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By Mike McCombs At its regular meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 16, the Beaufort County Board of Education gave Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez a 10 percent raise and a four-year contract extension. Rodriguez’s pay will increase from just more than $210,000 to just more than $231,000. Originally set to ex-

pire June 30, 2023, his contract will now run through 2027. Immediately after the board came out of executive session to open the public Frank portion of the meetRodriguez ing, board member David Striebinger moved that the board amend the

employment agreement with Rodriguez, making four changes – increasing the length of the contract by four years, increasing the salary by 10 percent, increasing the annual annuity contribution by 5 percent and increasing Rodriguez’s travel budget to $1,200 – as well as allowing the chairperson to execute an amendment to the agreement to reflect these changes.

The motion passed 10-1, with board member William Smith the lone opposition. “At this time, I can not support this,” Smith said. The extension and raise come just a few weeks after the board’s review of Rodriguez, in which he earned a total composite score of 3.72, which

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PAYING THEIR RESPECTS

BEAUFORT hen it comes to giving thanks, many place safe housing at the top of

their list. But in Beaufort County, like communities around the world, with the influx of second- and third-home owners, there are those not so lucky to have that safe housing. Statistics collected by federal and state agencies may vary, but last year’s federal “Point in Time” count listed only 100 individuals qualifying as “homeless” and another 765 facing “housing insecurity,” which means they might be sleeping in a friend’s extra bedroom for a while or be facing eviction before the next paycheck. “Housing” is an interesting issue in any community, especially when you consider the rate of housing growth right here in Beaufort. Case in point, the city planning staff is considering applications from three development firms with plans for apartment complex totaling some 878 – almost 1000 – new apartments, all located in the Burton area, around the Cross Creek shopping center and the recently approved Beaufort Station shopping center. Representatives of the projects who spoke last week to the city’s Design Review Board, in response to a question, said no, these new apartments would not be considered “affordable housing” but we can certainly hope the market, with all these options, will at least make the rents manageable for the working folks. That means, according to stats you look at for northern Beaufort County, somewhere between the $1,500 to $1,800 per month rent which is considered “median” for one-bedroom apartments. And while the developers keep planning, community leaders will keep looking for solutions to providing “affordable housing” for folks we need to live here to work in our schools, fire departments and doctors’ offices. And those without, will keep hoping for some solution.

On Thursday, Nov. 18, members of the public came out to pay their respects as the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office interred the cremated remains of 34 people whose relatives were unable to be found. Four of the deceased were interred with full military honors at the Beaufort National Cemetery, as shown in these photos, while the other 30 were entombed at the mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaufort. Photos by Susan DeLoach.

Park Service to study Beaufort National Historic Landmark District

Charles Street units still on hold BEAUFORT – Speaking of housing, no updates on 303 Associates’ plans to build a three-story structure on the corner of Charles and Port Republic Streets, a building

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John Mark Verdier House Museum on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort. Photo courtesy of K. Campbell, Preservation South.

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From staff reports The National Park Service (NPS) announced Wednesday, Nov. 17, the launch of a comprehensive study to aid in the long-term preservation Beaufort. The Beaufort National Historic Landmark (NHL) District Integrity and Condition Study — set to begin early December — will document the district’s current integrity and condition and examine projects

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and trends that may impact ongoing preservation efforts. A cornerstone of the NHL Program is monitoring the condition of NHLs to identify those that exhibit damage or face threats to the integrity of their resources. The data generated from the Beaufort NHL study will enable the NPS, stewards, policy makers,

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Beaufort’s Ellis Hamm, 81, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957 in Biloxi, Miss. After Boot camp at Parris Island and infantry training, he was assigned to MCAS Iwakuni working in supply. His next tour was at Lejeune and included an extended Mediterranean cruise. Trained for air traffic control,

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he next served at MCAS New River, MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, and MCAS Beaufort before being sent to Chu Lai, Vietnam. On return he again served in air traffic control at MCAS Cherry Point (twice), NAS Brunswick, MCAS Iwakuni, and Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, before returning to MCAS Beaufort, where

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Socialism op-ed ‘either highly uninformed or intentionally deceptive’

I enjoy the Island News and admire the work of you and your team. Your paper is informative and generally presents a fairly wide range of opinions. I don't believe Jim Dickson's column "You Don't Want Any Part of Socialism" belongs in your paper – or in any paper widely read by the public – especially if there is not a connected space for disagreement. Mr. Dickson may have lived and traveled to many different places, but the way he portrays social welfare as something that leads to socialism and communism is either highly uninformed or intentionally deceptive for political purposes. In fact, I believe he accurately describes socialism and communism correctly, but then he concludes that countries that have social welfare systems will become socialist, and then communist. The countries in western Europe, as well as the UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, etc., have had strong social welfare systems for many

decades and in some cases, most of their history. Citizens of these countries are very proud of their social programs, as well as their democratic freedom. There is no evidence that I am aware of that any of these countries are heading towards socialism or communism. How can this be presented in your paper? In my view, the column portrays Mr. Dickson as a stereo-typical, older, white, successful businessMAN, who is out of touch with the world that many people deal with in the U.S. today. The public debate about where we should or should not increase government-funded social programs is healthy. Making false statements that increasing social programs will lead to socialism or communism dangerously detracts from healthy debate. – John Schueler

Op-ed short on detail, rich in fear-mongering

This is my first visit to your lovely city. It was with interest that I read the Island News. The local press helps one to feel the

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: January has been eating her feelings about not finding a home yet. She needs a home that can help her lose some weight. She has a silly personality and would do well in a home by herself or with an older cat. She is 2 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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from page A1 falls in the “highly effective overall” range. His composite score increased from 3.31 last year. (See The Island News’ coverage at https://bit.ly/3nGDZZi.) “The Board of Education con-

gratulates Dr. Frank Rodriguez on his highly effective performance rating leading the Beaufort County School District in the 2020-2021 school year despite the unprecedented challenge of having to accommodate for the effect of the coronavirus pandemic in nearly every aspect of running the District,” Board Chair Dr. Christina Gwozdz wrote in her summary of

April Ackerman pulse of an area. While reading the News, I came across a curious column, “You don’t want any part of socialism” by Jim Dickson. The column was short on detail but rich in fear-mongering, with quotes about socialism from Adolph Hitler, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez and Joseph Stalin. And, surely, no one would want to be governed by their principles. However, the piece seemed to imply that we are in danger from creeping socialism in the United States. We already have two major programs in the U.S., that are basically socialistic; Social Security and Medicare. The government controls these services, which fits his definition of socialism. As a retired person, I have found these programs to be beneficial; so have others. Perhaps Mr. Dickson could pen an additional column and explain why I should be afraid of them. – Rob Rudick, Colonial Beach, Va.

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Dickson's opinion piece this week got a bold headline decrying "socialism." I want equal attention, maybe: "This is America, Can We Please All Take Care of One Another!?!" I am sure, in addition to his earned retirement, perhaps Jim is getting VA benefits; that is a vast social welfare benefit which he earned. This penchant to cast the term "socialism" as something evil does a disservice to us all. Even on St Helena, where Jim lives, there are plenty of folks living with the results of generations of social and financial inequities, about a couple thousand below the poverty level, a significant number of single parents, … would you choose not to help those in need? So, I guess "fiscal conservative" means he doesn't want to spend a dime to help someone else. Would Jim disagree that our model of government is "… OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE." If that is "socialism," I am all for it – Tim Dodds, retired educator on a teacher’s pension, thankful for Medicare benefits, living on Lady's Island

Dog of the Week: Fred is a superhero on wheels. At five months old he was hit by a car leaving his backend paralyzed. Fred is currently in a foster home working on his wheelchair skills and acclimating to his new normal. Thanks to the compassion of our community, he will be able to go to his home with everything he needs. the Board’s evaluation. “Instruction to students was delivered simultaneously in multiple modalities – virtual, in-person and hybrid learning environments – which had never been previously necessary. Hard work, effective leadership, flexibility and innovation by our Superintendent guided the District through this enormous challenge. “In addition, Dr. Rodriguez is

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successfully overseeing the construction projects of the $344 million referendum passed in 2019. The Board sincerely thanks Dr. Rodriguez for his many efforts and for his dedication and commitment to the District.” Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

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NEWS

City installs tidal gauge at Waterfront Park

From staff reports The City of Beaufort now has its own tidal gauge, one of a network of gauges installed throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry. The sensors are part of a project to provide real-time water level data, tide predictions, and flooding alerts to coastal communities. The gauge, powered by a solar panel, was installed last week at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The project is sponsored by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), and will help fill in the current gap between tidal stations operated by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Currently, the closest NOAA tidal

stations to Beaufort are at Fort Pulaski, Ga., and Charleston. Other new sensors have been installed at Port Royal Sound Maritime Center and Edisto Beach, and Hilton Head Island is planning to install one as well. “Community demand for local water-level data has exceeded expectations.” says Dr. Nicole Elko, science director of ASBPA. “Managers have elected to install sensors on their marsh shorelines, where chronic and episodic flooding is most severe.” The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium helped facilitate a grant proposal to purchase the sensors, which normally cost $3,500 each. The city’s cost was $500.

The City will be able to monitor the tidal levels through a dashboard developed by Hohonu, a startup that specializes in environmental water level monitoring. “Having this real-time ability to monitor tides is a big asset for the City of Beaufort,” City Manager Bill Prokop said.

Beaufort-Jasper YMCA building facility in East Argent

From staff reports The Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry is adding a new 35,000 sq foot facility – the James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA – in East Argent. The facility is scheduled to break ground in 2022. Jack Fisher, CEO and Founder of Preserve Communities, spearheaded this project by donating 20 acres of land within its East Argent community, a 7,350-acre master planned community located in Jasper County. Additionally, the community’s developer, Argent Land Holdings LLC, is working closely with the YMCA to raise funds through the East Argent Homebuilders Program with planned donations up to $500 per home. Fisher is also the founder of the James Fisher Memorial Foundation, established in 2019

to honor his son’s passions and further the company’s commitment to community. “The mission of our foundation is to enhance the well-being of the those within the communities where we operate,” Fisher said in a

release. “We couldn’t think of a better way to uphold our mission than to support our neighbors in Jasper County through donating land for a new YMCA. We look forward to seeing the positive impact the James Fisher Memorial

Foundation YMCA has on the community.” In addition to its aquatics center and fitness areas, amenities at the James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA Phase 1 will include locker rooms, Child Watch/Adven-

ture Zone play area, group exercise space and a healthy café. The James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA is in the process of securing partnerships with local organizations to operate out of the new facility.

“This opening could not come at a better time as the pandemic has exacerbated the inequities in our community: food insecurity, economic instability, and poor health outcomes,” Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry CEO Michael Bostwick said. “The new YMCA will be a full-service community center and a key player in creating solutions that enhance wellness and educational opportunities as we recover from the pandemic and look to a better future. We are so grateful for generosity of the James Fisher Memorial Foundation, the City of Hardeeville, Jasper County and all our donors.” The Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry has operated the Wardle Family YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave., in Port Royal, SC since 1996.

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After almost two years of highly successful knee replacements with the Mako® system, these Beaufort Memorial orthopedic surgeons are now offering the leading-edge technology for hip replacements, too: • Edward R. Blocker, M.D. • H. Kevin Jones, M.D. • Vandit Sardana, M.D. • Leland C. Stoddard, M.D.

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NEWS

Beaufort County firefighters to again help with Santa’s mail

From staff reports The firefighters of Beaufort County are again enthusiastically volunteering to help Santa Claus receive mail from local children by placing Santa Mailboxes up at each of their respective fire stations in the county. Santa Claus receives his Christmas letters through many means, and wants to make sure that every child has a chance to mail their letters and wish lists to him. Because

fire stations are available in every community, Santa has approached his trusted community helpers to once again assist him and the community with this important task. Each year, Beaufort County firefighters coordinate with Santa and his Elves by placing Santa Mailboxes up at every fire station in the county for children to mail their Christmas letters. Firefighters will then empty the mailboxes, and lock the let-

ters up until Santa’s Elves come to get them, who then take them directly to the North Pole and into Santa’s hands. County firefighters feel that it is their sacred and trusted duty to help Santa and the local children with something as important as Christmas mail. Santa Mailboxes went up on Monday, Nov. 22, and will remain up until the morning of December 20. Santa Mailboxes are white, adorned with

his Santa’s face, and will be plainly visible at the front of each fire station. Santa promises that all letters with a legible name and address will receive his personal reply by Christmas. County fire officials state that all year long they often see Beaufort County families in on their worst day, so they truly look forward to their holiday programs and their ability to bring their communities some joy and holiday cheer.

Beaufort Memorial Hospital offering state-of-the-art robotic hip replacement surgery

From staff reports Following almost two years of highly successful knee replacements with the Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System, Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) is now offering the leading-edge technology for hip replacements, one of the most common elective orthopedic procedures in the U.S. With the advanced robotic system, orthopedic surgeons will be able to implant the prosthetic hip components with greater precision resulting in a better functioning joint. “The Mako system has exceeded expectations,” said BMH orthopedic department chairman Dr. Edward Blocker, who performed the hospital’s first robotic knee replacement surgery in January 2020. “I’m very excited the technology has been perfected for hip replacement and we can now offer it to our patients.” Clinical studies have shown the robotic surgery system improves outcomes by allowing the surgeon to customize

the placement and alignment of hip implant components to the patient’s unique anatomy, providing more natural movement of the joint and reducing the risk of hip dislocation following surgery. “Hip replacement has always been more art than science,” Blocker said. “With the robot, we can now map out the placement of the implant for the individual patient and see how it will function in all planes of motion.” Total hip replacement is typically recommended for patients suffering from advanced osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that occurs when the cartilage cushioning the ball-and-socket joint wears away causing the rounded end of the thighbone to rub on the pelvis. The surgery involves removing the arthritic bone and damaged cartilage and replacing them with prosthetic implants designed to move like a healthy hip. Approximately 498,000 hip replacement procedures were performed in 2020 in the U.S.

