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A t 11 a.m. uesday, July 12, threesea turtles made their way back home being rehabilitated by the Aquarium Sea urtle Hospital at theSouth Carolina Aquarium, in partnership with the SC Department o NaturalResources and the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission.

Hundreds o onlookers at BeachwalkerPark on Kiawah Island watched insupport as the turtles were placed so tly on the sand and pointed in the direction

o the ocean.Te turtles were the centero attention, and had a recovered romsome serious injuries.

Grice, a 66-pound juvenile loggerhead,arrived at the Sea urtle Hospital withrotting skin ulcerations and leeches allover the so t tissue. She recovered romher skin issues and anemia extremely quickly.

Lisa, a 68-pound juvenile loggerhead, was caught on board the SCDNR research vessel, RV Lady Lisa, with most

o her so t tissue void o the protectivekeratin layer. She was admitted into theSea urtle Hospital primarily because o concern that this was the early stages o the skin ulcerative disease that we haveseen so much o this year.

Bennett, the 76-pound adult emaleKemps ridley caught on the RV Lady Lisa, had an un ortunate encounter witha stingray barb that punctured deeply inthe so t tissue by the rear fipper. Otherthan the puncture wound, this turtle was

extremely healthy which allowed her torecover in just a month!

Young children rom the community held signs and cheered on their avoriteturtles. All three made it to the oceansembrace and quickly swam rom sight. As they disappeared into the blue waterso the Atlantic, Im sure they said thank you in their own tur tle way.

I you fnd an injured or stranded seaturtle, please alert the SCDNR Stranded Sea Turtle hotline at 1-800-922-5431.

Fond farewellT h r e e T u r T l e s s a y g o o d b y e

by liz King

Photo by Jamie Rood


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Town Flood InsuranceTe own meets FEMA requirementsor an additional ood insurancerating. Councilmember VanDerwerker

wanted to know what other thingsthe town could do to keep the rating.own Administrator the town has doneeverything it can do.

Councilmember Lipuma said that

KICA is responsible or maintaining thenetwork o roads that the town utilizes,in the even they are damaged duringooding.

Invasive Plant Study Councilmember VanDerwerkersaysa study on invasive plants to the

island is needed to see what plants areinvading and how to handle them. Anadvertisement or a vendor was placedbut only one person contacted himon the issue. Dr. Joel Gramling, an

Assistant Pro essor o Plant Ecology and Evolution at the Citadel, will takeon the study. He hosts the Lowcountry Chapter o the SC Native Plant Society at Te Citadel. Tis study is planned totake one to two years to complete at anestimated $25,000 cost. Te u ltimategoal is to rid the isla nd o invasivespecies and prevent their return. Temotion was approved.

Police ProtectionTe towns contract with CharlestonCountry Police has been approved.25% o the cost o the protection allson the town to pay. Tere are 2 shi tso coverage with each shi t having 2deputies at roughly $25 an hour perdeputy. Tis amount has been budgeted.

Recycling Near DumpsterIt has been approved that a place orrecycling will be moved next to thedumpster to make things easier onresidents and guests o Kiawah Island.Te lease agreement with the utility company is only $1 a year and they

welcomed the addition o a concrete slabto be built to acilite the new receptacle.

Beach Driving Certi cationTe Mayor has suggested that thedrivers o town vehicles allowed to driveon the beach be certi ed using a new beach driving evaluation and guide hehas acquired rom another location.Councilmember VanDerwerker said it

behooves us to be as ca re ul as possible.Te motion passed.

Zoning Amendment It has been conditional ly approved thataccessory buildings be al lowed on lotso greater than 1,500 square eet a ndonly in back lots, w ithout going throughspecial exceptions ling.

Overfow Parking or BeachwalkerIt is in discussion to allow diagonalparking instead o parallel parkingalong Beachwalker drive to allow orover ow parking during special eventsand holidays at Beachwalker park.Te Mayor suggests putting a code o en orcement up and having an o cer toassist people with parking.

A concerned citizen who lives onBeachwalker Drive addressed theCouncil, stating that during the Fourtho July people were parked in ront o her house and were leaving beer cansand bottles, as well as driving all overthe vegitation that grows along the road.She also mentioned that allowing themto park there legally will only makethings worse. She said that she saw noone issuing tickets or towing the illegally parked cars. Te Mayor said that havingan o cer out there will help with thesituation and that during major eventsand holidays it would be hard to stop

people rom parking along BeachwalkerDrive.

Environmental CommitteeMeeting was cancelled, nothing toreport other than upcoming start o invasive plant study.

Arts CommitteeTe events plan or September through January will be out soon. And the nalreport or the season will be comingsoon.

Planning Commission A survey on I-526 and the proposedGreenway has met with positive resultsand the town is ready to move orwardbased on the majority o those in avoro the project based on the survey.Te Mayor hopes that this survey willbe enough to show that a majority o people living in the area want theroads. A concerned citizen addressedthe Council, saying that she has neverseen or taken a survey that used suchpersuasive language in avor or theroads, and that she was opposed to thebuilding o the roads and that she eltthat there were many others who eltthe same way. She said she was ofendedby the way the surveys used persuasivelanguage that le t little choice or therespondant but to be in avor o thebuilding o the roads. She is in avor o anew survey with less persuasive languageand that it be redistributed throughoutthe community to all o the residents.

