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Sea turtlereturned

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BY KATE DITLOFFFor The Island Connection

A182-pound loggerhead sea turtletreated by the South CarolinaAquarium Sea Turtle Rescue

Program for more than thirteen monthshas fully recovered and was returned tothe deep blue sea, Tuesday, July 15, 2014at the Isle of Palms County Park. A hugecrowd of adoring fans watched as Briar,an adult female loggerhead, tentativelyreturned to her ocean home.

Briar had been found stranded on thebeach in Myrtle Beach in May of last year.She was emaciated and severely anemicand her vital signs were dismal. Briar wasalso covered in barnacles as a result of herlethargic state while in the ocean. Onceadmitted to the Aquariums Sea TurtleHospital, prognosis of her survival wasquestionable and staff came to work eachmorning with fingers crossed she was stillalive.

Over the next six months, Briarresponded well to medical treatments andgained more than 50 pounds, puttingher back in a healthy weight range. Butsoon after, staff and volunteers noticedthat Briar was having trouble findingfood in her tank. Aquarium veterinarianDr. Shane Boylan examined Briars eyesand discovered that she had developed

cataracts, which cause blindness.Mullet Hall hosted The Charleston Summer Classics, a AA-rated hunter/jumper horse show put on by the Classic Company, from July8 through July 19. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the event was a 10-day long celebration of the equine form, as this powerful photo

illustrates. New this year were two Grand Prix in addition to hunter, jumper and equitation events.

PHOTO BY RALPH SECOY

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Kiawah Town CouncilMeeting, June 3, 2014

Mayor Lipuma called the meetingto order at 2 p.m. Te minutesof the May 6 meeting were

approved unanimously.Citizens Comments

Elisa Cooper, General Manager ofFreshfields Village, requested Councilreconsider the decision by Ways andMeans to remove $75,000 from its 2015budget. She requests that funding bereinstated for this coming year to providea satellite Visitors Bureau and Sherriffsoffice in Freshfields Village. Cooper saidCVB does not have enough funding topay rent on the property, but it will staffthe location along with the necessaryfurnishings and electronics.

Kalista Woodbrigde, an annualvacationer, spoke to her concerns regardingthe installation of new electricity metersby Berkley Electric. She said BerkleyElectric Cooperative plans to make afundamental change to the electric systemthat will have serious implications. Tey

will begin converting the mechanical-analog system into a digital Smart Gridsystem. She noted the digital meters willsend out pulsed signals of electrical datausage along the power lines and back toBerkeley Electric. She stated the digitalmeters will be capable of gathering dataof activities within the home. She believesthat these meters are dangerous andthreaten property, privacy, security andhealth. Te changes are scheduled to bemade in August and will affect Johns

Island District, which includes Kiawah,Seabrook, Wadmalaw and Johns Island.

Wendy Kulick stated at a previousmeeting the developer notified the ownthat it would be writing a letter to theSupreme Court to ask them to issuea third ruling on the development ofCaptain Sams Spit and requested the

own write a similar letter. She notedthat since no letter had been presentedthat the own did not comply with therequest. She also asked if the own hada copy of the developers letter or if ithad any knowledge if the letter was ever

written. Mayor Lipuma stated he had noknowledge of any letter the developer sentto the Supreme Court. He acknowledgedthat there had been another issue witherosion that had become a potential safetyissue, but as of this point the own hasnot sent or received any letter with respectto the issue.

Kulick noted that the acquisition ofadditional new land for a new ownHall had been on Council ExecutiveSession Agenda for the last six to nine

months. She questioned if the own hadmet or discussed with the Community

Association the possibility of the purchaseor lease of this building in the event of amove. Mayor Lipuma answered Yes andthat was all he could say.

Old BusinessSecond Reading of Ordinance 2014-

07, to adopt Fiscal Year 2014-2015Budget.

Mayor Lipuma said a public hearingwas held May 27, 2014 and no publiccomments were received. He also statedthat at the May 27 Ways and MeansCommittee Meeting a majority voteapproved the deletion of $75,000 forthe CVB Satellite office in Freshfields.Councilmember Richard Murphy said in

response to the comment made by ElisaCooper, that members should give furtherconsideration to the application for theCVB office in light of the new informationthat rent on a satellite office was not anallowed expenditure of the v isitors bureaufunding.

Te motion was approved 3-2, withCouncil members Patch and Murphyvoting no.

New BusinessSt Johns Fire District

Mayor Lipuma said the own hadrequested that St Johns Fire District makea presentation of its budget for FY 2015,and that presentation was made at the May27 Ways and Means Committee meeting.Te presentation by Fire Commissioner

John Olson went through the budgetarybackground, outlook and completion ofthis years budget activities. He statedthat members requested information onstrategic planning as well as the budgetand that Fire Commissioner Craig Weaver

would make a presentation to Council.Weaver said that recent conversationswith Mayor Lipuma and Councilmember Labriola included differentFire Department Levels. He said it wasagreed to move the discussion to a moreappropriate forum and engage all membersof Council in an open conversation.

Weaver presented to Council aPowerPoint on what SJFD is doing toaddress Kiawahs concerns, to meet theexpectation of the residents of Kiawah,and to earn the confidence of communitiesit serves.

In his presentation, Weaver discussedKiawah Islands concerns as being; wasthe Fire District being managed well;and did Kiawah have adequate influenceon the SJFD commission; and whetherthe Districts fire suppression capability adequacy and placement of resources,standard of cover was sufficient forKiawah Island.

Weaver stated that as a result of

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Mon, August 4

Municipal Court10:30 11:30 a.m.Kiawah own Hall

Tue, August 5

Town CouncilMeeting2 4 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wed, August 6

Town PlanningCommission WorkSession2:30 4:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Planning CommissionMeeting

3 5 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wed, August 13

Public SafetyCommittee Meeting

2 4 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Town PlanningCommission Meeting2:30 4:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Mon, August 18

Board of Zoning andAppeals4 5 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Tue, August 19

Livability Court

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Municipal Court10:30 11:30 a.m.Kiawah own Hall

Tue, August 26

Ways and MeansCommittee Meeting2 4 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

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the owns effort, the Commissionexpanded from seven to nine members,increasing the number of commissionersresiding in Kiawah from one to three.Te commissioners are recommendedby the Charleston County Council andappointed by the Governor.

Weaver explained that the St JohnsFire District is a special purpose district.He stated that the district is governed bythe fire commission and the fire chief isdelegated responsibility for managementof SJFDs operations and supervision ofstaff.

Weaver then reviewed the SJFD budgetand the proposed taxation increase togenerate the revenue to provide for theadditional staffing the District requires.He discussed the leadership, financialand operational challenges that are facedby the district, and the responses of theDistrict to those challenges.

Weaver discussed SJFD Strategy Studyand the involvement of the Kiawah ownCouncil as an important stakeholder.

Councilmember Murphy thanked

Weaver for the presentation and indicatedit included data that gives an idea of wherethe commission is going. Murphy statedhe believe transparency creates trust andencourages working more closely together.

Murphy questioned discrepancy in thebudget figures from the last presentationand requested a breakdown of thepersonnel increases. Weaver respondedthat the variance was attributed to a grantthat was included in one figure and thatall of the increases in personnel costs wereattributed to the additional staffing andrising health care and workmans compcosts. Weaver said that answers to theadditional questions would be researchedand responses forwarded to Murphy.

Emergency Services RFP Selection

Mayor Lipuma stated Councilmembersat the beginning of the year agreed thatEmergency Services needed to be reviewed.He said that Council directed Murphy and

Administrator Rucker to prepare a RFP inorder to select a consultant to assist theown in evaluating the emergency andpolice services provided to Kiawah.

