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Kiawah expands

forensic auditBY GREGG BRAGG

The Island Connection Staff Writer

he own of Kiawah Island heldan executive session on June 15to review initial findings from the

forensic audit it had commissioned. Teresulting motion was an expansion of thescope of the investigation to go back to2013, as well as looking at 2015 year todate and 2014, specifically in regard topayroll.

Te agenda for a second executivesession, scheduled for July 10, was initiallypublicised to discuss the investigationof financial allegations and receive legaladvice on the same. However on July 9 atapproximately 10:30 a.m., the agenda wasamended to the following:

“o discuss the allegations of improperfinancial transactions and to discuss inconjunction with our communicationsconsultants the appropriate manner,method and extent to which the ownmay properly disclose such information,and to receive legal advise (sic) on thesame subject matters.”

As reported inside, OKI has

recently hired a pair of public relationsfirms. Councilmember Weaver, as chairof the Communications Committee,recommended using BHP Jumpstartas well as former Kiawah DevelopmentPartner employee, Mike ouhill, onan “as needed” basis to help with“communications support.”

Te July 10 executive session lastedfive hours and eight minutes. As witnessesfiled into chambers, a motion was made,seconded and passed unanimously toreturn to regular session. Te mayor madethe usual post executive session discla imer,“No decisions were made and no actions

were taken that would bind the town to a

course of action...”Te statement was followed by a motionto adjourn. Te motion quickly receiveda second and passed unanimously. Tepublic portion of the meeting lasted threeminutes and ten seconds.



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July 17, 2015

Tue, August 4

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

Wed, August 5

Planning CommissionMeetingKiawah own Hall3-5 p.m.

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

Thurs, August 6

Arts & CulturalEvents Council

Kiawah own Hall3-5 p.m.

Tues, August 11

CommunicationsCommittee MeetingKiawah own Hall3-5 p.m.

Wed, August 12

Public SafetyCommittee MeetingKiawah own Hall2-4 p.m.

Seabrook PlanningCommissionRegular Meeting2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 13

Munici al Center

CommitteeKiawah own Hall1-3 p.m.

Monday, Aug 17

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

Tuesday, Aug 25

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

Thursday, Aug 27

Municipal CenterCommitteeKiawah own Hall1 p.m.

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Kiawah Town Council,July 7, 2015

BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

he Kiawah town council chambersalways fill for scheduled eventsthese days, the July 7 council

meeting illustrated the point even withoutarmed guards this month. Te habit of a

jocular, perhaps overly emphatic, gavelto order is now required to pierce thehubbub of idle conversation. Participants,municipal observers and plain oldfashioned spectators gathered and chewedon ears until the last minute when Robert’sRules of Order go into effect.

Citizen's CommentsResident Diane Lehder, who couldn’t

attend, asked Wendy Kulick to read a

letter into the record. It went like this, inpart;“Like many Kiawah property owners,

I am concerned about the town'ssuspension of [both] town administratorand treasurer, and the potential negativeimpact of bad press on both propertyvalues and the own's ability to conductits business.

"With results of the own's forensicaudit still unknown, it seems the town

will be disadvantaged in negotiating thebest possible rate on bonds [necessaryto finance the new municipal complex].It is essential that we negotiate the bestpossible deal for the community, rather

than accept any possible deal. Further,this is a monumental project to undertake with a staff short two key players—botha town administrator and town treasurer.

"I urge town council to step back andslow this process down. Let's see how theaudit comes out and what monies theown actually has at its disposal for thispurpose. Te delay of a few months in theconstruction of a new municipal center isinconsequential.

"Te press the town has received in

the last few weeks has been worse thanembarrassing. If anything is certain atthis point in time, it is that our everymove going forward will be watched andcritiqued. Let's make sure we get thisright.”

Councilmember Wilson responded,saying accounts for the municipal project

were unaffected by recent events, hopingto allay funding concerns. A chorus ofcouncilmembers also remarked on howthe town has been getting everythingdone despite being short of staff.

Rich Tomas of Johns Island steppedup with a list of recommendations

resulting from “acts of stupidity on thebike path.” A friend of his was injured theprevious weekend, was blamed unjustly,and left to hurt on her own by angry,helmetless visitors. Tomas suspectedthey had ”checked out their brains” whenthey checked in to the island. He went onto recommend;

1. Kids be required to wear helmets[even if they are on vacation]

2. All bike rentals should includehelmets

3. “Rules of the road” should handedout at check-in

4. Signs be posted at both ends of thepath restating those “Rules of the

Road” Art Morgenstern had a couple of

concerns/suggestions starting with aplanned second waterline to the island.He wanted to know if residents affectedby the proposed construction would beprotected. He noted DHEC had publisheda notice on July 6, indicating the KiawahIsland Utility had applied for a permit toconstruct a second water line. Given theown's responsibility for the health andsafety of residents, he asked council to

hire an independent engineering firm to;1. Review the proposed project2. Provide comments to the

community and3. Oversee the construction project

for the benefit of the entirecommunity and, in particular,those neighborhoods that aremost likely to be impacted by theproject.

In the event the town does not alreadyhave an engineering firm reviewing the

water project, Morgenstern suggested thetown request a DHEC hearing by August5, the deadline for commenting on the

DHEC notice, since the short noticetime may be inadequate for engineers tocomplete their review.

Morgenstern then suggested the ownconsider using Code Red (an automatedphone alert system) when there are majortraffic problems, like the one caused bythe accident last week. Email notices areineffective since most people don't havetheir computers available and connectedall day, he contended, but phones wereanother matter.

Councilmember Weaver said the PublicSafety Committee would be discussingthe possibility [of using Code Red this

way] at its next meeting, although he

thought few people were connected to thetown’s communication systems.