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East Cooper Medical CenterSam Reed

Liz KingKristin Welch, DVM

John Nelson

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Tuesday, July 26Seabrook Island Town Council

All own Council meetings will be heldat 2:30 p.m. at the own Hall unlessnoted otherwise on the own bulletinboard.

Monday, Aug 1Kiawah EnvironmentalCommittee Meeting 3 p.m. in the own Hall CouncilChambers

Tuesday, Aug 2Kiawah Town Council Meeting 2 p.m. in the own Hall CouncilChambers

Wednesday, Aug 3Kiawah Town Planning Commission Meeting 10:30 a.m. in the own Hall DownstairsCon erence Room

Seabrook Planning CommissionMeeting 2:30 p.m. unless noted

otherwise on the bulletin board at ownHall.

Thursday, Aug 4Town o Kiawah Arts CouncilMeeting 3 p.m. in the own Hall Con erence Rm.

Wednesday, Aug 10Town o Seabrook Planning Commission Regular Meeting 2:30p.m. unless noted otherwise on thebulletin board at own Hall.

Monday, Aug 15Town o Kiawah Board o Zoning Appeals4 p.m. own Hall

Tuesday, Aug 30Kiawah Island Ways and MeansCommittee meeting9:00am Kiawah Island MunicipalCenters 2nd Floor Con erence Room


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Letters to the editor...Dear Editor,

2010 was the rst year that CharlestonCounty saved over 50% o the animalsthat entered its shelters, nding homes oralmost 55% o them. We are extremely proud o the progress that has been made,and yet, the animals o the Lowcountry deserve even better. At the beginningo 2011, Pet Helpers and the Charleston Animal Society made a promise to theanimals that we would do all it takes

to nd homes or them. Pet Helpers isdoing its part by intaking almost hal o its animals as trans ers rom theCharleston An imal Society, animals that,due to excessive numbers, were greatly atrisk o being euthanized. Tis is truly acommunity e ort, and quite an exampleor the rest o the country.

Summer months hit hard in the animal wel are community. Births are up, andadoptions stagnate. It is imperative that we create a sense o urgency to save lives within the Charleston community. A group o us returned rom Joplin, MO last week a ter a hugely success ul adoptionevent in which 745 animals ound homes

in just two days! People came to Joplinrom over 22 states. Tey answered thecall to rescue those animals that werevictims o the devastating tornado in May.Te experience was li e changing andawakening. Un ortunately, the truth isthat animals in the United States are in aconstant state o needing rescue, and they rely on us to save them.

Tis summer, Pet Helpers urges youto RESCUE. Save a li e. Adopt. Make

room or one more. We have launchedadoption specials on all o our animals,there ore making it easier than ever be oreor anyone and everyone to take that leapand save a li e. We give you this promiseabout our urry riends: they are riendly,healthy, ully vetted, and will provide you with a li etime o love. Will you pleaseprovide or them in return?

YOU have the power to make adi erence, Charleston. You ARE making

a di erence! Te challenge is great, but with your help well continue on the pathtowards our goal o creating a no-killCharleston. Other communities aroundthe country have accomplished such aeat, and were well on our way. ake atrip to Pet Helpers at 1447 Folly Road andget to know us. We look orward to seeingyou this summer. Happy adopting!

Lauren Lipsey Pet Helpers

Dear Fellow Islanders,I would like to take this opportunity

to say arewell to all Seabrookers andpotential Seabrookers whom I have been

ortunate to welcome to out beauti ulisland.Due to downsizing and subsequent

reorganization, I will no longer beconnected to Seabrook Island Realty. A ter 27 years I will miss all the people who have crossed the threshold.

Now I will get busy and help our wildfowers to make a comeback.Sincerely,

Jeanne Ogden


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Big Catch!

On uesday, July 5, 2011, om Stanek o Mutts and Je Sportfshing reeledin quite a catch. om and his crew caught 5 mahi-mahi weighing 25 to 30pounds each and a 40 pound wahoo. Teir fshing boat spent nearly 12 hours

at sea to make the catch. om says its been a busy season and that they haul in goodcatches about every other time they go out.

oms son Je Stanek said We do ull day charters, about 12 hours. Tis years beenpretty steady. We go out 2 or three times a week. People have a great time. We have anairconditioned boat with a bathroom inside.

For more in ormation or to schedule a charter call Mutts & Je at 868-1807 or visitonline at www.muttsandje fshing.com


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Exchange ClubChanges Hands

W elcoming the new directors o the Exchange Club Sam Reed-Director incharge o Communications and Publicity; Mike odd-Director in charge o Darkness to Light (prevention o child abuse); Jesse Love-Director; RogerSteel-President-Elect; Kimber Smith-President; Mike Gorski-Secretary; Frank Carrese-Director in charge o Membership; Laurie Burpee-Director in charge o the elephoneDirectory; Bob Mason-Director in charge o Programs; Mike Morris-Immediate PastPresident. Congratulations, and good luck!

Tis is one o the most beloved o alleastern North American trees, and nearly everybody has heard o it. Funny thingis, a lot o people wouldnt recognize itsleaves or owers.

It is a tall giant o mature Americanorests, with one o the straightest trunksthere is. Historical specimens, now longgone, towered to nearly 200. Te bark is deeply gray and urrowed on maturetrees. Young branches are smooth andgreen, eventually revealing chamberedpith inside. Te scratched twigs are very pleasantly ragrant, but rather bitter to thetaste. Te leaves, o course, are instantly recognizable. A long petiole is topped by a square-ish blade, this generally 4-lobed,or cornered. Te apex o the lea isattened, or even a bit indented. Tis lea looks something like a tulip ower in twodimensions.