Mayor Lipuma indicated that the ownreceived 5 responses to the RFP with feesranging from $45,000 to over $110,000.Te responses were reviewed by Ways andMeans to provide a recommendation toCouncil.

A rating system was created to reviewthe proposals with focus on the followingareas:

1: Qualifications

2: Experience3: Deliverables4: Understanding of RFP5: Cost vs ValueTe resulting recommendation from

Ways and Means was that the bid beawarded to PSSi. PSSi were the lowestqualified bidder and an amount of $50,000had been budgeted for this expense.

Councilmember Patch motioned toaccept the Ways and Mans Committeesrecommendation for the approval of theproposal from PSSi in the amount of$44,850 to perform the owns EmergencyServices review. Te motion was secondedby Murphy.

Labriola said he felt the subject held

exceeding important and suggested thatthere be a kick off meeting held oncethe contract is initiated. Te meeting

with the consultant should be attendedby Council along with representative ofthe Fire District and the community atlarge. He said he supported eth proposaland encouraged the transparencies opendiscussions would provide.

Te motion passed unanimously.A SAFEBuilt Contract Amendment

to perform the owns building permittingand inspections was unanimouslyapproved.

A Debris Monitoring Agreement withAtkinsto extend the terms of the debrismonition agreement for an additional year

was unanimously approved.An Amendment to the Debris

Reduction Site Agreement Amendmentwith Haulover Creek DevelopmentCompany to allow the burning ofvegetative debris on Kiawah Island GolfResort using prescribed burning methodsallowed by DHEC was unanimouslyapproved.

Committee ReportsMurphy stated a Public Safety

Committee meeting was to be held June11 to focus on the clinical analysis doneby Dr. Scott Parker of the data of the 158EMS calls that occurred on the Island in2013.

Councilmember Johnson reported thatthe Ar ts Council 2014-2015 season eventsprogram has been set. Te program willhave fewer, but bigger events. Johnsonsaid many have read the reviews in thePost and Courier that acknowledge thehuge success of Rene Marie at Spoleto.Rene Marie is scheduled to appear onKiawah in February. Other events on theschedule will be:

A mix of jazz and chamber withrockin Jason D. Williams

A Jerry Lee Lewis kind of music Etienne Charles playing Caribbean

jazz

Lowcountry Voices A Gospel and Gullah songs group Classical pianist Di Wu and more Pure Teatre returns Art films and piano bars returnTe newly formed Cultural Events

program will include: Te ballet Te Charleston Symphony

Orchestra A Shake, R attle & Roll Moranz

production Blues Jody Carmichael broadcast on

130+ radio stationsJohnson stated she attended the Board

of Governors meeting of the Charleston

Visitors Bureau. She reported the big topicwas tourism in Charleston, addressingresidents concerns with the quantity oftourists as it affects their quality of life.

Johnson indicated that d iscussion was totarget advertising and events, matchingthe attraction of tourists to the city andcommunity. She stated that also discussed

was that growth is beyond capacityrequiring the need to curb growth forthe sake of growth and targeting thepromotion of tourism that blends betterto the community.

Town Administrators ReportRucker reported staff is preparing

a Sea Funds application in CharlestonCounty for FY2015 that is due June 11.Tey are proposing the curbing projectfor the Parkway or funding throughthe County ransportation tax dollars.Rucker reported the own has submitted

reimbursements requests to the Countyfor previous projects that have beencompleted.

Rucker reported that the own wascontinuing to work with the BeachwalkerPark staff as well as Charleston CountyDeputies to manage beachgoer trafficalong Beachwalker Drive on weekendsand holidays. She noted that there will bedeputies staffed for the weekends during

the summer months.Rucker acknowledged the owns

finance staff for their successfulcompletion and submission of theComprehensive Annual Financial Reportand the Popular Annual Financial report.She stated that both have been submittedto the Government Finance Officers

Association for review and another yearbeing recognized with an award for thehighest level of financial reporting formunicipal governments.

Mayors ReportMayor Lipuma added comments to the

previous discussion of curbing along theParkway by stating that there are areasalong the roadway, especially in the curves,that continually have damaged grass and

vegetation. He stated that it has become aperpetual problem to replace the sod even

with the addition of rocks mixed with thesoil. Mayor Lipuma stated that during theinitial design of the Parkway project ithad been the owns intent to have a curbalong the entire length. Unfortunately, it

was in the opinion of the Architectura lReview Board that the curbing would notfit with aesthetics of the Island.

Mayor Lipuma also commented on thebeach traffic along Beachwalker Drive.He stated that the felt Ms. Rucker, along

with the owns Code Enforcementofficers and the deputies, have done agood job in getting a handle on managingthe traffic as not to be an annoyance.He stated that the main issue is trafficbacking up on Beachwalker Drive whenthe park parking lot is ful l. Mayor Lipumastated the traffic backup had prompted asystem of posting notices at the cornerof Beachwalker/Kiawah Island Parkway,

at the roundabout, and the possibility ofusing an illuminated sign further inlandto warn when the parking lot is full.

Council went into Executive Sessionduring which no decisions were madeand no votes taken. Te meeting wasadjourned at 5 p.m.

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St Johns FD gets new digs

BY JAMES GHIFor The Island Connection

he grand opening of St. Johns FireDistrict Headquarters was a hugesuccess. Te event took place July

14, 2014 from 4 to 6 p.m. Te monthlycommissioners meeting took place afterthe grand opening.

Te new headquarters building places

all administrative, training and fireprevention personnel under one roof.Since 1961 the administrative arm of theSt. Johns Fire District has operated out ofa 960 sq. ft. building. Te new buildingis 10,000 sq. ft. providing plenty of roomfor the fire district to grow.

St. Johns Fire Chief Colleen Walz cuts the ribbon to open the departments brand new

headquarters building on Main Road.

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Last chance formusic on the green

F R E E M U S I C F O R E V E R Y

G E N E R A T I O N F R I D A Y S , 6 - 9 P. M .

BY KERRY WELCHFor The Island Connection

Want a great way to wrap upyour summer with the family?August is the last month for

Music on the Green, which features livemusic every Friday night from 6-9 p.m.on Te Village Green. Dance, laugh andhave fun under the stars during these free,family friendly concerts.

August schedule:

August 1: Grooveown knowshow to get the party star ted. Youwont stop dancing once they star t.Te premier do-it-all play it allband will have you up on your feetplaying your favorite current hits.

August 8: ravis All ison Band is asoulful three-part vocal harmonywith a blend of electric and acousticguitars creating a live Americanarocknroll show like no other.

August 15: Bradford Station wasfounded by Charleston native BradHenty and has been recognized asSouth Bay Blues Awards Best New

Band. Enjoy his blues songwritingand guitar improvisation witheverything in between.

August 22: CoastRunnerBand formed on the beaches ofCharleston, SC this fun upbeatband will have you dancing thenight away playing a mix of Beach,Funk, R&B and Soul.

August 29: Palmetto Soul willentertain you all night. Fromtheir first song to their last lettheir soulful horns lift you tonew heights. Teir eclectic blendof Pop, Jazz, R&B, Classic Rock,Soul and Country is sure to keepyou entertained.

Guests are encouraged to bring a beachchair or towel, and food and beverage willbe available for purchase. Music on theGreen is sponsored in part by the ownof Kiawah, Barrier Island Marine andCharleston Magazine.


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Charleston

Culinary Tours

combine the best

of Charleston

history,

cocktails and

food with unique

tours that

highlight the

Lowcountry.

