4 3 7 Volume 5 Issue 6 July 8, 2011 FREE Since May 2007 A girl at the event shows of her hoola-hooping skills F amilies from Kiawah and Seabrook enjoy some free fun with visitors from all across the country, as Bohicket Marina hosted Kick-it at Bohicket, which happens every Tuesday this summer. Te weekly event is held in a picturesque location. Te water passes peacefully by, while the sun sets beautifully and sounds of children laughing and playing flls the air. Parents can sip a cold beer or frozen daiquiri while watching their kids bounce around in the jump castle. Its a perfect setting for a family to enjoy a hot summer night. Mark Macpherson, the Operations Manager of Bohicket Marina wants to share the amazing location with others and give people a fun place to go during the week thats family friendly. Mark said its brought to everybody by the merchants of Bohicket. Were trying to build on this over time and start a tradition. Bohicket Marina has undergone some changes recently, which have proved to be positive. Mark says the Marina is back on its feet. Its under new management and new ownership. I think most people can tell, if theyve been to Bohicket recently, theres a lot happening here. Tis place is really getting the life back into it again. Its back on the up-and-up. Having family friendly events like Kick-it at Bohicket is great for the local communities, but it also attracts visitors from other parts of the country. I, myself, am from North Carolina and was amazed to see someone from near my hometown at the event. Randy Gilliland, a father from Hendersonville, NC was renting a house at Seabrook and saw a fyer to come out for the event. Randy said We thought PHOTO BY TED HENDERSON Bohicket continued on page 5 Bohicket Marina paints smiles on families faces TUESDAYS AT THE MARINA FULL OF FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN BY TED HENDERSON www.islandconnectionnews.com Te bike path. 2 July 8, 2011 The Island Connection Lynn Pierotti publisher lynn@luckydognews.com Ted Henderson editor ted@luckydognews.com Blake Bunch associate editor blake@luckydognews.com
Contributors Claire Leneski Dave Williams Ronnie Miller Farmers Almanac Capt. James Ghi Bob Hooper Edward Jones MUSC Sarah Diaz Mickey Barber Pleasant Landscapes Coastal Companies Glass John Nelson Published by Lucky Dog Publishing of South Carolina, LLC P.O. Box 837 Sullivans Island, SC 29482 843-886-NEWS Future deadlines: July 13 for submissions for the July 22nd issue Op-Ed articles and letters to the editor do not necessarily refect the opinion of Lucky Dog News or its writers. Lucky Dog Publishing, LLC Publishers of Island Eye News, The Island Connection and The Folly Current. Civic Calendar KIAWAH ISLAND TOWN HALL 21 Beachwalker Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455 Phone: 768-9166 Fax: 768-4764 SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN HALL 2001 Seabrook Island Road Seabrook Island, SC 29455 Phone: 768-9121 Fax: 768-9830 Email: lmanning@townofseabrookisland.org JOHNS ISLAND COUNCIL Meetings are held at the Berkeley Electric Co-op located at 3351 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island. Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113 CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL 4045 Bridge View Dr, N Charleston 958-4700 CITY OF CHARLESTON 75 Calhoun St. 724-3745 Seabrook Town Council June 28, 2011 Finances Te Council reported that town fnances are in order and that they are in good shape for future projects and/ or emergencies. It was also reported by the ways & means committee that the recent audit was clean and that it has been clean for the past 12 years. Mayor Holtz said we have a good amount of money in the bank. Our fnances are stable. Teres a nice cushion, and its not my intention to spend that money. Paperless Council Te Town Council is looking into the possibility of buying a few iPad tablet computers for council use to reduce paper waste and to help make meetings run more efciently and with a possible increase in organization of the meetings and members. Some of the Council members have had experience with using the iPad and say that they are very useful. Te Council decided to look into the actual benefts of utilizing growing technological advances such as the iPad. No decision to purchase iPads for Council use has been made. I-526 & The Greenway Te Council moved to approve resolutions in support of both I-526 and the greenway. Te motion passed and the resolution was approved. Mayor Holtz said the current road system will be a safety and congestion problem in 10 years if nothing is done. Te resolution passed unanimously. A recent survey of more than 1500 Johns island residents showed over 80% of the people surveyed support an extension of I-526 and a greenway across Johns island. Te resolutions that passed at the most recent meeting was supported Sam Reed, Chairman of the Roads Committee. Not much debate ensued this resolution, as the Council believes that both the extension of I-526 and a cross island road such as the greenway are in the best interest of residents of Seabrook, as well as Kiawah and Johns Island. Te Mayor said the resolution is a formality to the over 80% of surveryed residents that said they wanted the roads. Te Mayor also said that the Council has always wanted the roads and that the nonsense needs to stop so that these projects can be completed. Community Relations A new brochure about Seabrook has been approved to be placed with the concierge of several upscale hotels in Charleston. Seabrook was featured with the largest city section in the 40th Anniversary Issue of Spirit Magazine, which is published by Southwest Airlines. Te hope is to increase the awareness of Seabrook with Charleston tourists. New posters were also produced to be placed at various locations throughout the area highlighting Seabrooks beauty and the many amazing things to do and see. Ads featuring Seabrook will also be appearing on PGA.com and Yahoogolf. com. Tese ads will hopefully help gain more tourism and residents to the island. Other Plans to build a schoolhouse by Angel Oak using state appropriated green space funds are in early stages of talks, and could fall through. Many members of the Council are concerned that the money to purchase or build appropriated green space will be lost if it is not used. Te mayor also said that it would cost too much money to purhcase land near Seabrook for the green space. Te Mayor is also worried that because there are no guards for a green space out side of the gate, it could be vandalized. Te Mayor believes having the money used on a schoolhouse at Angel Oak would be much more appropriate and in the best interest of tourists as well as local residents. Other council members felt that the money should be used for something for Seabrook, but more planning or decisions should be made. More discussion and negotiation is planned. Te Council decided to wait and see what the County and other groups wanted to do as far as building the schoolhouse at Angel Oak. Work on the bike path will not start until after school starts because of the consideration for trafc and tourism. Tuesday, July 12 Kiawah Kiawah Town Council Meeting 2:00 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers Monday, July 11 Kiawah Environmental Committee Meeting 3 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers Wedneday, July 13 Seabrook Planning Commission Regular Meeting 2:30 p.m. at Town Hall Monday, July 18 Town of Kiawah Board of Zoning Appeals 4 p.m. at Kiwah Town Hall Tuesday, July 19 Kiawah Public Safety Meeting 2 p.m. at the Town Hall unless noted otherwise on the Town