Te owers, too, are somewhat liketulips, and usually produced high enoughin the crown (on big trees) that they arentcommonly viewed, unless blown down ina storm. Tree greenish sepals are at theower base. Nine (or so) green-yellowpetals are present, too, each o these witha prominent orange blotch or crescenton the inner sur ace. Plenty o pointedstamens surround the base o a cone-likearrangement o overlapping pistils, and

each o these pistils eventually producesa dry, single-seeded ruit. Te ruits,allen on the orest oor are o ten eatenby critters, but the survivors remain in theseed bank several years be ore sprouting.

Tis species is whats called a orestpioneer. Te seedlings are intoleranto shade, and so young plants are notencountered in orests o deep, closedcanopies overhead. Rather, the youngtrees come up prolifcally in open areas,usually caused naturally by large treesallen in storms, orming light gaps.Te young ones also come up readily a ter timbering operations, sometimesorming nearly pure stands. As thesedense populations age, most o the treesdie out, so that in a recovered, matureorest, large individuals o this species areusually scattered.

It grows naturally rom New England

to Lake Michigan, south to northernFlorida and Louisiana. It makes a greatstreet tree and grows rapidly, providingexcellent summer shade, and seems to haveew insect enemies. In its native range, itgrows well at many elevations, and wellinto the lush slopes and higher terrain o the Appalachians. Te national champion, which has a trunk diameter o 9, is located

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Computer Corner

his issue, Im going to continueto address emails and I wanted topass on some in o about emails

that ask you to orward them to 10 riendsor as many as you can. Tey say negativesthings about those who do not orward

them. You eel guilty unless you pass onthis MOS important in ormation. Almost all emails asking you to

Forward them originated with aspammer and are only used or the purposeo harvesting valid emails. Once youorward that email to your 10 best riendsit also orwards those emails addressesright back to the spammer and he/shenow knows that is a valid email addressand can begin to send spam to it, and sellthe email address to other spammers. Itis a vicious cycle and can only be stoppedby YOU! Your email has already beencompromised by it being sent to you, butyou can prevent it rom happening again.

I you just have to share the direin ormation with others, PLEASE cut outthe in o you want to pass on, insert it ina new word document and then attachthat to a NEW email. You can then passon the in o; even make it your own by adding a comment or two. Please dontstart another you must orward chain.Let the person you send it to determine

who they might share it with.Lets stop this abuse and keep valid

email addresses rom spammers. I think passing on things to others is ne, justbe aware o what you are doing and thatspammers are constantly trying new ways

to nd valid email addresses. On thatnote once you start receiving spam there isreally no way to stop it short o creatinga new email address. Spam so tware does work but you end up going thru it lookingor messages that you want, which almostde eats the whole reason or it. Dangthose Spammers!

If you have any problems, questions, etabout your particular needs do not hesitatto contact me at 843.822.7794 or email at [email protected].

Forward this - NOT!By BoB Hooper AKA rent A BoB

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By ted HenderSon

Ive always known Reds Ice House ortheir cold beers and lively atmosphere.So when I was invited by one o the

managers to try his avorite appetizer, I was wondering i the ood wood matchthe quality o other high end restaurantsin the Seabrook and Bohicket area. I wasnot dissappointed. Te chosen appetizer:the Saku una reat.

Now, I love tuna. I spent over two yearseating resh tuna o o the docks in Japan. And I can tell you with no hesistation,that this was one o the best tuna dishesIve ever had.

Seared rare, the Saku tuna comes wonder ully blackened in a Prudhommesspice. Te cucumber salad bed adds acolor contrast and power ul favor thataccompanies the tuna well. Te dish istopped with a sweet and spciy soy mustardsauce that has both bite and love to o eryour tongue.

Te tuna was per ectly undercookedthe way I love it. Seared rare, the tuna keptan amazing color and was a per ectly redand pink.

Te only thing I didnt enjoy aboutthe dish was that more didnt magically appear on my plate a ter I had nished.Not everyone loves tuna, seared rare,or cooked. But i youre willing to take

a chance on this dish, you will not bedissapointed. 5 out 5 stars or both.

$9.95 for the Saku Tuna Treat. If your restaurant has an appetizer you think Ted should try, contact him at [email protected]


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H eat stroke is a concern in ourregion o the country not only in the summer months butduring the spring and all as well. Even inmoderate environmental temperatures adog can su er heat stroke i the humidity is high. It is a common misconceptionthat dogs require large amounts o exerciseto be at risk o heat stroke or that dogscan sa ely wait inside a car with the

windows down. Body temperatures canrapidly increase to 108F or more. At thistemperature, organs can be permanently damaged. Without rapid emergency intervention by experienced veterinarians,many pets with heat stroke do not survive.

Since dogs dont sweat, they havedeveloped other e ective means o lowering their body temperature.

A signi cant amount o heat lossoccurs through evaporation rom therespiratory tract via panting. When theenvironmental temperature is equal to thebody temperature, panting becomes theprimary method o heat elimination.

