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Volume 5 Issue 7 July 22, 2011 FREE
Since May 2007
A
t 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, three
sea turtles made their way back
home being rehabilitated by the
Aquarium Sea Turtle Hospital at the
South Carolina Aquarium, in partnership
with the SC Department of Natural
Resources and the Charleston County
Parks and Recreation Commission.
Hundreds of onlookers at Beachwalker
Park on Kiawah Island watched in
support as the turtles were placed softly
on the sand and pointed in the direction
of the ocean.Te turtles were the center
of attention, and had a recovered from
some serious injuries.
Grice, a 66-pound juvenile loggerhead,
arrived at the Sea Turtle Hospital with
rotting skin ulcerations and leeches all
over the soft tissue. She recovered from
her skin issues and anemia extremely
quickly.
Lisa, a 68-pound juvenile loggerhead,
was caught on board the SCDNR
research vessel, RV Lady Lisa, with most
of her soft tissue void of the protective
keratin layer. She was admitted into the
Sea Turtle Hospital primarily because of
concern that this was the early stages of
the skin ulcerative disease that we have
seen so much of this year.
Bennett, the 76-pound adult female
Kemps ridley caught on the RV Lady
Lisa, had an unfortunate encounter with
a stingray barb that punctured deeply in
the soft tissue by the rear fipper. Other
than the puncture wound, this turtle was
extremely healthy which allowed her to
recover in just a month!
Young children from the community
held signs and cheered on their favorite
turtles. All three made it to the oceans
embrace and quickly swam from sight.
As they disappeared into the blue waters
of the Atlantic, Im sure they said thank
you in their own turtle way.
If you fnd an injured or stranded sea
turtle, please alert the SCDNR Stranded
Sea Turtle hotline at 1-800-922-5431.
Fond farewell
T hree T urT l es say goodbye
by liz King
Photo by Jamie Rood
www.islandconnectionnews.com
Town Flood Insurance
Te Town meets FEMA requirements
for an additional food insurance
rating. Councilmember VanDerwerker
wanted to know what other things
the town could do to keep the rating.
Town Administrator the town has done
everything it can do.
Councilmember Lipuma said that
KICA is responsible for maintaining the
network of roads that the town utilizes,
in the even they are damaged during
fooding.
Invasive Plant Study
Councilmember VanDerwerkersays
a study on invasive plants to the
island is needed to see what plants are
invading and how to handle them. An
advertisement for a vendor was placed
but only one person contacted him
on the issue. Dr. Joel Gramling, an
Assistant Professor of Plant Ecology
and Evolution at the Citadel, will take
on the study. He hosts the Lowcountry
Chapter of the SC Native Plant Society
at Te Citadel. Tis study is planned to
take one to two years to complete at an
estimated $25,000 cost. Te ultimate
goal is to rid the island of invasive
species and prevent their return. Te
motion was approved.
Police Protection
Te towns contract with Charleston
Country Police has been approved.
25% of the cost of the protection falls
on the town to pay. Tere are 2 shifts
of coverage with each shift having 2
deputies at roughly $25 an hour per
deputy. Tis amount has been budgeted.
Recycling Near Dumpster
It has been approved that a place for
recycling will be moved next to the
dumpster to make things easier on
residents and guests of Kiawah Island.
Te lease agreement with the utility
company is only $1 a year and they
welcomed the addition of a concrete slab
to be built to facilite the new receptacle.
Beach Driving Certifcation
Te Mayor has suggested that the
drivers of town vehicles allowed to drive
on the beach be certifed using a new
beach driving evaluation and guide he
has acquired from another location.
Councilmember VanDerwerker said it
behooves us to be as careful as possible.
Te motion passed.
Zoning Amendment
It has been conditionally approved that
accessory buildings be allowed on lots
of greater than 1,500 square feet and
only in back lots, without going through
special exceptions fling.
Overfow Parking for Beachwalker
It is in discussion to allow diagonal
parking instead of parallel parking
along Beachwalker drive to allow for
overfow parking during special events
and holidays at Beachwalker park.
Te Mayor suggests putting a code of
enforcement up and having an ofcer to
assist people with parking.
A concerned citizen who lives on
Beachwalker Drive addressed the
Council, stating that during the Fourth
of July people were parked in front of
her house and were leaving beer cans
and bottles, as well as driving all over
the vegitation that grows along the road.
She also mentioned that allowing them
to park there legally will only make
things worse. She said that she saw no
one issuing tickets or towing the illegally
parked cars. Te Mayor said that having
an ofcer out there will help with the
situation and that during major events
and holidays it would be hard to stop
people from parking along Beachwalker
Drive.
Environmental Committee
Meeting was cancelled, nothing to
report other than upcoming start of
invasive plant study.
Arts Committee
Te events plan for September through
January will be out soon. And the fnal
report for the season will be coming
soon.
Planning Commission
A survey on I-526 and the proposed
Greenway has met with positive results
and the town is ready to move forward
based on the majority of those in favor
of the project based on the survey.
Te Mayor hopes that this survey will
be enough to show that a majority
of people living in the area want the
roads. A concerned citizen addressed
the Council, saying that she has never
seen or taken a survey that used such
persuasive language in favor for the
roads, and that she was opposed to the
building of the roads and that she felt
that there were many others who felt
the same way. She said she was ofended
by the way the surveys used persuasive
language that left little choice for the
respondant but to be in favor of the
building of the roads. She is in favor of a
new survey with less persuasive language
and that it be redistributed throughout
the community to all of the residents.
