the island connection july 31, 2015

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PHOTOS BY RALPH SECOYob Bell Charleston Summer Classic Horse Show took place at the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center earlier this month. The

which ran from July 7 to 18 on Johns Island, is one of the largest AA-rated shows in the Carolinas and featured two

d Prix on Friday evenings, in addition to the regular roster of hunter, jumper and equitation events.

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Civic CalendarK IAWAH ISLAND T OWN H ALL21 Beachwalker Drive

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JOHNS ISLAND COUNCILMeetings are held at the Berkeley ElectricCo-op located at 3351 Maybank Hwy, JohnsIsland.

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CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL4045 Bridge View Dr, N. Charleston958-4700t

CITY OF CHARLESTON75 Calhoun St.724-3745

July 31, 2015

Tue, August 4

Kiawah Town CouncilMeetingCouncil Chambers,Kiawah own Hall2-4 p.m.

Wed, August 5

Planning CommissionMeetingKiawah own Hall3-5 p.m.

Seabrook PlanningCommission WorkSession2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Thurs, August 6

Arts & CulturalEvents Council

Kiawah own Hall3-5 p.m.

Tues, August 11

CommunicationsCommittee MeetingKiawah own Hall3-5 p.m.

Wed, August 12

Public SafetyCommittee MeetingKiawah own Hall2-4 p.m.

Seabrook PlanningCommissionRegular Meeting2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 13

Munici al Center

CommitteeKiawah own Hall1-3 p.m.

Monday, Aug 17

Board of Zoning and AppealsKiawah own Hall4-5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug 25

Ways and MeansCommittee MeetingKiawah own Hall2-4 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 27

Municipal CenterCommitteeKiawah own Hall1 p.m.

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Treasurer, Administrator receivedunauthorized payments totaling

$125,000, forensic audit saysK I A W A H H A S C O N TA C T E D U . S . AT T O R N E Y ’ S

O F F I C E A F T E R E V I D E N C E O F M A N I P U L A T E D W 2 S ,

M I S U S E O F T O W N C R E D I T C A R D S D I S C O V E R E D

Over $200,000 of own of Kiawahmoney has been dispersed inunauthorized payments to town

staff members, according to a forensicaudit report recently completed by DixonHughes and Goodman. Te report foundthe payments, made over the last threeyears, came in the form of excess payrolldisbursement, cash withdrawals andpersonal expenses on own credit cards.Mayor Lipuma announced these findingsto a packed town hall on July 16, 2015. Hesaid no charges had been filed against thetwo former employees who between themreceived the lion's share of the monies.Lipuma went on to say the case had beenreferred to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Lauren Williams, attorney to formerOKI town administrator umiko Rucker,

whom the report alleges received $48,170,told Te Island Connection in an emailthat she will strenuously defend Ms. Ruckeragainst the own's allegations.

“Although I have strongly and repeatedlycautioned the own of Kiawah againstpublicly or otherwise levying allegations ofmisconduct against Ms. Rucker withoutallowing our input or access to records,here we are. Te own has now recklesslysmeared her, and frankly, I look forward tothis fight to clear her good name.”

im Kulp, attorney for former owntreasurer Kenneth Gunnells, whom theaudit alleges received $77,812, did not issuea comment in time for this article, but did

tell Te Post & Courier the following in anarticle published July 17:

“Te own of Kiawah Island shouldbe careful and cautious when makingaccusations of any misconduct on the partof Mr. Gunnells,” Kulp said. “Several townemployees benefited from pay advances

which were mostly repaid. Te mayorconcedes this in his remarks Tursday. Tetown continues to employ some of thesepersons and is accepting their repayments.”

Te report does mention four other townemployees as receiving payments totaling$80,000 above their salaries between 2013and 2014. However, the audit does notname them and implies those employees

were not involved in the over payments.Mayor Lipuma said those employees are inthe process of paying back the monies.

“Mr. Gunnells did not violate any townpolicy or rule and had no intent to stealanything when, as did others, he participatedin the advanced pay and repaymentprocess,” Kulp told Te Post & Courier.“Surely the town auditors were aware of thisdocumented advance system and voicedno complaints to anyone after their carefulreview of the own’s financial records overthe years. When the own provides all therecords we will be requesting, we will beable to clearly document this position.”

Timeline of EventsHow did over $200,000 of town money

manage to find its way into the pockets oftown employees over and above their agreed

salaries? At the special own Councilmeeting on July 16, 2015 Kiawah MayorCharles Lipuma attempted to explain theevents that led up to this point and detailed

what the audit found that warranted thispublic denouncement of two long-timetown employees.

“On April 15, 2015 I sat down with [own Administrator] Ms. Rucker and advisedher the own would not be renewing heremployment contract, which was due to runits course on Sept. 30. At that time no oneon council was aware of any other activities,Rucker had seemingly served the own wellduring her almost 10 years here.”

When asked in an interview with TeIsland Connection why the contract was notgoing to be renewed at that point, MayorLipuma responded:

“She had a very generous employmentcontract and there was a feeling that weshould let that run its term. She previouslyhad resigned and then decided she wasn’tgoing to resign. We kind of felt like we

will have fulfilled our obligation underthe contract and lets now bring in a newadministrator and we will go from there.”

Rucker then made a decision to resignprior to her contract expiring and gave herrequired notice advising town that her lastday would be June 20, 2015.

“On May 20 a member of own staffapproached a member of own Counciland alerted that member to apparentfinancial improprieties,” Lipuma continued

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council meeting. “I was on vacation atme. I then met with this employee tos these allegations. Tey said we needk into use of own credit cards and theemployee pay system. Tis employeeot come forward before for fear oftheir job.

fter hearing this information and theions for the first time, own Council

d to take swift action [during a Maycutive session], this included securing

own’s online systems and hiring aic account. I spoke with Ms. Ruckerdvised her that she would be put onnistrative leave during the financialw or until the end of her employment.mained very professional, but did alertat she had taken loans from the ownbalance of about $5,000 to $6,000.

fter speaking with Ms. Rucker Icted Mr. Gunnells [Kenneth Gunnells,own’s treasurer] and advised him thatwere financial investigations beingcted and he immediately alerted mefact he had loans for $12,900 from

own and he planned to pay them back.sat there he stood up, pulled out a

w post it note and wrote, signed andhis resignation on the spot.ubsequently the financial investigator

no details of any loans. Furthermoreown is not in the business of providingNeither the mayor nor council have

ved any employee loans during myere.