BY LORI DIXSONFor The Island Connection

Charleston Culinary ours presentsthe second Fresh at the FarmDinner on August 3 at Geechie

Boy Farm, Edisto Island, SC. ChefStephen Tompson of Prohibition andChef Joe DiMiao of Stars Restaurant

will set the scene for a true farm-to-table experience. Te dinner structure is

a cocktail hour and hors doeuvres from5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and then a family-styledinner from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. icketsare $75/person and may be purchasedat www.charlestonculinarytours.com.Te final dinner inthe 2014 series will beheld on November 2 atCelestial Hills Farm inHuger, SC.

With years ofhands-on experiencein a variety ofdifferent kitchens andatmospheres, ChefStephen Tompson hasbeen able to really lethis creativity shine atProhibition. For Chef

Tompson, the art ofpreparing food is morethan just a job or evena passion as its a wayof life. As classmates at the Art Instituteof Charleston, Tompson and Chef JoeDiMaio and have always enjoyed a closerelationship and supported one anotheras each worked up through Charlestonsculinary ranks. Known for innovation inthe kitchen and a commitment to usingfresh, locally sourced ingredients, ChefDiMaio jumped at the opportunity toco-host one of the dinners in the series.

Geechie Boy Farm proprietors Greg

and Betsy Johnsman returned to theEdisto Island family farm in 2003,growing a variety of vegetables. In 2007,they acquired a 1945 gristmill and aftersome trial and error began producinggrits and cornmeal. Gregs commitmentto traditional milling techniques has beenembraced by chefs across the Lowcountry.

Geechie Boy products are now served inmore than 40 restaurants around SouthCarolina and are shipped nationwide.

Charleston Culinary ours combinethe best of Charleston history, cocktails

and food with uniquetours that highlightthe Lowcountry. EachCharleston Culinaryour visits severaldifferent restaurants,bars or the FarmersMarket to combineelements of a historicaltour with a culinaryadventure. Te foodand drinks on the toursare chosen by variousrestaurant and bar

partners and feature anarray of eclectic dishesand concoctions thatprovide insight into

Charlestons cuisine and cocktail scene.On each tour, guests will not only havean opportunity to sample some of theLowcountrys finest offerings, but also tomeet the owners, chefs and mixologistsbehind Charlestons impressive culinaryand bar innovations.

For additional information about theFresh at the Farm Dinner Series, please visitwww.charlestonculinarytours.com/fresh-at-the-farm-dinner-series.

Prohibition and Starsconverge at

Geechie Boy FarmC H A R L E S T O N C U L I N A R Y T O U R S

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Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club celebratescompletion of Florence Crittenton Garden

BY SUE HOLLOMANFor The Island Connection

On a beautiful spring afternoonmany of those who helped in therenovation of the backyard garden

at Florence Crittenton were gathered tocelebrate the hard work that went into thi smajor project. Te new patio was filled

with celebrants and the new deck was thestaging area for those who entered thebackyard garden. Te recently laid paths

allowed around plantings let the guestsstroll and admire all the aspects of thistotally redone back yard garden. Tisformerly neglected space has become a

welcoming, shady venue for the womenwho live at the Florence Crittenton home.

Te Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange ClubChild Abuse Prevention Committeetook the lead in planning and developing

this project. It turned out to be a hugeundertaking, but with an outpouringof support from suppliers, the Isle of

Palms Exchange Club and the oversightprovided by John Sandy the ProjectCoordinator, the work was completed bythe May 1 target date. Te master plan forthe garden was developed by Don Smith,and Bob Mason, Chair of the Child AbusePrevention Committee, spearheadedcontacting businesses and contractors forhelp.

We received at least $25,000 worthof labor or supplies from the following:

All Season Landscape, Ansel LandscapeGardeners, Balloon Smiles, BannwartFamily, Beauty Unlimited, George CBirlant Co., Buck Lumber, ChurchCreek Nursery, Clemson Extension,C of C Sociology of Peace Class, CruzLandscaping, East Coast Electrical

Services, Fieldstone Center, GreenMeadow Nursery, Heges Restaurant,Hyams Garden Center, Marietti Fence Co,Natures Calling, Rawson ree Servicesand Murray ree Services, Regina GarciaDesigns, Sherwin-Williams, StrauchonPainting, P.J. Stratton, Sunnyside Farms,Van Smith Concrete Co. Don Dayand David Woodworth built a new deckleading into the garden. What a wonderfuloutpouring of help from our community.

Te Florence Crittenton Board of

Directors was there to welcome theworkers to the celebration. Te director,Lisa VanBergen thanked those who had

contributed expertise, materials, or fundsto make this project so special. It was theculmination of almost a year of hard work,but the results were more than worth theeffort.

Te Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange ClubChild Abuse Prevention Committee hassupported the work at Florence Crittentonfinancially for several years, but now theyhave also given the facility a lasting gift,one that will bring pleasure to all those

who use it for many years.

Robert Mason Commit tee Chair, Sue Holloman Committee member, Christine Sandy,

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Confronted with such a rare medical issue,Dr. Boylan consulted Dr. Anne Cookwith Animal Eye Care of the Lowcountry,and in April 2014, Dr. Cook led a teamin the surgical removal of the damagedlenses. Almost immediately after surgery,rescue staff could see a difference in Briarssight as she was able to track down and eather normal diet of cut fish as well as liveblue crabs, meaning she was finally readyto go home.

To track the progress of current patientsin recovery, visit the Sea Turtle RescueProgram blog at scaquarium.org. If youfind a sick or injur ed sea turtle contact theSCDNR sea turtle hotline at 800.922.5431.

The crowd awaits.PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

PHOTOS BY BARB BERGWERF

Above, Dr. Anne Cook, center, helps see her patient back

to her salty home. Right, Briar takes one last look before

she heads out to sea.

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Avoid driving while wetBY JAMES GHI

For The Island Connection

Ihad a typical day in the Lowcountry

yesterday. I was driving to the grocerystore to pick up a few items for dinner

when the average thunderstorm openedup above me. Te rain came quickly andwith the small bags blocking the streetdrains on Bees Ferry Road the drivingconditions became hazardous very quickly.Having over 35 years in the fire serviceI have been involved in several rescueswhere cars have stalled in deep water dueto flash flooding. Not wanting to be thevictim, I found a safe spot on a side streetto pull onto until the rain slowed and thewater was able to dra in off. While wa itingI observed car-after-car drive through theflooded street, some driving like it was80F with dry roads.

Driving is itself hazardous enough, andextra caution should be used when theweather is not optimal. It only takes about12 inches of water to disable a vehicle. Itonly takes about 2 inches of moving water(swift water) to push a vehicle off a road.Tink about it, if the conditions are bad foryou then they are bad for the emergencyresponders. Te danger to respondersis compounded by the fact they need tomake a rescue in the bad conditions.

Here a few tips to help you stay safe

under these conditions:

Dont ignore barricades by drivingpast them.

Avoid driving through standingwater. Standing water may washout the road and the true depthmay not be readily observable.

If you drive through water that isup to the height of the wheel rims,find a safe location to test yourbraking capability.

If you must drive throughhigh water, such as a severethunderstorm, drive slowly andsteady.

Find a safe location to pull off themain road, such as a side street,until the conditions improve.

If your car stalls, attempt to restartit. If the car will not start exit thevehicle if it can be done safely.

Call 911 if you have to remain inyour vehicle during high waterconditions.

However the best advice is to avoidpoor weather conditions. Put off your tripuntil the weather improves. It many casesit is just a typical thunderstorm that maypass quickly.


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Dont miss the chance to enjoy afree, family friendly movie atStarlight Cinema at Freshfields

Village before the series ends August 27.Catch movies like the Lego Movie andPlanes on the Village Green Wednesdaysat 8:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged tobring a beach chair or blanket.

