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Volume 6 Issue 6 July 6, 2012 FREE
Since May 2007
T
he Johns Island Conservancy recognizes the beautiful yet
fragile nature of the ecosystem on and surrounding John
Island, and is passionate about preserving it. Te focus of the
Conservancys eforts lies mostly in education; members want people
visiting and living in the area to understand and be knowledgeable
about the health of our local ecology.
Co-founder Colin Cuskley is also well versed in the habits of the
dolphin population that resides along the Kiawah River. By way of
the Kiawah Charter Company, Captain Hayes ofers a two-hour
long dolphin encounter tour in which he and visitors experience
frsthand the living and feeding patterns of these dolphins. Hayes
frst encountered this pod of approximately 22 Atlantic Bottlenose
dolphins in 2002 and since then, has developed a close relationship
Dolphins
in Our Backyard
BY CAROL I NE ST EC
with them and their habitat. He stresses the
value of this relationship, as wild dolphins
very rarely interact with humans.
Its a great opportunity to learn about
their patterns and behaviors. Tis pod is
so wonderful to study because theyre like
captive animals, but not really. Teyre free
to roam, says Hayes.
Having studied these animals for more
than 10 years, Captain Hayes is able to
recognize each dolphin by the scars and
marks on their dorsal fns, products of
shark interactions, oyster bed run-ins,
fghting among themselves, and general life
in the wild. Tese unique characteristics
helped him to give each dolphin a name to
better help him conduct research. Residing
in this pod are Bianca, Hook, Scratch, and
Sara, to name a few.
Leaving from Briars Creek salt marsh,
the tour showcases one of the worlds most
productive ecosystems while also providing
looks at the birdlife and acres of oyster beds
that thrive in the area. Hayes describes
the island that runs west and inland as a
naturally protected sanctuary for the pod
of dolphins.
One of the most amazing behaviors that
the dolphins enjoy is a feeding behavior
known as strand feeding. When strand
feeding, dolphins gather in groups of two to
six and swim against the current, working
to gather schools of fsh using their sonar
capabilities. Te dolphins then turn side-
by-side, facing the bank of the river and
swimming as fast as they can, throwing the
fsh onto dry land and providing them with
lunch. Captain Hayes has documented
three activities which will determine
whether or not you are witnessing a strand
feeding:
Te dolphins are herding end to
end along the bank of the river.
Te fsh are jumping between the
dolphins and the bank, getting
nervous. the
Te dolphins heads are out of the
water, checking the bank.
Tis feeding process allows the
PHOTO BY CAROLINE STEC
PHOTO BY CAPTAIN CHAD HAYES
Backyard Dolphins continues on page 19
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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
Wednesday, July 11
Kiawah Planning Commission
3 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Seabrook Planning
Commission
2:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Kiawah Communications
Committee
10:30 a.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Monday, July 16
Kiawah BZA
4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Tuesday, July 17
Kiawah Public Safety Committee
3 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Tuesday, July 24
Seabrook Town Council
2:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Tuesday, July 31
Kiawah Ways & Means Committee
9 a.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Wednesday, August 1
Seabrook Planning
Commission Work Session
2:30 p.m. Seabrook Town Hall
Financials
Mayor Bill Holtz opened the meeting
with the Town fnancials, stating that the
revenue for the month is $77,919.82. Te
year to date revenue total is $332,225.41,
which is running ahead of budgeted
$297,992.23. Expenses year to date
are $246,764.30 against a budget of
$275,151.19. Te excess of revenues over
expenditures is $85,462.11.
We are not complaining, said Mayor
Holtz. Te Town is comfortable.
Guest Presentation - Paul Tinkler,
Candidate for SC Senate District 41
Mayor Holtz welcomed Paul Tinkler,
Democratic candidate for SC District
41 special elections on July 14. Tinkler
thanked Mayor Holtz and the Council,
and began by stating that corruption in
the state of South Carolina is of utmost
concern.
Since this campaign started there have
been a number of disclosures that have
been of concern to me, and should be for
all of South Carolina. We got a grade on
our report card for corruption [from the
State Integrity Investigation] and it was
an F. Te people of the state must have
confdence in their institutions and in their
elected ofcials. I would make it a high
priority to address that problem if elected
to ofce, said Tinkler.
Tinkler then addressed the issue of
insurance, stating that he will tackle the
problem of rising insurance rates if elected.
A great concern to Seabrook is the issue
of insurance. It appears that the legislator
has allowed the insurance industry to
raise insurance rates since 2007 as long
as the rates didnt increase by more than
7 percent. A lot of people are wondering
about this problem and its a problem that I
intend to address, said Tinkler.
Although Tinkler is running as a
Democrat, he hoped that his political party
would not hinder his chances of election on
the island. Mayor Holtz informed Tinkler
of the 70/30 Republican to Democrat ratio,
and Tinkler responded that he beat the
odds with his election to the Charleston
City Council and hopes to do so again with
his candidacy for Senate.
Tinkler then addressed the issue of
election signs in public right-of-ways.
Going up and down Bohicket Road,
you see a lot of signs. By and large they are
not my signs. Your town has an ordinance
that says you cant put signs in a public
right-of-way. I respect that. My opponent
does not. If you aspire to be a lawmaker,
you shouldnt be a lawbreaker.
Mayor Holtz informed Tinkler that
the people are less than enthusiastic
about voting for a candidate in the July
election without being able to vote for the
same candidate in the November election.
Tinkler responded, Tats true, but if
you like me in July, even though I wont
represent this area after that, hopefully I
will be there for a full, four-year term.
Emergency Vehicle Procedures for
PGA Tournament
St. Johns Fire Department Chief Karl
Ristow addressed how EMS plans to cover
Seabrook Island during the upcoming
PGA tournament. Ristow informed the
Council that EMS is doing everything
possible to make sure that every day, EMS
services will run smoothly during the PGA
championship. An additional fre truck and
ambulance will be placed on both Seabrook
and Kiawah.
Te challenge isnt so much the
number of ambulances but the issue of
transportation, Ristow noted. I would
guess we would double or triple the time to
hospitals one way. We [Charleston County]
are 110 miles long and 40 miles wide,
connected by bridges, and all the hospitals
are in the center of the county. It causes
problems in normal situations and even
more so in a PGA championship setting.
