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Kiawah explores plight ofdolphins, whales

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BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

uth Carolinas coast is home to myriad species of marine lifencluding the bottlenose dolphin (ursiops truncatus) andght whale (Eubalaena glacialis). Interest in both species isnd definitive information so hard to come by, it prompted theah Island Naturalists Group and the Kiawah Conservancy to

ule a presentation at the Sandcastle last April.ayne McFee, a conservationist with the National OceanicAtmospheric Administration Coastal Marine Mammalments department was happy to oblige.e bottlenose dolphin is very much at risk in the Lowcountry,

McFee. Tere are two estuary pods of dolphin, one at eachf Kiawah, for example, and the entire SC coast is dotted withr family units. What McFee called dolphin basics include:

1. Life span - Males: 40-45 years, Females: at least 50 years2. Length - Male: 8-13 ft., Female: 7-12 ft.3. A one-year gestation period results in calves weaned at

18-20 months at three year intervals4. Status of population: considered depletedTe fact estuary pods dont migrate provides some protection

from diseases passed along by pods that do, but South Carolina stillaverages 50 strandings each year according to McFee. However,there are other threats that affect both dolphins and whales.

1. Coastal development (construction in sensitive areas)2. Noise (shipping and construction many stranded

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here was yet another massive traffic

jam on Johns Island. Tis time,however, pedestrian traffic was

to blame as over 250 JI residents queuedto make the turn into the Johns IslandHigh School cafeteria. Representatives ofCharleston County Council and the Cityof Charleston had scheduled the June 20,2016 public meeting to discuss a proposedSales ax Referendum. It was the third ina series of meetings designed to pitch the cent sales and use tax increase, currentlytotaling 8.5 percent (e.g. Complete thePenny). Announcements led manyparticipants to believe their opinions

would help prioritize projects intended toimprove beleaguered JI roads.

People began arriving as early as 6 p.m.for the 6:30 p.m. confab, anxious to entertheir contact information at check in, and

win handouts like;1. A three page list of all funding

requests made to CCC (JI wasonly mentioned once).

2. A one page funding scenarioreflecting a short list of projects

which would move forward ifthe penny gets completed for atotal of $2.1 billion (JI was onlymentioned once).

3. A seven page form forcommenting on funding scenarioitems with room at the back foradding projects ala carte.

Te table in front of the door led to acavernous room. Tere were three pairs ofeasels on the far side with Jurassic sized


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Town of Kiawah

Town CouncilMeetingues, July 5, 2 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Planning CommissionMeeting

Wedn, July 6, 3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

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Disaster Awareness Daywell-attended, informative


he Seabrook Island Club playedhost to Disaster Awareness Dayfor the second consecutive year on

June 16, 2016. Maybe it was free lunch,door prizes, lots of giveaways or a raft ofintermittent raffles, but despite a beautifulday, the Island House may well have setan attendance record for DAD. Seabrookmayor pro tem John Gregg emceed theannual event, now in its tenth year. Andalthough attendance matters, somethingelse was very different this year.

Vendors had always been the focusand primary draw during past events.Participants would arrive at their leisure,visit booths and stay for any of multiplerounds of speakers peppered in wavesthroughout the schedule. Gregg turnedthe format on its head with attention

shifted to fewer governmental typepresenters from law enforcement, fire andemergency services. Local organizations

with vested interests in safety that haddone presentations in the past, stillparticipated, but on a panel at the endof the event. Te idea was an apparentsuccess, judging by the number of people

who stayed.Derrec Becker with the South Carolina

Emergency Management Division was thefirst to speak. He said, Im blown away by

how many people are here. Becker sharedstate level plans, including some of thechanges made since the hurricane Floyddebacle. Refugees from three states weretrying to use the same evacuation route,

which resulted in intolerable and unsafedelays his office has rectified.

Captain Robert Woods with the SCHighway Patrol got right to it, leadingoff with details of the evacuation plansin different areas of the Lowcountry.

Attendees had their pencils at the readywhen he said and the route for Seabrookand Kiawah (Johns Island and Wadmalaw,too) is:

Main road to route 17 17 SOUH to Jacksonboro R. 64 to Walterboro ake 321 to Olar Continue on 321 by turning right

to Denmark US 78 to Aiken, (the designated

Point of Safety after which youcan do what you want)

Woods went on to say early evacuationopened up some options, but waiting fora mandatory order would mean strictand enforced adherence to the designatedroute in an effort to prevent overlap withother areas and their plans. Waiting alsomeans the left lane of Betsy Kerrsion

would continue along Bohicket while theright lane would be routed along RiverRoad until it meets back up with MainRd. with its two lanes at the other end.Te inbound lane will not be used as partof the evacuation to allow emergencyaccess.

He stressed the following;1. Leave early or you will be at the

mercy of designated routes.2. Know your route.3. Manage your expectations

Tere are approximately 1.5million of your best friends in thearea and everyone will be trying toevacuate at the same time. You will

be inconvenienced if you wait for amandatory evacuation period, endof story, he said.

4. Respect mandatory evacuationorders.

Ryan Kunitzer, Battalion Chiefand Fire Marshal, and Marc Hankins,Battalion Chief with the St. Johns FireDistrict, amplified the point of respectingmandatory evacuations better thananyone. Do not stay here. Do not! Inthe event of a serious event, even fire andEmergency Medical Services will moveinland and will not be available. A laddertruck costs about $1 million and willbe evacuated as far inland as necessary/

possible. We will have to cut our way backin to get to you or before you try tocome home, said Kunitzer.

He continued saying once SJFDreturns, they will do damage assessments.SJFD does have a search and rescuecapacity. Kunitzer said SJFD was part ofa national network (SJFD went up to helpNY and NJ after hurricane Sandy) which

would be brought to bear. However, heemphasized the probability of delays.

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, before you can come back andexpectations may be unrealisticpatient. When you leave, shut off

ic and water. Get outdoor furniture

e (they can turn into projectiles) takegh medications to last you three [and/or] have your doctor call to the area you are evacuating to,u can renew your prescriptions, ifd, said Kunitzer.ked about an earthquake, KunitzerJFD follows pretty much the samecols as they do in a post hurricane

w up. He also said SJFD personnelot collect the personal information

ople who refused to leave. However,

to make the same point the suggestion wasmade to write identifying information onyour arm with a sharpie.