We immediately cut off access to theircredit cards, cellphone, email, obtainedaptops and cut off access to all own

ms. Te next day, May 22, a letter waso Gunnells confirming administrativeand accepting his resignation. Tethen hired accounting firm Dixon

es and Goodman.

Te forensic accountant concludedwo own employees, former ownurer Kenneth Gunnells and former

Administrator umiko Rucker werecompensation over and above theirrized salaries between May 2013 and

Te review further concluded theulation of the own’s payroll systeme manipulation of W-2 tax documents

effort to cover up the excess payments,hat in addition to not disclosing theonal payments, steps were taken toal and omit those payments.

2013, $26,069 was disbursed toGunnells over and above his salary.

ding to the review Ms. Rucker hadcess pay. Between January 2014 andmber 2014, a total of $36,617 wassed to Ms. Rucker over and abovelary and $35,564 to Mr. Gunnells.en January 2015 and now, a total of53 was disbursed to Ms. Rucker and79 to Gunnells. Te total amount ofdispersal is approximately $125,000asically describes the findings of theic report.

Tis situation made clear that theredditional safeguards and checks andces that need to be put in place. Wedentified several key areas of change toe the own is paid back and to ensureoesn’t happen again. We are workingown insurance provider to recoverch of the money as possible. We’re inocess of replacing our auditor. Whileis no finding of any impropriety there

lieve it is prudent to change auditorsegular basis, we have an RFP out toffect. Additionally, Fiscal Year 2012/and 2013/14 were clean opinions forown, but even so we are changing our

audit procedures.“We have also signed a contract with a

new payroll provider, although there wasno finding of any impropriety with theprevious one, and are going forward with anew system equipped with additional checksand balances. Te forensic review revealedGunnells was able to manipulate the W2s sothey did not reflect the overpayment

“Additionally four salaried employeesreceived a total of $80,000 above their

salaries between 2013 and 2014, but there isno evidence reported that those employees were involved in the over payments. Wehave met with each one and will work withthem to recover the funds.

“We are also changing our policy onown credit cards. We reduced the numberand are restricting their use, plus will haveregular review of credit card use throughoutthe year. We are hiring a new treasurer andown Administrator who will help us workto examine all of our critical financial andhuman resource policies and procedures,strengthen our safeguards, checks andbalances and provide proper oversight.

“We want to let all members of our

community know that we will work withthe U.S. Attorney to make sure that any warranted criminal charges are prosecutedto the full extent of the law.”

“As Mayor and on behalf of the ownCouncil I can say we sincerely regret thatthis has taken place. On a positive note,our focus will be on implementing thesafeguards to ensure this can’t happenagain.”

When Te Island Connection asked howthe own Council was responding to theserevelations, Lipuma said that they were allfeeling a little tired.

“We’ve been working very hard workingup safeguards and all of us on council have

effectively had to jump in and become theadministrator and the treasurer,” Lipumasaid.

He went on to say that while the own iscurrently understaffed, the important workis getting done.

“Fiscal year-end is June 30,”councilmember John Wilson said. “We havea professional accountant in on a temporarybasis helping out with what is a laboriousprocess given the issues we’ve discovered.

We are blessed in having a really great mayorand councilmen and women. Te waythey’ve just jumped in to pick up behind adeparting administrator and treasurer, and Ithink the staff is very appreciative.”

Te own is now looking forward andactively seeking replacements for the twokey positions and continuing full speedahead on the building of a new municipalcampus, the process of which is still onschedule, according to the mayor.


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fundraising daily

Yes we can!

BY MARIA GUROVICHFor The Island Connection

he children who attend the “Yes, Ican!” summer camp at Our Ladyof Mercy Community Outreach

have had a very exciting day as theyparticipated in the "Kids Fishing Derby"at the Bohicket Marina on Wednesday,

July 22. Te children were able toparticipate in the fishing tournamentthanks to two generous sponsors: Mary

Romero who, through her company, TeKiawah Pretzel, paid for the bus, whichprovided transportation to the BohicketMarina and odd Gerhart, the owner ofthe Ice Cream Boat Cafe, who covered thechildren's fees for the event. Te childrenhad a wonderful time! Tey toured thefisheries, fished and got to enjoy a fun dayby the water.

Yes I Can campers at Bohicket Marina.

Pens and papergo a long wayI S L A N D E R S N E E D E D T O

S U P P O R T M T. Z I O N S T U D E N T S

BY WENDY KULICKFor The Island Connection

school uniforms (red or white shirtsand khaki or navy pants)scissors, both blunt- and pointed-tippedcrayons, 24 pack construction paper and art suppliesblack & white composition booksglue sticks and bottles of gluetwo-pocket, three-pronged folders– both plastic and paper

individual pencil sharpeners anderasersntrary to what you might think, this isist of supplies the Charleston Countyl District provides to its teachers.are just some of the items purchased

the last few years for students andrs at Mt. Zion Elementary Schoolgh the generosity of property ownersawah, Seabrook, and Johns Islands.ight of the needs of Mt. Zion students,again asking for your support. Please

der donating any of the supplies listedor make a monetary donation anddo the shopping for you. We will

unds received to purchase supplies

niforms as needed throughout theyear, and we hope to raise enoughable to continue to provide necessaryng supplies. Your support goes evenr if we receive your donations beforeate’s tax-free weekend, which beginsear on August 7.ase make your check payable toort Mt. Zion Kids” and mail it toy Kulick at 38 Marsh Edge Lane,h Island, SC 29455. Alternatively,

may leave donated school supplies onont porch of the Kulick residence.be sure to include your name ands with supplies if no one is homeyou deliver them. If you live on

ook, please leave donated suppliesElaine Davis at 1022 Crooked OakIf you have any questions, contact

y at 843.768.7466 or via e-mail

[email protected]. Another way we can help the students

at Mt. Zion is by shopping at variousparticipating stores. Tis program worksno matter where you live. Just rememberto ask your cashier at Harris eeter to enterthe school number “3455” into the register

when you use your VIC card. By doing this,a portion of what you spend is donated toMt. Zion Elementary each time you shopand purchase “ogether in Education”

items. If you have an Office Depot creditcard, please ask the sales associate at theregister to credit Mt. Zion Elementary(school ID# 70090775). Te school willreceive 5 percent of any purchases you makeall year long. Staples also has a rewardsprogram, which can be used for purchases.Finally, if you have a arget credit card, youcan register on the arget web site for Mt.Zion Elementary. Tese businesses donate aportion of sales dollars to local schools.