Mayor Holtz raised the question of
whether or not helicopters would be
available. Chief Ristow said that Roper
Hospital, who has
primary medical
responsibility during
the championship,
will try to locate one
helicopter at Turtle Point on Kiawah. Any
additional helicopters can be fown to
location in a matter of minutes.
Te event has been coordinated well,
Ristow noted. Now its just a matter of
execution.
Ristow also noted that high-impact
collisions are not anticipated, due to
already slow moving trafc. In the case of
an accident, EMS will run motorcycles to
the scene. Fire trucks will not be deployed
until called.
Removing Trees on Seabrook
Island Road
Nick Strehle of Sunburst Landscaping
updated the Council on the trees that
have been damaged along Seabrook Island
Road. Unfortunately on May 5, we had a
rather large moon that brought high tides,
Strehle said. Te water sat on the roots
and damaged the trees. 14 trees and ten
crepe myrtles had to be removed.
Strehle stated that the salt from the
high tides was most likely the source
of the damage, as the astronomical
high tides arrived after a long dry spell.
Councilmember Sam Reed asked Strehle
how best to prevent this from happening
again in the future.
Tose trees have been there 20 years,
so this certainly isnt the frst high tide,
Strehle responded. Tey have received
[high tide levels] before, but at what point
are the trees unable to tolerate the salt
anymore? If we look at the areas where the
trees died the most, its the places where the
ground is the lowest. Going into March
and April we were very dry, so the water
requirements were a little more. Its my
feeling that once the water got on the roots,
they have taken the water in too quickly
and absorbed too much salt.
Mayor Holtz said that before the issue
Town of Seabrook Island June 26, 2012
Seabrook Council continues on page 4
RECIPE
Corn Slather Salad
BY HELEN LEGARE
Tis recipe comes via two friends. It
uses Slather Brand Sauce, the brain child
of Johns Island native Robin Rhea who I
have known longer than I will admit, and
a recipe developed by Holly Herrick, who
everyone knows from her local cookbooks.
Te heat of the outdoor grill or your
indoor broiler brown and sweeten these bites
from the summer garden in this unbelievably
easy and unforgettably delicious salad. Spicy
Slatherin Sauce gives the corn just the right
kick, which is tempered with the peppery,
sweet bite of fresh basil. Tis is the perfect
salad to pair with barbecued anything and
can be prepared all summer long.
Ingredients:
8 ears fresh, sweet summer corn,
husked and rinsed
1 large Vidalia or sweet onion,
peeled and sliced into 1/2-thick
slices
1 sweet red bell pepper, cut in half,
seeded, and rinsed
About 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
to coat the vegetables for grilling
6 slices bacon, browned and drained
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil,
coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Slather Brand Spicy
Slatherin Sauce
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground
black pepper to taste
Pre-heat your broiler to high or your
gas/fre grill to medium high heat. Prep the
corn, onion, and red bell pepper as directed.
Brush each lightly with the olive oil and
arrange in a single layer either in a baking
sheet for the broiler or directly on the gas/
fre grill, over the hottest part of the fame.
Rotate and turn the corn, pepper, and onion
to char and cook evenly. Meanwhile, cook
of the bacon in a saut pan over medium
high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Remove the vegetables from the grill or
broiler when tender and slightly charred
about 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
When ready to assemble the salad, cut
the corn away from the cob using a large,
sharp knife. Slice the pepper halves in thin
julienne strips. Combine the corn, onion,
bell pepper, cooked bacon, fresh basil and
Spicy Slatherin Sauce in a large bowl. Toss
gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as
desired. Serve at room temperature.
(Note: Te salad can be made several
hours ahead, covered with plastic wrap
and refrigerated. Bring back to room
temperature before serving. You can taste it
better that way!)
Visit Legare Farms on Facebook
at Facebook.com/legarefarms.
For more information about
the farm, check out www.
legarefarms.com, or call
the ofce at 559-0788.
Legare Farms is
located at 2620
H a n s c o m b e
Point Road on
Johns Island.
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of tree replacement can be addressed, the
Town must solve this drainage problem.
We will do this in three stages. Te
frst has been completed [removing the
damaged and dying trees]. Te second will
be looking at the drainage system and the
third will be replacing the trees.
He made a motion for the transfer of
$16,000 from the general fund to the
landscaping fund. Te motion passed
unanimously.
25
th
Anniversary Celebration
Councilman Ron Ciancio updated the
Council on the progress of planning the
Towns 25
th
Anniversary Celebration. An
agreement was reached with the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and a contract
will be ready to sign by the end of the week.
Te event is still scheduled for October
20

with a rain date of the 21, at a cost of
$28,000. In the event of a cancelation there
will be several out of pocket expenses, but
the Town will not have to pay the CSO
the full amount as stated in the previous
contract.
Other aspects are going well, Ciancio
stated. Commemorative t-shirts have
been passed out to advertise the event,
and fyers will be sent out to residents and
non-residents 30 days prior to the event,
informing them of the celebration. Ciancio
also stated that arrangements are being
made for a free dinner, as well as post-
concert and pre-concert acts.
All that is falling in to place, Ciancio
assured. Issues of trafc fow are still
undergoing consideration but he hopes they
will be resolved within the next month.
Public Safety Committee
Te Public Safety Committee had
its frst meeting on June 13. Ciancio
stated that A number of things were
accomplished, including defning the
scope of the committee, which includes
review following a disaster, review of a
comprehensive emergency plan, and a
review of how we can assists residents
after an emergency. Te committee is
currently putting together a list of licensed
contractors who will be able to provide
temporary roofng or blue tarp in an
emergency situation for damaged roofs.
Te list of contractors will be put online and
residents can contact them individually, in
case of emergency.
Its important to note that the Town
will not be responsible fnancially to the
contractor, nor will we represent to residents
the quality of work performed. Tis is just
a service for residents. Its been important
to me [to provide this list] and Im glad to
see its of the dime. Next meeting we will
review our comprehensive plan and see
what needs to be updated or improved,
Ciancio stated.
Disaster Drill
Te Disaster Drill was held on June 6
and Ciancio reported that he was pleased
with the participation. Te exercise
anticipated a Class IV hurricane hitting the
area. Attendees simulated pre-event and
post-event exercises.
Tis was my frst participation in the
drill, Ciancio said. Next time I want to
look more at micro-issues. It would be good
practice to start drilling down on specifc
issues communications and logistics
and understand our alternatives.
Ciancio then presented former
Mayor Frank McNulty with a shirt and
pin commemorating the Towns 25
th

Anniversary celebrations.