Melinda Walker from EMS echoedthe points made by SJFD and used hertime with the mic to recommend using aprogram called Smart911. Smart911 is anational service now available to residentsof Charleston County, Walker said. Tefree service allows participants to listPES, health conditions, medications,

emergency contacts, and vehicledescriptions, anything which might helpfirst responders with information a victimmay not be able to provide at the timeof service. Information entered will beavailable to dispatchers and will be passedalong to EMS personnel.

Live 5 News Chief MeteorologistBill Walsh wrapped up the formalperformances. His presentation broughtenough electricity with it to cureschizophrenia the old fashioned way,and broke the somber tone in the room.He connected well with the room andknew several attendees personally.Tey exchanged anecdotes of their long

standing experiences in the Lowcountryand promised to continue keeping theLowcountry informed. Te now famousfree lunch had a picnic theme withburgers, hot dogs and chicken sandwiches

with al l the fixings. Te panel discussion(mentioned above) followed and wrappedup the day.

For more information please contactyour local municipal officials or visit theirwebsites: Seabrook - townofseabrookisland.org - Kiawah - kiawahisland.org.

Charleston County Council held five public meeting to provide citizens the opportunityto comment on proposed funding scenarios/projects which would be supported by anincrease in the Sales and Use ax. One "Regional Improvement" contains a request

to create a four-lane highway from Bees Ferry to Betsy Kerrison Parkway on Johns Island.

Carefully omitted in this request is the expansion of Bohicket Road to a four-lane highway. ojustify this improvement, the state would conduct raffic Pattern Studies during the summermonths only, thus resulting in bias and inaccurate data/study. Does the excessive developmenton Johns Island, in addition to summer rentals at Kiawah, warrant a four-lane highway, givingdirect access to Kiawah and Seabrook?

Currently, South Street Partners have available almost 500 lots on Kiawah and hundredsof acres on Johns Island for development. Given the investment purchase price of almost halfa billion dollars, straight through access to Kiawah, supported by a public tax increase, wouldbe extremely attractive to their investment partners and developers. Was this always a part ofSouth Street Partners long-term strategy? Will the residents of Johns Island, who oppose thedemolition and destruction of the beauty of Bohicket Road into a four-lane highway, be forcedto face litigation similar to the Captain Sams Spit debacle, a 20-acre wildlife spit on Kiawah?

Reckless disregard for Kiawah, Johns Island, Bohicket Road and the natural beautysurrounding all of us should not be compromised by developers self interests and greed.

Oppose the four-lane highway on Bohicket Road to Betsy Kerrison Parkway by completingthe form on: http://roads.charlestoncounty.org/tax-ref.php. Vote no to the tax referendum on

November 8, 2016.Michael KenneyJohns Island

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hins are found to be deaf)ate change (less food/more competition)ase (morbillivirus and brucella often passed byating pods)aminants (plastics, marine debris and othericals)

ries (Dolphins taking bait off hooks/etition)and Ship raffic (boat/ship strikes)l feeding and harassment (dont feed theins)ons (mistaken for food and ingested)nants, continued McFee, are particularlyale dolphins are unable to dump toxins

which build up over time and may contributes. Females can dump toxins but it usually

ends up in the systems of their first born and again, maycontribute strandings. Whales have all of this to contendwith and more.

Right whales were assigned their common name becausethey were deemed the best species to hunt, beginning asearly as the era of tall ships, said McFee. Most species ofwhales sink like Moby Dick when killed, floating back tothe surface only after enough gases have built up to make

them buoyant. Right whales, however, stay on the surface,making them easier to harvest.Te trait contributed to reducing the right whale

population to just 300 individuals (originally estimated tobe 10,000). Although the population now stands at 500,the current trend still ends in extinction. Studying theproblem is the priority for McFee.

Te April presentation had originally been scheduledfor much earlier in the year. McFee was called away at thetime to cover an Unusual Mortality Event. Defining theterm was the darkest before the dawn portion of his visit.

McFee defined the term as;1. A marked increase in the magnitude or a marked

change in the nature of morbidity, mortality orstrandings when compared with prior records.

2. A temporal change in morbidity, mortality orstrandings occurring.

3. A spatial change in morbidity, mortality orstrandings occurring.

4. Te species, age, or sex composition of the affectedanimals is different than that of animals that arenormally affected.

5. Affected animals exhibit similar or unusualpathologic findings, behavior patterns, clinicalsigns, or general physical condition (e.g., blubberthickness).

6. Potentially significant morbidity, mortalityor stranding is observed in species, stocks orpopulations that are particularly vulnerable (e.g.,listed as depleted, threatened or endangered ordeclining).

Fortunately, the news isnt all bad. McFee is a memberof and/or works with several groups which are workingto make a difference. Te Sighting Advisory System hasbeen instituted to monitor marine animals in high densityareas. SAS is augmented with the Early Warning System.EWS is used to advise ships when there is activity in theirpath. Interested in helping whales and dolphins? Tere isplenty you can do.

1. Report strandings to (800) 922-5431 page (843)820-0612.

2. Do not push a live whale or dolphin back to the sea3. Do not feed dolphins4. Report illegal dolphin feeding to (843) 762-85925. Remove marine debris (rope, plastic, netting, etc.)

from the water and beaches

For more information contact NOAA or, sparingly, emailWayne McFee using the address [email protected].

Working Here. PHOTOBY KELLYBRAGG

renderings of the handouts, chaperoned byCCC staff. Te part ition to the adjoiningauditorium was closed and lunch tables

were stowed, but the room was filling fastand the line to get in wrapped aroundthe building. Eventually, people startedrolling out tables only to be informedit wasnt that kind of meeting. Its onlya brief presentation and then people aregoing to come around [and look at theeasels] said a CCC staffer, pointing.

Te auditorium was opened shortlyafter and speakers started 10 minutes laterthan planned.

Steve Tigpen introduced himselfas Director of Sales ax for CCC. Heexpressed his enthusiasm for the turnoutand said previous iterations of the meetinghad garnered only 20 people in NorthCharleston and 25 in West Ashley (andmaybe 35 at James Island several days later).Tigpen continued with a review of thehandouts and spent a little extra time onthe comment form. Te form can also becompleted online by visiting http://roads.charlestoncounty.org/tax-ref.php he said,and specific questions, can be emailedto [email protected]. He thanked everyone for coming andencouraged them to visit the displays [easels]and talk with the staff. His presentation hadtaken about 5 minutes, adding credenceto the idea this really wasnt that kind ofmeeting.