Wendy Kulick of Kiawah spoke toagree that signs [bike path and elsewhere]might be a good idea. Her anecdote onsafety pitted pedestrians against cars

while shopping at Freshfields. Oddsusually favor the car in this example andKulick speculated some “look both ways”signs might prevent such contests. Kulick

went on to ask if the town’s hiring of notone but two “Public Relations” firms had



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put out to bid, as legally required.official answer is pending but

ilmember Weaver responded sayingd spoken to a couple of firms.lick reiterated Morgenstern’s earliersaying the town had a responsibility

oroughly review anything dealingpublic health most especially thesed, second waterline. She finishedomments with applause to townls for supporting efforts to take

the [Confederate] flag in front ofate House in Columbia.awah resident and Kiawah Islandmunity Association board member

Stemerman commented on ahow recently funded to the tune0,000 by OKI (Bruce sits onoard of the event). He spoke inse of funding the show, saying alldures to secure OKI funding hadatisfied. His comments came in theof an article in the Post & Courieraper on the event. Stemerman

ated the event's capacity to bringrs to Kiawah and the benefits to threecharities. “We will be advertising

nally and have hired professionals toconcluded Stemerman as he madese for the use of AAX money.awah resident Kathy Parks, whobeen quoted in the same P&C, wasn’t as worried about the show’sence to procedure as the choice ofties. “Kiawah has needs that are notmet,” said Parks.e went on to suggest a shuttle serviceed to alleviate parking issues atwalker Park and leverage space atfields and Ace Hardware. Parks alsocouncil to assist in making the samerules (previously suggested) for theaths effective inside the gates.

arlie Bianco spoke asking for thes of the recent forensic audit to bepublic. Criminal conduct, if found,

d be turned over to authorities forprosecution without concern forrances, he insisted.

We are not a private organizationas to be concerned [with image andprice]. It is a civic responsibility.worked for all of us and should beccountable,” said Bianco.d Businessere was a single item of Old Businesse agenda. Ordinance 2015-07 passedond reading unanimously. Tereery little discussion of the matter

stively debated in previous meetings.ge of the ordinance is a victory forPeterson’s Planning Commission,

cipating residents from permittingor anything less than $1,000.w Business.e beach re-nourishment project atast end of the island was recentlyleted. A representative of Coastalce and Engineering, armed withbust presentation and plenty of

walked through every detail ofroject, which will be posted on the’s web site. Tere is some excellentincluding an overflight of the

ed project. It shows the solution at

which also illustrates why they thinkkeep working in the near term.

3P needs about $438,000 tonue work on the new municipal. Councilmember Labriola tookins and pains to appear transparent.e are three critical dates,” [forroject] said Labriola. On or aboutmber 1, council will share estimates

on schematic drawings. Design

and development will be available aroundOctober 6 and construction is plannedfor about December 1. He continued bysaying the project is not on a fast track,

with pivotal public sessions scheduled for July and August.

A contract with ADP was approvedunanimously. ADP and its package ofsoftware includes some controls previouspayroll/accounting systems did not. Forexample, the mayor would be the only

person authorized to alter/update payrates under the new system. A two month extension to the contract

with Charleston County Sheriff’s office was approved unanimously.

Discussion then shifted to a proposalto hire two public relations firms.Councilmember Weaver, as chair of theCommunications Committee made therecommendations based on the town’sneed for “communications support;”

• BHP Jumpstart should be hiredfor three months and

• Mike ouhill, formerly of KiawahDevelopment Partner PR fame, behired as needed and compensated

at a rate of $75/hr. Weaver went on to compliment

existing efforts. own Notes, the OKInewsletter has been expanded. Tepublication is a glossy finish, full color,celebration of OKI success stories,

which is augmented by more frequentemail “blasts” to resident subscribers. Terequest for “communications support”

was justified, argued Weaver, given therecent loss of key personnel and increasein demands for information. Te resultingmotion passed unanimously.

A proposal from Audit Services, toperform annual audits in the future, wasconsidered.

ReportsNext, the Arts Council’s summary of

last year’s offerings followed by highlightsof the year to come was presented.

Submission of a financial statementfrom the Kiawah Conservancy wasacknowledged, followed by unanimousacceptance of the 2015 HUD Mayor’sChallenge, which took a bit of a turn. Te“challenge” proposes to end homelessnessamongst veterans this very year. As thereare so few homeless veterans currentlycamping on Kiawah, the motion gavecouncil pause to wonder if they wouldbe on the hook to provide oceanfrontaccommodations. In the end, however, it

was treated as a simple proclamation andpassed unanimously.

Correspondence to the own wasdiscussed next. A letter to RepresentativeMcCoy and Senator Campsen made its

way into the record. Te request for theirsupport to remove the Confederate flagfrom the Statehouse grounds met with theapproval of council and attendees alike.

An Executive Session followed and themeeting was adjourned.



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wildlife

With this

summer’s heat,

the nests are

emerging a

little earlier,

sometimes only

52 days.

Seabrook sees first

hatches of the seasonBY TERI HINKEBEIN

For The Island Connection

he Seabrook Island urtle Patrol has beenanxiously awaiting the arrival of its first turtlehatchlings and that joyous occasion occurred on

Monday, July 6. July is an especially busy time, withturtle mamas still laying nests and the first nests laid inMay hatching.

Once a turtle mama lays a nest, the eggs mature forapproximately 60 days. With this summer's heat, the nestsare emerging a little earlier, sometimes only 52 days. Teurtle Patrol checks each nest daily for indentations thatindicate there is movement in the nest. Once tracks arespotted emerging from the nest, the patrol "inventories"

the nest. Inventories are held three days after the firstemergence and involve opening the nest to count thehatched eggs and releasing any babies that may still betrapped in the nest. All the collected data is turned overto the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Inventories usually draw a crowd and the Nest #2inventory on Tursday, July 9 was no different. Patrolmembers take time to educate the onlookers about seaturtles and what they can do to help the babies survive.Inventories are especially fun when trapped baby turtlesare ushered to their forever home, the sea.

Help Save Sea Turtles• Remove all furniture and tents off the beach

each night • Turn out your outside lights if you live near the

beach• Fill in all holes after a day on the beach and

knock down all sandcastles• Remove your trash from the beach each day

For more information and Seabrook Island Turtlenews, visit siturtlepatrol.com.

