Programs

These are the ongoing programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 4 p.m., Monday, Dungeon & Dragons; 9 a.m., Wednesdays, Basic Computer Skills; 10 a.m., 2nd Monday of each month and 4 p.m., 4th Wednesday of each month, Hoopla Class; 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/ Crochet Class; 4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, Teen Art Club; 4 p.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, Teen Anime Club; 4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Teen Game Club; 3:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Line Dance Class; daily during library hours, Escape Quest Games.

Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market

5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road.

A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers.

Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes

5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Whitehall Park or Pigeon Point Park. Rooted Beaufort is a collective of local Yoga teachers who host outdoor yoga classes and donation-based events with proceeds being donated locally on a rotating basis.

The Historic Port Royal Museum

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email historicportroyalfoundation@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.

Tour Historic Fort Fremont

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http:// www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @ portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.

A War on Two Fronts: African Americans Fight for Victory at Home and Abroad

Through Saturday, Aug. 13, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. A traveling exhibit adapted from an original exhibition and book developed by the Athenaeum Press at the Horry County Museum. The exhibition and book explore how African Americans in the 92nd and 93rd Army infantry divisions fought for racial equality during wartime, and then went on to be active participants in the Civil Rights Movement. It traces the little-known stories of soldiers on the front lines, and how segregation affected their training, service and recognition. The exhibition draws from the work of Maggi Morehouse, Burroughs

THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN The movies scheduled for this week (Friday, June 24 through Wednesday, June 29 – Closed Monday) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Jurassic World Dominion (PG-13, 8:45 p.m.) and Top Gun Maverick (PG-13, 11:05 p.m.) on Screen 1; Elvis (PG-13, 8:45 p.m.) and Top Gun Maverick (PG-13, 11:30 p.m.) on Screen 2; and Lightyear (PG-13, 8:45 p.m.) and Dr. Strange Multiverse of Madness (PG-13, 10:40 p.m.) on the new Screen 3.

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.

“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 Thor: Love and Thunder (July 8) and Minions: The Rise of Gru (July 1).

– Staff reports

Distinguished Professor of Southern History and Culture at Coastal Carolina University and a daughter of a commanding officer in the 92nd infantry division. To learn more about “A War on Two Fronts” and other Athenaeum Press projects, visit www.ccu.press or www. warontwofronts.com. Morris Center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-2849227.

Lowcountry Made Markets

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month through December, Buckwalter Place Park, next to Kroger off Buckwalter Place Blvd., Bluffton. Each market includes local vendors, live music, food and drink. The events are free. Participating vendors include: Gullah Express LLC (food truck), Declan’s Delights, Pick N Paint Pottery, Preservation Tree Art, 7th & Palm, Kara Artman Art, Southern Botanica, Hedone (bath & body), Blue Door Boutique, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Juke Joint Sweets, BPC Custom Furniture, Back to Eden Self Care Products, LLC, Shutterbug Custom Designs LLC, Pet Wants Hilton Head, Grind Coffee Roasters, LLC, Fabula Collective, The Artsy Girl, KODA Glass Designs, Lowcountry Livin’, Legacy Art Gallery, Cottonwood Soap Company, Marsh View Candles and Crafted With A Purpose.

Lowcountry Made Markets in Port Royal

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., second Saturday of the month through November, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. These markets showcase only local artists, artisans and small businesses. The open-air markets are held “farmer’s market” style with new vendors each month. Each market will also include live music, food and drink, and is free to attend. Vendors include Amidst the Alders, Preservation Tree Art, True South, Pet Wants, Meg’s Sweet Treats, Sativa Health Products, Back to Eden Self Care (Tea), Graceful Stitches, Cottonwood Soap Company (Bath & Body), Sweet Carolina’s Clothing Boutique, B&E Rustic Designs, Blue Door Boutique, Clayed by Reena LLC, Kara Artman Art, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Bliss Bites Cookies, Kilted Bee Mead (Soap), HandMade Beaufort, Lovin' My Skin, LLC, Purely, Inc. and KODA Glass, Lovely Olive Designs, Gone Gullah, Tout Sweet Macarons, Moonlight Crow Creations, Fabula Collective, Finch Sign & Design Metalworks LLC and Honey Bunny Boutique.

“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.

Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

6 p.m., Friday, June 24, Sunset Tour; 9 a.m., Friday, July 22; 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Sunset Tour. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free guided tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore, from Moore2Life, as guide. Watch our baby egrets in their nests and learn about the other wildlife, birds, and

plants that inhabit this special place. Tours are approximately 90 minutes and limited to 12 participants. To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org.

Beaufort Art Association hosts featured artist for July/August

As the Beaufort Art Association’s featured artist for July and August, John’s Meckley’s show opens June 26 and runs until August 28 at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery at 913 Bay Street.