JI residents, who had paid for the fullhour with elected officials they rarely see,

werent going anywhere so soon afterarriving. Surprised murmurs grew to a fullon acclamation; attendees had questionsthey wanted public responses to, andorganizers felt compelled to indulge them.

CCC member Anna Johnson attemptedto gin up enthusiasm. Her greeting to themasses was apparently intended to solicita specific response. She didnt like whatshe heard the first time, so she asked againbefore saying, I understand you were ina little bit of a traffic jam [earlier today].Define little, interjected one attendee,

who seemed to know she meant MaybankRd. Johnson would go to say she knew it

was a problem but didnt mention why theproject wasnt listed in the handouts.

Representative Browns opponent forSC house district 116, Carrol ONeal,took advantage of the gathering to expresshis support for road improvements. He

was followed by Marvin Wagner, Cityof Charleston council member fromDistrict 5. Wagner gave S.C. Rep. Leon

Stavrinakis a nod for his long-termsupport of road improvements in theLowcountry. he then opened the floor toquestions. Organizers got more than theybargained for from a frustrated and well-informed JI crowd. Te first question wasabout the intersection of Ma in Rd/rt. 17.

Improving the intersection was the soleproject of interest to JI listed on meetinghandouts. However, since meetings ofCCC, the project had ballooned from anestimated $60 million designed to alleviatecongestion and mitigate flooding. Handoutsnow listed the project closer to $195 millionand included both the flyover and also

widening of Main/Bohicket from BeesFerry all the way to Betsy Kerrison. Wagnerconfirmed some version of the project was apriority. Asked why the Pitchfork wasntlisted, he responded the project [to alleviatecongestion at the intersection of Maybankand River roads] was already approved andunderway. Tere were several proposalsfrom the floor to put a moratorium onbuilding until infrastructure has a chance tocatch up to development.

Te sales tax was for I-526 and nowthat we know were not getting that, whatis the money for and how do we get the$420 million previously allocated [tothe Lowcountry], asked an unidentified

JI resident. Charleston Mayor Johnecklenburg tagged in to the meeting toaddress the sensitive question. Te Stateransportation Infrastructure Bankrecently nixed completion of I-526,acknowledged the mayor adding, if

we dont get that money [$420 million]were screwed. Te flyover is critical.Improvements to Maybank are critical,he reassured the crowd. He recommendedcontacting both the SIB and CCC tohelp secure the $420 million.

Te newly elected mayor answered therest of the question saying CARA is onlife support and if we dont support it, there

will never be stops here on JI. He endearedhimself to organizers and attendees alike

when he added I dont know if you want meto be the one to answer these [questions],he grinned to hearty chuckles. But heheld the floor all the same, just asking tobe polite. ecklenburg really was on a rolland connecting with the room in a wayappreciated by one resident in particular.

JI resident Amanda Mandy Coffeywas one of several to tell the mayor, wedont feel like were represented very

well and youre the best person to help,to wild cheers and applause. Coffey wasframing her concerns about unbridleddevelopment on JI. Mayor ecklenburg

responded, saying there would be noexpansion beyond the Urban GrowthBoundary as currently defined for JI.

Jessica Cervantes, also a JI resident waspuzzled because she couldnt reconcilesome of the projects being discussed withthe handouts. If these projects arentspecifically listed, I wont support it [salestax increase].

Tere were 18 public questions/comments in all. Some additionalhighlights include:

1. Mayor ecklenburg said he hasalready requested police to assist incongested areas until some of theseprojects come to fruition.

2. Byron Saunders said wideningMain all the way to Betsy Kerrisonwasnt needed and d idnt help J Iresidents. He said the same thingabout the cross island parkwayor greenway, an endeavorsupported by the own of Kiawahwhich would bisect JI. His father,Civil Rights icon Bill Saunders,added, Storms are being usedagain to build new roads. Mostof the people on Johns and

Wadmalaw don't have a ny placeto go. We want to establish JohnsIsland High School as a shelter.

3. Steve Harris, Chairman of thenewly formed Johns IslandCommunity Association sayshis nascent group has severalpriorities. Tey intend to;

a. Float the idea of a Johns Islandconnector (similar to JamesIsland), providing a third route

off JI.b. A moratorium on the

construction of new homesc. Widening Maybank to four

lanes4. Seabrook resident Sue Holloman

suggested an impact fee ondevelopers

Te meeting wound down with SteveTigpen back at the helm. He closed themeeting the same way he opened it andstressed the importance of registeringyour priorities by visiting the web addresshttp://roads.charlestoncounty.org/tax-ref.php and/or sending specific questionsto email address [email protected]. Te June 27deadline will have passed by the time youread this. Requests to extend the commentperiod have already been received by CCCstaff.

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Johns Island residenbrings Scout &

Mollys to FreshfieldsN E W F A S H I O N B O U T I Q U E

O P E N S I N T H E V I L L A G E

BY JENNIFER TUOHYThe Island Connection Editor

Last Saturday, June 25, Scout &Mollys celebrated the grand openingof its newest franchise, right here

on Kiawah Island. Te 960 square footboutique, located at 458 Freshfields Drive,offers upscale designer womens clothingas well as original chic designs.

Scout & Molly's Kiawah is a shoppingdestination where our customers can findthe latest fashion trends from casual totimeless, owner Erica Maldonado said.You can look for the perfect designerlabel or find that just right accessory, all

while being treated to a relaxed shoppingenvironment and the absolute best incustomer service.

Scout & Mollys, based in Raleigh, NC,launched in 2002 and was the dream ofentrepreneur Lisa Kornstein. Maldonado,

who had always wanted to own her own

store, was drawn to Kornsteins conceptand decided to open the first franchise inthe Charleston-area.

Ive always wanted to open up myown clothing store and throughout theyears I had that in the back of my mind,Maldonado said. I tried to do a cupcakestore and online selling, but then Idecided I wanted to look into a franchise.My fiance was researching as well and hecame across Scout & Mollys. I looked intoit and just fell in love with the concept. Ilove everything about it.

Maldonado spent a year searching forthe perfect location to open her store,before deciding on Kiawah.

We saw how much it was growing anddecided it was the perfect place, she said.

