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SEABROOK RESIDENTS LAUNCH

BACKPACK PROGRAM FOR MT. ZION

BY ANNE HARRISFor The Island Connection

Most of us have had to go to work, or drive a carpool, or run an errand before we’ve had

breakfast one morning. Most of us have had to sit in a meeting that ran a little too long, leaving us late for lunch or dinner. Most of us know that with the feeling of hunger come low concentration, agitation, and lack of energy. But, for most of us, those feelings don’t last.

Now imagine you have not had anything substantial to eat for upwards of 48 hours. Imagine you are being asked to solve a math problem, or read a chapter in a book having not eaten for two days.

Unfortunately, this is a reality for many children right in our own backyards.

Backpack Buddies is a national program geared to helping children at the local level. While many children in need qualify for reduced-price or free lunches at school, they are often left to fend for themselves over the weekend. Backpack Buddies volunteers fill bags with nutritious foods and snacks for children to take home with them on Friday afternoons.

When Seabrook Residents Joanne Threlfall and Elaine Davis heard about the program, they knew it was something that they wanted to start in the area. Threlfall and Davis knew there were children at nearby Mt. Zion Elementary school on John’s Island that were in need of help.

Mt. Zion Elementary has a total enrollment of around 300 students. Of those students, almost 90 percent qualify for free or reduced-priced lunches. With

Jaguars, Cadillacs and Mustangs, oh my!SEA ISLAND CARS AND COFFEE COMES TO FRESHFIELDS

BY RALPH SECOYFor The Island Connection

A new monthly event, Sea Islands Cars and Coffee, hosted by Freshfields Village and coffee and sandwich shop Java Java, took over Freshfields the morning of Saturday, June

21. The free showcase welcomed cars of all types owned by local folks from Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Island.

Now in its fourth month, Cars and Coffee runs from 8 – 10 a.m. Upcoming dates are July 19, August 16, September 20, October 25, November 15 and December 13. Antique cars, classic cars, muscle cars, modified cars and unique modern cars are welcomed to participate in this celebration of the beauty of cools cars.

The most recent show, included cars from a 1929 Ford Tudor

all the way up to a late model Rolls Royce, Corvette, Jaguar, Cadillac and Mustang. In between those, the crowd got to see many different types and model years. Roadsters were represented by a hand-manufactured 2005 Morgan, and two Triumphs—the relatively recent 1980 TR8 and a classic Triumph TR4.

Muscle cars on display included a 1979 Chevy Berlinetta, a 1968 Pontiac GTO, and a 1969 Chevrolet Cheville SS396 Super Sport with an optional 350 HP engine.

Other cars included an early 70s Cadillac which still sported—what?—Fins! Among others there was a classic 1956

PHOTOS BY RALPH SECOY

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Friday, July 4All town offices closed in observance of Independence Day

Monday, July 7Environmental Committee Meeting3 - 5 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall

Tuesday, July 8Communications Committee Meeting3 - 5 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall

Wednesday, July 9Emergency Management Committee

10 a.m.Kiawah Town Hall

Public Safety Committee Meeting2 - 4 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall

Town Planning Commission Meeting2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Seabrook Town Hall

Thursday, July 10Arts Council Meeting3 - 5 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall

Thursday, July 17CERT Team Meeting10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Kiawah Town Hall

Monday, July 21Board of Zoning and Appeals4 - 5 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall

Tuesday, July 22Ways and Means Committee Meeting2 - 4 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall

Town Council Meeting2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Seabrook Town Hall

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Coastal communities can take control of their beachesG O V E R N O R H A L E Y S I G N S B E A C H

P R E S E R VAT I O N F E E I N T O L A W

BY JENNIFER TUOHYThe Island Connection Editor

For the past two years, Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin has been spearheading a proposal to have

the State Legislature authorize local beach communities to collect a Beach Preservation Fee from tourists that frequent their towns.

With the help of Mike Sottile and others, the Beach Preservation Act, passed by the Senate last year, passed the House in May and was signed by the Governor on June 2. If approved by a referendum of voters, this act will allow municipalities like the Isle of Palms to collect 1 percent on all short term accommodations; rental properties, hotels etc. The monies collects can only be used for:

• Nourishment, renourishment, maintenance, erosion mitigation, and monitoring of the beaches within the corporate limits of the qualified coastal municipality;

• Dune restoration and maintenance, including planting of grass, sea oats, or other vegetation useful in preserving the dune system within the corporate limits of the qualified coastal municipality; and

• Maintenance of public beach accesses within the corporate limits of the qualified coastal municipality.

The idea for sourcing these funds from the people who use the beaches came about when Cronin gathered together a group of beach community mayors and their city administrators to “try to understand

what we do well together and what are the threats to our community,” Cronin said.

“It became apparent that the federal government wasn’t going to have funds to preserve beaches, and that the state had taken action to eliminate any beach preservation funds on their part,” Cronin said. “So it became evident that we needed to do something.”

The first meeting of beach mayors took place 3 years ago on Folly Beach, and there have been two subsequent meeting on Isle of Palms. All the beach communities in the area, including Seabrook and Kiawah, were represented and the attendees focused on understanding what was going well in each community and what each one was doing to support its beaches and tourism.

“It’s a sharing experience. It’s quite informative,” Cronin said. “The mayor from Pawleys Island comes all the way down here, he’s in the same boat—no pun intended.”

It was in these meetings that the idea of a Beach Preservation Fee was born.

“It became apparent from looking at how each community runs its beaches that we charged less from a fee standpoint than the City of Charleston does. The beaches couldn’t charge the 2 percent accommodations fee that the Charleston charges, beaches could only charge 1 percent,” Cronin said. “Yet we have the beaches being threatened that need to be preserved for future generations.”

Cronin and Tim Goodman, the mayor

of Folly Beach, travelled to Columbia to testify on beach matters before a Senate subcommittee last year.

“Mike Sottile was very active in soliciting support in the House, which it passed this year. The only people that voted against it were senators from the upstate area, who really have an edge for anything to do with the beach.”

The act also received substantial support from the tourism initiatives in Charleston, which recognize that the beaches are a major tourism drive.

“Not having funding to maintain them is not in their best interests,” Cronin said. “It turns out that the beaches, while from a population standpoint are not a very large base, but they provide 30 percent of the tourism activity in Charleston is on the beaches.”

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New fire headquarters opens July 14

BY JAMES GHIFor The Island Connection

One year after breaking ground, the new St. John’s Fire District Headquarters at 1148 Main Road

will officially open on July 14, 2014. A grand opening ceremony will take

place from 4 – 6 p.m. on July 14. The public is invited to stay afterwards for the first commission meeting held in the building, which will start at 6 p.m.

The new building will put all of the administrative services under one roof. Prior to the construction of the headquarters building, the Fire Prevention Division was located on Kiawah Island at Fire Station 4. The Training Division was also located separately and the Deputy

Fire Chief ’s office was located at Fire Station 1. All other administrative services and the Fire Chief were housed in a small 960 sq. ft. office.

Headquarters is now located in a 10,500 sq. ft. building next to Fire Station 7 on Main Road. In addition to new office space there is a large meeting room in the core of the building. This room will serve as a commission meeting room, training room, and an emergency operations center or EOC. The EOC will provide an area that can be used as a central command and control location during large and/or prolonged emergency incidents.

Breaking ground on the headquarters a year ago.

The new building will be ceremoniously opened on July 14.