Kiawah Island Council July 12, 2011
2 July 22, 2011
The Island
Connection
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publisher
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Ted Henderson
editor
ted@luckydognews.com
Blake Bunch
associate editor
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senior graphic designer
swan@luckydognews.com
Lori Dalton
sales manager
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Contributors
Capt. James Ghi
Bob Hooper
East Cooper Medical Center
Sam Reed
Liz King
Kristin Welch, DVM
John Nelson
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KIAWAH ISLAND TOWN HALL
21 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9166
Fax: 768-4764
SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN HALL
2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9121
Fax: 768-9830
Email:
lmanning@townofseabrookisland.org
JOHNS ISLAND COUNCIL
Meetings are held at the Berkeley
Electric Co-op located at 3351
Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.
Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113
CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
4045 Bridge View Dr, N Charleston
958-4700
CITY OF CHARLESTON
75 Calhoun St.
724-3745
Tuesday, July 26
Seabrook Island Town Council
All Town Council meetings will be held
at 2:30 p.m. at the Town Hall unless
noted otherwise on the Town bulletin
board.
Monday, Aug 1
Kiawah Environmental
Committee Meeting
3 p.m. in the Town Hall Council
Chambers
Tuesday, Aug 2
Kiawah Town Council Meeting
2 p.m. in the Town Hall Council
Chambers
Wednesday, Aug 3
Kiawah Town Planning
Commission Meeting
10:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Downstairs
Conference Room
Seabrook Planning Commission
Meeting 2:30 p.m. unless noted
otherwise on the bulletin board at Town
Hall.
Thursday, Aug 4
Town of Kiawah Arts Council
Meeting
3 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Rm.
Wednesday, Aug 10
Town of Seabrook Planning
Commission Regular Meeting 2:30
p.m. unless noted otherwise on the
bulletin board at Town Hall.
Monday, Aug 15
Town of Kiawah Board of
Zoning Appeals
4 p.m. Town Hall
Tuesday, Aug 30
Kiawah Island Ways and Means
Committee meeting
9:00am Kiawah Island Municipal
Centers 2nd Floor Conference Room
Letters to the editor...
Dear Editor,
2010 was the frst year that Charleston
County saved over 50% of the animals
that entered its shelters, fnding homes for
almost 55% of them. We are extremely
proud of the progress that has been made,
and yet, the animals of the Lowcountry
deserve even better. At the beginning
of 2011, Pet Helpers and the Charleston
Animal Society made a promise to the
animals that we would do all it takes
to fnd homes for them. Pet Helpers is
doing its part by intaking almost half
of its animals as transfers from the
Charleston Animal Society,animals that,
due to excessive numbers, were greatly at
risk of being euthanized. Tis is truly a
community efort, and quite an example
for the rest of the country.
Summer months hit hard in the animal
welfare community. Births are up, and
adoptions stagnate. It is imperative that
we create a sense of urgency to save lives
within the Charleston community. A
group of us returned from Joplin, MO last
week after a hugely successful adoption
event in which 745 animals found homes
in just two days! People came to Joplin
from over 22 states. Tey answered the
call to rescue those animals that were
victims of the devastating tornado in May.
Te experience was life changing and
awakening. Unfortunately, the truth is
that animals in the United States are in a
constant state of needing rescue, and they
rely on us to save them.
Tis summer, Pet Helpers urges you
to RESCUE. Save a life. Adopt. Make
room for one more. We have launched
adoption specials on all of our animals,
therefore making it easier than ever before
for anyone and everyone to take that leap
and save a life. We give you this promise
about our furry friends: they are friendly,
healthy, fully vetted, and will provide you
with a lifetime of love. Will you please
provide for them in return?
YOU have the power to make a
diference, Charleston. You ARE making
a diference! Te challenge is great, but
with your help well continue on the path
towards our goal of creating a no-kill
Charleston. Other communities around
the country have accomplished such a
feat, and were well on our way. Take a
trip toPet Helpersat 1447 Folly Road and
get to know us. We look forward toseeing
you this summer. Happy adopting!
Lauren Lipsey
Pet Helpers
Dear Fellow Islanders,
I would like to take this opportunity
to say farewell to all Seabrookers and
potential Seabrookers whom I have been
fortunate to welcome to out beautiful
island.
Due to downsizing and subsequent
reorganization, I will no longer be
connected to Seabrook Island Realty.
After 27 years I will miss all the people
who have crossed the threshold.
Now I will get busy and help our wild
fowers to make a comeback.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Ogden
Big Catch!
O
n Tuesday, July 5, 2011, Tom Stanek of Mutts and Jef Sportfshing reeled
in quite a catch. Tom and his crew caught 5 mahi-mahi weighing 25 to 30
pounds each and a 40 pound wahoo. Teir fshing boat spent nearly 12 hours
at sea to make the catch. Tom says its been a busy season and that they haul in good
catches about every other time they go out.
Toms son Jef Stanek said We do full day charters, about 12 hours. Tis years been
pretty steady. We go out 2 or three times a week. People have a great time. We have an
airconditioned boat with a bathroom inside.
For more information or to schedule a charter call Mutts & Jef at 868-1807 or visit them
online at www.muttsandjeffshing.com
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July 22, 2011
Exchange Club
Changes Hands
W
elcoming the new directors of the Exchange Club Sam Reed-Director in
charge of Communications and Publicity; Mike Todd-Director in charge of
Darkness to Light (prevention of child abuse); Jesse Love-Director; Roger
Steel-President-Elect; Kimber Smith-President; Mike Gorski-Secretary; Frank Carrese-
Director in charge of Membership; Laurie Burpee-Director in charge of the Telephone