Maldonado, who is originally fromBrooklyn, NY, has lived in Charlestonsince 2008. She and her fiance live on

Johns Island.I love Charleston, she said. Tis is

where I believe Im going to live for the

most of life.Te store has been open since May 21,2016. Maldonado says the first few weeksof business have been great.

Its been amazing, better than what Ithought it would be. Sales are good andIm very proud of how everythings beengoing.

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Freshfields Village welcomesnew stores, restaurant

S C O U T & M O L L Y S , T R S C A R M E N , K I A WA H N A I L S T U D I O ,

D O L I T T L E S A N D F U J I S U S H I B A R A N D G R I L L W I L L

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y this fall, Freshfields Village willbe home to four new storesScout& Mollys, rs Carmen, KiawahStudio, and Dolittlesand a newrant, Fuji Sushi Bar and Grill.additions to Freshfields Villages

y vibrant shopping and dining sceneght the villages commitment torting local and regional businesses.

the retail stores will openghout the summer, the restaurantollow with a fall opening.mplimenting Freshfields Villagesof womens clothing boutiques:& Molly's is a destination for

s transcending woman who goes tohat special little something thatll fitght. Its boutiques are merchandiseda simple rule in mind: No style fitsn an effort to maintain individualitydressing in the latest trends. Te

shop will be located at 458 FreshfieldsDrive and is now open.

At rs Carmen, shoppers will findapparel, accessories and shoes fromdesigners such as Nicole Miller, Joie andBCBGMAXAZRIA. Tis will be thestores second location in the area, withthe original boutique on James Island. TeFreshfields Village shop will be located at615 Freshfields Drive, and is expected toopen in July. More information can befound at trescarmen.com.

Kiawah Nail Studio will provide a fullservice nail salon with manicures andpedicures. Te relaxing and refreshingenvironment will offer an elegant andprofessional treatment tailored to meetthe customers needs. Te nail studio willbe located at 205 Gardeners Circle and isslated to open by July 1.

Dolittles, a Charleston based

company, will offer quality pet productsincluding food, toys, collars and leashes,beds and more. Te shop will also havea self-service pet bathing room. Dolittle'sis focused on finding solutions for thelittle problems that arise in life with catsand dogs. Having more than 20 yearsof experience in the industry, the staffis equipped to help customers providethe best for their pets. Located at 352Freshfields Drive, the Freshfields Villagestore will be Dolittles third location inthe Lowcountry, and is expected to openby July 1. More information can be foundat www.dolittles.com.

We are pleased to introduce thesenew additions to Freshfields Village,says President of Northwood Retail,

Ward Kampf. Not only are we excited toprovide the Kiawah shopper with a uniquemix of quality local and regional retailers,

but also some of the latest curated foodofferings that broaden Freshfields diversedining options.

With these additions, FreshfieldsVillage features almost 30 differentstores for one of the Lowcountrys mostextensive, well curated shopping, lodgingand dining experiences, with more tocome throughout 2016. Complementingthe new retail offerings, Mount Pleasantbased Fuji Sushi Bar and Grill is slated toopen its third area location in the villagethis fall.

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Watch the creativeart process live

BY MONIQUE SPORNFor The Island Connection

ome and celebrate IndependenceDay with Seabrook Island artists.Te Seabrook Island Artist Guild

ost an opening day reception at theook Lake House on Friday, July 1,m. Te show will continue through

day, July 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.me and experience the creativess live. alented artists inaand, Bob Lefevre and Garyelman will be painting during theon Saturday. inas, Bobs and

s paintings are exhibited in severaleston art galleries and can beed there.is is one of the biggest shows of thefor the many talented and prizedof the Seabrook Island Artists Guild.erse mix of media will be offerediew and purchase: oil paintings,colors, pastels, etchings, mixed, photography, beaded serving pieceshina sets, and other crafts.

AG includes over 100 members fromook Island, Kiawah Island and Johns. For more information on the Guilds workshops and membership, visitokislandartistguild.com Gary Kunkelman

Kunkelman strives tocapture Lowcountrys

luminosityBY MONIQUE SPORNFor The Island Connection

Seabrook Island artistGary Kunkelman worksin oils and pastels in a

variety of subject areas stilllife, portraiture, marine artand, increasingly, landscapes.Te Lowcountrys beautyand amazing quality of lightare magnets for painters, hesays. Tere's a special clarityand luminosity here that youdont find in many otherplaces."

Gary and wife Kathymoved to Seabrook full-timein 2014, after he retired fromPenn States Berks College.He says that while he hadwanted to be a painter fromhis earliest years, life movedin another direction. Aftera 20-plus year career injournalism and advertising,he was hired by Penn State toteach professional writing.

It was pure luck that I fell into teachingstudio painting at Penn State, he explains."Te head of the art department saw someof my paintings in an exhibit and said,

You need to be teaching painting. Tatturned me in a direction I never seriouslythought possible.

Kunkelman studied for nearly a decadewith marine artist Jack Coggins and at thePennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Helists as influences a number of Americanpainters from the late 19th and early 20thcentury, including William Merrit Chase,Robert Henri and Arthur B. Davies.

For the past few years, Kunkelmanhas been working on a project begun bya Pennsylvania Academy faculty memberto recreate the depth and luminosity ofthe Masters using modern materials andmethods. Spontaneity and directness

have defined painting since the time of theImpressionists, he explains, and thatspretty much the opposite of the Masters

methodical and even plodding approach.Te goal is to recapture their fire in thepainting without exotic ingredients likepulverized gemstones and without takingyears to finish a canvas.

Tis experience has colored his styleas he works to combine elements fromthese two very different approaches inhis own paintings. He says, Tats verymuch a work in progress. Kunkelman iseducation vice president of the SeabrookIsland Artist Guild. He teaches oil andpastel painting and is represented byStudio 151 in Charleston.

Te July 2016 Artist of the Monthexhibit of the Seabrook Island ArtistGuild will feature oil and pastel paintingsby Gary Kunkelman. A sample of his artwill be displayed during the entire monthof July in the Lake House gallery. All arecordially invited.

LowCountry Still Life, by Gary Kunkelman


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Microsoft has been pushing the"upgrade" to Windows 10really hard these last few weeks,

actually the past several months. But witha date in late July looming as the finalcut-off for a free "upgrade," the reminders,pop-ups and downright pushiness havegone into warpdrive.