In addition to the school supplies wedonate to Mt. Zion students, Kiawah,Seabrook and Johns Islanders have providedmore than 1,000 classroom volunteerhours for more than 15 years. You need

not have teaching experience to volunteer,only a willingness to help the studentsin our local schools. Tis assistance maybe for an hour, a week, or an entire day;however much time you can give will beappreciated by the Mt. Zion students andtheir teachers. Just talk to your friends andneighbors who have donated their timeand they will tell you how rewarding anexperience it is! If you are interested inhelping out in the classroom, mentoringa student, tutoring students or reading toclasses, please contact one of the VolunteerCoordinators for Mt. Zion, either DonnaMoulton at [email protected] orElaine Davis at [email protected].

On behalf of the entire Mt. Zion family,thank you in advance for your generoussupport.


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Turtle nest inventoriesmake for busy beach days

BY GARY FANSLER AND TERI HINKEBEINFor The Island Connection

g each sea turtle hatchingn the nearly 150 members ofeabrook Island urtle Patrolir tasks in relative obscurity.of us are out of bed in the

ey’re out walking the beachsigns of a sea turtle laying aworking tirelessly to locatend installing the protectivethat marks and protects the

nest. In contrast, one of the more publicactivities of the urtle Patrol is the NestInventory that takes place after each nesthas hatched.

Te inventories have three majorpurposes:

1. Gathering statistics for the SouthCarolina Department of NaturalResources;

2. Facilitating the trek from the nest

to the sea for live hatchlings and3. Educating the large crowds that

come to the inventories in thehope of seeing the hatchlings.

At first glance, this a ll sounds prettysimple but the reality is a bit morecomplex. Each of the three categoriesrequires a coordinated effort by severalmembers of the urtle Patrol.

Let’s start with the nest itself. o startthe inventory, a team of 2 or 3 peopleremoves all of the protective equipmentfrom the nest and moves it to the urtlePatrol truck to be stored for future use.On the nest itself there are multiplefunctions to perform. “Digging“ the nestby carefully removing the shells, sand andhatchlings from the nest. As this occursthe “Counters” are accumulating thedata regarding empty shells, unhatchedshells and dead and live hatchlings. Tisinformation is then documented by the“Scribes” who complete the reportingforms for the DNR.

Te next series of activities takesplace if and when live hatchlings areencountered. At this point the “Hatchlingransfer eam” rinses the hatchlings andtransports them to the secured walkwayestablished by t he “Security eam”.

Te “Security eam” is tasked withmaintaining security at the nest and inthe hatchling walkway. Tis no simpletask given that the inventories are oftenattended by upwards of 100 excitedspectators. Trough the use of ropes andfriendly but firm guidance the nest areaand walkway are kept clear so the nest workers and hatchlings can complete theirrespective tasks.

While all this is going on a team of“Educators” are providing informationabout sea turtles and the various functionsof the urtle Patrol to the spectators.Tis critical function not only providesinformation but is critical in furtheringthe cause of protecting the sea turtles.

Tis entire inventory process ishandled by a team of about 30 volunteersat each inventory. In order for this to work

smoothly the Inventory eam membersmust all perform their assigned tasks inan efficient and coordinated fashion.erry Fansler, who is the Inventory eamLeader said, “I’m consistently pleasedand, honestly, somewhat amazed at thededication and team spirit shown by theInventory eam. Pulling this all togetheris no easy task, yet they seem to find a way to make it work every time. I’m veryproud of our team.”

Tere are also several things each of uscan do to protect sea turtle hatchlings andhelp them with their journey to the sea:

1. Remove all your trash from thebeach every day. Plastic looks likefood to sea turtles.

2. Fill all holes you dig on the beach when you leave. Mama turtles canfall into holes when they comeonto the beach to lay their nests.

3. Never walk around in the dunes.Nest are very delicate and youcan step in the middle of them.Encourage visitors to never walkaround in the dunes, especially atnight.

4. Only use red flashlights on thebeach at night. As hatchlingsemerge, they travel to the light,usually the moon. But, if regularflashlights are used, hatchlingsmay travel away from the seaand die. Red flashlight covers areavailable at every turtle inventory.

5. Never "hover" over nests at night waiting for hatchlings to emerge.If you are on the beach and seehatchlings emerge, never pickthem up and take them to theocean. Hatchlings need to walk tothe sea to strengthen their flippersto be able to swim.

Te inventory schedule is publishedon the Seabrook Island urtle Patrol website siturtlepatrol.com. Hopefully, nexttime you attend an inventory you’ll have abetter feel for the intricacies of the processand maybe even see hatchlings begin their journey.

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August is EyeSafety month

BY CHAD KELLEYFor The Island Connection

A ugust is “Eye Health and SafetyMonth. Many of us take our sightfor granted, especially when we are

young. Personally, I have had many closecalls when I was younger and have a cousin who is blind in one eye from another kidthrowing a rock. Each year, 12 millionchildren have a vision impairment and42,000 sports related eye i njuries.

Here are some tips to follow to protectyour eyes:

1. Wear safety glasses or goggles when there is a possibility of flyingobjects or debris. Tis includes working with power tools, yard work, shooting, riding bikes ormotorcycles.

2. Purchase sunglasses with impactprotection3. Purchase polarized sunglasses4. Do not wear prescription glasses

that were not prescribed to you5. Never attempt to remove debris

from the eye6. Never attempt to remove an

impaled object from the eye7. Never apply medication to the eye

without a doctor's order8. Do not rub or touch the injured

eye9. If a chemical is in the eye flush

with clear water10. For all eye injuries seek medical

attention Your vision is the sense most of us

depend on most….protect it. As always if you have any questions,

would l ike a representative to come toyour organization or business to spea k, orneed a smoke alarm installed feel free tocontact the St. John’s Fire District, FirePrevention Division.