Art lovers can come meet the artist on Friday, July 1, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Beaufort Art Association Galler.

Meckley’s love for art began at the age of 13.

Self-taught, his inspiration came from works

by Rembrandt and the Wyeth family artists.

He likes to incorporate their styles with soft, smooth, warm brush strokes of his own. He limits his palette to warm, earthy tones. He believes his subjects portray a sense of serenity and peacefulness.

Meckley won his first Juried art show at the age of 17 in Pennsylvania. Since then, he has won numerous Juried show awards in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida, and South Carolina. He even had a painting hanging in the Russian embassy in Washington, D.C. Up until two years ago, his works were mostly snapshots of life with people struggling with real life situations and conditions, such as a tear falling from an old man on a park bench waiting for the end to come.

In 2019, Meckley moved to Bluffton and remembers taking in the impressive scenery, driving across a bridge with a light rain falling and the sun still shining. He saw a rainbow appear outside of the moving truck and he felt as if he could touch it.

Meckley noticed a flock of egrets in flight across the marsh and thought God was giving him a sign. Since then, egrets in flight have been his focus.

Firecracker 5K

8 a.m., Monday July 4, downtown Beaufort.

Hosted by HELP of Beaufort and Lowcountry Habitat For Humanity, the race starts at Freedom Mall, crosses the Woods Memorial Bridge and runs to Meridian Road before turning back. Pre-Raceday registration, $35. Virtual 5K registration, $25. Raceday registration, $45. For more information or to register, go to http://runsignup.com/race/SC/ Beaufort.

Maye River Quilters

10 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 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 mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.

Junior Building Detectives – Solving the Mysteries of Built Histories

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 11 through July 15, historic John Mark Verdier House. Hosted by the Historic Beaufort Foundation, this summer children’s camp for kids, ages 8 to 12, will enable participants to “solve the mysteries of built history” by learning about local architecture. The camp will teach the basics of historic architecture and preservation.

Campers will learn how buildings change over time, the meaning of architectural features, and the relevance of historic buildings to our community through hands-on activities, walks, arts and crafts, experiments and more.

Campers will create a building and present the design to the class and parents/guardians.

Cost is $100 for HBF members and $125 for non members. Register by calling 843-3793331 or visiting http://historicbeaufort.org.

Registration paperwork must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of the program to ensure a child’s spot.

Creative Arts Camp

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130.

Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Subjects include Drawing and Clay, Mixed Media and Trash to Treasures – Focusing on Recycled Art. To register or for more information, go to www.

USCBCenterForTheArts.com.

Musical Theatre Audition Skills Camp

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11 to July 16, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts. Cost is $130.

Camp is for ages 7 to 11. Class showcase at noon on July 15. Subjects include Monologue and Vocal Performance.

To register or for more information, go to www.USCBCenterForTheArts.com.

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These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 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.

The Shrimp Fest Sunset 5K

7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13. The Healy & Foreit Sunset 5K presented by Bluffton Trading Company will start at Oyster Factory Park taking walkers and runners thru the streets of Old Towne Bluffton to finish at Bluffton Trading Post. Participants in the 5K will receive an event T-shirt and post race party at Bluffton Trading Post with live music & refreshments. For more information, visit www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

May River Shrimp Festival

5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14 to Friday, July 15, The Bluffton Oyster Factory Park.

Entertainers scheduled to perform include “The Chiggers” and Rolling Stone tribute band “White Liquor” on Thursday, and “The Spike Ivory Band” and “The Horan Brothers Band” on Friday. The event features local shrimp and seafood, a craft beer garden, a wine bar, an arts & crafts village and more.

Two day festival tickets are available on line at blufftonsunsetparty.com for $10. Tickets can also be purchased at the door, while children 10 and younger get in free. The festival benefits two local charities. For more information, visit www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

“Crazy for Conservation!” Camp

9 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29, Port Royal Elementary School.

Eco camp finally returns for its 31st year as the Beaufort Conservation District presents “Crazy for Conservation!” Camp. There will be a Friday field trip to Morning Glory Homestead Farm.

Ever wonder how many trees it takes to make a single sheet of paper? How do we use a fluffy ball of cotton to make clothing? Why are bees so important? Want to handle fuzzy chicks and wiggly worms? Join Eco Camp and learn how we can use and conserve these everyday resources through hands-on environmental science activities. Make ice cream, take home a T-shirt, handmade paper, and more. There will be three one-hour sessions each day. Bring your own snack. Hot dog lunch will be provided on Friday. For more information contact Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District at bswcd@ islc.net or 843-255-7306.

Move Your Mind 5K/10K Walk and Run

7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, May River High School, Bluffton. Event benefits Memory Matters. The morning will be full of fun, food and prizes. Strollers and four-legged friends are welcome. Cost varies from $20 to $35 based on participation in the 5K or 10K. Student and Military discounts are available.

