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Lake House Reminders

Thank you for your help in maintaining the cleanliness and quality of The Lake House Fitness Center by following the rules below:

• Wipe down equipment after each use.
• Return weights to the racks provided. Do not drop or throw weights.
• Children 15 and under MUST be under the direct supervision (within arm’s reach) of an adult.
• Closed-toe athletic shoes are required.
• Shirts must be worn at all times. Swimsuits are not acceptable attire in the fitness center.

An active AMENITY CARD is REQUIRED for use of The Lake House Fitness Center, including the Indoor (Fitness) Pool. The amenity card allows The Lake House employees to easily identify who should be charged for daily use of the facility. Replacement amenity cards, as well as guest amenity cards can be obtained through the Amenity Office.

Property Owners/Club Members have the ability to access The Lake House from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM with their Property Owner/Club Member amenity card. To obtain before and after hours access to The Lake House, please visit the Amenity Office. Guest of Owners/Members and Rental Guests do NOT have before and after hours access. Please note, there is no Property Owner/Club Member code to enter The Lake House. Please bring your amenity card when accessing The Lake House.

Thank you!

Submitted by The Lake House

Appealing a County Motor Vehicle Tax Notice

Did you know you can appeal Charleston County’s valuation of your vehicle, for annual motor vehicle tax purposes? According to an article in the P&C a few years ago, the valuations are not based on any of the common publications (Kelley, NADA or Edmunds), but on a proprietary database that’s not available to the public. So if you think the valuation (the “Appraisal” number at the top of the form) is too high, you can appeal.
Take the vehicle either to your dealer, or to Carmax, and get a written appraisal. Both should do this for free. Then take the appraisal to an office of the County Auditor, and they will give you a revised tax bill on the spot. I used the office on Bridge View Road, N. Charleston, off Leeds Road; the whole process took 10 minutes.

-Submitted by Guy Gimson

Freshfields Village Starlight Cinema – Goosebumps – July 13th

Starlight Cinema
07/13/2016, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Join us Wednesday night at 8:30 pm for a free movie under the stars featuring Goosebumps. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event. Click here for the full summer movie schedule.

11_goosebumps Goosebumps (PG, 103 minutes)

Jack Black stars as acclaimed Goosebumps writer R.L. Stine in this feature-film adaptation of the popular book series. A teenager named Zach reluctantly moves from New York City to the quiet town of Madison, DE, where he quickly realizes that his reclusive new neighbor is in fact the horror author of the Goosebumps series. Zach learns Stine’s identity when he is drawn to the writer’s daughter Hannah, but soon discovers the dangerous secret inside their home — the creatures from Stine’s famous stories are real, and are kept locked away inside their original manuscripts. After an accident frees the monsters, Zach, Hannah, and their nerdy pal Champ must work together with Stine to save their town from destruction.

(Photo credit: FFV website)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

Charleston Museum Kid Tours: Terrific Trilobites – July 13th

Kid Tours: Terrific Trilobites

Trilobites are one of the earliest creatures to live on our planet. Explore these creatures from our collection and uncover a trilobite of your own. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 pm and include a craft project or activity.

FREE for Museum members and free with admission for Non-members. Children under 3 are free. Click here for tickets and information.

LOCATION: The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston.

(Photo Credit: CVB website)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

Seabrooker, Deane Bowers Exhibit “Creative Reuse Charleston” – now through July 31st

Deane Bowers Currently showing at the Saul Alexander Gallery in the Charleston County Public Library on Calhoun Street, “Creative Reuse Charleston” is a juried solo art exhibit, by fellow Seabrooker Deane Valentine Bowers, showing a diverse, eclectic collection of “Environmental Folk Art.”

Deane’s art is created locally right here on Seabrook Island where she draws much inspiration from the beauty and simplicity of the South Carolina Coast. Created from almost 100% recycled, reclaimed and salvaged materials, every item that goes into her artwork has been rescued from the streets, beaches, parking lots, dumpsters and recycling bins of Charleston. That shattered, busted and cracked piece of metal or wood lying in the streets or on the beach is the focal point of Deane’s found object sculpture.

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Charleston is Voted the #1 in the U.S. and the World

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (July 6, 2016) – For the first time, readers of Travel + Leisure magazine have voted Charleston, South Carolina the World’s Best City in the 2016 World’s Best Awards. Charleston is the first domestic destination to earn the coveted World’s Best City ranking, and for the fourth consecutive year, the readers of Travel + Leisure ranked the Charleston area the No. 1 City in the U.S. and Canada. The news was shared by Jacqui Gifford, Senior Editor of Travel + Leisure, on the TODAY Show on July 6.

Charleston exceeded other destinations in the categories of sights/landmarks, culture/arts, restaurants/food, people/friendliness, shopping and value to earn the World’s Best City and the No. 1 City in the U.S. and Canada designation, scoring 91.66 overall. The complete results of the 2016 World’s Best Awards Survey are featured on TravelandLeisure.com/WorldsBest and in the August issue of the magazine, on newsstands July 15.