Directory; Bob Mason-Director in charge of Programs; Mike Morris-Immediate Past
President. Congratulations, and good luck!
Tis is one of the most beloved of all
eastern North American trees, and nearly
everybody has heard of it. Funny thing
is, a lot of people wouldnt recognize its
leaves or fowers.
It is a tall giant of mature American
forests, with one of the straightest trunks
there is. Historical specimens, now long
gone, towered to nearly 200. Te bark
is deeply gray and furrowed on mature
trees. Young branches are smooth and
green, eventually revealing chambered
pith inside. Te scratched twigs are very
pleasantly fragrant, but rather bitter to the
taste. Te leaves, of course, are instantly
recognizable. A long petiole is topped by
a square-ish blade, this generally 4-lobed,
or cornered. Te apex of the leaf is
fattened, or even a bit indented. Tis leaf
looks something like a tulip fower in two
dimensions.
Te fowers, too, are somewhat like
tulips, and usually produced high enough
in the crown (on big trees) that they arent
commonly viewed, unless blown down in
a storm. Tree greenish sepals are at the
fower base. Nine (or so) green-yellow
petals are present, too, each of these with
a prominent orange blotch or crescent
on the inner surface. Plenty of pointed
stamens surround the base of a cone-like
arrangement of overlapping pistils, and
each of these pistils eventually produces
a dry, single-seeded fruit. Te fruits,
fallen on the forest foor are often eaten
by critters, but the survivors remain in the
seed bank several years before sprouting.
Tis species is whats called a forest
pioneer. Te seedlings are intolerant
of shade, and so young plants are not
encountered in forests of deep, closed
canopies overhead. Rather, the young
trees come up prolifcally in open areas,
usually caused naturally by large trees
fallen in storms, forming light gaps.
Te young ones also come up readily
after timbering operations, sometimes
forming nearly pure stands. As these
dense populations age, most of the trees
die out, so that in a recovered, mature
forest, large individuals of this species are
usually scattered.
It grows naturally from New England
to Lake Michigan, south to northern
Florida and Louisiana. It makes a great
street tree and grows rapidly, providing
excellent summer shade, and seems to have
few insect enemies. In its native range, it
grows well at many elevations, and well
into the lush slopes and higher terrain of
the Appalachians. Te national champion,
which has a trunk diameter of 9, is located
Mystery Plant 106
by John nelson
Mystery Plant continued on page 19
July 22, 2011
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Computer Corner
T
his issue, Im going to continue
to address emails and I wanted to
pass on some info about emails
that ask you to forward them to 10 friends
or as many as you can. Tey say negatives
things about those who do not forward
them. You feel guilty unless you pass on
this MOST important information.
Almost all emails asking you to
Forward them originated with a
spammer and are only used for the purpose
of harvesting valid emails. Once you
forward that email to your 10 best friends
it also forwards those emails addresses
right back to the spammer and he/she
now knows that is a valid email address
and can begin to send spam to it, and sell
the email address to other spammers. It
is a vicious cycle and can only be stopped
by YOU! Your email has already been
compromised by it being sent to you, but
you can prevent it from happening again.
If you just have to share the dire
information with others, PLEASE cut out
the info you want to pass on, insert it in
a new word document and then attach
that to a NEW email. You can then pass
on the info; even make it your own by
adding a comment or two. Please dont
start another you must forward chain.
Let the person you send it to determine
who they might share it with.
Lets stop this abuse and keep valid
email addresses from spammers. I think
passing on things to others is fne, just
be aware of what you are doing and that
spammers are constantly trying new ways
to fnd valid email addresses. On that
note once you start receiving spam there is
really no way to stop it short of creating
a new email address. Spam software does
work but you end up going thru it looking
for messages that you want, which almost
defeats the whole reason for it. Dang
those Spammers!
If you have any problems, questions, etc.
about your particular needs do not hesitate
to contact me at 843.822.7794 or email at
rentabob@live.com.
Forward this - NOT!
By BoB Hooper AKA rent A BoB
App-Quest
t He SeArCH f or
t He AreA S BeSt Appet i z erS
By ted HenderSon
I
ve always known Reds Ice House for
their cold beers and lively atmosphere.
So when I was invited by one of the
managers to try his favorite appetizer, I
was wondering if the food wood match
the quality of other high end restaurants
in the Seabrook and Bohicket area. I was
not dissappointed. Te chosen appetizer:
the Saku Tuna Treat.
Now, I love tuna. I spent over two years
eating fresh tuna of of the docks in Japan.
And I can tell you with no hesistation,
that this was one of the best tuna dishes
Ive ever had.
Seared rare, the Saku tuna comes
wonderfully blackened in a Prudhommes
spice. Te cucumber salad bed adds a
color contrast and powerful favor that
accompanies the tuna well. Te dish is
topped with a sweet and spciy soy mustard
sauce that has both bite and love to ofer
your tongue.
Te tuna was perfectly undercooked
the way I love it. Seared rare, the tuna kept
an amazing color and was a perfectly red
and pink.
Te only thing I didnt enjoy about
the dish was that more didnt magically
appear on my plate after I had fnished.
Not everyone loves tuna, seared rare,
or cooked. But if youre willing to take
a chance on this dish, you will not be
dissapointed. 5 out 5 stars for both.
$9.95 for the Saku Tuna Treat. If your
restaurant has an appetizer you think Ted
should try, contact him at ted@luckydognew.
com
8 July 22, 2011
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H
eat stroke is a concern in our
region of the country not only
in the summer months but
during the spring and fall as well. Even in
moderate environmental temperatures a