PGA Agreement
Mayor Holtz informed the Council that
the agreement with the PGA regarding
parking and post-event repairs has been
signed.
Parking on Seabrook will be afected
in preparation beginning July 16. Further,
The Seabrooker will publish four or fve
additional pages in their next issue to
notify residents about the events details.
Councilmembers voted unanimously
to contribute $1,000 out of the PGA
promotional fund to support the PGA
supplement.
Roads Report
Councilmember Reed noted that there
has been some movement on I-526 and
the proposed Johns Island Greenway. Te
Greenway, Reed noted, has been placed on
the long term plan with Charleston Area
Transportation Study (CHATS) and Te
Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council
of Governments (BCDCOG).
Were on the frst steps toward
completion, said Reed.
Funding will always be a problem,
so were still looking at ways to fund [the
Greenway]. Its better than nothing, at least
were moving ahead, said Holtz.
Town Administrator Report
Town Administrator Randy Pierce
apologized that a representative of the
new debris hauler selected by Charleston
County was not available to speak at the
days meeting, as Tropical Storm Debby
had them on alert in Florida. He did note,
however, that the County has ofered their
help along the Parkway in case of a major
incident, and a representative will speak
about the process at an upcoming meeting.
Ordinance for Second Reading
Mayor Holtz asked for a motion to
approve second reading of Ordinance
2012-01, which rezones land purchased by
the Seabrook Island Conservancy on Doves
Nest from residential to conservation. Te
ordinance was approved unanimously.
Seabrook Council continues from page 2
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NATURE
(COLUMN HEAD)
ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON
S
trand feeding is a phenomenon
unique to the bottlenose dolphins of
South Carolina and Georgia. Tese
remarkably intelligent dolphins have
learned that using teamwork is the most
efcient way to catch their meals. Strand
feeding requires the dolphins to organize
themselves into diferent key roles. One
dolphin, the leader, communicates
with the rest of the group, as many as six
dolphins, to keep them in order while
another dolphin pokes its head out of
the water to make sure that the mud
bank is clear of obstacles such as people,
animals, or oyster beds. Meanwhile, the
remaining dolphins round up a school of
fsh by swimming quickly around them,
forcing them into a ball, then line up and
charge toward the ball of fsh creating a
bow wave that scatters the fsh up onto
the shore. About three dolphins then slide
efortlessly in unison on their right side
up onto the shore, each dolphin almost
perfectly in line with the other, and grab
as many fsh as they can. Ten they slide
back into the water and repeat the process
all over again, switching the roles so that
every dolphin gets a chance to eat.
One of the most incredible parts of
this whole process is that this technique is
not instinctual; the dolphins have learned
that strand feeding is the most efcient
way of feeding on the gentle slopes of the
lowcountry mud banks. Unfortunately,
this is also one of the more dangerous
forms of hunting. Occasionally a dolphin
will slide too far up the shore and become
stranded resulting in sunburn, internal
damage, or death. Furthermore, the
dolphins are putting themselves at greater
risk to predators such as alligators by
moving onto land. Scientists have also
noticed that due to repeated contact of
the dolphins right side with the coarse
sediment of the beach, the teeth on the
right side of their jaws wear down over
time.
Te bottlenose dolphins along the
coast of South Carolina and Georgia are
the only dolphins in the world that strand
feed daily. Sightings are very rare, but
the most likely time to see strand feeding
is during low tide near Captain Sams
Inlet, in between Kiawah and Seabrook
islands. Despite the fact that it occurs
all year round, it is known to happen
more frequently during the months
of September and October due to the
increased population of mullet.
If you are fortunate enough to see this,
please be sure to keep your distance and
do not interfere with the dolphins. It is
suggested that when observing dolphins
from the shore, sit down no closer than
thirty feet from the waters edge. If
dolphins approach the shore, do not walk
or run toward them. Following these
simple guidelines will reduce stress on the
animals and greatly increase your chance
to witness this amazing and unique
feeding phenomenon.
For more information on Kiawah Islands
native species and habitats, visit the Kiawah
Conservancy at www.kiawahconservancy.
org and the Town of Kiawah Islands
Wildlife website at www.wildlifeatkiawah.
com.
Stranding on the Kiawah Shore
BY ASHLEY CARSON, KIAWAH CONSERVANCY SUMMER INTERN
PHOTO BY THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY
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H
eat indexes in the lowcountry are skyrocketing,
and the risk posed to companion animals is
immense. Please show consideration for your
pets by recognizing signs of heat stroke and providing
adequate water, shade, and protection from the heat.
How do dogs and cats respond to heat?
Dogs use panting as a way to regulate temperature.
Cats sweat through their paws. Unfortunately, this is a
fairly inefective way to regulate heat as the surface area
of cats paws is quite small. Additionally, cats will tend to
groom more in the heat as a way of sweating.Te saliva
on their fur serves the same purpose as sweat.
What are some signs of overheating in cats and dogs?
Signs of overheating include excessive panting or
difculty breathing, drooling, mild weakness, stupor,
and even collapse.
Pets can also sufer from seizures, bloody diarrhea,
and vomiting, along with an elevated body temperature
of over 104 degrees
According to the ASPCA, animals with fat faces, like
Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke
since they cannot pant as efectively. Tese pets, along
with the elderly, the overweight, and those with heart
or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned
rooms as much as possible.
How to prevent heat stroke in cats and dogs:
Provide access to cool, clean water. Ice cubes work
wonders!
In cases where an animal can absolutely not be brought
indoors, access to a shaded area is critical. If possible,
provide moving air and a breeze with a fan.
What to do if your pet is overcome by the heat:
Bring down the animals body temperature by soaking
it in cool water. Make sure the water does not get into the
mouth or nose of an unconscious animal. Seek immediate
veterinary care.
Most of all: DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN CARS. Even
a cracked window can spell death for an animal.
Think Its Hot Outside? Imagine Wearing a Fur Coat
PROT ECT YOUR PET S F ROM T HE HEAT T HI S SUMMER
BY LAUREN LISPEY, PET HELPERS
July 6, 2012
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Welcoming New and Recognizing
Long Time Members
The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange
Club recognized 30-year members
Joe Klingensmith, Dick Rakovich,
Pat Welch, and Dr. Randy Jones. New
members Carol Franek and Chuck
Stockinger were welcomed into Club
membership, and new offcers Roger
Steel (President), Sam Reed (President-
Elect), Kimber Smith (Immediate Past
President), Ray Gorski (Treasurer), and
Mike Gorski (Secretary) assumed their
new positions as of July 1.