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Public Workshop Scheduled for future park site at Limehouse Bridge

BY SARAH REYNOLDSFor The Island Connection

On July 9, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) will host a public

workshop about the future of the agency’s property located near the Limehouse Bridge. This piece of land, located in the Stono River between West Ashley and Johns Island, is currently undeveloped and a master plan is in the works to make it a county park facility. The public is invited to attend the meeting, to be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the West Ashley High School cafeteria, with a presentation beginning at 6:45 p.m.

At the meeting, information will be shared about the site, and project leaders will discuss opportunities and constraints at the property. The public will be invited to share comments and opinions about what they would like to see at the property. The meeting will be hosted by staff from CCPRC and the agency’s consultants for the property, Stantec.

In December of 2012, CCPRC received the Limehouse Point property through a generous donation. The site offers stunning views of the Stono River and opportunities for kayaking, bird watching and other recreational activities. The master planning process for this project will explore pedestrian and vehicular

circulation, a dock connection to the marsh island and river, and constructed improvements that provide opportunities for recreation. Beyond the site, the planning process will explore connections to the West Ashley Greenway and the Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail. The intended process will include seeking guidance and input from a Steering Committee and the community.

The 85.5-acre future park site is located in the West Ashley and Johns Island areas of the City of Charleston near the Limehouse Bridge. It is composed of approximately 25.3 acres of highland, a 12.2-acre marsh island and 48 acres of marsh adjoining the Stono River. A proposed development had begun infrastructure improvements at the property when it was acquired and donated to CCPRC. Portions are zoned under conservation and others are restricted

to recreational use. The property’s plant communities consist of mixed-mesic,

bottomland hardwood, and maritime forests, as well as early successional and tidal salt marsh.

An active CSX rail line abuts the property to the north, and the West Ashley Greenway terminus is within 300 yards of the site. With its close proximity to the Greenway, the property provides an excellent opportunity to serve as a trailhead. Its adjacency to the CSX rail line also creates the potential to extend the Greenway to the south. The

stunning views of the Stono River and the potential for water access create further opportunities for passive recreation and enjoyment, including a potential connection to the proposed Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail.

As for the future direction of the property, Julie Hensley, director of

planning for CCPRC, notes that interested citizens should understand that it might be a matter of years before the park is developed. “However, we are very excited about the opportunities for trail connections offered by this site and look forward to developing the master plan for the property,” said Hensley.

The property located at the Limehouse Bridge is one of several undeveloped lands recently acquired by CCPRC that will one day be county parks. The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 10,000 acres of property and includes three land parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843.795.4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.

We are very excited about the

opportunities for trail

connections offered by this

site and look forward to

developing the master plan for

the property.

Julie Hensley

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the help of Corinne Crawford, Student Support Specialist for Communities In Schools of the Charleston area, 50 of those students were identified as those qualifying for assistance through Backpack Buddies.

Threlfall and Davis will start their program sponsoring 25 of the children, with hopes to be able to help all 50 in the near future. The program is funded through private donations and volunteers, and the first fundraising event for Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island will be held between July 18 and 21.

Well-known sea glass artist, Judith Paixao will be featured at The Resort Shop, www.theresortshop.com in Freshfields Village on those dates. Paixao shares Threlfall and Davis’s passion for children and has agreed to donate a large percentage of her profit to Backpack Buddies SI.

Paixao gathers her sea glass in Bermuda, and will work with each customer to pick their own glass and arrange them in a unique way. No piece is exactly alike, and all are truly works of art.

Threlfall and Davis hope that this fundraiser will be the first of many. If you are not able to make the event, donations can be made by check to: Backpack Buddies- Seabrook Island, 3016 Baywood Drive, Seabrook Island, SC 29455

Additionally, if you prefer to donate food Threlfall asks that you donate 24 or more of the same item, so all of the children will receive similar items in their bags. Assembly of the bags will be each Thursday afternoon in order to have them to the children by Friday, and arrangements can be made through Threlfall for pickup of the items. Volunteers are needed and welcome.

To learn more about the fundraising event with Judith Paixao, or more about the Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island program, contact Joanne Threlfall by phone at 203.417.8518, or via email at jmt0279@gmail.com or Elaine Davis by phone at 843.297.8788 or email at ebdavis@comcast.net.

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Judith Paixo’s custom designed sea glass jewelry will be sold in support of Seabrook Island Backpack Buddies program from July 18 through 21.

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health

Find out about facet syndromeBY BENJAMIN CAMERANSI, MD

For The Island Connection

Spine related pain is one of the most challenging of chronic pain conditions to treat. The majority of

adults, estimated at over 80 percent, will experience some type of neck or back pain at some point during their lives. Chief among all musculoskeletal disorders, low back pain is the primary reason for patients seeking medical care and remains the single leading cause of disability worldwide.

The actual cause of low back and neck pain can be complicated as well as difficult to accurately diagnose. This is due to the many changes in and around the spine that can cause pain, including injury to spinal ligaments, muscles, nerve roots, discs and facet joints. Degenerative changes and the usual wear and tear of the facet joint can play a major role in generating pain symptoms, frequently involving the neck, shoulder, mid-back, low back or legs, as well as a potential cause of certain types of headaches. Pain complaints associated with facet joints are largely referred to as Facet Syndrome. Treatment of Facet Syndrome is second only to that of epidural steroid injections of the low back as the most commonly performed procedure in the United States.

The human spinal column is made up of 24 individual and specialized bones

known as vertebrae. Facet joints are paired and exist on the sides of each of the vertebrae. In conjunction with the disc between each of vertebrae, the facet joints are responsible for stabilizing the spine as well as allowing for spinal movement; flexion, extension and rotation. Similar to other synovial joints in the body, the relatively small facet joints are lined with protective cartilage. Additionally, at each spinal level, the joints are supplied with a very small nerve branching off each major spinal nerve root as it exits the spine. These small Median Branch nerves are responsible for transmitting the pain that arises from the normal wear and tear of these joints as well as the resulting arthritic and inflammatory changes.

Facet Syndrome can be diagnosed by temporarily numbing the Medial Branch nerve that transfers the pain signal from the joint to the spinal cord. This is done by injecting a small amount of local anesthetic into the facet joint under direct x-ray guidance while positioned comfortably laying face down in the physicians office. If indeed the typical pain as experienced is temporarily blocked by this injection, a diagnosis of Facet Syndrome can be established.

Once diagnosed, Facet Syndrome can be treated by a highly specialized

and sophisticated, yet relatively simple procedure, known as Radiofrequency Ablation. This procedure is routinely performed in the physician’s office under direct x-ray guidance either with or without conscious sedation. In delivering RF Ablation, a specialized needle is advanced near the facet joint to a location where the Median Branch nerve is known to transit. Once properly positioned, the needle is simply attached to a small unit capable of delivering a controlled source of radiofrequency energy. At the needle tip, the RF energy creates heat, which is delivered to the area around the nerve. Only about 90 seconds of RF energy is needed to disrupt the ability of the nerve to transmit the facet generated pain signals; a process known as denervation. An advantage of today’s more sophisticated RF units is that multiple nerves at multiple levels can be treated simultaneously. It usually takes upwards of a few weeks to experience the full therapeutic value of denervation of the Median Branch nerves to occur. While not usually a permanent “cure” of Facet Syndrome, most patients experience significant pain relief ranging from six months to upwards of twelve to eighteen months, or longer. Another benefit of this highly advanced therapeutic technique is the procedure can be repeated

into the future if Facet Pain symptoms return once again.