PHOTO BY TERI HINKEBEIN



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fundraising

Freshfields feedskids this weekend

STAFF REPORTFor The Island Connection

he weekend of July 17 through July20 the community of merchantsin Freshfields Village along with

ack Buddies Seabrook Island, areering to fight childhood hunger forhungry school children.BSI is an all volunteer non-profit,mission it i s to supply local, hungry,ntary school children with nutritiousand snacks for the weekend.hen shopping this weekend looke "Proud Sponsor Freshfields Feedsand Backpack Buddies logo, and

oo will be helping to feed hungryen.e following merchants are donating

entage of sales to BPBSI:astal Footwear, Derma Medicaletics, Holly & Brooks, (Friday

Indigo Books, Island Mercantile,ah Fine Jewelry, Kiawah Spirits,ah Wine, Lilly Pulitzer, (SundayPalmetto Island, Featuring ommy

ma, Peyton William Jewelry, RobertaRabbit, Te Resort Shop, Te Spot,

ast Sports and Outfitters, Southerns Presented by Island ides, Urbanna Hair, Urban Nirvana Spa.addition to percentages above, someare participating in a special and

ay, they are as follows:Derma Medical Aesthetics a

percentage of the total numberof microdermabrasion treatmentspurchased or pre-paid for from7/17 to 7/20 as well as gift cardspurchased, which can be usedtoward any service or product.

Java Java is donating $1.00 fromeach white chocolate cherry latte.Kiawah Fine Jewelry will donate15 percent from all Seabrook orKiawah bangle bracelets as well as10 percent from all other sales!

JMcLaughlin is hosting a "Sip NShop" on Saturday with 15 percentof sales to benefit BPBSI,

King Street Grill and VillageDentistry are making monetarydonationsLadles is donating $1 from each

cold soup it sells over the weekend.• Laela is having a Backpack

Buddies Pizza special. All proceedsfrom this special pizza will bedonated to BPBSI,

• Leggiadro is hosting a $250 raffleto the store and all raffle proceedscomes to BPBSI

• Lilly Pulitzer Sunday between 12and 6 p.m.. A mystery gift withpurchase a $150 purchase, a rafflefor all to enter, and sips and sweets.

• Peyton William Jewelry hosting aSip N' Shop, Friday evening July17 between 4 and 8 p.m..

• Village Optical is donating 25percent from any sale of their"Lifestyle Collection" which istheir frame and lens package.

• Vincent's Drugstore and SodaFountain is having a BackpackBuddies Banana Split, all proceedsbenefit BPBSI.

• Harris eeter and Te Station atFreshfields are donating food forthe recipients during the schoolyear.

• Wonderworks is donating toys forthe recipients

Unfortunately, the previouslyadvertised event at Te Resort Shop, sea

glass jewelry designer, Judith Paixao, willnot be participating this year.

fundraising

Communities In Schoolswelcomes new board

members, officersBY ERIN BILLMAYERFor The Island Connection

Communities In Schools of theCharleston Area, a dropoutprevention organization that is part

of the national Communities In Schoolsnetwork, is pleased to welcome four newmembers to its board of directors. Joiningthe organization are Ann Marconi, Agent/Broker with Shoreline International RealEstate; Harry Sosa, Crime PreventionOfficer with the City of Charleston PoliceDepartment; David Burt, Vice Presidentof LS3P Associates; and Lynne Bernthal,President of Benefit Concepts, Inc.

Additionally, the organization has elected

its executive officers for the 2015-2016 fiscalyear. Te newly elected chairman is attorney,Samuel M. “Buddy” Streit. Lydia Applegate,attorney at Yarborough Applegate, waselected to serve as vice-chair. Robert Peiffer,

Administrative Manager for the MUSCDepartment of Psychiatry and BehavioralSciences, was elected to serve as treasurer andDana Collier, Director of alent Acquisitionand Human Resources at Blackbaud, waselected to serve as secretary. Jack Mitchell,Regional Director of A&; Art Jones,Kiawah community leader; and Daniel

Kassis, General Manager-Electric Servicesof SCE&G, were also elected to serve on theorganization’s executive committee with thefour newly appointed officers.

Communities In Schools surroundsstudents with a community of support,empowering them to stay in school andachieve in life. Trough a school-basedsite coordinator, Communities In Schoolsconnects students and their families tocritical community resources, tailored tolocal needs. Working in 2,200 schoolsand community-based sites, in the mostchallenged communities in 26 states and

the District of Columbia, CommunitiesIn Schools serves 1.3 mill ion young peopleand their families every year. Nationally,Communities In Schools has been shownthrough an independent evaluation to bethe country’s only dropout preventionorganization proven to both increasegraduation rates and reduce dropout rates.Now in its 27th year, CIS of Charlestonserves more than 13,000 students in 25Charleston and Berkeley County schools.

Visit www.cischarleston.org for moreinformation.



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arts & events

Food & wine celebrationfeatures acclaimed chefs

E I G H T H A N N U A L G O U R M E T &

G R A P E S B E N E F I T I N G H O L L I N G S

C A N C E R C E N T E R T O B E

H E L D A T T H E S A N C T U A R Y

BY ALLISON R. LEGGETTFor The Island Connection

he Eighth Annual Gourmet &Grapes Culinary Extravaganzabenefiting the Hollings Cancer

Center at the Medical University of SouthCarolina is set for February 19-21, 2016,at Te Sanctuary at Kiawah Island GolfResort. Te event showcases the verybest of local and regional cuisine paired with outstanding wines from around the

world, with the ultimate focus on raisingmoney for research at the Hollings CancerCenter at the Medical University of SouthCarolina.

Growing in participation andpopularity every year, this festive weekendboasts a number of events geared to alllevels of appreciation for great food and wine – from casual dinner to connoisseur– with a line-up of top chefs from acrossthe Southeast and an array of wines.

