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Volume 7 Issue 7 July 26, 2013 FREE
Since May 2007
Page 7 Summer
Fishing Report
Page 17 Teaching
The Basics of Paint
T
he Classic Company just wrapped up its
biggest Charleston Summer Classic since
returning to Charleston seven years ago, and
recognized its champions last week during the Grand
Finale Awards Ceremony, which concluded two
weeks of show jumping competition. Many of these
awards and trophies that we award in Charleston
commemorate the lives of horses and equestrians
who were near and dear to us, said Classic Company
President Bob Bell. It is an honor to continue this
tradition here at Charleston, he added.
Te Grand Hunter Champion, Te James Vaughn
Perpetual Trophy was awarded to the Hunter with the
most championship points in the Green or Regular
Conformation. Amateur or Junior Hunter Division
and was awarded to Versace, owned and ridden by
Lynn Seithel of Johns Island, South Carolina. Te
award was generously donated by Robbie Hunt and
the Classic Company.
Versace was also the recipient of the Seabrook
Perpetual Trophy awarded to Seithel and her
mount for winning the Grand Amateur Hunter
Championship. Te trophy was donated by Mr. and
Mrs. John Horton of Seabrook Island.
Te Charleston Summer Classics were the frst
horse shows produced by the Classic Company and
laid the framework for the shows that would capture
the attention of the equestrian community. Located
at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center on Johns Island and
just a few short miles from the resort islands Seabrook
and Kiawah, the Charleston Summer Classics
embrace the good life.
Mul l e t Hal l Hos t s
C Har l e s ton s uMMe r C l as s i C s
speCial to tHe Island ConneCtIon
Knox continues on page 14
Young Entrepreneur
is Right On Target
KiawaH resident evan Knox on
His way to national Business
plan CoMpetition witH
Bullseye weB design
By Kristin HaCKler
I
t was another rain drenched day in Charleston when the winners
of the Mark Motley/YESCarolina State Business Plan competition
were announced. Tat fact didnt bother the anxious competitors
inside, however, as much as it was bothering Kiawah Island resident
Kim Knox, mother of state fnalist Evan Knox.
We were racing
to get to the college
PhoToSByRalPhSeCoy
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Daily
T
wo students from the National Landscape School of
Versailles in Paris are interns this summer at Magnolia
Plantation and Gardens.
Sophie Bertrand and Ana Morales are working in the gardens
with Magnolias staf in the mornings, and in the afternoons they
are pursuing their areas of interest. Tey also will tour gardens in
Charleston and elsewhere in the South.
Tis is the fourth year Magnolia has participated in the
exchange program with the French Heritage Society in Paris
and New York with assistance from the Alliance Francaise in
Charleston.
Since 1985, the French Heritage Society has sponsored
an educational exchange program for American and French
students in the felds of preservation, cultural management,
architecture, art history, horticultural and other areas related to
historic preservation.
American students have been selected for internships in
decorative arts, history, art history, gardening and museums
while French students have been selected for internships in
research, art history, gardening and museums.
We are now in our fourth year participating in this program,
Tom Johnson, Magnolias executive director, said. We enjoy
working with the French students because having them here
matches our long-term mission to use horticulture to bridge the
gap between Europe and America.
After graduating from Versailles, Bertrand wants to design
gardens for an urban design company or an architect. She is a
native of Moulins Sur Allier, a small town in central France.
A native of Paris, Morales wants to start a landscape design
company.
Bertrands and Morales internships end on August 9. Seven
other French students have interned at Magnolia since 2010.
Magnolias representative this summer in the program, Dana
Reynolds, is currently in France. She is a graduate of the horticulture
program at North Carolina State University. Follow Reynolds
blog about her visit to French gardens at frenchgardenadventure.
blogspot.fr.
Bonjour, Magnolia Plantation
F R E NC H S T uDE NT S S P E ND S uMME R
I NT E R NI NG ON HI S TOR I C P L ANTAT I ON
SPECIAL TO THE Island ConneCtIon
August 1
Kiawah Arts Council
3 p.m,
Kiawah Town Hall
August 5
Kiawah Environmental
Committee
3 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
August 6
Kiawah Town Council
2 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall

August 7
Seabrook Planning
Commission Work Session
2:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Kiawah Planning Commission
3 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
August 14
Seabrook Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
2:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Kiawah Communications
Committee
10 a.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
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Nature & Wildlife
Gardening the Kiawah
Way, Naturally!
By J ennifer Woody
D
o you know the best part of all the
rain we have been getting? Te
Naturally Kiawah Garden is well
watered!
Plant installation in the Naturally
Kiawah Garden, a joint project with
Kiawah Island Golf Resort and Kiawah
Conservancy, is complete. So, Run, walk
or bike out to Night Heron Park today
and see how the Kiawah Conservancy is
growing.
Funded by an anonymous grant and
donors to the Kiawah Conservancy, the
Naturally Kiawah Garden project has
garnered Island-wide support. Te Garden
showcases native plants and plants that
respond well to the diverse conditions of
Kiawah Islands environs and will be used
as a learning opportunity for property
owners and guests alike.
Trident Technical Colleges Landscape
Design program ofered students an initial
garden design contest, and department
head, Professor Tony Bertauski,
implemented the design contest as a
summer project for his design class.
Landscape Architect, Bill Maneri, served
as the students mentor throughout the
process and used the winning designs as
an inspiration for the fnal garden plans.
To learn more about native and habitat
friendly plantings in your own landscape
and the science behind the Naturally
Kiawah Garden project, contact Justin
Core, Kiawah Conservancys Land
Preservation Coordinator, at 768-2029 or
justin.core@kiawahconservancy.org.
