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McMaster to highlight South Coast Cyber Summit Inaugural event to feature national cybersecurity experts

From staff reports Gov. Henry McMaster will be in Beaufort on Monday, when he’ll be the keynote speaker on Day 1 of the inaugural South Coast Cyber Summit.

The Cyber Summit, being held Monday and Tuesday at Tabby Place at 913 Port Republic Street, is presented by the South Coast Cyber Center and will feature a number of prominent experts in cybersecuri-

ty, one of the fastest growing career fields in the United States.

The event is free but registration is limited.

Retired Lt. Gen. Henry Dan O’Donohue, McMaster now senior vice president of Owl Cyber Defense based in Columbia, Md., will be the keynote speaker on March

8. Other speakers include John LaCour, founder and chief technology officer of PhishLabs, a cyber threat intelligence company; Mary Galligan, managing director in cyber practice for Deloitte; Dean Bushey, director of Cyber Security Education at USC Beaufort; and Shankar Banik, chairman of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel.

Topics at the two-day summit will range from cyber crime and phish-

ing threats to building a cybersecurity ecosystem in the Lowcountry.

Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray said the benefits of the Cyber Summit for the City of Beaufort were really two-fold.

“Our economy is not diverse,” he said. “As we’ve grown here, we’ve driven up the cost of living, and we haven’t really created a lot of viable economic opportunity. But this is a chance to do that. We’re going to be

a place where cyber security and defense can really thrive.”

Murray said Beaufort wasn’t the first to take this path in the region – Augusta and Aiken were a little ahead. But at the same time, Murray said, Beaufort’s approach put it ahead.

“Cyber security is going to be as ubiquitous as education or engineer-

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Donut shop drive-thru on Lady’s Island denied permit

By Tony Kukulich The Beaufort County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBOA) denied a request last week for a special use permit to construct a Dunkin’ Donuts with drive-thru service on Lady’s Island.

The Feb. 24 meeting marked the fifth time that developer Graham Trask brought his project planned for 131 Sea Island Parkway before the board. It was the project’s drive-thru that proved its undoing.

A standing-room-only crowd packed the County Council chambers. Many, though not all, of those who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting expressed concern over how traffic would be impacted if construction was permitted. Specifically, those who spoke in opposition to the project worried about drive-thru traffic backing up onto the heavily traveled Sea Island Parkway.

It appeared that county officials shared that worry.

The county staff report, presented

by Robert Merchant, Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Director, recommended denial of the special use permit. As recently as Feb. 10, county staff had recommended the permit’s approval with post-approval conditions.

Merchant explained that the reversal was in response to direction received from the County Council.

According to Merchant, the staff was directed to consider revising county ordinances to require all new drive-thru businesses to have two means of entry and exit. The current code has no such requirement, and the planned Dunkin’ Donuts had a single point of entry and exit. The direction was, he said, a response to Trask’s development initiative.

Discussion about updating the

Chris Guerra and Kelsey Cooke accept the Best Feature Film Award for “Re-Opening” during the 16th annual Beaufort International Film Festival awards ceremony Sunday, Feb. 27, at the USC Beaufort Center for Fine Arts in Beaufort. Cooke starred in the film, as did Guerra, who also co-directed the feature with Matthew John Koppin. Photo by Tony Kukulich/The Island News.

It’s a wrap for this year’s Beaufort International Film Festival

By Tony Kukulich The 16th annual Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) drew to a close Sunday night, Feb. 27, with an awards ceremony honoring the best of the festival.

“I say it every year – this is the best

BIFF yet,” said festival co-director Ron Tucker. “I say it every year. I mean it every year.”

Held at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts, the ceremony bestowed awards in 20 categories including: Best Screenplay, Best

Feature, Best Actor and Best Actress.

Festivities were hosted by Hilton Head Island resident Anneliza Itkor. Itkor has had a 25-year long career in the entertainment industry that included

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City of Beaufort releases 2021 public safety reports

Violent crime down from 2020

reported was down more than 28 percent compared to 2020. There were 68 violent crimes – defined as aggravated assault, homicide, rape and robbery – reported in 2020 compared to 47 reported in 2021. In 2019, there were 58 violent crimes reported.

Property crimes remained es-

By Tony Kukulich The City of Beaufort released the 2021 annual reports for city’s police and fire departments, and trends for both agencies are generally moving in a positive direction.

A key takeaway from the Beaufort Police Department’s (BPD) report is that the number of violent crimes

sentially flat year over year with 471 reported in 2021 and 469 reported in 2020.

There was a nominal increase of less than 2 percent from 2019 to 2020. Property crimes include arson, automobile theft, burglary and larceny.

“The City of Beaufort has not seen a rise in crime like so many

other cities around the country, and that is a tribute to both our department and our community,” Mayor Stephen Murray said. “I applaud the police department for the quality of its officers, its community outreach efforts, and its commitment to transparency.”

Larceny made up the majority of the 517 reported violent and property crimes in 2021, accounting for

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Dickson blames the victims

Once again I applaud The Island News for staying open to alternate points of view, such as that expressed in Feb. 24 edition

by Jim Dickson. Jim's Ayn Randian flag was on full display.

Ayn saw selfishness as a virtue, and that government should have no role in society (except maybe policing to control the lazy masses?). It appears Mr

Dickson thinks – and this is a big tell – that “these people” have no one to blame for their long-suffered inequities (he blames the victims).

I'm of the opinion he saw the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests after George Floyd's death as so much victimhood by “Socialist” rabble? The final straw was his granting credence to the attack on our good teachers and school boards by those outrageously errant views about

He retired in 2003 as a Warrant Officer – 2 with 20 years of service. He then joined the Beaufort County Sheriff as a Deputy, serving for 18 years.

critical race theory.

The dollar sign is a symbol associated with Ayn Rand; apparently Jim does not want a government that spends one dime of his money on actually helping people? Interesting that Ayn Rand, for all her wacky philosophy, was to her credit vehemently pro-choice. Go figure.

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Beaufort Memorial Hospital offers monthly support groups for cancer patients

From staff reports In order to provide support for area residents recently diagnosed with cancer, or in any stage of treatment, Beaufort Memorial is offering two monthly cancer support groups.

“A cancer diagnosis can be life changing and for many people that diagnosis can cause them to feel overwhelmed or isolated,” Beaufort Memorial Director of Oncology

Services Mark Hennigan said in a release. “These groups can offer an opportunity for those who are fighting cancer to receive and give support to others who uniquely understand some of what they are going through.”

The next meeting of the breast cancer support group will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 9. A group for patients dealing with any

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Rufus is a sweet southern gentleman who recently relocated to the Lowcountry from Atlanta. This big-cheeked boy is made of purrs, biscuits, and lots of love. He likes other cats and does not mind dogs. He would do well in a house with people of all ages. He is 1½ years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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type of cancer is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 23.

“We encourage local patients to come join others who are on a similar journey,” Hennigan said. “They will find a safe space to share their concerns, ask questions and learn healthy coping skills, while creating a network of support and compassion.”

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Dunkin Donuts just latest of development pains

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BEAUFORT ast week’s county Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was painful.

First, you have large group of citizens who care passionately about the outcome of the board’s decision on a proposed drive-through Dunkin Donuts building along Lady’s Island’s busiest traffic corridor.

It’s the latest development project to generate controversy since residents still were able to express their opinions to a regulatory board appointed to, among other things, have a public hearing on the matter.

We have a business man who wants to build a new fast-food franchise in a spot where obviously thousands are going to pass by on a daily basis and many will want to pull for a cup of coffee to go and a calorie-laden pastry treat.

It was made a little more painful because that particular businessman had become something of a local hero to those who were fighting the battle against 303 Associates across the Beaufort River with plans for a couple of multi-story buildings in the downtown area. Said hero is now proposing a controversial project of his own right there off Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island.

For the sixth time, the Dunkin Donuts project was before the citizens appeals board, asking for a variance which would allow construction right across the street from the entrance to Bill’s Liquors and Grayco.

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Permission was finally denied, on a 4-2 vote by the board, as the majority felt the project was not in keeping with the official development plan for the rapidly growing Lady’s Island Village area.

The county planning staff reversed its position on the project, first recommending approval and then, deciding it did not comply with the development plan’s focus on safe traffic patterns.

In fact, the county staff is in the process of pushing a change to the development code through County Council which would require drive-through facilities on major roads to have secondary access points to relieve traffic congestion. Obviously a good suggestion, but it can’t impact this Dunkin Donuts project since it’s already in the permitting process.

Possibly because of the staff reversal, the donut shop might not be dead. The owner has the option of “lawyering up” and appealing the issue in court, just like the rejection by this same appeals board involving Bay Point Island has been sitting in court, under appeal for more than a year.

Bay Point Island – that was another project of painful passion. Hundreds followed

that proposal with fingers crossed that a resort community would not be allowed on that fragile barrier island.

Concerned citizens still have their fingers crossed, and while the Lowcountry continues to be developed, the process of passionate finger-crossing is painful. A lot of people seem just tired of the whole development fight and have conceded.

But passion is a good thing. We’re seeing that played out on our international news every day – the Ukrainian people care passionately about their country and are willing to fight for it.

We haven’t taken up arms yet, or turned to making homemade Molotov cocktails, even though forested areas are being cleared and roadways are getting more congested with new residents moving to the Lowcountry.

More and more, you hear the term “building moratorium” while the county and city figure out a possible traffic solution and how to fund it.

Moratoriums are a painful topic for community elected officials and not one that’s likely to get any traction.

Some folks have accepted the inevitability of living in a beautiful, popular place that attracts more and more residents. Some have figured out ways to make money off this popularity. Others are just packing their bags and looking for another home.

Carolina Squats prohibition out-pacing medical marijuana COLUMBIA – While state

Sen. Tom Davis’ Compassionate Care Act, aka the “medical marijuana” bill, passed the Senate two weeks ago after seven years of work on his part and three weeks of discussion by his colleagues, it appears the state House will be an even harder sale.

“Sale” might not be the right word; word is the House leadership is just going to let it sit in committee until the May 12 adjournment date, which means it will be DEAD and supporters will have to begin the approval process all over again next session.

In other words, the Palmetto State will continue to be one of the 13 states in the U.S. that does not allow some sort of legalized medical cannabis relief to patients who need it.

On the other hand, legislation to outlaw “Carolina Squats” or those ridiculously jacked-up truck modifications is sailing smoothly along, passing the same Senate last week by a 33-1 vote with the enthusiastic support of the law enforcement community.

If you’re the least bit interested, you can monitor how H-4574, the Carolina Squats bill, does against Davis Compassionate Care Act, H-3361, check it out on the legislative websites.

For the record, Reps.

Weston Newton and Herb Herbkersman are signed on as sponsors. Rep. Shannon Erickson said she’s supported the bill in the past but has to review the current version.

Yay for BIFF in a town with no theater BEAUFORT – Hat’s off to the 16th edition of the Beaufort International Film Festival.

The six-day tribute to the glory of film and film-makers concluded Sunday and community feedback indicates this year’s event was a big hit.

It’s interesting to note how some locals didn’t even realize it was BIFF week despite all the hype, preoccupied with their own lives and enterprises.

But the organizers were optimistic that their predictions of 10,000 attendees were met, a tribute not only to the great viewing opportunities but a desire by many to just “get out” after two years of Covid-induced hibernation.

The festival, for those few who might now be aware of it, was started by locals Ron and Rebecca Tucker who wanted to promote the area as potential film production locations. Since the shooting of The Stars Fell On Alabama in 2019, movie crews have been pretty scarce around Beaufort.

Just like movie theater options. Since the Plaza Theater was closed in 2019 to make way for a new Publix, the community’s movie-loving citizens have had to travel to the nearest theater in Bluffton or rely on USCB’s Center for the Performing Arts’ Bonnie Hargrove’s efforts to bring independent films back on a weekly schedule.

We’re blessed to have one

of the few drive-in theaters in the state — yay for the folks at Hwy. 21 Drive In — but those efforts are in competition for folks who just opt to stay home, sit on their couches and enjoy the movie-watching experience alone.

Sorry, but it’s just not the same.

It’s not the Monday Night movies, but County Council trying to provide a draw HILTON HEAD ISLAND – And speaking of going somewhere for entertainment, Beaufort County Council’s Monday meeting didn’t exactly play to a standing-room-only crowd.

Council members decided last month to take their meetings “on the road,” so to speak, so citizens and taxpayers who pay their salaries could see them in action.

Monday night’s meeting at the Hilton Head High School drew fewer than a dozen spectators, not counting the staff members who had to travel there. The work session, which began earlier, drew only one “outsider.”

The council tried this onthe-road schedule several years ago but gave it up after deciding it was way too much trouble compared to the attendance.

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NEWS Shooting injures two on St. Helena From staff reports Two people were wounded in a shooting on St. Helena Island early Sunday morning, Feb. 27.

Deputies from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting near the Penn Center on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There they learned that two people were wounded in the shooting.

Both patients were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment. Their condition is unknown.

The incident did not constitute a threat to the general public according to a press release on the incident issued by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that the incident remained under investigation. No further information was provided.

A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive was closed to traffic while police operations were active.

Shooting in Burton leaves man dead; police search for suspect

By Tony Kukulich A man was shot and killed Thursday night, Feb. 24, in what the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office called a “targeted event,” and an arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in the incident.

The victim, identified by the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office as 29-yearold Christian Hernandez, appeared to have suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Paramedics pronounced Hernandez dead at the scene.

Hernandez’s 22-year-old stepson, Daniel Adame-Guatemala, has been identified as a suspect in the shooting.

Investigators obtain a warrant for Adame-Guatamala’s

arrest Friday morning on charges of Murder and Possession of a WeaponDuring the Commission of a Violent

Crime. He remains at large.

Witnesses told investigators that Adame-Guatemala shot Hernandez and fled the

scene in a pickup truck prior to the arrival of the police.

Adame-Guatemala is Hispanic, stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He may be traveling in a silver Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup with South Carolina license plate PDA784. Police caution that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Shortly after 8 p.m., Thursday, deputies responded to the report of a gunshot victim in the Godwin Mobile Home Park on the 100 block of Joe Frazier Road in Burton. They discovered Hernandez and secured the scene to allow paramedics to evaluate his condition before

he was pronounced dead.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Adame-Guatamala is urged to contact Sgt. James Tunis at 843-2553426, the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 843-524-2777. Callers wishing to remain anonymous or receive a potential reward can contact Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-5541111.

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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ing among college programs,” he said. “Also, from a tourism standpoint, hosting a summit and bringing professionals from all over the country plays into Beaufort’s goals of being a destination. Rather than dentists, why not have those that work in the cybersecurity or cyberdefense fields.”

The Cyber Summit is the latest initiative of the South Coast Cyber Center, which was launched in 2019 as a collaborative including the City of Beaufort, Beaufort County, USC Beaufort, the Technical College of the Lowcountry, the Beaufort Digital Corridor, and the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation.

Its mission is to establish the educational infrastructure needed to groom a potential cybersecurity workforce, including those exiting the military. Cybersecurity experts are in great demand throughout the country, and there is not enough workforce to fill that demand.

“The world is moving extraordinarily fast, and cybersecurity is something we are dealing with in all our organizations,” Murray said. “We’ve got a whole host of nationally recognized speakers who will be here to help people network and learn more about this critical issue.”

More details on the event, including the agenda and speakers, can be found at southcoastcybersummit.com.

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County Councilman Glover to host meeting on rising sea levels

Beaufort County Council Member York Glover (District 3) is hosting a District Meeting for the Warsaw and Eustice community at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at Lady's Island Elementary School Auditorium.

The discussion topic for this meeting is rising sea levels.

Guest Speakers include: Robert Merchant, Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department Director; and Juliana Smith, Beaufort County Community Development Long Range Planner.

Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting.

For more information, please contact Beaufort County Council Member Glover by email at yglover@bcgov.net, by phone at 843-812-2909 or by mail at Beaufort County Council Member York Glover c/o Beaufort County Clerk

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Palmetto trees were removed Monday along Pigeon Point Road by a crew from Gunnison Professional Tree Care. Victor Rojas, Gunnison’s crew supervisor, said the decisions of which specific trees were to be removed came directly from Dominion Energy. Photos by Jeff Evans.

Bedroom door, firefighters confine fire

From staff reports The Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire Department, Beaufort County EMS and Sherrif’s Office, responded Saturday, Feb. 26, to an early afternoon house fire, in which firefighters, assisted by a closed door, limited damages to the home.

Just after 1 p.m., emergency crews responded to a reported house fire on Wildcat Lane in Burton. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported smoke

Thanks, in part, to a closed door, a Saturday fire inflicted limited damages to this home in Burton. Photo courtesy of Burton Fire District. and flames coming from the window of a double-wide mobile home. All the residents

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City Council considers first disbursement of ARPA funds

Beaufort City Council heard at its meeting Feb. 22 an amendment to the budget that would allocate $1.4 million in funds the City has received through the American Rescue Plan Act. Before making these recommendations, City Manager Bill Prokop sought input from department heads, the public and City Council itself.

At the meeting, Finance Director Alan Eisenman recommended an initial disbursement that includes – $330,000 for one-time $1,500 bonuses for essential employee emergency pay. Employees who worked full-time during the Governor’s State of Emergency, which extended from mid-March 2020 to

had escaped.

Firefighters entered the home and found flames be-

early June 2021, will receive these bonuses. Part-time employees will receive $500. City Council members, judges, and department heads are exempt from these bonuses.

The City will also use these funds to provide a $25 credit each pay period for every current employee’s health insurance costs.

– $325,000 for police car camera/video systems and $91,000 for police body cameras.

In addition, this disbursement will fund $165,000 for a bucket truck for the Public Works Department; $76,985 for cybersecurity IT enhancements; $40,425 firefighter/EMT training; $120,000 for cardiac monitors for fire trucks; and $185,000 contribution to USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts.

The $1.4 million represents the first disbursement in ARP funds. The City will receive a total of approximately $6.7 million. City Council expects to do a second and final reading on this at its March 8 meeting.

hind a closed bedroom door and quickly extinguished the fire, which was confined to the bedroom, as well as damages.

No injuries were reported.