Troughout the weekend, participantsare encouraged to savor the best in foodand wine offerings while supporting theHollings Cancer Center at MUSC in anumber of ways. Te effort is supportedthrough ticket sales, a live and silentauction, and through generous donationsof time and product from some of theregion’s best chefs and wine suppliers.Designed to encourage interaction,Gourmet & Grapes also offers a uniqueopportunity for the chefs and winemakers who turn out for this effort to mingle withpatients, physicians, researchers, and long-time supporters of the work at HollingsCancer Center.

Events include a Friday eveningblack-tie seated dinner featuring a five-star menu paired with select worldclass wines. Saturday offerings includea culinary luncheon, wine seminars,and the highlight of the weekend, theelegant Wine Odyssey Gala held Saturday

evening. Te Gala takes place in severalvenues at Te Sanctuary, starting with a wine ta sting and si lent auction, movingto the Grand Ballroom for more tastingsand a live auction, and finishing withthe festive Champagne and Chocolates Afterglow featuring a live band, signaturedrinks and desserts.

Te fun, packed weekend concludes

Sunday with a Farewell Brunch, salute tothe chefs, and a golf outing on Kiawah’sfamed Ocean Course. Gourmet & Grapestickets may be purchased for the entire weekend or individual events, and specialroom rates are available as well. A rangeof sponsorships are also available for allevents.

Since its inception in 2009, Gourmet &Grapes has raised more than $1,000,000for cancer research programs at HollingsCancer Center. With declining federalfunding, this contribution has provedinvaluable to cancer research conductedin South Carolina.

Back to School Bash inHollywood, Johns IslandE V E N T S O F F E R F R E E I N F O A N D

S C H O O L S U P P L I E S , R A I S E M O N -

E Y F O R T H E P A R K L A N D S F O U N -

D A T I O N ’ S G E N E S I S P R O J E C T

BY SARAH REYNOLDSFor The Island Connection

Families in the Johns Island andHollywood areas are invited to a freeBack to School Bash in each of the

communities to celebrate the beginningof a new school year. wo events willoffer free fun, information, and schoolsupplies, with one also raising fundsfor Te Parklands Foundation to buildswimming pools.

On Saturday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m.– 2 p.m., the Charleston County Parkand Recreation Commission and TeParklands Foundation will host a Backto School Bash and Basketball Showcaseat Schroder Community Center inHollywood. Admission is free of chargefor families with school-aged children(K-12). Te highlight of the event will bea coed basketball showcase, which willbenefit efforts to build pools in areas likeHollywood through Te Genesis Project.Other activities will include a cheerleaderperformance, a mascot appearance, a jump cas tle, sidewa lk cha lk a rt contest,haircuts, school supply giveaways, librarycard signups, plus music and food.Schroder Community Center is at 7224Hwy. 162 in Hollywood.

Ten on Tursday, Aug. 13 from5 – 8 p.m., CCPRC will host a Back toSchool Bash at Haut Gap Middle School’sCommunity Recreation facility on Johns Island. Families with school-agedchildren (K-12) are invited to attend forfree. Te Haut Gap Recreation ComplexBack to School Bash will serve as anopportunity for parents and their childrento meet some of the CCPRC CommunityRecreation staff, who provide recreationalprogramming in the Johns Islandcommunity. Parents can learn aboutupcoming sports and programs to beoffered in the fall season. Activities will

be set up for children to enjoy including a jump castle and a climbing wall. Familiescan also visit vendor booths on site, andreceive free, donated school supplies whilethey last. Haut Gap Middle School is at1861 Bohicket Rd.

Schroder and Haut Gap RecreationComplexes are two of three locationsat which CCPRC offers Community

Recreation programming and activitiesfor local citizens. Developed through acooperative effort with the CharlestonCounty School District, these facilitiesoffer a full range of recreation programsthat benefit the schools that house them,local athletic leagues, and t he communityat large. CCPRC uses these facilities toprovide recreation, sports, and leisureexperiences the entire family will enjoy,including summer camps, communityclasses and activities for adults andchildren, open gym hours, and a varietyof sports programs like football, archeryand basketball. Amenities at Haut Gapinclude a basketball court, disc golfcourse, multi-purpose ball fields, paved walking trail, picnic shelter, playground,tennis courts, and a volleyball court. Amenities at Schroder include multi-purpose athletic fields, gymnasium,activity rooms, fitness area, picnic area,and walking trail. St. James SanteeElementary in McClellanville also housesa CCPRC Community Recreation site.

For more information on the Back toSchool Bash, Charleston County Parksor the Community Recreation facilities,visit CharlestonCountyParks.com, call843.795.4386, or download the CharlestonCounty Parks mobile app.

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TicketsGourmet & Grapes tickets may bepurchased for the entire weekendor individual events. A range ofsponsorships are also available for allevents. For event details, visit www.gourmetandgrapes.com or contactthe Hollings Cancer Center Officeof Development at [email protected].

Seat belt safetyBY CHIEF GARY LOHR


polls identified that teenagersdied in passenger vehicles in 2012, approximatelywere noteatbelt atthe crash.

percent ofregularly

eatbelts asenger andout of 10d between6-20 were

andout of threeengers whowere also. Researchseat belts

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about halfteenagers

west seat belt usage rates ofwhich will lead to deadlys.om a national survey show

arenting approach may eventeenager’s life by loweringeenagers who described theirthoritative (highly supportived, set rules, and monitor)

reported fewer risky driving behaviorsand half the crash risk in the last year asteens who described their parents as being

less involved.Parents, there are

several things thatyou should do when itcomes to your teenagedriver. Make surethat you talk to yourteen drivers about theimportance of seat beltusage and rememberto lead by example when driving yourown vehicle. Requireyour teenage driverto ensure everyoneis buckled properlybefore the vehicle isin motion. Placing apiece of tape over thebuckle is an easy way

to determine if seat belts are being worn.If the tape isn’t torn or removed thenyou may have an issue. Finally, considerlimiting or eliminating passengers inthe vehicle until your teen driver gainsmore experience behind the wheel. Tis will help to eliminate peer pressure andhelp your driver develop the proper skills without outside interference.