August movie schedule:

August 6 Big Miracle (PG; 106min; 2012) Set in Cold War-era1988, Big Miracle tells the truestory of a small-town news reporterand a Greenpeace volunteer whoenlist the help of rival superpowersto save three majestic gray whalestrapped under the ice of the ArcticCircle.

August 13 - Lego Movie (PG; 101min; 2014) A lowly Lego figurejoins a group intent on battling anevil force after a case of mistakenidentity in this computer-generatedcomedy. Will Arnett, ElizabethBanks, Morgan Freeman, WillFerrell, Liam Neeson, and AlisonBrie head up the voice cast.

August 20 - Planes (PG; 92 min;2013) From above the world ofCars comes Disneys Planes, anaction-packed animated comedyadventure featuring Dusty, a planewith dreams of competing as ahigh-flying air racer. But Dustysnot exactly built for racingandhe happens to be afraid of heights.So he turns to a seasoned navalaviator who helps Dusty qualify

to take the defending champ ofthe race circuit. Dustys courage isput to the ultimate test as he aimsto reach heights he never dreamedpossible, giving a spellbound worldthe inspiration to soar.

August 27 - Remember the itans(PG; 114 min; 2000) A highschool football coach finds himselffighting for stakes much higherthan the State Championship inthis drama based on actual events.In 1971, a court order forcesthree high schools in Alexandria,Virginia, to integrate their studentbodies and faculties for the firsttime. As a result, Coach Bill Yoast,longtime head coach of the .C.Williams High School footballteam, is asked to step down, andHerman Boone is appointed toreplace him as the schools firstblack faculty member. Te newcoach is hardly welcomed withopen arms, either by the schoolsstaff or the students, and the newlyintegrated team is full of playerswho have little trust or respectfor one another. But Boone isdetermined to put a winning teamon the field -- its how he approachesthe game, and his future dependson it. Against long odds, Boonehelps his team overcome distrustand misunderstanding of theircoach (and each other) as theybecome a gridiron force to be

reckoned with.

Final month of free,outdoor movies

BY KERRY WELCHFor The Island Connection

ARTs & events Lucky Dog

Can you be Brutusforever family?

BY ANNA WILLFor The Island Connection

After more than 470 days in Pet

Helpers care, the no-kill shelter iscalling on the communitys support

to help find a forever family for stafffavorite, long-term resident, Brutus.

Te no-kill shelter has housed and caredfor Brutus since March, 2013. o-date, this6-year-old errier Mix has seen 2,334 ofhis fellow Pet Helpers rescue animals enterforever homes, and received thousandsof dollars in care. Tis gentle giant hasundergone months of specialized trainingwith K9 Good Manners, and requires ahome in which he will be the only pet. Stafffeel that Brutus would thrive in an activehome with older children and would behappiest with access to a fenced-in yard.

Brutus is a very special dog, said CEODonna Casamento. Pet Helpers believes

that he will make some family incredibly

lucky. For this reason, we are committed to

launching a thorough search for the foreverfamily he deserves.

As a no-kill shelter, Pet Helpers oftenencounters animals that are simply, andunfortunately, overlooked by potentialadopters. Adding to this, some animalsrequire special care to ensure that they arebehaviorally and medically prepared foradoptive families. For animals like Brutus,this additional care has given him a secondchance at finding a forever home; PetHelpers is asking the community to takethe next step with them and share Brutusstory.

Pet Helpers invites community membersto learn about adopting Brutus, donatingto his fund, or contributing to his search byvisiting their website, www.pethelpers.org.

PHOTO BY FAITH PECORELLA PHOTOGRAPHY


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Lights out for loggerheadsH O W Y O U C A N H E L P T H E B E L O V E D

E N D A N G E R E D S P E C I E S

BY SCDNR

For The Island Connection

he S.C. Department of NaturalResources asks coastal visitorsand residents to keep Lights Out

for Loggerheads. Loggerhead sea turtles(Caretta caretta) are present on SouthCarolinas barrier islands from Maythrough October. From May through

August, loggerheads come ashore todeposit approximately 120 eggs in a nestcavity in the dry sand dune system. Sixtydays later, loggerhead hatchlings emergefrom the nest at night and head to theocean. Nests hatch from July through the

end of October.Loggerhead hatchlings are vulnerable

to disorientation by artificial lights. Whenloggerhead hatchlings emerge from theshell, they are attracted to the blue andgreen wavelengths of celestial light thatare naturally reflected off the ocean. Teyuse this natural light to navigate from thenest toward the ocean.

If artificial light on the beach isbrighter than the natural ocean horizon,the hatchlings will head toward this

artificial source, says Michelle Pate, Seaurtle Coordinator for DNR. Light fromstreetlights, exterior lights on commercialestablishments and beachfront homes canall disorient hatchlings. People on or nearthe beach carrying flashlights or lanternsand bonfires can also disorient loggerheadhatchlings.

Disorientation of loggerhead sea turtlehatchlings results in increased mortality.Disorientation makes hatchlings morevulnerable to nocturnal predators anddesiccation.

While crawling the wrong way onthe beach, hatchlings exhaust valuable,

limited energy that is needed to swimoffshore, Pate advises.Hatchlings need energy once they reach

the ocean to swim to dense floating rafts ofseaweed found as far as 60 miles offshore.Tey use the seaweed as camouflage toprotect them from predators. Te seaweedis also home to small crustaceans thatloggerhead hatchlings eat to replenishtheir energy.

Loggerheads are listed as threatenedunder the Endangered Species Act andare protected by federal and state laws.If a sea turtle hatchling is disorientedby artificial light, the maximum federalfine for harming a threatened speciesis $25,000. County and local lightingordinances exist to protect sea turtles. osee a list of lighting ordinances in SouthCarolina, visit: www.dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle/volres/ordinances.pdf. Violating local orcounty lighting ordinances carry fines upto $500.

As coastal development continues toincrease, the number of disorientationevents may also rise. If sea turtle friendlylight fixtures and bulbs are used, thistrend can be reversed. o learn moreabout available sea turtle friendly productsvisit www.dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle/lights.

What You Can Do to Help SeaTurtles in South Carolina Obey local and county lighting

ordinances. Observe from a distance. If you

encounter a nesting turtle, do notshine lights on her or take flashphotography. Stay behind the turt leso she cannot see you. Lights andhuman presence can cause her toabandon her nest effort.

Do not touch or prod an animalto move. Stay out of the way as shecrawls back to the water.

urn off exterior l ights visible fromthe beach, dusk to dawn, from Maythrough October.

Close blinds and drapes onwindows where interior lights canbe seen from the beach or ocean.

No flashlights, fireworks or bonfireson the beach.

Fill in large holes dug on the beachat the end of the day because adultsea turtles and hatchlings canbecome trapped in them.

Remove beach chairs and otheritems from the beach and dunesat the end of the day that couldobstruct a sea turtle when nestingor emerging hatchling.

Adopt-a-Nest (www.seaturtle.org/nestdb/adopt).

If you encounter sea turtle hatchlings onthe beach or an emerging nest: Do not approach any sea turtle

hatchlings, give them plenty ofspace.

Do not carry, guide or help sea

turtle hatchlings to the ocean. Do not shine any lights on or take

flash photography of the hatchlings.Te DNR Marine urtle ConservationProgram (www.dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle)is responsible for managing andprotecting sea turtles in the state ofSouth Carolina. Tis program hasseveral al l-encompassing components:management, monitoring, research,and education. More specifically, thisprogram implements managementtechniques to mitigate activities thatmay impact sea turtles and providestraining and support to more than1,100 volunteers across the coast whoprotect nests and document sea turtlesthat wash a shore (strandings). DNRstaff members also perform necropsieson fresh dead strandings and respond tolive stranded animals in need of care.o support the SCDNR Marine urtleConservation Program: Donate (tax deductible) directly to

the program. Donations can be sentto SCDNR Sea urtle Program,PO Box 12559 Charleston, SC29422-2559

Purchase an Endangered SpeciesLicense Plate: www.dnr.sc.gov/admin/endangeredplate

Check-off for Wildlife whencompleting your tax returns. HelpSCDNR keep wildlife in your lifeby checking off your contributionto the Endangered Wildlife fundduring the tax season; www.dnr.sc.gov/admin/taxbreak.