Dr. Ben Cameransi can be found at Comprehensive Pain Specialists. Their Mount Pleasant office is located at 3070 Highway 17 North, Suite 102. www.cpspain.com 855.615.7246 (PAIN).

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Corvette and a red 1992 Stretch Jeep so long, so high, and with so much chrome that you definitely couldn’t miss it.

A special treat was the appearance of a red and white 1958 Nash Metropolitan. The styling is quite typical, but it is so small that it looks like a scaled miniature toy.

Unlike category competition car shows, Sea Islands Cars and Coffee is just for fun, and you don’t know what you’ll see next. The coffee and cars morning was started by Bruce Stemerman and John Wilson, who were organizers of the highly successful Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat that took place on the 18th hole of the River Course last November. Despite the success of that event, they were unable to secure a suitable location to reprise it in 2014, so Bruce and John organized the Cars and Coffee event with help from Freshfields Village and Java Java.

Cars and Coffee events are held around the country and reflect a growing interest in collectible cars. The Charleston area has hundreds of automotive enthusiasts and Freshfields provides a perfect setting for owners to enjoy a Saturday drive and show off their treasured automobiles.

“Those of us involved in the hobby know that, as great as the cars are, their owners are really what makes it so much fun,” Bruce Stemerman said. “Anyone attending these events, with or without cars, will meet some terrific folks who love cars and love talking about them. Many children have attended, and seeing these cars provides a great opportunity for parents and grandparents to tell stories of how cars have played a role in their lives. It is a great family event.”

For questions about the Sea Islands Cars and Coffee contact Bruce Stemerman at bstemerman@gmail.com or 240.418.9225 or John Wilson at jrwilson749@msn.com or 843.324.7082.

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Second osprey chick confirmed at Legare Farms

BY COLIN CUSKLEYFor The Island Connection

We first noticed the pair brooding on some eggs on March 22. By May 7, the hen was sitting up and appeared to be shading new born chicks. Observing from the ground we couldn’t see into the nest to confirm the newborn chicks,

which weigh about 2 oz. when first hatched. The platform is about 50 feet up on the pole erected by Berkeley Electric.

By May 16, one chick had grown enough to poke its head up and we got the first photo from the ground with a 500mm lens. On June 2 we got a picture of the second chick. By June 13 the chicks, and mother, were very actively feeding. The chicks have also begun to develop from their brownish gray head plumage to the distinctive Osprey white head cap and cheeks. One of the parents is constantly hunting while the other is feeding the latest catch to the chicks who take turns eating.

This timeline is consistent with published data about Ospreys who incubate their eggs for about five weeks before hatching. The chicks then take about eight weeks to fledge; learning to fly and leaving the nest. We expect to see these chicks very active in early to mid-July as the test their wings. Hopefully we will be lucky enough to catch a first flight!

See more photos of the chicks feeding at jicsc.org/index.php/ospreys-feeding

PHOTO BY COLIN CUSKLEY

Rock out with Music on the Green

at Freshfields

Put your dancing shoes on, Music on the Green at Freshfields Village continues Friday nights in July

(except July 4). These free, family friendly concerts are a great way to spend the evening from 6-9 p.m. on The Village Green. Music for all ages!

Upcoming schedule: * July 11: Plane Jane one of Carolina’s

best party bands will perform hits from the 60s to today’s Top 40.

* July 18: Hot Sauce is a high-energy band with great stage presence playing dance, rock, funk and Top 40 tunes.

* July 25: The Business is the real deal. Great musicians, including a horn section and powerful vocals deliver a range of soul, rock, oldies and new hits.

Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket, and food and beverage will be available for purchase. Music on the Green is sponsored in part by the Town of Kiawah, Barrier Island Marine and Charleston Magazine.

BY KERRY WELCHFor The Island Connection

arts & events

Plane Jane perform July 11.

arts & events

Free, outdoor movies continue

at Freshfields BY KERRY WELCH

For The Island Connection

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Enjoy the starry nights cuddled with the family watching recent blockbusters and family classics

on the Village Green at Freshfields Village for Starlight Cinema. This outdoor movies series is free, and takes place Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. until August 27.

A special screening is scheduled for July 9 when Freshfields Freezes Over for Frozen—A Sing-a-long. Frozen treats, drinks and more will be available to watch this film, which earned an Oscar for “Best Original Song” in 2013.

The schedule is as follows:* July 2 Monsters University (G; 104

min; 2013) Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employees Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan were just two promising young students at Monsters University in this frightfully fun Disney/Pixar prequel. Long before they were lurking in closets for a living, Mike and Sulley were just two Scaring majors at Monsters University, dreaming of the day they would make children shriek in terror. When their heated competition to be the most fearsome in their class gets out of hand, however, Mike and Sulley find themselves ejected from the prestigious Scare Program, and they are forced to seek the aid of their oddball friends in order to get their education back on

track. * July 9 Frozen: Sing-a-long (PG;

108 min; 2013) After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, her sprightly sister Anna teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell. Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee co-directed this Walt Disney Animation Studios production based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale The Snow Queen.

* July 16 Here Comes the Boom (PG; 101 min; 2012) In this comedy former collegiate wrestler, Scott Voss is now a 42-year-old, apathetic biology teacher in a failing high school. When cutbacks threaten the school’s music program and its teacher, Scott springs into action. He dusts off his long-unused wrestling skills and earns money for the program by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. Though the school nurse thinks he’s crazy, Scott gains something he never expected, and the school rallies behind him.

* July 30 Muppets Most Wanted (PG; 107 min; 2014) While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into n European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.

ARTs & events

Magnolia Gardens History Fair

returns July 5BY HERB FRAZIER

For The Island Connection

The 2nd Annual History Fair at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on July 5 will showcase

32 historic organizations, businesses and institutions in Charleston.

History Fair presenters include well-known organizations in education, religion, business, social services, military history, the arts and tourism, including Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, a state-owned park on the grounds where the Carolina Colony was founded in 1670.

A representative of the national heritage corridor created by Congress in 2006 and dedicated to the preservation of Gullah Geechee culture will participate in the fair that begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.

The History Fair is also a time to honor the people who serve America. On July 5, free garden admission will be offered to firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, physicians and nurses and active duty military and their immediate family. Valid identification is required.

Garden admission is not required to attend the History Fair. Representatives of participating organizations will distribute information, make presentations and lead interactive activities that will appeal to the

amateur and serious historian and children who want to touch the past.

Magnolia will be joined by its Ashley River neighbors Drayton Hall and Middleton Place under the banner of the Historic Ashley River Plantation District.

Tom Johnson, Magnolia’s executive director, said the History Fair convenes Charleston’s historic organizations and institutions that otherwise might not have interacted at one event. The fair, he said, also increases the opportunity for collaborations and a sharing of information to expand an understanding of Lowcountry history and culture.

Magnolia is also offering three special activities for guests who pay the general garden admission. Master brick maker Rick Owens of Simpsonville will demonstrate his craft near the Peacock Café. Award-winning storyteller Kitty Wilson-Evans of Columbia, who portrays an 18th century enslaved worker named Kessie, will perform in the History Room on the ground floor of the main house. Character actor Kirk R. Brown of Orefield, Penn., will also perform. Brown will portray landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who co-designed several famous urban parks, including New York City’s Central Park.