bulletin board. Tuesday, July 26 Seabrook Island Town Council All Town Council meetings will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Town Hall unless noted otherwise on the Town bulletin board. Kiawah Island Ways and Means Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m. Kiawah Island Municipal Centers 2nd Floor Conference Room GOLF TIPS How the pros do it BY RONNIE MILLER O ne of the frst things instructors look at is a golfers alignment, both with his stance and with the club-face. Te majority of those needing help with their golf swing have alignment problems. Te best players in the game are constantly working on good alignment. Using clubs or sticks are efcient aid to help produce correct aim. Te one thing that I have seen over and over with both slicers and pullers is that they seem to look at the top of line of their club instead of using the leading edge or scoring lines, which results in aiming the club-face left of the target. Tis will produce varying shot patterns such as a slice as well as a pull, but in either case there will not be consistent solid contact. Help yourself, and have your alignment checked out. Ronnie Miller is Director of Instruction for Kiawah Island Golf Resort. His staf of instructors can be contacted at 266-4039 Incorrect club alignment Correct club alignment Properly aligned Stance www.islandconnectionnews.com July 8, 2011 3 4 July 8, 2011 www.islandconnectionnews.com A s the owner of Butterfy Consignment Boutiques and Victorias Consignments, Amanda Rosen has an eye for the hottest styles and Lowcountry fashions. Founded out of her love for fashion and beautiful things, her renowned womens consignment boutiques feature top designer labels, couture fashions, one-of-a-kind accessories and name brand shoes at a fraction of retail prices. A woman with equal business savvy and fashion expertise, Amanda regularly shares her knowledge at local speaking engagements throughout Charleston. Q: What should every woman have in her summer wardrobe? Every woman should have a pair of gold wedge sandals, great sunglasses, a fabulous handbag and a pair of fabulous ftting white jeans. Tat look will take you anywhere around the globe in style! For dressier occasions, she should have a patterned silk shift dress. Designers Emilio Pucci, Tibi, Tocca, Milly, Takoon and Lilly Pulitzer all make fabulous dresses to ft the bill. Q: What trends have you seen in your stores this summer? Lilly Pulitzer never goes out of style in the Lowcountry shes super popular again this summer. Brands such as Tory Burch and Michael Kors are also really hot and snapped up quickly; sometimes they hardly even make it to the sales foor. (We keep a wish list book to call our shoppers when their desired items come into the stores.) Maxi dresses have been selling strong at our King Street location. In Mt. Pleasant, above the knee hemlines and bright patterns have been very popular. Q: How do you defne the style of a Lowcountry woman? Classically elegant and beautiful. Lowcountry women have great appreciation for the gentle curves of their bodies, and know how to showcase them in understated yet demurely elegant dresses, skirts and tops. College girls are more daring (as they should be) with hemlines, necklines and edgy runway-echoing styles. Charlestons girls are simply stated pretty and dress to impress! Q: What makes your stores unique? Butterfy stores remind me of a wonder emporium with fashionable womens clothing. You never know what gems you will fnd on our racks. In a typical retail clothing store, you are hemmed in by the tastes of the stores buyer or brands with racks of the same items. In our stores colors leap out at you, ready to be mixed and matched, make a loud statement or whisper gently with whites and blush. All items are one-of-a-kind and special. Not only was it chosen by the original owner, but each piece goes through a second selection process when it comes through our doors. Youre fnding the fnd of the fnds! Q: If you could give every woman one piece of style advice, what would it be? Experiment and take all kinds of possibilities into a ftting room its usually the piece that you least like on the hanger that looks best on your body. Have fun! Fashion is feeting: you wear it today and dont have to tomorrow. Embrace your style and love it! Your Summer Style FASHION ADVICE FROM BUTTERFLY BOUTIQUES OWNER AMANDA ROSEN BY CLAIRE LENENSKI ART & STYLE Every woman Needs a maxi dress in her summer wardrobe. T his time of year when the Atlantic Ocean waters of our beaches warm into the middle 80s, the weather talk inevitably turns to hurricane season and what it holds for the Lowcountry. A few months back, I had the opportunity to talk with Bill Read, Director of the National Hurricane Center, and he said people are in denial about the prospect of a hurricane coming to our beaches. After all, the last brush we had with a land falling hurricane in South Carolina was a weak category one named Gaston back in 2004. You have to go all the way back to 1989 to fnd a major hurricane coming onshore in South Carolina, Hugo, and much of the population here now was not here then. I guess thats why Read says we are in denial, because so much time has passed. Fortunately not many of us have experienced the destruction of a catastrophic hurricane. Tat is also why we need to prepare now to avoid confusion, loss of life and property in the event of the next Big One. Tere are three time frames to focus on when preparing for a hurricane: before, during and then after the storm is gone. Now is the before the storm period. Review you insurance policy to make sure you have the proper coverage. Buy plywood if you do not have permanent hurricane shutters. Trim shrubs and branches. Stock up on non-perishable food items and water. Every house should have a fashlight with extra batteries and a NOAA weather radio in case power goes out. Probably the most important item here is to know the evacuation routes and where you will end up when you leave. As the storm is about to hit and making landfall, you need to monitor your favorite media outlet to get the latest warnings and advisories. Your car should be fueled up and ready to go in case of an evacuation. Bring in loose objects, patio furniture, garbage cans, etc. You should have cash on hand and any required medications. Plan to leave if you live on the coastline, a barrier island, or on a river foodplain. Remember you will only be asked to evacuate if absolutely necessary, because it costs approximately one million dollars per mile of coastline to get to safety. Once the storm passes it may not be safe to return to your home wait u n t i l the all clear is given to head back to your property. If power is out and you have a generator, make sure you use it as instructed. Downed power lines may still be live, be very careful not to get electrocuted. I hope hurricanes steer clear of the South Carolina coast, but in case they do now you are now ready for the storm. A d d i t i o n a l information can be found at abcnews4.com in the hurricane center link. You can also visit Dave Williams fan page under news personality on Facebook, and @ LCWxDave on Twitter. Hurricane preparedness BY DAVE WILLIAMS, METEOROLOGIST ABC NEWS4 Bohicket continued from Cover the kids would have a good time. My daughter wanted to come over here and get her face painted like a cat. So far so good. Its enjoyable. Randys daughter, Annabelle Gilliland, sat patiently in the chair while her face was transformed into that of a pink kitty. The artist applied the final touch to the face painting: sparkles. Annabelle had now completed her transformation into