Source: Friends for Sight and HAP.org

Seabrook Island Artists'Guild Artists of August

August Artist of the MonthTina Maylandina Mayland is a native Charlestonian

for whom the Lowcountry of SouthCarolina is as close to paradise as anyplace on earth. Returning home after 30years of a high-tech career in marketing,she began her “encore career” as a full-time artist. ina explains her motivationto become a painter. “My grandparentsowned a plantation on Wadmalaw Island, just outside of Charleston. As a child, Ibuilt tree forts in live oak trees, played inthe pluff mud of the marshes, a nd gallopedmy horse through Lowcountry forests.Capturing the essence of that landscapein my art is a way of recapturing the joysof my youth.”

ina serves on the Board of Directorsof the Charleston Artist Guild and is amember of the Seabrook Island ArtistGuild. She has studied oils and pastelsdomestically and in France, England,Italy and the Caribbean under numerousregionally and nationally known artists.

Her artwork is represented locallyby the Wells Gallery at Te Sanctuaryon Kiawah Island and by Spencer ArtGallery. ina is the exclusive teacher ofoil painting lessons for Kiawah IslandGolf Resort, and the author of “Te SixCommandments of Painting: Te Shalt-Nots Tat Will Save Your Artwork.”

August Photographer of the

Month Valerie DoaneIn February of this year my husband

and I had the privilege of visiting theGalapagos Islands, a long awaiteddestination on our ever growing “bucketlist.”

After packing summer clothing,expedition gear, two cameras, a multitudeof lenses, and a lot of enthusiasm, we werebound for the Galapagos Is lands. We wereexcited to witness first-hand, photographand learn about Galapagos’ unique andrenowned wildlife.

We found a tremendous variety andabundance of friendly wildlife withinthe Galapagos Islands Archipelago. And, observation of the wildlife at closerange was entirely possible as they haveno natural fear of humans. It was trulymagical.

Please stop by the Lake House duringthe month of August so I may s hare withyou a photographic sampling of thesemost extraordinary creatures.

To learn more about the SeabrookIsland Artist Guild, events, workshopsand membership visit the website at www.seabrookislandartistguild.com


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arks plan comes to fruitionP U B L I C C A L L E D T O C O M P L E T E

I K I M A P P I N G S U R V E Y B Y J U L Y 3 1

BY SARAH REYNOLDSFor The Island Connection

county-wide bike and pedestrianimprovements plan in developmentsince 2012 is now moving into its

phase. At this stage, area residentsncouraged to submit input towardssting facilities satisfaction survey ass a web-based wiki-mapping surveywill highlight potential bike andtrian routes.e Charleston County Park andation Commission teamed up withentatives from the own of Mountnt, the City of North Charleston,

City of Charleston, Charlestons, Charleston County, and Berkeley-eston-Dorchester Council ofrnments to put the finishing touchese Charleston County People to Parksor P2P.e plan started in 2012 duringRC’s development of itsrehensive Parks, Recreation, Open and rails Plan. As CCPRC nowver 10,000 acres of parkland, theS Plan was intended to guide theopment of parks and programson the future recreational needs of

eston County residents.e national bike and pedestrian

ing firm Alta Planning, wholted on route analysis for theS Plan, also leads the objective bike/trian route prioritization processis current, more detailed planning

P and its public input process willfy safe routes for on-street bikewayseparated bike and pedestrian paths. name suggests, the goal of thist is to connect people to parks--be

m school, home, work--by foot orke. CCPRC staff members wouldo receive as much public input asle from the residents of Charlestonty as well as surrounding areas, with

domly selected contributor receivingGold Pass for their efforts.We’re trying to build on the great local

bike routes and bike-pedestrian plansalready in place, while also recognizinggaps in that existing infrastructure,” saidCCPRC Land Resource Manager MattMoldenhauer.

"P2P will propose a basic cross-county network of bike and pedestrianfacilities that future community-levelimprovements,” CCPRC ExecutiveDirector om O’Rourke adds. “We, with our planning partners, think thatindividuals and families should feel safe walking or riding their bikes to their parks.

Te infrastructure doesn’t currently existin many parts of our region, and fundingfor these amenities is limited.”

Communities throughout thesoutheast such as Greenville, SC and Wilmington, NC have similar plans toimprove livability and accessibility fortheir residents. Tis plan is intended toserve as the ‘road map’ to guide futureregional bike and pedestrian connectionsin the Lowcountry, while also linkingtogether regional recreational facilities.

Area residents who desire improvedbike and pedestrian facilities should visitthe survey and wiki-map at surveymonkey.com/r/people2parks. Here the public

can submit feedback on the quality andavailability of existing facilities, and alsodraw in preferred destinations and routes.

Map contributors will be able toreview and comment on the routesmapped by previous respondents. Oncesufficient public input has been received,representatives from Alta Planning,CCPRC, Charleston County, and theirplanning partners will weigh in and makefurther recommendations. Te map andsurvey will be open through July 31.

For more information on CCPRC, call843-795-4386 or visit their official websiteat charlestoncountyparks.com.

Beat the heat tocatch the fish

BY GEOFF BENNETTFor The Island Connection

Fishing has been very productivethis summer and anglers can expectmore of the same in August. During

this month, it will be important to getout early or stay out late to beat the heat.Not only will it be more comfortable tofish during these times but also the hightemperatures in the afternoon can put thefish down. Charters at first l ight have beenmeeting with some great success.

Popping corks are a very effectivesetup. You have the opportunity to catchso many different types of fish: redfish,trout, flounder, ladyfish, shark, etc. Usea weighted popping cork to increase thedistance of your cast. I tie on an 18"-24"fluorocarbon leader from the cork to a size1 circle hook. Mud minnows, shrimp andartificial shrimp all work well as baits.

opwater is a fantastic option for trout when you are starting early. Do your bestto get to your spot just as it is becominglight. Fish strike topwater lures based onthe commotion they make on the surfaceand aren't able to discern that the lure i sn'ta real struggling baitfish. Tese lures will

also catch redfish and ladyfish. Heddon'sSuper Spook Jr. lures in chartreuse andblack or red and white are the ticket.