For more information, call 843-842-6688 or email info@memorymatters.org.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church’s 62nd annual Fall Bazaar

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lady’s Island. The bazaar committee seeks Lowcountry artists and crafts people to sell their creations at the bazaar.

Booths may be set up inside or outside. Fee is $100. The bazaar will also feature International Foods, a Silent Auction, Sweet Shoppe, a Craft Beer Garden, a Kids Zone with games and inflatables, a Plant Sale, and Church Tours (see the new stained-glass windows).

Proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Outreach Center. For an application contact parishlife@ stpetersbeaufort.org.

Lowcountry Jaycees Food Truck Festival

Saturday, Oct. 1, Paris Avenue, Port Royal.

Inaugural Stingray Scramble golf tournament

Saturday, Nov. 12, Ocean Creek Course, Fripp Island. Tournament benefits Riverview Charter School. Event features golf, food, awards and an afterparty. Details to come.

MCAS Beaufort Airshow

Saturday-Sunday, April 22-23, 2023, MCAS Beaufort. Visit BeaufortAirShow.com. General admission is free.

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Brexit revives movement for Scottish independence

hen I was a cadet at The Citadel we had a parade every Friday. This formation was mandatory and always included our tartan-clad bagpipers and their version of “Scotland the Brave.”

Upon hearing that tune, and marching out into the late afternoon sun, I would always imagine “mad” Bill Miller playing his bagpipes at Normandy as the Germans raked the ranks of the 1st Special Service Brigade with machine gun fire.

Since that time I have studied Scotland and its connection with the American South.

In particular I have read “Born Fighting — How the Scots-Irish shaped America”

by Jim Webb. This morning — as I sit in Edinburgh — Scotland is on my mind.

Webb, a prolific novelist, gives us a history that begins in an area just to the North of Hadrian’s Wall. Several years ago I hiked 40 miles of that wall with my son. I was struck

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by the stark beauty of the rolling hills and the apparent emptiness of that landscape — empty except for sheep. In fact, this area was the scene of continuous warfare for hundreds of years.

“Although Hadrian’s Wall provided an emotional and historical line of demarcation, the English wanted more and over time they succeeded, rolling back the Scottish border in the West and especially the East.”

After Robert the Bruce died in 1333, the English continued their “systematic destruction” of the Scottish lowlands as far north as Edinburgh. Then Henry

VIII came through killing men, woman and children indiscriminately and taking, as prisoners, only the cattle and the sheep.

This near constant warfare destroyed any semblance of a national or central authority. It left governance in the hands of local clan leaders.

The Scots who survived grew up with soldierly virtues of blood and duty and with only a transitory connection to the land itself.

Nor did these folks believe in the Church of Scotland, much less the Church of England. In those days the official Church was corrupt and an instrument of governance. The Scots embraced John Calvin’s independent movement and would eventually call themselves Presbyterians.

In 1637 these tough, battle-hardened men and women were forcibly removed, by the British, to Northern Ireland and were resettled in Ulster. These lowland Scots

were ready for a new deal, but found that war, famine and disease followed them and, eventually, the ScotsIrish came to the New World — Pennsylvania.

In those years before our Revolutionary War the colonial governors wanted immigration, especially in those western areas where the Cherokees Indians were bothersome. The English “Cavalier” aristocracy — those that made fortunes growing rice and tobacco — wanted a buffer from these resentful native Americans.

They found that buffer in the Scots-Irish who moved down the “Wagon Road” into Virginia and the Carolinas.

The Scots-Irish who followed the Appalachian Mountains brought their self-reliance, their long rifles and their Bibles with them.

Unlike other immigrants they would clear-off land — if it was vacant — without benefit of title. They would “squat” a few years and then,

restless, move on.

“Schools were non-existent. Justice was a fancy term used in Williamsburg or Charleston, its mountain equivalent most often based on crude forms of biblical logic and group retaliation rather than formal law.”

Two forces bound these isolated Americans — the Presbyterian Church and a military hierarchy that was found in the local militia.

And the local militia fought — not in the old European way — but by using camouflage, stealth and ambush.

Webb argues that this independent thinking, contempt of government and love of weapons continues to shape the American mind.

And, apparently, independence (from Britain) continues to inhabit the Scottish mind.

In September 0f 2014 a referendum was held on the question of Scotland’s independence. In that vote 55% of those who voted

(roughly 84% of the total population) decided to stay in the UK. And, at the time, that referendum appeared to end the question of Scottish independence.

But then came Boris Johnson and his successful effort to remove the United Kingdom from the European Union. In the so-called Brexit vote, 62% of Scots, contrary to the rest of the United Kingdom, voted to stay in the EU. This stark difference of opinion effectively revived the movement for Scottish independence.

