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Friends o the Kiawah River are celebrating a battlewin in their war against the sea wall. On November21, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned

a lower courts ruling allowing a sea wall to be builtalong Captain Sams Inlet. Exuberance and relie spreadacross the community, but controversy and conservationdiscussion still surround the issue o the sea wall.

Tis ruling marked a small victory or opponents othe sea wall development. Te Supreme Court supported

its ruling by stating that the Chie Administrative Law Judge Ralph Anderson, who passed the original rulingthat allowed the sea wall, did not in act have the authorityto make such a ruling. Another issue lies in the act that Judge Anderson went against the decision o the SouthCarolina Department o Health o Environmental ControlBoard. Te Supreme Court has taken into considerationthe impact that building this sea wall would have on thepublic interest o the surrounding coastal area.

Te potential sea wall in question would measure ahal-mile-long, and take up the Kiawah River bank onthe west end o the Kiawah Island beach resort. Te roadsurrounding Charleston Countys Beachwalker Park winds along the erosive sand cape known as CaptainSams Spit.

Captain Sams Spit is not only a wildlie-rich stretch ocoasta l land that dolphins and shorebirds call home, but is

also one o the barrier island spits accessible to the public.Providing eeding grounds or local birds, baitsh-richwaters or the dolphins and other marine mammals, anda getaway or thousands o Charleston area residents, the150-acre, teardrop-shaped Spit has become a protectedhaven o wildlie and serenity.

Conservation advocates, who want to protect this

area or the wildlie, boating enthusiasts and strollingpedestrians who enjoy the Spit, called the ruling a decisivevictory. However, the struggle to save the Spit is ar romover, as the Kiawah Development Partners said they willcontinue to ght to build the wall.

Sidi Limehouse, a longtime member o Friends oKiawah River, was ecstatic over this latest courtroomvictory. It was a lot o hard work, and a lot o peopleinvolved, but when it came down to it, we won. For now,at least, theyve won- the Spit will not be developed untilappeals and other legal matters have come to a rest.

Te Kiawah partnership has indicated their intentionto le a petition or a rehearing in the Supreme Court,stating in a press release the Courts opinion does not

terminate the revetment application. I the [Supreme]Court does not grant a rehearing, the [AdministrativeLaw Court] will once again consider whether the permitshould be granted. Conservationists are arguing that the

Spit attracted independent hunters, boaters and otheroutdoorsmen or years o undisturbed recreation andenjoyment or several generations beore the homes onKiawah Island were developed.

Longtime Lowcountry amilies consider it a piece otheir natural heritage, and this ruling a decisive victory.Limehouse believes the most efective piece o the endeavorwas a combination o eforts, but that the environmentalaspect was pretty huge. People didnt want Back Beachbulldozed or the mid-sand paved. Tat would deny accessto everything they love.

As much as Lowcountry residents love this land, itsate is not certain yet, and Limehouse is aware o thecontinued struggle ahead against urther appeals. But

he is optimistic that the Spit will be saved. It will be anumber o years beore it gets into public hands, but that

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Riley Steward, Greystone the Reindeer?, Juliette Cain and Ele Fish are studentsand volunteers at Charleston Area Terapeutic Riding.

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As the holidays approach, the giantoreign actories are kicking into

high gear to provide Americanswith monstrous piles o cheaply produced

goods merchandise that has been

produced at the expense o Americanlabor. Tis year should be dierent. Tisyear Americans could give the git o

genuine concern or other Americans.

Tere is no longer an excuse that, at gitgiving time, nothing can be ound that is

produced by American hands.

How about git certifcates rom your

local hair salon or barber? Or go or thealways-popular gym membership. And

who wouldnt appreciate getting their cardetailed? Small, locally owned detail shops

and car washes would love to sell you a

git certifcate or a book o git certifcatesor your avorite motor-head. Perhaps

that grateul git receiver would like hisdriveway sealed, or lawn mowed or the

summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or

games at the local gol course?Tinking about a heartelt git or your

mom? Mom would appreciate the services

o a local cleaning lady or a day. I yourcomputer could use a tune-up, its easy to

fnd some young guy who is struggling to

get his repair business up and running.I you are looking or something more

personal, local cratspeople may oeranything rom handmade scarves to

pottery.

Plan your holiday outings at local,

owner-operated restaurants and leave your

server a generous holiday tip. And, insteado springing or a big night out in the big

city, how about going out to see a play orballet at your hometown theatre? Local

musicians need love too, so fnd a venue

showcasing local bands.In these uncertain economic times,

it is clear more than ever that the true

spirit o Christmas is no longer aboutdraining American pockets. Christmas

is now about caring or each other, and

encouraging American small businessesto keep ollowing their dreams. When we

care about and patronize other Americansand American businesses, we are putting

that care and support back into ourcommunities. Tis is the new American

Christmas tradition.

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is where it needs to be. Tere are lots o things that can be done, whether its a nationalseashore or some kind o conservation, he says.

Te ideal situation, or some like-minded Spit ans, would be to see it turned overto the county, where it could be protected and preserved as the natural wonder that itis. Limehouse says thats really where it needs to be. Te Spit will not be developed.It seems the long road ahead to conservation is one that Friends o Kiawah Island arewilling to undertake, and according to Limehouse, time is on their side.

ime, legislature, Supreme Court rulings, appeals and other courtroom drama allappear to necessary components o the project to build a sea wall along the beloved-andnow amously controversial- Captain Sams Spit.

For more information about the court case controversy about the sea wall, visit www.kiawahriver.org.

Lowcountry Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (LEAP) is a non-prot organizationthat brings horses and experienced therapists together to assist those who aresuering rom behavioral, emotional, or psychological difculties. LEAP oers

equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) as an alternative to traditional therapy withacilities in Huger, Ridgeville, and Wadmalaw. LEAPs primary aim is to provide

options or children, youth, adults, and amilies whose needs are not being met intraditional therapeutic settings. LEAP works with people aected by abuse/neglect, arange o behavioral/emotional problems, and also with people who are seeking a uniquepersonal growth experience.

EAP is an experience-based therapy that uses the unique characteristics o horsesto help people nd success in their lives. Te horse, being a highly sensitive and socialcreature, gives immediate eedback to the participant about his or her behavior andeelings. Tis helps the participant discover eective ways o managing and overcomingchallenges in their lives. LEAP programs are distinct rom therapeutic riding and do noteature riding or teach horsemanship. LEA P activities take place with the part icipant onthe ground, engaged in purposeul tasks with the horses that are designed to acilitatea link to challenges in the persons day-to-day lie.

Scholarships or services are available to those in need. LEAP depends upon theLowcountry community or the nancial support o these scholarships. Tey will beholding their annual Art and Oysters silent-auction undraising event on Sunday,December 18 rom 3 to 6 p.m. at A.W. Shucks in downtown Charle ston.

ickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes oysters, chili, andother delicious food. All proceeds of beer and wine sales will be donated to LEAP. Terewill be many beautiful items that would make great holiday gifts. For more information,visit www.leapinsc.org.