Retiring board members Mike Morris,
Frank Carrese, Laurie Burpee,
Chuck Hanssen, and Mike
Todd were recognized as
well, then replaced by
Wayne Billian, Tom
Miller, Shirley
Salvo, Jeannie
Knowles, and
Walter Sewell.
D a r l e n e
J a c k s o n ,
Director of the
Johns Island
Public Library,
thanked the Club
for its $2500 grant,
and explained the
important uses of the
funds.
Angel Oak Banquet in Planning
Stages
The Club announced preliminary
plans for its frst Angel Oak Award
Banquet, to be held January 16, 2013.
This event will recognize and honor an
outstanding volunteer from one of our
four nearby islands.
Celebrating the Fourth
American fags are again being
placed around the Kiawah-Seabrook
area by the Club in recognition of the 4th
of July celebration.

The Service of Roper-St. Francis
Primary speakers at the last meeting
were Danya Jordan and Wanda
Brockmeyer of Roper-St. Francis
Healthcare, an organization that they
noted is the only large non-proft
healthcare provider in our area. They
discussed the services and activities
of Roper-St. Francis with particular
emphasis on their responsibilities
as the designated
healthcare provider
for the PGA Golf
Championship to
be held at the
Ocean Course on
Kiawah Island
on August
6. Some 40
E me r g e n c y
M e d i c a l
Te c h n i c i a n s
will be on the
Ocean Course
grounds, as well as
four trailers serving
as mini-medical centers.
Past tournaments of this size
have resulted in some 1000 requests
for medical services during the course
of the tournament.
For more information about upcoming
Exchange Club events or to inquire about
membership, please contact Sam Reed at
slreed729@aol.com or 243-0760
Changing of the Guard
EXCHANGE CL UB WEL COMES
NEW OF F I CERS
BY SAM REED
T
he Wadmalaw Island Senior Citizens Center (WISCC) has been busy over
the past several years, working to provide for the many seniors aged 58 to 90
throughout the island. Every day, WISCC ofers nutritional meals to seniors
and to more than 25 homebound seniors, as well as ofering a variety of fun programs,
including a morning Bible study class with Rev. Robert K. White and Pastor Jackie
Little.
Te Sassy Seniors quilting group is already gearing up for their annual Quilting
Show this September 3 at the Wadmalaw Island Community Center. Led by quilting
instructor Karen Kendo of Harleyville, the selection this year is sure to be stunning.
WISCC will also host their Community Yard Sale this coming July 21 from 8
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Harvest Health & Rehab, located at 3647 Maybank Highway,
Johns Island. tables are $10 for those who wish to participate, and along with tons of
household items, crafts, and home goods, the seniors will have fsh, fried chicken, and
fries for sale at the event. If you would like to participate in the Yard Sale, please contact
Bertha Middleton at 557-8408, or site manager Martha Smalls at 557-1345.
Te Wadmalaw Island Senior Citizens Center was established in 1976 as a 501(c)3
non-proft to daily provide the opportunity for the young at heart to meet in a
safe spiritual environment, while enjoying a variety of social, educational, health
and recreational activities and programs that promote the positive aspects of aging.
Volunteers are currently needed to help set up, to serve the meal and beverages, and to
clean up and deliver to the homebound. Please call our site Manager Martha S. Smalls
(557-1345) if you wish to volunteer.
Wadmalaw Community
Yard Sale
JOI N THE WADMALAW I SLAND SENI OR
CI TI ZENS CENTER FOR THE YARD
SALE OF THE YEAR THI S J ULY 21
BY BERTHA MIDDLETON
O
K, so you have your business up
and running, doing great and you
go online to check your emails and
NOTHING! What happened?
Tis is a continuation of the last column
in which I talked about using Outlook. Any
email program that downloads your online
emails to your business/personal computer
is good for you and can be Apples Mail,
Windows Outlook or Live Mail. You can
use Mozillas Tunderbird, Opera Mail and
Pegasus to name just a few free local (on your
computer) email programs. Te main thing
is you want to use a program that ultimately
has all your email located in-house and not
on some server somewhere.
When you go to Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail,
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Computer Corner
SMAL L BUSI NESSES AND E- MAI L
BY BOB HOOPER
8 July 6, 2012
I
f you werent able to snag as many
great works of literature as you hoped
at Tat Big Book Sale this past June,
then mark your calendars for July 20 and
21.
Te Charleston Friends of the Library
are proud to present the Johns Island
Branch Book Sale of the Charleston
County Libraries. With great bargains,
good books, and a chance to support your
library system, all are invited to peruse
paperbacks, hardcovers, DVDs and
CDS, at the sale. Items include mysteries,
romances, classics, childrens books, local
histories, cookbooks, and a variety of
non-fction topics, and prices start at $1
for paperbacks and $3 for hardback books.
Te sale will take place on Friday, July
20, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday,
July 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission
is free both days, and a special event for
Friends of the Library members will be
held at the branch on Tursday evening,
July 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Te Charleston Friends of the Library,
a non-proft volunteer organization, raises
money through book sales to help fund
Library services, equipment, training,
materials and public programming. Te
Friends collect and sort donated books for
resale to raise money. Tis branch sale is
one of the few book sales held throughout
the year by the Friends.
Johns Island Library is located at 3531
Maybank Highway, Johns Island. For more
information on the Johns Island Branch Sale,
please visit www.CharlestonLibraryFriends.
org or get daily updates on Facebook:
facebook.com/ChasLibraryPals or Twitter:
twitter.com/ChasLibraryPals.
Bibliophiles, Grab your
Book Bags!
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Island Connection Calendar July 25
FRIDAY, JULY 6
Surf Seining at Beachwalker Park
Gain a new perspective on creatures of the
surf zone. Anchovy, pompano, kingfsh,
stingray, crab, and even a squid have
shown up in our net.A registered and paid
chaperone is required for participants ages
15 and under. Pre-registration required. 5
6 p.m. at Kiawahs Beachwalker Park. Fee:
$9. For more info, call 795-4386 or visit
www.ccprc.com.