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Have a happy, virus-free Fourth

BY BOB HOOPERFor The Island Connection

We are celebrating the beginning of our great nation this Friday. What a wonderful place to live,

especially in the LowCountry on a barrier island.

I have been forced in recent columns to speak about viruses, bad people either stealing your data or ransoming it for large sums of money but not this column. I want to share some wonderful stories about our little piece of heaven.

Did you know that on the Isle of Palms is VFW Post 3137 located Beachfront right next door to the Windjammer? If you a veteran of a foreign war please consider joining our wonderful post, we have members from all over our great country. Active duty are always welcome (with ID) and we have lots of events open to the public. Every Friday night we have “burn your own steaks” which includes a great steak (which you cook on our deck overlooking the ocean), salad and baked potato, all for $14. We also have monthly Fish Fry’s, next one is Sat. July 19 from 6-8 p.m. $8 a plate and includes fish, hush puppies, baked beans, red rice, coleslaw and home-made desserts. We also have a very active Ladies and Men’s Auxiliary.

All the barrier islands will be busy on the 4th and lots of fireworks to view. Please remember that personal fireworks are not permitted on many of the barrier islands so just go and enjoy the HUGE free fireworks.

As a proud American I enjoy the traditional backyard gatherings on the 4th and with it being a Friday we all will have a long weekend to share with friends and family. I hope your 4th brings all you want and that we all reflect on our great heritage and continue forward.

Finally, I do have to remind you that anti-malware or virus protection does not help you when it’s out of date or not paid for. If using a paid version, consider the many free versions, just “Google” free virus protection or you can email me and I will help. Also don’t put your laptop directly on the comforter in bed, use a solid surface to help with the airflow.

Again Happy 4th of July to all and enjoy the rest of the summer!

As always if you have questions or need help you can call or email Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 or rentabob@live.com.

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Help send military families back to school

BY MARG GEIGERFor The Island Connection

Did you know that $603.63 is the average amount spent on back-to-school apparel, school supplies

and electronics per family?

As the current school year ends, Operation Homefront is gearing up for the 2014 Back-To-School Brigade program. BTSB provides backpacks full of school supplies to military kids in need. In the Carolinas, 2,000 stocked backpacks were given out in 2013. This year we would like to see that 2,200 military children have supplies to start the new school year off right.

There are many ways that you can help: • Set up a Collection Bin at your

business for employees or customers.• Organize a workplace giving

campaign by talking with your Human Resource department at work.

• Start a collection campaign at your church, or social group meeting place.

• Send a cash gift directly to Operation Homefront – Carolinas to purchase backpacks. We can stretch your donor dollars by purchasing 2 backpacks wholesale for the price of 1 purchased retail.

For more information on how you can help Operation Homefront – Carolinas help military families, contact our office: 4728 Park Road, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28215, or call us at 704.527.3063 or email us at Carolinas@OperationHomefront.net.

Visit us on the web at www.OperationHomefront.net, or Facebook.com/OHCarolinas, and via Twitter at @OHNCandSC. Operation Homefront is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit and all contributions made to us are tax-deductible.

In the Carolinas, 2,000 stocked

backpacks were given out in 2013

10 July 04, 2014Island Connection Calendar August 10ONGOING EVENTS

MondaysFarmers’ MarketShop for Lowcountry produce, prepared foods, crafts, specialty products and more at the Farmer’s Market at Freshfields Village from 4 to 8 p.m. until August 25.

POPS Bible Study8:30 a.m. at the Sandcastle.

Monday Bridge GroupThe Monday Bridge Group needs new players. 9 a.m. at the Lake House. For more information, please contact Lori Muenow at 843.768.2314 or Ilse Calcagno at 843.768.0317.

Seabrook Stitchers The Lake House, every Monday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, contact Denise Doyon at dendoyon@gmail.com.

TuesdaysMah Jongg Practice2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of the month, The Lake House—Osprey 2, 1 - 4 p.m. Open to all new players, those returning to the game, and anyone else who wants a chance to practice with others who are learning the game. If you have any questions, please contact Helen Thompson at hmtsbsc@gmail.com.

Kick it at BohicketFree family fun at Bohickett Marina, 6 to 9

p.m. featuring music, face painting, balloon artists and a jump castle.

WednesdaysNickelodeon Character Wednesdays Starting June 4 your favorite Nickelodeon characters will be making special appearances at the waterparks on Wednesdays this summer. Catch them during your visit to Splash Zone, Splash Island, and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark. Characters will make appearances during regular park hours (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.); exact times will be available on site.

Freshfields Village Outdoor Movie Series 8:30 p.m., May 28-August 27. Starlight Cinema offers free, outdoor movies on Wednesdays. Bring a beach chair or blanket, pack a picnic and head to the Village Green. There will be new releases like Frozen and classic family movies like Remember the Titans playing this summer. Upcoming movies include The Smurfs 2, Hook, Despicable Me 2, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and The Nut Job. For more information visit www.freshfieldsvillage.com.

32°80° Loft Interiors & Gallery at Bohicket Marina is offering art lessons to children every Wednesday morning from 10-11 throughout the summer as a part of Bohicket Marina’s Kids Creek Camp. Each week there will be a new project for 4-12 year old children to complete during the one-hour session. $12. Materials included.

32°80° Loft Interiors & Gallery can be found at www.3280loft.com or call us at 843.974.5979.

thursdayDive-in Movies at the Sanctuary pool and Loggerhead Grill on Kiawah IslandLoggerhead Grill at The Sanctuary makes a splash with their rendition of ‘The Drive-In Movies’. Families of all ages are welcomed to attend the weekly Dive-In Movie event held throughout the summer. Instead of sitting in your vehicle or lawn chair in a big open field, we’ve opened our pool and chairs to all visiting guests and islanders to come splash around or lounge as you watch.

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

Music on the Green6-9 p.m., through August 29 at Freshfields Village. Kiawah Island will be rocking with Freshfield Village’s free weekly concerts on the Village Green. These are family friendly live performances. There will be rock, blues, jazz, country, soul, disco and every genre in between. Upcoming concerts include Groove Train, Shelly Waters, Chris Cosby Group, Coconut Groove Band, and Rubberband. Visit www.freshfieldsvillage.com for more information.

SaturdaysIrvin-House Vineyards on Wadmalaw Island “Sippin’ Saturday” Held each week during the summer from 12 to 4 p.m. Each Saturday, the winery will showcase a different local food vendor and musical group to entertain locals and visitors. The famous Irvin~House Vineyards Wine-a-Ritas will be served on the patio. The winery/distillery will offer tastings of their wines as well as their FireFly vodkas. Patrons will receive complimentary glasses during both tastings. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcomed. For complete information call 843.559.6867.

Amy’s Place live entertainmentThe restaurant features live entertainment with Steve Joy (Jazz) every Saturday from 6 – 8 p.m. Special guest appearances by Ann Caldwell singing R&B, Joe Tedesko, John Stockdale and Shrimp City Slim.

HomegrownNew Johns Island Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday at 3546 Maybank Highway Johns Island 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. www.johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.

Charleston Farmers Market8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine in Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street. A variety of local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans for visitors to experience.

Summer Concert Series on the Sanctuary Grand Lawn Shows begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday evenings. The Summer Concert Series is Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s summer live music lineup which will be held most Saturdays at The Sanctuary on the beautiful Grand Lawn overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Each concert is packed with family friendly entertainment and beachy, summer music. Each concert will host a different regional band for this complimentary event.