Art and OystersLEAP HoLds AnnuAL FundrAisEr

ProVidEdWanda Johnson, described as a dynamic new ace and voice on the global blues

scene and Beverly Guitar Watkins, the 72-year-young singer/guitar slinger, teamup or an evening o unorgettable blues and original ballads, along with a toucho gospel. Te dynamic duo is coming to Kiawah Islands East Beach ConerenceCenter on Friday, January 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Wanda Johnson is a natural-born singer and entertainer who has lived with musicall her lie and writes many o her own songs. She delivers her passionate vocals witha powerul stage charisma and her intimate perormances have a strong connection with audiences world-wide. Music critics have described Wanda as possessinga mellow bluesy vocal style. She is a very talented and imaginative vocalist and asoulul per ormer.

Beverly Watkins is a pioneering perormer in the blues world. She is a ormer WCHandy Award nominee and a Blues Grammy Award winner in France. Beverly hasan amazing vocal range that can go rom a low growl to a high trill, depending onthe song. Her guitar style has beenhoned through years o perormingbeore thousands o enthusiasticblues-loving ans. So when Wandaand Beverly get on stage, be preparedto get up and dance to their veryown brand o the blues rom harddriving and oot stomping, tomellow and smooth.

For more information about ticketsfor Wanda and Beverlys performance,visit www.kiawahisland.org.

Ladies Sing the BluesProVidEd

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hree amilies recently celebrated a House Dedication or their new Habitat orHumanity homes in the Joeva Cove neighborhood o West Ashley. PaulinoRojo, his wie racy, and her parents imothy & Shirley Shepard are excited

to spend the rst Christmas in their new three bedroom, two bath home. Tey have

a beautiully decorated tree, and the scent o baked goods wats enticingly throughtheir house.

Te atmosphere o the recent House Dedication was both joyul and serious.Approximately 50 people attended the celebration Board Members, sta, volunteers,amily members and riends. A Litany o Dedication blesses the house as a restingplace at the end o the day, a place to nurture amily love, and providean atmosphere o joy and happiness in developing amilyt r a d i t i o n s . Several homeowners talked about how muchtheir beautiul new homes mean to them. Bibles weregiven to each amily by SIHH Family Services

Coordinator Maritza Zeisel whileReverend Bobby Keaton blessed thehomes. Everyone enjoyed the generoushospitality o the new homeowners.

Many people dont realize howhard Habitat homeowners work

or their homes. Prospectivehomeowners go through a

rigorous screening processthat includes meeting incomeguideline criteria, credit andbackground checks, and homevisits by the Sea Island HabitatFamily Selection Committee.Homeowners must also put in

500 hours o sweat equity and make a down payment beore they can move into theirhomes. Sweat Equity is part o the partnersh ip that prospective amilies have with SeaIsland Habitat, says Maritza Zeisel. It shows the amilys commitment to their newhome, and it also gives them an opportunity to learn new skills that will be helpul to

them as homeowners. At least 200 hours o sweat equity must be on the constructionsite and selected amilies can also put in hours at the Habitat ReStore and ofce.

All the hard work is worth it when amilies move into their new houses. As rst timehomeowners who thought they wouldnt ever have the opportunity to own a home, thejoy and satisaction is proound. New homeowner racy Rojo sums up her eelings bysaying, It is a Christmas miracle to be in our new home!

For more information on Sea Island Habitat for Humanity or to get involved with theevent, please visit www.seaislandhabitat.org or call Priscilla Quirk.

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Family Fun for the New YearA Festive New YeArs CelebrAtioN

Looking or the perect, amily-

riendly activity to ring in theNew Year? What better way

than to bring the crew to enjoy theHoliday Festival o Lights WinterCarnival on Saturday, Dec. 31 atJames Island County Park.

For this one special night, kids willhave the chance to enjoy childrensamusement rides as well as inatable jump castles, beginning at 5:30p.m. Ten, be sure to experiencethe nightly attractions atthe estival, including theold-ashioned carousel, theportable climbing wall, childrensactivities and much more. Stay

with us as we welcome 2012 witha BANG during the reworksshow at 9 p.m.

Not only can you slap on a wristband and play all nightat the carnival - the HolidayFestival o Lights will still bein ull swing! Marvel at over700 light displays and twomillion lights, stroll down theenchanted walking trail, seethe 50-ton sand sculpture andhop aboard the estival train.Roast marshmallows and visitthe concessions stands or a

hearty snack or Santas Sweet Shoppe

or a holiday treat. Its a great wayor the whole amily to celebrate theNew Year!

Wristbands providing unlimitedrides on the attractions will be available

or $10 (does not include rides on the estival train). For more inormation please call 795-4386 or visit www.holidayestivalofights.com.

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is the holiday season, and Charleston is aststriking its stride with the Charleston Parade o

Boats, a decorated boat parade that traverses theshore o the Charleston Harbor. It directly ollows the

tree lighting in Marion Square and ushers in the holiday

season or the Charleston area.Te Charleston Parade o Boats has been happening

or twenty-ve plus years and has established itsel as an

award winning regional event several times over. Tis

parade o boats distinguishes itsel as a beautiul eventwith its emphatic participation o boat owners within the

Lowcountry and its seasonal display o holiday jubilee.

Luckily I was able to establish a position on the Coast

Guard boat that agreed to participate in the event andaid Ray Swagerty o the Charleston Oce o Cultural

Afairs, and I, an Oce o Cultural Afairs intern,organized the participating boats into a parade-worthy

line. Tis particular year there were thirty-three boatsthat decided to enter or an award o up to ve hundred

dollars, separated into sail and powerboats. Tese boats

ranged rom eighteen to 100 eet in length.o begin the day, I ound mysel on the back o a twenty-

ve oot coast guard vessel that helped Mr. Swagerty andI maintain a strategic position. I organized the thirty-

three boats into a circle that could allow communicationand order or the imminent parade. Establishing a lead

boat was essential, or which Mobjack, an experiencedsailor, was assigned.

Racing the setting sun, we began see the silhouettesemerging in the distance. Eventually as these silhouettes

became boats, a circle began to take orm. Once night elland the waters surace had calmed, our lead boat began

to waver. Nonetheless, we had a herd o beautiully lit

boats, power and sail, beginning to create a line o light.Coming down the Mt. Pleasant side, all the boats

wowed spectators at the new park along Shem Creek

and Patriots Point. Aterwards, we made a hard let atour marker boats and continued parallel to the Ravenel

Bridge, creating quite the Christmas spectacle.

Approaching the judges table, which was stationed on

the Spirit o Carolina at the Maritime Center, the boats

were welcomed to a resounding cheer rom crowds onthe docks. Continuing towards the bay along the Ashley

River and around the Peninsula, crowds enjoyed theestive lights, gathering at oyster roasts and congregations

along the shore. Little did they know the true thrill o theevent was behind the scenes.

We did have one hiccup when a participant, caught up

in the excitement, ound themselves over-board in the misto the entertainment. Tis sent those o us maintainingthe event into a momentary renzy and a courageous group

efort o participants and authorities to maintain the saety

o the person involved. Fortunately the ollowing boatacted quickly and shed the person out o the water almost

immediately, unscathed i a little chilly.

All in all, being an intern on a boat helping to

coordinate a lighted, holiday boat parade turned out to

be a very un and eventul time.