While the bedroom sustained extensive damages, the residents elected to remain in their home. The fire remains under investigation but is believed to be unintentional.

Burton Fire Lieutenant Ethan Webb, who was first to arrive on scene, credited the

March LIBPA meeting set for Tuesday

The Lady’s Island Business Professional Association will meet at 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. Beaufort County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriquez will be the featured speaker. Please stop by for coffee and conversation concerning our community.

City of Beaufort burn permit cycle begins March 6

On Sunday, March 6, the burn permit cycle will begin. Residents will be permitted to burn during the weeks of March 6-12, April 3-9, Nov. 6-12, and Dec. 4-10. Burning is limited to between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

When granted by the City of Beaufort Fire Department, the permit is only for burning yard debris, leaves,

closed door for limiting the damages.

“The resident saw the fire in the bedroom, quickly closed the door, and evacuated the family,” Webb said in a release. “The closed door confined the smoke and fire to the bedroom, leaving the rest of the home untouched.”

Burton fire officials encourage residents to close all doors in the home at night before bed, and also before they leave the home.

tree branches, and yard trimmings originating on the premise of the issued burn permit.

EPA, DHEC honor Queen Quet

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region Director Daniel Blackman joined South Carolina Department of Environmental Health and Control (DHEC) Director Myra Reece on Wednesday, Feb. 23 on St. Helena Island to present Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Natio, with the Community Star Award.

DHEC’s Community Star Award recognizes a business, community organization, collaborative partnership, or individual that goes above and beyond environmental requirements in order to build better community relationships, promote environmental sustainability and resiliency, and/or improve quality of life for communities.

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Beaufort apartment project moves forward with piecemeal approvals

By Tony Kukulich The Watercrest Multi-family Development project was back in front of the City of Beaufort Design Review Board (DRB) once again seeking preliminary approval for its site plan as well as approvals for recent changes to the architecture of the plan’s buildings.

The appearance came during a special meeting held Feb. 23.

After having a vote on the site plan deferred earlier in the month, the project received the requested approval. However, the meeting produced a mixed bag of results on other

issues.

Planned for 211 Broad River Blvd, the project sits on a 37.7-acre site. At full buildout, it will consist of 558 housing units in 18 apartment buildings and 15 newly added carriage houses. The site will also support garage buildings, a pool, clubhouse and a maintenance building.

Steve Andrews of Andrews Engineering originally sought preliminary approval of the site plan during the board’s regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 10. The request was deferred by the board after changes to the site plan were introduced during the meet-

ing. Board members argued at the time that voting on the new site plan without allowing both the board and the public sufficient time to review the plan was inappropriate. The board then agreed to schedule a special meeting to consider the new site plan before the next regular meeting.

“We would like to leave here today with a preliminary approval,” Andrews said as he addressed the DRB during the special meeting. “I know last time it was a bit unorthodox as we tried to demonstrate how we have evolved the site plan. Now you’ve had the plan for a couple of weeks and had

a chance to study it. That’s definitely the plan we’d like to move forward with.”

Board Chair Benjie Morillo commented that he liked the updated site plan “a whole lot better,” and DRB Vice Chair Kimberly McFann put forth a motion to approve it that passed unanimously.

The board then addressed the carriage houses, a new architectural design element added to the plan in response to board comments made in previous sessions. Conceptual approval was granted by a 5-0 vote.

After two relatively easy votes, the project team ran

into trouble during discussion about changes to one of the four building design types in the plan, identified as design type four. In what appeared to be a repeat of the Feb. 10 meeting, the project team submitted the design changes during the meeting. The move caught the attention of McFann, who was critical of the design team’s similar move during the Feb. 10 meeting.

“Again we find ourselves on this project with a very last minute change, and we don’t even have a drawing,” she said.

The board voted unanimously to defer a vote on the preliminary approval of the

changes to design type four.

They then went on to grant preliminary approval to design types one, two and three as well as the maintenance building.

Prior to adjourning the session, McFann cautioned the project team to adhere to the design submission schedule and avoid last minute updates when they apply for final approval.

Tony Kukulich 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.

Fundraising auction planned for volunteer water rescue groups

From staff reports Beaufort Water Search and Rescue (BWSAR) and Fripp Island Sea Rescue (FISR) are jointly hosting an online auction, one of two fundraisers held by the organizations.

The auction is open and free to everyone. It runs from March 5 to 13 and can be found at: https://www.32auctions.com/FISRandBWSARAuction2022.

Last year, the auction raised $19,000 for the two

volunteer, water-rescue organizations, said Jan Manning, online auction chair. It is held in conjunction with another annual fundraiser – the popular St. Paddy’s Golf Tournament.

“It sells out in about three weeks, which is wonderful,” Manning said. “We’re not complaining.”

Because the golf tournament is so popular and can only accommodate a limited number of participants, the

online auction was added to allow a much larger number of people to participate in the fundraising.

BWSAR and FISR are volunteer organizations that serve the commercial and recreational boating community in water-related incidents and emergencies.

Their primary mission is to assist boaters in distress.

They conduct search and rescue missions to support and assist the Beaufort County

Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Coast Guard and state and federal law enforcement agencies.

These local organizations require boats, motors, trailers, accessories, electronics, maintenance and fuel to provide these services to Beaufort County. Both organizations continually need to upgrade their equipment to be able to serve their respective waters. Community sup-

port is a critical component necessary for these groups to complete their missions.

Among the items available for bidding are: golf foursomes at some of Beaufort County’s finest golf courses; Fripp and Hilton Head Island condominium rentals; catered dinners for four; an oyster roast for 25; spa sessions and fishing boat charters.

Bidders will also be able to set up notifications when

they have been outbid and on items they want to watch.

Bidding starts at 8 a.m., Saturday, March 5 and continues through 5 p.m., Sunday, March 13.

You can follow Fripp Island Sea Rescue on Facebook to view auction items at: https://www.facebook. com/FrippIslandSeaRescue.

For more information, contact David Manning at (810) 441-2528 or frippislandsearescue@gmail.com.

Beaufort Memorial names Yawn Associate VP, Chief Development Officer From staff reports Beaufort Memorial Hospital has named Kimberly Yawn its new Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer.

Yawn, the Director of Beaufort Memorial’s LifeFit Wellness Services since 2018, succeeds Deborah Schuchmann, who retired earlier this month after five years in the position.

Yawn will lead operations and fundraising for the Beaufort Memorial Hospital

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work in the theater, movies, television and as a voiceover artist.

“Re-Opening,” a feature-length comedy directed

by Chris Guerra and Matthew John Koppin, took home two of the night’s top awards including Best Feature and Best Comedy.

“The Long Rider” grabbed the prestigious Audience Choice Award. The feature-length documentary directed by Sean Cisterna tells the story of Filipe Leite’s journey on horseback from the Calgary Stampede in Canada to the Barretos Rodeo in Brazil, a trip of more than 25,000 kilometers that took eight years and crossed 12 international borders.

Tona Dahlquist of Columbia, S.C., received the Behind the Scenes Award for her

Foundation. The foundation encourages charitable support for BMH programs and services, oversees management of charitable funds and works Kimberly with the hosYawn pital and the foundation’s board of trustees to identify and address current and future funding needs.

“In her 12 years at Beaufort

long career casting extras in many top films and television features including “Forrest Gump,” “The Hunger Games,” and “The Righteous Gemstones.”

Simeon Daise was honored with the Rising Star Award.

Daise got his start as a child starring alongside his family in Nickelodeon’s “Gullah Gullah Island.” He has appeared in BET’s “The Bobby Brown Story” and “American Soul.”

Daise currently portrays Jabari on The CW’s “All-American.”

The festival got started with an opening reception at the Tabby Center, Tuesday, Feb. 22. The next four days included film showings that started at 9 a.m. and continued straight through the day until the final showing that started at 7:30 p.m. Over the course of those four days, audiences were treated to the works of more than 70 filmmakers who presented feature and short films; long- and

Memorial, Kim has demonstrated time and again her ability to take on a complex assignment, map out a plan for completing it and get employees from across the organization behind her efforts with enthusiasm, good humor and a we-can-do-this attitude,” Beaufort Memorial Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Russell Baxley said in a release.

“Not surprisingly, she’s consistently been successful.

“Kim understands the es-

sential part that community giving plays in BMH’s endeavors to remain at medicine’s forefront and provide the highest quality of patient care,” Baxley said. “We can look forward to the foundation’s continued success under her leadership.”

Yawn, who holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from Georgia Southern University, came to LifeFit as a manager and served as Assistant Director for three years be-

Simeon Daise accepts the Rising Star Award during the 16th annual Beaufort International Film Festival awards ceremony Sunday, Feb. 27, at the USC Beaufort Center for Fine Arts in Beaufort.

Festival directors Ron and Rebecca Tucker open the 16th annual Beaufort International Film Festival awards ceremony at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for Fine Arts in Beaufort, South Carolina, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Photos by Tony Kukulich/The Island News.

short-form documentaries; animated shorts and student films.

Following is the complete list of winners from this year’s

Members of the production of “Song for Hope: The Ryan Anthony Story” accept the Documentary Feature Award during the 16th annual Beaufort International Film Festival awards ceremony.

Beaufort International Film Festival: Behind the Scenes Award: Tona B. Dahlquist, Columbia, S.C. Rising Star Award: Simeon Daise, Atlanta, Ga. Best Screenplay: Stealing the Moon, Written by, Eric Carlson, Richmond, Va. Best Animation: There You Are, Rui Huang, Director, Los Angeles Best Student Film: Winter of '79, Julia Elihu, Director, Orange, Calif.

Best Narrative Short Film: All That Glitters, Dan Bronzite, Director, Essex, U.K. Best Documentary Feature: Song For Hope: The Ryan Anthony Story, Chris Haigh, Director, Northridge, Calif.

Best Documentary Short: Meltdown in Dixie, Emily

fore becoming Director. In the latter capacity she led all components of the service line, including the medically supervised wellness center, diabetes education, nutrition services, employee wellness, community health education, mobile wellness unit operations, and cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Through the hospital’s Well at Work program, Yawn collaborated with local employers on wellness education and preventive care

Harold, Director, New York Best Feature: Re-Opening, Chris Guerra and Matthew Koppin, Directors, Burbank, Calif.

Duty and Honor: Veterans Journey Home: Leaving It On the Land, Frederick Marx, Director, Oakland, Calif.

Best Comedy: Re-Opening, Feature Film Best Ensemble Cast: Over My Dead Body, Short Film Best Musical Score: Song For Hope: The Ryan Anthony Story, Anthony Di Lorenzo, Composer Best Actress: Lisa Belcher, Guest of Honor, Austin, Texas Best Actor: Stephen Dexter, American Morning, New York Best Director: Meital Cohen Navarro, Over My Dead Body, Los Angeles Audience Choice Award:

for their employees. She chaired the hospital’s employee engagement committee as well.

“I am delighted to be joining with the foundation’s generous donors and its energetic, dedicated board and staff to enhance Beaufort Memorial’s offerings to patients and the local community,” Yawn said. “It’s a great honor to have been chosen to lead the foundation, and I expect the work to be both rewarding and fun.”

The Long Rider, Sean Cisterna, Director, Ontario, Calif.

Susan A. K. Shaffer Humanitarian Award: Sacred Waters: The Okefenokee in Peril, Mark Albertin, Director, Augusta, Ga. The 17th annual Beaufort International Film Festival is scheduled for Feb. 21 to 26, 2023.

The Beaufort International Film Festival is produced by the Beaufort Film Society. For more information, visit http:// www.beaufortfilmfestival.com.

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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USCB Women’s Wellness Retreat returns F or USCB’s upcoming Women’s Wellness Retreat, the third time’s sure to be the charm.

Two years ago, after months of strategizing, organizing, and marketing, the planning committee had to cancel the entire event at the last minute. (Remember March of 2020? They weren’t alone.)

Last year, they mustered up their energy again, but COVID 19 got energized, too, forcing the committee to move almost all the programs to Zoom.

“Some translated well in that format,” content curator Rhonda Carey told me. “Others, not so much.”

This year, Women’s Wellness Weekend has been alluringly re-christened Women’s Wellness Retreat – who doesn’t need a retreat?

– and every event will be in person. Hallelujah!

“We could not be happier to be hosting an in-person event,” Planning Committee Chair Carson Bruce said.

“You just don’t get the buzz of connection on a Zoom webinar. We are social creatures and we do our best work when we share a space together.”

Why a “wellness retreat” created specifically for women? What about the guys?

“Women have a tendency to be the first to say ‘yes’ to a whole lot of other people,” said Bruce. “Many times we put ourselves at the bottom of the list, behind children, spouses, parents, work, etc.

We don’t set aside time to attend to the issues that can help us achieve overall

WANT TO GO?

The Wellness 5K – 8 a.m., Saturday, March 5, Downtown Beaufort.

Film & Panel Discussion – Sisterhood: SC Suffragists, Clubwomen, The Pollitzer Sisters & The Vote, 7 p.m., Thursday, March 17, CFA Auditorium, Free and open to the public, Partnership with League of Women Voters, Beaufort and SCETV.

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wellness.”

“Women hold a special place in this world,” said Rhonda Carey, “and with that, a special set of responsibilities, accountabilities and circumstances. Women deserve an opportunity to examine and explore in a way that’s exclusive and meaningful to them.”

So what can we local women look forward to at our wellness retreat? Here are the highlights: FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION: Thursday, March 17 Sisterhood: SC Suffragists, Clubwomen, The Pollitzer Sisters & The Vote As the national debate for suffrage came to the fore, South Carolina women were increasingly drawn into the movement for social and educational reform. Susan Pringle Frost, Eulalie Salley, Marion Birnie Wilkinson, and the Pollitzer Sisters – Mabel, Carrie, and Anita, daughters of a prominent Jewish family from Charleston – are among the oft-overlooked and forgotten rebels in the Palmetto State. This is their story.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Friday, March 18

Keynote Speakers – Polly Sheppard and Margaret Seidler: Two Women Bridge the Racial Divide, 7 p.m., Friday, March 18, CFA Auditorium, Meet & Greet Speakers from 5:30 to6:30 p.m. at The Social Betty, Free and open to the public

Polly Sheppard and Margaret Seidler: Two Women Bridge the Racial Divide An inspirational conversation with two women – Polly Sheppard, a survivor of the mass shooting at Charleston’s Mother Emmanuel Church, and Margaret Seidler, a descendant of a trader of enslaved people. The two will share the story of how they met and forged an incredible bond and friendship when they embarked on a journey of discovery, healing, and transformation. (Panel hosted

by Rhonda Carey and Tzipi Rodonsky) WOMEN'S WELLNESS FAIR: Saturday, March 19 On the grounds of the CFA, enjoy yoga, massage therapy, health vendors, and CHIP – BMH’s Mobile Wellness Unit CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Saturday, March 19 On Saturday, along with the free Wellness Fair on the CFA grounds, attendees can

SING-SHOUT-PRAY

Victoria Smalls of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor shows a colorized 19th-century photo of enslaved people in front of a building used for worship services. Plantation owners would not allow churches on their properties fearing the enslaved would become organized. Smalls was the keynote speaker during Sunday’s Pray-Sing-Shout: The History of the Prayer and Prays House in the Gullah Geechee Community presentation at The Learning Center on 913 West Street. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Larceny is generally defined in South Carolina as the unlawful taking of property that belongs to another person, done with the intent to permanently deprive that person of the property.

The department did see a nearly 8 percent increase in the total calls for service in 2021. That number increased from 90,095 to 97,301 year over year. This follows a 9.2 percent increase from 2019 to 2020.

“It’s important to know what a call for service is,” BPD Capt. George Erdel said.

“Pretty much anything an officer on patrol does would be counted as a call for service.

It doesn’t necessarily mean more bad things happening, per se. It could be more officer initiated things, extra patrols or more car stops. It’s not necessarily a crime. It’s

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the term we use as a catch all for anything that a patrol officer does that generates documentation.”

The BPD operated on a budget of $4.8 million supporting a force of 48 sworn officers. There are currently eight open officer positions in the department. The number of applications for the department dropped by more than half in 2021 compared to 2020. The 50 applications received in 2021 were barely one-third of the 147 received in 2019.

“I think that reflects trends that are nationwide,” Erdel said. “The media, quite honestly, has done, particularly television and social media, a good number on the viability of this career path. With the job market being what it is, it’s hard for every job now to find good help and we’re not immune to that.”

There were three complaints filed against the BPD in 2021. One incident of reported discrimination was determined to be unfounded.

A report of improper conduct was not sustained while a complaint of improper procedure was sustained. The BPD reported 27 incidents of use of force. Two of those incidents involved the use of a Taser, while 25 were classified as empty hand control.

“In a lot of cases, we use less (force) than we would legally be allowed to,” Erdel explained. “Maybe that means we incur a little more risk than we should, maybe.

But that’s the call the officer makes at the time. Our officers do the right thing. We only (use force) when we have to. The vast majority of force uses are somebody stiffening up their arm to muscle somebody into cuffs.

Over 90 percent of our use of force consists of nothing more than that.”

The Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department (BPRFD) saw a 4.6 percent increase in call volume from 4,138 calls in 2020 to 4,329 calls in 2021. Call volume for the department has been steadily

take classes and workshops, choosing from a full slate of topics that run the wellness gamut. There’s everything from “Shamanic Meditation and Sound,” “Women’s Financial Well-Being” and “The Well-Traveled Woman,” to “Can You Defend Yourself,” “Getting Started with Family Research,” “Estate Planning” and more. These classes cost $10 and are taught by local experts.

According to curator Rhonda Carey, it wasn’t difficult to find locals willing to facilitate the Women’s Wellness Retreat. “We are blessed to have so many remarkable women in Beaufort,” she says.

“Women are doing some pretty amazing work right here in our own back yard. It’s nice to have a chance to illuminate that work.”

Carson Bruce agrees, and she has high hopes that the retreat will have a deep and lingering influence on women in Beaufort and beyond.

“I hope that attendees

walk away with a feeling of purpose,” she says. “I hope that they are inspired to invest more of their time in themselves. We have such a diverse selection of classes and workshops – our hope is that the content will compel our attendees to make a plan for living their best life!”

But first ...