Six out of 10

drivers killed

between the

ages 16-20 were

unrestrained and

roughly two out

of three teenage

passengers who

were killed

were also

unrestrained.

Famed artist, Shepard Fairey, joins islanders in fightagainst offshore drilling

BY EMILY PERIMAN ABEDONFor The Island Connection

Since news outlets first reported thatseismic testing permits had beengranted off South Carolina’s coast,

an anti-drill movement has surged acrossthe state, with Sullivan’s Island taking alead role among an increasing numberof municipalities, businesses, non-profitagencies and individuals, who have joinedforces to protect the pristine shore.

Te widespread protest is nowexperiencing a new proliferation ofsupport, thanks to the internationallyesteemed artist and Charleston native,Shepard Fairey, who has donated the useof his work to the campaign.

Sarah Church, the Sullivan's Island

councilwoman who garnered Fairey’shelp, is a founding member of Don't DrillSC-Lowcountry, which has partnered with numerous other groups, i ncludingDon’t Drill NC, the Coastal ConservationLeague, Oceanía SC, and the Pawley’sIsland-based SODAPOP.

“We are over the moon to have the giftof Shepard’s extraordinary work to createa visual identity for the united voice that is

rising up against drilling,” Church said.

For more information on how to getinvolved, go to dontdrillsc-lowcountry.org.

Illustration by Shepard Fairey



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Janet AbbatistaP R O V I D I N G A W A R M W E L C O M E

F O R T H O S E I N N E E D

BY ZACHARY HUEYFor The Island Connection

itor’s Note: Volunteer Spotlightcolumn in Te Island Connectionghting members of the community whoheir time to help others. If you know ofnteer who deserves the spotlight [email protected].

Over the past few years Our Ladyof Mercy Community Outreachhas gone through some changes

organization has evolved to meeteds of an ever-changing public. Tetion to new staff members, increasedams, and different methods of helpbeen successful due in no small

o amazing volunteers. People likeAbbatista, who has been with theization for years, have helped makeransition possible. By providing

ositive constancy, her presenceplifies the importance of volunteersheart of the organization.et has been a teacher almost all

r life. She worked as a permanenttute teacher with North Plainfieldchool for twenty years. Her familyased a villa in Seabrook in 1989,moved permanently to the Island06. She was greeted by a friendly,minded community where moste volunteered. Trough her friends

cquaintances she learned about Ourof Mercy Community Outreach andvolunteering. When she arrived,

organization needed help in theng room on Tursdays and she hasvolunteering there ever since.lunteers like Janet are importanteir warm and welcoming presenceents. Being personable is not onlytant, but also fun. Janet enjoys allteresting people she gets to interactfrom staff to clients. Te volunteers

pry into people’s lives, but theyake a connection. Janet relays oneabout helping a gentleman. Whenmes in, they know he likes to try

its so they help him match ties ands taking the time to share. It is athing, but caring helps a person

believe in themselves.It is a person valuing themselves that

makes the biggest difference in a client’slife. Many clients have barriers to success

which makes it difficult for them to believethey can reach their goals. However when

they see someone else believes in them,they can start to believe in themselves.Te self-belief is generated from small, butimportant interactions with volunteers.Te organization is then able to engage

with an increasingly optimistic person,

providing the material resources theyneed to overcome the obstacles to theirgoals. Lastly the client can give back byvolunteering and playing a crucial rolefor the organization. It is at that point

Janet says she feels a true differencehas been made. A client has gone fromreceiving services to helping others. Tegreat change all begins with the smile of acaring volunteer.

o someone who wants to volunteer, Janet would say there are so many waysto get involved, it is nigh impossibleto not find something that works forone’s interests. She encourages any new

volunteer to come to an orientation, learnmore about the organization, and see howthey can be part of making a difference.

You, too, can get involved with OurLady of Mercy Community Outreach andmake a positive change in someone’s life. Formore information on how to get involvedwith Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach contact Zachary Huey via phone843.559.4109 or email zachary.huey@ olmoutreach.org.

Phyllis Cafero and Janet Abbatista in the clothing room.

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July 19, 2015

southern seasons

Corn and Field Pea SaladBY MARILYN MARKEL

For Island Connection

his simple and original salad melds the flavors of summerinto a refreshing dish that is perfect for sharing on a warmday. Corn, peas, tomatoes and bell peppers- nothing says

mer more than a colorful dish made from the bounty of then or farmers’ market.

gredientsears of corn (3 cups)cups field peas

/2 cup soft wheat berriesRoma tomatoes, chopped

2 sugar snap peas, sliced thinly on the diagonalgreen onions, sliced on a diagonalsmall red bell pepper, chopped

/4 cup Balsamo's Kitchen 7 salad dressing, or more, to tastealt and pepper, to taste

irectionsRemove the corn from the cob and toast in a dry panuntil tender, about 4 minutes.Place the corn and cooled peas into a large bowl.Cover the wheat berries with 2 cups of water and cookuntil tender (45 minutes to an hour). Add more water ifnecessary.Add tomatoes, snap peas, green onions, red pepper andsalad dressing to bowl. Add cooled wheat berries andseason to taste.



17, 2015

arts & events

arolina Day celebratedat Fort Moultrie

STAFF REPORTFor The Island Connection

ort Sumter National Monumentcelebrated Carolina Day at FortMoultrie on Sullivan's Island lasth with a weekend of celebrationsding a concert by the 282nd Army

from Fort Jackson, SC and livingy demonstrations featuring thef a Revolutionary War soldier andet demonstrations.

Carolina Day, observed every June 28 throughout South Carolina,commemorates the successful defeat ofBritish land and naval forces by Carolinaand Virginia patriots on June 28, 1776.Tis was the first decisive victory of the

American Colonies in their fight forindependence and prevented the Britishfrom gaining a foothold into SouthCarolina for another four years.