Ongoing

Unfurled: Flags from the Collections of the Charleston MuseumThe Charleston Museum presents an original exhibition, Unfurled: Flags from the Collections of the Charleston Museum, from May 5, 2014 to January 4, 2015. On display in its Historic Textiles Gallery, the Museum’s flag collection spans from the early 19th century to the late 20th century, with examples covering a range of functions and styles. Many flags are exhibited for the first time.

FRIDAY, JULY 4

Happy Fourth of July!Independence Festival 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Come out to Kiawah for food, drinks, and live music on the beach by the Headliners. Other activities include tie dye, face painting and games. Food and beverage tickets will be sold at Night Heron Park and at the event. A firework display at the Park will be at 9:15 p.m. to round out the festivities. Details: 843.768.6001, kiawahresort.com

SATURDAY, JULY 5

Seabrook Island’s Art and Photography Guilds Art ShowThe show will be at the Seabrook Island Lake House in Live Oak Hall from 12-7 p.m. Photographer Patricia Schaefer and artist Tina Mayland (pictured here) will be among the many artists and photographers celebrating the beauty of the Lowcountry. Non-residents of Seabrook Island may attend by contacting Tina Mayland at Tina@TinaMaylandArt.com or 843.768.5696 in advance of the event to arrange clearance through the security gate.

History Fair at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens32 historic organizations, businesses and institutions in Charleston gather at the second annual history fair. See story on page 12.

TUESDAY, JULY 8

Summer Classic Horse Show at Mullet Hall Equestrian CenterTwo Grand Prix, hunter, jumper and equitation events. The event is open to the public for spectators. Details: 843.768.5867 or Charlestoncountyparks.com/mullethall.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

Limehouse Bridge Workshop6 – 7:30 p.m. the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission hosts a public workshop about the future of the agency’s property located near the Limehouse Bridge. This piece of land, located in the Stono River between West Ashley and Johns Island, is currently undeveloped and a master plan is in the works to make it a county park facility. The public is invited to attend the meeting, to be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the West Ashley High School cafeteria, with a presentation beginning at 6:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 11

Music on the Green 6 – 9 p.m. at Freshfields Village with Plane Jane one of Carolina’s best party bands performing hits from the 60s to today’s Top 40. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach

chair or blanket, and food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series7:30 p.m. with Da’ Gullah Rootz at James Island County Park. Tickets are $8 and must be purchased at the gate. Children 12 and under free. James Island County Park is located at 871 Riverland Drive.

SATURDAY JULY 12

Summer Concert Series at Kiawah Island Golf Resort5 p.m. The Coast Runner Band, R&B, Funk, Motown, Beach Music, Bal¬lads, Rock, and much more, will be playing on the Grand Lawn at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

MONDAY, JULY 14

Grand Opening of St. John’s Fire District Headquarters 4 – 6 p.m., 1148 Main Road. The public is invited to stay for the first commission meeting held in the building. The meeting will start at 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Summer Concert Series at Kiawah Island Golf Resort5 p.m. Velvet Caravan: One of the most unusual ensembles in the music business. Combining Gypsy, Honky-Tonk, Swing and Latin, this band plays upbeat tunes from all over the world with thunderous virtuosity and relentless sense of humor. Playing at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort on the Grand Lawn.

Sea Island Cars and Coffee at Freshfields Village8 – 10 a.m. A new monthly event for all lovers of great cars, we welcome all interesting cars, antiques, classics, muscle cars, modified cars and unique modern cars. This is a great way to celebrate the beauty of cools cars and to meet their interesting owners.

FRIDAY, JULY 25

Music on the Green at Freshfields Village6 – 9 p.m. with The Business. Great

musicians, including a horn section and powerful vocals deliver a range of soul, rock, oldies and new hits. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket, and food and beverage will be available for purchase.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Summer Concert Series a t Kiawah Island Golf Resort5 p.m. 17 South Band: Party band with music for the 60’s to present, featuring Motown, Rhythm and Blues, and Beach, Jazz and Swing. At the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

SUNDAY, JULY 27

The Center for Birds of Prey Family Program1 p.m. a fun day of interesting activities for all ages, learning about and enjoying birds and nature together, including hands on interaction with avian bio-artifacts and arts and crafts to flight demonstrations and behind-the-scenes tours of the restricted Avian Medical Clinic. Our Bee Cause will offer an insider’s view of a working bee hive plus a honey harvest and tasting. Wild Birds Unlimited of Mt. Pleasant will provide an exclusive offer on a special back yard birding starter package, and kid-friendly refreshments will be available for purchase. Space is limited and advance purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

Summer Concert Series at Kiawah Island Golf Resort5 p.m. Quiana Parlor & The Shiny Disco Ball Band: From Jazz and Pop, to R&B and Rock & Roll. At the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

The Center for Birds of Prey Family Program1 p.m. a fun day of interesting activities for all ages, learning about and enjoying birds and nature together, including hands on interaction with avian bio-artifacts and arts and crafts to flight demonstrations and behind-the-scenes tours of the restricted Avian Medical Clinic. Our Bee Cause will offer an insider’s view of a working bee hive plus a honey harvest and tasting. Wild Birds Unlimited of Mt. Pleasant will provide an exclusive offer on a special back yard birding starter package, and kid-friendly refreshments will be available for purchase. Space is limited and advance purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org.

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Playing all dayJ O H N C . C A M P B E L L F O L K S C H O O L O F F E R S E N R I C H M E N T

A N D F U N F O R T H E Y O U N G AT H E A R T

BY CAROL ANTMANFor The Island Connection

To have the freedom we had as children: to explore, to try new things, to dabble, to be alright with

not being good at it, to immerse ourselves and relinquish all responsibilities for a while… sound good? Since 1925, John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC has been answering the call of adults who want to have fun learning about music, art, nature, crafts, gardening, cooking, storytelling and writing.

Its history is fascinating. The school’s

namesake, John C. Campbell was described by his colleagues at Piedmont College as “the guy from up North that you can get along with,” when he was president of the school. In 1903, he and his wife Olive Dame outfitted a covered wagon and set out to explore Appalachia. John interviewed farmers about their agricultural practices and Olive collected traditional ballads and studied the handicrafts. They aspired to improve the quality of education in the region but they

were also studying the wonderful crafts, music and tools that mountain people used. Beyond cruel stereotypes, not much was known of this region at the time. The book of ballads Olive eventually published is still the seminal work on the subject.

Familiar with the Danish system of education that combined fun with learning in a non-competitive environment, John and Olive hoped to bring that model to Appalachia. After John died in 1919, Olive and her friend Marguerite Butler went to Europe to investigate and came back determined to begin a school. They researched several locations including tiny Brasstown, NC, population 150. It’s only about 200 now. A local shopkeeper, Fred Scroggs, got enthusiastic and a few weeks later 200 people rallied in support. Townspeople donated land and work to begin what has become a huge campus where each year 860 week- and weekend-long classes are taught in superbly appointed facilities nestled in the valley.

My class was called “Fiber Fun.” Seven of us women learned sewing and embellishment techniques from fabric artist Martine House. Some of the others were accomplished seamstresses or quilters. I was not. Not to worry. Once the daily responsibilities of life were taken off our shoulders, our meals were abundantly prepared, enjoyable entertainment was provided and we were showered with encouragement and resources to do nothing but create, our imaginations lit up like wildfires. We burned with creative energy all day, spending free time in the studios or walking the beautiful grounds gathering ideas.