Lighting Up The Harbor For The HolidaysbY DANiel AuerbACh

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he rst American ull length Nutcracker was perormed in 1944 by the SanFrancisco Ballet and has been an important staple o our Christmas seasonsince the mid 20th Century. Te Nutcracker now joins the Americas most

popular and well-known balletswith Swan Lake, A Midsummer Nights Dream, andCoppelia.

Tis month, the Nutcrackerwill open in most major cities across the U.S. I, mysel,have seen the Nutcrackerseveral times in several cities, including Providence, Rhode

Island, Boston, Massachusetts, and Paris, France. Tus ar, every cities Nutcracker hasbeen markedly diferent. Te choreography, sets, and costumes vary greatly within eachregion, city, and even company (two or three companies may ofer the Nutcracker inany given city).

Although Providence is a much smaller city, its Nutcracker, in my opinion, is thebest I have seen. Part o the magic o their Nutcrackeris the venue, which is drippingin gold lea and red velvet. Te Providence Perorming Art Center (PPAC) was part

o a grand breed o earlymovie theatres, built inthe late 1920s. Te richand majestic interior hasalways added to the specialceremony o my amilysnearly annual attendance.

Charleston, similar toProvidence, is a small city

with a big appreciation orthe arts. I thereore attendedthe Charleston Nutcracker with high expectationsand all the anticipation oa great perormance. I wasnot disappointed.

Charlestons Nutcrackerincluded several regionaland temporal distinctions, which afected thappearance o setsand costumes. Set inCharleston in 1855, theperormance called tomind the glory days o

the Antebellum South.Te opening backdropo a grand plantationhome was ollowed by thetypical snowscape, which

is assumed to be in the yardo that same home. Notably, the action stayed within the context o the plantation,shiting rom only rom exterior to interior.

Other Nutcrackers have suggested that the Land o the Sweets is a of place, or at leasta place that exists out o the connes o normal space and time a sort o antasy-land,i you will. Te second act o this Nutcracker, however, seemed to take place on theFragonard-esque grounds o the plantation itsel.

I would be remiss not to include the appearance o dogs on stage. Tats right: livedogs. As this years rst Muttcracker, the Charleston Ballet Teatre partnered withthe Charleston Animal Society to promote holiday adoption o homeless dogs. In theopening scene, several dogs looking or their home or the holidays appeared on stage to

the delight and amusement o the audience.As or other diferences, the inclusion o the drunken, good-humored grandmother

provided added comic relie to the party scene, which usual ly relies heavily on the maids.It was un to watch the dancer puttering around the stage, alling down on at severaloccasions, and making a mess o the amily portrait.

Drosselmeyer, danced by Stephen Gabriel, departed rom the more ominousportrayals o Drosselmeyer that I have seen. Tis one was younger and ar more comely,and provided a greater contribution to the progression o the narrative. Stephens stage-magic was captivating and seamless, with wonderul tricks that delighted audiencemembers o all ages.

I particularly enjoyed the costumes worn by the rats, whose intricate masks andperiod costumes contributed to their unanticipated elegance. Te appearance o someyoung mice on the stage, a group o children who must have been no older than six,gave the battle scenes a soter touch. Te choreography here was also very well done.Watching the rats swinging their tails like eather boas got me laughing aloud.

A Nutcracker to RememberBy Bridget Manzella

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o participate in the spirit othe holiday season, you maybe thinking o making some

charitable gi ts. I so, youll no doubt enjoyhelping a group that does valuable work.

But to begin with, its important tounderstand just how necessary your gitsare to the countrys social abric. Giventhe eects o the Great Recession and theslow recovery, its not surprising to learnthat charitable giving ell a combined13% in 2008 and 2009, ater adjustingor ination, according to Te Center onPhilanthropy at Indiana University. Andalthough 2010 giving increased by 2.1%,again adjusted or ination, many groupsare seeing tough times as 2011 comes to aclose. So your git counts.

And it can count or you, too. Bycontributing to a qualied tax-exemptorganization [e.g., a charitable group thathas received 501(c)(3) status rom the IR S],you may earn valuable tax deductions.Tis is true whether you give cash oranother type o asset, such as stocks or realestate. And you may be able to get urthertax benets i the non-cash asset youvedonated has appreciated in value since youpurchased it.

Making charitable gits now may help youreduce your taxable estate. As you may know,the estate tax exemption level has uctuatedin recent years, so its hard or any o us tosay or sure that we wont be subjecting ourestates to these taxes. However, that doesntmean you cant take steps now to plan orpossible uture estate taxes.

One such step might involve establishinga charitable remainder trust. Under thisarrangement, youd place some assets,such as stocks or real estate, in a trust,which could then use the assets to pay youan income stream over a certain period otime. When you establish the trust, youmay be able to receive tax benets basedon the amount the charity is likely toultimately receive, the charitable groupsso-called remainder interest. Upon itstermination, the trust would relinquishthe remaining assets to the charitableorganization youve named. Keep inmind, though, that this type o trust canbe complex; to establish one, youll needto work with your qualied tax advisorand estate-planning attorney.

Another popular contribution vehicleis the donor-advised und. Heres howit works: You give cash or appreciated

securities to the donor-advised und, with the expectation o receiving a taxdeduction or the contribution in that sameyear. You recommend which charities areto benet rom the contributions to theund, and the und invests and managesyour contribution, along with the otherassets in the und. Again, youll need toconsult with your qualied tax advisorbeore establishing a donor-advised undto help ensure you obtain any expected taxbenets.

As weve seen, you can ollow dierentcharitable giving strategies. But howeveryou choose to make charitable gits, youcan take satisaction in helping worthy

organizations while possibly improvingyour own tax picture.

Edward Jones, its employees andnancial advisors are not estate plannersand cannot provide tax or legal advice.Please consult your estate-planningattorney or qualied tax advisor regarding

your situation.

Tis article was provided by EdwardJones, located at 1505 Palm Blvd on the Isleo Palms. You can reach them at 886-9229

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he Christmas tree season is in ull swing. Although Christmas tree res are rare,and there is no known evidence o a Christmas tree spontaneously combusting,a dry, unkempt tree can contribute signicant ly to the spread o a re. ypical ly,

shorts in electrical lights or open ames rom candles, lighters or matches, or alternative

heating sources placed too close to a dry tree start tree res. Well-watered trees are nota problem. Dry and neglected trees can be.

Te St. Johns Fire District wants to wish you and your amily a sae and happyholiday season, and oers the ollowing suggestions to keep your holiday sae:

When purchasing a live tree, look or signs o reshness. A resh tree is green,the needles will be difcult to pull rom branches, and a minimum number oneedles should all o.

o keep your tree resh, cut o about 2 inches o the trunk to expose resh woodor better water absorption, and check the water level daily. Keep the tree standlled with water at all times

When placing your tree in your home, make sure it is kept away rom heatsources like re places or heater vents. Te heat will dry out the tree, causing itto be more easily ignited by heat, ame or sparks.

Make sure no exits are blocked by the tree.

Check your lights beore placing them on your tree. Look or worn or rayedwires and broken bulbs.