Music on the Green
Tis free, outdoor concert series will take
place every Friday on the Freshfelds Village
Green through the summer from 6 until 9
p.m. Tis evening, enjoy the music of fve
man band, Hot Sauce. Food and drinks will
be available for purchase. For more info,
visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
SUNDAY, JULY 8
Fat Hen Fifth Anniversary Party
Join the Fat Hen to celebrate fve years on
Johns Island! Live music by Mitch Wyman
and full southern cookout menu will be
available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per
person. Cash bar for beer, wine, cocktails
and soft drinks will be available. Please
RSVP to www.TeFatHen.com or the
Fat Hen Facebook page. 3140 Maybank
Highway.
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series
Now in its 22nd year, this race series
consists of fve triathlons held throughout
the summer. Te sprint triathlon features
a .3-mile swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and a
5K run, all at James Island County Park.
Spectators welcome. Race begins at 7 a.m.
at James Island County Park. To register,
contact Paul King at 881-8872, or go to
www.ccprc.com/csts.

MONDAY, JULY 9
Teen Venture Program: Stand Up
Paddleboard Take a look at the beautiful
scenery of the upstates Devils Fork State
Park from a stand up paddleboard. Learn
and practice basic strokes and rescues while
having the opportunity to challenge yourself
and your peers. Pre-registration required.
July 9 13, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. James
Island County Park. Ages 13 16. Fee:
$320. For more info, call 795-4386 or visit
www.ccprc.com.
Kayak Rolling and Rescues
Small pool classes ensure your comfort
throughout the process. Participants ages
13-15 may register for one of these courses,
but must be accompanied by an adult
chaperone. Pre-registration required. July
9-13, Mon, Wed, Fri, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Meet
at Splash Zone Waterpark. $58. For
more info, call 795-4386 or visit www.
ccprc.com.
Freshfelds Farmers Market
Every Monday through August 27.
Vendors include fresh local produce,
packaged food, prepared food, and
Lowcountry crafts. 4 8 p.m. at the
Freshfelds Village Green. For more info,
visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11
Freshfelds Starlight Cinema: Puss in Boots
Every Wednesday through the end August
at the Freshfelds Village Green. Before
the movie, silhouette artist, songwriter,
and storyteller Clay Rice, will perform his
Lowcountry Legend show. Movie begins
at 8:30 p.m. Tonights showing is Puss in
Boots, 90 min, PG (2011). For more info,
visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
Charleston Summer Classic I Horse Show
July 11-15 at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center
on Johns Island. Events ongoing throughout
the day. Tis AA-rated hunter/jumper horse
show hosted by the Classic Company is
celebrating its 20th Anniversary! Open to
spectators. For more information, call 768-
5503 or visit www.classiccompany.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 13
Music on the Green
Tis free, outdoor concert series will take
place every Friday on the Freshfelds Village
Green through the summer from 6 until 9
p.m. Tis evening, enjoy the music of Plane
Jane. Food and drinks will be available
for purchase. For more info, visit www.
FreshfeldsVillage.com or call Guest Services
at 768-6491.
MONDAY, JULY 16
Bishop Gadsden Community Market
Local food, produce fromarea farmers,
and art will be available for sale at Bishop
Gadsden from3:30 6 p.m. Vendors include
Joseph Fields Farm, King of Pops, CoCos
Mini Donuts, and Tazzo Beverages. Live
music. Bishop Gadsden is located on Camp
Road between Folly and Riverland roads on
James Island. For more info, call 406-6546
or visit www.bishopadsden.org.
Freshfelds Farmers Market
Every Monday through August 27. Vendors
include fresh local produce, packaged food,
prepared food, and Lowcountry crafts. 4 8
p.m. at the Freshfelds Village Green. For more
info, visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.comor call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
Intermediate Sailing Camp Sailing
instruction will include knot tying,
seamanship, the techniques of sailing, rigging,
weather reading, the rules of the nautical road,
perfecting tacking and jibing, upwind sailing,
and an introduction to dinghy racing. Days
split between sailing and activities at James
Island County Park, including Climbing Wall
and Challenge Course. Meet at James Island
County Park. Pre-registration required. July 16
- 20. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Age: 10-12. Fee: $215
For more info, call 795-4386 or visit www.
ccprc.com
TUESDAY, JULY 17
Charleston Summer Classic II Horse Show
July 17-21 at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center
on Johns Island. Events ongoing throughout
the day. Tis AA-rated hunter/jumper horse
show hosted by the Classic Company is
celebrating its 20th Anniversary! Open to
spectators. For more information, call 768-
5503 or visit www.classiccompany.com.

Charleston County Bookmobile
Te Charleston County Bookmobile willbe
at Freshfelds Villagethe frst and third
Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. -
11:30 a.m. Te Bookmobile will be parked
behind Heges and Java Java. For more info,
call Guest Services at 768-6491.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
Freshfelds Starlight Cinema: Happy Feet 2
Every Wednesday through the end August
at the Freshfelds Village Green. Before
the movie, silhouette artist, songwriter,
and storyteller Clay Rice, will perform his
Lowcountry Legend show. Movie begins
at 8:30 p.m. Tonights showing is Happy
Feet 2, 100 min, PG (2011). For more info,
visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
FRIDAY, JULY 20
Music on the Green
Tis free, outdoor concert series will take
place every Friday on the Freshfelds Village
Green through the summer from 6 until
9 p.m. Tis evening, enjoy the music of
Groove Town. Food and drinks will be
available for purchase. For more info, visit
www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or call Guest
Services at 768-6491.
Johns Island Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library will host a book sale
at the Johns Island Library this Friday and
Saturday. Todays sale runs from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m. and includes books, CDs and
DVDs. Prices start at $1 for paperbacks
and $3 for hardcovers. 3531 Maybank
Highway. For more info, please visit www.
CharlestonLibraryFriends.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 21
Redux Summer Art Institute Exhibition
Te high school Summer Art Institute (SAI)
will be working on an exhibition at Redux
gallery fromJuly 21 -28, with an opening
reception to be held on Saturday July 21,
from 6 - 9 p.m. Admission is free. 136 St.
Philips St, downtown Charleston. For more
info, visit www.reduxstudios.org
Johns Island Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library will host a book
sale at the Johns Island Library today
from9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes books,
CDs and DVDs. Prices start at $1 for
paperbacks and $3 for hardcovers. 3531
Maybank Highway. For more info, please
visit www.CharlestonLibraryFriends.org.\
MONDAY, JULY 23
Freshfelds Farmers Market
Every Monday through August 27. Vendors
include fresh local produce, packaged food,
prepared food, and Lowcountry crafts. 4 8
p.m. at the Freshfelds Village Green. For
more info, visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com
or call Guest Services at 768-6491.