Make sure to Like Kiawah
Conservancy on Facebook and follow
KiawahConserv on Twitter for more
photos and information on this exciting
addition in the coming days, weeks and
months.
Daily
T
he Specialty Chemicals Division
of paper company MeadWestvaco
has donated a $2,500 grant to
YEScarolina.
Alyssa DOrazio, MeadWestvacos
Community Relations Specialist, said,
We truly believe in the organizations
mission and feel strongly that they have
developed a winning model to ensure
each and every classroom in need has
the proper tools to ensure todays youth
will be tomorrows business owners and
business leaders.
YEScarolina plans to use the funds
to buy state-approved entrepreneurship
textbooks for a classroom, as well as support
its classroom-based entrepreneurship
education program.
Refecting on the donation, YEScarolina
Founder and Executive director Jimmy
Bailey said, We are thrilled to see
that MeadWestVaco understands and
supports our work. MeadWestvaco and
its workforce has been a stellar corporate
citizen of our community for many years,
giving to many educational nonprofts
and we are honored to be included.
As a 501(c)(3) nonproft organization,
YEScarolina relies solely on private
donations to fulfll its mission of teaching
entrepreneurship to students from across
South Carolina. Donate to YEScarolina
through their website or join them at their
Annual Gala on Tursday, October 17!
Featuring L - R. Jimmy Bailey, executive director YEScarolina; Alyssa DOrazio MeadWestVaco
community relations , Harriett Lee Director of Development YEScarolina; Becky Vaughan
MeadWestVaco communications coordinator.
Local Nonproft Receives
Generous Donation
Y E S c ar ol i na c aS hE S i n c hE c k
providEd bt harriEtt lEE
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Barrier Island Bites Daily
Amazing Island Adventure
R ac e ac R os s J ame s , J ohns ,
and s e abR ook I s l and
specIal to the Island ConneCtIon
T
he Amazing Island Adventure is an adventure game where teams decipher clever
clues and complete fun mental and physical challenges while exploring the
Lowcountry in a fun way.
Te Amazing Island Race teams will race across James, Johns, and Seabrook
Islands. Teams of up to 4 can be friends, family, colleagues and more! Once the clue
is deciphered, the teams will drive to their appointed destination; once they arrive at
the correct destination, they will be given a task to complete. Tasks will be mental and
physical in nature. When teams complete their tasks they will be given a clue to the
next destination.
Entry Fee is $100.00/team and the deadline to sign up is August 7. Entry fee after
August 1 is $150. All proceeds will go to Te Point is... a local non-proft group based
on Johns Island dedicated to helping local women in need. 2012 Benefciaries included
Habitat for Humanity, Hollings Cancer Center, L.E.A.P., Barrier Island Free Medical
Clinic and CASC Meals on Wheels.
Check-in for the race begins at 11 a.m. at St. Johns Yacht Harbor. At check-in you
will hand in a signed waiver for each team member and receive your race wristbands.
You will receive your frst challenge clue at 12 p.m. Te race should take approximately
4.5 to 5.5 hours to complete. Prizes will be awarded at approximately 5 p.m. at Reds
Icehouse Bohicket Marina. Friends not racing? Have them come to Reds Icehouse
Bohicket Marina and be there to cheer you on!
Who will come out victorious in the Amazing Island Adventure? Register your team now!
For more information and to sign up, visit www.thepointis.org.
Roasted Corn
Maque Choux
by tIm eRwIn
M
aque Choux, pronounced Mock-Shoe is a traditional southern Louisiana
braised corn dish derived from French and Native American cultural
infuence. Served hot or cold, you will fnd it to be a refreshing side dish to
accompany any summer feast or enjoyed as a main meal by simply adding the locally
sourced protein of your liking. Perfect with most any grilled meat or seafood.
Tis recipe will serve 2-4 people.
Heres what well need:
3 ears sweet yellow corn, fre roasted with kernels cut from cobs
5 large strips bacon, cooked and chopped, grease reserved
cup diced celery
cup diced red bell pepper
cup diced red onion
cup diced pablano pepper
1 tbsp minced garlic
cup chopped green onion
1 tbsp chopped thyme, fresh
cup white sugar
cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce
kosher salt, to taste
Heres what well do:
1. Shuck corn, remove stem and place on hot char-grill. Rotating frequently, grill
until kernels are dark roasted but not charred. Set aside to cool.
2. Place bacon on a baking sheet and cook in oven @ 350 degrees until frm but
not crisp. *See step #3. **Be sure to reserve the hot grease before setting cooked
bacon aside to be chopped.
3. Prepare all vegetables and fresh thyme as directed while bacon is cooking.
4. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Combine kernels with celery, peppers and red
onion.
5. Heat reserved bacon grease in large skillet or medium saucepan. Add vegetable
mixture, minced garlic, and fresh thyme. Sautee on medium heat, stirring
frequently . (3-4 minutes)
6. Add apple cider vinegar, sugar, cream and hot sauce. Simmer on low heat to
thicken. (2-3 minutes)
7. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped bacon. Season with kosher salt to taste
8. Garnish with chopped green onion.
9. Serve hot or chilled.
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Fishing
J
uly is a great time of year to be fshing because there are so many options. Te
traditional targets, redfsh and trout, are plentiful and active. Sharks are lurking to
really give your arms a workout while ladyfsh make your drag scream as they fy
acrobatically through the air. Bait is easily accessible with a quick toss of a cast net. You
just cant go wrong.
Menhaden are redfsh candy and our waters are teeming with them. Using a carolina
rig, weve been fshing with both live and cut menhaden. Make sure to use a heavy
enough weight to hold the bait stationary, otherwise your rig will tumble along the
bottom until it snags. Try fshing docks and other structure immediately around where
you netted your menhaden, youll be sure to fnd plenty of reds!