THE WELLNESS 5K: Saturday, March 5th The Women’s Wellness Retreat will host a preliminary event, the Wellness 5K “Women Only” Walk & Run, in Downtown Beaufort, starting at 8 a.m.

Last year’s Wellness 5K proved to be an inspiration, … and quite a spectacle.

“Lots of participants dressed up as their favorite women from history,” says Bonnie Hargrove, director of the USCB Center for the Arts.

There were women dressed as suffragettes, women wearing Ruth Bader Ginsberg collars, etc. etc.

“There were also lots of

Wellness Fair – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 19, CFA Lawn, Free and open to the public, Sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

Classes & Workshops – 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 19.

Learn more about the Women’s Wellness Retreat at www.uscbcenterforthearts. com.

mother-daughter teams, which was really great to see,” says Hargrove.

Men who wish to support the women in their lives are welcome to participate in the 5K, but they aren’t allowed to compete. “Their times won’t be counted,” says Hargrove.

Personally, I’m hoping some guys show up in Ruth Bader Ginsberg collars. That would be a hoot.

And what’s better for a woman’s wellness than laughter?

Margaret Evans is the editor of Lowcountry Weekly and a publisher of and a contributor to The Island News.

She can be reached at editor@lcweekly.com.

United Way of the Lowcountry seeking community input

From staff reports The United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) has launched a public survey seeking input from residents about the needs and issues they face and their vision for the future of the Lowcountry.

Residents of UWLC’s service area — Beaufort and Jasper counties — are invited to complete the online survey at www.uwlowcountry.org/survey. The survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete, and all answers are anonymous. (For residents who don’t have access to the internet, paper copies of the survey are available. increasing every year since 2015.

According to BPRFD Fire Chief Tim Ogden, the distribution of service calls by call type has remained fairly consistent in recent years. Medical emergencies make up the majority of the department’s service calls, and in 2021 they accounted for 63.2 percent of BPRFD responses. Working in conjunction with Beaufort County EMS, an engine crew is typically dispatched on medical emergencies to provide additional on-scene resources.

Fires make up less than 2 percent of BPRFD service calls. In 2021, the department responded to 52 fire calls.

“Over the past couple of years, actual buildings on fire probably average 10 a year,” said Ogden. “The other fire incidents are vehicle fires; a bus, an RV, a camper. Actual building on fire, 10 a year is all we have. I credit that to fire prevention, fire inspections and new construction (used) in the modern type home that

Contact the United Way office at 843-982-3040.)

“We want to hear from everyone who represents the broad interests of our community, including residents, those who serve people in need, government representatives, first responders and educators,” UWLC President and CEO Dale Douthat said in a release.

The survey is part of a comprehensive community needs assessment UWLC is conducting this year to identify and prioritize local health and human service needs of residents in the two-county region it active-

help keep the building safe.”

The BPRFD has a current staff of 53 professional firefighters augmented by approximately 25 volunteers operating out of four stations.

The distribution of calls by station is relatively well balanced.

“I can’t take credit for the plan,” Ogden said. “It was put in place before me, but it’s working great.”

The Central Headquarters Station, located at 135 Ribaut Road, responded to 29 percent of the service calls, while Stations 2 and 3 each responded to 25 percent of the calls. The department’s newest facility, Station 4 located at 571 Robert Smalls Parkway, handled 21 percent of the agency’s calls, but Ogden expects call volume in the area will grow in the coming years.

“That’s where I predict the bulk of the growth will come, and therefore our call volume there will increase more than the other three areas,” he said.

“We’re well placed for the next few years from a fire re-

ly serves. The assessment focuses on United Way’s key impact areas of basic needs, economic mobility, education and health.

Douthat said the survey will play a strategic role in identifying unmet needs and opportunities; highlighting social concerns that matter most; making sure resources are going where they are needed; and strengthening collaborative opportunities.

For questions about the survey, contact Wendy Jones, UWLC Marketing and Communications Director at wjones@uwlowcountry.org.

sponse point where we have that station where it needs to be to match the growth we anticipate over the next few years.”

The department put a new pumper truck into service in 2021, and another is expected to go into service by the end of 2022. According to Ogden, frontline engines have a 10year service life after which they function as backup units for an additional 10 years.

“Our fire department is committed to the safety of our community, which you can see in its constant training, educational outreach, and excellent response to any emergency,” Murray said.

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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Firefighter injured, kitten deceased, homeowner displaced, in Tuesday fire

From staff reports The Burton and Sheldon Fire Districts, Beaufort County EMS and Sheriff’s Office, and the MCAS Fire Department responded to a house fire in Seabrook late Tuesday afternoon, March 1, which resulted in a firefighter sustaining a minor injury, a deceased pet, and the homeowner being displaced.

Just before 5:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a reported house fire on Stuart Point Rd in Seabrook. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported a single wide mobile

home 50 percent involved in flames. Everyone had escaped the home.

Firefighters had to battle the flames from the outside before it was safe to enter. Operations were hampered a bit as the electrical wires came free of the home and were still live on the ground. Fire crews searched the home for a reported kitten but were unable to locate it; however the feline, which did not survive, was located during a last search of the residence before firefighters left the scene three hours later.

Due to the lack of hydrants in the area, the Sheldon Fire District responded with their water tanker for a water supply as part of an automatic aid agreement with Burton.

The elderly homeowner stated she smelled smoke, and when she went to investigate, she saw fire around her electrical panel. There were no working smoke alarms in the home.

Fire investigators located the area where the fire started, which was in the area of the electrical panel, but the investigation as to the exact cause is still under investigation.

The resident was displaced.

One firefighter sustained a minor injury, but was able to return to duty.

This is the eighth house fire for the Burton Fire District in 2022, five more than this same time in 2021. Burton fire officials remind citizens to have working smoke alarms, properly placed and less than 10 years old, in their homes.

Citizens who have questions about smoke alarms, or need smoke alarms, are encouraged to call their local fire department or email safetyed@burtonfd.org.

A house fire in Seabrook late Tuesday afternoon, March 1, resulted in a firefighter sustaining a minor injury, a deceased pet, and a homeowner being displaced. Photo courtesy of Burton Fire District.

Four Straightforward Steps to Estate Planning

Presented by Fred Gaskin Let’s face it, uncertainty is just a fact of life. Health issues, family dynamics, and job tension are just a few things that can make you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or frozen by inaction. But perhaps the biggest cause of stress for most of us is our finances.

At Schwab, we’ve long advocated that our clients take control of their financial future by getting involved and staying informed. When it comes to your money, active participation and educated decision-making not only help improve your investment outcomes, but it can also lead to lower stress levels.

Did you know that an important, but often overlooked part of preparing for tomorrow is having an estate plan?

Our clients are often surprised when we bring it up, but having a solid estate plan can make a significant difference to you and your heirs.

The good news is that planning your estate doesn’t have to be a burden. Here are four

simple steps you can take to create and maintain an estate plan to help you and your heirs have greater financial confidence for the future:

1. Take stock. You need to know exactly what you’ve got before you can make a plan for what to do with it. An inventory of your estate—everything you own and owe—will help you make smart decisions about your assets and make things easier and less costly for those people who will one day be tasked with handling your affairs.

To start, gather and document the following information: • The value of your home and any other real estate, cars, jewelry and other personal property • Recent bank, brokerage and retirement account statements • All insurance policies, their cash values and death benefits • All liabilities—including mortgages, lines of credit and other debt

2. Make a plan. Estate settlement rules vary from state to state and can get complex, so it’s best to work with an experienced estate planning attorney when making your plan. Even if you choose to design your own plan, you’ll want to have a professional review done to ensure that it’s set up accurately.

To prepare for your first meeting with your attorney, answer these important questions to determine your estate planning preferences: • Who do you want to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated?

• Who do you want to inherit your assets, and in what proportions?

• Who should be responsible for distributing your assets to your chosen beneficiaries?

• Who do you want to care for your minor children (if applicable)?

• How much is needed for your children's care and education (if applicable)?

3. Put your plan into action. An estate planning attorney will craft an estate plan that reflects your wishes and meets state and federal laws. This plan will likely consist of a will that directs how your assets will be distributed at death as well as medical and financial powers of attorney documents that spell out who will make financial and health care decisions if you can’t. It also may include trust documents to manage the distribution of certain types of assets.

Tip: If you do set up a trust, fund it right away. Otherwise, the agreement won't take effect, and your assets may not pass to your beneficiaries as intended.

An attorney also can help you with any key issues that you’re unaware of or may have overlooked. For example, a professional review might reveal that you need to update your beneficiaries or retitle your assets. (You can also get help from your financial advisor with asset titling and beneficiary desig-

nations on your investment accounts.)

4. Update your plan regularly. Estate planning is not a “set it and forget it” one-time event. You’ll want to review your plan regularly to ensure that it continues to reflect your wishes—especially in the wake of any new major developments that occur in your life, such as significant investments like purchasing a home, and family situations like births, deaths, marriages and divorces. Example: As the years go by, you may find the need to update your beneficiary designations or other key pieces of information to ensure that your assets go exactly where you want them to go. What’s more, tax laws change, and you’ll want to be sure your plan is in line with current estate tax rules and regulations.

As I’ve pointed out in prior columns, the hardest part for most clients in these situations is just getting started.

Once you’ve jumped into the

process, you’ll realize that by thoughtfully considering your Estate Planning, you’ll have more confidence and importantly, a better understanding of what you need to do to manage your future.

For more information, visit the Bluffton branch website at www. schwab.com/bluffton or call (843) 473-3620.

Fred Gaskin is the branch leader at the Charles Schwab Independent Branch in Bluffton. He has over 35 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.

The information here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice.

Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, please consult with a qualified attorney, tax advisor, CPA, or financial planner.

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City of Beaufort’s Todd retires with string of accomplishments

From staff reports Kathy Todd, the City of Beaufort’s director of finance since 2011, retired at the end of February. Her tenure at the City was marked by many accomplishments, including an improvement in the City’s bond rating and a string of awards for Excellence in Government Finance.

“Kathy Todd has led the City in sound financial practices as both a consultant and as our finance director.

Under her leadership, Beaufort’s finances have never been stronger,” City Manag-

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from page A1 county ordinance to clarify drive-thru standards started last fall, said Chris Ophardt, Beaufort County public information officer in an email to The Island News this week.

“The current drive-thru on Lady’s Island happens to be the first seeking approval and parallels the changes that were being brought through the county staff to committee to county council,” Ophardt said.

If discussions on revising drive-thru regulations started in the fall, it is unclear why the county staff recommended granting Trask’s permit on Feb. 10. If the county’s position changed after Feb. 10, it’s unclear what motivated that change.

Despite the county’s position, Merchant made the point that the ZBOA still had the power to grant Trask’s permit

er Bill Prokop said in a release.

“We will miss her but we know she has a lot of plans for Kathy her retireTodd ment.”

Ms. Todd, who is a CPA in both South Carolina and Georgia, began to specialize in local governmental finance in 1988.

She became a certified government finance manager in 1990.

In the first eight years of her career, she performed

external audits and federal compliance audits of local governments. She and her family moved from Arizona to Georgia in 1994, where she worked for a public accounting firm.

“In 2007, my affiliation with the City of Beaufort began, when the City became my client,” she said.

Ms. Todd worked with then Finance Director Shirley Hughes, and she was instrumental in helping the City earn its first Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Government Finance Officers Association

(GFOA) for Beaufort’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

In 2011, Ms. Todd became finance director for the City.

The accomplishments of her department under her leadership include: • Earning Excellence in Government Finance awards annually.

• Earning Distinguished Budget Presentation awards from GFOA since 2017.

• Enhancing customer service in the Finance Department by implementing a business li-

cense payment portal in 2016, and for permits in 2019.

• Streamlining internal City financial practices, including an employee portal for pay stub information and W-2s.

In 2014, the City’s bond rating increased from AAto AA from the Standard & Poor rating agency, and that rating has been maintained.

The City also maintained an Aa2 rating from Moody’s.

“Both ratings are indicative of the financial strength the City has maintained under Kathy’s leadership,”

Prokop said.

Ms. Todd said she plans to consult on a part-time basis in local government finance, as well as spend more time in ministry. Alan Eisenman, who has been the City’s senior accountant, became finance director on March 1.

“I have had a wonderful time working for the City of Beaufort and I leave the City in a fiscally strong position. I am proud of all we have accomplished over the years,” Todd said. “As I pass the baton to Alan, I trust his knowledge and experience will continue to uphold and

request.

“Just a reminder, there’s discretion that you have as decision makers whether or not you grant special use permits,” Merchant said. “You’re not bound by meeting a specific list of criteria. That’s what we’re bound to as staff. I wanted to remind you of that. As long as you have findings for making your decision, you have the freedom to approve or deny the special use permit. The staff, because of the strong will of the planning commission, the natural resource (commission) and county council, we cannot recommend approval at this time.”

The county’s change of course appeared to be a surprise to the members of the ZBOA. After Merchant distributed hard copies of the county staff’s revised recommendation dated Feb. 24, Vice Chairman Chester Williams responded with incredulity and called the county’s decision “crazy.”

County Administrator Eric Greenway addressed the board and started by stating that he was prevented from getting to his home earlier that day by traffic backed up from drive-thru restaurants on Boundary Street.

“Drive-thru restaurants right now are creating a problem all across this county and in other jurisdictions,” Greenway said. “So, staff has to reevaluate those changing conditions for drive-thru restaurants, how they’re operating and how they’re likely to operate in the foreseeable future.”

Williams countered that Trask’s project meets the county standards as they currently exist.

“What you want to do is hold up Mr. Trask when, as of Feb. 10 he had complied with all the rules in the staff’s opinion, and he met all the criteria for a special approval,” Williams said. “And now, because of pressure from the

politicians and the planning commissioner on the staff, you want to change the recommendation, and that’s just not right. … The bottom line here is that the staff wants to recommend disapproval here because they may change the rules, and that’s not right.”

Trask said he was flabbergasted by the county’s revised recommendation.

“This is, I guess, a way for Mr. Greenway to get the county into court,” he said. “I came in here based on following the law. I followed the law. I met all the conditions of the special use (permit). And yet, your analogy of having the rug pulled out from under me is very apt. And that’s illegal.

We’re playing by the law now, and what Mr. Greenway is suggesting you do is defer so he can change the law and then my project can’t be approved under his rationale.”

Speaking after the vote, Trask said he planned to review the board’s actions with

his legal counsel before making any decisions regarding further legal actions.

Prior to making a motion to deny Trask’s request for a special use permit, Board member Jane Frederick referenced the board’s responsibility under the Beaufort County Community Development Code to incorporate public opinion into the decision making process. She noted that she had received 177 emails opposing the project and only a single email expressing support for the project. Further, she referenced the approximately 940 signatures gathered by the Sea Island Corridor Coalition – a grassroots organization advocating public involvement in local government – opposing the project.

When the board took up Frederick’s motion, the vote split 4-2 with Williams and John Chemsak opposing the motion to deny Trask’s permit.

“I think it sends a strong

signal that Ladys Island as a community remains committed to improving the place, and that those who wish to develop here need to keep the community's priorities in mind,” wrote Chuck Newton of the Sea Island Corridor Coalition. “Turnouts – and petition signers and e-mails – like we saw or heard about that tonight, demonstrate that Lady’s Islanders are serious about fixing what needs fixing. If developers waltz in with plans that carry no community benefit, people will stand up and demand more.

We're not going away.”

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.

MARCH 3–9, 2022

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

All programs are free with park admission.

Call 843-838-7437 for information or reservations.

Monday: Secrets of the Salt Marsh – 4 p.m.

Tuesday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m., Nature Center. Discover some of the wildlife found around Hunting Island as represented by the animal ambassadors. (all ages); Traces of Wild Ruffians – 12:30-1:30 p.m., Nature Center. Find ut what mammals are rummaging through Hunting Island and learn how to identify mammal tracks. (ages 7 to 12); Beach Walk – 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse.

Walk along the beach with a naturalist to learn more about the treasures from the ocean. (all ages) (not held on Feb. 8).

Wednesday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Turtle Talk – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center.

Learn about the variety of turtles on Hunting Island. (all ages); Walk With a Naturalist – 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Enjoy a 0.7-mile scenic walk that ends at Little Hunting Island, which you can explore on your own. Wear walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. (limited to 15 walkers) Call by noon the previous day for reservations.

Thursday: Creature Feature – 10:3011 a.m.; Gator Gab – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Congregate around our modern-day dinosaurs and watch our vicious hunters eat a delicious meal. (all ages); What a Wharf – 2:30-3 p.m., Nature Center. Walk down the pier and learn how Hunting Island and its ecosystems came to be. (all ages).

Friday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Serpent Exploration – 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Get a chance to fight your fears and touch a snake or two. (all ages); Beach Walk – 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse.

Saturday: Creature Feature – 10:30-11 a.m.; Sea Turtle Discovery – 2-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Four species of sea turtles are found on the S.C. coast, and one is the state reptile. (all ages); Walk With a Naturalist – 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center.

Beaufort County Library Ongoing Programs

These are the ongoing programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/ Crochet Class; all day during business hours, 1st Thursday each month, Chess Club; 2:30 p.m., last Tuesday each month, Book to Movie Club; 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. The first 20 shoppers of the night at the March 3 Bluffton Night Bazaar will get free market tote bags filled with surprises from our sponsors. Participating vendors for March 3: Miss Katie’s Sweets (food truck), Lite Foot Company, Kara Artman Art, Cottonwood Soap Company, Southern Botanica, Barb’s Boards, Pet Wants, Woodsman’s Wife & Co., Tout Sweet Macarons, 7th & Palm, The Herb Room Apothecary, Marsh View Candles, Kilted Bee Mead, Juke Joint Sweets, Palmetto Kettle Corn/Crescent Moon Macaroons, River Dog Shop, Fabula Collective, SH' THAT'S HOT!, Lowcountry Livin’, True South, Mystic Mates Pillows.

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 unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843524-4333.

Tour Historic Fort Fremont

THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are The Batman (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) on Screen 1 and Dog (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) and Uncharted (PG-13, 9:00 p.m.) on Screen 2.

Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein.com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Management would appreciate the wearing of masks while in the concession stand.

“Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads.

“We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.”

A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in.