Older dogs, heavy coated breeds,brachycephalic dogs (Pugs, Bostonerriers, Bulldogs etc), and dogs withairway disease, such as laryngeal paralysis,are at increased risk o heat stroke.Common activities that trigger heat strokein dogs include walking or running in thesummer, spending time outside withoutaccess to water, and being in a parked car

without the air conditioning running. A car parked in the sun can reach

120F within 7 minutes even with the window rolled down. When a dog pants,the air in the car rapidly becomes humid

which decreases the dogs ability to loseheat via panting. Heat stroke can be atal

within minutes. Regardless o the outsidetemperature, a dog should never be le tinside a parked car during the warmmonths in South Carolina.

Signs that your dog may have heatstroke include dry, dark pink to red mucus

membranes in the mouth, weakness oruncoordinated walking, vomiting ordiarrhea, and seizures. O ten the vomit orstool contains ecks o blood and bruisingo the skin and gums can be seen as well.

I you suspect that your dog has su ereda heat stroke, the rst step is to take a recta ltemperature with a digital thermometer.Heat stroke is a concern when rectaltemperatures are over 106F (normaltemperature in dogs is 101-102.2F). I the temperature is elevated, immediatemeasures to actively cool your pet shouldbe taken. Te most e ective method o cooling is to thoroughly wet your dog

with tepid water and blow a an on them. Your dog should be brought to the nearestveterinarian immediately as timely andappropriate emergency care can mean thedi erence between li e and death.

Animals with heat stroke are treatedimmediately with intravenous uidsto continue active cooling and restorehydration. Blood work is completedto evaluate or damage to the mostcommonly a ected organs, the kidneys.Te gastrointestinal tract is damageddirectly by heat and intravenous anti-ulcertherapy and antibiotics are administeredto treat ulceration and treat bacterialin ection that arises rom the bacteriain the intestinal tract. Blood clotting isevaluated as high temperatures directly damage the lining o the blood vessels,

which in the most severe cases can leadto spontaneous bleeding. Many dogs with

heat stroke require blood and plasmatrans usions during hospitalization.Patients with heat stroke are o tenhospitalized or 48 to 72 hours or longerdepending on the extent o damage tothe kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, bloodclotting system, and neurological system.

It is uncommon or there to be residualorgan dys unction a ter treatment,although chronic kidney insufciency canremain. With aggressive and immediate

emergency medical therapy, many dogs with heat stroke survive and live a normalli espan.

Dr. Welch is a Board Certifed Critical Care Specialist at Charleston VeterinaryRe erral Center. 843.614.VETS(8387).

Dogs too hot without their pantsH e a t S t r o k e t H r e a t e n S d u r i n g H o t S u m m e r

By kriStin WelcH, dVm

Whats Hot

W hat would your reaction be i I told you I told you that youcan help protect your amily rom the danger o smoke inhalation andre or less than $10.00? Te average costo a typical battery powered smoke alarmis just that about $10.00. It is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365days a year.

Here are just a ew reasons why youshould have smoke alarms in your home.Tey are inexpensive.

Tey provide early warning rom are by detecting smoke early.

Smoke is the number one causeo residential re deaths. Smokecontains carbon monoxide (CO), acolorless, odorless, gas that is absorbedby your blood quicker than oxygen.CO poisoning has many symptoms,including unconsciousness, which is why people do not wake up when thereis a re.

Te key to being alerted early by a residential smoke alarm is properinstallation and maintenance.

Smoke alarms should be installed onevery level o the home, including insideand outside o each sleeping area.

I the smoke alarm needs to bemounted on a wall versus the ceiling, itshould be mounted in-between 4 to 12inches rom the ceiling.

Make sure you read the manu acturesinstructions to understand the type o

alarm you havep u r c h a s e d .Some smokea l a r m s

require a 9volt battery,i n c l u d i n gthose thatare hardwired.Other smokealarms have 10 year batteries, meaning you cannot change the battery and thedetector will need to be replaced.

Te li e o a smoke alarm is 8 10years. Replace the smoke alarm i it hasreached the end o its use ul li e even i it seems to be working.

est your smoke alarm monthly.Tis is done by simply pressing thetest button. While you are testing it,run a vacuum over the exterior to cleanout dust, which could a ect the alarmsability to operate properly.

Change the alarm battery once a year.Some hardwired alarms still requirea 9 volt battery. On 10-year smokealarms, make sure the date the alarm was manu actured is written on theside o the alarm to track the li e o thealarm.

I you have questions about yourresidential smoke alarm, contact the St Johns Fire Department at 559-9194 or a

ree smoke alarm check.

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Johns Island Regional Library 3531 Maybank Highway, 559-1945Hours:Monday Tursday: 10 a.m. 8 p.m.Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. 6 p.m.

PLAY Day: Mother Goose: Rhythmsand Rhymes! (all ages)Saturday, July 23 at 11 a.m.Come play with us and Mother Goose!

Houdini II, Magician Extraordinaire (all ages)Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m.One Houdinis World, Many Stories andMuch Magic!

Club Anime! (ages 12-19)

Saturday, July 23 rom 4 5:30 p.m.Te creator o Fullmetal Alchemist bringsus another incredible series in Heroales. A star reborn as a human, aito isdetermined to end the reign o tyranny by the evil Lord Keiro. With the helpo other star-born warriors, aito ghtsto end the corruption that plagues hishomeland.

Ice Cream Finale! (11 years and younger)Monday, July 25 at 2 p.m.Celebrate your Summer Readingachievements with Ice Cream Sundaes!