Te popping cork remains the way to go when targeting trout. Fish these corks in
front of creeks mouths, along grassy banks and over shell rakes. Look for places trout can
sit and ambush prey. Live shrimp and mud minnows are very efective but sometimes
bait stealers and snapper bluefsh make short work of them. When this happens, Ill
switch over to a DOA 3 shrimp in their glow/gold rush color.
Tis has been the best year for shark fshing in recent memory. Bonnethead sharks
have been especially thick and you can see their fns as they slice up and down the
banks. Weve been using carolina rigs here as well. Cracked blue crab has been the go to
bait. Chunks of ladyfsh or live menhaden have also been productive. Look to fsh areas
where there are sharp changes in water depth.
See you on the water!
Capt. Geof Bennett operates Charleston Charter Fishing providing fy fshing and
light tackle charters. Clients choose from a full menu of fy rods, artifcial and live bait
fshing options with charters tailored to their desires. USCG licensed and insured, Capt.
Bennett is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable charter to anglers of all skill levels
and ages. For more information, call Capt. Bennett at 324-3332, visit his website at www.
charlestoncharterfshing.com or email him at captain@charlestoncharterfshing.com.
Summer Fishing Report
By Geoff Bennett
Ti de Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very diferent. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense.
July 26
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Pets
Golf
S
ea Island Habitat for Humanitys 18th annual golf
beneft will be held Sunday, September 22, 2013
at the acclaimed Ocean Course on Kiawah Island.
Tis beneft is all about fun, with a Shamble format,
shotgun start, a fabulous tee gift for each player, and great
prizes! Te hole-in-one contest has an $80,000 cash prize
($40,000 to player and $40,000 to SIHH).
For 35 years, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity has
provided afordable homes with interest-free mortgages
for lower income families. Our mission is not only to
build homes. Our mission is to build a foundation for
families to live in a safe, stable environment and take
pride in their community. Funds raised through the
golf tournament help to build these homes. Te most
signifcant benefciaries are the children and future
generations of Habitat families.
Entry fee is $400 per player and includes golf,
cart, lunch, drinks, dinner, and tee gift. Sponsorship
opportunities are still available. For more information
call 768-0998 ext. 112. Register online at www.
seaislandhabitat.org, click on Events.
Mt Zion
Elementary
W
ith all the press about animals
crowding our local shelters and
foster homes, it is tempting to
run out and adopt one of these cuties. And,
if you are ready to expand your family,
then I encourage you to do so. But, at the
same time, I want you to think about your
circumstances and what you can really
take on as a responsible pet owner. Here
are some important things to think about
before you adopt.
Choosing a pet should not be done on
impulse. Carefully think about the right
pet for you. Do you need the fexibility
of packing everyone, including the pets,
into the car for a long weekend? Do you
need a pet to accompany you on long
runs? Is there someone who can care for
your pet when you cannot?
Pet ownership requires money. To
properly care a pet you need to budget
for food, housing supplies, veterinary
care and fea and heartworm prevention.
Petfnders has a wonderful page on their
web site to help you estimate these costs
at www.petfnder.com/after-pet-adoption/
estimated-yearly-costs-pet.html, but a
quick estimate in my head comes quickly
to $400/year for a small pet and up to
$1,000 per year for a large dog. Flea
and heartworm preventives are expensive,
but save you money in the long run by
preventing even more expensive- to- treat
diseases. Even pocket pets like Guinea Pigs
can be relatively expensive to keep as they
require special bedding and imaginative
housing to keep them active and happy.
All pets require an investment of time.
Everyone knows about walking a dog, but
some require more exercise than others.
Cats require lots of cuddle and play time.
Guinea pigs and rabbits are very social
and require play time with humans twice
a day.
Youll need to make sure new pets
are properly identifed with tags and
microchips. Most of our municipalities
do not require pet registration but a few,
including Sullivans Island, do. Microchips
connect your pet to a data base that must
be kept up to date. If you change homes
or phone numbers, you must be sure to
update this information in the online data
base for the rest of your pets life!
It is your responsibility to keep your pet
on your property. You need to think about
how you plan to do this. Leashes, fences,
keeping cats strictly indoors, training are
all viable options, but you need to plan
ahead. Keeping pets tied to a line or chain
in your yard is seriously frowned upon and
is illegal in some municipalities.
Te privilege of having a pet also comes
with a lifelong commitment. Students,
remember that you may be moving a lot
in the next few years. Many housing units
do not accept pets. Can you commit to
fnding a pet-friendly living space with
every move? Can your parents help you
out if you do end up in a situation where
pets are not allowed for a semester? A year?
Pets sometimes do damage to
your property and always add to
cleaning obligations. Te best behaved,
non-shedding pet will still require you to
vacuum more and most pets will require
much more than that. Puppies chew, and
they can chew on everything from your
favorite shoes to your kitchen cabinets. Are
you in a position to replace these things
if necessary? Cats have claws and jump
to high places. Are you able to protect
your good furniture or replace damaged
carpets? Renters, your landlord wont
appreciate scratched hardwood foors from
dogs long toenails. Young pets should be
taught to tolerate toenail trimming at a
very young age to minimize damage to
your property and to yourself.
Preventing unwanted pregnancies is a
paramount responsibility. Tis is the only
way to prevent a crisis like our community
faces today. Shelter pets will come to you
already spayed or neutered, but if you
adopt from anyone else, it will be your
responsibility to have your pet spayed or
neutered.