a sparkling pink kitty. She then became lost in the crowd of laughing children that were bouncing around in the jump castle, where there was a turtle, a lion, and a cheetah. Kids know how to have fun. The weekly event includes kid friendly things like a jump castle, snow cones, and face- painting by local artist Dollylahma. Better yet, everyone is invited and its free. Mark said we love Charleston residents. This is all free to the public. If youre hungry and the free popcorn and snow cones dont fill you up, there are several restaurants right at the marina. Tuesdays just got a whole lot better than Mondays here in the lowcountry. (above) Two young fshermen try to land a catch. (right) Annabelle Gilliland enjoys having her face painted like a pink kitty. July 8, 2011 7 www.islandconnectionnews.com I t has been twenty-two years since our last devastating hurricane hit here in the Lowcountry. Since then, most of the trees, shrubbery and evidence of its devastation have been erased. Living in coastal South Carolina we should always keep in mind that a hurricane can be upon us in just a matter of days. Tat is why now is the time to prepare your home, yard, and a contingency plan in case of a major hurricane. Some trees that you might consider trimming or cutting include branches that touch the home or roof. Tese should be removed to at least 10 feet from the home. If we get a mild hurricane or tropical storm, these branches can sway in the wind and break windows and remove shingles. You should also inspect the rest of your trees for any unhealthy trees or dead branches that may fall. Even in a small windstorm they can become dislodged or break the tree and cause serious damage to your home, lawn, or automobile. Trees that are disproportionately weighted to one side or the other should be leveled out for a better balance in case they are pushed by the wind. On your larger trees you may also wish to thin out the canopy. Tis will allow the tree to handle more wind because the surface area of the canopy is not so thick. Tinning the canopy also has a secondary afect of allowing more sunlight to reach the plants below it. If you look under a large tree and see nothing but dirt, you most likely have a shade problem for that section of the lawn. Something will almost always grow be it grass, weeds or plants if enough sunlight is present. Tis time of year is also a good time to have a contingency plan for how you are going to secure your property in the event of a major hurricane or storm. Right now, while there is no storm brewing of the coast, materials to protect your windows and doors are relatively cheap and easy to obtain. Once a hurricane warning occurs all companies that supply these products have a hard time keeping up with demand. In the event of a major storm, the windows and doors will need to be secured quickly and efciently. You may want to consider precutting ply board to ft over your windows and doors, and spray painting the location of each board to match with the correct window or door, then had them stacked neatly underneath the home. Its a good idea to place the boards on top of some cinderblocks to prevent moisture and terminate damage. Also, remember to consider where you want to store your outdoor furniture, plants, statues, etc. as they may become airborne during heavy winds. Most customers prefer to have these items stored away in a closed of area such as a garage. Waiting until the last twenty-four hours to install hurricane protection can often be a recipe for disaster. On the other hand, putting them up too early can be a waste of time and money due to the fact the hurricane may never hit. Tis is why having well marked and pre-fabed material is so crucial if you live in the Low country. For more information about hurricane protection and services provided by Pleasant Landscapes, call James Parker at 843-886- 9314 or go to www.pleasantlandscapes.com. Hurricane season is upon us PROVIDED BY PLEASANT LANDSCAPES Y ou send out that email to friends, relatives, work and away it goes. To WHERE? Here are some things to remember about emails and the free fax services that people use every day without a thought. An email is like sending a postcard thru the snail mail - it has no security or rather envelope to hide the contents. Once an email leaves your computer and goes out on the net to be delivered to an email address it goes thru several stops or servers. Each one of these servers can (and some cases do) keep a copy of everything that goes thru them. It is possible that an email sent thru Gmail or any other service could be copied several times on its way to the intended person. Tis happens with free fax services so please do not send your 1040 tax return to someone using that service because most likely it will be copied along the way. Tat does not mean someone is actively looking at these copies BUT still it is stored somewhere not in your control nor the control of the person you were sending it to. ALL emails/faxes/etc can be copied along the way to the intended person. Please remember this when sending info. Now for some good news, you can send emails encrypted which if copied does have an envelope around it. Each service, email program (like Outlook) and service provider have various ways to ensure your info is sent securely and you should look into them. Basically you can make your email encrypted from you to the person it is going to with them being able to decode it once received. You can set parameters that will not allow the email to be forwarded by another. Tis all takes a bit on both ends so is not usually done so just remember that an email is just like a postcard and send info with that in mind. Regardless of where you are sending an email - like to your neighbor - that email could be routed thru servers that are not in this country. I look forward to any comments or questions so please give me a call or email anytime. I am happy to give advice or fx whatever you computer problems may be. If you have any problems, questions, etc. about your particular needs do not hesitate to contact Bob Hooper at 843.822.7794 or email at rentabob@live.com. COMPUTER CORNER Emails are postcards BY BOB HOOPER AKA RENT A BOB. 8 July 8, 2011 www.islandconnectionnews.com Stay Cool CAPTAIN JAMES T. GHI, FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST, ST. JOHNS FIRE AND RESCUE Whats T he dog days of summer are upon us and the members of the St. Johns Fire District would like to take this opportunity to help you learn to recognize and protect yourself and loved ones from different types of heat related emergencies. These types of emergencies usually follow a particular order and early recognition can prevent a more serious condition from developing. Heat cramps, the first stage of a heat emergency, can stem from overexertion in a heated environment. Symptoms usually include muscle spasms in the legs and abdomen. When cramps start, take a rest and move into a cooler, but not cold environment. Drink some f luids, such as an electrolyte sports drink, and stretch or massage the affected area. Individuals who are suffering from heat exhaustion, the next stage in a heat related emergency, will begin to feel dizzy, nauseous, tired, or weak. They will be sweating heavily and may become pale. When this occurs, watch for shivering as you try and cool the individual by loosening restrictive clothing, fanning, or getting into an air-conditioned environment. Heat stroke is the final stage in a heat related emergency and requires advanced medical attention. Individuals suffering from heat stroke will have stopped sweating and have dry, hot to the touch, skin. They