When you leave your home or go to sleep at night, turn o the lights on thetree.

Dispose o your tree properly. Never put tree branches or needles in a replace orwood burning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly. Te bestway to dispose o your tree is by taking it to a recycling center or having it hauledaway by a community curbside pick-up service.

Check your smoke detectors to make sure they are working properly.

For more inormation about Christmas ree fre saety, or to view video o a Christmasree contributing to fre spread, visit United States Fire Administration web site at www.usa.ema.gov. o reach Captain Ghi, send him an email at [email protected].

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Cape San Blas rst strikes you with itscolor. Streaks o teal and azure green

water, capped by white oam and anendless expanse o navy out beyond.

Te green dune grasses and tan seaoats stand out against the blinding whitesand, enhancing everything. Whetherits a deep blue sky or the oranges andpurples o sunset, the eect is an intensekaleidoscope.

Te topography gets you next. Tisis Florida its supposed to be fat. Butthese stark white dunes rival Kitty Hawkin grandeur. Some stretch 50 eet into thesky. Remarkably, their dense oliage ra relyincludes a cactus or briar. Bareoot, we areree to roam.

Ive come to Apalachicola and theForgotten Coast to reconnect with home.My ather grew up in Panama City, andI went to Pensacola High School. But or

the eight years since college, Ive calledCharleston home, and these days, therehavent been enough excuses to return tothe Gul. Add to that last years oil spilland the supposed recovery, and the call torevisit my homeland sounded strong.

Its no small coincidence that FollyBeach got stuck in my blood; the vibe here

draws strong parallels with the tourism/shing-based small-time economies alongthe coast.

Despite at least one holiday each year

spent in Panama City, Id never venturedeast in my adult lie. Te horn o Florida,rom Mexico Beach over to St. Marks, with

Apalachicola and St. George Island as thehub, is known as the Forgotten Coast. Itsa tting moniker. In between towns, mileso undeveloped wooded coastline bordersHighway 98 and the Gul o Mexico. Teland is largely protected by ApalachicolaNational Forest and ates Hell StateForest, but its surreal to witness so muchuntouched yet accessible oceanront realestate.

When the pine trees and stretches obeach give way to a town, its like steppingback in time.

In Apalachicola, we meet Captain ony

Phillips, who has run shing and sight-seeing charters here or over two decades.

Ater years working in Atlanta, Phillipswas taken aback by the easy-going, close-to-the-sea liestyle when he rst vi sited, viaboat rom Destin, and ound a waterronthotel room that included a boat slip or$29 a night. Most o all, in act, he wastaken aback by the low cost o waterrontreal estate.

Somewhere in those miles betweenDestin and Apalachicola, we went througha 30 year time warp, says Phillips. His boatnever made the return trip up the coast.

Although Apalachicola has changedsince the 1980s, the modern version

still looks more like something youdhave ound in another town 30 yearsago. Locals have a choice between a smallPiggly Wiggly and an even smaller IGA ortheir groceries. Te neighborhood arounddowntown is ull o stately homes, mostlybuilt in the 19th century, with generous

wrap-around porches.

ire swings dangle lazily rom treelimbs. At one intersection, a man sits ona bucket with a careully painted signthat reads Prayer Corner. He waves andoers a huge smile when we drive past.

Te ollowing day, hes still there, smilingand waving.

Its almost surreal to nd a place likethis in the south, let alone in Florida,

where most o the coastlines character hasbeen eroded away by the rush to capitalizeon the pleasant climate and natural beauty.Maybe its the lack o industry here nooil reneries, no visible paper mills oractories just giant mounds o oystershells, stretched out along Water Street

where the oystermen and shing boatsunload. We eat dinner in view o them,at Owl Cae.

Oysters are harvested and enjoyed hereyear-round, thanks in no small part to theenviable water quality. Call it blasphemy,but it only takes one bite o an Apalachicolaoyster, this close to the source, to understand

why we even occasionally import them torestaurants in Charleston. Floridas sandy

bottomed oyster shoals produce the worldsbest bivalves.

Despite all the history and charm amidstus in the town, our accommodations werean education, culturally and historically.Beore weve closed the car door at theBryant House Bed & Breakast, we aregreeted by Einstein, the Blue and GoldMacaw who occupies the hundred-year-old homes porch. Brigitte andKen Schroeder bought the house insearch o an escape rom allahasseein the late 80s. She initially named theinn Brigittes Romantic Retreat, butswitched it back to Bryant House (aterthe prominent Arican-American man

who built the home in 1897) ater male

guests complained that they had to hidethe receipts rom their wives because othe name.

When I visited Apalachicola or therst time, I met more people than Id metthe whole time I lived in allahassee, saysBrigitte, whose German heritage showsprominently in her accent. Born in EastGermany and a child during the second

World War, she later married an Americansoldier. Tey remained in Germany oryears beore moving to Florida.

oday, the Bryant House is a veritablemuseum o European antiques. Brigitteand Ken collected heavily during theirdays in Germany, resulting in guest rooms

that are bedecked with incredibly ornatedraperies, king-sized our-poster canopybeds, and paintings and urniture romcenturies past. Each room boasts incrediblyintricate chandeliers, and the sterling silvereven comes out or the traditional Germanbreakast each morning, eaturing ham,cheese, sot boiled eggs, and cherries.

We lost everything in East Germany,so or me, antiques are something

wonderul, explains Brigitte, seated inront o a striking 200-year-old Germanpainting o a nun, with a mysterious bullethole in a low corner.

But not everything is ormal. In theevening, Captain ony and his rst matecome by to drink Budweisers and chat

with Brigitte. ony tells o how HurricaneDennis devastated the town in July 2005,only to lose the nations attention whenKatrina hit New Orleans soon thereater.Beore the storm, claims ony, FranklinCounty (where Apalachicola is the hub)

was the astest growing county or propertyappreciation in Florida. Its reminiscent othe lack o attention Folly gets when anunnamed storm rips away three verticaleet o beach sand in ront o our homes.

Despite losing the chance to make ahety prot on his waterront properties,ony seems okay with the state o h is homethese days. He spent the morning shing

with his mate, who explains, straight-aced, how to wrestle an alligator. (Hold

him close, bear hug him, and let him rollyou under. When he comes up or ai r, hesgonna lose a lot o energy quick.).

Its nding people like this that give atown substance. Developers can abricate atown and ll it with accomplished people,but you cant replicate a man who takesextreme pride in his ability to leap intomurky water under the darkness o nightand procure a giant reptile.

The Forgotten CoastL o o k i n g f o r t h e L o w c o u n t r y i n n o r t h f L o r i d a

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Tat Maria and the Nutcracker Prince were so well-matched was also a pleasant surprise. It has been myexperience that many smaller companies lack maledancers in their twenties. It was nice to see such a lovelyyoung couple take to the stage and dance as beautiully

as Jennier Balzac Muller and Alexander Muller. Teirstage romance could actually be believed! Ater all, it canbe argued that the Nutcracker is mainly a story about agirl entering womanhood through her rst experience oromantic love.