Upcoming movies include Lost City (March) and Morbius (April).

– Staff reports

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.

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., fourth Saturday of the month through May; second and fourth Saturday 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 beaufortjasperymca.org.

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

Full 30-hour lifeguard training

Port Royal Farmers Market

FUN WOMEN 5K Race

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,

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March 4-7 & 13; April 22-25 & May 1; May 1316 & 22, location TBD. Cost is $170. Schedule: Thursday 4 p.m. – swim test; Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 8-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@ comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page. See Frank Hamilton for lifeguard recertification dates and times.

8 a.m., Saturday, March 5, Newcastle and Bay Street, Downtown Beaufort. The certified 5K course will run through downtown and across the scenic Woods Bridge. This race is part of USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts’ Women’s Wellness Retreat (March 18 and

19, 2022). Our mission is to elevate, empower, enlighten and enrich all women. Topics include financial, spiritual, physical and mental wellness. Register at https://bit.ly/3qjg1V9.

Maye River Quilters

10 a.m., Saturday, March 5, via Zoom. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild. com. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244 or visit the website.

Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast

1 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 5, Live Oak Park, Port Royal. All you can eat local oysters from 1 to 8 p.m. Live music by "The Entertainers" (4-7 p.m.) and "Steel Rail Express" (8-10 p.m.).

Free kids zone (Ages 5 to 12) from 1 to 10 p.m.

Two Live Auctions. Tickets are $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. To purchase tickets or beverage cups, visit https://bit.ly/3rS4FZ2.

Tickets are non-refundable, and music is subject to change in the case of inclement weather.

Sea Island Rotary Club Community Service blood drive

9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, Big Red Bloodmobile, Hilton Garden Inn, Beaufort. Future donation dates will be Tuesday, June 14; Tuesday, Aug. 23; and Tuesday, Nov. 15. OneBlood is testing all blood donations for the COVID-19 antibody.

The antibody test is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will indicate if the your immune system has produced antibodies to the virus, regardless of whether you ever showed symptoms. You will be able to see their results approximately two to five days after donating by logging into OneBlood’s donor portal at www.oneblood. org. If you test positive for the antibody, you will be eligible to become COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor. All donors will receive a OneBlood gift and a $10 eGift card.

Plus, a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. OneBlood takes extra precautions to ensure that the donation process is safe from the COVID-19 virus including extra cleanings, wearing masks, etc.

All time slots are currently available. Contact District Governor-elect Bob Gross, at bob@ beaufortgroup.com or call 843-321-0196 and indicate the time slot that best suits you.

Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s March meeting

7 p.m., Thursday, March 10, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Lady’s Island, Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Captain Jack Brown will discuss how to find your next local "Honey Hole" and the cold weather habits of our inshore local fish – spottail bass, AKA red fish, red drum, and puppy drum, etc. Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are our drawing sponsors. Remember to weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. Guests are welcome.

Reservations are not needed. For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.

The Pickled Eagle pickleball tournament

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

Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours

9 a.m., Saturday, March 12; Friday, March 25; Saturday, April 9. Sunset walk from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore as guide. Learn about the different types of wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place. 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, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.

Beaufort County Library Special Programs

These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., March 17, Gardening Class; 4:30 p.m., April 6, Pat Conroy’s Love of Libraries; 2:30 p.m., April 12, Poetry Slam; 4:30 p.m., April 26, Pat Conroy’s Love of Poetry; 2:30 p.m., May 4, May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Celebration; 2:30 p.m., June 14, Hurricane

Preparedness; 2:30 p.m., July 12, Comic Con; 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.

St. Patrick’s Festival

Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 19, Beaufort Town Center. Event benefits the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association. Area restaurants and food trucks will be selling food and drinks and there will be live music by Mike Martin and The Beautiful Mess. This family-fun event will have activities for children of all ages, and those young at heart. There will also be a cornhole tournament and a costume contest. Though the festival is free and open to the public, to have access to all activities, wristbands can be purchased on site for $5.

Only cash is accepted. There is an ATM on site. Additional information regarding the cornhole Tournament will be available on Beaufort Town Center’s website at https://bit. ly/3rYcxs5.

Beaufort Twilight Run

3:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 11 Market, Habersham Marketplace, Beaufort.

The annual race benefits Riverview Charter School (RCS), a free public school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students (www.

RiverviewCharterSchool.org). This year’s efforts will raise funds for the School’s athletic fields and expansion. To register and for details visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com.

Live Music will be performed by the band Broke Locals. A wide variety of food and beverages will be available from food trucks and the Habersham Marketplace restaurants.

The BTR is one of only two events in South Carolina to offer a 10-mile race. All race courses are spectator-friendly and offer beautiful marsh views beneath canopies of live oaks. Events will be held rain or shine.

CPR re-certification

9 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 19, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $25. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions?

Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-5250233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufortjasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.

Power of the Purse

6 p.m., Thursday, March 24, Saltus River Grill. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, open bar, silent auction. Tickets are $80 per person, $150 per couple. Purchase tickets at uwlowcountry. org/POP. Proceeds benefit United Way of the Lowcountry Women United’s Breaking Barriers to Education Fund. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Wendy Jones at wjones@ uwlowcountry.org.

CPR training

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

Race for Life Fundraiser 5K Run/2-mile Walk

8 a.m., Saturday, April 2, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. Hosted by Radiance Women's Center. Check in time from 8 to 8:30 a.m. 5K race takes runners down to The Sands and then through the historic district of Port Royal. Race medals will be awarded for best race times. Race starts at 9 a.m. Walk begins at Live Oaks Park, journey to The Sands, and return to Live Oaks Park. Prize awarded to individual/team that raises the most money.

All riding in strollers will receive a colorful gift. Walkers depart at 9:15 a.m. Register at https://radiancewomenscenter.com/2022race-for-life/. Registration before March 18 is $35 for adults and $25 for ages 18 and under.

Registration Fee includes run and T-shirt. Race T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after March 18. Registration March 19 and after is $40 for adults and $30 for ages 18 and under. T-Shirt/packet pickup is from noon to 6 p.m., April 1, at Radiance Women’s Center, 21 Marshellen Drive, Beaufort.

Bridges Prep Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament

April 8, 9. Captains meeting, TBD. Weigh in at Butler Marine Dry Stack. Species include spottail bass, spotted sea trout and flounder.

Cost is $150 per boat. All funds raised support Bridges Prep athletic programs. Cash prizes for combined weight. Great opportunity to fish and help support the school. Those interested in sponsoring the event, contact Coach Gruel (bgruel@bridgesprep.org) or Gaylets (sgaylets@bridgesprep.org). To register for the tournament, visit https://bit. ly/31JnBi9.

ARTS AT THE OPERA

USCB’s Center For the Arts showing Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss

By Becky Sprecher The Metropolitan Opera will broadcast Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss at 1 p.m, Saturday, March 12 at USCB’s Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret Street.

This is an interesting work about what happens when opera seria (tragedy) and commedia dell’arte (farce) collide.

Its structure is unique in that it’s an opera within an opera, but in the hands of a master like Strauss, it all works.

In the Prologue, a wealthy gentleman in Vienna is preparing to give a dinner party with a performance of a new opera, Ariadne auf Naxos, afterward. The opera will be followed immediately by a comedy troupe.

Suddenly, the major-domo rushes backstage and announces to the players that, in order for the fireworks to begin on time, the opera and the comedy must be performed at the same time.

This sets in motion a comical series of plot revisions and changes to the musical score.

In the second part of the production, the opera is performed. Ariadne has been dumped by her lover, Theseus, and is mourning her fate and awaiting death on a desert island while her companions, the three nymphs, commiserate. The comedians, led by a Harlekin, arrive to cheer her up, but to no avail.

In a dazzling coloratura aria, the head comedienne Zerbinetta decides to have a

Lise Davidsen in recital at Oscarshall Palace in Oslo for the Met Stars Series in 2020. Submitted photo. woman-to-woman talk with Ariadne, setting her straight about the joys of finding a new love instead of holding on to the past.

Right on cue a ship appears carrying the handsome young god Bacchus, fresh from escaping the clutches of the enchantress Circe.

He falls madly in love with Ariadne, and together, they ascend to the heavens while singing a passionate duet.

Ariadne is the third in an important five-opera collaboration between Strauss and the Austrian poet and dramatist, Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Living in the Vienna of Freud’s day, Hofmannstahl wanted to explore the idea of female obsessions. Together, he and Strauss decided that Greek myth was the best way to accomplish that.

It also suited Strauss’ lush style of composition and his fantastical musical effects.

When Elektra opened in 1909 to great success, they took another swing at myth with Ariadne auf Naxos in

1912.

Strauss was a late Romantic composer, generally regarded as the heir to Richard Wagner.

While he was influenced largely by Wagner, he also was an admirer of Mozart.

Elektra, for example, is scored for 111 musicians in the pit.

That is a massive orchestra, and it was favored by both Wagner and a Strauss contemporary, Gustav Mahler.

Ariadne, on the other hand, requires only 37 players. So look for intimacy along with music that has unrivaled descriptive power and the ability to reveal psychological detail.

The Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen is singing Ariadne, and it’s one of her signature roles. Not just anybody can sing over giant orchestras and execute the demanding vocal lines written

by Wagner and Strauss, but she’s one of them. Hers is a “heroic voice, remarkable in its seemingly limitless power, untroubled resilience and

beauty,” says Opera News Magazine.

After a meteoric rise, she is now in demand the world over, with the Queen of Norway flying in to hear her in The Queen of Spades at the Met in 2019. That’s pretty good for a singer nobody had heard of seven years ago, and the wonderful news for us is that she’s just getting started.

Elijah Moshinsky’s set design dates from 1993, and combines the traditional with the fanciful, “a delicate mix of grandeur and farce,” a reviewer in the New York Times said. Regrettably, Moshinsky died of Covid-19 in January of last year, a sad reminder of just how much has been lost during the pandemic.

There may be some readers who avoid Strauss operas because of his association with the Nazis. Strauss naively allowed the Third Reich to use him for a time by agreeing to serve as president of the Chamber of State Music, figuring that his eminence would protect him from just about anything.

He quickly ran afoul of the regime, however, when he collaborated with a Jewish dramatist (the production was closed by the authorities) and his daughter married a Jewish man. Even then, it was not until he realized that Hitler was bombing opera houses and dissipating his audiences that the blinders fell completely from his eyes.

After spending part of the war in Vienna, Strauss

WANT TO GO? What: Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss

CFA offering Occasional Monday Night Movies

When: 1 p.m., Saturday, March 12 Where: USCB’s Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street.

Tickets: $22 at the door, $20 for OLLI members. To book a seat in advance, visit uscbcenterforthearts.com, click Met, Movies and More.

More: Run time is 2 hours, 50 minutes, with a 30-minute intermission between the Prologue and The Opera. Sung in German with Met Titles in English.

For a full synopsis and production details, visit metopera.org, click Menu/ Season/In Cinemas.

moved to Switzerland for the rest and was not allowed to return to Germany until a denazification trial cleared his name. But this unfortunate history does not erase the humanity and the beauty of his music. Rather, it is one of those instances where the art is nobler than the artist. Each of us has to deal with that in our own way.

While some of the Strauss operas can be long and heavy, Ariadne is not one of them. It’s clever and funny, with transcendent, gorgeous parts. Therein lies the point; we need both tragedy and comedy to give true meaning to our lives.

And if your only exposure to Richard Strauss is limited to “Also sprach Zarathustra” in the 1968 film, 2001: a Space Odyssey, you owe it to yourself to give him another try.

From staff reports As the film industry (and the rest of us) is slowly recovering and returning to "somewhat normal," USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts has brought back "Occasional Monday Night Movies." Quality films are just beginning to emerge, so USCB will offer occasional movie nights until weekly become possible.

Monday, March 7, at 2 and 7 p.m., USCB will present Beans.

Beans is about a Mohawk girl on the cusp of adolescence who must grow up fast and become her own kind of warrior during the armed stand-off known as the 1990 Oka Crisis.

The film world premiered at Toronto Independent Film Festival 2020.

The film was honored as one of Toronto IFF Canada’s Top 10 films, TIFF Emerging Talent, and TIFF's Rising Star. Winner of Crystal Bear at the Generation Section at Berlinale 2020, the film features Kiawentiio Tarbell, Rainbow Dickerson, Violah Beauvais, Paulina Alexis, and Joel Montgrand.

Watch the website, Facebook, and your emails for movie listings as they become available.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Peer pressure to use alcohol and drugs can contribute to substance use disorders, potentially leading to addiction. Peer pressure can be both positive and negative, as in some cases, people may put pressure on others not to use recreational drugs and alcohol.

Peer pressure is also highly complex, as it is not always direct. It can sometimes manifest as indirect pressure, such as when a person perceives that many or even all of their peers use drugs.

Peer social norms can also act as a form of peer pressure.

For example, if a person sees that their group of friends spends a lot of time drinking, they may feel pressure to drink, even in the absence of direct peer pressure.

Peer pressure interacts with many other factors, including family pressure and support, to affect the overall likelihood of alcohol and drug use. Research shows that people with certain personality traits may also be more vulnerable to peer pressure.

Peers play an important role in many people’s lives, especially in late childhood and adolescence when young people attempt to become more independent, gain acceptance, and build an identity. Peer pressure refers to the fact that peers can pressure one another to engage in certain behaviors—both positive and negative. Much of the research on peer pressure focuses on teenagers, due to the idea that they are more vulnerable to peer influence.

Peer pressure comes in many forms: • Environmental norms: A person may experience pressure to adhere to what is “normal” among their peer group. For example,

What to know about peer pressure and drugs •

Photo credit: Adobe Stock photo if everyone smokes, a person may feel left out when all of their friends take a smoke break. As a result, they may join in, even if their friends never encourage them to smoke or even actively discourage it.

• Direct pressure: Direct pressure comes in the form of peers urging a person to do something, such as by threatening them, telling them how fun something will be, or suggesting a person do something they might not otherwise consider.

• Indirect pressure: Indirect pressure happens when peers indirectly influence a person’s behavior. Several studies have shown that teens are more likely to be friends with people who share their habits, such as smoking.

Many people see peer pressure as having negative effects, such as encouraging

someone to smoke. However, it is important to note that peer pressure can also sometimes be positive. For example, a person’s friends may encourage them not to use drugs.

Groups that peer pressure commonly affects: Peer pressure can affect anyone and any group. However, a lot of social science research focuses on children and teens, who may seek the approval of peers as they move toward independence from their families. A 2020 study used a number of personality and peer influence measures to identify characteristics of adolescents who are more susceptible to peer pressure.

Those characteristics include: • having a higher sensitivity to rejection • rating peers as important • having lower levels of resistance to peer influence • being popular Peer pressure and drug use: Peer pressure is a risk

factor for drug use, including alcohol use, among both children and adults. A person may be especially vulnerable to peer pressure if they say that peer acceptance is important to them, or if they are sensitive to rejection.

The perception that alcohol or drug use is expected may also act as a form of peer pressure. People may deliberately choose to use drugs to fit in and avoid rejection. Or peer pressure may be more subtle, slowly normalizing drug use and making it seem less threatening.

Can it lead to substance use disorders? The early use of drugs increases the lifetime risk of developing a substance use disorder. This suggests that children and teens who face high levels of peer pressure and give in to that pressure may have a higher lifetime risk of addiction.

Some other risk factors may further increase the risk of drug addiction. These include: • family history of substance misuse

lack of supervision from parents or caregivers • certain mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety • favorable family attitudes toward drug use • family rejection, especially due to gender identity or sexual orientation • school issues, including a lack of a sense of connection to school • a history of abuse, especially sexual abuse How to resist peer pressure: A person may be able to help resist peer pressure by: • Choosing peers who share their values and opinions: People will experience less negative peer pressure and more positive peer pressure when their friends do not use drugs or alcohol.

• Practicing saying no to peers: A person can use whatever explanation they feel comfortable with, whether that involves being honest or making up an excuse.

• Using a buddy system: Having at least one peer who does not engage in the behavior can make it easier to resist pressure in a group setting.

• Harnessing the power of positive peer pressure: People with a history of substance use may find help and advice from support groups, including free 12-step programs.

• Seeking help for certain issues: People who commonly experience difficult family situations, feelings of rejection and alienation, or rejection sensitivity may find that learning

to manage these issues makes it easier to resist peer pressure.

It is vital to remember that a person does not have to do everything that their peers do.

Seeking help for addiction may seem daunting or even scary, but several organizations can provide support. If you believe that you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction, you can contact the following organizations for immediate help and advice: • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 800-662-4357 (TTY: 800-487-4889) • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800273-8255 Summary: Most people want acceptance, especially in adolescence. Being subject to peer rejection can be very painful, and a person who feels unable to tolerate rejection may find it very difficult to resist using drugs and alcohol if their peers do so. For this reason, it is important to find peers who either do not use drugs or alcohol or accept those who do not.

People who feel overwhelmed by peer pressure may find strength and support from family members, friends, or a therapist. Children and teens who do not know how to handle peer pressure should talk with a trusted adult or invest in relationships with friends who do not use drugs or alcohol.

Resisting peer pressure may feel challenging, but people who truly care about their friends do not reject them solely because they do not use drugs or alcohol.

Source: https:// www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/peer-pressure-drugs?

How humans manipulate How stress plays a role in gray hair electronic and magnetic fields Did you know?...

When you find a gray hair, you may assume it's a sign of getting older. But, did you know stress can also play a role? A psychologist explains.

If you have ever found a gray hair while looking in the mirror, you may assume it’s a sign you’re getting older. But, did you know stress may also be playing a role?

“We often joke about stressful events turning your hair gray, but in reality, stress has been scientifically shown to accelerate the graying process,” said Susan Albers, PsyD, psychologist for Cleveland Clinic.

Now, a small study also suggests that it could be possible to reverse the graying process simply by eliminating stress. However, it’s important to note that may not work for everyone.

With that being said, here are some ways you can help reduce your stress.

For starters, pay attention to when you’re upset. You can even mark it down on the calendar. That way it’s eas-

Photo credit: Adobe Stock photo ier to spot any trends. Next, consider going on vacation, which the study found to be very effective. But, if that’s not an option, Dr. Albers said you could do other activities, like take a bubble bath, do some journaling, or meditate.