will usually have a strong headache and be confused about their surroundi ngs or become unc ons c i ous . Call 911 immediately and try and cool the individual as rapidly as possible, with a cool spray from a hose or shower. Do not give any f luids and place the individual on their side in case vomiting occurs. Some tips that will help with prevention include planning indoor activities when there is a heat advisory in effect. If you want to venture outside, then plan outdoor activities early in the morning or later in the day. Make sure you drink plenty of f luids; however, remember that alcohol and caffeine contribute to dehydration and should be avoided. Wear loose fitting clothing and hats and apply a good amount of sunscreen. Finally, if you think your having a heat related emergency, dont hesitate to call 911. The members of the St. Johns Fire District will be there to help in your time of need. Information for this article was provided by Battalion Chief/NREMT Gary Lohr. Input was provided by Captain Todd McGeorge, Charleston County Emergency Medical Services. I ve spent quite a bit of time roaming Kiawah, Seabrook, and the surrounding communities lately. I must say, out of all my years in the military, and out of all the places around the world Ive been to, nothing prepared me for what Ive experienced so far in these communities. When I drove up to the gate at Seabrook, the guard asked me for my name, and my business with the community. I had previously arranged a day pass for myself so I could get more acquainted with the area. I was allowed in and made my way down the main road. I was driving so slow that I risked being pulled over, because Im sure I looked suspicious. Te speed limit is 25 mph. I may have been doing 8. I just couldnt help it. Everywhere I looked there was something amazing. A beautiful Lamborghini parked in front of a lavish home caught the attention of my male ego, while the baby deer eating shrubbery of of a mailbox connected with my sensitive side. It was sensory overload. I felt like I was in a very special place. I felt priviledged to be there. As I approached Seabrooks beach club, I recomposed myself. I went to the shop and was greeted by the most welcoming people. I was allowed into the beachfront area, and I made my way up to the beach front bar. I felt like James Bond. For a good fve minutes I seriously debated ordering a martini. Shaken, not stirred. Im here on business, I thought best not to drink on duty. As I turned from the bar to face the ocean, all of the silly secret agent role playing going on inside of my head dissolved. Te pure beauty before me was breathtaking. Now, Im not talking about a Bond girl strolling through the water. It was the beach that captivated my attention. I truly felt like I was in another world. Or at least another country. Maybe I will have that martini, I thought. As I left the beach area behind, I crossed the street and made my way to the golf course. I watched a gentleman tee of from several yards away. He seemed to be quite good at the sport. His ball sailed out of my sight. Several seconds later, the man cruised of in his golf cart to enjoy the rest of his day. I wondered who he was. Maybe he was a doctor. Maybe he was a pro golfer. Maybe he was just a simple man on vacation, who loves to play. Or, maybe hes an ex-secret agent. Ill never know. As I got back into my car and drove back out the way I came, I saw a family riding their bikes along the road. It reminded me of family vacations Id taken with my family, and it made me miss those past times. I hoped that some day, if I am lucky enough to have a family of my own, Id be able to ride bikes with them through Seabrook as well. I also wouldnt mind taking a drive in the Lamborghini. But thats very wishful thinking. Tis truly is an amazing place to be. As I tour the other island communities, Im sure the feeling will be the same. Great frst impression MY INTRODUCTION TO SEABROOK BY TED HENDERSON Beach view at Seacbrook. App Quest THE SEARCH FOR THE AREAS BEST APPETIZERS BY TED HENDERSON E ach issue I will travel to area restaurants to taste and sample various appetizers that have been touted about. Tis issue, I will be visiting Le Telas and their Fried Mozzarella appetizer. Upon entering Le Telas at Freshfeld Village, I was overwhelmed with aroma. Te place smells amazing, and my mouth started to water. Te smell of freshly made marinara and melting cheeses was intoxicating. Teir appetizer menu is not very long, however, all of the choices sounded amazing. I went with the fried mozzarella. Te waiter said they were good, and I believed him. A few hunger-stricken minutes later my order of fried mozzarella made its way out. As soon as the server put the plate before me, I knew I had struck mozzarella gold. Before me were three orange-sized fried mozzarella balls covered in paper thin prosciutto and other italian deliciousness, served with side dish of fresh marinara sauce. Ordering mozzarella sticks has always been a passion of mine. But, Le Telas has spoiled me. Living up to the amazing presentation, the fried mozzarella was just as bit as good as it looked. Te cheesy center changed my interpretation of mozzarella all together. It was so creamy and gooey and delicious. Im bafed as to how someone fgured out how to fry cheese to perfection without ruining it. Te marinara was so good, I almost ordered a to-go cup of it to drink on my car ride home. It could be served as a thick soup at any respectable restaurant. Te only downside is you must use a fork and knife with this appetizer unless you want to get messy, which I think would be worth it for this $8 appetizer. Over all 4.5 out of 5 stars. If your restaurant has an appetizer that you think Ted should try, contact him at ted@luckydognews.com. T a k e
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p a g e Johns Island Regional Library 3531 Maybank Highway, 559-1945 Hours: Monday Thursday:10 a.m. 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday:10 a.m. 6 p.m. Wee Reads (under 24 months with adult) Mondays, July 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Time for Twos (2 3 years old with
adult) Tuesdays, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime (3 6 years old) Wednesdays, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m. Word 2007: Beyond the Basics (adults/young adults) Tuesday, July 12 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Excel 2007 Basics (adults/young adults) Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