Responsible pet owners consider
and deal with all of the above as well
as establish a good relationship with a
veterinarian. It is this veterinarian-client-
patient relationship that will help you
make hard decisions for your pet as you
and your pet go from the excitement of
puppyhood/kittenhood to mid-life crises
and end-of-life care. Having pets is one of
the most rewarding things you can ever do
for yourself and for your family. But, that
reward only comes to those who make
decisions responsibly and with love. If you
feel that love, make the above plans and
make room in your house for one more
deserving pet.
Katherine Saenger co-founded Bees
Ferry Veterinary Hospital in 1993.
Dr. Saenger started a vet spay-neuter
clinic while living in Mbabne, Swaziland
and has also lived in Cairo, Egypt and
Maribor, Slovenia. As a member of the
American Association of Feline Practitioners,
she strives to keep Bees Ferry on the cutting
edge of veterinary medicine and is one of the
ultrasonographers at Bees Ferry. For more
information, visit www.beesferry.com or call
769-6784.
Picking the Perfect Pet
By Katherine Saenger
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Summer Fun
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Have a Blast at Bohicket Marina
S
ummertime and the livin is easy.
Folks continue to fock to Bohicket
Marina on Tuesday evenings for
Kick it at Bohicket, where patrons enjoy
music, dancing, and of course, good food
and great views. Come out each Tuesday
through August 27, from 6 9 p.m. and
shagging lessons at 7 p.m. But dont stay
out too late on Wednesday morning, the
Marina hosts a Kids Fishing Tournament
for little ones ages 4 to 12. Prizes are
awarded in each age group for the biggest
fsh, and the fun begins at 9 a.m.
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Island Connection Calendar
Friday, J uly 26
Johns Island Library Book Sale
Come fnd hidden treasures. DVDs, CDs,
and plenty of books will be on sale, starting
at $1 for paperback and $3 for hardback. 9
a.m. 6 p.m. 3531 Maybank Highway, Johns
Island. For more info, call 805-6882
SC Aquarium Rovers: A Hands-on
Experience
Kiawah Conservancy Presents Conservation
Matters: a FREE series of monthly educational
programs. As the proud recipients of the SC
Aquariums 2012 Environmental Stewardship
Award, the Conservancy is bringing the
Aquarium experience to you! Te SC
Aquarium Rovers Program will immerse you
in hands-on activities while broadening your
knowledge of wildlife. Enjoy an informative
presentation and up-close encounters with
some of the native and not so native outreach
creatures from the SC Aquarium including
alligators, birds and marine invertebrates. 2
p.m. Sandcastle.
Music on the Green: Coconut Groove Band
Join us in 2013 all summer long for our
Music on the Green Concert Series! Every
Friday evening from 6 9 p.m., we will host
a variety of bands from across the Southeast
during a free outdoor concert. Sponsored by
Te Town of Kiawah. Food and beverage will
be available for purchase. Dont forget your
beach chair or blanket! Freshfelds Village.
Citadel Lady Bulldogs
Annual event provides ladies of all ages the
opportunity to learn frst-hand the basic
strategies for the 2013 Football Season.
Four action-packed hours begins with a
reception hosted by the coaches wives,
behind the scene tours of the athletic
facilities, coaches discussions in the viewing
room, on-the-feld practice plays, dinner
and plenty of networking. A T-shirt, goody
bag and 2 Citadel tickets are also included.
$50/person. For more info, visit www.
cfabulldogs.com.
Saturday, J uly 27
Sippin Saturdays
Every Saturday the winery hosts a diferent
local food vendor and musical group. Enjoy
tastings in the Firefy Vodka distillery and
Irvin House Vineyard winery. Pets are
allowed, but must be leashed. No coolers.
1 5 p.m. Free admission. $6/frefy tasting,
$4/wine tasting. 677 Bears Bluf Road,
Wadmalaw Island.

Ladybug Release at Magnolia Plantation
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is
recruiting Lowcountry children to help
release more than 70,000 ladybugs in the
gardens. Te insect, which is classifed as
a bettle, will be set free throughout the
60-acre garden, beginning at 10 a.m. Each
family will be given a container holding
several hundred ladybugs. $15 general
admission. Kids under 6 free. 3550 Ashley
River Road, Charleston.
Sunday, J uly 28
Te Summer Girls Book Signing
Author Mary Alice Monroe will sign
copies of her newest novel. Reserve a copy
of the book by calling the gallery ahead
of time. 2 5 p.m. For more info, visit
lowcountryartistsgallery.com or call 577-
9295. Free. 148 East Bay Street, downtown.
tueSday, J uly 30
Author Talk and Signing with Jennifer Vido
Jennifer Vido is known for her nationally
syndicated Jens Jewels column that features
interviews with diferent authors. A savvy
blogger for the web site MomTrends.com,
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3531 Maybank Highway,
Johns Island
(843)559-1945
Monday-Tursday 10am-8pm
Friday and Saturday 10am- 6pm
Storytime
Babygarten (under 24 months with adult)
Monday, July 29 at 10:30
Time for Twos (24 36 months
with adult)
Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytme (3 6 years)
Wednesday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m.
Computer Classes
Excel: Beyond the Basics (adults/young
adults)
Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. 12
p.m.
A follow-up session to Excel Basics. Learn
some additional features of the program,
such as sorting and fltering. Learn how
to use additional types of formulas.
Prerequisite: Excel Basics or some
experience using MS Excel will be helpful.
Keyboard Basics (adults/young adults)
Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m.
12p.m.
Basic orientation to using the computer
keyboard. Learn to be a more efcient
keyboarder. General instruction
and hands-on practice. No computer
experience is necessary.