Te Snowake Fairies, the Mother Ginger, andthe procession o dancers representing Hot Chocolaterom Spain, Coee rom Arabia, ea rom China, andMarzipan rom Germany, were all on par with theperormances o the Nutcracker I have seen at PPAC. Onote was the stunning perormance by Molly Wagner,the lead Spanish dancer. It was difcult to take your eyeso her whenever she took to the stage.

Te highlight o the Nutcracker, however, was theperection o the Russian dance, perormed by Russiandancer, Alexey Kulpin. Hailing rom St.Petersburg, Alexeys Perormance o the Russian repak broughtthe house down with his eortless execution o classicalRussian moves. Bravo!

At the end o an enchanted evening, I would certainlysay that the Charleston Ballet Teatre has perormed aNutcracker to rank among the best I have seen. It onlylet one thing to be desired: a live orchestra. I hope thatnext year we will see the Charleston Symphony Orchestraand the Charleston Ballet Teatre team up to deliver anunorgettable perormance to thoroughly delight boththe eyes and the ears. Ballet-lovers can look orwards tothe Charleston Ballet Teatres season nale on March24, which will be perormed with the CS0.

For more information about the Charleston BalletTeatre, visit www.charlestonballet.com.

art & StYLE

he Wells Gallery at the Sanctuary is eaturing Petite Paintings by SeabrookIsland artist, ina Mayland. Tese paintings highlight inas signature paletteknie technique, which brings vibrant color and sumptuous texture to her oil

paintings. Te works are small, yet the images are bold, capturing the uniqueness o theLowcountry.

ina is a nativeCharlestonian who, aterthirty years away rom thearea, retired to SeabrookIsland to ocus on her true love painting. She is a membero the Seabrook Island ArtistGuild and has served on theBoard o Directors o theCharleston Artist Guild orthree years. ina is also onthe Board o rustees o theMiddleton Place Foundation,and she encourages all localartists to paint en plein air atour treasured plantations.

More information aboutinas work can be foundon the Wells Gallery websiteat www.wellsgallery.comor at inas website: www.inaMaylandArt.com.

Seabrook Artist Featured at the Wells GalleryPrOVIDED

(above) ina Mayland painting in uscany, Italy. (painting at left) Peek-a-Boo 5x7 oil of asemi-palinated plover by ina Mayland.

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Johns IslandRegIonallIbRaRy

3531 Maybank Highway, 559-1945houRs:

Monday Tursday: 10 a.m. 8 p.m.Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. 6 p.m.

Wee Reads (under 24 months with adult)Mondays, December 19 at 10:30 a.m.

ime for wos (2 3 years old with adult)uesdays, December 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3 6 years)Wednesdays, December 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Internet Basics (adults/young adults)uesday, December 20 rom 10 a.m. 12p.m.

Word 2007 Basics (adults/young adults)uesday, January 3 rom 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

Computer Basics (adults/young adults)Saturday, January 7 rom 10 a.m. 12 p.m.*All computer classes are free. For more

information please call 559-1945 and askfor the Reference Department. Cl ass space isavailable for 8 participants per session.

Holiday rivia(grades 6-12)December 1 - 31In celebration o the holidays, s top bythe Reerence Desk and answer a triviaquestion about the various Decemberholidays or a candy prize!

Book Explorers Preschool Book Club(up to six years old) Friday, December 16at 10:30 a.m.

PLAY with DAD: was the NightBefore Christmas (all ages)Saturday, December 17 at 11 a.m.Come and listen to this classic tale andthen have some un with a crat.

Sea Islands Book Club (adults)uesday, December 20 at 2 p.m.We will discuss the classic novel Te Waro the Worlds by H. G. Wells.

PLAY: Jingle Bell ime (all ages)Wednesday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m.Join us or some holiday stories and createa bell ornament to take home.

PLAY: Ring In Te New(all ages)Wednesday, December 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Preschool Adventure Zone! (ages 3 to 6years) Friday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m.Scientic adventures on a Preschool level!

PLAY with DAD: Fun withGingerbreads (all ages) Saturday,December 31 at 11 a.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. rivia (grades6-12) January 3 - 31. In celebration oMartin Luther King, Jr. Day, stop bythe Reerence Desk and answer a triviaquestion about Dr. King or a candy prize!

Afternoon Caf (grades 6-12)uesday, January 3 rom 4:30 6:30 p.m.

Aternoon Ca eatures a variety o boardgames, including Monopoly, Jenga, Clue,Uno, Chess, and Checkers. Popcorn andother rereshments will be provided.

PLAY: Its a Winter-wonderland! (allages) Wednesday, January 4 at 6:30 p.m.Come hear seasonal stories, then cut out asnowake to take home.

dIsplaysHeart Gallery PhotographyDecember 1 - 31Founded in New Mexico in 2001, theHeart Gallery is a national programthat uses photography to nd homes orchildren lingering in oster care. For moreinormation, visit www.scheartgallery.org.

Precious Memories DisplayDecember 1 31Codie Poll will display various pieces oher Precious Memories collection, whichinclude holiday ornaments, a pewterNativity set, and small gurines.

December 16 Island Connection Calendar January riday, december 16

ells Gallery at the Sanctuary Juried Artow, Kiawahe gallery is accepting submissions in theegories o painting (oil, acrylic, other),wing, photography, glass, and jewelry.e show runs through Jan 2. For moreormation, visit www.wellsgallery.com.

0 Years of Women in Artginning with Henrietta Johnston, the rst

male proessional artist in America, andntinuing to the present, this exhibitionmines the challenges aced by womensts over the past 300 years. Te exhibit

ns though Jan.8 at the Gibbes MuseumArt. Free- $9. For more inormation, visitw.gibbesmuseum.org.

aturday, december 17

liday Open Housee Plantation Singers will perorm at thein-House Vineyards on Johns Island.ere will be ood and drinks and localndors. Come enjoy the estivities at

open house rom 1- 5p.m. For moreormation, visit www.charlestonwine.com.

, Shop, and Be Merryres will serve up a variety o discounts

d special ofers, along with rereshments,cks, git-wrapping, and other benetsigned to make the yuletide bright. Atk, guests are invited to head to thelage Green or a Holiday Happy Hourd outdoor movie screening o Christmascation. Starts at 3 p.m. at Freshelds

Village on Kiawah. For more inormation,visit www.resheldsvillage.com.

Pops! at the GaillardCelebrate riendship and goodwill withthe Charleston Symphony Orchestra at theGaillard Municipal Auditorium at startingat 7:30 p.m. For more inormation, call723-7528.

Wright Brothers DayCommemorating the day o Orville andWilbur Wrights rst ight in Kitty Hawk,N.C.

Sunday, december 18

Te Holiday Festival of LightsCome see the Southeasts most belovedholiday estival. Te journey begins witha three-mile drive through hundredso breathtaking light displays eaturingmillions o twinkling bulbs. Stop to stretchyour legs, your spirit, and your appetite atSantas Village and Winter Wonderland.Held at the James Island County Park. Formore inormation, visit www.ccprc.com.

tueSday, december 20

2ndAnnual Christmas CocktailParty at Hege'sJoin Hege's or their 2nd AnnualChristmas Cocktail Party on uesday,December 20 rom 6:00p.m.9:00p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with atraditional holiday bufet, estive holidaydrinks, wine specials, and door prizes! Formore inormation or to reserve a spot, call

Hege's at 768-0035 or visitwww.resheldsvillage.com.