If considering the upgrade, or if youhave already done it, make sure to "opt-out" of all the wonderful (sarcastic here)things Microsoft has opted you into, suchas allowing your laptop to send everykeystroke you make to them and sendanonymous data about basically every

website/ document/ print job you do.Here is a website that can guide you

through doing the job: https://fix10.isleaked.com/.

Some "geeks" have taken a laptop and

tried to make it not phone home, andit does not seem possible. Regardless ofhow many places you opt-out, Microsofthas embedded in the operating system a

way to send some sort of data home. Inthe case of newer laptop, it's built into thehardware and cannot be turned off.

So, do I recommend Windows 10 withthe upgrade date of July 28? It dependson whether you are buying brand new orupgrading an existing laptop/desktop. Ifbrand new and buying locally, you reallyhave no choice. Its Windows 10 or buy

Mac (Apple), that's about it. Opt-out ofthe things you can and then enjoy.

Windows 10 is actually a decentoperating system and is easy to manage.

It has lots of cool "apps" and can makelife easier if you don't care much aboutyour privacy. If you disable most privacysettings that follow/listen, then someof the "cool" items are disabled, but theoperating system still functions quite

well, except when Microsoft sends out anupdate that messes with stuff.

If you are considering upgrading anexisting laptop/desktop from 7/8.1, I

would caution against it. Te 10 OS isnot made to run its best on older modelsand has been known to either make themunusable or very slow after the "upgrade."In the best of worlds, you have traded avery good OS (in the case of 7) for an OKOS that spies on you. Windows 7 will besupported by Microsoft until 2020 and8.1 is 2023 (I think). By that time, whoknows what will be available?

Next column, no more 10! Lots ofgood info on other products and how tostay safe on the 'net.

I look forward to some good questionsand helping you out. If you need immediateassistance, you can always call Rent A Bobat 843-822-7794 or at [email protected].

Windows 10 is here, or is it?BY BOB HOOPER

For The Island Connection

Celebrate Americasbirthday with the South

Carolina Aquarium

BY KRISTA RITTERHOFFFor The Island Connection

hinking of celebrating thisIndependence Day out on thetown? Looking for a great view

eworks and delicious food withoutassle of lighting up the grill? Tenno further than the South Carolinaiums Sea Stars and Stripesation for patriotic holiday fun. Tish of July, join the South Carolina

ium in celebrating Americasday with some fishy friends and enjoyst seat in town to watch the famousrks over the scenic Charleston

or.a Stars and Stripes will be held at theCarolina Aquarium from 7-10 p.m.,. All-inclusive ticket prices are $60ults and $30 for children (children2 years old are free) and include

sion to the aquarium. Memberse a $5 discount on tickets. Tis isular sell out event, so make sure tour tickets soon. o purchase tickets,scaquarium.org or call 843-577-(3474).

a Stars and Stripes, a Good Catchis serving up delicious and

nable seafood as well as family fun.

Indulge in a Lowcountry boil, a localfavorite and a staple of Charlestons famouscuisine, while also helping to supportlocal fisheries in an environmentallyfriendly and responsible way. Te menualso includes barbecue, a classic summerstaple that no Fourth of July party wouldbe complete without. As you eat, enjoy afront row seat to the fireworks over the

Charleston Harbor. All-inclusive ticketsto the event also include admission tothe aquarium where you can enjoy manyamazing exhibits while you escape fromthe summer heat.

Tis is the only Fourth of July party intown where you can catch a glimpse of analbino alligator, hang out with Caretta theloggerhead sea turtle and have a hands-onexperience with stingrays. Sea Stars andStripes is also a great opportunity to seecute and curious red ruffed lemurs and therest of the animals in Madagascar Journeybefore they leave the aquarium at the endof the summer. Tese amazing and exoticanimals are leaving to make room for Sea

urtle Recovery, a new exhibit which willbe breaking ground this fall.

reworks over Charleston Harbor from the South Carolina Aquarium during the Sea

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Into the Landof Pasaquan

T I N Y B U E N A V I S T A , G E O R G I A

P R O V I D E S U N I Q U E I N S I G H T I N T O

T H E I N T U I T I V E A R T I S T I C P R O C E S S

BY CAROL ANTMANFor The Island Connection

Eddie Owens Martin was deathlysick. His days being a young hustlerin 1930s New York were catching

up with him. I was just coughin andheavinlike I was cleansin myself ofmy past. And durin the worst nightof all, when I thought I had died, my

spirit seemed to leave my body and Iencountered this vision of a great big mansittin there like some kinda god, witharms big around as watermelons... . Andhe said to me, If you follow my spirit,then you can go, he told biographerom Patterson.

Visions instructed him to start a newreligion, Pasaquoyanism, to change hisname to St. EOM. Youre an artist,voices said. I really didnt ever know

what I wanted to be in life until I began todabble in the arts and learned to dependon that inner voice . Soon paintingsof Mayan temples, bizarre landscapesand ancient civilizations filled his squalid

apartment. His image changed from slickto mystic, a guru without followers. Histribal robes and coiled long, spindly locksadded to his allure as he became a popularfortune teller.

Hed run away from the family farmoutside of tiny Buena Vista, Georgia

when he was just 14 years old. I threwmyself on the mercy of the world, hedsaid about leaving an abusive father and acommunity that labeled him as different.Ten, at age 49, the spirits told him tomove back to the now-vacant family farmand begin building his legacy: the Landof Pasaquan.

I never had any overall plan. All I knew

was that I could see these designs in mymind I hadnt ever built nothin before.I was experimentin. Peaking throughthe woods, townspeople were astonishedand mystified as Eddie created 900 feet ofmasonry fences emblazoned with weirdand risqu images, psychedelic totems,decorative walkways, sculptures, a danceplatform, murals and fanciful copulas.Hammered tin embellishments turned

the modest farmhouse into a temple. Hetoiled relentlessly, mostly alone, for 30years. He funded the construction withincome from fortune telling. One of hisregular customers was Plains residentMiss Lillian Carter.

Rumors of trained rattlesnakes kept outinterlopers. eenagers dared each other togo in. One of them, Fred Fussell, took thedare. He came to get his fortune read andleft with a fascination that lasted 30 years.Fred was among the first to recognizethe value of St. EOMs creation and thepossibilities it brought to the region.