Te shark bite may be the mostconsistent of all during August as theydon’t seem to mind the heat. We’ve beenfishing half a blue crab with its shell left onto keep the bait from being picked apartby little fish. Large menhaden are alsoproducing. Make sure you use enough weight to keep your bait pinned to thebottom. In the inlets and in the harboryou may need to go as heavy as four to sixounces when the current rips.

Fly fishermen will want to continue tofocus their attention on high evening tidesthat produce opportunities to stalk tailingredfish. As always stealth is at a premium when approaching these fish, so be sure

to move quietly. Spoon flies with a weedguard work great. When redfish spy yourglittering fly going through the grass,they'll often charge and attack.

See you on the water!

Capt. Geoff Bennett operates CharlestonCharter Fishing providing light tackle and fly fishing charters . Visit his website atwww.charlestoncharterfishing.com or [email protected].


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The Riches of Cherokee,North Carolina

BY CAROL ANTMANFor The Island Connection

In 1813, the brave Cherokee leader Junaluska becamea hero. He regretted it forever. Over a hundred Native Americans were recruited by him to join Andrew

Jackson’s fight against the Creek Indians. Junaluska swamacross the allapoosa River, took the Creek’s canoes andhelped win the battle. Ten he made the fateful move thatsealed his people’s future. He saved Andrew Jackson’s life.

“If I had known that Jackson would drive us fromour homes, I would have killed him that day…” he latersaid. By then he’d survived the rail of ears, a 2,200forced march from North Carolina to Oklahoma andtwo escapes that finally ended when he walked all the way home. His lineage continues near Cherokee, N.C.,a 5 hour drive from Charleston, where many geographicplaces bear his name.

His great-great granddaughter-in-law is Faye Junaluska who perpetuates the Cherokee culture through her workas a weaver, teacher, elected leader and interpreter. Herfirst language was Sequoyah. Surrounded by beautifuldisplays at the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual inCherokee, NC she told me the story of her childhood.She and her siblings learned the Cherokee craft of basket weaving from their grandmother Lydia Squirrel.

“You have to go into the woods, find your tree,” sheexplained. “It must be a white oak, walnut, bloodroot oryellow root tree about ten to twelve years old. You haveto take the whole tree down, split the trunk, quarterit into sections, split it into strips, scrape it and dye itusing the leaves, roots and bark.” It’s hard, frustrating

work. “Making baskets with grandma, I threw manyacross the floor,” she remembered. Now her blistered,calloused hands work competently. Te shelves of theart center contain a multitude of authentic, museum-quality creations that provide an antidote to the world ofanonymous, disposable souvenirs.

At the Cherokee Museum nearby, I was greeted by thestriking appearance of Jerry Wolfe. His long grey braid,cowboy hat, weathered face and beaded bolo necktieattracted me. In 2013 he was named the Cherokeenation’s "Most Beloved Man.” It was the first time since1801 that the title had been bestowed. He was recognizedby museum archivist Bo aylor who said, “Jerry embodieseverything a beloved man should embody. He’s a veteran,a warrior. Being a veteran carries a lot of weight in ourculture. He’s a man who gets out and does--and he does

for others. He’s selfless.”“You might call me an active man,” Jerry demurred.

I followed him to the museum’s centerpiece, a life-sizestatue of a young, muscular warrior in ceremonial dress wearing an antlered helmet and loincloth and holdingaloft a burning ember. “Tat’s me,” Jerry said. Hisbody was cast by the artist decades ago. He stood besidehis younger version for a photo, a telescope of history.Interactive displays tell the story of the Cherokees from12,000 years ago to the present by combining computer-generated imagery, special effects, and audio with anextensive artifact collection. It’s done so well that VanRomans of Walt Disney Imagineering sa id “Te Museum

Wolfe, Cherokee Nation's "Most Beloved Man" next

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ling to engage their audience inmessage.”pent the night at the incongruoush’s Cherokee Casino Resort wherewake Littledave showed me aroundassive 21-story building.

Tere are many things to do here,”aid pointing out a state-of-the-art

seat performance hall being set

up for Jay Leno, the miles of gamingtables, clanging slot machines, sedatepoker rooms, various table games andten on-site food and restaurant choices.

As a full service resort, the propertyfeatures a spa, shops, live entertainmentand swimming pools. Ms. Littledavetouted the various ways that the resorthelps the community by using it as atraining ground for tribal membersaspiring to become managers and the

twice yearly profit sharing checks that allCherokees receive as well as scholarship,educational and health funds. Anextensive collection of Cherokee artadorns the building. A rooftop gardenspills into seven waterfalls representingthe seven clans. Since the casino openedin 1997, “It’s a different way of life,” shenoted. Te occupancy rate runs about95 percent, drawing people from all overthe Southeast hoping to win big jackpotslike the $200,000 winner Ms. Littledavesaw or to qualify for the World Pokerour.

Whether you win jackpots or not,the enrichment from stopping hereis invaluable. Despite the tragic andmoving history, Cherokee wisdom andhumor seem to endure as in this adage:“When the white man discovered thiscountry, Indians were running it. Notaxes, no debt, women did all the work.

White man thought he could improveon a system like this.” Cherokee, NorthCarolina has lots of stories to tell.

You GoMuseum of the Cherokee Indian: www.cherokeemuseum.org Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual: www.quallaartsandcrafts.com

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort: www.caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee

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daily

Sharing our playground with sharks A Q U A R I U M C E L E B R AT E S S H A R K W E E K

W I T H E D U C A T I O N A L P R O G R A M S

BY KATE DITTLOFFFor The Island Connection

summer, which means it’s time to head to the beachd enjoy the sun, sand, and the sea. But as beachgoersad to take a dip in the ocean, many are wary as tomight lurk below. Tat’s because a recent string ofencounters and bites this summer have beachgoersng twice before taking a dip into the deep blue.people don’t realize that they have a better chance

nning the lottery than having a negative encountera shark.fact, according to researchers at Stanford University,ean swimmer has a one in 738 million chance ofng a shark in the water. Statistically, cows, vending

machines and even toilet seats are more dangerous thanthe ocean’s top predator. On average, less than 20 peopleare hurt or killed by sharks annually, compared to 100million sharks killed every year due to human activity(according to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums).It’s important to remember that the ocean is not just aplayground for humans, it’s the natural habitat for sharksand other wildlife.