NBA Jam (rising grades 6-12)uesday, July 26 rom 2 4 p.m.Engage in head-to-head competitions

with your peers in the Wii version o NBA Jam. Can you test your hoop skillsagainst those o your peers? Expect unand excitement rom the get-go! Tecompetition will be organized accordingto single elimination. All you have to do issign in and play.

Excel 2007: Beyond the Basicsuesday, July 26 rom 10 a.m. 12 p.m.Registration starts 7/12 A ollow-up session to Excel Basics. Learnsome additional eatures o the program,such as sorting and ltering. Learnhow to use additional types o ormulas.Prerequisite: Excel Basics or someexperience using MS Excel will be help ul.

PLAY: Watermelon Feast! (all ages)Tursday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. Join us or storytime and a wonder ulsummer treat!

Book Explorers Preschool Book Club (up to six years old)Friday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m.Each month the Book Explorers read abook and do activities to go along withthe book. Tis is a un way to build thoseEarly Literacy Skills!

PLAY: Bath Time Stories! (all ages)Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m.Pirates, scrubbies and all take part inthese un bath time stories!!

uly 22 Island Connection Calendar A ugiday, July 22

usic on the Greenn us or a ree live per ormance on thelage Green by Shrimp City Slim Friday m 6-9 p.m. Sponsored by Te own o awah Island.

rld TeamTennis Finalsom July 22-24 the weekend is themination o three weeks o intense coedm tennis competition eaturing some o biggest names in tennis playing in the Pro League presented by GEICO.

mily Circle ennis Center.

turday, July 23

ro to Kayaking t., July 23, 9 a.m. Spend our hours withexperienced instructor in protected waterrning the basics o the kayaking. opicslude kayak amiliarization, boat t, basic

ddle strokes, basic rescues, a nd more. $50Sea Kayak Carolina.

nday, July 24

vor Charlestonn., July 24, 5-9 p.m. A new dining clubs diners critique new dishes rom areae s. Te rst installment eatures Jacquesrson o Wild Olive. $75Heirloom Book Company.

WedneSday, July 27

Starlight Cinema Join us Wednesday or a ree outdoor movieeaturing Glory Road. Te show startsat 8:30 p.m. Dont orget your blanket orchair!

Music on the Green6-9 p.m. Join us Friday evening or a ree concerton the Village Green eaturing CoconutGroove Band! Sponsored by Te own o Kiawah.

Shark Week 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Where: South Carolina AquariumIt will be love at rst bite! Fall in love withall things shark during this weeklongevent made just or kids! Sit in onshark-themed dive shows, participate ininteractive activities such as Sharkeology,Shark Stations, and Shark Shapes, thenplay in the shark cage, take your picturein the mouth o a shark, collect shark air rom educators, and marvel at thesharks in the Great Ocean ank. Shark Week activities are ree with generaladmission or membership. Tanks in partto our media sponsors: FOX 24 (www.oxcharleston.com), Y102.5 (www.y1025.com) and Charleston City Paper (www.charlestoncitypaper.com).For more in ormation, call 577-FISH(3474).

WedneSday, aug 3

Starlight Cinema Join us Wednesday evening or a reeoutdoor movie eaturing Finding Nemo.Te show starts at 8:30 p.m. Dont orgetyour beach chair or blanket!

thurSday, aug 4

Jaws on the Lawn7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Where: In Front o the AquariumFall in love with your avorite classic shark movie all over again during Shark Week atthe Aquariums Movie on the Lawn! Free tothe public, see Jaws on the big screen withthe sound o the ocean just beyond yourseat. Lawn opens at 7 p.m. with the moviebeginning at dark. Be ore the movie starts,interact with rovering educators and watchan Aquarium-made short on shark myths.Please bring your own chair or blanket.Snacks, sodas and alcoholic beverages willbe available or purchase. No coolers or petsallowed. Donations will be taken at thedoor to bene t the conservation e orts atthe Aquarium. For more in ormation, call577-FISH (3474) or visit scaquarium.org.

Friday, aug 5

Music on the GreenCome out rom 6- 9 p.m. or a ree concerton the Village Green eaturing Hot Sauce!

Te event is sponsored by Te own o Kiawah.

Sunday, aug 7

ROCKVILLE REGATTA Te 2011 Rockville Regatta is sure to bean incredible event again this year! TeRegatta is held near the mouth o the NorthEdisto and Bohicket Marina. Dockage orthe event is limited, so dont orget to callour dockmaster in advance or reservations.768-1280.

WedneSday, aug 10

Starlight Cinema Join us Wednesday evening or a reeoutdoor movie eaturing Marmaduke!Te show starts at 8:30 p.m. Dont orgetyour beach chair or blanket.

thurSday, aug 11

RockIt Science Clinics: Lead Belaying Learn to Lead Belay! Li ke lead climbing,lead belaying is more complex than top

rope belaying. Tere are many new actorsto be aware o in order to give a sa e andefcient lead belay. We will make sure thatyou have the skills to keep yoursel and yourclimber sa e at all times. Tis is part two o a two class series. Register ahead o time toreserve your spot or you may sign up the day o the clinic. 6:0 0 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Meets at:

James Island County Park Age: 14 & upFee: $12/$10 CCR Discount Friday, aug 12

Music on the Green6-9 p.m. Join us or a ree concert on the VillageGreen eaturing Men o Distinction! Teree event is sponsored by Te own o Kiawah.