Programs
Teen Trivia (ages 12-18)
July 1 July 31
Stop by the Reference desk to answer the
daily question for a chance to win a sweet
treat.
Art All Day (all ages)
Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
Enjoy an array of art activities.
Family Fun and Games (all ages)
Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m.
Bring the whole family for gaming fun,
including board and Wii games.
Ice Cream Finale (all ages)
Monday, July 29 at 2 p.m.
Celebrate your Summer Reading
achievements with ice cream sundaes.
July 26
Island Connection Calendar July 31
Vido talks about her journey to getting
published and answers questions on the
latest trends in book publishing. A national
spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation,
she has been featured by Te NY Times,
Te Baltimore Sun and Arthritis Today.
Tis event includes a book signing with
copies of her new book, Country Clubbed,
available for purchase. 6 p.m. Johns Island
Regional Library.
Dr. Deidra Crews Presents Unequal: Te
African-American Story of Kidney Disease
Te College of Charlestons Avery Research
Center for African American History and
Culture and MUSC are promoting African
American wellness through the Annual
Ernest Everett Just Prize. Te 2013 award
recipient is Dr. Deidra Crews, an assistant
professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins
University School of Medicines Division
of Nephrology. 6 p.m. 125 Bull Street. Free
and open to the public.
Tis Plate Matters
Tis Plate Matters invites guests to
experience some of the most historic and
recognizable architectural ruins of the
lowcountry like never before. Local interior
designers will transform these unrestored
spaces for fne cuisine crafted by local chefs.
$150/per event or $400/for 3 part series.
For more info, call 722-4630 or visit www.
preservationsociety.org.
WedneSday, J uly 31
Starlight Cinema: Big Miracle
Join us every Wednesday this summer for a
movie under the stars during our Starlight
Cinema Series. Freshfelds Village Green.
Showtime is at 8:30 p.m., so bring a chair or
blanket and enjoy the free show!
Kids Fishing Tournament at Bohicket
Marina
Kids, do you have what it takes to become
the best fsherman around? Come out and
test your skills in this family fun event.
Sponsored by Te Bohicket Merchants
Association. Two sessions: 9 10 a.m. and
10 11 a.m. $5 includes pole and bait.
Bohicket Marina and Market.
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Keyboard Basics (adults/young adults)
Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m.
12p.m.
Basic orientation to using the computer
keyboard. Learn to be a more efcient
keyboarder. General instruction
and hands-on practice. No computer
experience is necessary.
Programs
Teen Trivia (ages 12-18)
July 1 July 31
Stop by the Reference desk to answer the
daily question for a chance to win a sweet
treat.
Art All Day (all ages)
Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
Enjoy an array of art activities.
Family Fun and Games (all ages)
Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m.
Bring the whole family for gaming fun,
including board and Wii games.
Ice Cream Finale (all ages)
Monday, July 29 at 2 p.m.
Celebrate your Summer Reading
achievements with ice cream sundaes.
PLAY: Root Beer Floats (all ages)
Tuesday, July 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Discover why a full moon inspired the
invention of root beer foats, and learn the
recipe.
Author Talk and Signing - Jennifer
Vido (adults)
Tuesday, July 30 at 6 p.m.
Jennifer Vido is best known for her
nationally syndicated Jens Jewels author
interview column. A savvy book blogger
for www.MomTrends.com, she will
lead a discussion about her journey to
publication and answer questions on the
latest trends in book publishing. As a
national spokesperson for the Arthritis
Foundation, she has been featured by Te
New York Times, Te Baltimore Sun, and
Arthritis Today. Her frst novel Par for
the Course was published in 2010. Tis
event includes a book signing with copies
available for purchase.
Exhibits
PhotographyDisplay
July 1 31
Susana Berdecio became interested in
photography during college and the
medium immediately became a permanent
part of her life. She photographs nature
during hikes and exploration trips.

Stringed Instruments Display
July 1 31
Cecil F. Schoen will display his handmade
string music instruments. He works with
the nonproft organization Strings for
Kids.
www.islandconnectionnews.com
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER
HIGH SCHOOL
Expect to be Impressed
2013 2014 ENROLLMENT
J ames Island Charter High School is now accepting enrollment applica-
tions for 9TH - 12TH grade students who reside outside of District 3
(J ames Island / Folly Beach).
*Transportation is now provided to and from West Ashley and J ohns
Island.
Check us out online at jichs.ccsdschools.com or call 762-2754 for more
details.
JICHS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs and activities made available to students at the school. JICHS
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin.
Roadtrips Charleston!
H
ave you been to Greenville
lately? If you still think of it as
Charlestons little sister, youd be
surprised to see how shes grown up. Shes
popular, beautiful and full of surprises.
Downtown is revitalized and pulsing with
things to do: local shops, art galleries,
museums, upscale hotels and a variety
of restaurants that boast contemporary
cuisine with a hearty dollop of Southern
hospitality. Te best time to visit may be
coming up at the end of September when
the city presents the seventh annual food
festival Euphoria.
Since the 1970s, Greenville has worked
tirelessly to revitalize its downtown. An
innovative public/corporate partnership
transformed blocks of vacant storefronts
into a cultural and shopping destination.
When my husband and I exited the Hyatt
Regency Hotel onto Main Street we were
immediately swept up in a lively crowd.
Te entire street was closed to cars. A band
was setting up on a concert stage. People
were arriving with chairs, strollers and
wheelchairs. Jump castles entertained the
children while parents enjoyed outdoor
dining nearby. Walking towards the
food festival, we encountered an outdoor
artists market where we bought petite
handmade mugs from Michelle Wright
at her Frolicking Frog Pottery. A block
later was the farmers market where a table
of multi-colored peppers were worthy of
Monet. And we hadnt even arrived at our
destination yet!