Mako surgery at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. During the operation, the surgeon follows the preoperative plan, guiding the robotic instrument arm. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Memorial Hospital. That number is expected to nearly triple by 2040. “We used to eyeball the placement of the prosthetic cup that goes in the hip socket,” said BMH board-certified

Dr. Kevin Jones performs hip-replacement surgery at Beaufort Memorial Hospital using the Mako robotic-assisted technology. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Jones, who performed the first robotic hip procedure at Beaufort Memorial earlier this fall. “Now we can place it more accurately, which ensures optimal function and a more natural feel.” Prior to surgery, a CT scan is taken of the hip joint to create a 3-D virtual model of the patient’s anatomy. The surgeon uses the model to evaluate bone structure, disease severity, joint alignment and the surrounding bone and tissue to determine the optimal size, placement and alignment of the implant components. During the operation, the surgeon follows the preoperative plan, guiding the robotic instrument arm to remove only the diseased bone. A virtual boundary established by the robot prevents the surgeon from crossing the bone field into surrounding tissue, preserving the healthy bone

and ligaments around it. “I had great outcomes with the Mako hip replacement surgeries I performed during my fellowship,” said BMH orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vandit Sardana, who completed his training in joint replacement in 2018 at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. “Using the robot helps you position the joint components in the right position. With well-positioned hip components, there’s less likelihood of hip dislocation after the surgery.” As with all robotic surgeries, the doctor is in control of the robot at all times during the surgery. "It’s important to understand that the Mako Robotic-Arm does not perform the actual surgery, make decisions on its own or move without the surgeon guiding it," said BMH board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Leland Stoddard. "I tell my

patients that it's still joint replacement surgery and I'll still be your surgeon. But the Mako provides the perfect combination of robotic precision and human knowledge, experience and touch." Beaufort Memorial physicians also are using minimally invasive “muscle-sparing” techniques, like the Direct Superior Approach, to improve hip replacement outcomes. With this technique, the surgeon avoids having to cut and then reattach the key muscle group that enables you to walk and bend. Less trauma to the hip’s surrounding muscle and ligaments can result in less pain following surgery and a faster recovery. “Right now, about 60 percent of my hip replacement patients go home the same day,” Sardana said. “I hope to bump it up to 90 percent using the Mako surgery system.”

SC Department of Motor Vehicles returns to in-car road tests From staff reports Due to decreasing numbers of coronavirus cases across the state, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has changed the way it offers regular driver’s license (Class D) road tests. As of November 15, the SCDMV has returned to performing in-car road tests for regular licenses at all branch offices across the state. “Like many other organizations in the past 20 months, one of our top concerns has been the health and safety of

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civic planners and the public to better understand the district and take appropriate action, where necessary. During the debate over a proposed hotel, parking garage and apartment in downtown Beaufort, the National Historic Landmark District has been mentioned repeatedly by some fearing certain

Regular and motorcycle license skills testing • All branches accept walkin customers from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every day besides Wednesday. On Wednesdays, all branch offices accept walk-in customers from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Customers must make appointments to take regular and motorcycle skills tests from 2 to 4 p.m.

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) skills testing With the return of in-car road tests, commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants will be able to schedule appointments for CDL skills tests every day at nine SCDMV branches across the state. Branches that can accommodate CDL skills tests include Bennetsville, Columbia – Shop Road, Greenville – Saluda Dam Road, Greenwood, Ladson, Myrtle Beach – The Market Common, North Au-

gusta, Rock Hill and Sumter. Appointments for CDL skills tests continue to be required during all operating hours. Make an appointment Customers can book both non-commercial and CDL skills tests online by visiting SCDMVOnline.com. “The recent changes we’ve gone through have been a challenge,” added Courtney Saxon, Director of Branch Services for the SCDMV. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as

we adapt with the health and safety of our employees and citizens in mind.” All SCDMV branch office lobbies remain open and walk-ins are still accepted for the majority of transactions. The SCDMV encourages, but does not require, customers to wear a mask when visiting any office to perform any other transaction. Customers may also utilize SCDMVonline.com to complete some of the most common transactions from the comfort of their home.

lum history and architecture, as well as its role in the Civil War and Reconstruction,” National Park Service regional acting chief for cultural resources, partnerships and science Cynthia Walton said in a release. “The NPS study will document the integrity of the district and highlight the districts accomplishments, challenges and opportunities for ongoing preservation. As stewards of the NHL, the local community is central to the process and we

are pleased to partner with the City of Beaufort to ensure the project’s success as a guidepost for those involved in preserving Beaufort’s historic character and integrity.” The NPS has commissioned LG2 Environmental Solutions, Inc., to conduct the study, documenting, in narrative and graphic formats, major changes that occurred within and adjacent to the district since its designation in 1973. The effort – expected to run through 2022

– involves research, a field survey, photographic documentation, Geographic Information Systems analysis and public engagement. The initial round of public meetings is planned for January and a draft study is expected to be made available for review next summer. Designated by the Secretary of the Interior in 1973, the Beaufort NHL District reflects three centuries of history. Having architecture different than Savannah and

Charleston, Beaufort has preserved a number of distinctive “low-country” houses from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Several buildings, foundations, and other character-defining elements of the district are built of tabby, an important regional building material. For more information about the Beaufort NHL District Integrity and Condition Study, visit the planning website at https://parkplanning. nps.gov/beaufort.

our customers and our employees,” SCDMV Executive Director Kevin Shwedo said. “Since we are seeing infection rates decrease and the immunization rates increase, we determined that it was the right time to shift back to regular road tests so we could better serve our customers.” In an effort to provide excellent service to all customers, the SCDMV will also revert to its pre-COVID 19 schedule of afternoon-only appointments for regular license and motorcycle skills testing, allowing

walk-ins to test during the morning hours.

developments could affect the district’s protected status with the Park Service. Mayor Stephen Murray said he welcomed the study and thinks it will be good to hear from the experts on the best ways to protect what makes Beaufort special while balancing those concerns with development. “We can’t talk about this too much,” Murray said. “The Beaufort National Historic Landmark District is significant for its antebel-

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NEWS

Chabad of Greater Hilton Head to light 9-foot menorah in Waterfront Park

From staff reports To celebrate the 2021 Hanukkah season, Chabad of Greater Hilton Head will be having their first Grand celebration including the lighting of a giant Hanukkah menorah. At 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, Chabad of Greater Hilton Head will light a public 9-foot Hanukkah menorah erected at the Pavillion in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort, followed by a community-wide celebration. The ceremony, organized by Chabad Rabbi Mendel Hertz, it will be a covid safe event with the menorah lighting ceremony and a few words by Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray, followed by a celebration with live music, singing, entertainment and traditional Hanukkah foods. This event is open to the public. “The menorah serves as a symbol of Beaufort’s dedication to preserve and encourage the right and liberty of all its citizens to worship God freely, openly, and with pride. This is true especially in America, a nation that was founded upon and vigorously protects the right of every person to practice his or her religion free from restraint and persecution,” said Rabbi Hertz. The Menorah lighting is

in more than 100 countries around the world, including in front of landmarks such as the White House, the Eiffel Tower, and the Kremlin, helping children and adults of all walks of life discover and enjoy the holiday message.

Chabad of Greater Hilton Head has previously erected and it a 9-foot Menorah in Shelter Cove on Hilton Head Island. Submitted photo. part of the worldwide Hanukkah campaign, an initiative launched by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, in 1973. The campaign highlights and encourages the central theme of the holiday — publicizing the story

of the Hanukkah miracle. “The message of Hanukkah is the message of light,” added Rabbi Hertz. “The nature of light is that it is always victorious over darkness. A small amount of light dispels a lot of dark-

ness and hastens the coming of Moshiach. Another act of goodness and kindness, another act of light, can make all the difference.” Today, the unprecedented public display of Hanukkah has become a staple of Jew-

ish cultural and religious life, forever altering the American practice and awareness of the festival. Beaufort County's menorah is one of more than 15,000 large public menorahs sponsored by Chabad

About Hanukkah Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins this year on the evening of Sunday, Nov 28 and concludes Monday, Dec. 6. It recalls the victory of a militarily weak Jewish people, who defeated the Syrian Greeks who had overrun ancient Israel and sought to impose restrictions on the Jewish way of life and prohibit religious freedom. They also desecrated and defiled the Temple and the oils prepared for the lighting of the menorah, which was part of the daily service. Upon recapturing the Temple, only one jar of undefiled oil was found, enough to burn only one day, but it lasted miraculously for eight. In commemoration, Jews celebrate Hanukkah for eight days by lighting an eightbranched candelabrum known as a menorah. Today, people of all faiths consider the holiday a symbol and message of the triumph of freedom over oppression, of spirit over matter, of light over darkness.

Dataw Island’s week-long Celebration of Service raises $75,000 for veterans

From staff reports Once again, Dataw Island members and supporters came together last week to host a week-long celebration of service to benefit wounded and disabled veterans. Last year’s donation of $68,000 to Tee It Up for the Troops was hard to top, but Dataw Island members, friends, and staff came together and raised an astounding $75,000. The week began with a Silent Auction, and despite the harsh weather and rain, Sunday members lined the streets with 3,500 American flags. Following, a “Big Break” superintendent’s revenge-style golf tournament was played – also in the cold and rain. The

day ended with a happy hour like none other. Guest bartenders volunteered and raise money as attendees Tipped It Up for the Troops at the Dataw Island Pub. Monday eight staff came together to enjoy the famous Golf Marathon. Again lead by Director of Golf Chris Fearn, this year the new format had four teams playing a total of 288 holes from 8:30 a.m. to around 4:30 p.m. – with pledges made per hole and/or per birdie and eagle. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), the flagship military program of PGA REACH, hosted the first Lowcountry PGA Hope event as well Monday, treating wounded veter-

NEWS BRIEFS

County accepting applications for 3 percent tax funds

Beaufort County is now accepting applications from organizations located within the County wishing to receive grants from the local accommodations tax fund as well as the hospitality tax fund. Each fiscal year, on a quarterly basis, Beaufort County receives revenues from a 3 percent local accommodations tax (A-Tax) imposed on tourist lodging as well as a hospitality tax (H-Tax), which is imposed on the sale of prepared meals and beverages.

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designed to provide 19 to 24 luxury apartments in the heart of downtown. The development company’s plans for Cannon Place, a new hotel on the corner of Port Republic and Scott streets and a parking garage in the same area, are all still held up in court by people

ans to a fun round on the Tom Fazio Cotton Dike course. Tuesday began with a March and Rally, where veterans and their supporters gathered for an interactive flag ceremony, complete with musical performances, the pledge, the presentation of the S.C. Governor’s Proclamation, presentation of the colors, and more. After the rally, a full field of golfers – including 75 guest veterans – competed in the Veterans Golf Classic & Cookout on both the Cotton Dike course and the Arthur Hills Morgan River course. The week’s final event is perhaps one of the most special, as Dataw Island Veterans

Per the County’s Code of Ordinances (Sec. 66-44 for local A-Tax or Sec. 66-534 for H-Tax), these revenues must be used for tourism-related purposes. Local organizations interested in receiving a grant for one of the outlined objectives, must submit applications to the County through their grant application process. The current year application (2021/2022) is available online at https://bit.ly/2Z9sos3. Applications will not be accepted if received incomplete or after 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 31. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Shannon Milroy at 843-

who don’t think such massive structures belong downtown. Wonder if they plan on flipping this one? BAY POINT – Word comes that there could be at least ONE new home on the pristine, isolated Bay Point Island, the subject of much controversy last year this time. Thailand-based developers came forth with plans for a 50-villa “eco-resort” on

were honored at the Veterans Breakfast. The annual breakfast welcomed the guest speaker – Dataw Island’s own Col. Chaplain Brainerd. And, in a tearful presentation in honor of his many years of service both in the military and as a veteran, the late Dave Luzzi was named Veteran of the Year. Luzzi was a Specialist 4 in the Army Military Police Corps and he served as Tournament Director and Master of Ceremony for TIUFTT Veterans Golf Classic for many years. He was highly involved in the Adaptive Golf Experience-Parris Island program and was a huge supporter of the Tee It Up for the Troops

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SC Stay Plus program helps more than 275 Beaufort County households

The SC Stay Plus pandemic-related rent relief program has paid almost $1.5 million so far to landlords in Beaufort County to keep residents in their homes. Since August, the program has had representatives in Beaufort County to assist residents struggling with back rent and utility payments due to pandemic-related financial instability.

the barrier island located in the mouth of St. Helena Sound. But when the county board of appeals refused to give them the variance they needed, well, they did what so many have done and they sued. The case is under mediation, but in the meantime, the island owners have gotten a permit for a villa, a 4,200 square foot villa, and the state DHEC has issued a septic tank permit.

program. He was known as the “golf buddy” and will be missed by his fellow members. “This week brings so many mixed emotions, some of deep sadness for those we have lost serving our great country. But at the same time, you feel so much joy seeing men and women who have served, thoroughly enjoying the camaraderie and of course the golf,” TIUFTT Chairman Phil Marshall said in a release. “This week on Dataw always brings out the best of everyone because we all know the freedoms we have that were provided by some giving some; but many giving all.