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA.



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Growing for the poor and the hungryF O U N D E D B Y A K I A W A H R E S I D E N T, S W E E T G R A S S

G A R D E N S F E E D S M A N Y O N T H E S E A I S L A N D S

BY HANNAH MARKOWITZFor The Island Connection

One mile down Plow Ground Roadon Johns Island between Bohicketand River Roads sits Sweetgrass

en. A small farm where volunteershealthy organic food for those whot afford it, Sweetgrass Garden grows

nds of vegetables and flowers whichonated to various organizations thatbute the food to those in need. Teyave several beehives.

esident from Kiawah Island boughtwo-acre property in 2010 when hehat people in the area did not haveh to eat and were not eating well. Atme time, a non-profit organizationSweetgrass Garden was established,he property was donated to this)(3). An eight-member board ofors currently runs Sweetgrassens. Dale Snyder has been the ChairBoard since the beginning. Jennifer

er is the treasurer and serves as theteer coordinator. Dale has been withrganization since the beginning.

fer star ted volunteering in 2011.

“We started talking about it as avolunteer opportunity at our church,Circular Congregational Church, which

was founded in 1681 on Meeting Streetin Charleston,” Jennifer said. “Many ofthe volunteers came from the church andthrough word of mouth.” Jennifer alsocreated a Facebook page to get the wordout about the farm and to attract morevolunteers. Other volunteers included Girl

Scouts who helped to make signs with thenames of the crops that were planted. Tevolunteers work every Saturday morning,year round and in all types of weather,including the 100-degree heat we recentlyexperienced. Dale and Jennifer also getthe word out by setting up a booth atenvironmental and bee expos.

Sweetgrass Garden originally gave thefood to the Lowcountry Food Bank inCharleston. Te first year of crops, 6,000pounds of produce were donated to thefood bank. Te farm grows green beans,cabbage, blueberries, tomatoes, peas,and peppers. oday, all the produce isdonated to Sea Island Hunger Awareness

Foundation, an umbrella organizationthat is linked to eleven local organizationsthat help people to receive the food,including the food pantries at HolySpirit Catholic Church and Church ofour Saviour on Johns Island. SweetgrassGarden's also process the honey and sellit locally.

Sweetgrass Garden is self-funding andis able to continue through donations andgrants.

“We received two separate grants of$10,000 each from the SoutheasternSustainable Agriculture ResearchEducation Program, which is administeredby the United States Department of

Agriculture," Dale Snyder said. "Tegrant helps to pay the taxes and what little

water and electricity we use.”Te first grant was to study saltwater

fish composting and its effects on cropsand how they grow. Te second grant wasto compare freshwater fish composting tosaltwater fish composting. Donations havealso come in from the own of Kiawah,Kiawah and Seabrook Exchange Club,

Johns Island Rotary Club and CircularCongregational Church. wo fundraisersa year raise between $5,000 and $6,000each. Sweetgrass Gardens operates with avery small budget of $20,000 to $30,000per year, which is used primarily for thecost of the supplies, crops, machineryand equipment, and any repairs, but nosalaries.

“Tere’s a lot of problem solving andthinking and planning out involved inrunning the farm,” Snyder said.

Te farm also has several buildings.Te architecture program at ClemsonUniversity received a grant three years ago

to build the farm a vegetable washroom,known as a GAP (Good AgriculturalPractices) shed. Another grant helped builda state of the art kitchen, or Crop Stop.Tis facility is a model the architectureprogram used to build a similar structurein Greenville. Te South CarolinaDepartment of Agriculture inspectedand approved the kitchen so that users

could provide safe food for schools andinstitutions. It is a commercial kitchenthat other farmers can apply to use to addvalue to their produce. Several businesseshave sponsored the Crop Stop, includingriangle Char and Bar and Boeing.

Sweetgrass Garden is beginning toexpand its operations. About a year ago,the farm was offered a lease on anotherfour acres on Wadmalaw Island. Fourbeehives with Russian honeybees arecurrently thriving there, includingone beehive that belongs to Jennifer.Tose bees have been working hard andproducing a lot of honey.

Sweetgrass Garden is a great place tovolunteer and to support those who arehungry. If you are interested in moreinformation or donating, visit www. facebook.com/sweetgrassgarden. Tovolunteer, come to 3121 Plow GroundRoad in Johns Island any Saturdaymorning before noon and you will bewelcome to dig in.

PHOTOS BY HANNAH MARKOWITZ



July 17, 2015

roadtrips charleston

Get your big citybuzz in Charlotte

BY CAROL ANTMANFor The Island Connection

In 1941, sick and confined to bed,unable to stand at an easel and paint,it seemed Henri Matisse’s artistic life

was over. Critics had labeled him the“wild beast” for his startlingly bold colors.Now he was a broken man. But Matisse

was not bowed. He began each day withpoetry which he compared to oxygen,“just as when you leap out of bed you fillyour lungs with fresh air.” From his bed hebegan “painting with scissors”, cutting outhuge color-saturated shapes and arrangingthem with the help of his assistants and

grandchildren until they filled his room.“You see, as I am obliged to remain oftenin bed…I have made a little garden allaround me where I can walk… Tere areleaves, fruits, a bird.” He continued tocreate for 13 more years, pushing his artfurther than ever. He called it his “graceperiod”. He even attached a piece of chalkto a long pole and drew the faces of hisgrandchildren on the ceiling so he couldlook up at them while he went to sleep. “Iam deeply contented, happy,” he sa id.

Christopher Lawing, Vice Presidentfor Programming and Research forthe Bechtler Museum of Modern Art,enthusiastically recounted this inspiringstory as we toured the light-filled galleries

where 80 framed prints of these collagesare on display through Sept. 7 as part ofthe exhibition Te Art Books of HenriMatisse. Jazz is the most famous with itsimagery drawn from the circus and music

halls . It’s considered one of the greatestillustrated books of the 20th century.Christopher pointed out Matisse’smasterful use of positive and negativespace, how he “riffed on philodendron”and his preoccupation with color andlight that fueled his intense joie de vivre.Mario Botta, the museum’s architect also“curated light” in the diminutive building

where soaring windows frame skyscrapers.Christopher explained that criticsresponded with shock, amazement andoccasional laughter to Matisse’s work, but

“we need artists to shock and awe to moveus forward.” We speculated together on

which contemporary artists were movingus forward now. I left inspired, ful l of newideas.