TUESDAY, JULY 24
Parks for Tomorrow Public Input Session
Open to the public, this session will
gather input on topics including parks,
recreation and trails to incorporate into
the master plan for the Charleston County
Park and Recreation Commission. Burke
High School media center from 7 8:30
p.m. For more info, visit www.ccprc.com/
ParksforTomorrow.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
Freshfelds Starlight Cinema: Te Smurfs
Every Wednesday through the end August
at the Freshfelds Village Green. Before
the movie, silhouette artist, songwriter,
and storyteller Clay Rice, will perform his
Lowcountry Legend show. Movie begins
at 8:30 p.m. Tonights showing is Te
Smurfs, 103 min, PG (2011). For more info,
visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
Johns Island Regional Library
3531 Maybank Highway
Hours: Monday Tursday: 10 8;
Friday & Saturday:10 6
(843) 559-1945
Wee Reads (0 - 24 months with adult)
Monday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m.
Time for Twos (2 3 years old with adult)
Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3 6 years)
Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25, at 10:30 a.m.
Babygarten (0 - 18 months with adult)
Mondays, July 23 and 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is required. Please call the
Childrens Department at (843) 559-1945.
*Excel 2007 Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, July10from10a.m. 12p.m.
*Keyboard Basics (adults/young adults)
Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. 12
p.m.
*Mail Merge Magic (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, July 17 from10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*PowerPoint Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, July 24 from10 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.
Art All Day (all ages)
Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27
Enjoyanarrayof art activities all dayonFridays.
PLAY: Happy Independence Day! (all ages)
Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m.
Come hear some great patriotic stories
and then enjoy making some crafts!
Stories with Mr. Darion (all ages)
Monday, July 9, at 2 p.m.
Storyteller and actor, Darion McCloud,
brings his brand of fun to the library.
RagQuiltingof theRice, IndigoandCotton
Plantations of theLowcountry(all ages)
Monday, July 9, at 3 p.m.
Sharon Cooper-Murray, Te Gullah
Lady, will present the Community Rag
Quilt Project.
TeenMovie Time: John Carter (grades 6-12)
Tuesday, July 10, from 1 3:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13; 132 minutes.
Tween Program: Arts Te Ting (for
ages 9 13)
Wednesday, July 11, at 4:30 p.m.
Make edgy, expressionistic art like
Jackson Pollacks splatter pieces and Andy
Warhols Technicolor canvases.
PLAY: Hooray for Fish (all ages)
Wednesday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Visit the library for fun fsh stories and a
fabulous fsh craft.
Club Anime! (ages 12-19)
Tursday, July 12, from 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Tis meetings featured title, House of
Five Leaves.
PLAY: Puppet Playtime (all ages)
Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m.
Come to the childrens area and
get your hands on some of our cool
puppets!
Saturday Movie Matinee: Journey 2:
Te Mysterious Island (all ages)
Saturday, July 14, at 2 p.m.
Rated PG; 94 minutes. Sponsor: Te
UPS Store, 3575 Maybank Highway,
Johns Island.
Sharon Cooper-Murray, Te Gullah
Lady (all ages)
Monday, July 16, at 2 p.m.
Enjoy fun with puppet friends as they
re-tell stories from the South, and make
your own doll.
Sea Islands Book Club (adults)
Tuesday, July 17, at 2 p.m.
Join us and discuss Te Immortal Life of
Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
PLAY: Ducks Quack (all ages)
Wednesday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy adorable duck stories and make a
cute duck puppet with a feather tail.
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Eden continues on page 13
A Visit to Eden
BY JAMES T. SEARS, PHD
W
ayne and Carol Zulla have found Eden. It is just a few hours from the United States
in Potrerillos Arriba, Panam.
Located about 3000 feet above
sea level and lying beneath the Bar volcano,
Eden is adjacent to a thousand acre wildlife
preserve with monkeys, toucans, and parrots.
Eden requires no air-conditioning or heating;
it only requires your imagination and a little
sense of adventure.
Wayne is a master builder and Carol
is masterful with outdoor gardening and
interior design. Tey came to Potrerillos
Arriba, located just 15 minutes from the
popular expat town of Boquete, fve years ago
from Salida, Colorado. After a painstaking
search through more than 2,000 properties
for the perfect setting, he found Edenor at
least twenty-fve acres of it.
I travelled to Eden last month, driving
the near-to-be-completed four-lane highway
from David, Panams second largest city,
which will soon have direct fights from the
United States. Twenty minutes later I turn
of at the Terpel gas station, where a paved
road led me to the pueblo of Potrerillos a
few minutes later. Consisting of two parts
- the lower, or Abajo, and the upper, Arriba
- both areas have supermarkets, picturesque
homesand basketball courts. But there are
relatively few foreigners, unlike Boquete,
which was founded in a mountain valley along the Caldera River by European immigrant
farmers at the turn of the century.
At Edens entrance is a rock wall with stones the size of golf balls to boulders, reminders of
Bars last major eruption 1500 years ago, and they are as abundant as the spring butterfies.
Wayne and Carol greet me at their home. Te house is typically Panamanian, but built to U.S.
standards. Te open foor plan of this one story clay-tile roof home has three bedrooms with
over-sized closets and two fully tiled baths. Te kitchen boasts custom cedar cabinets and high
REAL ESTATE
Welcome to Eden PHOTOS BY DR. JAMES SEARS
July 6, 2012
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Wayne and Carol look over a map of Panama.
end appliances. Teir 2200 square foot home also
includes patios and terraces. In the Central American
mountains, the outside areas are used as much if not
more than a homes interior.
Carol prepares a huge breakfast, assembled
mostly from locally produced foods. By defnition,
it is mostly natural without chemicals or hormones.
Te eggs are laid by free range chickens - although
I doubt if the Panamanian chicken breeder ever
heard of that concept and the fruits, including
bananas, pineapples, and papayas and a juice made
from pressed mango, are grown in rich volcanic soil.
After breakfast, we talk a bit about what brought the
couple to Panam and their vision for Eden.