The outreach has been successful with more than 275 households approved and receiving rental assistance. Over the last month, SC Stay Plus has received 1,000 more applications since the federal eviction moratorium ended. SC Stay Plus provides payments directly to landlords and utility companies.

Battery Creek pool closing for repairs

Beaufort County's Parks and Recreation Department announced that Battery Creek Pool will close for repairs and resurfacing. The pool will close beginning Monday, November

Bet it’s not going to be “affordable housing.” For this, we can give thanks ST. HELENA ISLAND – With all the development taking place, it’s good to see the Beaufort County Open Land Trust at work, with funding by county taxpayers, to protect open spaces. Their latest acquisition, announced earlier this month, is 88 acres on St. Helena near Eddings Creek,

“Thank you to the Dataw staff, the many volunteers, all the many donations from both on island and off who gave both monetary donations, services or products we could use in our silent auctions; a huge shout out goes to Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for such a generous donation! Finally, the outpouring of kindness Dataw showed to the 119 disabled veterans who visited this week for both golf tournaments Monday and Tuesday. The work behind the scenes was tiring but, in the end, it is so rewarding. I told my wife Mary, my heart could not be any fuller. So, thank you Dataw and may God bless.”

29 and is not scheduled to reopen until after January 1, 2022. County residents will be able to swim five days a week at Beaufort Pool, located on Youmans Drive behind Beaufort High School (map). The amended hours of operation at Beaufort Pool will be 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Once Battery Creek Pool reopens, it is anticipated both pools will return to their regular hours of operation. For questions and more information, call Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Department at 843-2556710.

part of the Charles Henry Farms. The land was on the market in 2019 with rumors this past summer than a residential development was in the works. The Open Land Trust, working with Beaufort County’s Rural and Critical Lands Conservation program and the S.C. Conservation Bank, purchased the property and turned it over to the Charleston-based Center for Heirs Property Preservation which

will manage the property. The OLT holds a conservation easement on the land which means it cannot be developed without their approval. Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 25–DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHAT’S HAPPENING 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 843-524-4333.

Port Royal Farmers Market

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

“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women

9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a

5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843-521-1904 or beaufortjasperymca.org.

Beaufort Art Association’s All Member Show

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, through 2022, Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Nay Street, Beaufort. Each year, the Gallery invites all the BAA general members to submit two pieces of their art, to be exhibited. This year the public will be able to see the work of a dozen or more members who support BAA but chose only to exhibit through our satellite galleries and our Spring Show.

1st annual Lowcountry Pop Up N Sk8

3 to 6 p.m. (Day Skate) and 8 to 11 p.m. (Glow Sk8), Saturday, Nov. 27, 702 Parris Avenue, Port Royal. Hosted by Unified Beaufort. Ages 6 and younger are free. Admission $12, skate rental $5. Family deal, $40, up to eight people. Day Skate is all ages, while Glow Sk8 is ages 21 and older.

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Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Dec. 8. Webinars open to veterans, their families and all business owners. All sessions allow for live interaction with presenters. All sessions are free via Zoom. Register at SCLowcountry. score.org. For questions or information, email ellen.maloney@scorevolunteer.org. Schedule: Dec. 1 – Using Marketing and Social Media to Grow Your Business; Dec. 8 – Veteran Business Owners Roundtable.

Winter Wonderland

6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Inflatables, crafts, train rides ad food trucks. Open to the public. Bring toiletries and non-perishable food products to help start a student food pantry in Beaufort.

Blue & White Classic Golf Tournament

Friday, Dec. 3, Fripp Island. Proceeds benefit Beaufort Academy athletics.

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N.Y. 79th Highlanders & N.Y. 48th Infantry Regiments Civil War Era Living History Encampment

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, The Arsenal Courtyard, 713 Craven St. Admission to the event is free (donations will be accepted). Admission to the Beaufort History Museum will be discounted for Adults ($5) and Seniors ($4). Active military and children under 12 are free. The re-enactors will encamp in and present live presentations of Civil War era camp life, educational discussions, drills, marching, bagpiping, and interactive activities for the entire family. Craven St. will be closed for the event. Beaufort History Museum members will have a special opportunity to have coffee with the re-enactors from 9 to 10 a.m. Included in the presentations will be discussions and live demonstrations of the importance of music and bugle calls during the War, the variety and use of weapons including cannon, how medical support was deployed in the field, the role of women, camp dining and cooking, and other relevant topics.

Society of Bluffton Artists Holiday Blitz

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) porch, 6 Church Street, Old Town Bluffton. Get some holiday shopping done while enjoying the perfect spot for watching the Bluffton Christmas Parade. The event will feature hand-created home decor, wreaths, ornaments, jewelry and other works by SOBA’s artist members. .

Maye River Quilters Holiday Party

10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Hwy, Okatie. The wearing of masks is encouraged. Contest for the Christmas stockings will be held, and the stockings will then be taken by Debi Bacon to the Emily Geiger Christmas luncheon. Chapter members will stuff them with personal items and deliver them to the Veterans Victory House. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244. If you are planning to attend the meeting as a guest, please send an RSVP email to Mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.

1st annual WMU Cookie Walk

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Okatee Baptist Church. Receive your collection bag

or box by donating. One non-perishable food item or $1 = small bag. Two non-perishable food items or $2 = medium bag. Three nonperishable food items or $3 = large bag. Food items and monetary donations will be divided among churches with food pantries.

Beaufort Federation of Republican Men annual Republican Brunch

11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Dataw Island Club’s Carolina Room. Keynote speaker is Glenn McCall, a senior member of the republican National Committee. Other invited guests include U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-1), State Senator Chip Campsen, State Senator Tom Davis, S.C. Rep. Shannon Erickson, S.C. Rep Weston Newton, S.C. Rep. Bill Herbkersman, S.C. Rep. Jeff Bradley and Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray. Reservations are $35. Checks should be payable to the Beaufort Federation of Republican Men and can be mailed to BFRM, P.O. Box 77, Beaufort, S.C. 29901. Please include name, phone number, email address, number of attendees. You will be notified by email upon the receipt of your check. Checks must be received by Nov. 30.

USC Beaufort Chamber Music Series

5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Gabriela Diaz (violin), Michi Wiancko (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola), Ani Aznavoorian (cello) and Andrew Armstong (artistic director and piano). For tickets, visit www.USCBChamberMusic.com or call 843-2088246. At this time, all patrons must be masked, and attendance is limited to the first 300.

Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection

11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, Hampton Hall Club House. Join the Christian Women’s Connection to Celebrate the Season. We will share an elegant meal, holiday fun and an inspirational message from Debbie Fairbanks – "Life'sToo Short – What Are You Waiting For?" Prepaid reservations are $28 payable to "CWC Bluffton" care of: Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton S.C. 29909. For more details, contact Julie at 602-750-5465 or Julie.ott.az@gmail.com.

The Beaufort Railroaders' 28th Annual Christmas Trains

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14 through Saturday, Dec. 18, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street. Free and open to the public.

EDUCATION

Riverview Charter School Board names Bechtold permanent Director From staff reports The Riverview Charter School Board of Directors announced Thursday, Nov. 18, that Robert Bechtold has been named permanent Director of Riverview Charter School. Bechtold, of St. Helena Island, will continue his tenure at Riverview Charter School as the Director of the 700-student school following Thursday’s action by the Board of Directors. “The team around Mr. Bechtold has made this possible. Riverview has an amazing community and they have supported Mr. Bechtold from Day 1. Today, the Board acknowledged the support

he has, his leadership ability, and his passion for Riverview by naming him the Robert permanent Bechtold director of the school.” Riverview Charter School’s Board of Directors Chair Reece Bertholf said in a release. Bechtold came to Riverview on April 19, when selected as the Interim Director. Since April, Bechtold’s realigned the organizational structure of the school, made several appointments to the Leadership Team, and successfully navigated the delta

variant spike of the Covid-19 pandemic. “I am incredibly humbled to be asked to remain a part of Riverview,” Bechtold said. “Thank you to my family who has supported me at every turn. Thank you to the entirety of the Riverview family who have embraced me from the moment I arrived on campus. Special thank you to the Founders of Riverview – Mallory Baches, AnnMarie Bowden, Mary Foster, Jody Hayward, Geri Kinton, and Alison Thomas – ho came together to create a community that I am so grateful to be a part of. I intend to keep your vision alive in the fullest.”

TCL’s new Culinary Institute of the South opens

From staff reports A crowd of several hundred people from the community turned out Thursday, Nov. 18, for a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration held for the Culinary Institute of the South in Bluffton. The opening of the institute effectively makes the new school TCL’s fourth campus in its network of Lowcountry-based campuses and marked the culmination of several years of planning for the large-scale project. “There was a concept, then there was a vision and then there was a lot of hard work,” TCL Area Commission Chair Randy Dolyniuk said in a release. Dolyniuk, who also chairs TCL’s Foundation Board of Directors, pointed to the many local and state entities that played a role in helping to bring the project to fruition

as well. The $15.3 million project was funded with $11.2 million from Beaufort County, Beaufort County School District and the Town of Bluffton; $3.5 million from the state of South Carolina and $625,000 raised from private sources and donors. The school and its programs received widespread praise by those who attended the event – many enjoyed getting their first look inside the more-than30,000-square-foot facility and sampling small bites provided by sponsors and industry partners. Those included Montage Palmetto Bluff, Sea Pines Resort, SERG Restaurant Group, U.S. Foods, Corner Perk, Omni Hilton Head Ocean Front Resort, The Sonesta Resort Hilton Head, Southern Barrel Brewing Company and Bluffton Tea Company.

Richard Gough, president of the Technical College of the Lowcountry also pointed to the importance of the community’s role in helping to launch the project. “This is your community college,” he said during the event’s opening remarks. “And every one of you has helped in making this happen, and it’s going to make a difference in the lives for generations to come.” Other speakers at the event included: Tim Hardee, President of the South Carolina Technical College System; Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort; and Chef Miles Huff, Dean of the Culinary Institute of the South. Onsite classes start in January and include associate degrees and certificates in culinary arts, baking and pastry and hospitality. Enroll now at www.tcl.edu/culinary.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

What to know about ‘consent to treatment’ A healthcare professional must provide adequate treatment information and options so that the individual can make an educated decision. People have the right to refuse treatment and information. They can withdraw consent at any time.

What is consent to treatment?

Consent to treatment is the agreement that an individual makes to receive medical treatment, care, or services, including tests and examinations. Anyone who can independently decide whether they want treatment must provide consent. Consent is only valid if it is voluntary and informed and comes from an individual who is capable of consenting to treatment. Voluntary consent means that the person decides whether to consent to treatment. Healthcare professionals, friends, or family cannot influence or pressure the person to make a decision. Informed consent requires the healthcare professional to provide information that outlines what the treatment entails, the benefits and risks, and other potential treatment options. They must also explain to the person the possible outcomes of refusing the recommended treatment. Healthcare professionals have an ethical and legal obligation to disclose information related to various treatment options to help people make an informed choice. This includes the risks, possible outcomes, and alternative options if they are available. Healthcare providers can provide information verbally or in writing. They may also pro-

vide audio or video materials. Individuals can request information before all medical treatment. It is their responsibility to ask questions and ensure that they understand the information. They can also request treatment options that their doctor does not suggest. People have the right to refuse part or all of the options for treatment. Healthcare professionals must respect the decision of the individual to consent to or refuse treatment, even if it could cause their death or the death of their unborn child. Once a person gives consent, they have the right to change their mind and withdraw consent at any point, even if they have already started the treatment.

Exceptions

In certain cases, healthcare professionals can provide treatment to individuals who are not capable of consenting to treatment and do not have an appointed lasting power of attorney (LPA). They may do this if they think that the treatment is in the best interests of the person. When possible, the healthcare team will discuss the treatment options with the family or friends of the individual. People who are aware that their capacity to consent will change in the future—for example, due to a degenerative health condition or learning disability—may decide to create a living will. This is a legal document that outlines which procedures and treatments a person refuses to undergo. Individuals can make an LPA, which gives an appointed person the legal right to make medical decisions on

Situations that do not require consent for treatment may arise due to an emergency when a person is unconscious. In these types of cases, medical professionals can only provide the treatments necessary to keep a person alive and safe. When possible, healthcare professionals can discuss potential decisions with the family or friends of the individual. People who do not have the mental capacity to comprehend the treatment choices are not able to give consent to treatment. In these cases, the healthcare team must make the decisions that best serve the interests of the individual.

their behalf. People can still indicate which treatments they want to refuse.

How to give consent

An individual must be capable of understanding the provided information and using it to make an educated decision regarding their consent to treatment. A capable person can provide consent to treatment in writing or in verbal or nonverbal ways. Children under the age of 16 years can consent to treatment on their own if healthcare professionals decide that they have the intelligence and capacity to understand fully what the treatment entails. Individuals without this ability require consent from a person with parental responsibility. In most cases, young people aged 16 or 17 have the capacity to consent to treatment without acquiring consent from a person with parental responsibility.