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August 01, 2014Island Connection Calendar August 1

NGOING EVENS

ondaysrmers Marketop for Lowcountry produce, preparedds, crafts, specialty products and more atFarmers Market at Freshfields Village

m 4 to 8 p.m. until August 25.

onday Bridge Groupe Monday Bridge Group needs newyers. 9 a.m. at the Lake House. Forre information, please contact Lori

uenow at 843.768.2314 or Ilse Calcagno843.768.0317.

abrook Stitchers

Te Lake House, every Monday from 11a.m. - 1 p.m. For more inf ormation, contactDenise Doyon at [email protected].

TuesdaysKick it at BohicketFree family fun at Bohickett Marina, 6 to 9p.m. featuring music, face painting, balloonartists and a jump castle.

WednesdaysNickelodeon Character WednesdaysStarting June 4 your favorite Nickelodeoncharacters will be making specialappearances at the waterparks onWednesdays this summer. Catch themduring your visit to Splash Zone, Splash

Island, and Whirlin Waters AdventureWaterpark. Characters will makeappearances during regular park hours (10a.m. 6 p.m.); exact times will be availableon site.

Freshfields Village Outdoor Movie Series8:30 p.m., May 28-August 27. StarlightCinema offers free, outdoor movies onWednesdays. Bring a beach chair or blanket,pack a picnic and head to the Village Green.Tere will be new releases like Frozen andclassic family movies like Remember theitans playing this summer. Upcomingmovies include Te Smurfs 2, Hook,Despicable Me 2, Honey I Shrunk the Kids,and Te Nut Job. For more informationvisit www.freshfieldsvillage.com.

thursdayDive-in Movies at the Sanctuary pool andLoggerhead Grill on Kiawah IslandLoggerhead Grill at Te Sanctuary makes asplash with their rendition of Te Drive-InMovies. Familie s of all ages are welcomedto attend the weekly Dive-In Movie eventheld throughout the summer. Instead of

sitting in your vehicle or lawn chair in a bigopen field, weve opened our pool and chairsto all visiting guests and islanders to comesplash around or lounge as you watch.

FridaysPreschool ZoneFridays in April at 10:30 a.m., 351 MaybankHighway, Johns Island Regional Library.3-6 years old with adult. Call 843.559.1945for more information.

Music on the Green6-9 p.m., through August 29 at FreshfieldsVillage. Kiawah Island will be rocking withFreshfield Villages free weekly concertson the Village Green. Tese are familyfriendly live performances. Tere will berock, blues, jazz, country, soul, disco andevery genre in between. Upcoming concertsinclude Groove rain, Shelly Waters, ChrisCosby Group, Coconut Groove Band, andRubberband. Visit www.freshfieldsvillage.com for more information.

SaturdaysIrvin-House Vineyards on WadmalawIsland Sippin SaturdayHeld each week during the summer from12 to 4 p.m. Each Saturday, the winerywill showcase a di fferent local food vendorand musical group to entertain locals and

visitors. Te famous Irvin~House VineyardsWine-a-Ritas will be served on the patio.Te winery/distillery will offer tastings oftheir wines as well as their FireFly vodkas.Patrons will receive complimentary glassesduring both tastings. Lawn chairs andblankets are welcomed. For completeinformation call 843.559.6867.

Amys Place live entertainmentTe restaurant features live entertainmentwith Steve Joy (Jazz) every Saturday from 6 8 p.m. Special guest appearance s by AnnCaldwell singing R&B, Joe edesko, JohnStockdale and Shrimp City Slim.

HomegrownNew Johns Island Farmers Market. EverySaturday at 3546 Maybank HighwayJohns Island 9 a.m. 1 p.m. www.johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.

Charleston Farmers Market8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine in MarionSquare, 329 Meeting Street. A variety oflocal produce, plants, herbs and cut flowersas well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live

entertainment and an assortment of juriedarts and crafts from local artisans for visitorsto experience.

Summer Concert Serieson the Sanctuary Grand LawnShows begin at 5 p.m. on Saturdayevenings. Te Summer Concert Seriesis Kiawah Island Golf Resorts summerlive music lineup which will be held mostSaturdays at Te Sanctuary on the beautifulGrand Lawn overlooking the AtlanticOcean. Each concert is packed with familyfriendly entertainment and beachy, summermusic. Each concert will host a differentregional band for this complimentary event.

SundayLow Country BrunchAmys Italian Steakhouse every Su ndayfrom 10 a.m. 2 p.m. in August.

Ongoing

Lets alk About It - Fall SeriesRead the classic novel, watch theMasterpiece Teatre film and enjoy a livelylecture and discussion. Tis three monthseries hosted by Johns Island RegionalLibrary includes Rebecca, Te Woman inWhite, and Mansfield Park. Copies of thebooks may be obtained from the Reference

Desk. For more information, call 559.1945.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Shark Week kicks off at the SCAquarium.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

Summer Concert Series at Kiawah IslandGolf Resort5 p.m. Quiana Parlor & Te Shiny DiscoBall Band: From Jazz and Pop, to R&B andRock & Roll. At the Kiawah Island GolfResort.

Live Jazz Night with the Joy ProjectAmys Italian Steakhouse, 1001 LandfallWay Seabrook Island

Childrens Movie: Te Nut Job (all ages)2 p.m. An exiled squirrel finds himself backin the pack just in time to help them raid anut store that is also the base of operationsfor a series of human bank robberies! RatedPG; 85 min. Johns Island Regional Library.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

Spark a Reaction een Movie: CatchingFire (ages 12-19)2 4:30 p.m. Te second film in theHunger Games trilogy, Katniss Everdeenand Peeta Mellark become targets of theCapitol after their victory in the 74thHunger Games sparks a rebellion in theDistricts of Panem. Rated PG-13; 146 min.Johns Island Regional Library.

Play: Kids in the Kitchen Summer Series(all ages)5:30 p.m. Kids will learn and help toprepare fun and nutritious treats like fruitsmoothies and yogurt dips. Johns IslandRegional Library.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

Wine Wednesday1/2 Off Select Wines at Amys ItalianSteakhouse, 1001 Landfall Way SeabrookIsland.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

Yappy Hours4 8 p.m. You and your dog can m inglewith friends old and new, while e njoyinga festival-like atmosphere at James IslandCounty Park. Both events are free withgeneral park admission ($1 per person orfree with Charleston County Parks GoldPass). Beverages and food are availablefor an additional fee. Outside alcoholand coolers are prohibited. Live Music ByDreamland Band.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Art Show1 6 p.m. Wells Gallery hosts artistsJunko Ono Rothwell and Rick McClurepainting live at Wells Gallery is located at1 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island, SC29455. Cal l 843.576.1290, email [email protected] or visit ww w.wellsgallery.com for more information. Also Saturday.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Saturday Movie: Free Birds (all ages)2 p.m. Join us Johns Island Regional libraryfor a fun day at the movies. wo turkeysfrom opposite sides of the tracks mustput aside their differences and team up totravel back in time to change the course ofhistory- and get turkey off the holiday menufor good. Rated PG; 91 min. Johns IslandRegional Library.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