dog can sufer heat stroke if the humidity
is high. It is a common misconception
that dogs require large amounts of exercise
to be at risk of heat stroke or that dogs
can safely wait inside a car with the
windows down. Body temperatures can
rapidly increase to 108F or more. At this
temperature, organs can be permanently
damaged. Without rapid emergency
intervention by experienced veterinarians,
many pets with heat stroke do not survive.
Since dogs dont sweat, they have
developed other efective means of
lowering their body temperature.
A signifcant amount of heat loss
occurs through evaporation from the
respiratory tract via panting. When the
environmental temperature is equal to the
body temperature, panting becomes the
primary method of heat elimination.
Older dogs, heavy coated breeds,
brachycephalic dogs (Pugs, Boston
Terriers, Bulldogs etc), and dogs with
airway disease, such as laryngeal paralysis,
are at increased risk of heat stroke.
Common activities that trigger heat stroke
in dogs include walking or running in the
summer, spending time outside without
access to water, and being in a parked car
without the air conditioning running.
A car parked in the sun can reach
120F within 7 minutes even with the
window rolled down. When a dog pants,
the air in the car rapidly becomes humid
which decreases the dogs ability to lose
heat via panting. Heat stroke can be fatal
within minutes. Regardless of the outside
temperature, a dog should never be left
inside a parked car during the warm
months in South Carolina.
Signs that your dog may have heat
stroke include dry, dark pink to red mucus
membranes in the mouth, weakness or
uncoordinated walking, vomiting or
diarrhea, and seizures. Often the vomit or
stool contains fecks of blood and bruising
of the skin and gums can be seen as well.
If you suspect that your dog has sufered
a heat stroke, the frst step is to take a rectal
temperature with a digital thermometer.
Heat stroke is a concern when rectal
temperatures are over 106F (normal
temperature in dogs is 101-102.2F). If
the temperature is elevated, immediate
measures to actively cool your pet should
be taken. Te most efective method of
cooling is to thoroughly wet your dog
with tepid water and blow a fan on them.
Your dog should be brought to the nearest
veterinarian immediately as timely and
appropriate emergency care can mean the
diference between life and death.
Animals with heat stroke are treated
immediately with intravenous fuids
to continue active cooling and restore
hydration. Blood work is completed
to evaluate for damage to the most
commonly afected organs, the kidneys.
Te gastrointestinal tract is damaged
directly by heat and intravenous anti-ulcer
therapy and antibiotics are administered
to treat ulceration and treat bacterial
infection that arises from the bacteria
in the intestinal tract. Blood clotting is
evaluated as high temperatures directly
damage the lining of the blood vessels,
which in the most severe cases can lead
to spontaneous bleeding. Many dogs with
heat stroke require blood and plasma
transfusions during hospitalization.
Patients with heat stroke are often
hospitalized for 48 to 72 hours or longer
depending on the extent of damage to
the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, blood
clotting system, and neurological system.
It is uncommon for there to be residual
organ dysfunction after treatment,
although chronic kidney insufciency can
remain. With aggressive and immediate
emergency medical therapy, many dogs
with heat stroke survive and live a normal
lifespan.
Dr. Welch is a Board Certifed Critical
Care Specialist at Charleston Veterinary
Referral Center. 843.614.VETS(8387).
Dogs too hot without their pants
Heat St roke t Hreat enS duri ng Hot Summer
By kriStin WelcH, dVm
Whats Hot
W
hat would your reaction be if
I told you I told you that you
can help protect your family
from the danger of smoke inhalation and
fre for less than $10.00? Te average cost
of a typical battery powered smoke alarm
is just that about $10.00. It is on duty
24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365
days a year.
Here are just a few reasons why you
should have smoke alarms in your home.
Tey are inexpensive.
Tey provide early warning from a
fre by detecting smoke early.
Smoke is the number one cause
of residential fre deaths. Smoke
contains carbon monoxide (CO), a
colorless, odorless, gas that is absorbed
by your blood quicker than oxygen.
CO poisoning has many symptoms,
including unconsciousness, which is
why people do not wake up when there
is a fre.
Te key to being alerted early by
a residential smoke alarm is proper
installation and maintenance.
Smoke alarms should be installed on
every level of the home, including inside
and outside of each sleeping area.
If the smoke alarm needs to be
mounted on a wall versus the ceiling, it
should be mounted in-between 4 to 12
inches from the ceiling.
Make sure you read the manufactures
instructions to understand the type of
alarm you have
pu r c h a s e d .
Some smoke
a l a r m s
require a 9
volt battery,
i n c l u d i n g
those that
are hardwired.
Other smoke
alarms have 10
year batteries, meaning you can
not change the battery and the
detector will need to be replaced.
Te life of a smoke alarm is 8 10
years. Replace the smoke alarm if it has
reached the end of its useful life even if
it seems to be working.
Test your smoke alarm monthly.
Tis is done by simply pressing the
test button. While you are testing it,
run a vacuum over the exterior to clean
out dust, which could afect the alarms
ability to operate properly.
Change the alarm battery once a year.
Some hardwired alarms still require
a 9 volt battery. On 10-year smoke
alarms, make sure the date the alarm
was manufactured is written on the
side of the alarm to track the life of the
alarm.
If you have questions about your
residential smoke alarm, contact the St.
Johns Fire Department at 559-9194 for a
free smoke alarm check.
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Johns Island Regional Library
3531 Maybank Highway, 559-1945
Hours:
Monday Tursday:10 a.m. 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday:10 a.m. 6 p.m.
PLAY Day: Mother Goose: Rhythms
and Rhymes! (all ages)