However, a court or a person with parental responsibility can overrule the decision of a young person or child with Gillick competence to refuse medical care if doing so may cause death or a severe permanent injury. Written consent involves completing and signing a consent form, which is a legal document that gives the doctor permission to proceed with the treatment. Consent forms ensure that doctors provide the appropriate information related to the medical condition and treatment options and that the individual selects their preferred option. Nonverbal consent, sometimes called implied or implicit consent, includes gestures such as nodding the head, extending the arm for a blood test, or opening the mouth during a dental exam. Doctors may refer to verbal consent as explicit consent. A person must give consent willingly and voluntarily

for it to be valid. They must also be aware of the suggested treatment and understand why it is necessary. Other people may not persuade or pressure a person to consent to or refuse treatment.

Life support

If supportive treatments such as lung ventilation are keeping a person alive, and they did not specify which treatments they would refuse, the healthcare team must talk with the family and friends of the individual. Together, they must decide on the continuation or cessation of treatment. They must base their decision on the best interests of the individual.

When is there no need for consent?

Healthcare professionals do not require consent to treatment from an individual who is not able to make a decision on their own, although this is rare.

Consent to treatment is an important and necessary part of medical treatment.

It means that a person must give authorization before they receive any type of treatment. This includes procedures such as surgery, tests, and medications. People must fully understand what they are agreeing to and ask questions as necessary. Healthcare professionals are legally and ethically responsible for providing information regarding the treatment options and potential outcomes. An individual must be capable of making a voluntary and informed decision regarding consent to treatment. They have the right to refuse treatment, request alternative treatment, or withdraw consent at any time. Source: https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/whatis-consent?

careTALK© Safely handling and storing Thanksgiving turkey

Before your guests ‘gobble’ up that Thanksgiving turkey, be sure you’re handling it safely. According to Cleveland Clinic emergency department physician, Baruch Fertel, MD, it’s important to pay attention to temperature to avoid foodborne illness. “When you’re defrosting a turkey, or you’re defrost-

ing some frozen meat, it’s always safer to defrost that in a fridge that’s below 40 degrees,” he explained. “Because we really don’t want it to reach between 40 and 140—that’s room temperature danger zone, which is when the bacteria can grow.” To avoid spreading bacteria, the USDA does not recommend washing or prepping

your turkey in the sink. Instead, find a clean area on the countertop, and be sure to wash your hands with soap and water before and after. You’ll also want to disinfect any surfaces the raw turkey touched. While cooking, use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey has a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahr-

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enheit. During dinner, be sure perishable items aren’t left out for more than two hours, leaving them susceptible to bacteria growth. And when it comes to leftovers, put smaller amounts into shallow containers and put those in the fridge or freezer right away. “In the fridge, four days for leftovers is typically the max,” said Dr. Fertel. “And, of course, if you encounter something that has a bad smell, bad taste, doesn’t look right—immediately dispose of it, it’s not

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

How much water should you drink a day?

People often hear that they should drink eight glasses of water per day. However, that may not be entirely true, and the amount of water a person should drink can vary depending on their age, activity level, and more. Water is an essential part of life, but how much should a person really be drinking? The commonly touted wisdom of eight glasses of water per day may be suitable for some people, but it is not a “one-size-fits-all” recommendation. Some experts say there is a lack of scientific evidence supporting these claims. Others note that promoters include bottled water manufacturers. So, how much water does a person really need?

Recommended daily water intake

Back in 1945, the U.S. Food and Nutrition Board advised people to consume 2.5 liters, or 84.5 fluid ounces (fl oz), of water per day, including fluid from prepared foods. Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say there is no recommendation for how much plain water adults should consume daily. The 2015–2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines do not recommend a specific daily water or fluid intake, but they do recommend choosing plain rather than flavored water and juices.

Recommended intake by age

There is no fixed amount of fluid recommended by age, but some patterns emerge among healthy individuals doing a moderate amount of activity in a temperate climate.

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The following sections show the average water intake for people of different ages. Infants—Experts do not recommend plain water for infants before the age of six months. The CDC says that if infants over six months of age need additional fluid on hot days, they can consume water in a bottle. However, their primary form of fluid and calories should be breast milk or formula. Children over 12 months of age—Children over 12 months of age should be encouraged to drink water • as part of their daily routine (for example, after brushing their teeth and before, during, and after playtime at school) • when the weather is warm • as an alternative to sweetened drinks and juices Children should limit their juice consumption to one glass per day. Parents are advised to keep a pitcher handy to encourage healthy water-drinking habits, and schools should have water fountains or equivalent facilities. Adults ages 19-30 years— The recommended adequate intakes of total water from all sources each day for most adults between 19 and 30 years of age are: • 3.7 liters (or about 130 fl oz) for men • 2.7 liters (about 95 fl oz) for women People who are pregnant are likely to need an extra 0.3 liters (10 fl oz). Those who are breastfeeding will need an additional 0.7 to 1.1 liters (23–37 fl oz). Older adults—Older adults may be at risk of dehydration due to health conditions, medications, loss of muscle mass,

reduction in kidney function, and other factors. Older adults who are well hydrated have been found to have: • fewer falls • less constipation • a lower risk of bladder cancer, in men Dehydration has been linked to a higher frequency of: • urinary tract infections • confusion • kidney failure • slower wound healing

Sources of water

People can consume water by: • drinking water and other fluids • eating foods high in water, such as fruits and vegetables Some surveys suggest that around 20 percent of water intake comes from food, and the rest is from fluids. This depends on diet. A higher intake of fresh fruit and vegetables will mean a higher intake of water from foods.

Hydration during exercise

During exercise, people may need to consume more water than usual. The amount they should drink depends on: • the type and intensity of the activity • environmental factors, such as temperature • the size and muscle mass of the individual While it is important to be hydrated before a workout— and a person should aim to replace fluid lost after exercise—drinking water during a workout may not be essential. However, if people exercise for long periods, they may benefit from consuming water or an electrolyte beverage.

When should a person drink water?

Most of the time, the body’s sensitive natural mechanisms maintain appropriate fluid levels. There are two main ways the body does this: (1) through thirst, which tells a person to drink more water; and (2) through urine output, in which the kidneys regulate the water we consume by either emptying it into the urinary bladder or holding onto it in the blood plasma. The kidneys also regulate the balance of electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, in the body fluids. Additionally, they receive hormonal signals to conserve or release water into the urine if the brain detects changes in the concentration of the solutes in the blood.

What about eight 8-ounce glasses of water?

It is often said that people need to drink at least eight 8-ounce (oz) glasses of water per day. However, this is an overly simplistic answer to a complicated question. The body is good at regulating itself and water is no exception. The body is constantly working to maintain a balance of water coming in and water going out. If a person drinks too much water, the body will excrete more. If they drink too little, it will excrete less. In addition to body size and activity level, other everyday factors can play a role in determining how much water a person should drink. For example, consuming more sodium and protein means a person may need to drink more water. Conversely, eating a lot of fruits and veg-

etables means they may not need to drink as much. Most of the time, the body will give a person clues that tell them to drink more or less fluid. The body even has a water-regulating hormone—arginine vasopressin—that manages thirst, fluid excretion, and the body’s water balance.

ly affects endurance athletes, people with diabetes, and those taking certain medications. In summary, the amount of water a person needs varies based on their age, size, activities, and the temperature. Although many people follow the eight-by-eight rule, it may be outdated and overly simplistic. The body is incredibly good at maintaining its water balance, and it urges people to drink more by making them thirsty. People who work outdoors in hot climates or exercise vigorously may need to consume more water. They can also get fluid from foods high in water, such as fruits and vegetables.

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Some people have raised concerns that consuming too much water could be dangerous. If a person drinks too much water, it could lead to hyponatremia, or water intoxication, which is when sodium levels in the blood plasma become too low. Symptoms include: • lung congestion • brain swelling • headache • fatigue and lethargy • confusion • vomiting • seizures • coma • death Hyponatremia is rare. When it does occur, it usual-

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DIABETES AND MENOPAUSE type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood. Too much sugar in your blood can lead to serious health problems. The two types of chronic diabetes conditions are Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, although it often appears during childhood or adolescence. Type 2 diabetes, which is more common, also can develop at any age, although it's more common in people over 40. Prediabetes means you have a higher-than-normal blood sugar level, but it's not yet high enough to be consid-

ered Type 2 diabetes. Menopause and the years before it, or perimenopause, may add some challenges for women who have diabetes. The hormones estrogen and progesterone affect how your cells respond to insulin. After menopause, changes in your hormone levels can trigger fluctuations in your blood sugar level. You may notice that your blood sugar level changes more than before, and it goes up and down. If your blood sugar gets out of control, you have a higher risk of diabetes complications. You might gain weight

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during the menopausal transition and after menopause. The weight gain may require you to adjust your diabetes medication. Even before menopause, high blood sugar levels can contribute to urinary tract and vaginal infections. After menopause, the risk is higher because a drop in estrogen makes it easier for bacteria and yeast to thrive in the uri-

nary tract and vagina. After menopause, hot flashes and night sweats can keep you up at night. In turn, the sleep deprivation can make it tougher to manage your blood sugar level. Diabetes can damage the nerves of the cells that line the vagina. This can interfere with arousal and orgasm. Vaginal dryness, a common symptom of menopause, may

worsen the issue by causing pain during sex. If you are nearing or have reached menopause, have a serious talk with your healthcare practitioner about your symptoms. There are ways to alleviate various conditions discussed above. Source: https://newsnetwork. mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumerhealth-diabetes-and-menopause/

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Eagles to host Lower State final after stunning top-ranked Seahawks

By Ian Guerin ian@ianguerin.com MYRTLE BEACH — Bryce Lybrand said his ‘aha’ moment came on Sunday. It was then, while the Beaufort coach and his staff were breaking down film on Class 4A top-ranked Myrtle Beach, that he believed his defense had what it would take to top the Seahawks and keep the Eagles’ state championship hopes alive. Five days later, his team proved him right. The Eagles beat Myrtle Beach, 20-19, Friday night at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium after stopping a loaded Seahawks’ offense time and again — including when it

BA puts four in double figures in OT loss to Stall By Wes Kerr LowcoSports.com Beaufort Academy’s boys were just seconds away from victory Saturday, but the Eagles dropped a heartbreaker to Class 5A Stall in a 93-89 overtime thriller in the Battle of the Lowcountry at Cathedral Academy. Nick Field’s squad had an 81-79 lead with just five seconds left, but the Warriors put up a desperation circus layup that rattled in at the buzzer to force overtime. Fueled by its newfound momentum, Stall pulled away in a hard-fought extra session to claim the victory. Sully Gay put up a monster line for the Eagles, finishing one steal short of a triple-double. The sophomore recorded an incredible 16 points, 16 rebounds, nine steals, and six assists. Eddy Gonzalez scored 19 points to go with four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Timmy Horgan picked up 17 points with three steals, and Amarion Wilson notched a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds to earn an All-Tournament Team selection. Beaufort Academy (0-2) travels to Jefferson Davis on Tuesday.

BA drops tourney title game to Class 5A Stall By Wes Kerr LowcoSports.com Beaufort Academy’s girls battled hard against SCHSL Class 5A Stall on Saturday, falling to the Warriors 54-44 in the championship game of the Battle of the Lowcountry at Cathedral Academy. Tahleea Heyward had a strong 13-point outing and Mary Hanna Hiers scored 11, but the Eagles couldn’t contain Stall’s Jadein Haynes, who led all scorers with 16 points. Mike’Ala Washington joined Heyward and Hiers in double figures with 10 points, and Kamirah Freeman added nine while earning All-Tournament Team honors. Beaufort Academy (1-1) hosts Bridges Prep on Friday.

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counted most. Myrtle Beach’s two-point conversion attempt with 1:06 remaining was batted down, and the Eagles’ celebration followed not long after as they clinched a spot in their first Lower State final since 2007. “Yeah, it got uglied up on defense, but that’s because we’ve got a really good defense,” Lybrand said. “We’re good.” While quarterback Tyler Haley (161 total yards, passing touchdown), running back Amariee Morris (66 rushing yards, rushing touchdown) and receiver Kacy Fields (nine receptions, 72 yards) each had their moments, the biggest victory of Lybrand’s

tenure to date was all about that defense. Linemen Eamon Smalls and Alvin Wilson and defensive backs Daryl DePass and Jalin Porter played about as well as they could have against a stacked Seahawks squad that had been scoring at will the last three games, and, frankly, for most of the season. Myrtle Beach punted five times in the game, was stuffed twice on fourth-down attempts and had another series ended when Porter picked off a pass from quarterback Ryan Burger. Hunter Rast scored the game’s first points when he took a first quarter punt back 65 yards for a touchdown. After two Myrtle Beach scores,

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Morris’ 7-yard scamper tied it again in the third quarter, and then Haley’s 6-yard strike to McLeod Reichel gave the Eagles the lead with 4:19 to go. The biggest play of the night, though, came on the Seahawks’ final snap. After Clemson commit Adam Randall

scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to narrow the gap to one point and Beaufort jumped offsides, Myrtle Beach elected to go for two and the lead. Beaufort did what it had all night, forcing Burger to scramble and throw a pass that had little chance of being completed. Moments later, the Eagles recovered the onside kick and burned up the final few seconds. “I knew since last year when we took that ‘L’ to them that we wanted this game,” Smalls said, referencing Myrtle Beach’s 4937 second-round victory in the 2020 playoffs. “There was no pressure coming in. I really wanted this game.”