We wanted a tropical version of our outdoor
paradise in Colorado. Our criteria were: a mountain
setting with about 75 degree average temperature so
there would be no air conditioning or heating costs;
a healthy lifestyle with ample sources for organic
foods; outdoor activities like mountain hiking,
gardening, and bird watching; friendly (tranquillo)
local attitude; lots of wildlife in a setting with
mountain and jungle views; inexpensive day-to-day
cost of living, about $1500 a month compared to
our $10,000 per month expenses stateside; and a safe
place to put our diminishing dollars, says Wayne.
Basically, we wanted a safe place for our money
and family, says Carol.
Wayne and Carol owned and operated a small
building/development company in their south
central Colorado town. While Wayne handled the
construction part of the business, Carol located the
mountain properties, prepared the foor plans, and
designed the courtyards. Tere they built more than
35 homes of modest size but of high quality, often
using recycled materials such as old post-beam wood
members with stone and rusted metal roof accents.
[We settled here because it] had everything we
were looking for from the criteria that Wayne just
mentioned. And its proximity to David with the
international airport, excellent hospital, and shopping
was a plus, Carol adds.
And Wayne reminds me that real estate was at
one-quarter the price of neighboring Boquete with
paved roads, privacy, and the paperwork was legal
no title problems!
We chat a few minutes about how buyers often
just assume the process of purchasing property
in Central America is as straightforward as it is in
North America. Securing a clear title and fnding a
knowledgeable, responsible, and ethical professional
team including an attorney/notary, surveyor, real
estate broker, builder, and others, are major hurdles
with one mistake potentially costing the buyer
the entire investment or at the minimum delays,
frustration, and money.
What is the philosophy behind Eden? I asked.
Tats simple, Wayne responds. We provide a
healthy, secure, and friendly outdoor lifestyle with
enough room for privacy yet neighbors to share the
expat experience.
We provide a quality of shore experience with
frst world infrastructure and building experience,
with the correct legal paperwork, and within an ideal
tropical setting. Eden is a place where you want to
live and to share with family and friends, says Carol.
Among the neighbors for someone who buys a
little piece of Eden are retired architects, a Dutch
couple who own a major Internet business, a holistic
medical practitioner, a Scottish scientist, and a soon-
to-be-retired banker along with a few other folks
from the United States at the low end of retirement
age.
Our owners appreciate the fact that we live here
fulltime. Tey have commented that this was one
of the determining factors in making the decision
to become part of Eden, says Carol. And what is a
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Computer Corner
W
hile many people are aware that
Republican candidate Walter
Hundley and Democratic
candidate Paul Tinkler are vying for Glenn
McConnells former senate seat in the July
17 special elections, Green Party candidate
Sue Edward has been working hard behind
the scenes, steadily spreading the word that
there is another option outside of the two
major political parties.
I would like to think that were ofering
the voters an alternative. Being grassroots,
were representing the average person. I
believe that the more choices that people
have, the better, said Edward.
A Charleston resident since 2003 and a
West Ashley resident since 2004, Edward
founded the Charleston branch of the Green
Party in 2008 and also serves as the co-chair
of the South Carolina Green Party.
I have always been a voter. Ifound myself
participating more and more politically
around the 2000 elections while I wasliving
in Madison, Wisconsin. In early 2003,
I decided to research the many political
parties to see which party best represented
my views and found the closest match
within the Green Party, said Edward.
Te principles of the Green Party were
what originally appealed to Edward, who
considered herself an Independent after
becoming disenfranchised with the leading
parties.
What was appealing to me was that
the Green Party upheld the same values I
already held, and it meshed well for me,
said Edward.
Founded on 10 key values, the Green
Party is committed to ecology, social justice
grassroots democracy, and non-violence
without the support of corporate donors.
For Edward, her interests include education,
womens rights, workers rights, election
reform, and tax reform all areas in which
she hopes to serve during her term, if elected.
And while shes running to complete
Glenn McConnells term, which expires at
the end of this year, Edward has also stated
that she will not be running in the regular
elections this November.
Tis is my frst time running for public
ofce. Te special election is a little more low
key, so it is a good way to gain experience.
And sincethere is no incumbent in the race,
all candidates are on equal footing which
allows all of us to more easily present our
platforms to the voters, said Edward.
Another reason for not running in
November is her schedule. With a BS in
Industrial Engineering and an MBA from
the State University of New York at Bufalo,
Edward has worked in computer software
for more than 25 years, and as an average
working person, she cant aford the time
requirements of the current legislative
structure.
Te time requirements of travelling
to Columbia three days per week for six
months makes it simply impossible for the
average person who does not own their
own business or is not retired or is not
independently wealthy [to hold a legislative
ofce]. Since the remainder of this term
is after the legislative session, the travel
requirement is no longer an issue, said
Edward.
Trough this election, Edward hopes
not only to gain additional experience as a
legislator, she hopes to spread that word that
there are more electoral options than the
two major parties.
I ofer the voters a choice. Te two
corporate parties are becoming more
and more similar and Greens ofer a real
alternative. I will work for the people of
district 41 and all of South Carolina with
no conficts of interest or ethics violations,
said Edward.
For more information about Sue Edward,
visit www.electsueedward.com. For more
information about the Green Party, visit
charlestongreenparty.org, scgreenparty.org,
and gp.org.
Green Party in Play for District 41
CHARLESTON GREEN PARTY CHAIR SUE EDWARD RUNNING IN SPECIAL ELECTIONS
BY KRISTIN HACKLER
Candidate Sue Edward
July 6, 2012 15
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Real Estate
typical day in Eden like? A typical day in
Eden, says Carol. Wayne interjects, Is
there such a thing?is being awakened
by the monkeys and parrots. Noisy little
suckers!
Carol continues, and you have fresh
cofee, papaya and mango from a neighboring
plantation. A morning hike in the mountain
community and quick chats with some locals
who are very friendly
And then back for a nap! Wayne adds.
We hear the expats say that they enjoy losing
weight, eating all the fresh foods, and just
living a more healthy and basic lifestyle.
From Edens original 15 lots, only four
remain. Lots range in size from one-half
acre at $30k to fve acres at $199k. Tere is
also a newly built three-bedroom, two-bath
2200 s/f home with lots of extras for $249k.
Tere are two land/cabin packages available
for less than $100k. All have world-class
views, mountain streams, full power along
with Internet access, paved roads and
related infrastructure, and drinking water.
More photos along with detailed individual
property descriptions are available on my
website.