Saturday, July 23 at 11 a.m.
Come play with us and Mother Goose!
Houdini II, Magician Extraordinaire
(all ages)
Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m.
One Houdinis World, Many Stories and
Much Magic!
Club Anime! (ages 12-19)
Saturday, July 23 from 4 5:30 p.m.
Te creator of Fullmetal Alchemist brings
us another incredible series in Hero
Tales. A star reborn as a human, Taito is
determined to end the reign of tyranny
by the evil Lord Keiro. With the help
of other star-born warriors, Taito fghts
to end the corruption that plagues his
homeland.
Ice Cream Finale! (11 years and younger)
Monday, July 25 at 2 p.m.
Celebrate your Summer Reading
achievements with Ice Cream Sundaes!
NBA Jam (rising grades 6-12)
Tuesday, July 26 from 2 4 p.m.
Engage in head-to-head competitions
with your peers in the Wii version of
NBA Jam. Can you test your hoop skills
against those of your peers? Expect fun
and excitement from the get-go! Te
competition will be organized according
to single elimination. All you have to do is
sign in and play.
Excel 2007: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, July 26 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
Registration starts 7/12
A follow-up session to Excel Basics. Learn
some additional features of the program,
such as sorting and fltering. Learn
how to use additional types of formulas.
Prerequisite: Excel Basics or some
experience using MS Excel will be helpful.
PLAY: Watermelon Feast! (all ages)
Tursday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for storytime and a wonderful
summer treat!
Book Explorers Preschool Book Club
(up to six years old)
Friday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Each month the Book Explorers read a
book and do activities to go along with
the book. Tis is a fun way to build those
Early Literacy Skills!
PLAY: Bath Time Stories! (all ages)
Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m.
Pirates, scrubbies and all take part in
these fun bath time stories!!
July 22 Island Connection Calendar Aug 19
Fri day, July 22
Music on the Green
Join us for a free live performance on the
Village Green by Shrimp City Slim Friday
from 6-9 p.m. Sponsored by Te Town of
KiawahIsland.
World TeamTennis Finals
From July 22-24 the weekend is the
culmination of three weeks of intense coed
team tennis competition featuring some of
the biggest names in tennis playing in the
WTT Pro League presented by GEICO.
Family Circle Tennis Center.
Saturday, July 23
Intro to Kayaking
Sat., July 23, 9 a.m. Spend four hours with
an experienced instructor in protected water
learning the basics of the kayaking. Topics
include kayak familiarization, boat ft, basic
paddle strokes, basic rescues, and more. $50
At Sea Kayak Carolina.
Sunday, July 24
Savor Charleston
Sun., July 24, 5-9 p.m. A new dining club
lets diners critique new dishes from area
chefs. Te frst installment features Jacques
Larson of Wild Olive. $75
At Heirloom Book Company.
WedneSday, July 27
Starlight Cinema
Join us Wednesday for a free outdoor movie
featuring Glory Road. Te show starts
at 8:30 p.m. Dont forget your blanket or
chair!
Music on the Green
6-9 p.m.
Join us Friday evening for a free concert
on the Village Green featuring Coconut
Groove Band! Sponsored by Te Town of
Kiawah.
Shark Week
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: South Carolina Aquarium
It will be love at frst bite! Fall in love with
all things shark during this weeklong
event made just for kids! Sit in on
shark-themed dive shows, participate in
interactive activities such as Sharkeology,
Shark Stations, and Shark Shapes, then
play in the shark cage, take your picture
in the mouth of a shark, collect shark
fair from educators, and marvel at the
sharks in the Great Ocean Tank. Shark
Week activities are free with general
admission or membership. Tanks in part
to our media sponsors: FOX 24 (www.
foxcharleston.com), Y102.5 (www.y1025.
com) and Charleston City Paper (www.
charlestoncitypaper.com).
For more information, call 577-FISH
(3474).
WedneSday, aug 3
Starlight Cinema
Join us Wednesday evening for a free
outdoor movie featuring Finding Nemo.
Te show starts at 8:30 p.m. Dont forget
your beach chair or blanket!
thurSday, aug 4
Jaws on the Lawn
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Where: In Front of the Aquarium
Fall in love with your favorite classic shark
movie all over again during Shark Week at
the Aquariums Movie on the Lawn! Free to
the public, see Jaws on the big screen with
the sound of the ocean just beyond your
seat. Lawn opens at 7 p.m. with the movie
beginning at dark. Before the movie starts,
interact with rovering educators and watch
an Aquarium-made short on shark myths.
Please bring your own chair or blanket.
Snacks, sodas and alcoholic beverages will
be available for purchase. No coolers or pets
allowed. Donations will be taken at the
door to beneft the conservation eforts at
the Aquarium. For more information, call
577-FISH (3474) or visit scaquarium.org.
Fri day, aug 5
Music on the Green
Come out from 6- 9 p.m. for a freeconcert
on the Village Green featuringHot Sauce!
Te event issponsored by Te Town of
Kiawah.
Sunday, aug 7
ROCKVILLE REGATTA
Te 2011 Rockville Regatta is sure to be
an incredible event again this year! Te
Regatta is held near the mouth of the North
Edisto and Bohicket Marina.Dockage for
the event is limited, so dont forget to call
our dockmaster in advance for reservations.
768-1280.
WedneSday, aug 10
Starlight Cinema
Join us Wednesday evening for a free
outdoor movie featuring Marmaduke!
Te show starts at 8:30 p.m. Dont forget
your beach chair or blanket.
thurSday, aug 11
RockIt Science Clinics: Lead Belaying
Learn to Lead Belay! Like lead climbing,
lead belaying is more complex than top
rope belaying. Tere are many new factors
to be aware of in order to give a safe and
efcient lead belay. We will make sure that
you have the skills to keep yourself and your
climber safe at all times. Tis is part two of
a two class series. Register ahead of time to
reserve your spot or you may sign up the day
of the clinic. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Meets at:
James Island County Park
Age: 14 & up
Fee: $12/$10 CCR Discount