“Even giving yourself a few minutes to take a mindful moment to decompress at the end of the day, to take a few breaths, can help to lower

your blood pressure and improve your health”.

Dr. Albers notes if you feel like your stress is becoming unmanageable, don’t be afraid to reach out to a healthcare professional for advice.

Source: https://newsroom. clevelandclinic.org/2022/02/22/ how-stress-plays-a-role-in-grayhair/

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You've probably heard of the electromagnetic (EMF) spectrum. EMFs are the energized waves moving through the air. The longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency.

Visible light is the range of the spectrum where our eyes are able to compute waves into images. The rest of the spectrum—not visible to the naked eye—is separated into two categories as ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Visible light can be thought of as a dividing line between these two types of radiation.

Examples of ionizing radiation are gamma and X-rays. These higher frequency wavelengths are moving at super-fast speeds.

In fact, they are so energetic that they can knock electrons out of atoms, damaging our DNA. These effects are known to lead to cancer.

Non-ionizing radiation— such as electricity, Wi-Fi and cell phone radiation—occurs at lower frequencies, with waves that are far less energetic yet still incredibly fast.

For example; • Countries run electricity on frequencies of 50

There are so many types of radiation.

Hz and 60 Hz, meaning the waves are moving 50 to 60 times per second.

• Cell phones use frequencies from around 900 MHz to 1900 MHz, meaning the waves are moving 900,000,000 to 1,900,000,000 times per second.

• Wi-Fi uses a frequency of 2.45 GHz, which means the waves are moving 2,450,000,000 times per second.

• 5G will use higher frequencies such as 28.35 GHz, which means the waves are moving 28,350,000,000 per second.

The US FCC has even allocated frequencies up to 3 THz for 7G. This

means the waves move 3,000,000,000,000 a second.

"Non-ionizing" radiation may not immediately rip apart the cells in our bodies but that does not mean it is safe.

Chronic exposure to non-ionizing radiation, even at low densities, has been found to have a biological impact and can alter the way our body’s living cells communicate with each other.

For additional information, watch this short YouTube video: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=XqXes6fj_PI&t=14s to understand how it happens.

Source: Environmental Health Trust, ehtrust.org and Dr. Devra Davis

HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

What are the early signs of type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of this chronic condition can result in a person getting treatment sooner, which reduces the risk of severe complications.

People with prediabetes have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, but doctors do not consider them to have diabetes yet. According to the CDC, people with prediabetes often develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years if they do not get treatment.

The onset of type 2 diabetes can be gradual, and symptoms can be mild during the early stages. As a result, many people may not realize that they have this condition.

The early signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes can include: 1. Frequent urination: When blood sugar levels are high, the kidneys try to remove the excess sugar by filtering it out of the blood. This can lead to a person needing to urinate more frequently, particularly at night.

2. Increased thirst: The frequent urination that is necessary to remove excess sugar from the blood can result in the body losing additional water. Over time, this can cause dehydration and lead to a person feeling more thirsty than usual.

3. Always feeling hungry: People with diabetes often do not get enough energy from the food they eat. The digestive system breaks food down into a simple sugar called glu-

their diabetes.

8. Patches of dark skin: Patches of dark skin forming on the creases of the neck, armpit, or groin can also signify a higher risk of diabetes.

These patches may feel very soft and velvety. This skin condition is known as acanthosis nigricans.

Photo credit: Adobe Stock photo cose, which the body uses as fuel. In people with diabetes, not enough of this glucose moves from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. As a result, people with type 2 diabetes often feel constantly hungry, regardless of how recently they have eaten.

4. Feeling very tired: Type 2 diabetes can impact on a person’s energy levels and cause them to feel very tired or fatigued. This tiredness occurs as a result of insufficient sugar moving from the bloodstream into the body’s cells.

5. Blurry vision: An excess of sugar in the blood can damage the tiny blood vessels in the eyes, which can cause blurry vision. This blurry vision can occur in one or both of the eyes and may come and go. If a person with diabetes goes without treatment, the damage to these blood vessels

can become more severe, and permanent vision loss may eventually occur.

6. Slow healing of cuts and wounds: High levels of sugar in the blood can damage the body’s nerves and blood vessels, which can impair blood circulation. As a result, even small cuts and wounds may take weeks or months to heal.

Slow wound healing also increases the risk of infection.

7. Tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet: High blood sugar levels can affect blood circulation and damage the body’s nerves. In people with type 2 diabetes, this can lead to pain or a sensation of tingling or numbness in the hands and feet.

This condition is known as neuropathy, and it can worsen over time and lead to more serious complications if a person does not get treatment for

9. Itching and yeast infections: Excess sugar in the blood and urine provides food for yeast, which can lead to infection. Yeast infections tend to occur on warm, moist areas of the skin, such as the mouth, genital areas, and armpits.

The affected areas are usually itchy, but a person may also experience burning, redness, and soreness.

Importance of early diagnosis

Recognizing the early signs of type 2 diabetes can allow a person to get a diagnosis and treatment sooner. Getting appropriate treatment, making lifestyle changes, and controlling blood sugar levels can greatly improve a person’s health and quality of life and reduce the risk of complications.

Without treatment, persistently high blood sugar levels can lead to severe and sometimes life-threatening complications, including: • heart disease

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stroke nerve damage, or neuropathy • foot problems • kidney disease, which can result in a person needing dialysis • eye disease or loss of vision • sexual problems in both men and women Untreated diabetes can also lead to hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS), which causes a severe and persistent increase in blood sugar levels.

An illness or infection will usually trigger HHNS, which can require hospitalization.

This sudden complication tends to affect older people.

Keeping blood sugar levels under control is crucial for preventing some of these complications. The longer that blood sugar levels remain uncontrolled, the higher the risk of other health problems.

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes

Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase a person’s risk.

These risk factors include: • being 45 years of age or older • living a sedentary lifestyle • being overweight or obese • eating an unhealthful

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diet having a family history of diabetes having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) having a medical history of gestational diabetes, heart disease, or stroke having prediabetes being of African American, Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander descent

Takeaway

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes high blood sugar levels. Early signs and symptoms can include frequent urination, increased thirst, feeling tired and hungry, vision problems, slow wound healing, and yeast infections.

Anyone who experiences possible signs and symptoms of diabetes should see a doctor for an evaluation, especially if they have other risk factors for developing this condition. The early detection and treatment of type 2 diabetes can improve a person’s quality of life and reduce the risk of severe complications.

Source: https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/323185#risk-factors

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Seeking God

“Will God Ruin My Life?”

Making a Total Gift of Self

Viewed from the outside, marriage can seem limiting.

A young man, for example, might perceive marriage as a tremendous restraint on his freedom. If he marries, he will no longer be able to date whomever he wishes. He won’t be able to go wherever he wants or to do whatever he’d like. He worries that he will be a shadow of his former self.

A healthy marriage actually brings more freedom.

When this man finds the woman God is calling him to marry, he joyfully makes a total gift of himself to her in marriage. He then discovers that his earlier fears were unfounded. In a happy marriage, where both seek to build each other up and lead each other to Christ, he actually finds himself more free than ever before. By the daily gift of self in his marriage, he is becoming the man he was always meant to be.

This is the paradox of the Christian life.

Our hearts were created for perfect, infinite love. In life, we only find purpose and meaning to the extent that we are giving of ourselves in a total gift of self. In order to give of ourselves totally to one person, we inevitably have to let go of other persons or things that could have a claim on our hearts. But in such a total gift of self, we free ourselves for a new and deeper love than was possible before. This is true in marriage, as well as our own journey with God.

But God desires to bring us joy and true freedom.

God is not a grim taskmaster, intent on making our lives miserable with a lot of rules and burdens. Rather, like a loving husband who cares for his wife, the Lord desires our happiness and our wellbeing. As we grow closer to him, we naturally want to do those things which help us grow in our relationship with him and in our love for others. We will still enjoy many of the things that we thought were so important, but in a proper manner and in a way that builds us up.

Drawing closer to God, you will become more fully yourself.

We have nothing to fear. A relationship with God will not take away our freedom; we will find a new, deeper freedom.

Our lives will not become boring; we will experience life as an adventure with even higher stakes than before. We will not become a lesser version of ourselves, but the person we were always meant to be.

From the outside, the Christian life can also seem limiting.

With its high moral expectations, we can imagine the Christian life as a drag or a burden. We think that if we make a total gift of our heart to God, we will be limiting our freedom; we will no longer be free to do whatever we feel like doing. We worry that we would become unhappy, a lesser version of ourselves.

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SPORTS&RECREATION MARCH 3–9, 2022

OP shuts down BA girls in semis

LowcoSports.com The prospect of an All-Lowco state final in SCISA 2A girls basketball went by the wayside Thursday when Orangeburg Prep ousted Beaufort Academy in the semifinals, frustrating the Eagles’ offensive stars in a 57-23 victory to earn a shot at three-time defending champion Hilton Head Christian Academy in the championship game.

After holding John Paul II under 20 points in the quarterfinals, the Indians brought the same defensive intensity to their matchup with BA, making the Eagles work for every shot and stifling stars Mike’Ala Washington and Tahleea Heyward.

“Their defense gave us fits. High energy and fundamentally sound,” BA coach Andrew Ienuso said.

“They were stifling in their halfcourt defense, contesting every shot. They also limited our opportunities to get out in transition.

Great effort by OP.” Orangeburg Prep (20-2) will face a stiff test in trying to contain HHCA’s numerous weapons and dethrone the three-time champs, but the Indians locked down BA’s top scoring threats, as senior Mary Hanna Hiers led the Eagles with six points.

BA finished 19-7 in Ienuso’s first season at the helm, and Hiers was the only senior contributor, so the future looks bright.

“It’s always difficult seeing a season come to a close, but I am so proud of these girls for their dedication and commitment to one another and this program,” Ienuso said. “I feel blessed to be a part of a program that has supported us this season. I’m thrilled at what this group can achieve next season and beyond.”

Hilton Head Christian Academy rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Orangeburg Prep for its fourth consecutive SCISA 2A title.

FROM FISHING TO FOOTBALL, THE HARD WORK OF ALL ATHLETES DESERVES RECOGNITION

Phares 2nd, two Dolphins place at state wrestling

LowcoSports.com The Lowco sent 24 wrestlers to the SCSHL State Championship in Anderson this weekend, and 12 of them will come home with hardware, including one with a gold medal.

May River junior Santiago Rueda claimed the Lowco’s only state title Saturday, rallying from a threepoint deficit in the final minute

of regulation and scoring a sudden victory takedown over Indian Land’s Max Yegge to win the Class 4A 138-pound crown.

Hilton Head High’s Drew Vigh (132), May River’s Gabe Juarez (170), and Beaufort High’s Colton Phares (182) all settled for silver after dropping tough decisions in the finals — and both Vigh and Juarez lost heartbreakers in overtime. Hilton

Head’s William Jakeway (106), Darnell Brawner (145), and KJ Holland (152) all placed third along with May River’s Isaiah Wysong (132) and Battery Creek’s Sam Degroat (120), and Hilton Head’s Zao Estrada (113), May River’s Emilio Mendoza (120), and Battery Creek’s Dre’Shaun Brown (182) finished fourth.

Beaufort High junior Colton Phares claimed his third state wrestling medal with his second consecutive runnerup finish Saturday at the SCHSL Wrestling State Championships in Anderson. Photo by Justin Jarrett/ LowcoSports.com.

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Beaufort High School head baseball coach Zach Jacobs, left, hits the ball into the infield while a runner sprints for first base during practice Thursday afternoon. Beaufort’s baseball season will begin Thursday, March 3, at an away tournament. The Eagles’ home opener will be a region game against Lucy Beckham at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 7. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

A rite of spring

The Beaufort High School baseball and softball teams open practice

New Lowco podcast features big names in hoops LowcoSports.com The newest addition to the roster of LowcoSports podcasts is produced in the Lowcountry, but its reach goes well beyond, and basketball fans won’t want to miss it.

Former New York City and Syracuse University hoops legend Tony “Red” Bruin and LowcoSports founder Justin Jarrett team up on “Red’s Barber Shop” to talk hoops with basketball insiders and some of the biggest personalities in the game, reconnecting with the players, coaches, and others Red crossed paths with on his basketball journey.

In the first episode, available now on most podcast platforms and at LowcoSports.com, features longtime college hoops coach turned ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg.

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Beaufort High School assistant softball coach Kashmire Rentz, right, gives some pointers to catcher Jordyn Ramirez during practice Thursday afternoon, Feb. 24. The Lady Eagles host the Dolphins of Battery Creek in a non-region contest at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 7.

The Boys of Spring are at it at Beaufort High School, as seen here Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 23, getting warmed up in the outfield.

Beaufort’s Howell wins Jonathan Peck Skills for Life Award

Dataw Island resident Marilyn Peck awards John Asher Howell the Jonathan Peck Skills for Life Award on Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the Carolina Ballroom on Dataw Island.

From staff reports John Asher Howell was this year’s recipient of the Jonathan Peck Skills for Life award when the Beaufort High School football team gathered for their annual banquet Wednesday, Feb. 23, on Dataw Island.

The award honored Howell’s academic and social achievements, recognizing his positive attitude, perseverance and academic achievement.

Beaufort High players, coaches, school administrators and parents gathered in the Carolina Ballroom for a banquet and dinner sponsored by Dataw Island members.

The community and Beaufort High School athletics have a special connection – many members enjoy supporting our local student athletes, attend games to cheer on their home crowd, and offer their support to these students. Each spring, the members pool resources to host the Beaufort High School Football Banquet.

Dataw Island member and football supporter Marilyn Peck congratulated the student athletes on an excellent season. At the banquet each year, Peck encourages players through a poem that was one of her

husband’s favorites – Invictus by William Ernest Henley.

Peck’s late husband, Jonathan Peck, was also an avid football supporter. In his honor, the Jonathan Peck Skills for Life Award is given every year.

The award recognizes an outstanding student athlete who exemplifies the traits that Jon Peck held dear, on and off the field: a positive attitude, ability to get along with everyone, spirituality, appearance, communication skills, and having a plan for improving themselves in academics and in life.

SPORTS

Four Lowco stars named to All-State hoops teams

By Wes Kerr LowcoSports.com Four Lowco hoops standouts earned statewide recognition for their outstanding seasons Wednesday, landing spots on the coveted South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-State teams.

Beaufort High’s James Dennison was the lone boys player selected, while Bluffton’s Tacoya Heyward, Battery Creek’s Kiara Wilson, and Whale Branch’s Kynew Barnwell were named to the girls teams.

The leader of Beaufort High’s terrific forward trio, Dennison delivered a monster senior campaign to give his Eagles the Region 7-4A crown. A dominant rebounder and an efficient scorer, Dennison averaged 19.4 points a game while reeling in 13.3 boards per contest. He was good for a double-double almost every night and worked hard defensively with over two steals and a block per game. Alongside his teammates Zyrin Odom and Michael Dennison, James was a staple of the Eagles’ loaded frontcourt that stifled its Lowco competition in 2022.

She’s just a sophomore, but Heyward has already ascended to the ranks of one of the state’s premier point guards.

It was another brilliant year for Tacoya, who led the Bobcats to an incredible second consecutive unbeaten Region 7-4A run. Her speed and athleticism are unmatched at

Whale Branch’s Kynew Barnwell averaged 18.7 points, 3.2 assists and 3.5 steals this season.

Beaufort High School’s James Dennison averaged 19.4 points and 13.3 rebounds this season. the high school level, and she can score at all levels while playing a ferocious brand of defense. She did it all for the Bobcats in her sophomore season, scoring 13.7 points per game alongside 8.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 6.1 steals. It’s the second straight year she’s earned All-State recognition, and Heyward will be committed to improving her game even further for a Bobcat side that should be a state title contender next year.

Wilson put together a sen-

sational season for Battery Creek, showcasing her elite ball-handling and shooting abilities combined with an exceptional defensive effort.

The junior guard stuffed the stat sheet every night on the court including a memorable triple-double on January 25 against Academic Magnet with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 steals. Lonnie Kluttz could count on Wilson to give her Dolphins a lift throughout Region 8-3A play, and her relentless effort in grabbing

boards, deflecting passes, and scoring in transition helped lead her team back to the postseason. She’ll be one to watch heading into her senior year as Battery Creek looks to build on a breakout 2022 campaign.

Barnwell’s final chapter as a Whale Branch Warrior may have been her best yet in a remarkable run to the elite eight in class 1A. The electric senior went on a tear in the postseason, willing the Warriors to a pair of playoff wins

Battery Creek’s Kiara Wilson showcased her elite ball-handling and shooting abilities combined with an exceptional defensive effort this season. Photos by Justin Jarrett/LowcoSports.com. with back-to-back 30-point games before raising the curtain with a 28-point effort against Military Magnet.

Barnwell’s superior outside shooting and quickness to the rim were uncontainable, averaging 18.7 points while

racking up 3.2 assists and 3.5 steals per contest. An AllState honoree for the second consecutive year, Barnwell’s scoring and leadership on the court will be sorely missed for Latoya Mack and the Warriors next season.

SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP GIRLS LACROSSE

Eagles fall to Sharks in region opener

Beaufort High dropped its Region 7-4A opener at home Monday, falling 17-6 to May River.

Sophia Pellegrino led Beaufort High’s scoring with four goals, Abby Baise scooped up eight groundballs, and Shelby Holstein made 10 saves in goal.

Lola Spires was sensational at midfield, scoring six goals to lead an impressive May River offense. Erika Dart tallied five goals alongside an assist for six points, and Molly Salus netted three goals while adding two assists and a team-high six groundballs. Tori Meiss notched the win in net for the Sharks with four saves.

Beaufort High (0-2, 0-1) hosts Lucy Beckham on Thursday.

BOYS SOCCER

Dolphins go undefeated at Warrior Bash

Battery Creek boys soccer finished its undefeated run through the Warrior Bash on Saturday, defeating Groves High School 3-1 to claim the tournament championship.

Abraham Bendeck, Juan Jamie and Ashton Morgan all scored goals in the victory and Talmedge Magbee assisted on all three goals for the Dolphins.