Greenville stages Euphoria in its
transformed venues near the Reedy
River and at area restaurants and hotels.
Te anchor is Te Peace Center for the
Performing Arts which rose like a phoenix
from a languishing industrial area. Te
Wyche Pavillion, reinvented from an
old warehouse, carves a stylish facade
along the scenic river. At Fridays Taste
of the South over 20 chefs and dozens
of vendors whipped up food from the
imaginative to the familiar. Our favorite
morsel was from the Nosedive Restaurant:
a pork taco with cilantro and kimchee.
As we mingled with the crowd we struck
up a conversation with a young couple
about living in Greenville. Tey told
us theyd moved from Charleston with
regret. How could we leave Charleston?
But this is why: for young professionals
its incredibly cheap to live here. I can
walk to work. Tere are festivals like this
twice a month and its only three hours
to Charleston. Greenville native and
Euphoria founding board member Edwin
McCain was last years headliner. While
we sat on the pavilion steps listening to
this great American romantic, colorful
lights illuminated a backdrop of ofce
buildings and apartments. Sitting next to
me on the pavilion steps was a woman who
said shed booked a fight to Greenville a
year ago after reading about Euphoria in
a travel magazine. She had planned well.
Among the weekends culinary
highlights was a lively cooking competition
where we watched Charleston chef Craig
Diehl compete while a commentator
narrated like it was a sporting event.
Saturday nights Guest Chef Dinner
at the Lazy Goat featured creations by
George Mendes and Victoria Moore after
which we truly felt euphoric. New this
year is a full pig roast, French Bistro and
music from Trafc Jam. Like little sisters
everywhere, Greenville is borrowing some
of Charlestons ideas. But its event is less
crowded and less expensive than the larger
BB&T Charleston Wine + Food festival.
You have to strategize for the non-stop
eating or else you feel like youve gone
into a restaurant and ordered everything
on the menu. Wine tastings, cook-ofs,
jazz brunch, VIP events, after parties,
restaurant dinners and demonstrations
can be a little overwhelming. A quick
remedy is a short walk further up Main
Street across the river to Greenvilles most
impressive accomplishment: Falls Park on
the Reedy. Walking paths go over Liberty
Bridge, a one of a kind pedestrian bridge
suspended over waterfalls. Te Swamp
Rabbit Trail continues on for more than
17 miles past the beautiful Governors
School for the Arts. Pedestrians and
bicyclists enjoy the trails easy access
to and from downtowns schools and
businesses. Many other hiking and biking
trails and waterfalls are nearby.
We closed out the weekend at the Sunday
morning Jazz Brunch where a rockin New
Orleans style band was the soundtrack for
a staggering array of food vendors. Mardi
Gras beads and paraphernalia abounded.
Vats of gumbo, crab cakes, mountains of
pastries, variations of Bloody Marys
Intrepidly, we continued our research
with journalistic dedication. But as
the unexpected sound of a didgeridoo
joined the band for a unique rendition of
Summertime we fnally said uncle.
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 Antmans 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 and recipes please see
www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
If You Go: Greenville information:
www.TeUpcountry.com
Euphoria: www.euphoriagreenville.com
Euphoric in Greenville
By Carol antman
July 26, 2013
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(CAPTION) New Executive
Director Jill Ledford
www.islandconnectionnews.com
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Daily
Knox continues from cover
[College of Charleston School of Business] before the
winners were announced and just couldnt get around the
food. People were asking if Evan even had parents, says
Kim Knox, smiling.
But it was Evans decision that his parents not be in
attendance during the entire competition. Tey werent
able to be at the county competition when he placed
frst, so he fgured it would jinx the results if they stuck
around for this one. Jinx or not, Kim was thrilled when
the principal of Evans school, Hacker Burr of Charleston
Collegiate, announced that Evan placed frst for the state.
She arrived just in time to celebrate with him and assure
everyone that yes, Evan did have parents and they were
very, very proud of him.
Te road to the state fnals was a long one, starting at
the beginning of the 2012/13 school year with an in-class
challenge in Evans entrepreneurship class.
Te goal of our entire class was to create our own
business. And we didnt just write up a white paper for a
business, we were encouraged to actually go out and start
it, says Evan.
Along with his idea for creating a web design company
for small and one-person businesses, students started
businesses such as dog walking services, designer knitting,
and photography.
We got a lot of real life examples in class. Our teacher
brought in several entrepreneurs from the Charleston
area to talk to us about starting our own business. I was
really inspired by Danny Russell-Einhorn of Aford-A-
Bike downtown. He taught us about branding and how
hes created a lot of his own brands as part of his business.
It was great to see how passionate he is and how much hes
progressed since he started, says Evan.
Te drive to actually start the business as opposed to
simply proposing it was what Evan felt gave him the edge
in the Business Plan competition, which was held at the
classroom level this past April and at the county level in
May. After presenting his fully functioning business to
Charleston area business owners/judges, Evan took home
the state level top prize of $3,000 and is preparing to
move on to the nationals in New York this October.
I was a little unsure about the business because there
are so many web designers in Charleston, but what makes
Bullseye Web Designs stand out is that it is geared toward
very small businesses; typically ones that are only owned
and operated by one or only a few people who dont have
the time to create their own site, says Evan.
He began by approaching the owners of Java Java
in Freshfelds Village, as well as the owners of Te Ice
Cream Boat in Bohicket Marina. Both sites are now up
and running and are exceptional examples of clean, easy-
to-follow and artistic web design. No one would ever
guess that their designer only just became age-eligible for
a South Carolina drivers license.