Folly Beach Bird Walks: Folly BeachCounty Park Tis walk ocuses on the southernshoreline o Folly Beach. We hope to seeearly migrants returning rom northernbreeding grounds and large ocks o ternsand skimmers preparing to migrate southor winter! Te program is ree, howeverpre-registration is required. A registeredchaperone is required or participants ages15 and under. 7:30 a.m.-9:30a.m. Meets at:Folly Beach County Park. Age: 12 & upFree!

Saturday, aug 13

Parent and Child Samplers: Stand-UpPaddleboard SamplerCome out to the park and try one o theHawaiian modes o transportation. Spendsome time on your Saturday learning how to use Stand-Up Paddleboards as you get

some exercise and spend quality time withyour amily. Tis hands-on class introducesbasic strokes and equipment be ore givingyou a chance to experiment on your own.Tese programs are or children ages 6-15and their parents. A registered and paidchaperone is required or participants ages15 and under. 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Meets at: Palmetto Islands County Park. Age: 6 & up. Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount. Family Climbing: Family Belay Lesson A great way to spend time together cli mbingand learning new skills! Children ages4-13 will climb while parents learn to belay.Children ages 14 and up can learn to belay as well as climb. A chaperone is required orparticipants ages 15 and under.9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Meets at: James Island County Park. Age: 4 & up. Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount.

Sunday, aug 14

Whitewater Paddling Programs:Introduction to River Kayaking We will travel to Columbia, SC to theSaluda River where well cover the basics o moving water and provide an introductionto the excitement o whitewater kayaking.Maybe you have always wanted to try whitewater, or perhaps you havent gottenout or awhile. Now is the time to learn(or re resh) these skills in an exciting

environment. 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Meets at:CCPRC Headquarters Age: 16 & upFee: $72/$60 CCR Discount Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Trips: RiceCanals SUP our at Long SavannahIts easy to get lost in the old rice elds, butrom a Stand Up point o view, navigationbecomes so much simpler. Tese are very protected waterways with access to one o the newest CCPRC properties. For yourcom ort and enjoyment, we recommendthese trips to those who have already gottenthe basics o SUPi ng or have a moderate tohigh level o athleticism be ore signing upor a 3 hour SUP tour. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Meets at: CCPRC Headquarters. Age: 16 &up. Fee: $36/$30 CCR Discount.

tueSday, aug 16

Sea Kayak Instructional Classes: ACA Kayak Quickstart - Level 1Come learn about the un- lled sport o kayaking. During this 2-hour hands-on in ormal program, our experiencedinstructors will teach you how you cansa ely enjoy kayaking on protected waters.6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Meets at: James IslandCounty Park. A ge: 16 & up. Fee: $18/$15CCR Discount.

RockIt Science Clinics: Slab Climbing Te mountains o North Carolina areull o technical slab routes. Learnvaluable skills to improve your slab

climbing technique. Register ahead oto reserve a spot or sign up the day oclinic. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Meets at: Island County Park. Age: 14 & up. F$12/$10 CCR Discount.

WedneSday, aug 17

Starlight Cinema Join us or a ree outdoor movie on Wednesday evening eaturing angleshow starts at 8:30 p.m. Dont orget bring a blanket or beach chair!

thurSday, aug 18

Sur Seining Gain a new perspective on creatures sur zone. Anchovy, pompano, kingstingray, crab and even a squid haveshown up in our net. Come out and some o your wave-bound neighborsregistered and paid chaperone is requparticipants ages 15 and under. 5:00 p6:30 p.m. Meets at: Beachwalker Par Age: 6 & upFee: $9/$7 CCR Discount Friday, aug 19

ACA Instructor Certifcation CourseL-2 Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) InsCerti cation WorkshopFor more in ormation, visit: www.americancanoe.org. 8:30 a.m.-6:00 pMeets at: James Island County Park.18 & up. Fee: $300/$275 CCR Discou


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Control Your High Blood PressureProvided by east CooPer MediCal

Y ou probably have a grocery list anda list o things to do. Perhaps evena list o things to remember to take

on your next vacation. Tese are all use ullists, but there is one list you can keep thatcould help save your li e a list o ways tocontrol your high blood pressure.Limit your salt intake.

Sodium can hold excess uid in yourbody, making your heart beat harder andpotentially increasing blood pressure.Daily salt intake should not exceed 2,300mg, or about 1 teaspoon. Avoid ast oodsthat can be high in salt and check oodlabels or sodium content.Eat heart healthy.

Follow a diet that is low in saturatedat, cholesterol and salt. Focus on aneating plan that includes ruits, vegetablesand whole grains. Incorporate low- at orat- ree milk and dairy products, as wellas sh, poultry and nuts. Limit red meat,sweets, added sugars and beverages thatcontain sugar.Be physically active.

Check with your doctor be ore youstart exercising. Approximately 30minutes o moderate-intensity activity is

recommended daily or on most days o the week. Regular physical activity couldinclude brisk walk ing, dancing, bowling,bike riding, cleaning house or working inthe yard.Maintain a healthy weight.

Losing weight can help reduce the

strain on your heart i you are overweightor obese. Aim or a body mass index(BMI) o less than 25 to keep bloodpressure under control. Calculate yourBMI at the National Institutes o Health website, www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi.Take medications as prescribed.

Your doctor may prescribe medicationsas part o your treatment plan i li estylechanges alone do not control your highblood pressure. Tese medicines canremove extra uid and salt rom thebody, slow down the heart rate, or make

blood vessels relax or widen. Always takemedications as recommended by yourphysician.Limit alcoholic beverages.