Now is the opportunity to learn more about theocean’s most fascinating predator during the annualShark Week celebration at the South Carolina Aquarium.Te Aquarium, home to more than eight types of sharks,

will dispel the rumors and misconceptions surroundingsharks, teaching visitors about the species. Guests willlearn why it’s critical to respect and protect sharks rather

than fear them.Visitors to the Aquarium can start by coming fingers

to fins with sharks. Te all-new Shark Shallows exhibit,located on the Aquarium’s Riverside errace, gives peoplethe opportunity to touch sharks and rays. In the 20,000-gallon touch tank reside bonnethead sharks, also knownas shovelheads, cousins of the hammerhead. Tese sharksare found in coastal areas in Charleston and feed primarilyon crustaceans such as blue crabs, shrimp, mollusks andsmall fish. Interestingly, bonnethead sharks are amongthe most negatively buoyant marine vertebrates, meaningthat they will sink if they stop moving. Along with thebonnethead sharks, guests will find cownose rays and

southern stingrays in the tank, two species also nativeto the South Carolina coast. At Shark Shallows, guestshave the opportunity to touch these animals using a safe,two-finger approach.

Inside the Aquarium during the 10 a.m. AnimalEncounters show, visitors will find a special whitespottedbamboo shark touch experience. Whitespotted bamboosharks are native to the island of Madagascar and offera wonderful opportunity for guests to meet a uniquespecies and learn more about it. By touching the anima ls,folks learn to not fear sharks, but instead walk away aschampions for the species.

Aside from touching sharks, guests will have theopportunity to take part in shark-themed dive shows

where experts interact with Aquarium divers in real time,

talking about all of the sharks that call the Great Oceanank home. Special interactive shark education carts

will also be placed throughout the Aquarium galleriesfeaturing shark jaws and teeth and hands-on activitiesfor visitors. Te seven-day celebration also featurescomplimentary face painting, shark teeth giveaways,Shark on the Shelf and much more.

For more information on Shark Week, visit scaquarium.org/sharkweek or call (843) 577-FISH (3474). SharkWeek activities are included with general admission to the Aquarium.

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An afternoon of

beautiful art and

fabulous foodR I E N D ' S O F M U S C C H I L D R E N ' S

H O S P I T A L R A I S E $ 1 , 3 0 0

ds of MUSC raised monies this month for the hospital. PHOTOS BY HANNAH MARKOWITZ

BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

On July 10 the Friends of MUSC

Children’s Hospital hosted a Fine Art Show and Sale to benefit theChildren’s Hospital and Women’son. Te Sandcastle on Kiawah wasenue for the elegant affair, whichd promptly at 3 p.m. A pervasiveallowed a steady flow of attendeestime relax and visit with artists.

na Mayland, for example, is a ninthation Charlestonian. Tirty fivetraveling for the telephony businesshave prevented starvation, but itt home and it wasn’t painting. Sheher way back to the Lowcountry

s doing what she loves, which alsodes inspiring others.

ayland teaches a plein air class tong artists each Tursday at Kiawah’so Point. Using the [mostly] static

landscape allows students to focus on

other variables. Te exercise opens a window to a study of nuance she hopes will both make painting skills easier tolearn and translate into more creativity.Usually, this produces a better, moresubtle rendering.

Mary Edna Fraser lives next door on James Island. Fraser described her processof using wax and dripping dyes on silk toproduce Batik prints so well it could beeasily understood by a f rog. What it didn’texplain was the dramatic results. Seriously,how do you use wax and dyes to make amountain-scape, let alone its reflection?But, there it was and something about itsmelled so good.

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the Batik but the hors d'oeuvres table,now fully stocked by Crave. Mountainsof assorted cheeses and fruits weighedon tables. Te main attraction was mini-tomato pies so good bon vivants werelooking over both shoulders in the hopethey wouldn’t be seen returning to thefeast over and over again. Brad Poe of Blue

Water Convenience Stores (e.g. KiawahGeneral Store) provided beer, wine andmusic. anya of Salt House Cateringtended bar and made the event’s signaturebeverage, sparkling blackberry lemonade(lemonade, blackberry simple syrup, asplash of tonic, garnish and optionalvodka). Making the elaborate concoction

was no mean task with the sounds of afight breaking out in the background.

It was nearly 4 p.m. and the artists'

duel was on as advertised. ate Nation(Expressionism with acrylics) was outin the hall with only minutes untilstart time, seeming rather cavalier andunthreatened but brandishing a brushall the same. Entering the scene of theduel, however, was Karen Hewitt Hagan(Impressionism on gold leaf) already hardat work. Both were to “interpret” thesame photograph and “race” to quality/completion accolades.

ricia Cordina, President of the Friendsof MUSC Children’s Hospital never didsay who won the duel but was encouragedby the success of the event. After the painthad dried the final tal l of monies raised

from the inaugural Fine Art Show andSale was $1,300.

Cordina is one of 11 friends who startedthe organization and spend the entire yearraising money. “Te hand is the brand,”said Cordina, referring to the cardboardhands that can be bought/displayed atplaces like the Kiawah General Store.Teir efforts raised over $22,000 its first

year and over $54,000 in its fourth. Although raising money is vital,donating time is even more important to“Friends.” It is a big reason for the forayinto events like the art show. Tis sort ofevent provides them the chance to enlistthe support of people like Kiawah Islandproperty owner Colleen Mooney.

“We tried a couple of oyster roastsbut it just takes too many people [to pullthat off],” said Mooney. “Tere are nomembership fees. We’re just looking forpeople who want to help keep familieshealthy,” said the mother of two.

For more information on the Friendsof MUSC Children’s Hospital visit www.

friendsofmuscchildrenshospital .org.

Mary Edan Fraser’s Batik.