Social Bridge at Te Island HouseJoin us at the Island House on SeabrookIsland or drinks at 5pm, dinner at 5:30p.m. and play bridge ater dinner. Dinnerreservations are required, but all may cometo play bridge. Please let the hostess knowthat you will be eating dinner with thebridge group. Call 768-2571 to make yourreservation. For more inormation, visitwww.townoseabrookisland.org.

WedneSday, december 21

First Day of Winter!

YogaGentle Yoga. Tis is a great way to learn theyoga positions, increase exibil ity, promotespinal health and reduce stress. Tis classis perect or beginners and is open to alllevels. Instructor: Allison ZimmermanHeld Weekly on Wednesday rom 9p.m. 10 p.m. at Lake House (Live Oa kHall) For more inormation, visit www.

townoseabrookisland.org.

thurSday, december 22

Gift of the MagiTe annual music and spoken wordcollaboration between Chamber MusicCharleston and the Actors' Teatre oSouth Carolina. Held rom the 22 through23 at 7 p.m. at the Dock Street Teatrein Downtown Charleston. For moreinormation, visit charlestonstage.com.

Friday, december 23

Holidays at the AquariumCome celebrate with Scuba Claus in theGreat Ocean ank! Te South CarolinaAquarium in Charleston is hosting a veryspecial holiday adventure with our riendsunder the sea. While on land, enjoy a 4Dscreening o Te Polar Express. Creatureso all ages will be clapping their ippersand ns or this un-lled Friday beoreChristmas! www.scaquarium.org.

Saturday, december 24

Christmas Eve dining optionsHeld at Te Jasmine Porch 5:30 p.m. 10

p.m. and Te Ocean Room 5:30 p.m. 8p.m. Ca ll Dining Reservations at 768-

6253 to secure a reservation. For moreinormation, call the Sanctuary at KiawahIsland Gol Resort at 768-6330.

Equestrian Vaulting ClassesEquestrian vaulting classes or children 6and up at CAR arms on Johns Island.Vaulting combines gymnastics and danceon a moving horse. Classes begin at 2p.m. $20. For more inormation, visitCARarms.org.

Sunday, december 25

Merry Christmas!

tueSday, december 27

KnittingLearn the basics o knitting! Already knowand just want a re resher, we can help!!Knitting is or ages 8 and up! 9 - 10:30 a.m.For more inormation, visitwww.kiawahresort.com.

WedneSday, december 28

Glass Fusing:

Come learn how to make a colorul andunique crat that will last a lietime! Class

is or ages 12 and up! Wednesdays andSaturdays rom 9-10:30a.m. For moreinormation, visit www.kiawahresort.com.

Dave LandeoCome out to Reds Ice House in S eabrookto hear acoustic rock, pop, and variety(at Bohicket), 6:30 p.m. Free. For moreinormation, visit www.redsicehousecom.

Saturday, december 31

New Year's Eve Family Celebration -Saturday, December 31, 5:30 - 10 p.m. Ringin 2012 with riends and amily, includinglive entertainment and reworks at NightHeron Park. For more inormation, visitwww.kiawahresort.com.

New Years Eve Event at the ClubRing in the New Year with a stylishevening. Te event takes places rom 7 p.m.to midnight at the Island Eye House. Call768-7849 or reservations.

tueSday, January 3

Fly Fishing ClinicJoin our shing specialist or a workshop onthe undamental principals and techniques

o y rod use. All equipment is provided,but you are welcome to bring your own.Classes at 1:30 - 3p.m. $75 per person. Formore inormation, visit kiawahresort.com.

WedneSday, January 4

Flora and Fauna FestivalDrop in at your convenience and meet withresearchers and specialists on a variety osubjects pertinent to Kiawahs wildlie andnative habitat. Open and ree to t he public.12 - 4:30p.m. For more inormation, visit,www.kiawahconservancy.org.

Swimming LessonAllow one o our CPR rained

instructors to help you with your swimneeds. Instructors are available or bothpool and ocean swimming to teach thchild centered lesson. Ages 4 and uprecommended. Classes are held MondaWednesday, and Friday rom 8:30 - 9:3a.m. For more inormation, visit www.kiawahresort.com.

Friday, January 6

Burning Up!Learn how to turn an ordinary wood pinto a unique keepsake using wood butools. Wood burning is or ages 8 and Classes are held 9 - 10:30 a.m. For moinormation, visit www.kiawahresort.c


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You can still nd those types o peoplehere. Like Apalachicola, were not reallyon the way to anywhere. I youre in eitherplace, you sought it out as a destination.And or anyone in love with their homein the Lowcountry but curious about thereal Florida, theres nowhere else let likethe Forgotten Coast.

From the summit o a dune on Cape SanBlas, the lay o the land is nally evident.

Te cape is a 20-mile sliver stretchingout into the Gul. Geographically, itsthe Outer Banks, or the Cape Cod, oFlorida. But its wilder. Seven miles obeach and dunes stretch to their terminuswithout a building or road. Impenetrablemaritime orest crosses the quarter mile

wide spit, home to coyote, deer, bobcats,and a lligators.

Tis is the real Florida one o ewpreserved spots like it (were lucky inS.C. to have the ACE Basin and CapeRomain to remind us o our coast beoredevelopment). Apart rom being namedDr. Beachs #1 beach in the nation onmultiple occasions, Cape San Blas hassomehow escaped notice, at least enoughthat we can have it to ourselves on a warm

autumn day.Like the whole Forgotten Coast its an

amazing anomaly. Most importantly, itsa reminder o home, and a positive lessonabout retaining our water-based cultureand economy and letting our wild placesthrive.

Apalachicola continues rom page 8health & Wellness

InvisiVein is a revolutionarynew technique to cure varicoseveins, says Dr. Eugene Phillips,

a vascular and interventional radiologist with Imaging Specialists and InvisiVeino Mount Pleasant. He says that sixtypercent o men and women in Americaare aected by varicose or spider veins--the intensely painul and unsightly purpleveins that oten rob people o the activitiesand liestyles they love.

What causes them? In normal veins,valves in the vein keep blood movingorward toward the heart. With varicoseveins, the valves do not unction properly,allowing blood to remain in the vein andcausing it to enlarge. Tis process usuallyoccurs in the veins o the legs, although itmay occur elsewhere. Standing or a longtime and having increased pressure in theabdomen may make you more likely todevelop varicose veins or may make thecondition worse.

Patients may experience ullness,heaviness, aching, and sometimessevere pain in the legs, as well as visible,enlarged veins, mild swelling and brown

discoloration o the skin at the ankles. Atworst, varicose veins can cause thrombosis,ulceration and, in some cases, the veinscan burst and bleed prousely.

Dr. Phillips explains that initialtreatment is usually conservative: avoidingexcessive standing, raising your legs whenresting or sleeping, and wearing elasticsupport hose. Actual removal o varicoseveins used to be considered a traumaticprocedure with a long and painul recovery.