The power of an art retreat is described by Mark Salzman, a novelist struggling to write his second book. After throwing away an attempt that had taken five years, he went on a retreat to refresh himself.

“I went without any particular intention of writing. I just wanted to exist…It was like waking from a bad

dream. All of the sudden everything was like a gift: the fall colors, the sounds…but mainly the removal of all the reminders of art as a profession, as a way of making money or gaining a reputation…I was in a community of people who seemed dedicated to art almost like a sacred pursuit.” While passing around a beautiful tureen of soup in the dining hall, my lunch mate explained, “Only 25 percent of the experience is about the art, the other 75 percent is the retreat.”

I’d been warned “don’t eat with the blacksmiths, they have hardy appetites” so I joined a table in the communal dining room and sat next to Steve who was assisting in the woodturning class. He’d remembered the fun he and his brother had had with their father’s tools as children and had rediscovered this passion as an adult.

“It’s enriched my life beyond anything I could have thought,” he said.

A woman at our table had been here several times. “First I took weaving so I went home and bought a loom but found that I didn’t like warping it. I made quilts but I liked the design more than finishing them. I made jam and I might continue to do that but this week I’m doing dyed fabric which I’ll never do at home.”

Here you are free to dabble or become a serious amateur, no pressure. Many of the students are retirees. They’d asked themselves “What will I do when I retire?” They’d answered, “play.”

John C. Campbell Folk School was named one of the “100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life” by National Geographic. The garden flourishes; everyone sings together each morning and applauds each other’s creations at the art show at the end of the week. Grateful students have built a beautiful outdoor oven, carved wooden totems along the hiking trail, forged iron gates and fences and call their experiences transformative. Playing can be that way.

Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog Publishing. Each month the column presents adventurous, interesting destinations within a few hours drive of Charleston. Carol Antman’s passion for outdoor and artistic experiences has led her to exotic and nearby destinations far and wide. For suggestions, comments and to view more images please see www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com

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Original Revolutionary War era cannon on display at Fort Moultrie

BY BILL MARTINFor The Island Connection

Fort Sumter National Monument has added a new cannon to its world class collection. You can see this gun

on temporary display at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, in the field between the fort and the beach. It is the first cannon produced before 1800 on permanent display at the park.

The Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff’s Department discovered the cannon in a vacant lot in 1988 and turned it over to the National Park Service at Fort Caroline National Memorial. Because the British cannon did not fit into that park’s story, NPS historians researched the gun. They determined that it was produced between 1693 and 1722, and is similar to the type of cannon the English king sent to South Carolina while it was still a British Colony in the early 1700s.

Since this type of cannon may have been used at Fort Moultrie during the Revolutionary War, the NPS transferred it to Fort Sumter National Monument for exhibit at Fort Moultrie. The gun has recently undergone conservation treatment by Clemson University’s Warren Lasch Conservation Center. It will eventually be permanently housed on a reproduction carriage inside the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center.

“We are excited to have the cannon on exhibit at Fort Moultrie in time for this year’s Carolina Day observance,” said Superintendent Tim Stone. “Although all the other guns in our collection are original to their time periods, until now reproductions were all we had to represent the Revolutionary War.”

Carolina Day, observed every year on June 28 throughout South Carolina, commemorates the successful defeat of British land and naval forces by Carolina and Virginia patriots on June 28, 1776. This was the first decisive victory by the American Colonies in their fight for independence and prevented the British from gaining a foothold into South Carolina for another four years. This year marked the 238th anniversary of the battle of Sullivan’s Island.

Fort Moultrie is administered by the National Park Service as a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. Located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, the fort and visitor center are open daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Days. A nominal entrance

This cannon, discovered in Jacksonville, FL, was produced between 1693 and 1722, and is similar to the type of cannon the English king sent to South Carolina while it was still a British Colony in the early 1700s.

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BY REID COYLEFor The Island Connection

Biking Kiawah is the best way to take in all the natural beauty the island has to offer.

Kiawah is a large island with a lot to see, and that’s impossible to do by car alone. The best way to see Kiawah and its entire beauty is by riding on a bicycle. With 30 miles of bike trails and over ten miles of beach to ride on, there is a lot one

can discover while enjoying riding a bike around Kiawah Island. Here are the top 10 most popular routes and sites to see on bicycle. 1. A popular ride that gets to see a little of everything is the route around Night

Heron Park. Take the bike trails starting at Sea Forest Dr. around East Beach and Night Heron and you will see a great sample of Kiawah wildlife. Animals you might encounter are alligators in the ponds and many beautiful birds. Stop by the park and enjoy lunch at the Night Heron Bar and grill located next to the nature center and the two pools.

2. Driving into Kiawah you may have seen the sign just before the gate for Mingo Point. But by taking a bicycle on the trails that lead into there, you can experience a great spot for a picnic and an awesome place to relax in the chairs of the swings with a beautiful view of the Lowcountry wetlands. On Monday night Mingo Point is host to an oyster roast and cookout that is definitely worth the ride there.

3. You can ride your bike on the beach here in Kiawah and by riding to the very front of the island you will run into a spectacular sight, dolphins strand feeding at Captain Sam’s Inlet. This is where the river meets the ocean and is an extremely popular spot for dolphins to feed in groups chasing fish, often times beaching themselves for a bit.

4. By riding your bike all the way down Kiawah Island Parkway, through the Vanderhorst gate you will run into Rhett’s Bluff. This area is full of beautiful scenery including spectacular marsh views and also the Bass Pond.

5. Though the Osprey Point golf course is temporarily closed, Cherrywood Barbeque is still open in the clubhouse and an excellent place to ride your bikes and grab a bite to eat. From the back porch you will have a view that overlooks a pond home to the highest percentage of alligators in Kiawah. You are virtually guaranteed to see at least one alligator here.

6. Located slightly off the island, Freshfields Village is the main shopping area of both Kiawah and Seabrook. From the island you can take a bike trail the whole way to the village and it is an extremely popular bicycling destination.

7. Scattered throughout the island are hidden watch towers over 30 feet tall which offer views you can’t get anywhere else. By taking the bike trails, you can ride straight to the towers in places where cars are not allowed. They are located on Marsh Hawk lane, near Cougar Point hole #6, and in the Marsh island park.

8. The Straw Market located in West Beach Village is a must do for every visitor to the island. The bike trails will lead you straight to the Market where you must try the ice cream of Inn Side Scoop. Also in the Straw Market are a couple of shops and the restaurant Southern Kitchen.

9. Ride your bikes to the Ocean Course clubhouse and take in some truly beautiful architecture and spectacular nature. When you arrive make sure you take pictures, then head inside and grab lunch at the Ryder cup bar. Relax on the back porch a bit and take in the scenery of the ocean, golf course, and sand dunes before continuing your bike ride.

10. The absolute best way to see the whole island is to just explore on your bicycle. Make sure to take a map with you and turn down paths that you haven’t explored yet and see what waits. The hard packed sand on the beach makes it ideal for bike riding conditions and you can pick a direction then just ride.

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20 July 04, 2014volunteer spotlight

Recipient turns volunteer as she

chases her dreamsINTERVIEW BY MARIA GUROVICH

For The Island Connection

My name is Mariela and I’m 18 years old. I was born in the United States, but both of my

parents are Mexican. Our Lady of Mercy has been a part of my life since I was two years old. I started in the child care program while my parents took English as a Second Language classes. From there I participated in the Yes I Can! after school program and the Yes I Can! summer camp.

Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach has helped me through the years, and now, in turn, I am happy to give back through volunteering. My dream is to one day work in healthcare, so I have sought out opportunities in this field to help people.

My first experiences were participating in the SCRUBS program and volunteering at MUSC. I attended the SCRUBS programs at Roper St. Francis in West Ashley, Mt Pleasant, and Downtown. On Tuesdays during the school year I go with my health sciences class to volunteer. At MUSC I assisted with patient transport and helped in the ophthalmology unit. One event that motivated me came from my first session in general ophthalmology. A young man who came to the office didn’t speak English. I saw him in the hallway and asked if I could help. He was unable to communicate with staff due to the language barrier so I assisted in the office and then translated for him at the front desk. When we were done, he said he was very happy to see a Hispanic person helping others because nowadays that was rare.

I not only gave my time at SCRUBS

and MUSC, but I also come to Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach and give back to the organization that has been a fixture in my life. For the last six months I have been volunteering there as a bilingual interpreter. In my position, I’m able to learn a lot through observing the doctor. For example, I have learned how to use the ultrasound machine, how to describe good versus bad patient health using medical terminology, and how to conduct a patient interview. I also like volunteering at the Outreach because I get to meet different people.

Volunteering is a good thing for many reasons; you get to help others in a positive manner, while also gaining great experience. My own volunteer experience has paid off in two ways: I have been offered a job at East Coast Migrant Head Start, and I will be attending college in six months to pursue a degree in pre-nursing.

I am happy for the knowledge and experience I’ve gained through volunteering. What truly motivates me to continue to volunteer is the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others. I encourage others to volunteer anywhere a person is in need. Simply go out there and explore your options, and I’m pretty sure there is always someone that needs help.

For more information on how to get involved with Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach contact Maria Gurovich via phone (843) 559-4109 or email maria.gurovich@olmoutreach.org.

Mariela Alvarado Luna

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Boating safety class offeredCHARLESTON SAIL AND POWER

SQUADRON HOST ABC COURSE JULY 12

STAFF REPORTFor The Island Connection

Charleston Sail and Power Squadron offers a boating safety class July 12, 2014. The America’s Boating

Course is recognized by the United States Coast Guard and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Upon successful completion of the class, students will receive safe boating certification from DNR and from the National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators. Certification may reduce the cost of boating insurance and will allow a teen between 12 and 16 to operate a watercraft without supervision.

The class will be held at CSPS Headquarters at 1376 Orange Grove Rd in West Ashley. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the class will start at 8:30 a.m. and finish at 4:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch. The class size is limited to the first 24 to register regardless of age.

The class charge is $30 for the first person and $15 for a second person. Student workbooks will be provided on loan to use during the class. Any student

registered for this class may purchase the book for $20 which includes a CD of the complete class and a beginning CD on electronic charting.

There is no charge for those under 18 to take the course. Registration forms can be downloaded from the CSPS website: CharlestonSailandPowerSquadron.org

Please contact instructor Dick Howells at 843.437.6241 to confirm attendance.

An “on the water” class for the graduates of the ABC course is also on offer. This class will allow students to review some of what they learned in class on the water in the boats of our members. A boat captain and instructor will be on each boat. The date will be announced later. The class will leave from Dolphin’s Cove Marina at 10 a.m. and return around 2 p.m. There is a $25 non-refundable fee to register. You must sign up and pay for this at the ABC class on July 12. This is not a required part of the ABC course and is offered on a space available basis.

Lucky Dog

Charleston Animal Society led the way to making Charleston the first No Kill Community in the Southeast

in 2013. It is South Carolina’s largest animal rescue organization, taking in 90 percent of

Charleston’s homeless animals.

Take home a Lucky DogNorah

Hi I’m Norah, a playful, 2-year-old Labrador retriever mix. Super sweet and super fast, I will make your summer days fly by with fun and laughter.

Come adopt me at Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road in North Charleston. Free adoptions on adult dogs are being offered through the July 4th weekend, so come on out!

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Grilled Okra with Jalapeño Goat Cheese

BY MARILYN MARKELFor The Island Connection

Grilled, stewed, pickled, roasted or fried—I love okra. Just toss grilled okra with a little olive oil, salt and

pepper and you have a perfect side dish. In this recipe I stuffed grilled and cooled okra with a little jalapeño goat cheese for a sassy appetizer. You can also stuff with any cheese spread, including pimento cheese. If the grill is not handy, they are equally delicious roasted. Just preheat the oven to 375 degrees, toss with the oil, salt and pepper and cook until tender—when a knife pierces easily. If you slice okra on the bias and grill, you end up with more of an okra chip. This appetizer is excellent paired with the 2012 Conde Villar Vinho Verde.

Ingredients4 skewers12 okra podsOlive oilSalt Pepper¼ pound jalapeño goat cheese 1 tablespoon spicy pepper relish, or mild if you prefer

Directions1. If using wooden skewers, soak for

several hours in water. 2. Preheat grill to medium heat.3. Rub okra with olive oil and season

with salt and pepper. 4. Grill okra, rolling frequently until

tender, about 10 minutes.5. In a bowl, combine goat cheese

and relish. When cool enough to handle, slit okra up side with paring knife.

6. Stuff okra with goat cheese mixture and serve at room temperature.

Marilyn Markel, Culinary Director at Southern Season, developed a lifelong passion for food while learning from her grandmother in the kitchen as a child. In 2013, she was privileged to act as a judge for the James Beard Cookbook Awards and attended the James Beard Book and Broadcast Awards Ceremony in New York City. Markel began developing Southern Season’s Cooking School over a decade ago and has helped develop the store into a food destination and nationally-recognized culinary center hosting over 300 classes a year for seasoned and novice cooks.

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Remy Funfrock named Executive Pastry Chef at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

BY MIKE VEGISFor The Island Connection

A native of Lyon, France, Chef Funfrock completed three years of formal pastry study at the Lycee

Jean Rablais in Lyon under Chef Patissier, Jacques Frery, combining academic training with invaluable practical experience. Upon completing his studies, Funfrock went on to work under such renowned professionals as Pierre Herme of Fauchon fame as well as master chocolate maker, Pascal Brunstein.

Funfrock left Lyon for the South of France to become an ice cream maker for Bechard, the world famous Provencal confectioner. Later he led pastry teams at Cap Estel, one of the Cote d’Azur’s most prestigious palace hotels, Roger Verger’s Michelin three-star Moulin de Mougins, DANIEL in New York City, The Four Seasons Hotel & Resort, as well as the Penrose Room of The Broadmoor.

Funfrock has garnered numerous awards during his career with accolades that include a bronze medal for his chocolate and hazelnut tart with mango-black tea ice cream at the First National Dessert Competition (November 1999),

two silver medals at the Beaver Creek National Pastry Team Championships (June 2000 and 2001) and Pastry Art & Design Magazine’s award “one of the Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America” (June 2002). Then in 2009, Funfrock participated as part of the US team at the “La coupe du monde de la patisserie” in Lyon, France.

“We are pleased to have a chef with such an extensive resume and stellar reputation to head The Sanctuary’s pastry department,” said Bill Lacey, General Manager of The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. “From stunning desserts in our restaurants, sumptuous displays at corporate events or for memorable wedding cakes for those getting married on Kiawah Island, Chef Funfrock and his team are sure to please.”