Polling on the question continues with the latest results suggesting there is now a slight majority favoring a departure from the UK. All sides have, however, agreed that a 2nd Referendum should wait until the Covid Pandemic has ended.

Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

Please choose the truth over hate, lies in midterms

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ack on January 13, 2021 I had the extreme hope that Donald Trump would be impeached on the charge of “Incitement of Insurrection.” I knew he was guilty, I had seen it myself on live TV. Prior to the congressional vote I had emailed some of his key congressional supporters (as most people say you should, if you want your congress person to take a proper course). I wrote to Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz, Mo Brooks, Tom Cotton, Joe Manchin and Mitch McConnell. I thought I could appeal to the guilt they must have felt during that January.

I was asking in a very polite way for them to simply do the right thing and impeach this wayward, D-List, television has-been.

I received “bot” letters back from them all, explaining why their views were steadfast and anti-impeachment.

Then, to add insult to injury, I later found I was on Gra-

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ham's and Trump's mail-in campaign lists, soliciting donations. I knew then that none of them had read my entreatments.

Trump's 2024 campaign letterhead states simply, “President Donald J. Trump” in big, bold font and this is the very first line of that letter: “The Liberal elites, the Fake News Media and the Marxist Democrats hate America – and they hate you.” One can imagine the rest.

Graham’s letterhead simply read “Senator Lindsey Graham,” also in big, bold font. The first couple lines from his campaign letter are: “I'm not one to mince words,

so I'll get right to the point.

Our way of life – our freedom, our security, and our hope for a prosperous future – will be at risk if Republicans fail to capture control of the United States Senate in the 2022 midterm elections.”

His went on ranting about how anyone that does not agree with him must be against Trump's vision for America; Apparently, many of us are socialists, baby killers and leftist-radicals who wish to undo all the wonderful accomplishments brought by the Trump administration. Graham specifically cited examples like the border wall and Trump's immigration policies, many which became travesties.

And a border wall, by the way, that does nothing but harm nature as it blows up hills and mountains, wasting millions, if not billions, of dollars along the way.

I am very tired of feeling I'm being called out as a socialist and a radical for

supporting proper and necessary social initiatives and programs, wanting extended gun controls, advocating for the personal rights of women and people of color, as well as supporting teachers and front-line workers advocating for a true, “living wage.”

I'm tired of feeling I'm being accused of destroying America when all I want is truth, justice, respect for the rule of law, as well as respecting one another and not buying into “The Big (Sinful) Lie.” Most of all I'm tired of witnessing a minority of politicians, being the obstructionist group of congressmen (and judges) they are, continually thwarting the progressive work that a majority of American citizens want and need.

When, as one who researches these obstructionist's actions knows, you soon come to realize that they are the ones that are doing all they can do to

actually “rig the system,” not any of the progressives or any politician that would prefer a bipartisan, working government or folks like me that simply wouldn't stoop to constant lies and fear mongering to get it.

Yes, we are now facing inflation, but this is mostly due to the war in Ukraine’s affect on gas and fuel and the Chinese lockdowns stifling the supply of consumer goods, not President Biden’s policies. Science has proven that many people will believe what they need to believe in, even when the lies they accept as truth are proven to be lies.

That's why people still displaying Trump banners will never see the truth, and that fact no longer angers me.

But it makes me worried and sad because it has divided our citizenry to a point that I am unable to recognize “our” county any more, I'm at a loss. I'm at a loss because I see a political party putting

political exploitation above national interest. They are that desperate for control and to promote their own, narrow ideology.

I'm hoping and praying that we will experience a firm denial for the present, distorted Republican party in the midterms. If this denial does not happen, our country will proceed into stepping further backward, even more than we already have.

Please do not continue to support politicians that no longer stand for truth and justice and instead know only how to spread hate, fear and lies, just as they have stated in their campaign letters.

Tim and Kristy Wood moved to Beaufort in 1974. He worked as a carpenter in both restoration and new home construction, as well as operating a shop specializing in custom woodwork, Wood on Wood Specs.

He is semi-retired, involved with fine woodworking and sits on the City of Beaufort Zoning Board of Appeals.

LIVING ON PURPOSE

Knowing when to hold on and when to let go

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hen it comes to being knowledgeable, it’s not how much we know but how much we understand. It’s one thing to have bags of information seeds stacked up in the barns of our minds, but more importantly, how many seeds of truth have been planted and nurtured to take root within our conscience?

Even the devil himself has more knowledge about God than the average person, but he does not allow it to change who he is. It’s called selective thinking, where facts are learned and accumulated but not acted upon.

This is where we see a critical difference between knowledge and wisdom.

Just because we read about how to live a victorious Christian life does not mean we will automatically be converted into a victorious overcomer. We must absorb His Word through our perception and into our spirit,

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all the while learning how to surrender our will and discipline our carnality.