Isaac Vega netted two goals, while Ivan Huerta, Talmedge Magbee, and Ashton Morgan each added one in a 5-0 win over Bridges Prep on Friday to send Battery Creek to the championship game.

The Dolphins started the season on a positive note, defeating Calhoun County 9-2 on Thursday, as Chase Bradham, Jonathon Cruz, Gabe Depuy, Juan Jaimes, Magbee, Noah Northway and Vega all scored single goals and Adam Merida netted two for the Dolphins.

Bridges Prep opened up with a 10-1 win over Branchville before falling to Battery Creek and Groves.

Zaire Nelson recorded a hat trick for the Bucs, Tyler Dickerson added two goals and an assist, and Jere-

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May River’s Lucy Wynne, right, manages to gain control of the ball as Beaufort’s Sofia Pellegrino gets ready to attack during the first half of their lacrosse game Monday night at Beaufort High School. May River won, 18-8. Photo by Bob Sofaly. miah Ponder, Samuel Alainis, Liam Sanders, Michael Legier, and Adrienne McFaul each scored once.

Host Whale Branch won its first game by forfeit before falling 6-1 to Groves and defeating Branchville 6-4. William Limas scored four goals and an assist against Branchville and added the lone goal for the Warriors against Groves. D’elente Hill and Brian Jaramillo Ruiz each had a goal and an assist in the Branchville win, and Benjamin Sanchez collected four assists in two games.

Battery Creek will host Hanahan at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to open the regular season and region play.

Whale Branch travels to Colleton County on Tuesday. Bridges travels to Holy Trinity on Thursday.

Eagles rally past Holy Trinity Beaufort Academy boys soccer rallied from an early two-goal deficit, then held off a late push from reigning SCISA 1A champion Holy Trinity for a thrilling 4-3 win to open the season Friday.

The Mighty Lions pounced early, taking a 2-0 lead just 10 minutes into the game, but the Eagles answered swiftly, scoring four goals

gusta’s David Havasy in the second period in the semifinals, setting up a terrific matchup against three-time bronze medalist Roy Price of Eastside in the 182-pound final. The Beaufort junior found difficulty generating scoring chances against Price, who

before halftime to take command.

Holy Trinity pulled one back in the second half, but BA was able to deny the Mighty Lions the equalizer and hang on for a season-opening win.

Brayden Dineen, Miles Spratling, Evan Rankin and Gavin Midyette scored goals for the Eagles, but Zeke Gonzalez was named the team’s man of the match for anchoring the defense and making key passes from his right wingback position.

BA (1-0) hosts Hilton Head Prep on Tuesday. Holy Trinity (0-1) hosts Patrick Henry on Tuesday.

GIRLS SOCCER

Dolphins dominant at Warrior Bash

Battery Creek girls soccer outscored its competition 37-1 in three dominant victories to capture the Warrior Bash title at Whale Branch.

Sophia Felix recorded nine goals with a pair of hat tricks and added a fourth goal in the championship game, leading the Dolphins to a 12-0 victory over Whale Branch. Battery Creek beat Whale Branch 15-1 and blanked Groves (Ga.) 10-0 in pool play to earn a spot in the title match.

Taelyr Daughtery also recorded two hat tricks, including one in the championship game, while Josie

picked up takedowns in each of the first two periods and tacked on a stalling point to make it 5-0 before trading reversals with Phares in the final 23 seconds of the second period. Phares went on bottom in the third period looking to chip away, but Price

Beaufort’s Sofia Pellegrinao, in white, and May River’s Lucy Wynne battle for control of the ball during their lacrosse match Monday night at Beaufort High School. May River won, 18-8. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Fent posted two goals, and Natalie Cruz, Ruthie Floyd, and Mary Beth Kizer each scored goals in the final.

Daugherty scored four goals, and Fent and Felix added three each in a 15-1 over the Warriors on Thursday, while Kizer and Andrea Celeda each added a pair of goals and Emily Lopez-Sales scored one.

The same trio of Daugherty, Felix, and Fent did damage again Friday against Groves, scoring two goals each, while Floyd matched them with a brace, and Kizer and Siamsii Hnem each tallied a goal.

Anna Moore had a terrific weekend in net behind a strong Dolphins defense, allowing just one goal.

Whale Branch earned its spot in the final with a 6-0 win over Groves on Friday, as Kailey Pusha-Weeks produced a hat trick, Jalaila Jenkins scored a pair of goals, Samari Gardner added a goal and an assist, and

prevented him from scoring and claimed his first state title after three third-place finishes.

Degroat lost a 5-3 decision to runner-up Landon Allen of West-Oak in the semifinals, but he rebounded to dominate his next two opponents,

Tori White assisted on a goal. Pusha-Weeks also scored the Warriors’ lone goal in the first game with Battery Creek.

Battery Creek will open the regular season with a region game against Hanahan at 6 p.m. Thursday. Whale Branch travels to Colleton County on Tuesday.

BA knocks off Mighty Lions in opener

Beaufort Academy opened its season with a 1-0 victory over crosstown rival and defending SCISA 1A state champion Holy Trinity on Friday.

Claire Tumlin scored the game’s lone goal on an assist from Ariana Gonzalez, and BA’s outstanding defense preserved the shutout.

BA (1-0) hosts Hilton Head Prep on Tuesday. Holy Trinity (0-1) travels to Phillip Simmons on Friday.

recording a pin and an 18-2 technical fall to claim bronze.

Brown lost to eventual champion AJ Dickerson of WestOak in the semis, then earned an 8-6 decision over Chester’s DC Carter to get into the medal round, where he lost 7-4 to Hanahan’s Will Den-

nard to finish fourth.

Beaufort’s Tayriq Legree (120) and Peter Adam Burvenich (160) each fell one win short of earning medals, as did Battery Creek’s Reily Doray (113) and Elmer Linares (126), going 1-2 over the weekend.

EDUCATION

BCSD school choice applications available online From staff reports The Beaufort County School District (BCSD) is now accepting school choice applications for the 2022-23 academic year, the eighth year of the district’s expanded choice initiative.

School choice applications are open on the district’s website and must be submitted online by Thursday, March, 31. Parents who don’t have Internet access may request application assistance at any district school.

Curriculum options ap-

Deadline to apply is March 31

proved by the Board of Education include such instructional choices as Montessori, advanced math and science (AMES), International Baccalaureate, arts integration, language immersion, Cambridge Academy, classical studies, Early College, and leadership programs. To learn about all of the district’s school choice offerings please see the BCSD School Choice Headquarters website page (https://bit.ly/BCSDChoice_2022-23) where a complete school-choice di-

rectory can be viewed.

“We are proud to announce our newest academic program, the Med-Tech 7 Magnet Program that will feature a specialized, theme-based curriculum that will prepare students for a future in either the Medical or Technology field,” BCSD Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release. “The addition of this program reaffirms our commitment to empowering our students to create their own educational pathways.”

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Taking care of the kids

Ed Allen, left, a member of the Board of Directors for Beaufort/Jasper Comprehensive Health Services, questions Allison Jackson, a certified family nurse practitioner, regarding health services to be offered to children attending St. Helena Elementary School. Jackson was announcing the opening of the newest health clinic at the school offering medical, dental and social services at low cost.

Parental consent is required for students to participate in the program. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

dren who live in their attendance zones in addition to students from outside the zone who apply to attend.

Beaufort County students who attend choice programs do not pay extra tuition, although families are responsible for their students’ transportation if they live outside of school attendance zones.

If the number of choice applications at a school would cause the school to exceed its overall enrollment capacity, or if approved applications would push an individ-

ual choice program beyond its capacity, students will be placed on a waiting list.

Five schools potentially have no availability for choice because they are at or above capacity. Those schools are H.E. McCracken Middle School, Hilton Head Island High School, Bluffton High School (with the exception of students zoned for May River High School who wish to apply for JROTC), May River High School, and Pritchardville Elementary School.

All district schools maintain a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics focus, as well as a core curriculum that includes the arts, world languages, and technology.

For more information about any of the school choice programs listed in the 2022-23 school choice directory (https://bit.ly/ BCSD-Choice_2022-23) please contact the school associated with the program(s) directly for more information.

District continues to align with DHEC’s updated Test-to-Stay, quarantine criteria

Beaufort County School District (BCSD) will be able to suspend Test-to-Stay and quarantines once schools have had two consecutive weeks with less than 10 percent of all students and staff absent due to COVID-19 cases, according to DHEC’s updated School and Childcare Exclusion List. The school district made this announcement in a Wednesday, Feb. 23 news release.

As per DHEC, the first two-week period ends Monday, February 28. As such, BCSD began implementing this change on a school-byschool basis starting Tuesday, March 1.

“I am pleased to report

that no district school currently has more than 10% of its students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19,” BCSD Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in the news release.

“And, we are hopeful that this trend will continue.”

Once Test-to-Stay and quarantine are suspended on March 1, DHEC has directed that contact tracing, testing, and masking of close contacts without symptoms no longer be required.

However, if a school that has suspended Test-to-Stay or quarantine has two consecutive weeks with 10 percent or more of students and staff testing positive for

COVID-19, DHEC requires that Test-to-Stay and other quarantine requirements be reinstated. This will be determined on a school-byschool basis.

DHEC’s requirements for isolation when students or staff test positive for COVID-19 remain the same.

Additionally, DHEC continues to require that students and staff exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms be excluded from school/work.

If a district student or staff member is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, families/employees are encouraged to contact the school nurse or fill out the afterhours reporting form.

Polaris Tech Charter School seeks board candidates

From staff reports People interested in helping Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland improve are encouraged to become candidates for the Board of Directors. The deadline for board candidate applications is 4 p.m., April 6, and the online election will be held May 10-11.

Candidates must apply online and the application is available directly at https:// forms.gle/5bK iiyFU44eayLtq6 or via the school web-

site at www.polaristech.org.

Board members serve twoyear terms. There are six seats open, three through the election and three to be appointed by the current Board of Directors. To ensure a fair and confidential election, the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina will oversee the board election process.

Meetings are held monthly, usually at the school campus in Ridgeland, Jasper County, or by Zoom. By law, at least half the board must have ex-

perience in business or education and all board members must be South Carolina residents.

The Polaris Tech Governance Committee will select a slate of three candidates to appear on the ballot and recommend those to the full Board. All prospective candidates must complete the official Polaris Tech board application on the school website, www.polaristech.org.

Applications must be completed and submitted online

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Parents, public can review proposed school instructional materials online

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has invited the public to review instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools.

In a memo to S.C. District Superintendents, SCDE Chief Finance Officer Nancy Williams encouraged community participation in this process.

"We would like to invite you and members of your district and community to participate in the public review,” she said.

The materials in the area of Physical Education 9-12 and Advanced Placement Macroeconomics will be available online until March 22.

Links to access the instructional materials and submit public comments can be found at https://bit.ly/SCDE_ Materials_Review_2022.

The SCDE will receive public comments before a final decision is made on adopting the instructional materials. The materials will be recommended to the State Board for adoption on April 12 by the Instructional Materials Review Panels appointed by the Board.

Ole Miss names Gecy Fall 2021 Dean’s Honor Roll

Beaufort’s Morgan Gecy was

named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2021 Honor Roll lists.

Gecy was named to the Dean's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.

In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.

The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. It has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business.

Beaufort’s Estell named to Radford's Fall 2021 Dean's List

Alyssa Kaitlyn Estell, a Criminal Justice major from Beaufort (29902), has been named to the Fall 2021 Dean's List at Radford University.

Appearing on the Dean's List is the most prestigious academic recognition Radford University students can receive for their performance during a semester. Students are placed on the Dean's List if they meet four specific criteria. They must have 12 semester hours of coursework graded A-F; earn GPA's of at least 3.4 for all courses not graded on a pass-fail basis; obtain no grade lower than "C"; and no incomplete grades.

Radford University is a compre-

no later than 4 p.m. April 6. Incomplete or late applications won’t be accepted.

By April 28, the slate of candidates with profile information will be posted on the Polaris Tech website for the election. In early May, fami-

hensive public university of 8,998 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives.

Port Royal resident named to Shepherd University’s Dean List

Of the 899 students named to the Dean's List at Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, W.Va.) for the fall 2021 semester, one is from Beaufort County – Port Royal’s Richard P. Condon.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.4 grade point average for the semester while carrying at least 12 hours of coursework.

Hargray to give $6,000 to help students Dream Bigger

Schools and organizations serving K-12 students in Hargray communities have the opportunity to win $3,000 to fund their science, technology, engineering or math project or club as part of the internet service provider’s annual “Dream Bigger” social media campaign.

K-12 schools and organizations in communities throughout the states Hargray serves can enter to win simply by sharing a photo and written entry outlining how the

lies of enrolled children and staff will receive special instructions on how to vote online using the same process as last year.

During the candidate recruitment process, Polaris Tech continues to accept

money will be used to fund their technology project – whether for equipment, competition fees, field trips or otherwise – and how it benefits students. Two entities will be selected to each receive a $3,000 award.

Entries will be accepted through March 21 at www.hargray.com/campaign/contest. Five finalists will be selected by Hargray, and the winner will be determined by public voting from March 24 through March 31. The finalists – as well as the schools and organizations selected to receive the award – will be highlighted on Hargray’s social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram.

A dozen from Beaufort named to College of Charleston President’s, Dean’s lists for Fall 2021

College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,000 students who were named to Fall 2021 President's List and Dean's List, including 12 students from Beaufort.

The following local students earned honors: • Frederick Scheper (29907) was named to the President's List.

Scheper is majoring in Marine Biology.

• Addison MacPhee (29907) was named to the President's List.

MacPhee is majoring in Com-

student applications through March 31 for the upcoming school year. Rising 5th through 12th grade students are welcome. Applications close March 31 and are available online at www.polaristech.org.

puter Science.

• Mason Monti (29906) was named to the Dean's List. Monti is majoring in Theatre.

• Alexis Alvarez (29907) was named to the Dean's List. Alvarez is majoring in Political Science.

• Emily Potter (29907) was named to the Dean's List. Potter is majoring in Marine Biology.

• Baylen Deaton (29907) was named to the Dean's List. Deaton is majoring in History.

• Anne McKenzie (29907) was named to the President's List.

McKenzie is majoring in Exercise Science.

• Sarah Suber (29907) was named to the Dean's List. Suber is majoring in Biology.

• Susan Roberts (29906) was named to the Dean's List. Roberts is majoring in Religious Studies and Anthropology.

• Phoebe Trainum (29907) was named to the Dean's List.

Trainum is majoring in Exercise Science.

• Lydia Mahan (29902) was named to the President's List.

Mahan is majoring in Psychology.

• Cadence Gillaspie (29906) was named to the Dean's List. Gillaspie is majoring in Public Health.

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LIVING ON PURPOSE

A testimony about a miraculous healing I want to share a praise report of God healing someone I know personally. We hear about sickness and disease and the endless cries of why, but rarely do we learn about miracles when God intervenes and touches a person with His creative and restoring authority.

In the New Testament, there are true accounts of Jesus asking what He can do for those who were suffering, and when they told Him their request, He said, “I will.”

As Christians, we pray because we believe God is listening and that He will answer our petitions according to His perfect plans. His written word is His general will, and He also has a specific will where He speaks directly to us. This is where we need to advance in our spiritual discernment and sensitivity.

For example, God says that He will bless a couple when they are married, but there is not a chapter and verse saying Sally will marry Joe. With every decision in life, The Almighty is trying to get our attention as He desires to lead us into divine appointments we commonly call, “walking in His Spirit.”

Can you imagine how much more meaningful our life would be if we could develop a constant awareness of His presence?

I help manage a food distribution ministry that receives groceries from large markets and we give it away to those who could use a blessing. We have a team of 10 individuals that work in

this community outreach three times each week.

One of the members, Wanda Humes is a very sweet Christian lady that unfortunately was the victim of a rear-end collision two years ago. The cervical vertebrae in her neck were damaged and the muscles and tendons have been pulling her chin down to her chest since the accident. This has caused her head to point directly to the ground without being able to lift it.

Any attempt to raise her head was excruciating, and so she has been walking around with not being able to see people when she talks to them. People are constantly criticizing her for not looking at them when they are talking to her. I have felt compassion for her and occasionally I will gather the team around her to pray that God would heal her.

On Friday afternoon, Feb. 25, the trailer had just been unloaded and we were loading our vehicles to give the food away when suddenly I felt compelled to gather the two team members that were still there and to pray for Wanda again. I laid hands on her along with Louise

Photo by Tara Winstead from Pexels.

Gauthier and Norman Cline and started asking Jesus to touch her neck.

I said I believe that God can straighten bones, muscles, and tendons, and He is our provider and healer.

I was pleading the blood of Jesus over her while these two witnesses were agreeing and together we sealed this request in the Name of Jesus.

We left and went separate ways with the food.

Fifteen minutes later, I received a call. Louise and Wanda had pulled over on

the side of the road shouting praise God into the phone, saying that Wanda’s neck suddenly straightened up for the first time in two years.

She could raise her head and see the sky like it was before the accident. We came back together about an hour later and were rejoicing when we saw her neck had been completely healed by the love and mercy of Christ.

We do not always understand why God heals some and does not heal others, or about His perfect timing, but

as I explain in my last book about miracles, there are so many factors involved. It’s not easy to discern the plans of God without fervently seeking His face and even then, He is not obligated to share His reasons in every situation.

We know that God spoke the universe into existence with His voice, yet many fail to believe He can speak to their sickness and remove it.

The Bible says in Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today

and forever.” Be encouraged, He can heal anyone of anything.

There is nothing special about me, I’m just a person like you trying to live for Him as I continue learning how to love Him and those around me. I humbly relay this testimony to you and declare that in this particular case, it was God’s will to manifest His power on this day at this moment for His glory.

Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

Ukrainians continue to hold their own

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t is Sunday, and I’m in Port Royal. This morning the news is about Ukraine and the fighting in and around Kyiv. But footage of the actual fighting, or descriptions about the movement of individual units, is largely absent.

The video coming forth from CNN and MSNBC is the same — repeated scenes of refugees arriving in Poland; fireman hosing down smoldering fires and, of course, nighttime explosions endlessly looped.