However, there are newer, noninvasivetreatments or varicose veins that donot involve surgery: sclerotherapy, laserablation, and radiorequency ablation.

InvisiVein o Mount Pleasanthas perormed more varicose veinprocedures than any other acility inthe Lowcountry and oers a VenaCure

EVL laser treatment or varicose andspider veins. Te procedure is essentiallypainless and recovery is very quick; withinone or two hours, the patient is up and walking out o the ofce on brand newlegs, says Phillips.

Te patients skin is numbed where atiny introducer or catheter is inserted. A highly trained radiologist guides atiny, gold-tipped laser using ultrasoundtechnology. When the laser tip nds its way to the deep vein that has becomedeective, the laser destroys it.

Te tip, known as the VenaCure EVLgold-tipped ber, helps insure that onlythe intended parts o the vein are aectedby the laser. Once the deep bulging veinis destroyed, the surrounding veins thatare also aected begin to shrink. Patientsexperience only a little discomort and norecovery time at all.

So, i painul var icose veins are stoppingyou rom doing the things you love, or iunsightly veins are keeping you out o yourskirts, its time to get back in the game.

Start the New Year of pain-ree and proud, with a holiday special or $50 of your initial consultation or sel-pay clientsthough January 1. For more inormation,call InvisiVein at 881-4020.

Veins Dont Have To Be a Pain

PHOTObyHunTerMcrae


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Welcome to another Computer Corner column. I aim to provide helpulinormation or your computer ailments rom meltdowns to simpleone-button questions.

It was only a matter o time and I guess the time is now or, believe it or not, yoursmartphone to get a virus. Te industry has acknowledged that hackers, bad guys,

whatever you want to cal l them have started attacking smartphones because o the large

amount o ino stored on them. Fox News, Cnet and other online sources reportthat smartphone viruses are on the rise. Many companies, including Nortonand MacAee, oer packages to secure your phone rom malware andprotect it in other ways.

One company has a list of potential problems and I thought I wouldshare it with you:

On-device anti-malware solution to protect against maliciousapplications, spyware, inected SD cards, and malware basedattacks on the device

On-device personal frewall to protect device interaces

Password protection or device access

Remote locate, track, lock, wipe, backup and restore sotware to retrieve andrestore a lost or stolen device

Anti-spam sotware to protect against unwanted voice and SMS/MMScommunications

(For parents) Device usage monitoring sotware to monitor and control

pre-adult mobile device usage and protect against cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking,inappropriate use, and other threats, including automated alert ing or:

SMS message content1.

Email message content2.

Insight into pictures taken, sent, and received by the device, as well as those3.stored on the device

Installed applications4.

Address book and contact lists5.

Te above list is rom an art icle by Juniper Networks and gives ood or thought aboutour smartphones and how we use them. Remember that anything stored on a phone,laptop, tablet or desktop CAN be hacked regardless o the OS (operating system). Justbecause its never happened to you or riends does not mean that it wont.

Now or some good news: the packages that are oered or smartphones are apps

and are in the $30 range rom app stores. Even better is one rom Lookout MobileSecurity that is FREE and available at www.mylookout.com.

A great eature with most mobile security apps is the ability to locatea stolen phone, lock it or even wipe it completely. Just think you couldlose your phone, jump on your computer, make it emit a loud siren noise

and fnd it setting next to the shower where you let it! Or even better isa thie with a screaming phone on his hands, ready to drop it quick. Tat

alone could be worth the price o the sotware, plus some great parent options orthe young ones.

Se be aware o the potentialmalware attacks and do something

about it. See you in the New Year andhave a wonderul holiday with riendsand amily. I the need arises I will beavailable to help with your computerproblems.

Look forward to some good questionsand helping you out. If you needimmediate assistance you can always callRent A Bob at 822-7794 or email [email protected].

Smartphones Get Sick, Too!By BoB Hooper, AKA rent A BoB


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he American chestnut is a tree that willbe immortalized as a true orest giant othe eastern US. Oten up to 100 eet tall,

and requently with a trunk diameter o greaterthan our eet. It is a species that dominates orestecosystems in both the mountains and piedmontand is highly prized or its valuable lumber. It isanciully suggested that at one time long ago, beorethe onslaught o European settlers, a squirrel wouldhave been able to run rom Maryland to northernAlabama along the branches o American chestnuts,due to their great abundance. Sadly, these mightygiants have essentially vanished, having allen awaydue to an introduced ungal disease known aschestnut blight. Occasional ly in the orests you cannd sprouts o American chestnut, but they never (orrarely) attain much size.

It is a small tree, usually not more than about20 eet tall, characterized by sharply-sawtoothedleaves. It occurs widely in the eastern United States

and in a number o upland, high-ground habitats.Te fowers are tiny and inconspicuous without anypetals. Separate male fowers and emale fowersoccur on the same plant. I all goes well, each emalefower will be able to produce a hard, shiny brown,sweet nut about an inch long, held tightly in a brightgreen spiny bur. Te burs eventually open up in theall, releasing the sweet nuts, which are a prized oodor wildlie.

John Nelson is the curator o the Herbarium at theUniversity o South Carolina, in the Department oBiological Sciences. As a public service, the Herbariumoers ree plant identifcations. For more inormation,visit www.herbarium.org or call 803-777-8196

Photo by Linda Lee

Mystery PlantBy John nelson

[Answer:Chinquapin,Chinkapin,Dwarfchestnut,Castaneapumila]


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CABBAGE

Cabbage is one o my avorite vegetables. For the past week we have eaten it cooked or rawevery night so easy and delicious just quarter it and thinly slice as much as needed andsaute in butter or olive oil. Add a sprinkle o salt. Or slice the cabbage very thinly, cutcrosswise, and add dressing.Skillet CabbageFrom Sherri Castles Te New Southern Garden Cookbook3 thick bacon slices cut crosswise into -inch slices1 small green cabbage, quartered, cored, and shredded (about 8 cups)3 bsp. cider vinegar1 tsp. sugar, or to taste1 tsp. kosher salt1/2 tsp. reshly ground black pepperCook the bacon in a heavy skillet over med.-high heat until crisp. ranser to papertowels to drain.Reduce the heat to medium. Add the cabbage and a inch o salt to the skillet and tosswith tongs until lightly coated with at. (Te cabbage should be only about 1-inchdeep in the skillet. Cook the cabbage in two batches i skillet is too small adding alittle oil to pan i needed). Cover skillet; cook, stirring oten, until cabbage is tender,about 8 min. ranser into a large serving bowl.Pour the vinegar into the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned glzerom the bottom o the pan. Pour over cabbage and toss to coat. Season with sugar,salt, and plenty o pepper. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and serve warm.

Cabbage, Pear, and gingerSlaw cup seasonsed rice vinegar1 bsp. toasted sesame oil1 tsp. grated resh ginger1 tsp. light brown sugar1 tsp. soy sauce head cabbage1 rm mango, peeled1 apple, pear or Asian pear, halved and cored

1 red Serrano chileSea salt and ground pepperIn a small bowl whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, sugar and soy sauce, Setaside. Using a mandoline, shave cabbage, mango, and pear into thin slices. (Nothaving a mandoline I thinly sliced everything.) Combine in a bowl. Cut chile intothin rings, remove seeds, and add rings to bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at once.