Excel 2007: Beyond the Basics (adults/ young adults) Tuesday, July 26 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. *All computer classes are free. For more information please call 559-1945 and ask for the Reference Department. Class space is available for 8 participants per session. Preschool Adventure Zone! (ages 3 to 6 years) Friday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. Scientifc adventures on a Preschool level! Children will explore science and math concepts through stories and hands-on activities. PLAY: GDay Mate! (all ages) Saturday, July 9 at 11 a.m. Meet Kookaburra and friends and hear stories from the Australian Outback! Round Table Discussions with Anna (adults) Wednesday, July 13 at 12:30 p.m. PLAY with Dad: Safari Time (all ages) Tursday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Go on a safari story-time. After the story pictures of your journey will be made! PLAY: NiHao Mulan (all ages) Saturday, July 16 at 11 a.m. Chinese stories with Mulan! Crafts from around the world (11 years and younger) Monday, July 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon creating crafts from the seven continents. Monday Night at the movies (adults) Monday, July 18 at 6 p.m. Te Lincoln Lawyer starring Matthew McConaughey will be playing. (Rated R) Photography Exhibit July 1 31 Local photographer Ruth C. Swindell captures views of the natural world of the SC Lowcountry and Southeast in her nature and travel photography. FRIDAY, JULY 8 Music on the Green Every Friday through Labor Day, enjoy free live music at the Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m. Performing tonight is the Rum Punch Bandits. Dont forget to bring a blanket and/ or chairs! For more info, visit www. FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at 768-6491.. SUNDAY, JULY 10 Friends of the Library cart sale Library discards will be available for sale for $1 each at the Main Branch, 68 Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston, at the Information Desk from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Every second Sunday. Check www. facebook.com/ChasLibraryPals for daily updates. MONDAY, JULY 11 Farmers Market at Freshfields Village Every Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. through August 29 (excluding July 4), this free market at the Freshfields Village Green will include farm produce, packaged food, arts & crafts and prepared food vendors. Live music by Brad Henty and Skip Sullins will alternate each week. For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage. com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Starlight Cinema at Freshfelds Every Wednesday through the end of August, enjoy a free screening of a hit family movie at the Freshfelds Village Green. Showing tonight is Secretariat (PG, 123 minutes). Dont forget your blanket and/or chairs! Show starts at 8:30 p.m. For more info, visit www. FreshfeldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. FRIDAY, JULY 15 Music on the Green Every Friday through Labor Day, enjoy free live music at the Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m. Performing tonight is Plane Jane. Dont forget to bring a blanket and/or chairs! For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. SATURDAY, JULY 16 Folly Beach Art & Craft Guild at Folly River Park. Come to the Folly River Park to peruse and purchase works of art and crafts by the Folly Beach Art & Craft Guild. Held once a month, April to September. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music from 1 to 4 p.m. featuring Old You Band. For more info, contact Karen Marr at 343-9887 or email MONDAY, JULY 18 Farmers Market at Freshfields Village Every Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. through August 29 (excluding July 4), this free market at the Freshfields Village Green will include farm produce, packaged food, arts & crafts and prepared food vendors. Live music by Brad Henty and Skip Sullins will alternate each week. For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage. com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Starlight Cinema at Freshfields Every Wednesday through the end of August, enjoy a free screening of a hit family movie at the Freshfields Village Green. Showing tonight is Megamind (PG, 93 minutes). Dont forget your blanket and/or chairs! Show starts at 8:30 p.m. For more info, visit www. FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. THURSDAY, JULY 21 Tuck in with the Turtles: An Aquarium Sleepover Enjoy a family friendly sleepover in the heart of the aquarium. 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Wake up next to your favorite aquatic friends. The Aquarium requires one adult per two children attending the event. For more information or to sign up, call 579-8518. FRIDAY, JULY 22 Music on the Green Every Friday through Labor Day, free live music at the Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m. Performing tonight is Shrimp City Slim. Dont forget to bring a blanket and/or chairs! For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage. com or call 768-6491. SUNDAY, JULY 24 Parents Day: Established in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, this day is for recognizing and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children. MONDAY, JULY 25 Farmers Market at Freshfields Village Every Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. through August 29 (excluding July 4), this free market at the Freshfields Village Green will include farm produce, packaged food, arts & crafts and prepared food vendors. Live music by Brad Henty and Skip Sullins will alternate each week. For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage. com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Starlight Cinema at Freshfields Every Wednesday through the end of August, enjoy a free screening of a hit family movie at the Freshfields Village Green. Showing tonight is Glory Road (PG, 118 minutes). Dont forget your blanket and/or chairs! Show starts at 8:30 p.m. For more info, visit www. FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. FRIDAY, JULY 29 Music on the Green Every Friday through Labor Day, enjoy free live music at the Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m. Performing tonight is The Coconut Groove Band. Dont forget to bring a blanket and/ or chairs! For more info, visit www. FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. MONDAY, AUG 1 Farmers Market at Freshfields Village Every Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. through August 29 (excluding July 4), this free market at the Freshfields Village Green will include farm produce, packaged food, arts & crafts and prepared food vendors. Live music by Brad Henty and Skip Sullins will alternate each week. For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage. com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. FRIDAY, AUG 5 Music on the Green Every Friday through Labor Day, enjoy free live music at the Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m. Performing tonight is Hot Sauce. Dont forget to bring a blanket and/or chairs! For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. MONDAY, AUG 8 Farmers Market at Freshfields Village Every Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. through August 29 (excluding July 4), this free market at the Freshfields Village Green will include farm produce, packaged food, arts & crafts and prepared food vendors. Live music by Brad Henty and Skip Sullins will alternate each week. For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage. com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. FRIDAY, AUG 12 Music on the Green Every Friday through Labor Day, enjoy free live music at the Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m. Performing tonight is Men of Distinction. Dont forget to bring a blanket and/or chairs! For more info, visit www. FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. MONDAY, AUG 15 Farmers Market at Freshfields Village Every Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. through August 29 (excluding July 4), this free market at the Freshfields Village Green will include farm produce, packaged food, arts & crafts and prepared food vendors. Live music by Brad Henty and Skip Sullins will alternate each week. For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage. com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. FRIDAY, AUG 19 Music on the Green Every Friday through Labor Day, enjoy free live music at the Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m. Performing tonight is Ocean Drive Party Band. Dont forget to bring a blanket and/ or chairs! For more info, visit www. FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at 768-6491. July 