Te exhibit was a perfect introductionto Charlotte, a big city full of the vitalityand creative energy, where historycombines with modernity. Te DunhillHotel is a stellar example. Built in 1929,the ten-story hotel has been fully restored.Te independent hotel is an HistoricInn of America. Its refined architecture

with neo-classical embellishmentsadds character to Charlotte’s modernbig-city shape. But it is decidedly a 21st

century luxury hotel with all the modernconveniences in its 60 well-appointedguest rooms. As downtown Charlottepulses and hums around it, the Dunhillis a quiet, elegant oasis right in its center.

We parked our car upon arrival and neverneeded it again. Within walking distanceare many attractions: the Mint Museum,the McColl Center for Art, DiscoveryPlace, the Blumenthal Performing Artscenter, the Bank of America Stadium, theime Warner Arena, Spirit Square, theLevine Museum and others. Te Dunhilloffers a package with the Bechtler withdiscounts and amenities.

In 2014 the hotel challenged Chris

Coleman to come aboard and create afresh, new Southern concept that wouldput its restaurant Te Asbury on the Alist for discerning culinary travelers. Adevout locavore, Chris sources from about40 local farmers, fishermen and foodartisans. His inspirations are the bountyof the region, his grandmother and hissense of humor. “I like to mix it up alittle.” He tops deviled eggs with cheeky

Maw maw biscuits with bacon jam.

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cornichon, he decorates plates withul nasturtiums and serves a cast ironof Maw Maw’s biscuits with sass-

y Bacon-Onion. “When the worldcrazy and nothing much seems to

sense anymore, turn to Bacon Jam.akes comfort foods comfortable…h your cares magically melt away.”eative sparks were also flying upreet at 5 Church where the hostessury Arteaga explained, “I love thisrant. It’s more of a museum.” Tebook “Art of War” was inscribed

e ceiling! Sea-creature-inspired lightes, undulating sculptures and ironics gave the space a funky, lively vibeyoung crowd toasted brunch withsas and ate sunny-side egg pizzas.

Word on the street is that this restaurant isopening on Market Street in Charleston.Outside the windows teams of crazilyspeeding bicyclists were racing a coursethrough cordoned off streets. Te big city

buzz was electrifying.I’ll return to Charlotte again, perhaps

for a girlfriends’ get-away, NASCAR,a Panthers or Hornets game, concertsor culture. A few days in a big city ofskyscrapers and vitality is like a Red Bullfor the mind and Charlotte is only 3 ½hours away. In a cab after a long nightout that included Margaret Cho at theComedy Zone followed by late nightblues at the Double Door, we were happilysatiated by our big-city experience.

Matisse, Le cow-boy (The Cowboy), plate XIV of XX, from Jazz, 1947



Island Connection Calendar July 25G EVENS

e Monthks at the Seabrook Islandfeaturing Artist of the Month,on, and Photographer of therles Moore.

Bonfireoonrise. 8:32 sunset.ly 30; Saturday, AugustSeptember 27. Come onime of visiting and enjoyingf Seabrook Island at nig ht.just north of Boardwalk 1.

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

nd Resort Events:ingo Point Oyster Roast &

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

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

mily Seaside Buffet: Loggerhead0 p.m.ummer Concert Series: Most

Saturdays from 5 - 8 p.m.

MondaysMonday Bridge Group9 a.m. at the La ke House. Te MondayBridge Group needs new players. For moreinformation, please contact Lori Muenowat 843.768.2314 or Ilse Calcagno at843.768.0317.

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

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

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

Mingo Point Oyster Roast & BBQ 6 - 9 p.m. Continues through August 31.Enjoy an authentic Lowcountry experienceat Kiawah’s most popular family outing. A riverside oyster roast, an all-you-can-eatbuffet featuring Southern BBQ specialties,

live entertainment, a kids “coolzone,” livegator presentations and a local artisan craftmarket.

TuesdaysMah Jongg Practice1 - 4 p.m. Te 2nd, 3rd, and 4th uesdayof the month. Located at Te LakeHouse—Osprey 2. Open to all newplayers, those returning to the game, andanyone else who wants a chance to practice with others who are learning the game.If you have any questions, please contactHelen Tompson at [email protected].

Storytimes at John’s Island RegionalLibrary10:30 a.m. uesdays: June 16, 23, and30. ime for wos (2 – 3 years old withcaregiver).

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

Straw Market Social6 - 9 p.m. Continues through August 11at the Kiawah Resort. Enjoy an eveningfilled with live music, buckets of beer anddining specials from Southern Kitchen, an

ice cream social by Inn Side Scoop, weekly wine tastings, a sidewalk sale along theboardwalk and arts & crafts for kids!

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

Freshfields Village family movie nights8:30 p.m. Freshfields Village is about to geta bit more star-studded, with 15 weeks ofmovies under the moonlight. Te weeklyseries kicks off May 27 with Big Hero 6,a Disney Animation adaptation of thepopular Marvel Comics series, and endsSeptember 2 with Jurassic Park. Perfectfor families with children of all ages, theStarlight Cinema series features a crowd-pleasing movie on the Village Green.

Bay Creek Park Arts and Crafts Market 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., through October 27. Tepicturesque Bay Creek Park in Edisto isalso the setting for the weekly Arts andCrafts Market, featuring many localartisans.

Climb for a CauseEach Wednesday throughout this summer, Wild Blue Ropes on Folly Road willdesignate a local charity to receive $5

from every Challenge Pass ticket soldfor that day. For more i nformation, orconsideration of your local cause, pleasecontact [email protected].