Beaufort (11-2) moves on to host the Class 4A Lower State final against West Florence (10-2). After finishing third in the Region 6-4A regular season, the Knights have beaten James Island, South Aiken and Hartsville to stay alive in the postseason and have six consecutive victories overall. Since the Eagles are the higher seed, they earned the home game. That was secondary to Lybrand. “If you’re going to win a state championship, it doesn’t matter where you play,” Lybrand said. “You’ve just got to play some really good people. If you told us to go over to Beaufort Middle School, we’d do that.”

Battery Creek celebrates life of Nate Day From staff reports Battery Creek High School held a Celebration of Life for former wrestling coach Mark Nathan “Nate” Day on Wednesday, Nov. 17 in the Performing Arts Center. Day died Friday, Aug. 27, three days shy of his 58th birthday after a battle with COVID-19. “It was too soon by any measure. The measure of a person’s life, thankfully, isn’t just counted in their years on Earth,” the event’s program read. “In just his time in both Beaufort and Liberty, Nate helped his wrestlers win six state team championships and coached 34 individual champions. He also helped thousands of licensed drivers become more comfortable on the road. “The most important title to him, though, was husband to Kim, father to Morgan and Ryan and granddad to RyLynn and Gracie. His legacy will live through them more than anyone else.” Back in 1998, with four state titles under his belt at Battery Creek, Day walked away from coaching to raise his kids. He returned to Battery Creek in 2013 Among the speakers were former Battery Creek state champion wrestlers Kenton Richardson and Felix Richardson, former wrestling coach and Battery Creek

Jeremiah Webb speaks at the Celebration of Life for longtime Battery Creek High School wrestling coach Nate Day on Wednesday, Nov. 17 in the Performing Arts Center. assistant principal Gil Sanchez, former coach and Battery Creek principal Chad Cox, former Beaufort Gazette sports editor and editor Jeff Kidd, longtime Battery Creek girls basketball

coach and athletic director John Drafts, and members of the family. Day’s six championships put Battery Creek fifth in S.C. history, tied with three other schools, and are fourth

most in state history by one coach. His 475 coaching wins (475-122-2) place Day eighth all-time among S.C.-only head coaches. He is a member of the S.C. Wrestling Hall of Fame.

At the time of his death, Day was the head wrestling coach at Liberty High School in the Upstate and a Physical Education teacher and the Athletic Director at Liberty Middle School.

39 boats fish in 2021 Beaufort Young Life Fishing Derby

From staff reports Each year, Beaufort Young Life holds a Fishing Derby, a fundraiser for its local ministries for high schoolers, middle schoolers and teen mothers. This year’s Fishing Derby, held Nov. 12 and 13, was a successful one. The Captain’s Meeting was Nov. 12 at Beaufort Boat and Dock with food from Sea Eagle Market and a raffle. There were 39 boats entered to fish in the tournament. Anglers could fish for redfish, trout,

flounder, black drum, sheepshead, king mackerel, and Spanish mackerel. After a day of fishing Nov. 13, the weigh-in was held from 3 to 5 p.m., at Marker 244 at the Port Royal Marina. The top two winners by species were as follows: Redfish – Jeff Miller (4.98 pounds), Troy Alcott (4.69); Black Drum – Maci Dean (11.58), Phillip Jones (7.06); Sea Trout – David Tilton (3.09), Danny Norwood (2.81); Sheepshead – Clay Fawcett (6.35), Maci

Dean (5.24); Flounder – Clay Fawcett (5.51). All Fishing Derby proceeds support Beaufort Young Life. Those interested in sponsoring next year's tournament, registering a boat to fish, or serving on the tournament committee, should email Andrew Lancaster at andrewlancasteryl@gmail.com or visit www.ylfishingderby.com. Those interested in volunteering or financially supporting Young Life should also reach out to Lancaster.

Beaufort’s Maci Dean shows off his winnings from the Beaufort Young Life Fishing Derby earlier this month. Dean won first place with an 11.58-pound black drum and second place with a 5.24-pound sheepshead. Submitted photo.

Whale Branch Warriors worn down by War Eagles

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with a 47-0 loss in the Class 1A Lower State semifinals. The teams traded punts to start the game before War Eagles star Tyree Prunes hit Henry Evans III for a 76yard touchdown to open the scoring. The Warriors twice drove inside the 10 looking for the answer, but they were stopped on downs at the 7 on the first effort, and the second turned sour. After a bad snap on third-and-goal

from the 5 pushed Whale Branch back to the 19, Prunes picked off the fourthdown pass and returned it to the 40, then finished off a drive with a 7-yard TD run to make it 14-0. The Warriors were still in it and set to receive the second-half kickoff, but too more mishandled snaps led to disaster, as the War Eagles took over at the 2 and Quentarius Grant punched

in the first of his three touchdown runs to put C.E. Murray up 22-0 at halftime. Whale Branch tried to hang in a bit longer, forcing a fumble on the goal line, but Amond Myers’ picked off a pass and took it 45 yards for a score to push the margin to 28-0. The War Eagles’ defense cashed in again on the next possession, as Justin Graham scooped up a fumble and went 45 yards to

the end zone for a crushing blow. Grant added two more touchdown runs in the fourth quarter, and the War Eagles forced a turnover to preserve the shutout. Whale Branch finishes the season with an 8-2 record and their deepest playoff run since 2015. C.E. Murray (7-1) will take on Bamberg-Ehrhardt in the Lower State final.

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Thankfulness treasure for which it’s worth digging

f you think too long and too hard, you can find yourself succumbing to the dreariness of the news cycle. It seems like Lady Justice has pulled off her blindfold and slapped on a MAGA hat. But no, there are still things for which to be thankful. Here are a few of mine. I am thankful for the healthcare professionals and public officials who persist in trying to save us from ourselves. The pandemic has taken a toll on so many people in our nation and around the world. I’ve seen and heard of much loss, too much of it unnecessary and self-inflicted. They should not have to weather threats of harm to them or their families as reward for their efforts, but they do. God bless these saints. I’m thankful for my family and friends. Our family circle was broken this year, but it

t’s crisp this morning — perhaps 60 degrees — and a sweet-smelling cloud has settled over Port Royal. That smell tells me that pigs are being slowcooked on Paris Avenue and that hundreds of folks will be eating those pigs by noon. When I was a boy, our military family would return, each summer, to South Carolina. June or July was usually spent at Ocean Drive Beach (now North Myrtle Beach) in one of several cottages built by my grandfather. But that month was punctuated by short trips into eastern North Carolina in search of shredded, vinegar-based barbecue in places like Kinston, Ayden, Goldsboro and Rocky Mount. Ocean Drive Beach was then a collection of cottages — many built atop creosote pilings, arranged in rows that paralleled the strand. These white painted cottag-

ast week I attended a concert featuring Jackson Browne and James Taylor. Wow! It was medicine for my aching soul. For a half century, Jackson Browne has been my favorite songwriter, singer, poet and philosopher. Accompanied by a legion of great backup singers, guitarists, drummer, keyboardist and more, Browne sang many songs from the past, including Doctor my Eyes, one of my all-time favorites. His brilliance saturated every neuron in my brain as I sang along with him (not loudly, mind you); my head exploded with wonderment. As the last chord brought my awe to the end, I experienced an epiphany. I finally understood what Jackson was saying. I have chosen share it with you because we should all listen to and understand his profound message. Why? Even as I write this piece, I am listening to it. Because his message paves the road to saving our unique democracy from the

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endures. I can always turn to those closest to me to be recharged when my emotional batteries start running low. I try to return the favor by offering encouraging words and maybe leaving a smile on a face that came to me covered in sadness. I’m reminded that when we have the right people around us our burdens are shared and our joys multiplied. I’m thankful for the continuing gift of music. The Verzuz matchups evolved from their rap battle roots to become celebrations of art-

ists who have given so much richness to our lives with their voices and musicianship. The pinnacle of this year’s lineups for me was the one featuring Earth, Wind and Fire “versus” The Isley Brothers. Both groups have remained relevant for decades and crafted music that transcends genre to become part of the cultural fabric. I’m thankful for having a decent man in the White House. Joe Biden’s critics deride him as Sleepy Joe and portray him as feeble. Maybe because he does what presidents did before social media became a way to skirt accountability and partisan platforms allowed the easy spread of lies and misinformation: he works for the American people. Quietly. Competently. All while reaffirming his belief in an America that matches and exceeds its self-image.

Yes, he is old but he is also “old school,” in ways that remind us the country is only as good as we make it when we work together, not against each other. I’m thankful to those of you who recommended Heather Cox Richardson to me when I mentioned I wanted to read more women columnists. She is a prodigy who reports almost daily on the powers shaping our lives. She provides context, especially historical, and points us to the roots of the ideological battles of today’s politics. She’s a treasure. The equally impressive writer Michael Harriot recently left his position at The Root website. He’s working on “Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America.” A blurb states the book will look at “more than thirty little-known stories about the experiences of Black Americans, from the

Tulsa Race Massacre to the history of policing.” I can’t wait! I’m thankful for streaming platforms. I know most people are ready to return to what passed for “normal” before the coronavirus, but I’m not convinced the virus is as ready to move on as we are. I spend a lot of time reading, listening to music and watching TV shows I missed when they debuted. Robert and Michelle King’s “Evil” was a fantastic discovery. The show launched on CBS a couple years ago before moving to the Paramount Plus platform for its second season. It feels like a combination of “The X-Files” and the old “Night Stalker” TV shows, with a healthy consideration of faith and human frailty. Not many shows can be laugh-out-loud funny and oh-God-what-wasthat scary at the same time. Good stuff.

My field of dreams is long gone SCOTT GRABER

es were cooled by a reliable breeze that came off the Atlantic Ocean every night. None had air conditioning other than a table fan that was infrequently used in the late afternoon. My father and my mother’s mother did not like each other. I am not entirely sure why, but surmise it was because he was from Ohio, a Catholic and indifferent to my grandmother’s deviled crabs, fried chicken and love for North Carolina barbecue. In an effort to sidestep that mutual antipathy, my father arranged to take graduate level (immunology) courses at Duke, North

Carolina or Vanderbilt while we spent the month in one of my grandfather’s three cottages. In the morning, my single objective was getting down to the beach. For my mother, it was also getting a tan. For me and my siblings it was getting repeatedly knocked-down, tumbled and pummeled by the Atlantic Ocean for three or four hours. This always meant a serious sunburn and then a sleepless, Noxzema-slathered night followed by two or three days of exile from the strand. It’s hard, perhaps impossible, for one to imagine life without a television or a telephone. It’s also hard to imagine sitting in restaurant without a dozen television monitors bringing a football game from Kansas City. But somehow, someway we managed to enjoy life with only conversation, the building of the occasional sand castle and a weekend

run in search of vinegar-based barbecue as the three pillars of our summer existence. I will confess there was a place called The Pad where one could dance the Shag. My friend, Jim Gibson, has written (in Ridin’ Round) about the Shag which our General Assembly voted — after months of debate, compromise and negotiation — the South Carolina State Dance. Jim has written about $2-a-night rooms at Blankenship’s — which was next door to one of our cottages—and Fat Harold’s and Sonny’s at Cherry Grove. Jim has put together a wonderful collection of teenage memories. And while I do have a few of those, most of my memories focus on the simplicity of those long days in the ocean; and the unalloyed happiness that attached to walking in the dunes. Let me explain. Ocean Drive Beach is

about two miles south of Cherry Grove Beach. In between those two villages there was a stretch of sparsely settled frontage called Tilghman Beach — in those days largely unimproved and empty except for sand dunes, sea oats and ghost crabs who left their delicate trails throughout this undulating, Saharan topography. On many afternoons I would walk into this landscape, alone, making up a story in my head. Actually it was the same story, but divided into many episodes involving a small civilization, under siege from a larger, lawless, less-civilized civilization. The story came with conflict, battles and characters who brought heroism, self-sacrifice, guile, treachery and evilness into the mix. There was also dialogue that I spoke as I wandered through the dunes totally oblivious to the beauty of my surroundings.

THE DOCTOR OF TRUTH I've been waiting to awaken from these dreams

People go just where they will I never noticed them until I got this feeling That it's later than it seems DAVID TAUB

attacks the evil nihilistic trolls and culture cancelers bombard us with daily. Doctor, my eyes have seen the years And the slow parade of fears without crying Now I want to understand I have done all that I could To see the evil and the good without hiding You must help me if you can Doctor, my eyes Tell me what is wrong Was I unwise to leave them open for so long? 'Cause I have wandered through this world And as each moment has unfurled

Doctor, my eyes Tell me what you see I hear their cries Just say if it's too late for me Doctor, my eyes They cannot see the sky Is this the prize For having learned how not to cry? Browne has identified “The Doctor” for me: it is the Doctor of Truth. The greatest contribution to our union, now under vicious attacks from the denizens of LiarLand, is that a true patriot should stand tall and sing The Doctor’s truth. Sing it loud; sing it long, and sing it with pride. The Bible tells us that Truth will set us free; I am not so sure of this, but it damn well will contribute

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to the salvation of the great American dream. Many of the greatest minds of humankind’s history have given us sage advice about Truth. We should listen to them, praise them, follow their counsel. I quote them here, in order of date of birth, for they can put to word messages with far greater ability than I. Pick your favorite(s) and pay them heed. Aristotle (384-322 BCE): “Plato is dear to me, but dearer still is Truth.”