Beware of powder-puff messages that only talk about strolling through life and enjoying the overflowing storehouses of blessings. They do nothing to awaken our desperate need to be a living sacrifice for God. The Christian life is a constant challenge, in fact, the more serious we become about taking up our cross, the more difficult it will be.

If we are genuinely born again, our spirit is connected with God’s Spirit and we have a wonderful opportu-

nity to channel His energy into us.

If we can prevent our old corrupt nature from talking us out of it, we can be saved from ourselves, but it’s going to take a burning passion and a total commitment to live God’s way.

Being a follower of Jesus means we are accepting a golden opportunity to transform the way we think which will literally change who we are.

Persistence and even stubbornness can be good if we incorporate them into following Christ more intensely. Yes, being stubborn for God can be considered faith, however, being stubborn against God is an attitude of rebellion.

He appreciates us for being determined, but when He tells us no and we still keep pushing forward, we fall into the dangers of disobedience.

There have been times in my life when I did not know if I should stop believing

or if I should keep pushing.

I’ve had doors slammed in my face and my share of disappointments, but I kept knocking even to the point of trying to force them open with a crowbar. Maybe God never intended for them to open and my demolition attitude just made things worse. Or maybe He wanted to see if I knew the difference between a vision and a whim.

Whatever the case, the key to avoiding resentment

and confusion and knowing if the dark side is working against us or if the Lord is directing us, is spiritual discernment. Wisdom and understanding comes from seeking God’s still small voice with all of our heart and mind.

Pray and research thoroughly before you move forward. If you are standing in a crossroad and not sure where to go, do something positive while you are waiting for His confirmation. If you’ve been seeking His direction and have not heard anything, I once heard someone say, “while waiting for a door to open, keep praising Him in the hallway.”

You might sense the need to begin a personal fast in order to become more sensitive to His voice. Fasting is not always just about food but can be the denial of other activities as you dedicate quiet time alone with Him. Just how desperate are you?

By the way, this is personal and there is no need to broadcast it on social media.

When you list all the requirements associated with your goals, you may realize you are simply not ready to proceed at this time, or maybe not at all.

Yes, God can move mountains, but since He is the one who created our destiny, our ideas may not be the same as His. He can influence others, give us favor, and create divine appointments, but it’s our spiritual awareness that brings us into the position to receive.

He is preparing a path for you behind the scenes that can utilize your strengths and will be a perfect fit for you, however, your obedience and patience are critical factors as you follow HIS plans and not your own.

Billy Holland is a Christian minister, author, and community outreach, chaplain. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

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 7/7/2022, 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 U2507-W40B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: ANNE F. ISAACS & RONALD J. ISAACS, PO BOX 1221, LAKE GROVE, NY 11755-0521.

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 3723 at Pages 1831, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $27,558.60 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 878.73 Total Amount Due $ 28,787.33 With a per diem of $ 12.31 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 7/7/2022, 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 U2506-W29B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: NORA JEAN MATTHEWS , GENERAL DELIVERY, PORTLAND, OR 97208-999.

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 3941 at Pages 1994, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $67,431.85 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 874.63 Total Amount Due $ 68,656.48 With a per diem of $ 21.00 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 7/7/2022, 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-W35B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: NANCY D. RICHER , 3817 23RD AVE SW, NAPLES, FL 34117.

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 3544 at Pages 2168, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $32,693.73 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 876.27 Total Amount Due $ 33,920.00 With a per diem of $ 14.34 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 7/7/2022, 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 U1502-W49O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: DARRYL CHEEK & GLENDA ROBERTS CHEEK, 13709 HICKORY CREEK DR., HASLET, TX 76052-2435.

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 389, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $8,837.65 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 426.91 Total Amount Due $ 9,614.56 With a per diem of $ 3.63 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 7/7/2022, 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 U2403-W1B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: WALTER JUNIOR UNDERWOOD & LA SHAUNDA L. UNDERWOOD, 1393 LEICSTER CT, HAMPTON, GA 30228-3333.

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 331, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $22,479.33 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 426.91 Total Amount Due $ 23,256.24 With a per diem of $ 9.96 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 7/7/2022, 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 U1404-W28O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: CATHERINE ADELE JONES & SHERI LYNN MOORE, 144 THOMAS BLVD, HAMILTON, OH 45013.

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 3802 at Pages 124, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $31,639.20 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 426.91 Total Amount Due $ 32,416.11 With a per diem of $ 11.32 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter.