Te Center for Birds of Prey FamilyProgram1 p.m. a fun day of interesting activitiesfor all ages, learning about and enjoyingbirds and nature together, including handson interaction with avian bio-artifacts andarts and crafts to flight demonstrations andbehind-the-scenes tours of the restrictedAvian Medical Clinic. Our Bee Cause willoffer an insiders view of a working bee hiveplus a honey harvest and tasting. Wild BirdsUnlimited of Mt. Pleasant will providean exclusive offer on a special back yardbirding starter package, and kid-friendlyrefreshments will be available for purchase.Space is limited and advance purchase isrecommended. ickets can be purchasedonline at www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

Play: Kids in the Kitchen Summer Series(all ages)5:30 p.m. Kids will learn and help toprepare fun and nutritious treats like fruitsmoothies and yogurt dips. Johns IslandRegional Library.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

Live MusicOur own Neil Young, Joe edesco singingin the bar at Amys Italian Steakhouse, 1001

Landfall Way Seabrook Island.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Seabrook Island Garden ClubCome see what we are all about and mjoin the most popular club on ourIsland. We are beginning our 27th yeapresenting interesting and diverse progfrom Orchid growing to holiday decorOur gatherings are on the second Fridof the month at our Lakehouse with coand conversation starting at 9:30 a.m.reservations required and all are welco

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computer corner volunteer spotlight

Its time to goback to basics

D E S K T O P , L A P T O P ,

TA B L E T O R S M A R T P H O N E ?

BY BOB HOOPERFor The Island Connection

Some of this may be old hat to those

who have read my column over theyears but for newer readers I want to

go over some basic information that canhelp in determining the type of computeryou want or need, be it a Desktop, Laptop,ablet or even just a Smartphone. Eachtype has pros and cons so without furtherado lets explore each.

A desktop computer is your traditionalcomputer with a separate tower or box,monitor (V), keyboard and mouse. Tetower is the guts of the computer and hasthe hard drive, CPU (central processing

unit), DVD drive, connection to theInternet (NIC cardnetwork interfacecard), video/audio connections and USBconnections. It can also have specializedconnections such as extra monitor or Vtuner, removable hard drives, etc.

With a desktop computer, if yourmonitor goes bad you can just replaceit, same with keyboard or mouse. If thetower is damaged, again you can replace itand continue to use the monitor and otherexternal devices. Tere is a hybrid desktopthat is sometimes called an all-in-onein which the monitor includes the towerportion. I would caution against one ofthese as if the monitor portion goes badit is expensive to replace, it would becheaper to just buy another one. Withthe standard desktop you would just be

replacing the monitor, which nowadayswould be around $125. Desktops comein both Windows based and Apple (Mac).

You can still find Windows 7 desktopsonline from companies like Dell.

Laptops are your more common type ofcomputers nowadays and are just as strongand fast as their desktop counterparts,except in the very high end products.

A laptop combines the tower, monitor,keyboard and mouse into one compactdesign. Te touchpad replaces the mouse,the monitor is replaced by the LCD screen,and the hard drive/CPU are included. Tesizes vary from a netbook at about 11to huge 10-15lb, 19 monsters that rarelyleave a table. Once considered a bit lowon computing power and RAM (random

access memory) the modern laptop is abrute, even on the low end of pricing. Ifdoing simple email reading, some lightInternet surfing, basic word processing oneof the light 11 types is great to slip into apurse or small backpack. Some weigh lessthan 5lbs and yet provide everything you

would need for travel AND have a realkeyboard/touchpad. Again both Windowsand Apple are offered in an array of sizes

with the 15.4 size being a very commonsize. Same as desktops, you can still find

Windows 7 online.ablets and hybrid phablets (large

phones) are all the rage today and havea great place in your life. Many thingscan be accomplished using the tablet,

just watch one of the many V ads aboutthem! Im not sure I can use one to create

a symphony or draw a masterpiece butdealing with email, surfing the net, etc. is

a no-brainer. Rarely do I suggest Android,versus Windows, versus Apple productsbut in the case of ablets, for now, I stillsuggest going with the granddaddy ofthem all, the iPad. Yes its a bit expensivebut the service, use, and add-on products

just make it easier right out of the box.I would suggest you buy directly from

Apple, either online or through the Applestore downtown. Android makes somegreat tablets and the pricing can be wellbelow iPad but usually you need some helpgetting it set up, it can be a bit confusing.In the very near future it may be that the

Android tablet overtakes iPads but fornow personally I would stay with the iPad.Older versions of iPad, still new and soldby Apple, can be had well below the $499starting price for the latest version.

So we now come to smartphones. Wowhas the phone come a long way in a shortperiod. A smartphone can do about whata tablet and in some cases a laptop can, ina small product. In the smartphone worldboth Apple and Android based phones areabout equal for me. Te Galaxy versionof Android phones and the Apple 5 serieshave many similar features and in realitycosts are about the same give or take$100. Can a smartphone take the placeof a laptop or a tablet? Tey may be ableto produce the same data, i.e. a worddocument or even a spreadsheet, but the

size makes it rather hard to view an entiredocument at one time. Different ways toview the data, such as heads-up displaysare on the way but still the size limits the

way the data can be manipulated. I havetried the Windows based phone and fornow it just does not excite me, althoughthe integration of the Office products isseamless.

Can a person live with just a smar tphoneand ditch all the other stuff? I guess itcan be done but I think writing a letter orediting a spreadsheet could become rathertiresome. Do you really need a desktop,laptop, tablet and smartphone? I have allbut then again I am a geek for sure! I thinkthat in todays world a desktop is neededin a business environment where you wantthe data staying in the same place, whereasa laptop would do if you are constantlyon the go. A laptop does provide the realkeyboard and touchpad or the ability toadd an external mouse, most tablets offerthe virtual keyboard and touch screen. Atablet could suffice if all you are doing isemail/surfing the net but again could betiresome if you find yourself needing to

write that letter or do a spreadsheet. Bothcan be done, especially with an add-onkeyboard but a laptop would be ea sier.

For now I would suggest you stay withat least one desktop/laptop in the familyalong with the tablet and smartphones.Businesses still need to have the desktopsor laptops that make commerce flow.

As always if you have questions or need

help call Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 oremail [email protected].

Providing clothesand hope

INTERVIEW BY ZACHARY HUEYFor The Island Connection

My name is Shirley McDowelland I have been a volunteer withOur Lady of Mercy Community

Outreach for four years. I originally amfrom Atmore, Alabama, but decided tomove to Charleston after visiting here.Volunteering has always been a big partof my life. I enjoy volunteering becauseto me it is an opportunity to get to knowother people and help lift people up whoare feeling low.

I came to Our Lady of MercyCommunity Outreach through theadvice of a friend. I had quite a bit offree time so my friend suggested thatI volunteer there. I came and spoke

with the volunteer coordinator and sheassigned me to the clothing room. It hasbecome the perfect place for me because Iget to interact and laugh with the clientsselecting clothes, while also feeling like Iam making a difference.

It is important to me to bring a smileand a positive encouraging attitude to theclients. As a volunteer, you never know

what is going on in the lives of the peoplewe serve, which makes it extra importantto provide a positive atmosphere. Myfavorite part of the day is helping a clientthat you can tell life has gotten down.Tey come in with a sad face, or maybe

they feel embarrassed for needing help.I take that opportunity to comfort themand let them know this is a blessed placeto receive help, and let them know theydo not need to be ashamed for leaningon others when they need help. I like tospeak with them, tell some jokes, sharesome stories, and share the blessing thatguides Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach. Most of the time I find throughsharing myself I am able to send the clientson their way after receiving clothes with asmile on their face and joy in their heart.