John Milton (1608-1674): “Though all the winds of doctrine let loose to play upon the earth, so Truth be in the field, we do injuriously by licensing and prohibiting to misdoubt her strength. Let her and Falsehood grapple; whoever knew Truth put to the worse, in a free and open encounter.” John Locke (1632-1704): “It is one thing to show a man that he is in error, and

another to put him in possession of truth.” Henry St. John, Lord Bolingbroke (1678-1751): “They make truth serve as a stalking-horse to error.” Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862): “More than love, than money, than fame, give me Truth.” Mark Twain (1835-1910): “Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it.” Bertrand Russell (18721970): “Man is a credulous animal, and must believe in something; in the absence of good grounds of belief, he will be satisfied with bad ones.” Georges Braque (18821963): “Truth exists; only lies are invented.” Peter Medawar (19151987): “If it were an innocent, passive gullibility it would be excusable; but

Speaking of laugh-outloud funny, I’m thankful for comedians Tony Baker and Shuler King. Both take viral video clips and turn them into hilarious ruminations on the absurdity of life and how seriously we too often take ourselves. Or maybe we don’t take things seriously enough. In either case, I’ll never be able to see an alligator again without imagining it’s humming “What A Fool Believes” while it waits for its prey to draw close. Finally, I’m thankful for this newspaper, for the service it provides the community and the opportunity it extends me through this column. Happy Thanksgiving to you all and, “Go Tigers!” 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.

While other boys were playing Little League, or getting ready for football in September, here I was wandering through the dunes talking to myself — I was embarrassed. Most of you know that this solitary behavior did not lead to my writing the screenplay for “Star Wars” or “The Empire Strikes Back.” But this walking and talking did give my imagination permission to visualize courage, deceit, despair and, yes, a little bit of romance. My little stretch of dunes is now chock-a-block with multi-story hotels, hot tubs, concrete “lazy rivers” and folks from Canada more interested in sangria than sand between their toes. The dunes — my field of dreams — is long gone. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

all too clearly, alas, it is an active willingness to be deceived.” Music is my poetry. Many insightful and great messages are imbedded in song, which is why I so often quote song lyrics in my writing. We should reflect on the great messages of the brilliance from our past, as well as the wisdom of Jackson Browne that I share with you here. Faith or beliefs are too often not based on truth, but true believers remain steadfast in their “Faith.” Let that unwavering belief be in the Truth. It will save you and our precious democracy. Truth is the only elixir that we possess that will heal the wounds now being inflicted on the soul of our nation. “Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers. David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. You can reach him at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.

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City of Beaufort NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Historic District Review Board Proposed Demolition: 1109 Duke Street The City of Beaufort Historic District Review Board (HRB) will conduct a public hearing in order to review demolition of the structure located at 1109 Duke Street, on parcel R120 004 000 0380. The HRB meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at City Hall, in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC. The meeting can also be viewed on the City’s Facebook.

Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to comment on this application. Documents relating to this request are available for public inspection at the City of Beaufort Community & Economic Development Department, 1911 Boundary Street, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing to the City of Beaufort Community & Economic Development Department, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, S.C. 29902. Note: If you have special needs due to a physical challenge, please call (843) 525-7011 for additional information. TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF POSTPONED AND RESCHEDULED SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq. and S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345(C), as it pertains to delayed or postponed sales, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned Trustee, King Cunningham, LLC, P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (the “Trustee”), that the Public Auction originally scheduled for 09/30/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M., was postponed and the Trustee hereby intends to sell the below described Property at Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash on the 12/02/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1501-W29B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: WALLACE B. TRUSZKOWSKI & CAROLE E. TRUSZKOWSKI, 3A JAMES BUCHANAN DR, MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ 08831. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3642 at Pages 118, records of Beaufort County, SC.

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 12/2/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1301-W10B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: KRISTINE N. ANDERSON , 111 OVERLOOK DR, LEOMINSTER, MA 01453-5143. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3593 at Pages 533, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $23,253.18 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.46 Total Amount Due $ 24,422.64 With a per diem of $ 9.20 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto.

An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 12/2/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1307-W6B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: ASHLEY A. PORTER & HAZEL MAE GRIFFITH, 504 RIENZI DR, LA PLACE, LA 70068-3516. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3609 at Pages 1776, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $14,313.28 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.46 Total Amount Due $ 15,482.74 With a per diem of $ 6.19 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 12/2/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in

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The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $27,297.95 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.46 Total Amount Due $ 28,467.41 With a per diem of $ 10.25 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 12/2/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2202-W37B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: LACONIA MITCHELL LAMAR , 21 N WALNUT ST, BEACON, NY 12508. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3729 at Pages 700, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $24,228.32 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.46 Total Amount Due $ 25,397.78 With a per diem of $ 9.78 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 12/2/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910.

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The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3669 at Pages 2744, records of Beaufort County, SC.

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and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1503-W16B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: BONITA GAY TAFFE , 13134 MEDFORD LN, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225. Junior Lienholder: , .

Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 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 U1105-W45B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: KURT STEVEN NEAMTZ & ANITA GARLOCK NEAMTZ, 3947 SE 12TH ST, OCALA,FL 34471-4825.

Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3738 at Pages 957, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $24,835.26 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.46 Total Amount Due $ 26,004.72 With a per diem of $ 7.35 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 12/2/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1407-W48O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: JEREMY MICHAEL ELIAS & CAITLIN MARIE JARZEMKOSKI, 14717 WEST 81ST STREET, LENEXA, KS 66215. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3625 at Pages 1000, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $11,349.73 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.46 Total Amount Due $ 12,519.19 With a per diem of $ 4.99 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 12/2/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0073861610410129 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U1606-W26O. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: JENNIFER DEE PURVIS & STEVEN RAY PURVIS, 328 DECLAIRE WAY NE, MARIETTA, GA 30067. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3694 at Pages 1750, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $36,473.40 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00

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Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 12/2/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2209-W23B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: DIANA LOUISE GOODWIN & JEFFREY WALTER GOODWIN, 3414 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3754 at Pages 1399, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $41,364.85 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.46 Total Amount Due $ 42,534.31 With a per diem of $ 14.50 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee to sell the below described Property at Public Auction on the 12/2/2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M.. The Public Auction shall occur at the Office of Bolchoz Law Firm, 6 Buckingham Plantation Rd, Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910. Property Description: A fee simple undivided 0.0147723220820258 % ownership interest in the Project as tenants(s) in common with the holders of other undivided interests in and to the timeshare property known as MBV VACATION SUITES, as established by that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for MBV Vacation Suites, recorded at Book 3406, Pages 1312-1365, et seq., of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Beaufort County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number U2502-W12B. Name/Notice Address of Obligor; Record Owner, if different from the Obligor; and any Junior Lienholders is as follows: JOSEPH DAVID ROBINSON & KIMBERLY ENEY ROBINSON, 14222 ENGLEWOOD PARK LANE, CYPRESS, TX 77429. Junior Lienholder: , . The sale of the Property is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligor/Owner of the obligations secured by the MORTGAGE as recorded in Book 3794 at Pages 407, records of Beaufort County, SC. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGE, are Amount currently in default (including interest) $38,155.47 Trustee’s Fee $ 350.00 Costs $ 819.46 Total Amount Due $ 39,324.93 With a per diem of $ 13.94 Together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidder, other than the Creditor, shall be required to pay in cash or certified funds at the time of the bid. If the Creditor is the successful bidder at the sale, it shall receive a credit against its bid for the Total Amount Due. The successful bidder shall also be required

LEGAL NOTICES to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. King Cunningham, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for HHI Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655 P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (843)-249-0777 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): James P. Edee 5414 PEACHTREE ROAD N.E. ATLANTA GEORGIA 30064-5024 Sheila G. Edee 5414 PEACHTREE ROAD N.E. ATLANTA GEORGIA 30064-5024 Contract Number : 8934265 the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 3928, 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 13, 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. Lien Book and Page 148/325 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $2320.14; You are 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, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): Michael F. Klesh, Trustee of the Michael F. Klesh Revocable Inter Vivos Trust Declaration dated December 4, 1998 9900 NORTH CALLE LOMA LINDA ORO VALLEY ARIZONA 85737 Contract Number: 1564131; the following described property: An undivided Two (2%) percent interest in that certain condominium unit,3113 lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Unit No. 3113, Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, said Master Deed being dated September 26, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on September 26, 1988 in Deed Book 511 at Page 933, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Plat of Heritage Club", a section of Harbour Town, Sea Pines Plantation said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. # 11059 said plat being dated the 16th day of September, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, in Plat Book 35 at Page 257 on September 26, 1988. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above described condominium Unit as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 10, as contained in that certain Supplemental Dec-

laration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time for said foregoing Unit(s) in Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, said Supplemental Declaration being attached as Exhibit "H" to the aforementioned Master Deed

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

Lien Book and Page 148/2119 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent $2,637.42. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on February 21, 1983 in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default.

Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): JON VINTON GALLEGOS , AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ORLANDO VITO GALLEGOS REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1998, AS AMENDED PO BOX 200473 AUSTIN TEXAS 78720-0473 PAUL V. GALLEGOS, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ORLANDO VITO GALLEGOS REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1998, AS AMENDED PO BOX 200473 AUSTIN TEXAS 78720-0473 Contract Number: 9249620; the following described property: An undivided Two (2%) percent interest in that certain condominium unit,3135 lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Unit No. 3135, Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, said Master Deed being dated September 26, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on September 26, 1988 in Deed Book 511 at Page 933, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Plat of Heritage Club", a section of Harbour Town, Sea Pines Plantation said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. # 11059 said plat being dated the 16th day of September, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, in Plat Book 35 at Page 257 on September 26, 1988. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above described condominium Unit as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 50, as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time for said foregoing Unit(s) in Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, said Supplemental Declaration being attached as Exhibit "H" to the aforementioned Master Deed Lien Book and Page 148/339 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent $2,637.42. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on February 21, 1983 in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): JON VINTON GALLEGOS , AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ORLANDO VITO GALLEGOS REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1998, AS AMENDED PO BOX 200473 AUSTIN TEXAS 78720-0473 PAUL V. GALLEGOS, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ORLANDO VITO GALLEGOS REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1998, AS AMENDED PO BOX 200473 AUSTIN TEXAS 78720-0473 Contract Number: 9249620; the following described property: An undivided Two (2%) percent interest in that certain condominium unit,3135 lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Unit No. 3135, Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, said Master Deed being dated September 26, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on September 26, 1988 in Deed Book 511 at Page 933, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Plat of Heritage Club", a section of Harbour Town, Sea Pines Plantation said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. # 11059 said plat being dated the 16th day of September, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, in Plat Book 35 at Page 257 on September 26, 1988. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above described condominium Unit as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 51, as contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time for said foregoing Unit(s) in Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, said Supplemental Declaration being attached as Exhibit "H" to the aforementioned Master Deed Lien Book and Page 148/343 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent $2,637.42. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on February 21, 1983 in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): Richard Larry Lockwood PO BOX 348 POULSBO WASHINGTON 98370-0348 Contract Number: 4418317; the following described property: An undivided Two (2%) percent interest in that certain condominium unit,3155 lying, situate and being in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being known as Unit No. 3155, Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, said Master Deed being dated September 26, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on September 26, 1988 in Deed Book 511 at Page 933, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Plat of Heritage Club", a section of Harbour Town, Sea Pines Plantation said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. # 11059 said plat being dated the 16th day of September, 1988, and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, in Plat Book 35 at Page 257 on September 26, 1988. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above described condominium Unit as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 42, as

contained in that certain Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions for Floating Time for said foregoing Unit(s) in Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, said Supplemental Declaration being attached as Exhibit "H" to the aforementioned Master Deed Lien Book and Page 148/2128 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent $2,637.42. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Heritage Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on February 21, 1983 in Deed Book 364 at Page 869, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): KATHRYN R. ELLIOTT 212 W HESS WAY JEFFERSON CITY MISSOURI 65101-1710 Contract Number: 6623225; the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 6102 Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, lying and being in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed and Amendment to Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime said documents being dated Dec. 5, 1990, and Dec. 06, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 said plat being dated Dec. 03, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Plat Book 40 at Page 24. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed, Amendment to Master Deed and By-Laws of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest, and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 43, as contained in that certain applicable Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Declaration"), which is attached as an Exhibit to the above-referenced Master Deed (for Units in Phase 1) or Amendment to Master Deed (for Units in Phase 2). Lien Book and Page 148/426 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $1778.11. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and

costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): PATRICIA CORSENTINO 3737 THOMPSON MILL RD BUFORD GEORGIA 30519-5450 Contract Number: 4041373; the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 6104 Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, lying and being in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed and Amendment to Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime said documents being dated Dec. 5, 1990, and Dec. 06, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 said plat being dated Dec. 03, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Plat Book 40 at Page 24. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed, Amendment to Master Deed and By-Laws of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest, and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 18, as contained in that certain applicable Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Declaration"), which is attached as an Exhibit to the above-referenced Master Deed (for Units in Phase 1) or Amendment to Master Deed (for Units in Phase 2). Lien Book and Page 148/427 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $1778.11. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): EARL JENNINGS 2868 STELZER RD COLUMBUS OHIO 43219-3133 JAN B. JENNINGS 2868 STELZER RD COLUMBUS OHIO 43219-3133 Contract Number: 39071; the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 6331 Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, lying and being in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed and Amendment to Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime said documents being dated Dec. 5, 1990, and Dec. 06, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 said plat being dated Dec. 03, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Plat Book 40 at Page 24. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed, Amendment to Master Deed and By-Laws of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest, and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 34, as contained in that certain applicable Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Declaration"), which is attached as an Exhibit to the above-referenced Master Deed (for Units in Phase 1) or Amendment to Master Deed (for Units in Phase 2). Lien Book and Page 148/439 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $1778.11. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Sunset

Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): JOGINDER S. BASSAN 56 WOODRUFF AVENUE HOVE BN36PJ NARINDER K. BASSAN 56 WOODRUFF AVENUE HOVE BN36PJ Contract Number: 7613068; the following described property: An undivided 1/51 fractional interest in Unit No. 6302 Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, lying and being in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed and Amendment to Master Deed of Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime said documents being dated Dec. 5, 1990, and Dec. 06, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records, on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Surveying Consultants of Hilton Head Island, Inc., Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 said plat being dated Dec. 03, 1990 and recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Plat Book 40 at Page 24. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed, Amendment to Master Deed and By-Laws of Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest, and privileges extending to Owner Use Period 52, as contained in that certain applicable Supplemental Declaration of Multiple Ownership Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Declaration"), which is attached as an Exhibit to the above-referenced Master Deed (for Units in Phase 1) or Amendment to Master Deed (for Units in Phase 2). Lien Book and Page 148/436 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $1778.11. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Sunset Pointe Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on Dec 06, 1990 and Dec. 10, 1990 in Deed Book 566 at Page 590 and in Deed Book 566 at Page 876 respectively, as amended from time to time, lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Collins & Richardson, P.L. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405

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ven though the VA Mission Act was signed on June 6, 2018 and updated in 2019, many do not know that veterans may be eligible for care through a local civilian health care provider. The formal name of the Mission Act is the VA Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act. The act improved access to VA healthcare and addresses in-network (in the VA network) and non-VA healthcare issues, veterans’ homes, prescription drug procedures, modernizing VA information technology, and much more. The Act also provided a new Urgent Care benefit and replaced the old Veterans Choice Program with an improved Community Care (CC) Program. Read more about the Mission Act at: https://www.va.gov/ COMMUNITYCARE/ docs/pubfiles/factsheets/ MISSION_Act_Information_Sheet.pdf or https:// www.congress.gov/ bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2372/text. It is important to note that, in most cases, veterans must get VA approval before receiving care from a community (civilian) provider to avoid being billed for the service. The VA Mission Act and the VA’s improved Community Care Program gives veterans better access and greater choice to VA or a community medical care provider. To be eligible for community care (healthcare) veterans: • Must receive approval from the VA prior to obtaining care, in most cases. • Must either be enrolled in VA health care or be eligible for VA care without needing to enroll. • Will usually have the option to receive care at a VA medical facility no matter what their eligibility for community care. • Should understand that eligibility for CC is dependent upon the veteran’s individual health care needs and circumstances. • Must understand that VA staff members, primarily the attending VA Physician, Physician’s Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP) and other supporting staff generally make all eligibility

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determinations. • Must meet one of six eligibility requirements. Community Care eligibility criteria include: 1. The veteran needs a service not available at a VA medical facility. 2. The veteran lives in a U.S. state or territory without a full-service VA medical facility. 3. The veteran qualifies under the “Grandfather” provision for distance under the old Veterans Choice Program. 4. The VA cannot furnish care meeting certain standards. 5. Situations where Community Care is in the veteran’s best medical interest. 6. Situations where a VA Medical Service does not meet quality standards. The VA CC Program provides health care to eligible veterans through local, in-network providers outside of VA facilities. The general process for a veteran to request and obtain non-VA health care through the Community Care Program includes the following 9 steps: 1. CONSULT. Obtain a consult from your VA doctor referring you to a VA community provider. Do not schedule appointment until VA approves. 2. SCHEDULE. Once you have the approved consult information, schedule your appointment (or have the VA schedule your appointment). You must schedule your appointment within 14 business days of approval or you will have to request a new consult. 3. AUTHORIZATION LETTER. After your appointment is scheduled, your authorization letter is created and sent to you. Make sure you bring your authorization letter with you to your appointment. 4. ATTEND APPOINTMENT. Attend your community care

appointment. The VA will send your relevant medical records to the civilian doctor you are approved to see. The Veteran is responsible for their VA copayment amount. Call 866-4001238 if you have questions about copayment. SCHEDULING ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS. If you are authorized for ongoing care from the VA CC provider, you can schedule recurring appointments directly with the provider’s office. Keep track of how many appointments you attend and when they were authorized. REAUTHORIZATION. If you require care beyond the limits of your VA authorization, you need to be re-authorized. PRESCRIPTIONS. You may fill a prescription for a 14-day or fewer supply written by your CC provider at: A VA pharmacy, an in-network pharmacy with no out-of-pocket payment at the pharmacy, or at an out-of-network pharmacy but you must pay at the pharmacy and submit a reimbursement claim to your local VA medical facility. For prescriptions that exceed 14-Day supply limit or are not urgently needed, the community provider must send the prescription to a local VA Pharmacy. To find an in-network pharmacy go to www. va.gov/find-locations, select Facility Type: Community pharmacies. DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (DME). If an immediate need for DME, orthodontics, or prosthetic items may be provided by your community provider and submit a bill to the Third-Party Administrator. For routine DME, orthodontics, or prosthetic items, the veteran must return to his/her local VA medical facility for a consult at the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) unit. RECEIVE and PAY YOUR BILL. Depending on your disability rating and private insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, you may receive a bill from the VA for

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your services received. If you owe a co-pay, send your payment to VA, at the address on your bill. You should never pay a community provider directly. For more information about veteran health benefit copayments, visit www.va.gov/ health-care/pay-copaybill . If you have more questions about your VA bill, call 866-4001238. All VA copayments are billed as part of the VA’s normal billing process. The VA may also bill a veteran’s health insurance for care for non-service-connected conditions. More information on copayments, health insurance, billing and payments, and financial hardship is available at: Copayments – https:// www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/revenue_ops/copays. asp. Health Insurance – https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/ veterans/Health_Insurance. asp. Billing/Making Payments – https://www.va.gov/ COMMUNITYCARE/revenue_ops/billing.asp. Financial Hardship – https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/revenue_ ops/Financial_Harship.asp. In some cases, for specific VA medical facilities, veterans can provide their appointment preferences (such as the specific provider, location, date and time of day) to a Third-Party Administrator (TPA). Based on the veterans’ preferences and the provider’s availability, the TPA will work to schedule the appointment. Veterans may be eligible for travel cost reimbursement for travel to a CC Civilian Provider through the VA’s beneficiary travel program and should contact their local VA medical facility to learn about this travel benefit. Learn more about the travel program at https://www.va.gov/healthcare/get-reimbursed-fortravel-pay/. Read about CC at https:// www.va.gov/communitycare/ where the VA provides an overview of CC and resources for veterans, dependents, caregivers, providers, payers, and more. This site will also lead you to explanations of types of VA Care including Urgent Care, Emergency Care, Foreign Medical Care, Home Health and Hospice Care, Indian Health Service, In-Vitro Fertilization, State

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Larry Dandridge is a retired Lt. Col. In the U.S. Army. He is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, a former Infantryman, former Warrant Officer and pilot. Dandridge is also a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Medical Center, as well as a published author and freelance writer. He can be reached at LDandridge@earthlink.net.

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Veterans’ Homes, and Immunizations. The VA’s Community Care website also answers questions about cost and billing, including copayments, billing, financial hardship, health insurance, and much more. Veterans can find a civilian health care provider that is in the VA’s Community Care Network at https://www.va.gov/find-locations/. The VA National Community Care Contact Center phone number is 877-881-7618 and this is perhaps the best place to go to can find all about the VA’s Community Care Program. When you dial 877-881-7618, you will be given six options to choose from including: General Information; Claims and Billing, Collections and Adverse Credit Reporting; Appointments, Referrals, 72 Hour Reporting of Emergency Care, and Care Coordination; and Hardship Eligibility Veterans Assistance. This reporter called the 877-8817618 number and had no wait time and talked with a CC expert. It is important to note that a veterans social worker is an expert in Community Care. Every veteran in the Lowcountry of S.C. and Ga., should read about VA Social Work at the VA Health Administration website at https://www.socialwork.va.gov/about.asp. Veterans can and should find out who their assigned Social Worker is by asking their Primary Care Physician or Nurse or by calling the RHJVAHCS Social Work phone number 843789-7635, which is in the RHJVAHCS online phone directory at https://www. charleston.va.gov/contact/ phone_directory.asp. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) Community Care Office is not located in the VA Medical Center. The Chief of the RHJVAHCS CC Office is Quana Singleton at phone number is 843789-6350 and the Analyst in that office is Travis Silver at 843-577-5011, extension 4548. Among other things, the local CC Office receives records (referrals, etc.) from VA Physicians, PAs, and NPs and loads that information into the VA’s master Community Care System. This reporter tried to contact the local VA CC Office, but after repeated attempts could not reach them. Also, the local CC Office phone number 843789-6350 and the national

CC phone number 877-88176-18 are not published in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s phone directory. The RHJVAHCS plans to soon list the phone numbers in their directory. The good news is that the vast majority of veterans in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) serviced area have selected to continue to get their medical care from the RHJVAHCS. This is because they get excellent care from the VA Doctors, Nurses, PAs, NPs, and other VA team members there. The RHJVA Medical Center is a five-star hospital and has consistently ranked in the 90th percentile of all private and public hospitals for quality of care, according to the Healthcare Effectiveness Information System. Lastly, Urgent Care and Emergency Care cannot be covered in-depth in this article but veterans, their family members, and caregivers need to know that: Urgent Care – Implementation of the VA Mission Act of 2018 and updates for 2019 included a “VA Urgent Care Benefit for the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses, such as colds, sore throats, and minor skin infections. This is offered “in addition to the opportunity to receive care from a VA provider, since same-day services are also available from the VA. To verify your eligibility for VA urgent care, call 800-698-2411 and select Option 1, then Option 3. To locate in-network urgent care providers and pharmacies, visit www.va.gov/ find-locations. For more information, visit https:// www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/veterans/ urgent_care.asp . Emergency Care – During a medical emergency, a veteran should immediately seek care at the nearest hospital, whether it is a VA facility or not. Veterans do not need to check with the VA before calling an ambulance or going to a community hospital emergency room. However, for VA to coordinate and potentially pay for emerge4ncy care, the VA must be notified within 72 hours of the veteran’s hospital visit, at 844-724-7842. For more information, visit: https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/ veterans/emergency_care. asp.

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 24 November 2021 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel B. W. Ward 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel M. R. Sandstrom Company “L”, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain P. L. Earnest 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel A. R. Dones Company “N”, 4th Recruit Training Battalion • Commanding Officer, Captain M. S. Roseto Commander of Troops, Captain P. L. Earnest • Parade Adjutant, Captain M. S. Roseto Drill Masters • Gunnery Sergeant I. Woods, Staff Sergeant J. D. Atkins, Staff Sergeant L. Banhegyesi PLATOON 3088

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt L. M. Huey Jourdain PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt

Alford, K. P. Allred, D. B. Andy P. J. Banuelocardozo, A. G. Bardon, K. V. Beasley, G. A. Becker, B. S. Blake R. L. Booker, B. S. Borjacuevas, A. N. Brogan, W. E. Brummitt, D. S. Bulgin, K. C. Burg, I.T. Caldwell Jr, R.D. Champney, M. J. Crosby, R. W. Cruz, C. Curtis, C. M.* Davidson, C. A. Davis, D. D. Delgado, J. Dellalba, C. Z. Ellison, J. D. Flanders II, X. T. Freeman, A. R. Fuentes, J. A. Gasser IV, T. J. Gonter, B. A. Grimes, T.T. Gunter, R. K. Guzmanruiz, J. J. Halpin, M. E. Hernandez, M. A. Heyward, A. N. Hulsey, B. C. Hunter, M. A. Jackson, E. S. James, J. E. Jefferson Jr, R. K. Jenkins, J. H. Larobardiere, G. R. Leach, J. P. Lester, W. P. Medina, A. Mendoza, E. F. Mollon, K. J. Morris, W. W. Nance, M. K. Ouzts, J. C. Parker, D. A. Peddycoart, C. B. Roberts, L. D. Roderiquez, R. Q. Rodriguez, A. N. Rush, Z. R. Sanchezjimenez, A. Santiago, K.* Smith, D. E. Somers Jr, R.* Stewart Jr, K. A.* Stewart, C. A. Sweeney, B. J. Trujillo, T. M.* Vandyke, J. T. Wadey, H. L. Walker, C. B. White, S. J.

PLATOON 3089

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Aguero U. Andrade M, L. Anthony N, A. Bailey D, W. Batchelor T, H. Bernard Jr D, J. Bernier M, C.* Butler D, D. Cudak C, D. Curnal T, M. Dennis S, E. Depasacrete A, D. Dunn E, B. Duplessis J, L. Edwards J, D. Espinosa B, R. Estrada D, M. Fleming C, E. Franklin J, D. Freeman D, M. Garcia E, A. Gerena D, N. Goins E, T. Gonzalez A, H. Gray M, A. Hackett E, J. Hernandez E, J. Hoke E, B. Howze J, D.* Jimenez L, A. Jones J, S. Jones M, D.