Te way I approach new clients is by recognizing
that they are a small business owner and then checking
to see if they have a website. If they dont, I build them a
sample site and sell that to them. Lately Ive been focusing
on solo practice lawyers as a lot of them dont have the
experience or the time to create their own site, says Evan.
And his parents, Kim and Mike Knox, are encouraging
him every step of the way.
We made sure to tell him the rule of happy and
successful small business owners: if you hate your job,
quit it and fnd something you love to do, says Mike.
Its a rule that Mike has followed in his own life,
allowing him to become an investor in small businesses
such as Lucky Lucianos Pizzeria in Bohicket Marina, a
popular pizza restaurant that is currently run by JI Pizza
veteran Beth Martin.
Tere have been so many inspiring people that Ive
met through class and through this competition. Jimmy
Bailey and Harriet Lee of YESCarolina have been great
in organizing these competitions and partnering with
Charleston Collegiate to provide entrepreneurship classes,
and Hacker Burr has been really helpful in making
entrepreneurship the main focus of Charleston Collegiate
and by being there and encouraging us to succeed, says
Evan.
Evan Knox will be competing against 40 other state
fnalists in the national competition in New York City
for the chance to win $35,000 in seed money for his
company. Te competition is scheduled to take place on
October 3.
For more information about the Mark Motley/
YESCarolina Business Challenge, visit www.YESCarolina.
com. For more information about Bullseye Web Designs and
to order your own beautifully designed website, visit www.
bullseyewebdesigns.com.
July 26, 2013
15
Computer Corner weather
C
ollege is on the way, as is high school
for many, and it seems a laptop is
a pre-requisite for both nowadays.
With so many options I wanted to share a
few and see if we can get you a good deal!
Apple products are not a good deal
upfront but generally can be good over the
long haul. With minimum prices for new
computers, starting around $1,000 and
going up quickly towards $3,000, they
are hard to justify, especially for incoming
high school students. Apple does ofer
some re-conditioned and earlier models
on their website, and if youre careful you
can get a good deal on Ebay or similar
sites. With Ebay, you need to be very
careful reading what is ofered; people
have bought the box that Apple product
came in for a hefty price! I would suggest
holding of on the Apple products for high
school and maybe the frst year of college,
unless required by the school.
Windows based laptops start in the $350
range and a good one can be purchased for
around $500. For the near future, please
stay away from Windows 8 and seek out a
Windows 7 laptop. Tey can be purchased
online and both Dell and HP have them
available. A new update for Windows 8
is coming out shortly and may help, but
for now its just not worth it. Other online
sellers ofer Windows 7 and occasionally
you can fnd one locally (I found two
last week). A good laptop is one with a
minimum of i5 processor with 4-6 GB of
RAM memory and at least a 500 GB hard
drive. Tat is in the $550 range. A stripped
down version with a dual-core processor
and 4GB of RAM will do and should be
around the $350-400 range. Remember
that Ofce products do not come
standard, so that can add to the price, but
if you already own Ofce 2003 or better
you can install it on your new computer.
Tere are lots of used/refurbished/Ebay
Windows computers available online and
that is a way to go. Make sure to check
what is available and the pricing; with new
laptops being fairly low, Im not sure its
worth buying someone elses headache.
Finally, tablets and Chrome laptops
are alternatives but do not ofer as much
options needed by students. After using
and setting up all kinds of tablet I still
have to say the iPad is the King. Tere is
just so much they can do with all the apps
available. Some of the Android products
are defnitely making headway on the
king, though, and the pricing is better. In
the near future Apple may be wondering
what happened, but for now they are still
the go to tablet. Pricing starts at $499 or
realistically $550 with tax and for the top
of the line over $1,000 still a bit pricey!
Nexus tablets are in the $250-500 range
and are a good alternative, and for now I
would steer away from the Windows based
tablet unless in certain high-end business
applications. Chrome laptops are cheaper
but all work is done with an internet
connection. Te applications such as
Google Docs are cloud based and data
is either stored the same way or on the
laptop. You cannot work on documents
without an internet connection.
Look forward to some good
questions and helping you out. If you
need immediate assistance you can always
call Rent A Bob at 822-7794 or email at
rentabob@live.com.
Get A Good Deal
By BoB Hooper, aka rent a BoB
W
e see many, many bicycles
around the islands everyday
and many of us enjoy riding
our bicycles on a regular basis. When we
are out enjoying this fun activity we need
to make sure we follow safety rules and
trafc laws.
Some things to remember are:
Wear a Properly Fitted Bicycle
Helmet.
Adjust Your Bicycle
to Fit. Stand over
your bicycle.
Tere should
be 1 to 2
i n c h e s
b e t w e e n
you and
the top
tube (bar)
if using a
road bike
and 3 to
4 inches if
a mountain
bicycle. Te
seat should be
level front to
back. Te seat
height should be
adjusted to allow
a slight bend at the
knee when the leg is fully
extended. Te handlebar height
should be at the same level with
the seat.
Check Your Equipment. Before
riding, infate tires properly and
check that your brakes work.
See and Be Seen. Whether
daytime, dawn, dusk, foul weather,
or at night, you need to be seen
by others. Wearing white has not
been shown to make you more
visible. Rather, always wear neon,
fuorescent, or other bright colors
when riding day or night. Also
wear something that refects light,
such as refective tape or markings,
or fashing lights. Remember, just
because you can see a driver doesnt
mean the driver can see you.
Refectors are not always efective
when riding at night. Te best
thing to do for night riding is
install head lights and tail lights
on your bicycle.
Control Your Bicycle. Always ride
with both hands on the handlebars.
Carry books and other items in a
bicycle carrier or backpack.