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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 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): VRTS, LLC AND SUZANNE PALMIERI, Manager 633 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD MO 65806 (Obligors) Contract Number: 11060542; the following described property: Together with a remainder over in fee simple absolute as tenants in common with the other owners of all the unit weeks in the hereafter described Condominium Unit in that percentage interest determined and established by the aforesaid Declaration of Interval Ownership, Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations, Conditions, Etc. for the following described real estate located in the County of Beaufort, State of South Carolina as follows: UNIT WEEK 51 in UNIT NO 3852, in Monarch at Sea Pines, Horizontal Property Regime XXV, Phase XX, according to the Master Deed of American Resort Properties, Inc., dated May 18, 1982, as recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Deed Book 347 at Page 346, et seq. and as amended by Annexation Declaration of Phase XX, recorded in the Beaufort County, Records in Deed Book 361 at Page 1, and all applicable amendments thereto.

Lien Book and Page 150/36 144/2014 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent: $6625.67.

You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Monarch at Sea Pines, Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina in Deed Book 347 at Page 346, et seq. and as amended, and lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process.

An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses.

You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address:

1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993 in Deed Book 626 at Page 2446; as amended by the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Amendments to Master Deed recorded in said Office, on July 2, 1993 in Deed Book 635 at Page 39; on August 26, 1993 in Deed Book 647 at Page 651; on May 23, 1994 in Deed Book 706 at Page 639; on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1007, and on January 21, 1997 in Deed Book 916 at Page 603, respectively, as may be further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled “As­Built Survey of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime” said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 of Surveying Consultants, said plat being dated May 27, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 46 at Page 102, said plat bearing last revision date January 7, 1997 and recorded in said Office in Plat Book 59 at Page 58, ae may be further revised from time to time.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Timesharing Interest Numbers(s) 8212-G-40; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration dated May 25, 1993, recorded in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993, in Deed Book 626 at Page 2533, and amended by that certain Supplement to Time Sharing Declaration, dated December 12, 1995 and recorded in said Office on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1035, as may be further revised from time to time.

Pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws Section 27-32-225, please be on notice that: Owner(s) are currently in default under the terms of the mortgage dated September 30, 2014, recorded in the public records (Register of Deeds) of Colleton County, South Carolina in Mortgage Book/Page 3351/2627. The unpaid balance due as of November 01, 2020 is $ 7,160.99 which accrues interest at $ 1.92 per day.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process.

An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed.

Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses.

You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): BRANDON RIVERS| 276 AINA PUA PL KAPA'A HI 96746 Contract Number: BB*9316/36 the following described property: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 9316 respectively, Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated March 8, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at page 526; as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059, said plat being dated March 3, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 69 at Page 65, as may be further revised from time to time.

AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all rights, title, interest and privileges extending to Time-Sharing Interest Number(s) 9316-G-36; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated March 8, 1999, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at Page 526, as amended from time to time.

Pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws Section 27-32-225, please be on notice that: Owner(s) are currently in default under the terms of the mortgage dated April 09, 2019, recorded in the public records (Register of Deeds) of Colleton County, South Carolina in Mortgage Book/Page 3752/564. The unpaid balance due as of April 09, 2021 is $ 9,185.12 which accrues interest at $ 2.32 per day.

If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405

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Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): AJA M. STALLWORTH 5109 CORNERS DRIVE WEST BLOOMFIELD MI 48322 THOMAS FONTAINE STALLWORTH IV 5109 CORNERS DRIVE WEST BLOOMFIELD MI 48322 Contract Number: 100218610 the following described property: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 8212 respectively, Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated May 25,

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LOCAL MILITARY

CHANGE OF COMMAND

Brig. Gen. Julie L. Nethercot relinquishes command of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region on Friday, June 10, to Brig. Gen. Walker M. Field during a change of command ceremony aboard MCRD Parris Island. Brig. Gen. Nethercot has commanded MCRD and the ERR since June of 2020. Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd, USMC.

About VA Mental Health Services

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he first two articles in this series on VA Mental Health Services told the author’s personal story and the positive results of using the Ralph H. Johnson Health Care System’s (RHJVAHCS) VA Mental Health Services.

Past articles have also given examples of why the five-star Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical System Center and its Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) make up a flagship mental health system. This article will answer more questions about VA mental health services.

Does the VA offer the full range of mental health care services?

According to the VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Guidebook, the VA provides a wide range of outpatient, residential, and inpatient mental health services. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has 172 medical centers, 1,053 community-based outpatient clinics, 300 Vet Centers, 80 mobile Vet Centers, and VA staff working on college campuses. Last year, more than 1.7 million veterans received VA mental health care.

If a veteran needs support for a specific mental health problem or having problems sleeping, controlling anger, or readjusting to civilian life, he or she is not alone. VA mental health services range from peer support to counseling, therapy, medication, or a combination of these options. The VA’s goal is to help veterans take charge of their treatment and live a full and meaningful life.

Veterans, military members, their families, caregivers, and health professionals should read the VA Office of Mental Health Guide, which is found online at https:// bit.ly/3bgNqe8. They should also read the information at the VA Mental Health Services online site at https:// bit.ly/2FYySj5.