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Justice W, B. Kaklyugin A. Kennon C, M. Khai K. Leff M, D. Mason R, A. May E, T. Mcneil A, M. Meyer A, J. Mickelson K, J. Morales A, A. Nichols S, D. Ogley J, R. Ordonezflores M, W. Ostrander J, L. Palow D, G.* Pendergast E, P. Phillips S, R. Pittsley Jr E, M. Ramirezclara E. Rivers Z, A.* Rodriguez L, M. Rose M, A. Schofield D, J. Shaw J, D. Sills Iii J, E. Smith C, J. Snell M, A. Stevens J, D.* Teng B. Thibodeau D, W. Vazquez J, A. Walker A, B. Walker W, A. Wallwork S, P. Warner Jr T, E. Weinhold E, R. Wilson D, C. Wyman J, D. Zagadahernandez E. Zielke B, J.

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Senior Drill Instructor SSgt C. B. Fike PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt

Adams, S. T. Adutwum A. P. Afanador, Juan P. Argueta, S. D. Ariasveloz, R. A. Barreragenchi,Y. Brogdon, F. F. Burden, C. D. Buritica, J. G. Burns, T.V. Campos, J. Carter, R. N. Celetin, J. Chacon, M. R. Cortez, E. N. Daniels, B. Q. Dasilva, T. D. Delvallegonzalez, R. Z.* Elliott, J. R. Figueroahernandez, P. Finley, S. L. Florentino, E. E.* Flowers, W. T. Gagnon, L. E. Gaskin, L. C. Gire, S. E. Guerrero, G. Hamper, M. L. Hernandez, N. W. Higgins, A. J. Jimenez, F. K. Kerchevall, N. L. Kual, T. K. Labonte, G. M. Lam, P. T. Lavalley, C. J.* Lay, W. B.* Lee, P. A. Long, J. R. Lott, L. A. Lovelace, G. M. Maderahernandez, J. J. Martin, J. L. Mattes, J. O. Mccarthy, J. S. Mcfee, D. A.* Medley, D. R. Melendez, J. D. Merritt, A. L. Mills, K. S. Montiel, K. G. Moon, W. W. Morrison, G. D. Nguyen, E. A. Osorio, D. A. Peacock, E. D. Powell, O. R. Rodriguezcobos, L. A.

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Ryser, J. D. Smeester, C. D. Smith, A. J. Soto, Ma. A. Stafford, S. E. Stewart IV, R W. Tran, T. P. Trawick, T. E. Vaughn, A. D. Victoria, N. T. Vilchisvalle, J. M. Waltman, L. F. Worden Iii, W. J.

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt B. Fuentes

PLATOON 3092

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt O. F. Lopez Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt

Barahona, J. M. Bidwell, G. T. Blair Jr, W. E. Bradley, J. M. * Braun, M. D. Burdick, F. R. Cagle, G. E. * Coldren, A. M. Cottner, Z. V. Cox, J. C. Dean, A. C. Dupre, A. J. Ehst, A. C. Engdahl, W. D. Essel, A. A. Francis, I. A. Gacituamoreno, N. F. Gardner, T. R. Gipson, J. D. Gold, Z. X. Grundman, M. J. Hartman, C. M. Harvey, Z. J. Holcomb, T. B. Ischiugutierrez, C. R. Jones Jr, S. D. Kebede, E. G. Kupczyk, E. E. * Laird, E. A. Leiboldt, K. I. Lewis, J. J. Lussi, C. M. Maddox Jr, D. E. Mann, C. G. Mathias, D. J. Mccloskey, B. E. Mcgraw, J. C. * Mendezruttell, J. P. Miles, L. L. Miller, K. D. Miroacevedo, R. L. Mitchell, P. J. Moore, B. D. Morales, E. A. Murtha, T. M. Norton, N. L. Oneal, R. J. Ortiz Jr, J. A. Osman, M. A. Pryor, A. B. Ray, J. B. Rodriguez, A. Royal, N. C. Russ, J. M. Savitski, G. C. Sear, S. M. Sheppard, A. D. Shore, C. C. Sightler, N. O. Skinner, L. D. Spease, G. P. Squibb, R. C. Stacey, D. T. Steed, D. D. Torres, N. E. Uder, J. E. Walker, W. R. * West, Eric D. White, R. L. Wille III, H. A. Williams, D. E.

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Abbatiello, M. D.* Ashby, Brady M.* Baissoune, E. Barnhardt, T. J. Barrs, L. C. Beatty, S. P Bergman, M. R. Blake, C. R. Bowie, A. C. Brault, E. M. Carroll, L. R. Castro, J. H. Cerritos, H. A. Cruz, A. H. Cutuli, J. R. Edwards, T. J. Ekert, J. H.* Elder, D. J.* Farrier, C. J. Fernan, M. P. Fleming, B. J. Foos, C. C. Freve, A. H.* Gates Ii, J. W. Gibbs, M. J. Giglio, D. J. Grasmeyer, J. L. Gutierrez, A. J. Henderson, C. P. Hendrickson, E. J. Ho, R. J. Hogan, C. J. Kauffman, N. A. Kolakowski, D. T. Larimore, J. W. Lee, A. G. Leet, E. G. Lin, G. Lipsey, T. D. Lizotte, A. T. Lopez, L. A. Lougbo, J. B. Lucas, T. J. Maine, A. J. Marte, C. A. Masters, K. Mercuro, C. L. Miranda Iii, P. L. Nivicelanivicela, K. F. Parker, C. H. Quintanatercero, J. G. Roberts, S. I. Romese, M. A. Ruckelshaus, M. R. Seaver, J. D. Shnider, N. T. Smith, G. M. Sollenberger, G. T. Stiles, T. J. Stringer, T. K. Tocci, G. M. Tomasovitch, L. A. Vasquez, A. Velasquezdellien, S. A. Vold, M. J. Wacha, B. Wall, M. O. White Jr, R. R. Wolfe, A. J.

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Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. M. Lee Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt

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Dear Francis, My nephew, best friend, brother, hero, and now my MARINE!! Never doubted the outcome, and I couldn’t be prouder! Another step on your path to greatness, this is only the beginning and I’m excited to see you continue to grow! Congrats on earning your title as a U.S. Marine! Love, Big Bro

Barker, D. Bernardez, L Berry, T. C. Betances, Q. D. Blackstone, W. C.* Blaha, B. M. Blandy, A. Brown, J. Brown, T. D. Burrell, B. M.

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Cayetano, A. S. Christensen, J. D. Clark, Evan N. Colon, Pedro I. Cooper Jr, D. R.* Crawford, E. P. Criddle, L. T. Desormeaux, B. Dickerson Ii, R. F. Don, Hierald M. Dunn, Thomas J.* Esh, Spencer D. Finamore, M. J. Fitzgerald, J. H. Flood Jr, A. R. Foley, S. J. Garzonchocho, J. I. Gazaway, C. B. Germinario, K. C. Hackett, N. E. Hartman, J. G. Hayden, M. J. Hoshion, R. Howard, C. T. Irizarry Jr, S. Johnson, J. E. Joy, M. J. Karraker, D. J. Kletzka, M. Kurdyla, O. M. Lewis, C. N. Lowe, A. D. Martinezmoquete, J. C. Mcnair, J. A. Mcduffie, L. P. Mcelroy, J. E. Mirandacruz, E. S. Murphy, B. A. Northern Jr, L. F. Paulinoperez, E. Pryzbek, N. R. Quispe, M. L. Quinones, N. A. Reilly, J. J. Rentasrosado, G. A. Restrepo, M.* Ruark, T. B. Runkle Iv, R. N. Saavedrareyes, J. Salado, R. Sanchez, G. C.* Sheley, Z. M. Simoneaux, T. A. Soodan, S. S. Swanson, S. F. Tate, K. R. Theis, N. A. Tsironis, N. J. Urch, D. A. Waller, K. J. Winfree, W. C. Wolleon, J. M. Wood, A. J. Ye, G.

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Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. N. Meggerson Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt

Anderson, Rexanne T. Baker, Chloe R. Baum, Tori M. Beal, Sarah C. Berry, Shadae D. Bragg, Jazmyne M. Castillo, Kassandra M. Cautivo, Maryrose C. Creech, Lillie A. Cundiff, Jessica L. Doumbia, Mama Estrada, Natalie E. Falerothatcher, Emma M. Garciafilomeno, Deliany Gethers, Wendy F. Gomezflores, Diana C. Heaton, Elisabeth N. Hepton, Morgen A.* Herald, Olivia E.

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Howse, Chasity Ingham, Victoria G. Kaur, Gagan Lopezbueno, Rosa E. Loudermilk, Bobbie L. Mahoney, Kelly M. Mcafee, Mallory L. McManus, Dalmya L. Mercadorivera, Laisha M. Miesesreyes, Carolin M. Miller, Ashley R. Mixon, Emily K. North, Adaisyer R. Oles, Willa M. Otto, Ashley L. Patten, Sierra D. Ramos, Mariaferna Reed, Audryanna L. Refford, Heaven L. Rodriguez, Monica Rubiomartinez, Haylee D. Scott, Mija J. Serna, Emily G. Spurrier, McKenna K. Swierzb, Julia M. Taylor, Jordan A. Terry, Zoe R. Zayasbonilla, Yerika N.

PLATOON 4051

Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. D. Agcaoili Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC PFC Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt Pvt PFC PFC PFC Pvt Pvt PFC Pvt PFC LCpl PFC Pvt

Adams, Nicole M. Aguirre, Kailee S. Arndt, Cloie M. Arriagarodriguez, Karina* Awid, Nika V. Becerra, Angelina V. Bretz, Lorelei S.* Brittonparson, Destiny M. Callihan, Madison M. Chucle, Natalie C. Conde, Melina E. Delgadoquezada, Cynthia J. Engel, Kallie J. Escobarzecena, Kelly Ford, Olivia N. Fosterthaxon, Tashante M. Gomez, Leila R.* Greenberg, Madison R. Hammon, Theresa Horne, Willow G. Hua, Mary D. Kerr, Tiadale Landa, Kristal B. Laroche, Clara Lozada, Kyara L. Luna, Jazmine R. Machuca, Jazmin Martinez, Karina M. Mcniff, Tara M. Mixon, Mckayla G. Morgan, Skye L.* Nguyen, Kaitlyn Olmosv, Charlene Ortiz, Jessica M. Padilla, Isabel P. Pierce, Dawn M. Quinterocuellar, Tiffany Recine, Danielle M Remington, Samantha L. Riggins, Angela J. Rivera, Ashlynn J. Romero, Adamaris Shively, Emily B. Sorber, Caitlyn N. Vazquez, Kacee J. Villanueva, Paulina T. Waters, Abbigail M.* Wickes, Tamia N. Woodyardpopik, Savannah L.

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PVT Francis Burdick • Platoon 3092 • Nov. 26, 2021 Congratulations! We’re so proud of you! When you first told me, you were thinking about becoming a Marine, I knew there would be no ceiling to the heights you will reach. Your decision to join the United States Marine Corps. is yet another example of you taking the road less traveled. This is the start of a successful military future. What you learn in the military will serve you for the rest of your life and will change you in way that nothing else will. You raised your right hand, took an oath and with that selfless act, you have made your first real adult decision and proven the type of man you are by placing service to others above self. You own something that some people spend their entire life seeking: clarity of purpose. You will live a life full of adventure. Be your best version of you. There are no words to truly describe just how proud of you I really am! I am thankful that I get to call you my son! Most people wait a lifetime to meet their hero, I raised mine! Be Bold, be Courageous, always be your best. You have always chosen to be your own person, to make decisions based on fact and careful considerations. You are analytical and driven by a high moral compass. To our family, you exemplify and honor the faithfulness and loyalty in motto of the United States Marine Corp. Life is about adventure. It is about seizing every moment and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. You continue to do this and without hesitation. You have always been my son and my protector, and now words cannot express the pride in saying that you are my Marine. With Love Always, Your Biggest Fan, Mom

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Whom Do You Thank? The way we understand God has an effect on all areas of our lives, including how we approach Thanksgiving Day. In a recent survey, 10% of Americans state that they do not believe in God or any sort of higher power.

33% of Americans state that they do not believe in God, but they believe “in some higher power or spiritual force.”

Such beliefs typically reflect a materialistic view of the world: the only things that exist are those which can be observed and measured. If this is true, God does not exist, and neither does the human soul.

This reflects a trend in our culture to imagine God as an impersonal force or energy, a “something” rather than “someone.” Even when people do not embrace Christianity, most instinctively reject a materialistic view or the world, recognizing that there is more to reality than what we can perceive with our eyes.

Are we all here due to the workings of random chance? The quirky personality of a loved one, the hilarious wit of a relative, and the love we experience for them: are these merely the interaction of chemical processes in our brains, the firing of neurons? If so, we really have no one to thank.

But a force or energy cannot know us or love us. In this case, thanking God on Thanksgiving doesn’t make much sense, any more than we would thank gravity for its constant help. Gravity isn’t aware of our existence; it doesn’t care that we are grateful that it keeps us from floating away like a balloon.

56% of Americans state that they believe in God as described in the Bible. The God revealed in Scripture is a “someone,” rather than a force or energy. He created each of us with great care. He knows each of us intimately, down to the number of hairs on our heads. (Matthew 10:30) He loves each of us more than the best parents love their child. He is part of every moment of our lives, and he is the giver of all of the blessings we have. He is the one to whom we can offer our gratitude on Thanksgiving.

This Thanksgiving, whom do you thank? We wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!

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