When Eddie died by suicide in 1986, Fredand his neighbors founded the PasaquanPreservation Society. Years of struggling tofind funding finally attracted the KohlerFoundation. It has spent three years andmillions of dollars to restore it: everythingfrom stabilizing foundations to bringingthe vibrant artwork back to life, the largestand most complex project the Foundation

ever undertook. Its beyond our wildestdreams. Wed tried every avenue we couldthink of, Fred says.

Michael McFalls led Columbus StateUniversitys collaboration during therestoration work and will direct theproject as the college takes responsibilityfor its future preservation. Te vision isto to give visitors a unique insight intothe intuitive artistic process throughdiverse programming, interdisciplinary

workshops, lectures, seminars, retreats,and performances, which challengeestablished ideas about the arts. Weenvision Pasaquan becoming a culturallyenriching leaderwhile assisting in

economic development.Buena Vista, GA, population 2,000,

could use some economic development.Tere are hardly any restaurants. Te oneB&B is looking for a buyer. Michael saysthat the town is coming around to theidea of Pasaquan being an opportunity.Tey recognize the genius in theirbackyard. Its a slow process.

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Kohler Foundation: kohlerfoundation.orgPasaquan tour information and links to digital images: art.columbusstate.edu/pasaquan.php

here to staysign-of-the-dove.com a small B&B in Buena VistaIn Americus, 25 miles away: www.windsor-americus.com

Richland Rum: richlandrum.comChocolate South: chocolatesouth.com

he Avian Conservation Center/Center for Birds of Prey marks 25years of avian science and wildlife

conservation this year, and to celebrate, itspopular annual fundraiser will return toits campus on Saturday, Oct. 15, for Wildat Wingswood 2016.

Wild at Wingswood 2016 will beenhanced by a wonderful variety of livebirds of prey including hawks, falcons, kitesand owls. Nestled against the incredible

backdrop that is the natural beauty of theLowcountry, guests will relish each aspectof the evenings activities, from ampledining options and premium open bar, toexclusive, handpicked auction items.

Admission is $125, with ticketsavailable in August. Private bustransportation to and from convenientlocations around Charleston will bemade available to guests for an additionalnominal fee. o be included on the 25thanniversary reservation list, contact theCenter for Birds of Prey at 843-971-7474.

A limited number of event sponsorshipsare still available.

Te center is located on Highway 17North, just 16 miles north of Charleston.Open to the public on Tursdays,Fridays and Saturdays, visitors enjoyexpertly guided walking tours and flightdemonstrations featuring an excitingarray of falcons, hawks, owls and otherbirds of prey. Admission to the center is$15 for adults, $10 for youth (ages 6-17)

and free for children younger than 6.If seeking help with an injured bird

of prey or shore bird, please contact thecenter from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mondaythrough Sunday.

For more information, visitthecenterforbirdsofprey.org, call843.971.7474 or like the Center for Birdsof Prey on Facebook at facebook.com/scbirdsofprey.

Wild at Wingswoodto benefit Birds of

Prey CenterBY KARA BALE

For The Island Connection

t even any signs directing visitorsremote art environment. In nearby

and though, entrepreneurs havequick to sense opportunity and raisemic development money. A shiny

distillery dominates the still-shabbytown. Te sugar canes provenanceup the road making them the only

rum manufacturer with their ownTe high quality sipping rum is

buted as far away as Europe. Amy

us moved her artisanal Chocolatefrom Atlanta and is gearing up to

gourmet rum balls. Regional artistsing enticed by the low cost of livingogressive ideas. Its an ironic outcome. EOM who bragged of being too

bold and brazen for them people that runthe art world. Nonetheless, he createdone of the most significant intuitive artsenvironments in the country. On October22, 2016, Pasaquan will reopen to thepublic with great fanfare. St. EOMs spirit

will certainly be in attendance.

Roadtrips Charleston highlightsinteresting destinations within a few hoursdrive of Charleston, S.C. as well as more far

flung locales. Carol Antmans wanderlust isdriven by a passion for outdoor adventure,artistic experiences, cultural insights andchallenging travel. For hot links, photographsand previous columns or to make comments

please see peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com.


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Village Farmers Marketery Monday through Aug. 29.

dge GroupLa ke House. Te Mondayp needs new players. For more please contact Ilse Calcagno

317.

aysPracticee 2nd, 3rd, and 4th uesday

h. Located at Te Lakeprey 2. [email protected].

eon County Bookmobile comess Village on the first uesdayth from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

obile will be parked in the lotes and Java Java.

esdaysYogase and Shine Yoga with Pattimerly known at Gentle Flow

nd Shine Yoga is an all-levelssed around finding your dayst up yourself for success and bee.

sor Pickleballp.m. at St. Christophersurther information, please

contact Mary orello at 843.768.0056.

SaturdaysHomegrown9 a.m. 1 p.m. New summer openinghours! Johns Island Farmers Market. EveryTird Saturday at 3546 Maybank HighwayJohns Island. For more information, visitwww.johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.

2016 Sea Island Cars and Coffee9 - 11 a.m. Te third Saturday each monthat Freshfields Village.

SundaysSunday Afternoon MatineesTe Lake House hosts Sunday Matineesat 1 p.m. in the Live Oak Hall. You arewelcome to bring your favorite snacks orrefreshments. Water and popcorn will beprovided.

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Independence Day Art Exhibit,Demonstration & Sale5 - 7 p.m., opening reception at Te LakeHouse, Seabrook Island

Music on the Green6 - 9 p.m. Java headlines the freeFreshfields concert. Java has performedwith artists like Earth Wind & Fire,Chicago, Anthony Hamilton and manymore. eastcoastentertainment.com/artist/java-band

SATURDAY, JULY 2

Independence Day Art Exhibit,Demonstration & Sale10 - 4 p.m. Te Seabrook Island ArtistsGuild event will showcase a wide selectionof fine art in different mediums capturingthe beauty of the Lowcountry. Craftsartists will be offering their uniquecreations as well. Several of the exhibitingartists who display in Charleston galleries,will be painting live at the event onSaturday. Tis is a unique opportunityto see great art, purchase original piecesand experience the creative process.seabrookislandartistguild.com

Red Hot Art Show at Bohicket Mari na11 a.m. till 7:30 p.m. Beautiful artworkand photography by award winning artistslocal and out of state will be on display atodd & Huff Art Center

Fourth of July 5K Walk/Run8 a.m.Start/Finish - Te Lake House,Seabrook.