More than two drinks per day or menand one a day or women could cause highblood pressure. One drink is equivalent to12 ounces o beer, 4 ounces o wine, 1.5ounces o 80-proo distilled spirits, or 1ounce o pure alcohol.Stop smoking.

Smoking not only increases your risk

o developing high blood pressure, it alsoraises the chances o stroke, heart disease,several diferent kinds o cancer, andperipheral ar terial disease.Monitor your blood pressure.

Blood pressure measures when theheart pumps (systolic or top number) and when the heart rests (diastolic or bottomnumber). Normal blood pressure is lessthan 120/80 mmHg. Prehypertensiondevelops between 120-139/80-89 mmHg.High blood pressure may be diagnosed when repeated measurements are

consistently 140/90 mmHg or higher.High blood pressure, or hypertension,

is a silent killer that afects one out o three American adults. It o ten has nosymptoms and requires li elong treatmentonce it is diagnosed. Fortunately, thecondition can be treated through li estylechanges, medications or both.

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Charleston Parks and RecreationFor more details and reservations for following activities, including times fall of these activities,

please visit www.ccprc.com or call 795-4386 .

Tuesday , a ug 2Colonial Rice PlantationBring the whole amily to investigatedaily li e on a Lowcountry riceplantation. We will pound rice in a treetrunk mortar, winnow with a anningbasket, open a working rice trunk andhandle the tools that enslaved A ricansused to make Carolina Gold rice a cashcrop. A registered and paid chaperoneis required or par ticipants ages 15 andunder. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Age: 6 & up. Fee: $6/$5 CCR Discount RockIt Science Clinics: Footwork and BalanceTese are two o the most importantaspects o climbing. Making smallimprovements in your ootwork andbalance can drastically improve yourclimbing. Register ahead o time toreserve your spot or you may sign upthe day o the clinic. 6:00 p.m.-8:00p.m.Meets at: James Island County Park. Age: 14 & up. Fee: $12/$10 CCR Discount W ednesday , a ug 3Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw

Join us on one or more o our regula rbird walks. Our walk through many distinct habitats will allow us toview and discuss a variety o birds,butter ies, and other organisms. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-inregistrations at Caw Caw are welcome.Chaperone required or participantsages 15 and under. 8:30 a.m.-12:00p.m. Meets at: Caw Caw InterpretiveCenter. Fee: $5/Free or Gold PassHolders Summer Entertainment Series: SamsPath Petting ZooSams Path Petting Zoo will be joiningus or a un- lled show starring akangaroo and a monkey. Best suitedor ages 3-12. Seating begins at 9:30amand shows start at 10:00am. Only 300seats will be sold or each show. Call(843) 795-4386 or more in ormationor to re gister. 10:00-11:00 a.m.Meets at: Wannamaker County Park Fee: $5/$4 CCR Discount/$5 walk-in/Free or chaperones and children ages 2and under.

Thursday , a ug 4Summer Entertainment Series: SamsPath Petting ZooSams Path Petting Zoo will be joiningus or a un- lled show starring akangaroo and a monkey. Best suitedor ages 3-12. Seating begins at9:30am and shows start at 10:00am.Only 300 seats will be sold or eachshow. Call (843) 795-4386 or morein ormation or to re gister. 10:00-11:00a.m. Meets at: James Island County Park. Fee: $5/$4 CCR Discount/$5

walk-in/Free or chaperones andchildren ages 2 and under.

Summer Entertainment Series: SamsPath Petting ZooSams Path Petting Zoo will be joiningus or a un- lled show starring akangaroo and a monkey. Best suited

or ages 3-12. Only 300 seats willbe sold or each show. Call (843)795-4386 or more in ormation or toregister. 11:15-12:15 p.m. Meets at:

James Island County Park. Fee: $5/$4CCR Discount/$5 walk-in/Free orchaperones and children ages 2 andunder. F riday , a ug 5Challenge Course Open Day Come join the un on the HighChallenge Course. Experiencethe excitement o walking acrossa cable suspended betweenutility poles and zipping downa 200 t. c able. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 18 & up. Fee: $12/$10 CCR Discount

s aTurday , a ug 6Sea Kayak Instructional Classes: ACA Essentials o Kayak ouring -Level 2Tis course is designed to teachbeginners to paddle sea kayaks sa ely and enjoyably on lakes and otheratwater settings without wind,

waves or current. Boats, equipment,sa ety, and basic strokes and rescues

will be covered. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Meets at: James Island County Park

Age: 16 & up. Fee: $54/$45 CCR Discount Introduction to Climbing: Climbing 101: Introduction to ClimbingTis class is designed to introduce youto the world o climbing. We will teachyou about gear, basic knots, technique,and how to belay. Upon completion,participants will be prepared to take abelay test upon their next visit to theClimbing Wall. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Meets at: James Island County Park

Age: 14 & up. Fee: $24/$20 CCR Discount Colonial Rice PlantationBring the whole amily to investigatedaily li e on a Lowcountry riceplantation. We will pound rice in a tre etrunk mortar, winnow with a anningbasket, open a working rice trunk andhandle the tools that enslaved A ricansused to make Carolina Gold rice a cashcrop. A registered and paid chaperoneis required or participants ages 15and under. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Age: 6 & up. Fee: $6/$5 CCR Discount Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Trips:

James Island SUPer Marsh our Well explore a little travelled sectiono the park and enjoy hiking throughthe salt marsh on our boards. For yourcom ort and enjoyment, we recommendthese trips to those who have already

gotten the basics o SUPing or have amoderate to high level o athleticismbe ore signing up or a 3 hour SUPtour. 1:00 -4:00 p.m. Meets at: JamesIsland County Park . Age: 16 & up.