Fri day, aug 12

Music on the Green
6-9 p.m.
Join us for a free concert on the Village
Green featuring Men of Distinction! Te
free event is sponsored by Te Town of
Kiawah.
Folly Beach Bird Walks: Folly Beach
County Park
Tis walk focuses on the southern
shoreline of Folly Beach. We hope to see
early migrants returning from northern
breeding grounds and large focks of terns
and skimmers preparing to migrate south
for winter! Te program is free, however
pre-registration is required. A registered
chaperone is required for participants ages
15 and under. 7:30 a.m.-9:30a.m. Meets at:
Folly Beach County Park. Age: 12 & up
Free!
Saturday, aug 13
Parent and Child Samplers: Stand-Up
Paddleboard Sampler
Come out to the park and try one of the
Hawaiian modes of transportation. Spend
some time on your Saturday learning how
to use Stand-Up Paddleboards as you get
some exercise and spend quality time with
your family. Tis hands-on class introduces
basic strokes and equipment before giving
you a chance to experiment on your own.
Tese programs are for children ages 6-15
and their parents. A registered and paid
chaperone is required for participants ages
15 and under. 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Meets at: Palmetto Islands County Park.
Age: 6 & up. Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount.

Family Climbing: Family Belay Lesson

A great way to spend time together climbing
and learning new skills! Children ages
4-13 will climb while parents learn to belay.
Children ages 14 and up can learn to belay
as well as climb. A chaperone is required for
participants ages 15 and under.9:00 a.m.-
1:00 p.m. Meets at: James Island County
Park. Age: 4 & up. Fee: $18/$15 CCR
Discount.
Sunday, aug 14
Whitewater Paddling Programs:
Introduction to River Kayaking
We will travel to Columbia, SC to the
Saluda River where well cover the basics of
moving water and provide an introduction
to the excitement of whitewater kayaking.
Maybe you have always wanted to try
whitewater, or perhaps you havent gotten
out for awhile. Now is the time to learn
(or refresh) these skills in an exciting
environment. 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Meets at:
CCPRC Headquarters
Age: 16 & up
Fee: $72/$60 CCR Discount

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Trips: Rice

Canals SUP Tour at Long Savannah
Its easy to get lost in the old rice felds, but
from a Stand Up point of view, navigation
becomes so much simpler. Tese are very
protected waterways with access to one of
the newest CCPRC properties. For your
comfort and enjoyment, we recommend
these trips to those who have already gotten
the basics of SUPing or have a moderate to
high level of athleticism before signing up
for a 3 hour SUP tour. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Meets at: CCPRC Headquarters. Age: 16 &
up. Fee: $36/$30 CCR Discount.
tueSday, aug 16
Sea Kayak Instructional Classes: ACA
Kayak Quickstart - Level 1
Come learn about the fun-flled sport of
kayaking. During this 2-hour hands-
on informal program, our experienced
instructors will teach you how you can
safely enjoy kayaking on protected waters.
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Meets at: James Island
County Park. Age: 16 & up. Fee: $18/$15
CCR Discount.
RockIt Science Clinics: Slab Climbing
Te mountains of North Carolina are
full of technical slab routes. Learn
valuable skills to improve your slab
climbing technique. Register ahead of time
to reserve a spot or sign up the day of the
clinic. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Meets at: James
Island County Park. Age: 14 & up. Fee:
$12/$10 CCR Discount.
WedneSday, aug 17
Starlight Cinema
Joinus for a free outdoor movie on
Wednesday evening featuring Tangled. Te
show starts at 8:30 p.m. Dont forget to
bring a blanket or beach chair!
thurSday, aug 18
Surf Seining
Gain a new perspective on creatures of the
surf zone. Anchovy, pompano, kingfsh,
stingray, crab and even a squid have
shown up in our net. Come out and meet
some of your wave-bound neighbors. A
registered and paid chaperone is required for
participants ages 15 and under. 5:00 p.m.-
6:30 p.m. Meets at: Beachwalker Park
Age: 6 & up
Fee: $9/$7 CCR Discount

