VETERANS DAY 2024 - WE HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED

 With grateful appreciation to all who have served our country.

Beautiful tribute to our Veterans 
by Richard Kerry Thompson.   YOU RAISE ME UP

A lovely rendition of HALLELUJAH by Sailor Jerri to honor our veterans.

WHY PROPERTY TAXES ARE GOING UP FOR NEW HOMEOWNERS

According to SC Code of Laws, all real property will be reappraised once every 5 years and adjusted to a current fair market value as of December 31st of the year before implementing the reassessment. Assessed value cannot increase more than 15 percent over a five-year period unless the property is sold. When a property is sold, it is reassessed and the revised assessment is based on the sales price. This is why so many homeowners who have purchased homes that were sold by original owners are seeing large increases after they purchase. Note that major remodeling and renovations can also trigger an increase. 

 

Lancaster County's Citizens' Guide to Reassessment

HAPPY 249TH BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

SEMPER FI

My husband and his Basic School brothers gathered at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Each year it is my honor and privilege to offer birthday greetings and a heartfelt thank you 

to my husband and his special Marine Corps brothers 

and to all who wear or have worn the globe and anchor.
Once a Marine, always a Marine.
The Few. The Proud. Semper Fi.

 

"On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned Samuel Nicholas to raise two Battalions of Marines. That very day, Nicholas set up shop in Tun Tavern (in Philadelphia). He appointed Robert Mullan, then the proprietor of the tavern, to the job of chief Marine Recruiter -- serving, of course, from his place of business at Tun Tavern. Prospective recruits flocked to the tavern, lured by (1) cold beer and (2) the opportunity to serve in the new Corps of Marines."
 
Source: http://www.usmcpress.com/heritage/usmc_heritage.htm

Since those earliest days when the "Continental Marines" fought for our country's independence at sea and on shore, the United States Marine Corps has responded to conflicts around the world, participating in combat operations and humanitarian relief efforts by air, land, and sea. Mandated by Congress to be our county's rapid response force, the United State Marine Corps has proudly served our country for 248 years. From the shores of Tripoli to Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, Korea, the jungles of Vietnam, the mountains of Afghanistan, the Iraqi desert, and all the operations in-between, Marines from all walks of life have defended our nation.

On November 10th, Marines around the world live up to the motto "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful) as they celebrate the birth of the Corps. Whether attending a formal Marine Corps Ball or a small informal gathering, or even with just a phone call or a handshake, those who share the bond of being one of "The Few. The Proud." proudly honor the values, traditions, and history of the Corps on this day by wishing each other a Happy Birthday.

  

The match is on... helping those who gave so much for our freedom.

 SEMPER FI AND AMERICA'S FUND DOUBLE DOWN FOR VETERANS MATCH 2024