Fee: $36/$30 CCR Discount s unday , a ug 7 Whitewater Paddling Programs:Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing

We will travel to Columbia, SC to theSaluda River where well cover thebasics o moving water and providean introduction to the excitemento whitewater canoeing. Maybe youhave always wanted to tr y out a solocanoe or youve wanted to work onyour tandem skills with a partner on

whitewater. Now is the time to learn(or re resh) these skills in an excitingenvironment. 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Meets at: CCPRC Headquarters

Age: 16 & up. Fee: $72/$60 CCR Discount Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)Classes: Intro to SUPSUP is a go-anywhere watercra tsuitable or lakes, marshes, lazy rivers, ocean coasts, and the dynamicsur zone. Get started right withinstruction in sa ety and propertechnique that will allow youto progress com ortably at yourown pace. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Meets at: James Island County Park

Age: 16 & up. Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)Classes: Intro to SUPSUP is a go-anywhere watercra t

suitable or lakes, marshes, lazy rivers,ocean coasts, and the dynamic sur zone. Get started right with instructionin sa ety and proper technique that

will allow you to progress com ortably

at your own pace . 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 16 & upFee: $18/$15 CCR Discount

Tuesday , a ug 9RockIt Science Clinics: LeadClimbing Learn to Lead Climb! A ter you mastertop roping, whats next? Leadingis physically and mentally morechallenging. Let us teach you aboutthis new type o climbing in a sa e andun environment. Tis will be a twopart class with the second part heldon Tursday night. Register ahead o time to reserve your spot or you may

sign up the day o the clinic. 6:00 -8:00p.m. Meets at: James Island County Park. Age: 14 & up. Fee: $12/$10 CCR Discount Thursday , a ug 11

A ter Work Paddling ours: Folly RiverMoonlit PaddleRelieve your stress and unwind roma hectic day with a relaxing kayak tripto watch the sunset and the moonrisebehind Folly Isla nd. 5:30 p.m.-8:30p.m. Meets at: Of-Site Location

Age: 16 & up. Fee: $36/$30 CCR Discount

Tide Char t

7:31AM/8:08PM8:15AM/9:03PM9:04AM/10:01PM9:57AM/10:57PM10:51AM/11:52PM11:45AM12:42AM/12:38PM1:31AM/1:29PM2:17AM/2:20PM3:03AM/3:10PM3:48AM/4:01PM4:33AM/4:53PM5:20AM/5:48PM6:09AM/6:45PM

Date High ide Low ide

Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NO included in the predictions.idal current direction changes and tide time predictions can bevery diferent. ide predictions are PREDIC IONS; they can be

wrong so use common sense.

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Source: saltwatertides.com

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Music that drifts into our soulsBy Ted Henderson

Popular music has changed a lot overthe years. I, myself, grew up listeningto Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews, andother artists from my generation of the90s.

I remember my dad playing the Driftersin the car or at home. I never new that I would eventually get to listen to a memberof that band in person.

I was at Bohicket Marina enjoyingsome of the festivities that go on there,and noticed a two man band playing on aslightly raised staged.

Te singer/guitar player was Calvinaylor. born and raised in Sumter, SC.He joined the original Drifters in SC in1979. While with the Drifters, Calvin hasplayed with BB King, Maurice Williams, Junior Walker and opened for nationalartists like Joe Cocker, Eddie Right andmany more. Calvin also worked withformer lead singer of the emptations,Dennis Edwards.

Calvin has performed around the eastcoast for several years, southing audiencesfrom young to old with his soulful voiceand charismatic personality.

Calvin said theres no place, musically,

like Charleston. Its always been special tome and it feels like home.

Calvin has been hired to perform many private evens on Kiawah and Seabrook as well. He always seem to stay busy.

He said Im always performingsomewhere. Whether its here at Bohicket,or Shem Creek, or anywhere else thatneeds me to play. I love to play. Its what Ido. Ive been doing it for over 30 years. Idont plan to stop anytime soon.

Calvin is available to per orm at many diferent venues. Calvin can be reached at 822-0389 or by email at calvintaylor89@ yahoo.com. A website with more aboCalvin is www.otherbrotherent.com.

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in Bedford, Virginiabut there are plenty of close competitors. There is only oneother species in the same genusa very close relative, which, interestingly, isnative to eastern Asia.

The pressed plant image is from a collection made by Henry W. Ravenel, one

of South Carolinas most famous botanists. His specimen, from rich woods nearhis home in Berkeley County, South Carolina, was probably collected in the early 1850s. The specimen itself is in very good physical shape, and is an excellentexample of an early herbarium specimen.

John Nelson is the curator o the Herbarium at the University o South Carolina, in the Department o Biological Sciences, Columbia SC 29208. As a public service, the Herbariumo ers ree plant identifcations. For more in ormation, visit www.herbarium.org or call 803-777-8196.

A n s w e r : Y e l l o w p o p l a r , T u l i p t r e e , ( L i r i o d e n d r o n t u l i p i f e r a )

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