Fri day, aug 19

ACA Instructor Certifcation Courses:
L-2 Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Instructor
Certifcation Workshop
For more information, visit: www.
americancanoe.org. 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Meets at: James Island County Park. Age:
18 & up. Fee: $300/$275 CCR Discount.
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Control Your High Blood Pressure
Provided by east CooPer MediCal
Y
ou probably have a grocery list and
a list of things to do. Perhaps even
a list of things to remember to take
on your next vacation. Tese are all useful
lists, but there is one list you can keep that
could help save your life a list of ways to
control your high blood pressure.
Limit your salt intake.
Sodium can hold excess fuid in your
body, making your heart beat harder and
potentially increasing blood pressure.
Daily salt intake should not exceed 2,300
mg, or about 1 teaspoon. Avoid fast foods
that can be high in salt and check food
labels for sodium content.
Eat heart healthy.
Follow a diet that is low in saturated
fat, cholesterol and salt. Focus on an
eating plan that includes fruits, vegetables
and whole grains. Incorporate low-fat or
fat-free milk and dairy products, as well
as fsh, poultry and nuts. Limit red meat,
sweets, added sugars and beverages that
contain sugar.
Be physically active.
Check with your doctor before you
start exercising. Approximately 30
minutes of moderate-intensity activity is
recommended daily or on most days of
the week. Regular physical activity could
include brisk walking, dancing, bowling,
bike riding, cleaning house or working in
the yard.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Losing weight can help reduce the
strain on your heart if you are overweight
or obese. Aim for a body mass index
(BMI) of less than 25 to keep blood
pressure under control. Calculate your
BMI at the National Institutes of Health
website, www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi.
Take medications as prescribed.
Your doctor may prescribe medications
as part of your treatment plan if lifestyle
changes alone do not control your high
blood pressure. Tese medicines can
remove extra fuid and salt from the
body, slow down the heart rate, or make
blood vessels relax or widen. Always take
medications as recommended by your
physician.
Limit alcoholic beverages.
More than two drinks per day for men
and one a day for women could cause high
blood pressure. One drink is equivalent to
12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, 1.5
ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits, or 1
ounce of pure alcohol.
Stop smoking.
Smoking not only increases your risk
of developing high blood pressure, it also
raises the chances of stroke, heart disease,
several diferent kinds of cancer, and
peripheral arterial disease.
Monitor your blood pressure.
Blood pressure measures when the
heart pumps (systolic or top number) and
when the heart rests (diastolic or bottom
number). Normal blood pressure is less
than 120/80 mmHg. Prehypertension
develops between 120-139/80-89 mmHg.
High blood pressure may be diagnosed
when repeated measurements are
consistently 140/90 mmHg or higher.
High blood pressure, or hypertension,
is a silent killer that afects one out of
three American adults. It often has no
symptoms and requires lifelong treatment
once it is diagnosed. Fortunately, the
condition can be treated through lifestyle
changes, medications or both.
For more information about high blood
pressure, talk with your doctor.
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Charleston Parks and Recreation
For more details and reservations for following activities, including times fall of these activities,
please visit www.ccprc.com or call 795-4386 .
Tuesday, aug 2
Colonial Rice Plantation
Bring the whole family to investigate
daily life on a Lowcountry rice
plantation. We will pound rice in a tree
trunk mortar, winnow with a fanning
basket, open a working rice trunk and
handle the tools that enslaved Africans
used to make Carolina Gold rice a cash
crop. A registered and paid chaperone
is required for participants ages 15 and
under. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Age: 6 & up. Fee: $6/$5 CCR Discount

RockIt Science Clinics: Footwork
and Balance
Tese are two of the most important
aspects of climbing. Making small
improvements in your footwork and
balance can drastically improve your
climbing. Register ahead of time to
reserve your spot or you may sign up
the day of the clinic. 6:00 p.m.-8:00
p.m.Meets at: James Island County
Park. Age: 14 & up. Fee: $12/$10 CCR
Discount

Wednesday, aug 3
Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw
Caw
Join us on one or more of our regular
bird walks. Our walk through many
distinct habitats will allow us to
view and discuss a variety of birds,
butterfies, and other organisms. Pre-
registration is encouraged, but walk-in
registrations at Caw Caw are welcome.
Chaperone required for participants
ages 15 and under. 8:30 a.m.-12:00
p.m. Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive
Center. Fee: $5/Free for Gold Pass
Holders

Summer Entertainment Series: Sams
Path Petting Zoo
Sams Path Petting Zoo will be joining
us for a fun-flled show starring a
kangaroo and a monkey. Best suited
for ages 3-12. Seating begins at 9:30am
and shows start at 10:00am. Only 300
seats will be sold for each show. Call
(843) 795-4386 for more information
or to register. 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Meets at: Wannamaker County Park
Fee: $5/$4 CCR Discount/$5 walk-in/
Free for chaperones and children ages 2
and under.
Thursday, aug 4
Summer Entertainment Series: Sams
Path Petting Zoo
Sams Path Petting Zoo will be joining
us for a fun-flled show starring a
kangaroo and a monkey. Best suited
for ages 3-12. Seating begins at
9:30am and shows start at 10:00am.
Only 300 seats will be sold for each
show. Call (843) 795-4386 for more
information or to register. 10:00-11:00
a.m. Meets at: James Island County
Park. Fee: $5/$4 CCR Discount/$5
walk-in/Free for chaperones and
children ages 2 and under.
Summer Entertainment Series: Sams
Path Petting Zoo
Sams Path Petting Zoo will be joining
us for a fun-flled show starring a
kangaroo and a monkey. Best suited
for ages 3-12. Only 300 seats will
be sold for each show. Call (843)
795-4386 for more information or to
register. 11:15-12:15 p.m. Meets at:
James Island County Park. Fee: $5/$4
CCR Discount/$5 walk-in/Free for
chaperones and children ages 2 and
under.

Friday, aug 5
Challenge Course Open Day
Come join the fun on the High
Challenge Course. Experience
the excitement of walking across
a cable suspended between
utility poles and zipping down
a 200 ft. cable. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Meets at: James Island County Park
Age: 18 & up. Fee: $12/$10 CCR
Discount
saTurday, aug 6
Sea Kayak Instructional Classes:
ACA Essentials of Kayak Touring -
Level 2
Tis course is designed to teach
beginners to paddle sea kayaks safely
and enjoyably on lakes and other
fatwater settings without wind,
waves or current. Boats, equipment,
safety, and basic strokes and rescues
will be covered. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Meets at: James Island County Park
Age: 16 & up. Fee: $54/$45 CCR
Discount

Introduction to Climbing: Climbing
101: Introduction to Climbing
Tis class is designed to introduce you
to the world of climbing. We will teach
you about gear, basic knots, technique,
and how to belay. Upon completion,
participants will be prepared to take a
belay test upon their next visit to the
Climbing Wall. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Meets at: James Island County Park
Age: 14 & up. Fee: $24/$20 CCR
Discount