The VA delivers a broad range of services that contribute to a veteran’s overall psychological resilience and ability to recover from mental health conditions The VA recognizes that recovery requires a holistic (multi-disciplined) approach to care.

Whether veterans are having legal problems, experiencing homelessness, living without

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LARRY DANDRIDGE

a positive social support system, or lacking job training, the VA works with them to tailor evidence-based treatment and services to veterans’ challenges.

Why does everyone need to refer veterans who are exhibiting mental health problems to the VA? Most people who have mental health problems like major anxiety disorder, major depression disorder, PTSD, and other mental health problems do not know they are different from the rest of the population.

What are some of the nonmedical determinants of veteran health?

Homelessness and the need for job skills contribute to economic instability, and these circumstances make it less likely that a veteran in need of mental health care will seek care or continue to be engaged. Veterans who are employed, have a stable place to live, and are affiliated with a community of veterans and others for support are more likely than others to be optimistic about their future. Read about the VA’s Health Care for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV) program at https://bit.ly/3tSYjsX. The VA also recognizes that many veterans who have been arrested or prosecuted have a mental illness or behavioral health condition that increases their risk of future legal troubles if they do not receive support and treatment services. See the VA website at https://bit. ly/3ObEFR3 titled incarcerated veterans for more information on justice-involved veterans.

How can veterans schedule their first mental health appointment?

If a veteran is already using VA medical services, he or she can ask their primary care provider to help make an appointment with a VA mental health provider.

If a veteran is not already using VA medical services,

veterans should contact the nearest VA medical center or Vet Center to talk about their needs. Veterans can find the nearest VA location or in-network provider by using the online search tool at the VA’s FIND VA LOCATIONS site at https://bit. ly/3Og7AUk. Within 50 miles of Beaufort is the Savannah, Ga., VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), (1170 Shawnee Street, Savannah, Ga. 31419-1618, Phone 912920-0214, mental health phone 843-789-7311) and the Beaufort VA CBOC at 1 Pinkney Boulevard, Beaufort, S.C. 29902-6122, Phone 843-7700444, mental health phone 843-789-7311.

Who can a veteran call if they are not sure what kind of help, they need?

Veterans can call 877222-8387 to find the right resources for their needs. If the veteran has hearing loss, they can call Teletypewriter for the Deaf at 800-877-8339.

How to get immediate Mental health care anytime day or night?

Call the VA’s Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (24/7) or text the VA’s Veterans Crisis line at 838255 or call the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s main number at 843-577-5011 (If you have hearing loss, call 800-799-4899) or call the RHJVA Medical Center’s Mental Health Clinic at 843-789-7311 or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. It does not matter what your discharge status is or if you are enrolled in VA health care.

Can I get mental health services online?

If it is hard for a veteran to get to a VA mental health facility the veteran can use one of the following options: • Use the VA telemental health program.

Veterans can connect with a VA mental health provider through a computer or mobile device in their home or at their nearest VA health facility. If you are a veteran enrolled in VA health care, ask any of

your providers to help connect you with the VA’s telemental health program.

• Use the Veteran Training Online Self-help Portal for overcoming everyday challenges.

Veterans can use this portal’s tools to help manage their anger, develop parenting and problem-solving skills, and more. The tools are based on proven mental health practices that have successfully helped other veterans and families. The portal is free, and veterans do not have to sign in or provide any personal information to use the tools.

• Use VA-DOD Smartphone apps for Veterans. The VA has partnered with the Department of Defense to create free smartphone applications you can use to help manage your physical and mental health. These include apps to help you deal with stress, quit smoking, and more.

Learn more about apps for veterans at https:// ncgwg.org/wp-content/ uploads/2018/04/Resources_-Apps-for-Veterans.pdf.

Some of the apps offered include The PTSD Coach App, The Mindfulness Coach App, The Virtual Hope Box App, Breathe2Relax App, Tactical Breather App, The Concussion Coach App, Together Strong App, Parenting2Go App, Stay Quit (Smoking) Coach App, and dozens more.

Can a veteran or veteran’s spouse speak to a fellow veteran who has been through mental health challenges before?

Yes, according to the information at https://bit. ly/2FYySj5 the BE THERE peer assistance program, in partnership with Military OneSource, offers support to service members (including National Guard soldiers and Reservists), their families, and transitioning Veterans up to 365 days after separation or retirement.

Through this program, you can talk privately with peer coaches who are veterans, service members, or military spouses.

Can combat veterans

visit one of the VA’s Veteran Centers to get free individual and group counseling for themself and their families?

Yes, combat veterans can access VA Veteran Centers’ services even if they are not enrolled in VA health care and aren’t receiving disability compensation. Vet Centers offer services such as military sexual trauma (MST) counseling, readjustment counseling, bereavement (grief) counseling, employment counseling, and substance abuse assessment and referral. There is a search tool at https://bit. ly/2FYySj5 that veterans and others can use to find a veteran center within any chosen distance to the veteran’s home or other location.