The anchors fill-up their time talking with experts — retired Colonels who fought in Iraq — who repeat the fact that Russia is larger than Ukraine and that it’s army has more tanks than the Ukrainian Army has canteens. Beyond these repetitive interviews the war is pretty much left to our imaginations.

One assumes that most of the Ukrainian infantry are

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high school graduates having studied calculus and having read novels by Tolstoy.

We assume these young troops were recently involved with cell phones, laptops and TikTok. And we have learned there are 32,000 women currently serving in the Ukrainian military — that’s 15 percent of their personnel.

What we don’t know is where these troops are actually deployed, how they doing against the Russian tanks and, importantly, how many anti-tank missiles have been fired in their defense of Kyiv and Kharkov.

One assumes most of the

young Russians soldiers also high school graduates. But we also know a big part the Russian army are marginally motivated, one-year conscripts. One assumes Vladimir kept these lessthan-eager conscripts away from the T-90 tanks that were supposed to lead his ground troops across the border.

We know that the T-90 has a gun that has a slightly longer range than that of the Javelin — a “fire and forget” anti-armor missile that can, on a good day, hit a personnel carrier two miles away.

But we don’t have much history when it comes to a face-off between the Javelin and the T-90.

We remember that the Russians gave 30 of these heavy tanks to the Syrians. Of these 30 tanks, the Syrian rebels took out five T-90s using the old TOW-2 anti-tank missile system. This may seem like a mediocre record and not a particularly good omen

for the young Javelin-toting teenagers in Ukraine.

But there are differences between the TOW and the Javelin.

The Javelin weighs 50 pounds and can be fired from the shoulder. The heavier TOW requires a tripod. After the TOW operator fires he must guide the missile to the tank all the while being exposed to return fire — and return fire can be distracting.

The young men and women operating the Javelin can visualize the target on a green screen, fire, and then dive for cover.

There are other weapons that obviously came into play when the Russians moved South from Belarus.

One of these was the Su-25.

These two-engined, ground support jets — sometimes called a “flying tank” — have been used by Russia and its allies all over the world. They were decisive in the Russo-Chechnya war, but were

less effective in Africa.

Some years ago I was in the Ivory Coast when then-President Laurent Gbagbo rented a half dozen Su-25s and used them against Islamic rebels. Unfortunately his Ukrainian pilots mistakenly killed nine French soldiers and the French took their revenge by blowing-up some of the offending Su25s — abruptly ending their ground support role in that civil war.

Fending off the Su-25, we have the Stinger — and we know that Lithuania air lifted hundreds of these groundto-air missiles into Ukraine just before the invasion.

Although the Stinger is mostly deployed against slower, lower flying helicopters, Afghan rebels did shoot down 15 Su-25s during their war with Russia.

In the immediate past — in our recent colonial wars — we were often pitting a welltrained, college educated

pilot against an unschooled, RPG-toting teenager. Usually, the outcome of that faceoff favored the well-trained pilot. But In Ukraine we’ve got healthy, educated, welltrained kids on both sides of the line.

This conflict hinges on the reliability of the young troops who have to master the increasingly sophisticated electronic weaponry that is now standard-issue in the developed world. But in this case the Russians (probably) have too many troops, T-90s and Su-25s for the Ukrainians to stop. Courage and competence may give way to the Russian tsunami.

But on this Sunday, though it is quiet in Port Royal, the Ukrainian youth continue to fight.

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

Long live Ukraine, long live freedom

s a deadline looms, I have but two options. I can pen my thoughts about the tragic events of this past week and expose my ignorance of Russian history, Ukraine's geography, and the political quilt that covers them. Or resort to creating an article about nothing, pretending I'm not affected by the gaping hole in the world.

As inelegant as ignorance can be, inauthenticity burns a wound Band-Aids do not fit.

Leaving the more profound debates of war, provocation, and the moral compass of all those tasked with choices my nightmares have yet to visit, I only express a mother's

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feelings from the safety of my country where I still have the freedom to express my thoughts.

Rarely do history lessons take a seat in my mind's auditorium; yet, this week, I find a packed house. Snippets of legendary men and women walking through the fire of

battle as recounted by my college professor ring out as reconciliation of what I see and what I know fails.

The images of destruction play out like a movie, written and produced to evoke a response, promote thought and reveal the gambit of human emotion. It isn't a movie. Mothers are letting go of hands, fathers letting go of mothers, and nights drag on with no promise of morning.

Modern-day connectivity prevents blissful dismissal.

We are watching a war in real-time. No matter how thick my blanket of distance, I still feel the cold.

Just as I tell my daughter in times of tragedy, I look for

the helpers. If all that I have read is true, the helpers have risen seemingly out of dust under the leadership of an extraordinarily ordinary man.

It is true that God does not call the qualified but qualifies the called. Amid the ashes of a tyrannical march rises not one phoenix, but an odyssey forming a coalition of passion, pride, and patriotism that causes the entire world to take notice and ask questions of our character.

Mark Twain once said that God created war so that Americans would learn geography. We are learning far more. No longer are heroes hidden in typeface on brittle pages in history books.

They are waking as mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters to stand for what they feel is right, defending what they believe to be theirs, and laying down their lives for strangers. Their patriotism is so emphatic that it weaponizes their empty hands. Their belief in their neighbors, compatriots, and leaders gives them strength in times of imminent uncertainty.

I can not articulate the facts leading to this war, nor can I pretend to be informed of all that has led to this historical moment. I don't need well-dressed pundits to tell me I am witnessing history and watching legends rise, some only to fall.

I now know the capital of Ukraine. I now know the name of Ukraine's president.

More importantly, I now see the heart of Ukraine, a country otherwise unknown to those untouched by war. It causes me to remember our nation's heroes, extraordinarily ordinary men and women who did the unthinkable so that I may sit here and freely share what I think. Long live Ukraine. Long live freedom.

Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative.

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

The moral universe is taking its sweet time W hen the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice, I wonder sometimes whether even he knew how obtuse the angle of that trajectory would be.

Recent events have been encouraging. Lord knows we need encouragement.

Foremost, if not first, we had President Joe Biden’s nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. If confirmed, she would be the first Black woman to serve on the high court.

The Atlantic’s Elaine Godfrey wrote in January that Jackson “fulfills a lot of requirements for the establishment set. She has the same Ivy League credentials as the sitting justices, having earned both her undergraduate and her law degree from Harvard and edited for the Harvard Law

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was listening to one of my streaming music stations the other day when P.F. Sloan's / Barry McGuire's Eve of Destruction played. I was 15 when the song came out in 1965 and I remember it well.

The song went on to become a pop anthem in those turbulent years when protest songs became chic with the U.S. youth, driven by the civil rights movement, anti-war movement and what we called the “women's lib movement,” meaning “women's liberation.” I hadn't heard the song in many years, and it brought back strong memories for me, so I took a few minutes to listen, remember and contemplate.

First and foremost, by changing a few words, I was shocked at it's relevance 57 years later in 2022.

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Review. She clerked for three federal judges — including Breyer, from 1999 to 2000. If nominated and confirmed, Jackson will follow the same track as Brett Kavanaugh, who also clerked for the justice he ultimately replaced.”

Jackson should be a shoo-in, or would be in less polarized times. Some of the Republican senators who approved her appointment to the D.C. Circuit Court last summer are now saying they will have to more thoroughly vet this latest nomination.

American women indeed have “come a long way, baby,” but anything more

than a pro forma process for Jackson will prove the nation as a whole still has a long way to go in dealing with women generally and Black women in particular.

In other news, three former Minneapolis police officers were found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights in March 2020 as he lay dying with Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck.

A cellphone recording of Floyd’s death ignited protests around the world.

The federal jury concluded Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao deprived Floyd of his right to medical care. Two of them were convicted of the additional charge of failing to intervene to prevent Floyd’s death.

The New York Times said the convictions might spur police officers to do more when they see their colleagues committing crimes.

“Many police critics have

complained that officers who allow police misconduct to happen do more damage to the community’s trust than the officers who commit it,” the Times reported, adding that since Floyd’s death “more than 215 departments have signed up for a Georgetown University program that teaches officers the philosophy and techniques of intervention.”

That is a positive sign, but there are more than 12,000 local police departments in this country, with another 3,000 or so sheriff’s departments, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Two hundred seems like a drop in the bucket.

Floyd’s brother Philonese Floyd told Minnesota Public Radio the verdicts were “just accountability,” not justice.

“It can never be justice because I can never get George back,” he said. “I can’t get my brother back.”

Closer to home, the men

convicted in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery were found guilty of committing a hate crime in his death.

Evidence presented in the case against Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan included numerous examples of racist language used by the men in text messages and posts on social media.

Federal prosecutors said these messages proved they were motivated by “pent-up racial anger” to kill Arbery as he was jogging through their neighborhood. Race was avoided as motive in the initial murder trial, a tactic one expert called problematic.

“A lot of people in our country adhere to the myth of colorblindness,” Justin Hansford, a professor at the Howard University School of Law, told Vox Media. “They think to talk about race makes you racist, so they’re afraid to talk about race. The

We should be doing better templatin'

I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation Handful of Senators don't pass legislation And marches alone can't bring integration

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totin'? And even the Jordon river has bodies floatin' But you tell me over and over and over again my friend Ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction Don't yo understand what I'm trying to say?

Can't you feel the fear I'm feelin' today?

If the button is pushed, there's no running away There'll be no one to save with the world in a grave Take a look around you boy, it's bound to scare you, boy But you tell me ...

Yeah, my bloods so mad, feels like coagulatin' I'm sittin' here just con-

When human respect is disintegratin' This whole crazy world is just too frustratin' But you tell me ...

Think of all the hate there is in Red China Then take a look around to Selma, Alabama Ah, you may leave here for four days in space But when you return, it's the same old place The poundin' of the drums, the pride and disgrace You can bury your dead but don't leave a trace Hate your next door neighbor but don't forget to say grace And you tell me...over and over and again …

We have, since then,

gotten a few things right: In July 1971, the 26th Amendment, changing the voting age to 18; the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960 and 1964; establishing the EPA by 1970.

But as far as what this old song is trying to say, there's not a whole lot to brag about. We have morphed into dealing with perpetual war, not just armed conflicts and proxie wars.

Our own Supreme Court is in the process of rolling back hard-earned voting rights and women's rights.

Instead of heroic, fearless astronauts experimenting with space exploration, we have billionaires taking four-day joy rides into space.

The above song did not even address our environmental problems, which have now become extreme.

And sadly enough, our country is indeed divided into ideological extremes not witnessed since the 1960's, high stepping with many right-wing Christian hypocrisies.

Actually seeing the raw hate and anger on the faces of protesters today and remembering what I saw

on the faces in our conflicts in the 60s, it's hard for me to believe that we are still auguring about the same conflicts and the same lack of legislation in our present society that is now infiltrated and augmented by lies, deception and decadence.

Most fearfully, we see the powerful emergence of autocratic growth in leadership that is challenging our liberty, the rule of law and our hard-won democratic freedoms.

Never in my lifetime did I expect to see so many Americans persuaded to follow a misogynist con artist and support congressional leadership with autocratic values, disrespect for the rule of law and ignorance in proven science and history … I really believed when I was a teenager that I was witnessing a progressive growth here in America that would never look back, and never, more or less, revisit the social upheaval that I witnessed in the 60s, yet, here we are.

I never would have dreamed we, as a society, would be regressing and fighting, once again, voter

whitewashing of this trial needs to be addressed.”

As the Justice Department tried to take a victory lap, Arbery’s family reminded them of a plea deal that had been offered the killers.

The family was forced to make their case at a hearing on the matter.

“I begged them,” Arbery’s mother recalled. “The lead prosecutor, Tara Lyons stood up and asked the judge to ignore the family’s cry. That’s not justice for Ahmaud.”

The judge sided with the family, but for the second time in as many chances, victory left an aftertaste.

Justice that does not feel like justice is better than no justice at all. But not by much.

Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.

suppression, dissolving women's rights and inflicting violence on ethnic groups and people of color.

So now, along with Eve of Destruction, I think of and call back some lines from other favorite songs.

Jackson Browne’s “I want to know what became of the changes we waited for love to bring, were they only some fitful dream of some greater awakening?” Fred Neil’s “I only know peace will come when all hate is gone.”

In regard to the earth's environment, nature always has and always will evolve with the earth. I know for a fact that it is the human species that will die off before our planet dies. We humans are our own worst enemies.

We could, and should, be doing better. When will we ever learn?

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.

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Left: USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) step team performs during a Black History Month celebration Feb. 26, hosted by the ship’s MultiCultural and Heritage Committee. USS Ford is under way in the Atlantic Ocean after completing the industrial portion of a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zack Guth, U.S. Navy.

USS Gerald R. Ford celebrates Black History Month

By Seaman Apprentice Manvir Gill, USN Black History Month is celebrated annually as a reflection on the achievements and impact of the African American community on our nation and its history.

While under way in the Atlantic Ocean, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) Multicultural Heritage Committee (MCHC) held a celebration to reflect upon the immeasurable impact that the African American community has had on the Navy and our nation.

The event kicked off with a performance by the MCHC

step team and went into a rendition of the Black National Anthem, performed by Retail Service Specialist 2nd Class Daeon Farrar, from Richmond, Va. “This month is a reminder to reflect on Black history and how it has affected the Navy as a whole,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Arlen Royal, Ford’s MCHC program manager, from Pittsburgh. “It’s good to step back and look at where we came from, where we’re going, and the huge strides we’ve made over the past year.”

At home, Royal celebrates

Black history month with his three kids and teaches them that everyone is important, no matter what color or race they are.

“Our culture is important to us and it’s important to remind future generations of the great things that African-Americans have done for this country and the world,” said Royal.

A few members of MCHC got behind the podium and delivered speeches about the history of African Americans and their contributions to the world.

Master Chief Operations Specialist Sharon Adams,

from Beaufort, S.C., assigned to Ford’s training department delivered a speech that highlighted prominent African-American service members such as; Medal of Honor recipient and future Ford-class namesake Doris Miller, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr., and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

“We honor those who came before us during Black history month and we celebrate how far we’ve come as a society,” Adams said.

In 1976, President Gerald

R. Ford signed a proclamation designating February as Black History Month.

“In the Bicentennial year of our Independence, we can review with admiration the impressive contributions of black Americans to our national life and culture,” said Ford. “I urge my fellow citizens to join me in tribute to Black History Month and the message of courage and perseverance it brings to all of us.”

For the past 46 years these celebrations have continued to honor the contributions of African-Americans.

“I celebrate Black history month at home by trying to uplift my black brothers and sisters,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ryan Britton, from Greensboro, N.C., assigned to Ford’s air department. “This month is a great time to reflect on a lot of the things we are doing as individuals and MCHC did a great job of recognizing us.”

The event concluded with a cake-cutting and fellowship.

Ford’s MCHC celebrates the diversity of the Navy and the legacies that honor our past throughout the year.

1st Armored Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division deploys to Europe

Brigadier General Ernie Brockman, left, presents the 2021 MOAA Robert J. Lamm Award to Larry Dandridge. Submitted photo.

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, deploy to the U.S. Army Europe and Africa area of operations Feb. 27, from Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. The 1st ABCT, 3rd ID is the major unit of the 7,000 service members ordered to deploy by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to enhance deterrence of Russia. Photos by Capt. John D. Howard Jr., U.S. Army.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Costanza and Command Sgt. Maj. Quentin Fenderson, the command team of the 3rd Infantry Division, join other 3rd ID leadership in exchanging “fist bumps” with the departing soldiers of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team as they board a plane to the U.S. Army Europe and Africa area of operations Feb. 27, from Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. The 1st ABCT, 3rd ID is the major unit of the 7,000 service members ordered to deploy by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to enhance deterrence of Russia.

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Island News columnist Dandridge receives award from MOAA

From staff reports U.S. Army Aviation Lt. Col. (Ret.) and Military Officer’s Association of America (MOAA) member W. Larry Dandridge has been awarded the 2021 MOAA Robert J. Lamm Award.

The Robert J. Lahm Award was established to honor the memory of Lt. Col. Robert J. Lahm, who served as Charleston MOAA Chapter Secretary January 1997 to April 2003. Lahm made many significant contributions to both the community and to the chapter.

The award recognizes the efforts of an individual who provides outstanding service to the Charleston community (and military members and veterans) and the Charleston MOAA Chapter. Dandridge

is the first person to win this award twice.

Dandridge is a distinguished and decorated Vietnam War veteran, a past police officer, a past Veterans Service Officer, the Fisher House Charleston Goodwill Ambassador, a dedicated supporter of all veterans and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and a tireless workers taking care of the patients there. He was instrumental in getting the Fisher House constructed in Charleston. This facility offers assistance and free lodging to those families, who have patients in the VA Hospital and who are not from this local area.

As the CEO, Editor and Senior Writer with Tigers, Vikings and Vipers Publishing,

LLC, Dandridge has written a book, Blades of Thunder (Book One), which has raised more than $70,000 for Fisher House Charleston. He also writes a weekly column for The Island News on veterans’ benefits.

He also is past president of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA), Charleston Chapter and is currently the Vice President for Veterans Affairs supporting local military men and women.

Because of COVID, Dandridge was not able to attend the luncheon presentation; therefore, he received the award on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

The award was presented by Charleston MOAA Chapter President Brig. Gen. Ernest D. Brockman, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.) at his residence.

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Lowcountry Chapter of MOAA donates to local veterans charity

The Lowcountry Chapter, Military Officers Association of America visited Operation Patriots Forward Operating Base (OPFOB) in Ridgeland, on Feb. 8 and presented a donation of $1,000 to assist in the mission of creating empowering peer-to-peer experiences for combat veterans. OPFOB works from a 268-acre facility where combat veterans can enjoy positive outdoor experiences with fellow veterans.The donation came from the proceeds of MOAA’s first annual golf tournament, held in May, 2021 at the Legends Golf Course on Parris Island. Pictured are, from left, Annette Petit; Bill Skipper; Rich Baker; Caroline Fermin; Fred Channels, President, Low Country Chapter, Military Officers Association of America; JR Brown, Founder/CEO OPFOB; Stephanie Brown; Frank Gibson; Bill Weaver; Mike Akey. Photo submitted by James D. Weiskopf, Lowcountry Chapter, MOAA.