Travel + Leisure Editor Nathan Lump said, “Charleston is a remarkably dynamic place, so it’s no surprise that it has achieved its highest ranking ever in our survey as this year’s best city in the world. The city has managed to preserve all the qualities for which it is widely known—a prime coastal setting, historic architecture, friendly locals—while also nurturing a creative culture that is making it one of the most notable destinations for those who seek out interesting restaurants, bars, and shops that highlight a dedication to distinctive craft.”

The No. 1 rankings continue to positively impact tourism, the number one economic driver to the Charleston area. Since 2012, the first year Charleston was awarded the No. 1 City in the U.S. and Canada ranking in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, the total economic impact of tourism has increased 14% to $3.68 billion in 2015 according the Office of Tourism Analysis at the College of Charleston. Additionally, the average expenditure per adult and the total labor earnings has increased.

Dan Blumenstock, Chairman of the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Director of Hotel Operations of Fennell Holdings remarked, “Readers of Travel + Leisure continue to recognize our destination for its friendly people, renowned cuisine, historic landmarks, flourishing arts community, and celebrated shopping scene. This award is a testament to the vitality of Charleston as a world class destination.” Blumenstock added, “The area’s tourism and hospitality community has enjoyed positive growth over the past four years, due in part to the numerous awards bestowed on the Charleston area. We look forward to continued and responsible economic impact as a result of the No. 1 City in the World ranking.”

In addition to the No. 1 City rankings, The Spectator Hotel, located in historic Charleston, was recognized as the No. 1 Top City Hotel in the U.S.

Michael Tall, President & Chief Operating Officer of Charlestowne Hotels stated, “The Spectator was designed, and is operated, with our discerning guests’ needs and desires for a unique, curated experience. With the hotel only having opened less than a year ago, we are truly honored to be recognized by the readers of Travel + Leisure as the No. 1 Top City Hotel in the 2016 World’s Best Awards in the categories of rooms and facilities, service, location, value, and design.”

Travel + Leisure readers voted on their favorite hotels, cities, islands, spas, cruise lines, airlines, tour outfitters, and car-rental agencies. The 2016 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey results (listed by overall and regional rankings) and survey methodology are featured in the August issue of Travel + Leisure magazine, online at: www.TravelandLeisure.com/WorldsBest, and in the World’s Best Awards 2016.

Follow the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2016 conversation with #tlworldsbest.

(Photo credit: CVB website)

Article taken from Charleston Visitors Bureau website.

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

Sunday Matinee at the Lake House – Ghostbusters – July 10th

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Sunday Matinee at the Lake House – GHOSTBUSTERS

Join us at The Lake House on Sunday afternoons for a movie, popcorn and fun! Sunday Matinees will begin at 1:00 PM in the Live Oak Hall. You are welcome to bring your favorite snacks or refreshments. Water and popcorn will be provided.

This week’s (7/10) movie: GHOSTBUSTERS

Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service.

Update on CERT – Community Emergency Response Team

Update on CERT, Community Emergency Response Team

CERT is an organization that utilizes a staff of volunteers who are trained in how to react in times of emergency. By emergency, they mean hurricanes, major floods, earthquakes, medical triage, and search and rescue, to name just a few. CERT activities in Seabrook are headed up by John Reynolds.

CERT has been asked by the Town of Seabrook to recruit people who would be willing to serve as Block Captains in their various neighborhoods. First of all, any information that Block Captains obtain will be held in strict confidence until an emergency occurs. John Reynolds says that CERT is trying to identify people who may need assistance during an evacuation or an emergency. John says they also want Block Captains who might be able to communicate with property owners not on the island as to the condition of the island and their property.

John says that CERT maintains a roster of 50 volunteers, but around 30 to 35 stay actively involved. CERT falls under the jurisdiction of the POA, but it would be Charleston county or the town of Seabrook that would call them out. On a national level, CERT is under the jurisdiction of Homeland Security. CERT volunteers participate in regular drills to keep their skills up to date.

CERT keeps a trailer on Seabrook Island, located in the maintenance area near the gardens. They also store medical supplies and equipment, such as chain saws and generators that would be necessary in an emergency. Several CERT members are licensed ham radio operators and check them regularly as they would be the only means of communication should a serious emergency occur.

We are attaching a copy of a memo from the Town of Seabrook that gives a full explanation of what the Town is looking for with respect to Block Captains. If you are interested in signing up, call John Reynolds at 843-768-0434, or email at JohnR99773@aol.com.

-Barbara Burgess, Tidelines Staff Writer

Memo: Town Block Captain statement

Todd Gerhart, A Man with a Big Heart

Todd Gerhard “The world is not dangerous because of those that do harm but because of those who look at it without doing anything.” Albert Einstein

Todd Gerhart is a man who looks at the world very clearly and sees a lot of things that need doing. Why should a person living on these islands go hungry, he wonders? Why should a person be without decent clothes, a few sheets for the bed and some towels that still have nap on them? Yet all of this is happens on these islands, and most of us never see it.

Todd owns the Ice Cream Shop as well as the Ship Store in Bohicket Marina. He and his wife, Kathy, have lived here for nine years. They hail from Orville, Ohio, home of Smuckers jams and jellies.