Chef Funfrock is eager to share his talents with the guests of The Sanctuary. “I always look forward to implementing all that I have learned when joining a new team,” explained Funfrock. “Leading the great pastry department at The Sanctuary is truly an honor.”

Kiawah Island Golf Resort announced that Remy Funfrock has been named Executive Pastry Chef at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

July 04, 2014 24mystery plant

Answer: “Moth mullein,” Verbascum blattaria

A plant to get rid of roachesBY JOHN NELSON

For The Island Connection

We have two dogs at home, both rescue-dogs. Can I brag on them for a moment? Rosie is the older of the two; she’s an orange-and-white beagle

with a song-like, baying voice, and is adept at chasing down squirrels in the yard. Hannah is a shaggy, somewhat Pleistocene creature, a sort of half collie, half shepherd mix, but her hunting skills, as of yet, don’t include harvesting squirrels. What she is good at though, is stalking and capturing those big ol’ yard roaches. Yes, that’s right: she seems to be a roach-hound.

Now getting rid of roaches is a challenge in many places (including here in central South Carolina) and there are many ways to do it. Various techniques have been used, with mixed results. If you look into this matter, you will find that several plant species have been employed this way. This week’s Mystery Plant is one of them.

It is an herb, native to western Asia and Europe, and now widespread as a weed in many parts of the world, including most of North America. It can be seen in the late spring and early summer, dotting our roadsides and vacant lots, forming scattered patches sometimes. There will be a tuft of basal leaves, and then a nearly leafless stem arising two or more feet into the air, usually straight and unbranched. Damaged stems commonly branch, thus producing multiple flowering stems. These stems bear a succession of flowers, each with a long stalk, and one at a time, up to the top. The upper parts of the plant are softly hairy. In bloom, the plants are charming: to me they look like tall, slender candles.

The flowers are attractive, I think. There will be five petals, which are commonly buttery yellow, or sometimes

much paler, or even white. Inside the flower will be some central purplish streaks, and the stalks of the stamens (the filaments, of course) will be softly downy with purple hairs. After blooming, the fruit develops, one from each flower, into a globose seedpod, which eventually dries out and turns hard, eventually cracking open and letting the tiny, angular seeds fall out. (The seeds look sort of like giant grinds from a pepper mill.)

Now, the leaves and flowers have apparently been used in the past as a means of discouraging roaches. In fact, the scientific name of this plant suggests “roach”, in Latin. Linnaeus gave us this name, back in 1753, and of course, his names weren’t always accurate. (That’s OK as far as the name goes, in botanical “legalese”.) There is also some indication that this plant was used a s a way of deterring moths, rather than roaches, and sure enough, the common English name for this plant has “moth” in it. It’s all a bit confusing, as far as the common names go...but the scientific name is stable, and doesn’t change.

Of course Hannah doesn’t care about any of that too much. She’d go after a moth just as soon as she would a roach, I think.

John Nelson is the curator of the A. C. Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia SC 29208. As a public service, the Herbarium offers free plant identifications. For more information, visit www.herbarium.org or call 803.777.8196, or email nelson@sc.edu.

PHOTO BY LINDA LEE

July 04, 2014 25on the beach

Photographer Ralph Secoy captured this spectacular shot of terns and gulls mingling on the sands off Seabrook Island. The beauty and wildlife of our beaches is one of the many reasons we live in this idyllic slice of paradise. The Island Connection would love to publish photos of special sights you have captured on the beach, send them to jennifer@luckydognews.com.

July 04, 2014 26fundraising

Seabrook Island Club raises funds for Harbour House

BY KRISTINA SKALAKFor the Island Connection

daily

Nathalie Dupree offers culinary workshop

S P E N D F I V E D AY S W I T H T H E G R A N D D A M E O F S O U T H E R N C O O K I N G

BY BECKY TANENBAUMFor The Island Connection

Southern Season, the gourmet food and housewares retailer in Mount Pleasant, is hosting a one-of-a-kind

cooking class this summer with southern culinary legend Nathalie Dupree. Beginning August 18, the Cooking School at Southern Season will hold an extensive, five-day cooking class led by Dupree, which also includes an excursion and dinner.

Dupree is a name synonymous with Southern food, and her love of the Lowcountry has transformed into a passion for teaching Southern cuisine. An author of three James Beard award-winning cookbooks, including Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking, Dupree is also the founding chairman of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival and a founding member of the Southern Foodways Alliance. Armed with Southern charm and quick wit, she will bring one-on-one culinary tips and techniques to her class at Southern Season to help participants take their culinary skills to the next level.

“I am thrilled about this opportunity because Southern Season has created an event tailored to devoted home chefs,” said Dupree. “The five-day intensive course focuses on delicious Southern classics and will allow me to share my personal experiences and techniques with an intimate group.”

As an ambassador of Southern food, Dupree’s cooking class will offer brioche, rapid puff pastry, duckling a l’orange, potatoes Anna, a chartreuse of vegetables, instruction on boning a leg of lamb, and a boned turkey stuffed with boned chicken, Cornish hen and quail, Dupree’s take on the turducken. Along with daily, in-depth culinary lessons, students will enjoy an off-site excursion as well as a dinner hosted by Dupree at Southerly Restaurant & Patio on Wednesday, August 20.

“We are honored to welcome Nathalie to Southern Season, and are excited to share this experience with our patrons,” said Marilyn Markel, the culinary director of the Cooking School at Southern Season. “She is a pillar of the food community in the south, and this weeklong class provides the opportunity to share her stories, recipes, experiences and passion.”

The class is limited to six participants, and sessions will be held Monday, August 18 through Friday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $1,000 per person and includes the classes and tastings, the excursion and Wednesday’s dinner. This fee does not include lodging, but The Old Village Post House is offering a special rate to participants (call Katie Hajjar at 843.388.8935 for details).

In addition to Dupree’s class, Southern Season also offers the following classes as part of its Summer Cooking School Catalogue:

• On July 19, Charleston, South Carolina resident Brys Stephens shares his love of Southern ingredients and international flavors with recipes from his debut cookbook, “The New Southern Table.”

• On September 12, Louis Osteen presents his upscale renditions of Lowcountry classics.

• On September 20, seasoned and celebrated pitmaster, Jimmy Hagood, hosts his ‘Cue Camp.

• On September 21, Debbie Peterson of Cypress Grove in Humboldt Country, Calif., discusses the art of cheese and beer making and how the two intermingle.

For more information on all the classes or to purchase tickets, please call Southern Season at 843.416.3951 or visit www.southernseason.com.

The Seabrook Island Club observed Memorial Day by conducting a Fund Raising

Blitz from May 23 to 26, which resulted in $10,500 raised to benefit the Charleston Harbour House Project.

Club members and guests donated $8,000, of which $2,500 was matched by the Club. The goal of Harbour House is to raise $4.5 million to acquire and prepare a property in Charleston for construction of a Fisher House to accommodate families of patients at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The Seabrook Island Property Owners Association also participated in the Blitz by asking Island residents and guests who visited the Lake House facilities to make similar donations to the project.

Pictured from left to right: Ed Dear, Seabrook Island Club member; Caleb Elledge, Seabrook Island Club General Manager; Durbin and Truxton Emerson, Founders of the Harbor House project; and Michelle Pitney, Seabrook Island Club Banquets and Events Manager.