Helping out here is the way I help mycommunity. I know there were times inmy life when the love of others and graceof God helped me, so when I volunteerI try to share that with the people wehelp here.

o someone who wants to volunteer Iwould say this is a fun place. I enjoy mytime with the other volunteers, the staff,and interacting with clients. On top ofhaving a good time, I know by puttinga smile on a persons face, or maybeproviding that bright spot in an otherwisetough time I am making a difference.

At Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach I help provide not only clothesbut also hope.


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roadtrips charleston

Unleashed in Athens, GeorgiaBY CAROL ANTMANFor The Island Connection

Youre nothing like your father.ake off your clothes and jumpin the water.

Tayer Sarronos teasing lyricsaccompanied our welcome toast as we beganour visit to Athens, Georgia. My husbandand I were ready for some adult fun. TeUniversity of Georgia is often rankedamong the countrys top party schools andthe towns motto is Life Unleashed so we

were hopeful wed find it here.Te Foundry Inn and Spa got the

good times rolling right away. Tis is thecity that famously birthed some of thecountrys best bands: R.E.M., WidespreadPanic, the B-52s and many others. Just afew steps from our comfortable room atthe hotel was the Melting Point. Everycity should have a venue like thi s one witha first-class sound system, a big stage anda room full of enthusiastic listeners of allages. Tere are outdoor seats for folks who

want to smoke or talk more loudly, a barwith Vs away from the stage and plentyof seats around the large dance floor as

well as a balcony perched above. As welistened to Tayers folky set we munchedon fish tacos from the menu that rangesfrom snacks to hearty meals.

We really appreciated that the musicstarts quite early. You can catch theheadliners and still be in bed beforemidnight. It was so fun and easy that we

went every night. Te club hosts plenty ofstellar local talent as well as national actslike Te Soul Rebels who rocked the housea couple of nights later with their explosiveNew Orleans brass sound. We never leftthe dance floor and couldnt believe ourluck in seeing this world-class band in

such an intimate venue as they stoppedin Athens on their world tournext stopFrance. And what a bargain! Admissionto the Melting Point was included in ourhotel charge and is otherwise only about$10. Wed return to Athens just to go tothe Melting Point again.

At Mamas Boy Caf, you can get twoessentials: a creative breakfast and lifeadvice. My colorful plate of vegetable hash

with a poached egg and hollandaise saucemade me reach for my camera before Itook a bite. Te menu invites diners tobe true Southerners and order a biscuitsandwich with eggs or fried chicken orchannel their inner child and go for the

warm breakfast chocolate cake. With ourbellies full, we selected a thought for theday from their fishbowl on our way out.Ive tried to take mine to heart: Good

judgment comes from experience andexperiencewell, that comes from poor

judgment.Hobnobbing with the friendly crowd

at the Athens Wine Weekend, manypeople commented to us that Athens isnot your typical college town. Te widerange of ages, the cool and funky vibeand the burgeoning creative industry havecontributed to a town of professionalsthat are very creative. It makes you dreamto live beyond what you imagined whenyou came out of college said MeredithMetcalf of the Classic Center whichhosted some of the weekends events.

Te Wine Weekend is a fundraisereach January for the Cultural Foundation

which provides scholarships, buys art and

makes grants to cultural organizations. Itbegan with a classy Amuse Bouche where

we sampled several wines including theSea View Ridge Pinot Noir which wasdescribed as not your uesday night wine.Tis is the we-just-got-engaged wine. Tenext afternoon almost 1,000 people cameto the wine tasting and a sold-out crowdenjoyed the Gourmet Dinner that evening

where shrimp timbale was the first of sixcourses highlighting the citys best chefs.

Meanwhile, we were exploring thetowns other attract ions. Since the Bulldogs

werent playing football that weekend,nothing was very crowded. At certaintimes of year, its all about those Dawgs.

We especial ly enjoyed the 313-acre StateBotanical Garden where we wandered the

hiking trails amid the frost-covered trees.Te towns North Oconee Greenwaydrew my husband for a morning jog andI wandered the pretty downtown where16 neighborhoods are on the NationalRegister and history is around every turn.Stately columned houses, many withhistoric markers, abound. Te University

was the first state college in the countryto be chartered in 1785 and the campus isparticularly charming. Scattered amid thegrand architecture are occasional funkysculptures made from found objects,many inspired by bulldogs of course. Itsall part of Athens Dawg-as-muse attitudeto loosen up your col lar and enjoy.

Thayer Sarrono on stage at the Melting Point.

The vegetable hash breakfast at Mamas Boy.

Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog Publishing. Each month the columnpresents adventurous, interesting destinations within a few hours drive of Charleston. CarolAntmans passion for outdoor and artistic experiences has led her to exotic and nearbydestinations far and wide. For suggestions, comments and to view more images please seewww.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com


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Duck Quesadillas with Chipotle Mayonnaise

BY MARILYN MARKELFor The Island Connection

Wine PairingPair with Rundquist 1448 or Taliano Roero Riserva

For this recipe of duck and chipotle, we are aiming for a boldly flavorful

wine with qual ities that will resonate with the ingredients of the dish.Te combination of rich smoked duck with chipotle is just beggingfor a red with savory notes of bacon, berry cobbler, and you guessedit smoke. Tese bold, rich flavors can be found in Rundquist 1448,a red blend that is a favorite of ours for its smoothness. Tis wine pairsperfectly with any kind of BBQ, by the way. A second option, thealiano Roero Riserva, is a Nebbiolo wine from the Piemonte region ofNorthwest Italy. A cousin of the famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines,Roero produces wines of similar quality at a much friendlier price.Look for earthy flavors here - smoke, leather, licorice, and savory spicesat the fore, with firm tannins and surprisingly bright acidity. Grab acouple of bottles for your cellar, too, as this wine will age beautifully.

Ingredients cup mayonnaise cup yogurt1 teaspoon lemon juice1-2 teaspoons chipotle chile in adobo

sauce, minced3 cups Cantal cheese, or other mild

melting cheese like cheddar2 cups smoked duck breast , thinly sliced2 piquillo peppers, thinly sliced cup red onion, minced8 (8-inch) flour tortillasolive oil

Directions1. Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon

juice and 1 teaspoon chipotle chile. asteand add more chile if desired. Set aside.

2. Combine cheese, duck, peppers andonion in a medium bowl. Fill half tortillawith filling , divided evenly. Press otherside of tortilla over and brush both sideswith oil.

3. Heat skillet over medium heator panini press over high heat. Cookquesadillas on both sides until crispyand golden. Serve with adobo-chipotlemayonnaise.

Marilyn Markel, Culinary Director at Southern Season, developed a lifelong passionfor food while l earning f rom her grandmother in the kitchen as a child . In 2013, she wasprivileged to act as a judge for the James Beard Cookbook Awards and attended the JamesBeard Book and Broadcast Awards Ceremony in New York City. Markel began developingSouthern Seasons Cooking School over a decade ago and has helped develop the store into afood des tination and nat ionally-recognized culinary center host ing over 300 classes a yearfor seasoned and novice cooks.

Smoked duck is a delicacy to behold. Tis takes a quesadilla to a new level withsome delicious melting cheese. Tis will be a new favorite.


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arts & events

Junko Ono Rothwell and Rick McClurepaint live at Wells Gallery

BY EMILY WAGNERFor The Island Connection

On August 8 and 9, from 1-6 p.m., Junko Ono Rothwell and Rick McClure willbe at Wells Gallery at Kiawahs Te Sanctuary to visit with guests, discuss theirworks, and pa int live.