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

ThursdaysSunset Raw Bar at Te Ocean Course6 - 9 p.m. through September 3 KiawahResort hosts live jazz guitarists at TeOcean Course raw bar. Raw oysters on thehalf shell, shellfish shooters, ceviche andlobster rolls are offered along with beer, wine and signature cocktails. Priced a lacarte.

FridaysPreschool Zone10:30 a.m. All throughout April. 351Maybank Highway, Johns IslandRegional Library. 3 - 6 years old mustbe accompanied with an adult. Call843.559.1945 for more information.

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

Photographics Art Shows4 - 8 p.m. July through August.PhotoGraphics Portrait Photography a nd Art Gallery in Freshfields Village willbe hosting art shows. July 17 & July 24:Sally Reynolds. July 31 & Aug 7: SherylStalnaker. Aug 14 & Aug 21: ChrisRutigiano. Aug 28: Group show.

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

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

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

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

Sippin’ Saturdays at Irvin House Vineyards12 – 4 p.m., the winery and distillery will serve up a different local food vendorand musical group to entertain locals andvisitors. Tere is no admission fee, butpatrons are encouraged to bring their cas hand credit for a wide variety of libationsand food options. Bring lawn chairs andblankets to picnic under the oaks andrelish in the Lowcountry beauty. For moreinformation, visit ww w.charlestonwine.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 18

Special Needs Swim Night 8:30 p.m. At the Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark. People with specialneeds and their families are invited to anunforgettable night at Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark! Enjoy the lazy river,race down the slides, and take a dip in thepool. o avoid the line, advanced purchaseis recommended. A paid chaperone isrequired for all participants. Fee: $9 perperson/Free: Super Splash Pass Holdersand children ages 2 & under.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Invitational Billfish ournament As summer hits its peak next month, theMarina at Edisto Beach will hold theInvitational Billfish ournament. Tisyear, boat participation will be w idened

to include those participating in theGovernor’s Cup Series in addition tolocal and regional boats. New activities,including entertainment, will add to thedraw this year.

THURSDAY, JULY 23

John’s Island Regional Library BookSale5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Tursday, July23 (members’ event). 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.on Friday, July 24. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. onSaturday, July 25. Runs through July25. Te book sale will be held at John’sIsland Regional Library. Prices start at 50cents during this fantastic sale on fiction,non-fiction, children’s books and more.Proceeds benefit the Charleston CountyPublic Library.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

Jump in the Park 12 – 4 p.m. at the Wannamaker CountyPark. Enjoy a day of family fun in the parkmeadow. Multiple jump castles on site, with unlimited jumps available for $5. One

inflatable attraction will be available for 2to 4-year-olds only. Facepainting will alsobe on site, as well as fresh popcorn, icecream, and drinks for sale. Park admissionfee is $1 per person or f ree with the GoldPass; $5 for wristband to jump is a separatecharge.

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July 17, 2015

computer corner

Get set for 10BY BOB HOOPER


July 29 is the date for the "new, improvedbest ever OS" from Microsoft /

Windows. Ask them and they wil l tell

you this. over and over and over. Makesyou all warm and fuzzy, doesn't it?I've been watching, reading, testing it

and all in all it is much better than 8/8.1but that's not saying much. Windows

wants to get so far away from the 8 seriesthat they jumped 9 and went right to 10and overall I think it's going to be OK tobuy a new computer with this operatingsystem (OS). Will I be upgrading my

Windows 7 laptop/desktop anytime soon?Tree months ago I was on the bandwagonto upgrade after a couple of months of theproduct being out, two months ago I wasstill there but a bit more cautious. oday

with some of the news as to what 10 will

do in the background I am a bit hesitate toupgrade an existing computer.If you own a computer that has

Windows 7 Home OS(or 8/8.1), which would be most if bought several years ago,then upgrading to 10 home will disableyour choice as to what can be updatedby Microsoft (Windows). What does thatmean? With 10, the "updates" for 10 willbe installed without you having a choiceand will include the "important" updatesas well as "recommended" and otherupdates that Microsoft deems you need.Te "deems you need" part can includeads for new Windows products, trial appsthat after a period would require you to

purchase, ads for 3rd party vendors, etc.It could install updates for a product thatyou do not want updated, for example agame that you play and like the way thelayout is, then suddenly you open it andit looks completely different because it hasbeen updated overnight. Tis "benefit" isto help you keep up to date and since youare not a "PRO" user you need all the helpyou can get, right?

Which leads to what to do if you have Windows 7/8/8.1 Pro, then upgradingto 10 Pro allows you to opt out of theupdates and receive only what you want,including declining anything other than"important" updates. If you have theHome version you can upgrade to Pro

prior to doing the free upgrade to 10 andyou will end with 10 Pro. Tere is anoption to upgrade to 10 Pro at the time

of upgrading from home as well but it's abit murky how that works and costs justunder $100.

Te other bit of news that seems to behiding right in plain view is the collectionof "user data." Hopefully all have heardof anonymized (anonymous) data, whichis data about general use of productssent to manufacturers to help in productimprovement… which sounds like a loadof hogwash to me! Several websites arereporting that 10 has the "capability totrack and log keystrokes, capture voicedata and more." Does the term "bigbrother" come to mind? Other sites saythis is nothing new as the capture of

anonymized data has been going on for a while and who cares anyway? It seems thatin today's world the capture of your mostprivate thoughts through the keystrokeson your computer or what you might sayto your loved one in the privacy of yourhome is "no big deal."

In reality, I think most of theseproblems will be addressed once theproduct is released to the general publicand Windows gets some serious userfeedback. Android Apple have receivedcomments and slams about user dataand anonymous data collection, mosthave added tools to limit the collectionof that data. iOS for iPads and iPhones

have opt-out options for data collectionand advertising under privacy in settings, Android is a bit harder to find and doesnot limit as much but at least they arethere. My hope is the same will happen

with 10, it may be an opt-out option which I will happily share here when itbecomes available.

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

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