VA Pharmacy Services in the Lowcountry of SC, GA

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his article is the first in a series of three informative articles on what veterans should know about their pharmacy benefits and the VA Pharmacy Program. Articles 2 and 3 of this series of columns will include important and helpful information from an exclusive interview with the Chief of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s Pharmacy Department.

As recommended in all past articles in The Island News on Veterans Benefits, veterans, their family members, and care givers should read the detailed information on veterans’ pharmacy benefits at www.va.gov. They should also ask their health care team, which includes their primary care physician, specialty care physician, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician’s Assistant (PA), Registered Nurse (RN), and VA pharmacist, to explain the VA Pharmacy Program and answer any questions they have. The Veteran’s Social Worker can also answer questions about the VA Pharmacy Program.

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) Pharmacy Team and Department is another one of the reasons that the RHJVA Medical Center and Health System has been in the top 10 percent of all public and private hospitals in the United States for customer satisfaction, quality of care, infection prevention, and dozens of other performance standards of care for over a decade.

Our Lowcountry South Carolina and Ga., VA Health Care System has ultra-modern pharmacy support in the VA Medical Center and through its’ Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs).

The VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) system is an integral part of the total VA Medical System. We veterans who live in the service area of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System, which includes the coastal counties of S.C., north to I-95 and Orangeburg, and the NE coastal counties of Georgia (Hinesville and Savannah

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areas) are fortunate to have the only five-star hospital in S.C., and its CBOCs serving us.

Veterans should watch the VA’s 2012 YouTube Video titled, Consolidated Outpatient Pharmacies of VA (CMOP) at https:// bit.ly/3C4CxFK and read the information at https:// bit.ly/3ssTOoL to better understand their pharmacy benefits and the wide variety of pharmacy services provided by the VA. Here is a rough summary of how the VA’s pharmacy system works: 1. The Veterans’ doctor, PA, or NP prescribes the medication, explains the dosage, frequency, precautions, and strength of the medication to the veteran and explains how to get the medication, at the pharmacy window in the hospital or through the VA’s CMOP Mail System.

2. The Veterans’ doctor, PA, or NP enters the prescription in the VA’s Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) program.

3. The VA Pharmacist reviews the prescription, compares it to other medications the patient is on, verifies the medication is available through the VA’s pharmacy program, and if needed will counsel the veteran on all the safety issues and possible side effects related to taking the medication.

4. The prescription becomes a part of the veteran’s medical records as soon as it is written/ entered into CPRS. 5. If the medication is critical the patient can pick the medication up at the pharmacy located in the Ralph H.

Johnson VA Medical Center. If the medication is not critical and the patient does not want to wait at the pharmacy, the medication will be processed through VMOP and mailed to the patient the next day.

Currently the seven VA’s Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacies (CMOP) Centers fill about 445,000 prescriptions per day, which are shipped in approximately 77 million packages per year. The veterans in S.C., and Ga., and other south eastern states in the CMOP area footprint are serviced by the CMOP in Charleston.

The VA mails most prescription refills through the U.S. Postal Service. For medicines that need to be kept refrigerated, or certain types of medical supplies, the VA may send a veteran’s order through FedEx or UPS. CMOP deliveries take about 2.25 days for the veteran to receive his or her medication my mail. It takes on average of less than 15 minutes wait time to get medications at the RHJVA Medical Center Pharmacy, if the patient is at the Bee Street Location and wants to wait on a critical medication to be filled.

Ralph H. Johnson VA Pharmacy Veterans and their family members should read about the Charleston health care pharmacy services a https:// bit.ly/3M8M2bt. Veterans can find out how to refill their prescriptions, where to pick up new prescription orders, and how to safely dispose of their medicines at the VA Charleston health care facility.

Specifically, this Charleston Uniform Resource Locator (URL) tells veterans: 1. How to refill prescriptions. See https://bit. ly/35CCrcf.

2. Where to pick up new prescriptions.

See https://bit. ly/3MacX6K. 3. How to contact the VA. Contact us with questions about your prescriptions. See https://bit.ly/3Cag8Xy.

4. How to safely dispose of your medicine. See https://bit. ly/3HxBT4D. 5. How to change your address on file with the VA. See https://bit. ly/3sx4nXG.

Advice on Refilling Prescriptions Veterans VA health care benefits include prescription medicines and medical supplies prescribed by your VA health care team.Be sure to order your refills at least 10 days before your supply runs out. With the VA’s Prescription Refill and Tracking Tool, veterans can refill their VA prescriptions, track their delivery, and create lists to organize your medicines.

Signing in to refill prescriptions Veterans can sign in with their existing ID.me, DS Logon, or My HealtheVet account. If a veteran does not have any of these accounts, they can create a free ID.me account at the https://bit. ly/3IAr438 web site.

Phone prescription refills (automated refill line) Veterans served by the RHJVAHCS can phone in refills by calling 843-5775011, ext. 15220 or 888878-6884, select 1, which is toll free from outside the Charleston area.

Mail prescription refills Veterans need to mail back the refill request form that comes with their prescription to the provided address. Veterans should not drop off the refill form at the pharmacy when they pick up a new prescription. The VA can’t process refill requests on the same day that new prescriptions are picked up.

Pick up new prescriptions You can pick up new prescription orders at one of our VA Charleston health care pharmacies. The VA requests that Veterans please not try to refill prescriptions in person, so their pharmacists can focus on providing care to Veterans with urgent needs and new prescriptions.

Refills are only available online, by phone or mail.

Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy location and hours of operation Located on the first floor.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

How to contact at the RHJVAHCS Pharmacy Department with questions?

Phone 843-577-5011, ext.

15220. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Safely dispose of your medicine Veterans can drop off your expired or unwanted medicine at a MedSafe box.

Disposing of your medicines safely can help protect other people as well as the environment. You can find the large blue MedSafe boxes at the Charleston campus, Outpatient Pharmacy, on the First floor. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Website at https://bit. ly/340r9hh can also help you locate an on-site receptacle in your community.

The next two articles, Part 2 and Part 3, of this series will cover more on what veterans, family members, survivors, and caregivers should know about VA Pharmacy Services.

Part 2 and 3 will include: 1. An exclusive interview with the RHJVAHCS Chief of Pharmacy Services.

2. How to enroll in VA health care and pharmacy services?

3. What is a VA medication reconciliation?

4. How to let your VA health care team know what medications you are taking?

5. Will Veterans’ health information be protected?

6. What is the VA Center for Medications Safety?

7. What are the VA Community Care Pharmacy Programs for dependents (CHAMPVA, etc.)?

As always, it is recommended that veterans ask a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to help them to understand their veterans’ benefits and how to apply for those benefits. You can either use a DAV, AMVETS, American Legion, VFW, or other Veteran Service Organization VSO or you can use a S.C. or Ga., County VSO. You can find a list of all S.C. County VSOs at https://bit.ly/3HNQLwt. Two local Beaufort area VSOs are: DAV Chapter 12 VSO The Beaufort, S.C. Disabled America Veterans (DAV) Veterans Services Organization Chapter 12 in Beaufort has a resident Chapter Veterans Service Officer, Michael L. Vergantino. He meets with veterans every Thursday, at the Beaufort American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 70, from 8 to 11 a.m. Vergantino’s email address is MikeV@SelectiveRealtyGroup.com and his phone number is 843-3012543.

Beaufort County VSO The Beaufort County (Government) Veterans Service Office is located at 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort, S.C. 29906. The phone no. is 843-255-6880, and the fax no. is 843-255-9445. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, by appointment only. The website is https://bit.ly/3uKeZUQ. Please share this information with military members, veterans, and their families and survivors. You can read copies Larry Dandridge’s past articles at www.yourislandnews.com.

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 843276-7164.

MARCH 3–9, 2022

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City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Qualification RFQ 2022-114 Finance Audit Services The City of Beaufort, South Carolina (the “City”) invites written qualification packages from qualified candidates willing to provide independent Finance Audit Services for the City of Beaufort.

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to establish a contract for professional services of a Certified Public Accountant (the "auditor") for financial and compliance audits. The contract will be for five consecutive fiscal years. The City intends to issue an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate for Achievement and Excellence in Financial Reporting.

The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website, https://www. cityofbeaufort.org/165/Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator.

THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE IS 2:00 PM ET ON MARCH 17, 2022 “EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY” NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: ANNE F. ISAACS & RONALD J. ISAACS, PO BOX 1221, LAKE GROVE, NY 11755-0521 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. Deed recorded in Book 3723, Pages 1826, Mortgage in Book 3723, Pages 1831. Total amount presently delinquent $24,856.19, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $457.33. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT 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 LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS 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 LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: NORA JEAN MATTHEWS , GENERAL DELIVERY, PORTLAND, OR 97208-999 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. Deed recorded in Book 3941, Pages 1989, Mortgage in Book 3941, Pages 1994. Total amount presently delinquent $63,189.85, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $457.33. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT 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

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MARCH 3–9, 2022

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 LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS 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 LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: NANCY D. RICHER , 3817 23RD AVE SW, NAPLES, FL 34117 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. Deed recorded in Book 3544, Pages 2163, Mortgage in Book 3544, Pages 2168. Total amount presently delinquent $29,879.13, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $457.33. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT 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 LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS 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 LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: RICHARD LEVI RIGDON , 18 GRIFFITH KNOLL WAY, GREER, SC 29651-2314 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 U1603-W12E, U1606-W17O. Deed recorded in Book 3801, Pages 3339, Mortgage in Book 3801, Pages 3345. Total amount presently delinquent $28,963.01, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $457.33. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT 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 OB-

JECT 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 LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS 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 LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: MICHAEL LOUIS BIEL & CHRISTINE MARIE BIEL, 9599 MIRADA BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL 33908 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 U1405-W24B. Deed recorded in Book 3705, Pages 1775, Mortgage in Book 3705, Pages 1780. Total amount presently delinquent $28,730.98, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $457.33. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder 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.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT 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 LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS 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 LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Barony Beach Club Owners' Association, Inc. v.

A.B.M.C., LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 113 BEACH AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23504 (“Owner”) Contract number 2208805 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: A.B.M.C., LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 9123, 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 priv-

ileges extending to Time-Sharing Interest Number(s) 9123-G-19 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.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/103 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, as supplemented or amended (the “Master Deed”) as provided for in Article XX(B) of the Master Deed,the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $3129.1. If additional costs and/ or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Barony Beach Club Owners' Association, Inc. v.

Marlene Naffah and Roberto Naffah AV. CARRERA 15 # 127B-33, BOGOTA, 00000 (“Owner”) Contract number 1318896 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: Marlene Naffah and Roberto Naffah An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 9346, 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) 9346-S-12 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.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/101 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, as supplemented or amended (the “Master Deed”) as provided for in Article XX(B) of the Master Deed,the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $3129.65. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Barony Beach Club Owners' Association, Inc. v. (“Owner”) Contract number NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. , 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) 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.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Barony

Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, as supplemented or amended (the “Master Deed”) as provided for in Article XX(B) of the Master Deed,the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $. If additional costs and/ or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Barony Beach Club Owners' Association, Inc. v. (“Owner”) Contract number NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. , 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) 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.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, as supplemented or amended (the “Master Deed”) as provided for in Article XX(B) of the Master Deed,the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $. If additional costs and/ or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Harbour Club Owners' Association, Inc., v.

ENRICO SCOPPA aka RICK SCOPPA AND PHYLLIS SCOPPA 16 FLORENCE AVE APT 24A FREEPORT NY 11520 (“Owner”) Contract number 1138601.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: ENRICO SCOPPA aka RICK SCOPPA AND PHYLLIS SCOPPA And Junior Lienholders and An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 3914, Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation, on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Act, said Master Deed being dated February 20, 1990, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, and by reference to that certain plat entitled AsBuilt Survey of Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., said plat being dated February 27, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 38 at Page 51.

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

And also, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to the Owner Use Period 40, as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time (hereinafter referred to as Supplemental Declaration), which is attached as Exhibit H to the above-reference Master Deed.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/264 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, as supplemented or amended (the “Master Deed”) as provided for in Article XX(B) of the Master Deed,the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $3287.43. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or

fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Harbour Club Owners' Association, Inc., v. (“Owner”) Contract number .

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: And Junior Lienholders and An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. , Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation, on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Act, said Master Deed being dated February 20, 1990, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, and by reference to that certain plat entitled As-Built Survey of Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., said plat being dated February 27, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 38 at Page 51.

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

And also, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to the Owner Use Period , as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time (hereinafter referred to as Supplemental Declaration), which is attached as Exhibit H to the above-reference Master Deed.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, as supplemented or amended (the “Master Deed”) as provided for in Article XX(B) of the Master Deed,the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $. If additional costs and/ or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Harbour Club Owners' Association, Inc., v. (“Owner”) Contract number .

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: And Junior Lienholders and An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. , Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation, on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Act, said Master Deed being dated February 20, 1990, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, and by reference to that certain plat entitled As-Built Survey of Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., said plat being dated February 27, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 38 at Page 51.

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

And also, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to the Owner Use Period , as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time (hereinafter referred to as Supplemental Declaration), which is attached as Exhibit H to the above-reference Master Deed.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Harbour Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, as supplemented or amended (the “Master Deed”) as provided for in Article XX(B) of the Master Deed,the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $. If additional costs and/ or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Monarch at Sea Pines Owners' Association, Inc. v.

GEORGE A. DODSON and Margaret A. Dodson 1510 CRITTENDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20011 (“Owner”) Contract number 898 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside the Beaufort County Government Center, 100 Ribaut Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

LEGAL NOTICES on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: GEORGE A. DODSON and Margaret A. Dodson An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 3737, respectively, Monarch at Sea Pines Owners' Association, Inc. 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 Monarch at Sea Pines Owners' Association, Inc. 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 Monarch at Sea Pines Owners' Association, Inc. Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all rights, title, interest and privileges extending to Time-Sharing Interest Number(s) 1 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.

The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/113 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Monarch at Sea Pines Owners' Association, Inc, Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 8, 1990 in Deed Book 547 at Page 1082, as supplemented or amended (the “Master Deed”) as provided for in Article XX(B) of the Master Deed, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2890.79. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v.

DAVID HOFFMAN AND KATHLEEN HOFFMAN 304 Patriot Way, Charlottesville, VA, 22903 (“Owner”) Contract number 4422023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: DAVID HOFFMAN AND KATHLEEN HOFFMAN An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5115 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in 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 June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat").

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 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5115-B-49 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/63 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2865.13. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v.

A. PATRICIA THORP 38 REVELATION DR. CLIFTON HILL, CHRISTCHURCH 8081, , (“Owner”) Contract number 7610391 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: A. PATRICIA THORP An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5317 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in 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 June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat").

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 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5317-G-13 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/69 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2865.13. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v.

LAWRENCE D. WILSON AND SUSAN G. WILSON 2745 UNICORN LANE NW, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, 20015 (“Owner”) Contract number 4457064 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: LAWRENCE D. WILSON AND SUSAN G. WILSON An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5338 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in 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 June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat").

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 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5338-P-34 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/79 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South

Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2837.22. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v.

A. PATRICIA THORP 38 REVELATION DR. CLIFTON HILL, CHRISTCHURCH 8081, , (“Owner”) Contract number 7610391 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: A. PATRICIA THORP An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5339 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in 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 June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat").

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 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5339-G-37 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/71 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $3108.23. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v.

ROBERT J. QUINN AND ANN K. QUINN 105 MARSHALL CT, ABBEVILLE, SC, 296201930 (“Owner”) Contract number 4985875 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: ROBERT J. QUINN AND ANN K. QUINN An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5351 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in 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 June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat").

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 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and priv-

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ileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5351-G-42 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/73 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $3133.64. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v.

JOSEPH M. STRICKER AND BEVERLY O. STRICKER 8771 GATEWOOD DR, N. RIDGEVILLE, OH, 44039 (“Owner”) Contract number 1653748 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: JOSEPH M. STRICKER AND BEVERLY O. STRICKER An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5413 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in 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 June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat").

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 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5413-S-12 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/77 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2865.13. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v.

JOHN A. MESSINA 2251 BRISTOL RD, WARRINGTON, PA, 18976 (“Owner”) Contract number 281097 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: JOHN A. MESSINA An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5426 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in 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 June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat").

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 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5426-S-09 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/81 115/1798 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2865.13. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v.

KATHERINE R. WILSON PO BOX 725, ORIENTAL, NC, 28571-0725 (“Owner”) Contract number 1630102 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: KATHERINE R. WILSON An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5446 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in 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 June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat").

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 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5446-S-11 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as

amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 149/83 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2865.13 If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SurfWatch Owners Association v.

DONNA J. TURNER AND RICHARD N. HUNT 1235 ROBINSON ROAD SUITE G, PEACHTREE CITY, GA, 30269-1385 (“Owner”) Contract number 721619 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that according to the Notice of Sale recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Daniel C. Zickefoose, as Trustee/Attorney and Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L., 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston, SC 29405 (“Creditor/Lienholder”), will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, outside of the Beaufort County Government Center Entrance, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2022, the following described Property: AS TO: DONNA J. TURNER AND RICHARD N. HUNT An undivided one fifty-second (1/52) fractional interest in Unit No. 5654 respectively, SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being in 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 June 17, 2004, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "Plat of Phase 1, 2 & 3 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime", said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S.#11059 , said plat being dated July 15, 2005, and recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 108 at Page 5, as may be further revised from time to time ("Plat").

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 SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime.

AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Time Sharing Interest Numbers(s) 5654-S-44 in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated June 17, 2004, recorded in the Land Records for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0082, as amended from time to time. The sale of the Property is to satisfy the past due obligations of the Owner(s) as evidenced by the Claim(s) of Lien duly recorded in the following Official Records Lien Book/Page: 115/1828 149/91 of the Public Records of Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Owner is currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing SurfWatch Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 22, 2004 in Deed Book 01976 at Page 0001, as further amended from time to time, (the “Master Deed”). As provided for in the Master Deed, as amended, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The total amount due as of the date of the Foreclosure Sale is $2865.13. If additional costs and/or fees associated with the foreclosure and sale are incurred, such additional costs and/or fees shall be added to this amount on the date of the Foreclosure Sale.

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