8 Island Connection Calendar Aug 19 T he passion and lifes work of MUSC Preventive Cardiology Director Pamela B. Morris, M.D., provided the inspiration for Charleston philanthropists Bev and Wally Seinsheimer to donate $1 million toward establishing a c a r d i ov a s c u l a r disease prevention program at MUSC. Had I not heard (Dr. Morris) speak at a board meeting, I probably would not be doing what I am doing, said Mrs. Seinsheimer, a former cardiothoracic surgery nurse and chair of the MUSC Heart & Vascular Board of Directors. I probably would not know that this whole opportunity was out there. She was one of the frst people to get involved in preventive care early on. It is still very new, exciting and challenging. Its exciting to her and to us to be able to prevent heart disease. Launched in 2009 with Dr. Morris as director, the Seinsheimer Cardiovascular Health Program provides a one-stop approach to preventing heart attack, stroke and other vascular disease through easy access to a multidisciplinary team of specialists and a range of services. It is one of few programs in the nation dedicated to preventing both the onset and additional occurrence of heart disease by helping men and women address risk factors. Dr. Morris also is co-director of MUSCs Womens Heart Care program, a member of the American Heart Associations (AHA) Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors, and a national spokesperson MUSCs Seinsheimer Cardiovascular Health Program FOCUS ON PREVENTION PROVIDED BY MUSC Health program continued on page 13 HEALTH & WELLNESS July 8, 2011 13 www.islandconnectionnews.com FINANCIAL for the American Society of Preventive Cardiologists. Previously, she served as medical director of the Duke University Preventive Approach to Cardiology program and as consultant to the Mayo Clinics Division of Cardiovascular Diseases in Rochester, Minn., on heart disease in women. While there have been considerable advances in the treatment of heart disease and the overall numbers of people dying of heart attacks is decreasing, heart disease remains the leading killer of men and women in the United States and here in South Carolina, Dr. Morris said. Tere is a lot of room for improvement most cases of heart disease can be prevented and treated. If everyone practiced prevention, the AHA has estimated that heart attacks could be reduced by 63 percent and strokes by 31 percent. In fact, 78 percent of U.S. adults are candidates for at least one prevention activity, according to Dr. Morris. Approximately half of the reduction in heart disease deaths since 1968 is due to risk factor reduction, such as lowering LDL cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, aspirin therapy, weight management, and smoking cessation. Services provided by the Seinsheimer program include: comprehensive cardiovascular examinations by Dr. Morris and MUSC cardiologists Marian H. Taylor, M.D., and George J. Taylor, M.D.; hypertension evaluation and treatment by Jan N. Basile, M.D.; cholesterol evaluation and treatment by Dr. Morris and the programs nurse practitioner Kellie H. McLain, N.P., C.L.S.; nutritional evaluation and treatment by the programs coordinator and dietitian Amy H. Mendez, M.P.H., R.D., L.D.; and exercise evaluation and supervision in the MUSC Cardiac Fitness Program by Ashley Sisson, R.N. Te program also provides screening tests for heart attack, stroke, aneurysm and peripheral vascular disease, as well as the latest in advanced cardiac diagnostic imaging using the Flash CT scanner for early detection of atherosclerosis and cardiac abnormalities. Patients eligible for the Seinsheimer program include adult men or women with a personal history of cardiovascular disease or those who have one or more risk factors, including: family history of heart attack, stroke, sudden death or heart failure; abnormal blood lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides); hypertension; diabetes or pre-diabetes (metabolic syndrome); poor dietary habits and/or overweight; lack of exercise; or a history of smoking. For referral procedures or more information, please visit MUSChealth. com/hearthealth or call (843) 792-1616. Roth IRA A LIFETIME INVESTMENT BY EDWARD JONES S ome investments are appropriate during your working years, while others are more suitable for retirement. But a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can provide you with benefits at virtually every stage of your life. Lets take a quick journey through some of these stages to see just how valuable a Roth IRA can be. To begin with, you can open a Roth IRA at any age, provided you have earned income and meet certain income limits. So if youre just starting out in your career, put as much as you can afford into your Roth IRA and gradually increase your contributions as your income rises, up to the contribution limit. A Roth IRA is an excellent retirement savings vehicle because it can grow tax free and your contributions can be invested into just about any investment you choose stocks, bonds, mutual funds, CDs and so on. Of course, when youre young, you might not be thinking much about retirement. But the earlier you start contributing to a Roth IRA, the more you could end up with and the difference could be substantial. In fact, if you started putting money into a Roth IRA at age 30, and you contributed the maximum amount each year until you reached 65, you would accumulate more than $766,000, assuming you are in the 25% tax bracket and you earned a 7% return, compounded annually. But, given the same assumptions, youd end up with only about $365,000 if you waited until 40 before you started contributing. It clearly pays to contribute early and annually to a Roth IRA. (In 2011, the annual contribution limit is $5,000, or $6,000 if youre 50 or older.) There are additional benefits to funding a Roth IRA, such as its f lexible withdrawal options, which are available to you even before you retire. Since you already paid taxes on the money you put into your Roth, you can withdraw your contributions at any time without paying taxes or penalties. Generally speaking, its certainly best to leave your Roth IRA intact for as long as possible. But if theres an emergency and you need access to the funds, you can also withdraw your Roths earnings tax free, provided youve held your account at least five years and you dont start taking withdrawals until youve reached 591 2. Now, lets fast-forward to your retirement. Unlike other retirement accounts, such as a traditional IRA or a 401(k), your Roth IRA does not require you to start taking withdrawals at age 701 2 or ever. If you dont need the money, you can leave it alone, possibly to grow further, for as long as you like. This means that you might have more money to bequeath to your children or other beneficiaries, and they wont have to pay income taxes on withdrawals from either your contributions or your earnings, provided your Roth IRA account has been open for at least five years. Keep in mind, though, that your beneficiaries will be required to take distributions based on their life expectancy. As you can see, a Roth IRAcan be an ex- cellent financial traveling companion as you go through life. So consider adding a Roth to your portfolio and bon voyage. Contact your local Edward Jones office for more financial advisement. Health program from page 12 14 July 8, 2011 KIAWAH ISLAND RECREATION HERON PARK NATURE CENTER OPEN DAILY FROM 8:30 A.M. 5 P.M. For more details and reservations for following activities, including times for Nature Tours, for all of these activities, please visit www.kiawahrecreation.com or call the Heron Park Nature Center at 843.768.6001. Friday, July 8th Kamp Kiawah 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Tiny Tots Program 8:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m. (Tennis Activities) The Ryder Cup Bar 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Dining Events) Kamp Kiawah 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Family Craft in Night Heron Park 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Family Crafts & Activities) Island Luau Night at Night Heron Grill 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Kamp Kiawah: Kids Night Out (KNO) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Teen Night: Club Kiawah! 