Mountain land in and around Boquete
ofers some of the most desirable real estate in
the world, Wayne observes. Te 15-minute
diference between living in Boquete and
near it, however, is substantial. Many
people are surprised by the disparity of
land costs between mountain-view property
in Portrerillos Arriba, at about $40k per
acre, versus Boquete at $150k-$200k. And
land in lower lying areaswhich are quite
beautifulcan be purchased for one-tenth
the cost of premium mountain properties.
After our breakfast conversation, we
hop into a 4x4 to half-circle the base of
Bar. Passing through picturesque pueblos
such as Bijao and Volcan, we focus on the
land. Approaching 5000 feet above sea
level, the terrain is rugged and the vistas
are magnifcent. Most properties we look
at are cleared land surrounded by jungle
protecting tribes of howler monkeys and an
occasional jaguar. But there are also areas
with deep ravines, cascading waterfalls,
and jagged clifs. With its moist climate,
high altitude, and volcanic soil, nature has
created wondrous plant life while humans
have planted gourmet cofee trees and exotic
fowers for exportation. Far from the Realtor
beehive of Boquete, this area is just beginning
to be on the expat property map with larger
tracts selling for about $10k an acre.
Why invest or live in Panam? For starters
it is less costly than Costa Rica and more secure
than Nicaragua. Further, it seems as though
the entire country is under construction with
new highways, bridge replacements, airport
expansions, high rise condos, and even a
subway system for Panama Citythe frst in
Central America!. And the Canal expansion
will be completed in 2014, bringing with it
billions of dollars of revenue into the country.
With its dollar-based economy, a stable
democratically-elected government, a growth
rate of about 6.8 percent (the highest in Latin
America along with the lowest unemployment
rate), and everyday commodities, as well as
medical services, set at a fraction of US prices,
the range of government incentives for expats
choosing to reside at least six months a year is
just icing on the cake! Is it no wonder that
Panam is near the top of many retirement
and investment lists?
Tere are not too many countries in the
world that are American-friendly, use the
Greenback, are close to the States, and have
world class fnancial institutions, Wayne
says. But, dont take my word for it. Come
visit us in Eden. See for yourself!
James T. Sears works as an international
investment property specialist, with home bases
in Granada, Nicaragua and Charleston, South
Carolina, and lectures throughout the world.
His frm, Sears & Partners, provides accredited
buyer-agency relationship to clients interested
in overseas investment and ofers boutique
real estate tours of Costa Rica, Nicaragua,
and Panama. More information is at www.
searspartners.com
Wayne and Carols home in Eden
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I
f you havent had a chance to eat at
Fat Hen in the fve years its been
on Johns Island, youre missing out.
With a world class chef, excellent food,
and ingredients about as local as you can
get, the Fat Hen is an ideal place to turn
your calorie counter and just indulge in
deliciousness.
To celebrate their fve year
anniversary, Fat Hen is welcoming
anyone and everyone to an old
fashioned southern cookout this
Sunday, July 8. From 5:30 to
8:30 p.m., enjoy live music by
Mitch Wyman and a full
southern meal including
Slow Cooked Cold Smoked
Pulled Pork with choice of
Pomegranate or Mustard
BBQ Sauce, Southern Fried
Chicken, Blue Cheese Cole
Slaw, Local Steamed Corn,
Fresh Local Watermelon,
Slider Buns and Cornbread, Sweet &
Unsweet Tea with a choice of Traditional
or Organic Mint Simple Syrup, and
Classic White Cake with Butter Cream
Frosting. All for just $10 a person.
A cash bar will also be available with
beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks. To
attend, please RSVP at www.TeFatHen.
com or at the Fat Hen Facebook page.
Te Fat Hen is located at 3140 Maybank
Highwayon Johns Island.
Please note: Fat Hen is closed for dinner
service on Sundays. Regular menu items will
not be available.
Fat and Healthy at Five
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G
oodwill Industries of Lower South
Carolina celebrated the Grand
Opening of its newest Job Link
Center on Johns Island Friday, June 8,
with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Tis expansion of Goodwills services
will open doors to brighter futures for
people in the Johns Island community.
Te Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took
place outside of the new Job Link Center,
located inside the Johns Island Goodwill
retail store at 1758 Main Road, and was
attended by County Councilman Vick
Rawls and various representatives from
the Johns Island community.
Goodwill entered into a partnership
with Trident Literacy in an efort to
streamline services for individuals in the
community. Often times the people
that access Goodwills job services are
also in need of Work Keys and Work
Core Employability Skills training,
both certifcation programs that will
be ofered by Adult Education through
the Summerville Job Link Center, said
Jim Hughes, VP, Mission Services for
Goodwill Industries.
Te Job Link Center will be open
to everyone in the community and, in
addition to the certifcation programs, will
ofer career coaching, job training and
other employment placement services.
When people have economic
independence, they tend to be happier,
more confdent and contribute more to
their community, said Hughes. It is
our mission to help every individual who
walks through the doors of our Job Link
Center in the Johns Island Goodwill
store.
Te Johns Island Goodwill is located at
1758 Main Road. For more information
about Goodwills programs and services,
please visit www.palmettogoodwill.org.
Providing the Link to Local Jobs
PROVI DED
Jim Hughes, Vic Rawls, Jay Mcelven, and Edward Carducci cut the ribbon in front of the new Johns Island Goodwill Job Link Center.
dolphins to fulfll their 20 pound fsh
quota per day, which is 5 percent of their
body weight. Research documents this
behavior going back more than 30 years,
but Hayes notes that these dolphins
adopted the technique because the area
they occupy along the Kiawah River is so
perfect for it. Visitors can witness strand
feeding all summer long, although the
peak months are September through
October.
One thing that Cuskley and Hayes
emphasize is the importance of the public
understanding this feeding behavior. Tey
realize that many people are looking for a
close encounter with these dolphins, but
following the animals along the banks of
the river prevents them from getting their
food.
It is essential to their survival that they
be able to feed in this area. When people
dont understand the behavior theyre
witnessing, it can cause them to endanger
it, says Hayes. One solution that the
Conservancy is working toward is placing
signage around the island, encouraging
onlookers to stay the recommended
50-150 feet away from the dolphins.
Unless we get educational materials
on why people should give them some
space, these negative encounters are going
to continue to happen, says Hayes.
For more information about the Johns
Island Conservancy and dolphin strand
feeding, visit www.jicsc.org or contact Colin
Cuskley at 801-1501.
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