Junko Ono Rothwell received her art degree from Okayama University in Japan,and soon after came to the United States and attended art classes at Cornell University.Rothwells cultural heritage can be seen in her use of space and shapewhich echoes

Eastern art, yet her color palette is stronglyinfluenced by her American art experience.She uses bold bright colors in contrast to

the more delicate tones often associatedwith Asian art.When I was an art student in Japan, I

used darker colors. But after I moved tothe U.S., I often went to museums whereI learned to use brighter colors, Rothwellsaid. She uses color to bring out the mood,movement, and energy of her works.

An award winning Plein Air painterand teacher, Rick McClure has beenpainting professionally for more than 25years. Troughout his career he has enjoyedsuccess with a variety of media includingcontemporary watercolor and large acrylicfigurative works.

However, his true passion is found incapturing both cityscape and landscapeen plein air. Many of his on location gemsstand on their own while others form thebasis for larger studio works, all of whichsparkle with spontaneity. He is a currentresident of Oklahoma, but travels widelyfor his artistic inspirations. McClure is a member of the Oil Painters of America, asignature member of the National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters and theAmerican Impressionist Society.

Rothwells vibrant paintings of Kiawah will join McClures soft landscapes in thistwo day show.

Wells Gallery is located at 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island, SC 29455. Call843.576.1290, email [email protected] or visit www.wellsgallery.com for moreinformation.

Rick McClure - Big Sky/ Low Country, 30x40, Oil on linen

Junko Ono Rothwell - Birds at Kiawah,

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daily

Taking mentorship to a new levelJ O H N S I S L A N D A R C H I T E C T S A N D B U I L D E R S

C H A N G E S H A N D S , R E TA I N S H E A R T

BY COLLEEN TROYFor The Island Connection

Adesign-build company withdecades of experience in theLowcountry is changing hands in

a unique way.Wally Seinsheimer founded Dolphin

Architects and Builders in 1990, ultimatelybuilding a collection of fine homes valuedat over $200 million. At about the time thebeloved local philanthropist and executive

was ready to retire, a young business manraised his hand to help.

Earlier this month, Christopher Ibsenstepped in as owner and chief executiveof Dolphin. Armed with years of localexperience (including successful stints atPiggly Wiggly Carolina Company andPorter-Gaud School), an MBA from Duke

University and experience in constructionmanagement, hes ready to lead Dolphinthrough the coming decades.

But he wont do it alone; a key part ofthe sale was Seinsheimers agreement to stayon for three years in an advisory capacity.

A similar model was recently tested in aKansas community where a new generationof business leaders are encouraged to buyestablished businesses, and founders arerequired to stay involved for at least a year.

Wally has been a valued mentor of mine

for nearly 18 years, said Ibsen. Ive alwaysadmired him personally, and respected thebusiness and brand he built with Dolphin.In exploring a new opportunity for mycareer, this made perfect sense.

Christopher has terrific business savvyand drive, said Seinsheimer. He feelsas I dothat this company is all about itsreputation, and its people. He deeply valuesthe existing team, and having him here toguide Dolphin through future changesgives me the confidence to start the nextchapter of my life.

Located on Johns Island, Dolphinemploys eight full-time professionals andnumerous subcontractors. Homes designedand built by Dolphin typically range in

value from $750,000 to $2.5 million,and can be found throughout the greaterCharleston market.

Tere is no signature Dolphin style,Ibsen said. Rather, the homes we buildreflect their owners. We listen closely totheir wishes, and bring them to life. Wallyassembled a great design-build team tomake those dreams real; Im thrilled tocarry on the tradition, with continuedguidance f rom the founder.

Wally Seinsheimer and Christopher Ibsen of Dolphin Architects and Bui lders.


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daily

Ladybugs, children andsnow cones, oh my!

STAFF REPORTThe Island Connection

Hundreds of childrenscattered throughoutMagnolia Plantation and

Gardens Saturday, July 26, freeingnearly 150,000 ladybugs in theLowcountrys largest one-time releaseof the beneficial beetle.

Chris Smith, Magnolias NatureCenter director, said ladybugs arenatural predators to harmful insectssuch as aphids, scale insects and othersmall insects.

Snow cones, popcorn, lizards andflying beetles made for an excellentmorning for the youngsters, despitethe intense sun. Te garden was filledwith the delighted squeal s of childrenas they found the perfect spot torelease their bugs, and also cameacross other interesting creatures,including a hungry tortoise, a friendlyboa constrictor, numerous alligatorsand far too many banana spiders.

Rose, 3, inspects a ladybug whose getting a little too friendly. Children release the benefcial bug in Magnolia Plantation.

Above, each participant was given a container of pre-cooled ladybugs to distribute

throughout the plantations grounds. Below, Dozer, the African Spurred Tortoise,

enjoyed a day out on the grounds while children got a chance to pet him.


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Answer:Water-spiderorchid,Habenariarepens

mystery plant

A real crowd-pleaser

BY JOHN NELSONFor The Island Connection

PHOTO BY LINDA LEE

Which plants display the showiest,most flamboyant flowers? Somewill insist that they are the

various orchid species. Te orchid familytruly is a giant group, easily the largest

plant family in the world, in terms ofnumber of different species. Orchids as afamily cover the earth--almost. Tey areindeed known from all but the coldestparts of the planet. Many are epiphytic,or growing on the branches of trees, butquite a large number, too, are terrestrial,at home on the ground. (Some are evenweeds.) Orchids typica lly have sheathingleaves on the stems, which are alternating,one at each node. Tere is a tremendousvariety of flower shapes, but they allfollow a basic theme. wo very interestingthings for some people to realize are thatorchid species arent all tropical, and thatthere are plenty of these species that donthave big, showy corsage-quality blossoms.In fact, some of these species have flowersthat are very tiny and inconspicuous.Something else: all orchid species producea dry capsule as a fruit, and it will bepacked with lots of lots of extremely tinyseeds: probably the smallest seeds of anyplant group.

Native, or wild, orchids are always acrowd-pleaser. In the Southeastern USA,there are plenty of different native orchidspecies, and some of these have relativelylarge, spectacular flowers. Among thesestriking orchids are the lady-slippers,grass-pinks, whorled pogonia, rosebudorchid, bog-rose, and showy orchis. Otherorchids in our area have flowers that area bit more modest. Tis weeks MysteryPlant is a species in the latter group.

It is a bit unusual in that it is aquatic,mostly seen in very wet places, often

in ditches or ponds, sometimes as acomponent of soggy, floating mats. (Forsome reason it seems to like golf-courseponds.) It occurs from southern Virginiaall the way to eastern exas, and then

south into South America. In our area,it is a fairly common wetland plant, butits often overlooked. Te stems bearmany leaves, and these tightly sheaththe stem. Te sword-shaped leavesthemselves are bright green, or sometimesyellowish. In fact, the flowers tend to begreenish, sharing the color of the foliage,and so the flowers tend to be somewhatinconspicuous.

Tese flowers are typical of orchids,though, in bearing three sepals and threepetals. Each of the two upper petals iscleft into a pair of narrow segments. Tethird, lowest petal is also deeply divided,but into three very narrow, wiggly, thread-like portions. Te whole effect of all this isthat the flowers, which are crowded into

a spike, appear something like little greenspiders crawling around.Te plants often develop slender, pale

runners, which can produce new floweringstems. Tis water-lover is blooming now,and will continue until frost. It can beexpected in just about all of the coastalplain counties of Georgia and SouthCarolina, and the more southern of thosein North Carolina.

John Nelson is the curator of the A. C.Moore Herbarium at the University of SouthCarolina, in the Department of BiologicalSciences, Columbia SC 29208. As a publicservice, the Herbarium offers free plantidentifications. For more information, visitwww.herbarium.org, call 803-777-8196,or email [email protected].


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