COLLARDS

Remove large stem, wash greens until ree o grit. Barely cover the bottom o a large heavysaucepan or cast iron skillet with olive oil. Add one-ourth-cup water. Add greens, llingpot only one-quarter ull. Place cover on pot and cook at airly high heat, stirring oten .When greens are wilted, move them to side and add more. Repeat until all greens arecooked. Salt to taste. I there is any liquid let, drain it of. Add butter or olive oil, redwine vinegar as you wish.Hot pepper vinegar is preerred by some. Artichoke relish is a delicious accompaniment.

Collard greenSand winterrootS SouPFrom Te Lee Brothers, Simple, Fresh, SouthernAny dishwasher who has ever aced the soupy ends o a well-seasoned pot o collardsknows that the cooking broth is positively energizing to drink, packed with vitaminsand a deep, rootsy favor that gives you goose bumps, its so goodWeve developedour collards soup a stew really to mimic the incomparable long-stewed-greens

favor o that collards pot, but added some roots (turnips and carrots) to sweeten it andbeans to give the dish more protein and rib-sticking potential.Note rom Louise: turnips may be omitted; we used pink-eye peas rather than canned.

1 bsp. olive oil3 oz. slab bacon or 3 strips thick-cut bacon, diced1 medium yellow onion, chopped1 large yellow turnip, peeled and diced2 small carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into -thick hal-moons4 cloves garlic, minced1-1/2 lbs. collard greens (about 1 bunch), ribs removed, leaves nely chopped2 bsp. white wine vinegar tsp. kosher salt plus more to taste tsp. crushed dried red chile fakes tsp. reshly ground black pepper plus more to taste1 quart vegetable brothOne 14 oz. can white cannellini or navy beans, drained

Pour oil into stockpot set over med.-high heat. When oil shimmers, add bacon; sauteabout 3 minutes. Add onion, turnip, carrots, and garlic. Cook, stirring, about 3minutes. Add the collards a handul at a time, turning them until they wilt beoreadding more.When all collards have wilted (about 4 minutes), add vinegar, salt, chile fakes andpepper. Add vegetable broth, beans, and 2 cups water; cover the pot. Bring to aboil, turn heat to low, and simmer or about 30 minutes until carrots and turnips aretender. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.QuiCkCollard greenS, Confetti-StyleFrom Susie Middletons Fast, Fresh, GreenOne-hal large bunch collard greens2 bsp. olive oil1 tsp. garlic, mincedBig pinch crushed red pepper fakes tsp. kosher salt tsp. sherry vinegar (optional) tsp. honey (optional)6 to 8 curls parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)Remove the stems rom the collard leaves by holding a stem with one hand andpulling leaves away rom it with the other. Rip leaves completely in hal lengthwise.You should have about 4 oz.-trimmed collards. Rinse the leaves and dry them well.Stack them up on top o each other, roll them up tightly cigar-style, and using a verysharp knie, slice them across into very thin ribbons (about one-eighth inch wide).In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook about oneminute. Add the red pepper fakes, stir, and add the sliced greens and the salt. Cook,stirring to incorporate everything in the pan, until greens turn bright green (at rst)and then a darker green and are wilted, about one minute (dont cook much longeror they will begin to toughen). Remove the pan rom the heat and taste. I you like,combine the sherry vinegar and honey in a small bowl; mix well, and mix it into thegreens. ranser to a serving dish. Alternatively, skip the honey-vinegar mix and servegreens garnished with a ew Parmigiano.

Happy cooking or the holidays!

Cabbage & CollardsSeaSonal FavoriteS From roSebank FarmS


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Irecently had a day ull o charters with children. Havingraised two great sons around saltwater mysel, I get greatpleasure when I hear the cheers and see the smiles when

children catch sh on the Egret.

Fishing with children can be a challenge becausetheir curiosity and attention span always seems to get the

best o them. It is important to keep them occupied bysharing what you are doing, why you are doing it, and whats happening around them. When I sh I alwaystry to share my techniques and stories and tips so thechildren will stay entertained while waiting on the bentrod. Here are some tips that could make that amilyshing trip more successul and less stressul:

Find Productive Fishing FirstAny child will become bored i you start the day by

spending a couple o hours trying to nd a spot where thesh are biting. Locate good water structures and knowthe best techniques or catching saltwater species. Savethe scouting or experimentation until later, ater yourchild is hooked on shing. Your child must catch sh onthe early trips. Size and type arent nearly as important ashaving un hooking a sh.

each Te Basics

Let the child create his or her own experience. Someadults do everything or the child and this can be amistake. Encourage children to do as much or themselvesas possible. ake the time to explain why you are tyinga certain hook or lure on the line. Younger children willhave trouble mastering a well tied knot on monolamentline, but they can pick out brightly colored lures or certa inbait. Kids need to develop sel-reliance and putting theirown bait on the hook is a start. But dont orce the issue.Some kids dont want to touch slimy bait. Tis will changewith time and experience.

Setting Te HookAn eager child will likely lose a sh or two by setting

the hook too hard. eaching children to set the hookquickly but gently will improve their technique. I alwaystry to use circle hooks and I discuss the reason withchildren beore the bait hits the water. Remember to let

them land a sh, even i you have to set the hook andhand them the rod. Coaching them through the battleis important and it lets them learn.

Choose Fishing Equipment WiselyUltra-light rods and reels are excellent or children.

You can purchase less expensive versions that, no doubt, will be damaged or destroyed eventually. I you let thechild use the gear on a successul shing trip, you will besurprised at how prized that shing rig will become. Notethat some kids still want to learn with a spin cast reel.Find a small, inexpensive tackle box and stock it with a

ew jigs, bobbers, hooks, weights, and other neat stuf.each your child to neatly arrange and organize. Earlyattention to organization wi ll pay of in enjoyable trips oras long as the child shes.

Properly Fitting Life VestsI am a huge proponent o sae boating and recommend

that all children, regardless o age or size o the boat, wear a l iejacket. Make sure the vest is correct or the child and meets theregulations. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov or more inormation.

WeatherChoose the days you want to your child shing wisely.

Avoid windy, rainy, or cold days. Blue bird days are the bestor the best childhood memories. Remember to take ext ra jackets or weather changes. Be mindul o the sun andmake sure sun block is applied prior to leaving the dock.

Know When o LeaveBoredom in youth may strike at any timeeven when

the sh are biting. Forcing children to stay out longerthan their attention span allows is a good way to turnthem of rom shing orever. More than one youngsteron the trip will likely end up horsing around or makingunnecessary noise. Tis is a good case or total patienceas an adult. I am not endorsing a complete breakdown

o discipline, but remember that you brought children tothe water to enjoy the same experiences you have had ormany years. Tat child who is scaring the sh away willsomeday become a serious and dedicated angler.

Chances are good that you will spend many enjoyablehours on the water with this sherman you created.Remarkably, the child you take shing may take youshing someday. You both will always remember thesmiles and memories.

(l to r) Tanner, Kevin, and Sullivan Lane of Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Fishing with FamilyBy Captain Fred BriCketto

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