Colonial Rice Plantation
Bring the whole family to investigate
daily life on a Lowcountry rice
plantation. We will pound rice in a tree
trunk mortar, winnow with a fanning
basket, open a working rice trunk and
handle the tools that enslaved Africans
used to make Carolina Gold rice a cash
crop. A registered and paid chaperone
is required for participants ages 15
and under. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Age: 6 & up. Fee: $6/$5 CCR Discount

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Trips:
James Island SUPer Marsh Tour
Well explore a little travelled section
of the park and enjoy hiking through
the salt marsh on our boards. For your
comfort and enjoyment, we recommend
these trips to those who have already
gotten the basics of SUPing or have a
moderate to high level of athleticism
before signing up for a 3 hour SUP
tour. 1:00 -4:00 p.m. Meets at: James
Island County Park . Age: 16 & up.
Fee: $36/$30 CCR Discount

sunday, aug 7
Whitewater Paddling Programs:
Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing
We will travel to Columbia, SC to the
Saluda River where well cover the
basics of moving water and provide
an introduction to the excitement
of whitewater canoeing. Maybe you
have always wanted to try out a solo
canoe or youve wanted to work on
your tandem skills with a partner on
whitewater. Now is the time to learn
(or refresh) these skills in an exciting
environment. 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Meets at: CCPRC Headquarters
Age: 16 & up. Fee: $72/$60 CCR
Discount

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
Classes: Intro to SUP
SUP is a go-anywhere watercraft
suitable for lakes, marshes, lazy
rivers, ocean coasts, and the dynamic
surf zone. Get started right with
instruction in safety and proper
technique that will allow you
to progress comfortably at your
own pace. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Meets at: James Island County Park
Age: 16 & up. Fee: $18/$15 CCR
Discount
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
Classes: Intro to SUP
SUP is a go-anywhere watercraft
suitable for lakes, marshes, lazy rivers,
ocean coasts, and the dynamic surf
zone. Get started right with instruction
in safety and proper technique that
will allow you to progress comfortably
at your own pace. 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Meets at: James Island County Park
Age: 16 & up
Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount
Tuesday, aug 9
RockIt Science Clinics: Lead
Climbing
Learn to Lead Climb! After you master
top roping, whats next? Leading
is physically and mentally more
challenging. Let us teach you about
this new type of climbing in a safe and
fun environment. Tis will be a two
part class with the second part held
on Tursday night. Register ahead of
time to reserve your spot or you may
sign up the day of the clinic. 6:00 -8:00
p.m. Meets at: James Island County
Park. Age: 14 & up. Fee: $12/$10 CCR
Discount

Thursday, aug 11
After Work Paddling Tours: Folly River
Moonlit Paddle
Relieve your stress and unwind from
a hectic day with a relaxing kayak trip
to watch the sunset and the moonrise
behind Folly Island. 5:30 p.m.-8:30
p.m. Meets at: Of-Site Location
Age: 16 & up. Fee: $36/$30 CCR
Discount
Ti de Char t
7:31AM/8:08PM
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10:51AM/11:52PM
11:45AM
12:42AM/12:38PM
1:31AM/1:29PM
2:17AM/2:20PM
3:03AM/3:10PM
3:48AM/4:01PM
4:33AM/4:53PM
5:20AM/5:48PM
6:09AM/6:45PM
Date High Tide Low Tide
Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very diferent. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense.
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Source: saltwatertides.com
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3:06AM/3:43PM
3:59AM/4:37PM
4:54AM/5:30PM
5:48AM/6:22PM
6:41AM/7:12PM
7:32AM/7:59PM
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18 July 22, 2011
Music that drifts into our souls
By Ted Henderson
P
opular music has changed a lot over
the years. I, myself, grew up listening
to Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews, and
other artists from my generation of the
90s.
I remember my dad playing the Drifters
in the car or at home. I never new that I
would eventually get to listen to a member
of that band in person.
I was at Bohicket Marina enjoying
some of the festivities that go on there,
and noticed a two man band playing on a
slightly raised staged.
Te singer/guitar player was Calvin
Taylor. born and raised in Sumter, SC.
He joined the original Drifters in SC in
1979. While with the Drifters, Calvin has
played with BB King, Maurice Williams,
Junior Walker and opened for national
artists like Joe Cocker, Eddie Right and
many more. Calvin also worked with
former lead singer of the Temptations,
Dennis Edwards.
Calvin has performed around the east
coast for several years, southing audiences
from young to old with his soulful voice
and charismatic personality.
Calvin said theres no place, musically,
like Charleston. Its always been special to
me and it feels like home.
Calvin has been hired to perform many
private evens on Kiawah and Seabrook as
well. He always seem to stay busy.
He said Im always performing
somewhere. Whether its here at Bohicket,
or Shem Creek, or anywhere else that
needs me to play. I love to play. Its what I
do. Ive been doing it for over 30 years. I
dont plan to stop anytime soon.
Calvin is available to perform at many
diferent venues. Calvin can be reached at
822-0389 or by email at calvintaylor89@
yahoo.com. A website with more about
Calvin is www.otherbrotherent.com.
Calvin Taylor (right) performs with his saxophonist
in Bedford, Virginiabut there are plenty of close competitors. There is only one
other species in the same genusa very close relative, which, interestingly, is
native to eastern Asia.
The pressed plant image is from a collection made by Henry W. Ravenel, one
of South Carolinas most famous botanists. His specimen, from rich woods near
his home in Berkeley County, South Carolina, was probably collected in the early
1850s. The specimen itself is in very good physical shape, and is an excellent
example of an early herbarium specimen.
John Nelson is the curator of the Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the
Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia SC 29208. As a public service, the Herbarium
ofers free plant identifcations. For more information, visit www.herbarium.org or call
803-777-8196.
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