Laura Lloyd Fontaine in front of her

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Naomi LeedieT E A C H I N G E N G L I S H A S A

S E C O N D L A N G U A G E

itor’s Note: Volunteer Spotlight is a column in Te Island Connection highlightingers of the community who give their time to help others. If you know of a volunteer

deserves the spotlight email [email protected].

BY MARIA GUROVICHFor The Island Connection

aomi Leedie, a native of NorthCarolina, with a Master’s Degreein Social Work from East Carolina

rsity, has lived in Charleston since008 graduation. Naomi’s social workence includes foster care, adoptionospice.omi, who has been volunteeringhe was in college, was looking for antunity to continue her volunteering

eaching English. She remembers

excited she was to find OLMCOSng English as a Second Languageam for adults during a Google. In the fall, Naomi started as a ESLon Tursday evenings from 6 to 8and since then her enthusiasm forteering, tutoring, and her studentsver wavered.have said time and time again thatteering with OLMCOS is the mostding experience because your worky valued by the Organization andople you are serving. I feel my time

ommitment is really appreciated andmakes a difference,” she said.omi believes people coming to

COS for assistance know as soony walk in the door that they will beted without judgement and guidedbest way possible; and that staff and

volunteers can make a huge difference insomeone’s life by showing them that webelieve in them.

“I like to think I have some positiveimpact on people’s lives. Little smiles andencouragements here and there can changesomeone’s perspective and hopefullycreate a chain reaction to empower othersas well,” she said.

Naomi advocates for OLMCOS andvolunteering in general to all of her friends

and family. She believes it is the best wayto give back because it not only changesothers, but also it changes you for thebetter. She is happy to have a place whereshe believes she can have an impact onpeople’s lives and where her time is trulyvalued.

“For me signing up was the hardestpart, the rewards that follow are so great.If you are thinking about it, your heart isalready in the right place.”

You, too, can get involved with Our Ladyof Mercy Community Outreach and make a positive change in someone’s life. For moreinformation on how to get involved withOur Lady of Mercy Community Outreach

contact Maria Gurovich via phone843.559.4109 or email maria.gurovich@ olmoutreach.org.

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Island Connection Calendar August 20G EVENSBonfireoonrise. 8:32 sunset.ly 30; Saturday, AugustSeptember 27. Come onime of visiting and enjoyingf Seabrook Island at nig ht.just north of Boardwalk 1.

mpletion of the cut and thef turtle nests near Boardwalke will return to just northk 1. Each person bringsant — food, drinks, chairs,firewood for a big bonfire.l be provided but a beautifulfire and, hopefully, a full

nd Resort Events:ingo Point Oyster Roast &

monday 6 - 9 p.m.raw Market Social: WestMarket 6 - 9 p.m.unset Raw Bar: At the Ryder9 p.m.

Dive in Movie: Loggerheaduary Pool 8:30 p.m.

mily Seaside Buffet: Loggerhead0 p.m.ummer Concert Series: Mostom 5 - 8 p.m.

aysdge GroupLa ke House. Te Mondayp needs new players. For more

information, please contact Lori Muenowat 843.768.2314 or Ilse Calcagno at843.768.0317.

Seabrook Stitchers11 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 1 - August 25 at theLake House. For more information, pleasecontact Denise Doyon at [email protected].

Farmers Market at Freshfields Village4 - 8 p.m. Pick from the freshest produceand local crafts all summer long at the weekly Farmer’s Market at FreshfieldsVillage.

Storytime at John’s Island RegionalLibrary 10:30 a.m. Mondays, July 20 and 27 isBabygarten Storytime (under 24 months with adult). 10:30 a.m. Mondays, July 20and 27 is Young and Restless Storytime (18– 30 months with adult).

Mingo Point Oyster Roast & BBQ 6 - 9 p.m. Continues through August 31.Enjoy an authentic Lowcountry experienceat Kiawah’s most popular family outing. A riverside oyster roast, an all-you-can-eatbuffet featuring Southern BBQ specialties,live entertainment, a kid s “coolzone,” livegator presentations and a local artisan craftmarket.

TuesdaysMah Jongg Practice

1 - 4 p.m. Te 2nd, 3rd, and 4th uesdayof the month. Located at Te LakeHouse—Osprey 2. Open to all newplayers, those returning to the game, andanyone else who wants a chance to practice with others who are learning the game.If you have any questions, please contactHelen Tompson at [email protected].

Kick it at Bohicket Every uesday night from Memorial Daythrough Labor Day. Kick It has been aHUGE HI, featuring a jump castle, facepainter, DJ, and shag dancing on t he patio.Come Join us every uesday throughoutthe Summer. Special thanks to the ownof Seabrook Island, and the BohicketMerchants’ Association for their support.

Straw Market Social6 - 9 p.m. Continues through August 11at the Kiawah Resort. Enjoy an eveningfilled with live music, buckets of beer anddining specials from Southern Kitchen, anice cream social by Inn Side Scoop, weekly wine tastings, a sidewalk sale along theboardwalk and arts & crafts for kids!

WednesdaysLake House Yoga 8:30 a.m. Join us for Rise and Shine Yoga with Patti Romano, formerly known atGentle Flow Yoga. Rise and Shine Yogais an all-levels practice focused aroundfinding your day’s intention, set up yourselffor success and be ready to shine.

Freshfields Village family movie nights8:30 p.m. Perfect for families with childrenof all ages, the Starlight Cinema seriesfeatures a crowd-pleasing movie on theVillage Green.

Summer Wonder WorkshopsFirst class: 10 a.m. Second Class: 11 a.m. Join Wonder Works in Freshfields for their weekly Summer Wonder Workshops withvarious themes and activities. Call the shopat 843.768.4383 to reserve your spot today.

ThursdaysSunset Raw Bar at Te Ocean Course6 - 9 p.m. through September 3 KiawahResort hosts live jazz guitarists at Te OceanCourse raw bar. Raw oysters on the halfshell, shellfish shooters, ceviche and lobsterrolls are offered along with beer, wine andsignature cocktails. Priced a la carte.

FridaysFriday Indoor Pickleball12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at St. Christopher’sCamp. For further information, pleasecontact Mary orello at 843.768.0056.