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10th Sunday Sundaes with Rick Hubbard 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Recreation Events) Teen Night: Laser Tag 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Monday, July 11th Tiny Tots Program 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Tennis Activities) Kamp Kiawah 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Family Craft in Night Heron Park 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Family Crafts & Activities) Kamp Kiawah: Kids Night Out (KNO) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Teen Night: Glow Games 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Youth & Teen Activity) tueSday, July 12th Kamp Kiawah 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Family Craft in Night Heron Park 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Family Crafts & Activities) Bingo & Floats 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. (Recreation Events) Teen Night Explorers 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Youth & Teen Activiti) Scenic Cinema 8:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. (Recreation Events) WedneSday, July 13th Kayak Excursions All Day (Nature Tours & Excursions) Fishing Tours & Eco Charters All Day (Nature Tours & Excursions) Professional Oil Painting at Mingo Point 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Recreation Events) Family Craft in Night Heron Park 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Family Crafts & Activities) Kiawah Sundown Festival 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Recreation Events) thurSday, July 14th Soccer Demo & Fun Games with Temoc Suarez 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Recreation Events) Te Big Game Show 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. (Recreation Events) Discovery Series 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Recreation Events) Sanctuary Pool Movie Night 8:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. Friday, July 15th Family Craft in Night Heron Park 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Family Crafts & Activities) Kamp Kiawah: Kids Night Out (KNO) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Summer Special Events) Saturday, July 16th Turtles Nest Art Studio Hours & Art Classes All Day (Family Crafts & Activities) Kayak Excursions All Day (Nature Tours & Excursions) Fishing Tours & Eco Charters All Day (Nature Tours & Excursions) Sunday, July 17th Turtles Nest Art Studio Hours & Art Classes Sunday Sundaes with Rick Hubbard 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Recreation Events) Teen Night: Laser Tag 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Youth & Teen Activity) Monday, July 18th Kamp Kiawah: Kids Night Out (KNO) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Teen Night: Glow Games 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Youth & Teen Activity) tueSday, July 19th Turtles Nest Art Studio Hours & Art Classes All Day (Family Crafts & Activities) Fishing Tours & Eco Charters All Day (Nature Tours & Excursions) Family Craft in Night Heron Park 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Family Crafts & Activities) Bingo & Floats 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Teen Night Explorers 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Scenic Cinema 8:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. WedneSday, July 20th Family Craft in Night Heron Park 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Kiawah Sundown Festival 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Teen Night: Pool Party 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. thurSday, July 21St Sanctuary Pool Movie Night 8:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. Teen Night: 3 on 3 Basketball 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday, July 22nd The Ryder Cup Bar 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Dining Events) Kamp Kiawah 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Family Craft in Night Heron Park 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Family Crafts & Activities) The Ocean Room 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Dining Events) Kids Dinner Buffet 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Dining Events) The Atlantic Room 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Dining Events) Island Luau Night at Night Heron Grill 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Dining Events) Kamp Kiawah: Kids Night Out 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Kamp Kiawah) Teen Night: Club Kiawah! 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Youth & Teen Activitty) GOLF Ti de Char t Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be very diferent. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense. Source: saltwatertides.com 9:07AM/9:52PM 9:53AM/10:47PM 10:42AM/11:40PM 11:30AM 12:30AM/12:19PM 1:17AM/1:06PM 2:02AM/1:53PM 2:46 AM/2:40 PM 3:29AM/3:27PM 4:13 AM/4:16 PM 4:58AM /5:07PM 5:43AM/6:00PM 6:32AM/6:58 PM 7:22AM/7:59PM 3:04AM/3:39PM 3:54AM/4:30PM 4:45AM/5:19PM 5:36AM/6:08PM 6:27AM/6:55PM 7:15AM/7:41PM 8:03AM/8:26PM 8:49AM/9:09PM 9:35AM/9:53PM 10:22AM/10:37PM 11:10AM/11:23PM 12:02 PM 12:11 AM/12:57 PM 1:03 AM/1:56 PM Date High Tide Low Tide July 8 Jul 9 Jul 10 Jul 11 Jul 12 Jul 13 Jul 14 Jul 15 Jul 16 Jul 17 Jul 18 Jul 19 Jul 20 Jul 21 16 July 8, 2011 July 8, 2011 17 I ve written about healthy sun exposure and vitamin D absorption in the past, but I also get a lot of questions in my practice about sunscreen. Should I use it? What SPF should I use? How often should I reapply? Are the chemicals bad for me? Will it prevent me from absorbing vitamin D? Luckily, we have answers! If you want get a safe dose of vitamin D, get out in the sun for 15-20 minutes (ideally with your torso exposed) without sunscreen, two to three days a week. Once you are out of the sun, a cool shower will reduce the likelihood of burning. Afterwards, spray your skin with a mixture of aloe vera, lavender and eucalyptus diluted in water (30 drops of essential oil per 2.5 ounces of water in a spray bottle). If you use aloe fresh from a plant, use approximately 2 tablespoons in this mixture. If you plan on being in the sun for longer than 15-20 minutes, apply sunscreen. Most vitamin D is produced within the frst 20 minutes of sun exposure; after 20 minutes, your skin makes very little vitamin D and you should protect yourself from sun exposure. Using sunscreen: SPF, or sun protection factor, indicates the amount of time that it will take for you to burn. SPF ingredients, especially older formulations, typically only block burn-causing UV-B rays. Te number on the SPF label is a multiplier. For example, if you normally burn in 15 minutes under specifc conditions, then under those same conditions it would take you 300 minutes to burn using an SPF of 20. Typically, SPF ofers no UV-A protection. UV-A is the part of sunlight