SUNDAY, JULY 3

ri It Kids riathlon8 a.m., at Te La ke House, SeabrookIsland

Independence Day Concert andFireworksCharleston Symphony Orchestras Brass

Ensemble and vocalist Leah Edwardsperform a concert featuring patriotic musicfrom the silver screen and Broadway. Teperformance will take place immediatelyin front of the golf driving range at theSeabrook Island Club. Te Ensemblesperformance starts at 8:15, fireworks at9:15. Sponsored by the own of Seabrook.Seabrook Island Club Driving Range.Raindate: uesday, July 5. In the eventof inclement weather on July 5, theSymphony will perform at Holy SpiritCatholic Church at 7 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 4

Fourth of July

Seabrook Island Fourth of July Parade9:30 a.m. Seabrook Island Road Loop.Immediately following the Parade is aFamily Fun Celebration including a slide,music and hot dogs.

Sand Sculpting Contest1:30 - 3 p.m., Kiawah Resort. Temes willbe Most Patriotic and Most Creative.Judging will begin promptly at 3:15pm.

Complimentary.

Kiawah Resort Bike Parade5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Parade decorations willbe available at 5:30 p.m. on Sea ForestDrive near the East Beach Village. Paradestarts at 6:15 p.m. Te Kiawah IslandFire Department will lead followed by

Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross. Te routeleads participants down Sea Forest Drive,from the East Beach Village and finishesat Night Heron Park. For add itionalinformation, please contact the Heron ParkNature Center at 843.768.6001.

Independence Festival,Fireworks in the Park6 - 10 p.m., Night Heron Park. Festivitiesinclude live music, tye dye, face painting,train rides, carnival games, and muchmore! Food will be served until 9:30 p.m.Fireworks at 10 p.m. Raindate: July 5.

TUESDAY, JULY 5

Conservation Matters & DiscoverySeries: Birds of Prey & Serpentarium6 - 8 p.m. at Night Heron Park. Join theKiawah Conservancy and KIGR NatureProgram for presentations from the C enterfor Birds of Prey and the Edisto IslandSerpentarium. Admission is free, blanketsor chairs are recommended. Co-sponsoredby the Kiawah Conservancy and KiawahIsland Golf Resorts Nature Program. Noreservations are necessary.

Childrens Summer Movie: Hotelransylvania 2.2 p.m. Johns Island Regional Library.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

Starlight Cinema: Minions

8:30 p.m., free movie at Freshfields Villageon the green. Minions get their very ownspin-off in this su mmer tent-pole fromUniversal Pictures. Pierre Coffin and KyleBalda co-direct this animated comedyfeaturing the voices of Sandra Bullock andJon Hamm.

Charleston Battery vs Rangers FCInternational exhibition soccer match.Gates: 5 p.m. Kick-Off: 7 p.m. at MUSCHealth Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island Dr,Charleston. Te Glasgow Rangers aretraveling 3,800 miles from Scotland toCharleston, SC to play their only NorthAmerican game in 2016. ickets are $35- $70 at www.etix.com/ticket/p/2253167/rangers-fc--charleston-musc-health-stadium, or by calling 843-971-GOAL(4625).

THURSDAY, JULY 7

Yappy HourDog owners are invited to pick up mansbest friend after work and join thehappy hour fun at James Island CountyPark. Yappy Hour features live music

and beverages for sale in the off-leashdog park. Music will be provided byReturn of the Mac from 4 8 p.m. Freewith park admission. 843-795-4386,CharlestonCountyParks.com.

Knit and Purl: A Casual Knitting Group5-6:30 p.m. Johns Island Regional Library.

Bring your knitting materials and join useach month to knit with fellow crafters. Allskill levels welcome

FRIDAY, JULY 8

Music on the Green6 - 9 p.m. Hot Sauce performs at thisfree concert on Frehfields Village Green.Tis killer band of musicians, not onlyknow how to bring the party, but moreimportantly, bring an even better showto every gig they play. High energy stagepresence and crowd interaction assuresa great time for everyone. Teir wideselection will feature dance, rock, funk,and top 40 tunes. eastcoastentertainment.com/artist/Hot_Sauce

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Johns Island Regional Library SaturdayMovie2 p.m. Zootopia. Rated PG; 108 minutes.

MONDAY, JULY 11

Freshfields Farmers Market

4 - 8 p.m. Te annual FreshfieldsVillage Farmers Market, located on theVillage Green features organic produce,local products and handmade crafts.freshfieldsvillage.com

Caleb Alexander:Te New Generation of Magic

2 p.m., Johns Island Regional Library.

TUESDAY, JULY 12

Childrens Summer Movie: Te GoodDinosaur2 p.m. Johns Island Regional Library.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Starlight Cinema: Goosebumps8:30 p.m. A free movie on the g reen atFreshfields. Jack Black stars as acclaimedGoosebumps writer R.L. Stine in thisfeature-film adaptation of the popular YAbook series.

THURSDAY, JULY 14

6 p.m. Sokol Blosser of Oregon astingat FortyEightSokol Blosser, a family-operated winery inthe Dundee Hills of Oregon, was one ofthe original vineyards and winemakers inOregon, planting their first Pinot Noirin 1971. Now, Sokol Blosser makes someof the worlds best and most sought afterPinot Noirs as well as a full portfolio

of white wines including rare varietals.Tis tasting will feature a selection ofboth red and white Sokol Blosser wines.Complimentary, no reservation isnecessary.

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r. Heidi Steinkamps passion formedicine and helping others wassparked by her mother who was a

registered nurse and her father who wasleft paralyzed from the waist down aftercontracting polio prior to the developmentof a vaccine.

Born in 1980 to older parents, theyoungest of three siblings, Heidi wasraised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attendedthe Ohio State University from which shegraduated with two Bachelor degrees inMicrobiology and Chemistry. She movedto the San Francisco Bay area where sheworked for a research lab at UC Berkeleyfor two years. While working at the lab,Heidi had a very charismatic boss, aMacArthur Genius Award recipient, whoinspired her to obtain a degree in dental

medicine and pursue a PhD in parasiticdiseases.