Combat veterans can also call 877-927-8387 to talk with fellow combat Veterans about their experiences, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Will using VA mental health services put the veteran’s career at risk?

Being diagnosed with a mental health condition or seeking mental health care doesn’t automatically put work-related credentials, such as security clearances or flight status, at risk. Most employers recognize that healthy employees who get help when they need it are more productive and effective in their jobs than those who aren’t performing at their best because they’re not feeling well. Veterans should not worry because mental health services are especially sensitive and protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Personal Information Protection Laws, and VA and DoD Regulations.

Do veterans need to be enrolled in VA health care to access mental health care and other VA services?

No. If a veteran does not qualify for VA health care, the veteran may still be able to get mental health care services, like care for needs linked to military sexual trauma and other mental disorders. Veterans can call the VA’s general hotline at 800-827-1000 to find out what their options may be.

This line is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

What is a VA Veterans Center and what do they do for veterans?

According to the VA’s Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) website at https://www.vetcenter.va.gov, Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible veterans, active-duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Readjustment counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage, and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services.

Depending on the veteran’s needs and situation, they can also get free private counseling, alcohol and drug assessment, and other support for combat veterans and families at one of 300 Veteran Health Administration Community Vet Centers. The central phone number for VA Community Vet Centers is 877-927-8387.

Veterans can also contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877424-3838 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A trained VA counselor will offer information about VA homelessness programs, health care, and other services in the veteran’s area. Veterans needing these services should call or visit their local VA Community Resource and Referral Center.

Even if the veteran does not qualify for VA health care, the VA can help veterans find non-VA resources they may qualify for. The veteran center national directory can be found at https://bit. ly/2FmM0hM. Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted Infantryman, ex-Warrant Officer Pilot, and retired Lt. Colonel.

He is a past Veterans Service Officer, a Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Hospital, the Fisher House Charleston Good Will Ambassador, and the VP for Veteran Affairs for the local Army Association Chapter. Larry is the author of the award-winning book Blades of Thunder and a contributing free-lance writer with the Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net or 843-276-7164.

LOCAL MILITARY

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 24 June 2022 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel B. W. Ward 2nd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel C. J. Kearney Commander of Troops, Captain Trevor M. Medlen • Parade Adjutant, Captain Ryan T. Gardner Company “F”, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain Trevor M. Medlen Drill Masters • Gunnery Sergeant T. M. Moore, Staff Sergeant E. T. Holt PLATOON 2040

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820 Bay Street

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843.521.4200

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Preparing the Way

In the Beginning A Family of Love

God saves the best for last.

In the opening chapters of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, we read about the creation of the universe. There is one God, not many gods. He is all-powerful, and he freely chooses to create the universe out of nothing. He lovingly creates the stars, the earth, and all the living creatures in it. Once all has been prepared, he creates the first humans, Adam and Eve, as his masterpiece.

Human beings are created to share in God’s love.

Out of all the earthly creatures God created, humans are unique.

“God created mankind in his own image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” (Gen 1:27) This means that they are persons, beings with the capacity to know and to love, created for eternal union with him. This capacity to give of oneself in love is what makes us most like God.

Adam has a close friendship with God, yet he is “alone.”

In the garden, Adam is depicted as walking and conversing with God like we would talk with a friend. Despite this intimacy, God says, “It is not good for man to be alone.” (Gen 2:18) As Adam names the animals, he recognizes that they are not his equal; they are not persons with an intellect and free will. God has placed in Adam a yearning to give of himself in selfless love, but Adam has not yet found an earthly companion with whom he can share such a love.

God creates Eve to be Adam’s wife.

When Adam sees Eve, he rejoices that he has at last found an equal.

She too is a person made in God’s image and likeness, someone who is worthy of his love and who can love him in return. Their love can even bear fruit in a child, another person created for eternal union with God. As a family, Adam and Eve will grow in their love for each other and deepen their love for God as well.

Adam and Eve are united perfectly with God and each other.

Scripture describes Adam and Eve as being “naked without shame.”

(Gen 2:25) This indicates that they enjoy a perfect unity, trusting one another fully. They know and love each other completely, without any selfishness or brokenness, and they also know and love God in the same way. They are happy because they are living out the call God placed in their hearts, to give of themselves in love.

This shows us God’s plan for the whole human race.

From the very beginning, God intended humanity to know and love him perfectly. He did not intend for us to grow in our relationship with him as isolated individuals, however, but as members of a family united by love. Adam was not expected to grow in his relationship with God all by himself, but with the help of Eve and their children. God’s plan was always that humanity would come to know and love him through the love and support of a family of faith.

Preparing the Way Message 2 of 8

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