that makes you tan, but also afects deeper layers of skin and causes an increased risk for skin cancers. For the best protection, you need a sunscreen that protects from UV-A and UV-B. Te newer sunscreens have an SPF around 25 and ofer UV-A protection (indicated by a new UV-A label). Ingredients to look for: Broad spectrum UV flters, like BEMT (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine), DHHB (Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate), DTS (Drometrizole Trisiloxane), MBBT (Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol), TDSA (Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol), TiO2 (Titanium Dioxide) and ZnO (Zinc Oxide). Te zinc and titanium compounds are actually natural (though they are now ofered in nano-sized particles for better protection). Te product should never contain Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) as it causes the product to be unreliable. Should you have to treat even a mild sunburn, aloe vera and lavender are the best for burn prevention and healing, especially when applied post-sun exposure. To reduce skin cancer risk, resveratrol used topically or orally may be highly efective. Tis has been demonstrated on mice and may explain why the French have a much lower skin cancer occurrence than much of the rest of the world (wine consumption) in case you needed another reason for a glass of red wine every evening! Dr. Mickey Barber is an age management specialist and CEO/CMO of Cenegenics Carolinas, helping patients manage the aging process through a personalized plan of ftness, nutraceutical supplementation, a low glycemic diet and bioidentical hormone optimization. More information at www. CenegenicsCarolinas.com. Aging healthy THE SUNSCREEN CONUNDRUM: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY MICKEY BARBER, M.D. HEALTH & WELLNESS www.islandconnectionnews.com 18 July 8, 2011 B roken windows and glass chards propelled throughout your home can damage your furniture, paintings, walls, increase the likelihood of your roof blowing of, and result in extensive water damage. Tis type of damage can be costly and heartbreaking. Precious items can be ruined. Expensive furniture and foors can be tarnished. No one wants this to happen. A heavy hurricane season is predicted for coastal areas in 2011. Fortunately, we can all plan ahead and take steps to ease sufering from a hurricane. One good way to plan ahead is to put a safety glass system into place. Safety glass provides homeowners with many benefts: Less risk of injury from fying glass shards. Enhanced weather seal of your home. If the seal can be maintained, roofs are less likely to be blown of, and it is more likely your home can be saved. Reduced damage from water, high winds, and fying debris. Maintenance-free protection that is passive, invisible, and works for you 24 hours a day. Safety glass has proven its worth in protecting people and property from earthquakes, hurricanes, fooding, and tornadoes. Some safety glass has been tested to withstand winds up to 140mph with continuing impact. It can also be used in many counties in lieu of impact glass, shutters, or plywood. To learn more about the 3M Safety & Security Window Film System, call Coastal Companies Glass Tinting at: 888-TINT-NOW ( 8 8 8 - 8 4 6 - 8 6 6 9 ) windowtintingcharleston.com 3M Safety Film PROTECTION FROM HURRICANES AND VIOLENT WEATHER Te Little Blue heron is a small heron, which can be found year-round on the Southeastern and Gulf Coasts. Its range spans from the coast of Maine south to Brazil. Although it has a wide range, the Audubon Society estimates its total population to be a mere 150,000. Forty years ago, the population was more than double its current size. Te main factor in its decline is loss of wetland habitat. Little Blue herons forage in shallow water in marshes, ponds, estuaries, and other wetland habitats. Tey feed on small fsh, crustaceans, and amphibians. Tey nest in colonies (a.k.a. rookeries) alongside egrets, wood storks, and anhingas. Oftentimes, these rookeries are located on small islands within ponds. Adults are a rich blue with maroon feathers around the neck area. Tey are often confused with tri-colored herons, which have white on their necks and bellies and some brown on their upper backs and neck. Juvenile Little blue herons are completely white and are easily confused with snowy egrets. Juveniles that forage alongside snowy egrets are more successful in hunting. Tey remain white for about a year and as they molt into their adult plumage, they become speckled. Little Blue Heron BY SARAH DIAZ July 8, 2011 19 NATURE I ts spooky, romantic, swaying, and quintessentially southern: Spanish moss is a plant shrouded in mystery. What follows is Spanish Moss 101, a brief course on this fascinating epiphyte. (Dont worry, there wont be a quiz.) Te plants literally drip from trees. Just about any tree will do, although Spanish moss is rarely seen on pines. Te plants are true epiphytes, merely indicating that they grow upon other plants, commonly draped in breezy festoons. Its stems are long and threadlike, with linear leaves. Te plants generally dont have roots at all, and are easily dislodged or blown out of trees. Te stems and leaves are covered with tiny, silvery hairs that are good at absorbing water. After rains, the plants are somewhat greenish. One of the most common misconceptions of this plant is that it is a parasite. In fact, the plants are not at all attached to the interior of their host tree, like a true parasite, such as mistletoe. Spanish moss is perfectly capable of manufacturing its own food through photosynthesis, thank you, and has no need to tap into the resources of its host. Not being a parasite, it does no direct harm at all to the tree on which it occurs, although particularly heavy growths could conceivably block sunlight, or cause limbs to break. Being an epiphyte, however, it does require something to grow on, and if it falls onto the ground, its doomed. (Sometimes it gets itself onto fences or telephone lines, but it doesnt survive on these very long. It needs a tree.) It can be transferred to a tree in your yard, and some people (not me) have success in growing it well inland from the coast. Spanish moss is NOT from Spain, although it was associated with Spanish explorers of the New World, especially in Florida and the Gulf Coast. Our plant is native from Virginia (Virginia Beach seems to be its northern range limit) to Mexico, and through much of Central and South America. Neither is it a moss. In a botanical sense, mosses are non-vascular plants, usually quite small, that reproduce not by fowers and seeds, but by spores (like a fern). Spanish moss is a perfectly good fowering plant, and botanists classify it as a bromeliad, and thus related to pineapple. Like all fowering plants, of course, it makes fowers. Te fowers are tiny and very easily overlooked. Tey have a certain miniscule charm, though, with three tiny yellowish petals, and producing a sweet, delicate fragrance. Following the fowers, slender, elongated capsules ripen to a shiny brown, maybe an inch long. Tese split open along three seams, releasing very tiny, fufy seeds, which foat through the warm, magnolia-drenched evenings to lodge in the bark of an accommodating live oak. John Nelson is the curator of the A. C. Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences. As a public service, the Herbarium ofers free plant identifcations. For more information on this service, visit www.herbarium.org or call 803-777-8196. [ A n s w e r : S p a n i s h m o s s , T i l l a n d s i a u s n e o i d e s ] MYSTERY PLANT 101 BY JOHN NELSON P H O T O