By VICKI BROWN
Colleton County Council met May 4 for their regularly scheduled meeting and listened to a plea from Sydney’s Road resident Laura Nettles.
Nettles brought her complaint to council members, “because I didn’t know who else to go to for help,” she said, during the council meeting.
According to Nettles, her home is near a bar located on Sydneys Road. The name of the bar was not disclosed.
Nettles claims to be “harassed” by trash, lights, and noise that continue through the night and into early-morning hours.
“Trash is left in my yard by bar patrons. People park illegally, drive recklessly and sit parked, leaving their headlights shining into my home for hours at a time,” said Nettles. “People have urinated in my yard, and turned up the music so loud, I can hear it in my home with my own TV turned up.”
Nettles said she has often called law enforcement, who would come and ask bar owners to turn down the music. However, as soon as officers leave, the music is turned back up even louder.
“My children have witnessed this behavior, and since my husband has had a stroke and I have a seizure disorder, this can’t continue seven days a week until 4 a.m. I am asking for your help,” said Nettles, who produced statements to council members from other residents in the area who have similar complaints regarding the bar and its patrons.
Colleton County Council Chairman Steven Murdaugh confirmed the bar’s location and said that council members would look into the situation.
No action was taken on Nettles’ request.
In other business Colleton County Council business:
CCFR recognized for recent state honor
Murdaugh recognized the accomplishments of Colleton Fire Rescue which was named the Emergency Management Agency of the year for the State of South Carolina, beating out 45 other counties in the Palmetto State for the award. The council also recognized Janet Laney, a captain with Colleton County Fire-Rescue who recently received her state certification to be an emergency manager.
Councilman discusses proper disposal of American Flag
Colleton County Council Chairman Steve Murdaugh discussed the importance of proper disposal of the American Flag. As a part of this presentation, Colleton resident Harrison Gardner presented information to the council via a note to the chairman about how to dispose of an old flag, and also sent a cardboard flag box for disposal. These can be purchased online.
• According to the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning”.
• To dispose of a flag in poor condition, build a medium-sized fire in a safe, approved location.
• The fire will need to have reached a proper size and level of heat so it will fully burn the flag without leaving any remnants of the flag intact.
• If the flag is currently flying, respectfully lower the flag and remove it from the pole.
• Fold the flag in the traditional triangle fold. Place the folded flag on top of the fire, being careful to not injure yourself. Watch the flag to make sure it is fully incinerated.
• While the flag is in the process of being burned, observe the flag with respect and reverence.
• While the flag is being incinerated, recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Once the process of burning the flag is complete and no part of the flag remains, safely put the fire out completely.
As a revered symbol of the United States of America, the flag demands the highest level of respect; and as such should be disposed of in a respectable manner, said Murdaugh.
You can contact your local VFW, American Legion, or Boy Scout troop for help with this.