Photographics Art Shows4 - 8 p.m. July through August.PhotoGraphics Portrait Photography and Art Gallery in Freshfields Village willbe hosting art shows. July 31 & Aug 7:Sheryl Stalnaker. Aug 14 & Aug 21: ChrisRutigiano. Aug 28: Group show.

Concerts on the Village Green6 - 9 p.m. Enjoy the sweet sounds ofsummer every Friday at Freshfields Villageduring the Music on the Green concertseries, which features popular acts fromaround the Southeast.

SaturdaysaeBo with Elizabeth9:45 a.m. Troughout June at Te LakeHouse. aeBo is a program combining thebest variety of different exercise disciplinesto provide an overall workout.

Homegrown10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Johns Isla nd Farmers’Market. Every Tird Saturday at 3546Maybank Highway Johns Island.For more information, visit www. johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.

2015 Sea Island Cars and Coffee9 - 11 a.m. Te third Saturday each monthat Freshfields Village.

FRIDAY, JULY 31

Reggae Nights Concert Series:7:30 - 11 p.m. Relax a nd enjoy an eveningof reggae music performed live in beautiful James Island County Park. Gate opens at7:30 p.m., music begins at 8:30 p.m. Fee:$10/Free: Gold Pass Holders & ages 12 &under

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

Back to School Bash12 p.m. Te Judy Ann Legare Foundationpresents a Back to School Bash held at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 2718River Road, John’s Island, SC 29455.Free school supply kits for students inattendance. Refreshments, games, prizes,music and more will be present.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

Root Beer Floats and Films5:30 p.m. Make root beer floats and watcha variety of short animated films fromaround the world. For more informationcontact John’s Island Regional Library at843.559.1945.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Knit and Purl: A Casual Knitting Group(adults)5 - 6:30 p.m. Bring your knittingmaterials, and knit with fellow crafters. All skill levels welcome. For moreinformation contact John’s Island RegionalLibrary at 843.559.1945.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

South Carolina Sales ax Holiday Mark your calendar! August 7 through 9.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Saturday Movie2 p.m. Strange Magic. Rated PG; 92

minutes. Sponsored by the UPS Store,3575 Maybank Hwy, John’s Island. Formore information contact John’s IslandRegional Library at 843.559.1945.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

Get Aboard the Old Ship of Zion5 p.m. A signing program will be held atthe Hebron John Island Center located at4058 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. Singing bygroups and individuals. We are invitingyou to come and fellowship with us as weraise funds to get the Center ready for useby our community. For more informationcall James Parlor at 843.763.4321.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

Bishop Gadsen Job Fair2 - 5 p.m. Bishop Gadsen RetirementCommunity on James Island will hostits second annual job fair in its BlackmerHall. Te Job Fair will offer potentialemployees the opportunity to meet withdifferent departments within BishopGadsen including nursing, dining services,environmental services and administrative.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.Questions, please call 843.406.6297.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

West Elm Opening10 a.m. Home furnishings retai ler WestElm will open its first South Carolinaretail store in the Upper King District

of Charleston at 484 King Street. ocelebrate the opening, West Elm partnered with Charleston-based artist Sarah Reedof Dodeline Design to design an exclusivetote bag, which will be given away to thefirst 300 shoppers.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

Bohicket Marina fishing tournamentsTe Spot ail/Golf ournament is plannedfor August 15, with the golf portion hostedby the Plantation Course on Edisto. OnSeptember 19, the Offshore Fishing Classic will allow anglers to take advantage of theabundance of fish available in early fall while competing for some great prizes. Formore information on all fishing events,please call 843.631.5055 or visit www.themarinaeb.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

Sea Islands Book Club2 p.m. Te Art of Hearing Heartbeatsby Jan-Philipp Sendker. For moreinformation contact John’s Island RegionalLibrary at 843.559.1945.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

Knit and Purl: A Casual Knitting Group5 - 6:30 p.m. Bring your knittingmaterials, and knit with fellow crafters. All skill levels welcome. For moreinformation contact John’s Island RegionalLibrary at 843.559.1945.

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Windows 10 is here!BY BOB HOOPER

For The Island Connection

July 29 has come and gone and I hopeyou have not bought or upgraded to the"new and improved" Windows 10. Myadvice is to wait a bit for an upgrade from8 or 8.1 and if you have Windows 7 thinkabout waiting till 2020 for now. As mylast column suggested, the new OperatingSystem can and will send data about youruse of it for "product improvement," plusit will do it's best to make you save all yourdata online. It wants you to use what iscalled SaaS, Software as a Service, whichmeans all your software is subscriptionbased, you do not own it, you rent it andpay a monthly fee to use it. Tis is thesame idea behind paying a monthly fee formusic services like Spotify and Microsoftsees this as the next level of marketing andis pushing it aggressively with 10.

If you have installed 10 and find thatyour DVD will not work in your laptopor desktop, some older USB sticks willnot work, or your games, Windows MediaCenter and other great programs are not

working, well it turns out they have beendeemed unworthy in the new world of

Windows 10.OK, now for some other tidbits…Sales are on now for existing 8/8.1

laptops and desktops. I would buy themnow, before I was hesitant, but with theadvent of the Windows10 you (with a bit

of help) can make these computers work well. Windows 7 Pro laptops/desktops arestill available online as well.

Calls and pop-ups on about viruses(malware) are always FAKE. Tey arenever are real; it is always a way to getmoney from you. Te same as the "princefrom Nigeria" that wants to give you$500,000,000. Te Islands are gettinghit with calls about your computer beinginfected, it's a FAKE. It seems about every9 months the idiots dial the islands withabandon; don't fall for it and don't let yourneighbors.

I look forward to seeing what Microsoftdoes with 10; hopefully it will be a stableplatform but there are clearly some issuesto work out. One blogger said it took himover 2 hours to "opt-out" of all the parts of

10 that want to send "data" or anonymousdata for product improvement back toMicrosoft and he was not sure he foundthem all. Tey are all checked yes asdefault and you have to un-check themmanually if you don't want the data sentto Microsoft.

As always if you have questions or needhelp you can call or email me, Rent A Bob at843.822.7794 or email at [email protected].


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