Heidi has always been very involvedas a volunteer and an activist. In college,along with one of her best friends androommate, who now runs a poverty center,she founded a club whose objective was tolet students experience diversity. Te clubbrought speakers from different culturesand ethnic groups, who spoke about theirtraditions and the experiences in theUS. Te club also organized childrensactivities for the greater Columbus AfricanAmerican festival. Among other things,Heidi volunteered with an all-womensHabitat for Humanity crew and was also

heavily involved with Womens Healthwhile an undergraduate at Ohio State.

As a post doctorate research fellow

at MUSC, Dr. Steinkamp got involvedwith volunteering at the Our Lady ofMercy Community Outreachs WellnessCenter because she wanted to give backto the community and because she missedworking with patients. Volunteering withthe dental clinic has been very rewarding.Te patients are very appreciative. Shealso enjoyed working with the WellnessCenter staff. Dr. Howard is an incredibleperson. He is very committed to thewellbeing of his patients.

Dr. Steinkamp encourages everyoneto get involved. When you volunteer,there is no rush or stress, you can reallytake your time to help your patients andprovide them with a good experience withminimal pain. Dr. Steinkamp will bereturning back to Ohio this June to begin

residency training in pediatric dentistryat Ohio State/Nationwide ChildrensHospital. However, she plans to maintainher SC dental license so that she cancontinue to volunteer at Our Lady ofMercy Community Outreach when shecomes back to visit Charleston.

Volunteer Spotlight is a column in TeIsland Connection highlighting membersof the community who give their timeto help others. If you know of a volunteerwho deserves the spotlight email [email protected]. If you d like toget involved with Our Lady of MercyCommunity Outreach and make a positivechange in someones life contact MariaGurovich via phone 843.559.4109 or [email protected].

Heidi Steinkamp

daily volunteer spotlight

BY MARIA GUROVICHFor The Island Connection

uthern Season, the nationallyecognized gourmet specialty foodnd gift retailer headquartered inel Hill, announced last week thatclosing its Mount Pleasant store.erly Restaurant, as well in-store fresh

ervices and the Cooking School, aretoo.

e aste of Southern Season storewntown Charleston remains open.ern Season will concentrate itsces on the opening of multiple newof Southern Season stores across

outheast over the next 36 months.ern Season also closed its large

mond store in April.ilding off its successful0-square-foot flagship store inel Hill, and following the trendail store size, Southern Season hasped a smaller store concept whichoven to a big success for consumers

or the company. aste of Southernn stores are open on Market Streetarleston and at Cameron Village in

gh. A third small-format store willsoon at Biltmore Village in Asheville,he company has plans to open twoonal aste of Southern Season storesuthern Pines and Wilmington overxt few months.

was apparent to the company that thet Pleasant store was too large and

xpensive to keep open. Te decision

to close this store was made after carefulconsideration of the long-term financialperformance of this location. Eligible storeteam members are being offered the optionto transfer to other Southern Season stores.eam members who choose not to transfer

will be offered a separation package.We thank our valued Mount Pleasant

store customers for their loyalty for nearlythree years, said Southern Season PresidentDave Herman. We look forward to seeingthem over the next week at our storewidesale and invite them to continue to shopwith us online (southernseason.com) andat our downtown aste of Southern Seasonstore.

Digital eCommerce StoreSouthern Season is also making a

significant investment this yere-launchingits Digital eCommerce store, to allowcustomers to order from the 80,000 itemscarried in-store.

Te new Digital eCommerce store willnot only be easy to use, but will bring theexcitement of our brand to new marketsand will drive in-store sales by allowingcustomers in our aste of Southern Seasonstores to place orders on site for all theitems we sell in our larger stores and havethem delivered to their home overnight,according to Brian Fauver, Senior VicePresident.

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World record attempted for the WorldsLargest Swimming Lesson

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

B O U T L E A R N I N G T O S W I M AT C H A R L E S T O N C O U N T Y W AT E R PA R K S

On Friday, June 24, 2016, tens of thousands of kidsand adults at aquatic facilities around the worldunited for the seventh year in a row in an attempt

a new Guinness World Record. Te global recordpt for Te Worlds Largest Swimming Lessonplace at an estimated 500 locations over the coursehours on June 24. Te Charleston County Park

Recreation Commission (CCPRC) participated byng special one-time swimming lessons to over 100ered summer camp participants at area waterparks.Charleston County, official host location facilities

e WLSL event on June 24 included Splash Islandrpark in Mount Pleasant, Splash Zone Waterpark onIsland, and Whirlin Waters Adventure Waterpark

orth Charleston. Select children participating inRC summer camps took part in an effort to raiseness about the importance of learning to swim.ce its inception, more than 155,000 children andhave participated in WLSL lessons, generating

than half a billion media impressions about themportance of learning to swim. Te 2015 WLSLincluded 38,170 participants from 22 countries.

national WLSL organization will collect recordshotography from all organizations that participated

in the 2016 event, for submission later this summer to

the Guinness World Record organization for review todetermine if a new record was in fact set.ragically, drowning remains the leading cause of

unintended, injury related death for children ages 1-4,and the second leading cause of accidental death forchildren under 14. Research shows participation in formalswimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by88% among children aged 1 to 4, yet many kids do notreceive formal swimming or water safety training. Te

World's Largest Swimming Lesson was created to serveas a platform to help local community aquatic facilitiesand the many different national, regional and statewide

water safety and drowning prevention organizations

work together to tell this important story on a local andnational level.

CCPRC encourages area residents to visitSwimSafeLowcountry.com for information aboutaccessible and affordable swimming lessons and watersafety instruction in the area, offered on a year-round basis.

While CCPRC does not offer formal public swimminglessons, the organization does operate a portableswimming pool in which Odyssey Summer Campersat CCPRC sites in McClellanville, Johns Island, andHollywood all learn basic swimming skills each summer.

CCPRC's non-profit partner, Te Parklands Foundation,also raises funds through Te Genesis Project to buildpermanent swimming pools in these three areas, whichcurrently do not have public pools easily accessible forswimming lessons. Jennifer Holmes, the mother ofdrowning victim and Genesis Project namesake GenesisHolmes, was on hand at Splash Island June 24 to watchthe lesson with her nephew, who participated.

For more information on Te Genesis Project andhow to help build pools in rural Charleston County, visitTeParklandsFoundation.org. For more information aboutTe Worlds Largest Swimming Lesson visit WLSL.org.

BY SARAH REYNOLDSFor The Island Connection


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