Watch for and
Avoid Road Hazards.
Be on the lookout
for hazards such as
potholes, broken
glass, gravel,
puddles, leaves,
and dogs. All
these hazards
can cause a
crash. If you
are riding with
friends and you
are in the lead, yell
out and point to the
hazard to alert the
riders behind you.

We see signs
everywhere saying, Share
the Road, but remember
safety begins with us and we need to
watch out for other vehicles and take steps
to ensure our safety also. Many bicycle-
related crashes are a result of the riders
behavior, such as not wearing a bicycle
helmet, disregarding trafc signs or
other warnings, turning left or swerving
into trafc that is coming from behind,
and riding the wrong way in trafc. To
maximize your safety, always wear a
helmet and follow the rules of the road.
As always if you have any questions,
would like a fre and life safety program
or need a smoke alarm installed feel free
to contact the St. Johns Fire/ Rescue, Fire
Prevention Division.
Bicycle Safety
By Captain CHad kelly
16 July 26, 2013
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Art & Culture
W
hen artist Tina Mayland pointed out a beautiful
painting she created of the Kiawah River and
told me that I would be able to paint something
similar, I didnt believe her.
Her examples were refned, stunning and perfectly
depicted the lowcountry.
But she told me I could craft an equally beautiful piece,
despite my lack of experience.
Te most art instruction I had ever had prior to our class
was high school sculpture.
But, I thought I would give it a try.
I stood before an easel, overlooking the marshland and
the Kiawah River, with three other ambitious painters.
Everyone in the class was at a diferent skill level, but we
were all a little nervous about going from blank canvas to
something others would recognize as the marsh, the river,
and the tree line.
Immediately, Mayland made me feel at ease. Her frst
piece of painting advice to the class was to have fun.
After pleasantries, and a brief introduction to what we
were looking at on our easel, Mayland began her instructions.
Te frst step in learning how to paint is all about making
decisions.
We do a little bit of discussion about composition, so
I teach them a little bit about how to decide what to paint.
And we make decisions, Mayland said.
Mayland explained what the diferent colors on our palate
meant and the importance of priming the canvas. Priming
the canvas entails taking the opposite colors of the ones you
are using, and covering the canvas with that one color. We
drew a grid on our canvas to help us map out our painting.
Ten, as a class, we decided where to put the focal point
of our painting.
Once we decided what to paint (we decided to focus on
the land over the sky), and primed the canvas, we blocked
in the painting.
Tats where you paint the right color in fat color across
the painting. And that actually takes the longest amount of
time, Mayland said.
During this step, Mayland taught us how to mix the
colors on our palate using the palate knife and how to test
the colors. Te main thing I walked away from during this
step was the principles of mixing colors.
Its brighter or its duller. Its darker or its lighter. Its
warmer or its cooler. And those are the questions you ask
yourself for every color, Mayland said.
Finally, we learned how to fnish the painting.
Finishing it of is when you make something
two-dimensional look three-dimensional, Mayland said.
Its all about how you work with whats called the edges,
where one color meets another color and making the things
look round, and the trees look distant, and the things in the
foreground look like theyre in the foreground.
In the end, I walked away from the class with a beautiful
souvenir of the Kiawah River and a lot more knowledge
about the fundamentals of painting. And it was fun.
However, it isnt just the students that walk away with
something meaningful. Mayland learns by teaching her
students.
It is wonderful because by teaching somebody else, you
learn so much. Its amazing.
When you have to boil it down into three hours to teach
somebody how to paint, you really get to the essence of what
is important to know and how to do it, Mayland said.
Mayland does more than just teach her Wednesday
morning class. She teaches a two-hour youth class for
children aged 12-17 and teaches private lessons. She is in
three diferent galleries and also sells her paintings online.
Also, Mayland is excited about a new venture in her
painting series.
I just got back from China, so I am starting to paint
a little series of paintings about my trip to china, which
is kind of fun. I have no idea how those are going to go,
Mayland said.
For more information, visit Tina Maylands website
at www.tinamaylandart.com and on Facebook at www.
facebook.com/tinamaylandart. See Maylands paintings
in Te Wells Gallery (Kiawah), Spencer Art Gallery
(Charleston), and Hang it Up Gallery (Lake Hartwell,
Ga.).
An Experience to Remember
T i na May l and T e ac he s Vac aT i one r s and l oc al s
T he Bas i c s of P ai nT i ng
By BeTsey Poore
After I fnished my painting, Mayland took a picture of me with my
completed artwork
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Save the Date!
Attention all islanders. The
annual islander golf tournament
sponsored by the st. Johns
athletic department will be
held saturday, september 28 on
kiawahs oak point golf course.
All proceeds will benefit the
athletic department. Sponsor a
hole for $150. Individual golfers
pay $85, and corporate sponsors
pay $400, which includes four
golfers and a hole sponsorship
sign. Make plans to attend today!
For more info, contact tiffany
magwood at 559-6400.
Health
Protect Your Skin,
Protect your Health
Provided by CCPrC
M
USC is visiting your Charleston
County Parks to spread the
word about skin safety. Tis
summer, be sure to protect your health
by protecting your skin from harmful
UV rays. Dermatologists on the MUSC
Mobile Health Unit a fully-equipped
doctors ofce on wheels will ofer free
skin cancer screenings at the following
Charleston County Parks this summer:
Saturday, August 10, just outside Splash
Zone Waterpark at James Island County
Park, 9 a.m. 12 p.m.
Skin screenings are free and open to
the public, no appointment required.
So, while you are out enjoying the day at
your county parks, take the basic steps to
protect your skin.
For more information about free skin
cancer screenings, call MUSC Health
Connection at 792-0878.