He started taking notice of people on the island when a small family came into the Ice Cream shop selling honey baked ham cards. That prompted him to visit with the principal at Mt Zion. He discovered that the fifth graders were short on money for a trip to Washington, DC. He helped them to raise money and gave some himself. That small incident is what got him started on trying to help the kids that live and go to school on Johns Island, something that has become a lifelong endeavor.

He visits the schools in the area every few days. He noticed the youngsters do not have many books at home, so he has made efforts to help kids build a library of their own. He noticed that getting and staying on the honor roll was an effort that could use some attention, so he came up with the idea of giving the kids who made the honor roll or the Principal’s list some free ice cream.

All of this led him ultimately to Backpack Buddies, a non‐profit that operates on both Seabrook and Kiawah islands. Backpack supplies food for kids to take home with them over the week‐end so they will not go hungry while away from their school provided meals. It costs $195 to fund a backpack child for the school year. Todd and Kathy started the Chili Cook Off several years ago and have raised over $34,000 to help kids on the islands. He got companies to set up tables and make chili. He and his wife fund the expenses so that everything that he raises can go to Backpack Buddies. Todd was honored for his charitable works with the Angel Oak Award by the Exchange Club of Kiawah and Seabrook, and with that honor came $5,000. He split the check in two and gave the Seabrook and Kiawah island chapters of Backpack Buddies $2500 each.

He has found a way to recycle sheets and towels from rental agencies when they are discarding the old ones for newer models. He has delivered truckloads of these goods to many families on the island, supplying them with products they wouldn’t otherwise have.

Todd notes this can be a discouraging venture. Six of the eight worst high schools are in Charleston County. These high schools graduated 544 kids in 2015. Of those 544, only 9 were ACT ready for college. Todd serves on a Task Force for District Nine which includes Angel Oak, Mt. Zion, Haut Gap and St Johns High. The task force reports to the Charleston County School Board. In such a setting, it can prove difficult to get people to take accountability for various actions occurring at the school level, but he keeps at it nonetheless.

One of the nine children who graduated ready for college works for Todd at the Ice Cream shop. She has a 3.65 average and wants to go into accounting. He asked her what motivated her to do so well in high school. She said: “I don’t want to live like I’m living.”

That’s what keeps him going.

– Barbara Burgess, Tidelines Staff Writer

Seabrookers Enjoy a Great 4th of July Holiday Weekend

The holiday weekend started off with a lovely showing of the creativity and talents of many Seabrook artists who are members of the Seabrook Island Art Guild. The reception on Friday evening was well attended and the artists were out in force.

Then on Saturday there was the 5k walk/run; Sunday brought us the Kids Triathlon, the CSO Concert sponsored by the Town of Seabrook followed by fireworks; and Sunday gave us the annual parade followed by Family Fun at the Lake House with games, food and drink.

Below you’ll find a gallery of photos from the weekend. Perhaps you’ll recognize your friends, neighbors, kids or grandkids! If you click on a photo, it will take you to the gallery view, which will be easier to ‘click’ through.

Happy 4th of July!

(Photo credit: Valerie Doane, Lynn Crane, Veronica L’Allier, Lake House staff)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editors

Charleston Library Society Speaker Series: Billy Baldwin and Robert Barber – July 14th

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Thursday, July 14, 2016
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Speaker Series: Billy Baldwin & Robert Barber- Bowen’s Island Restaurant

On July 14th at 6PM the Charleston Library Society will host author Billy Baldwin and restaurant owner Robert Barber as they discuss the release of the book about Bowen’s Island Restaurant.

Bowen’s Island Restaurant is the delightfully quirky seafood staple of the Lowcountry. Located just 12 miles outside of Charleston, the eatery has transformed from hidden treasure to one of the most sought-out fish camps in the Southeast. Featuring extensive interviews, exclusive family recipes, and personal photographs, this book is the foremost recorded history of Bowen’s Island- where the customer is never right.

RSVP to (843) 723-9912 or mstokenberry@charlestonlibrarysociety.org

LOCATION: Charleston Library Society, 164 King Street, Charleston.

(Photo Credit: CVB website)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

The Charleston Museum: Unveiled: Wedding Fashion and Traditions in the South – closes July 10th

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JANUARY 22 – JULY 10, 2016
LOCATION: TEXTILE GALLERY

Without question, weddings are an essential element of any culture, characterized by rich symbolism, unity, love and celebration. The objects displayed within this exhibit provide a revealing snapshot into the customs and traditions of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The preservation of these pieces of clothing brings to life generations of South Carolinians at the happiest moments of their lives, no matter what fashion trends were popular and no matter what century they were wed.

wedding2 The white gown, for instance, a custom that is credited to Queen Victoria and her wedding in 1840, remains popular to this day as a staple in marriage ceremonies, and brides still choose to include something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue in their wedding day attire.

Unveiled, on display until July 10, 2016, allows visitors to see for themselves how wedding dress styles have changed throughout time and will examine trends and traditions. From orange blossom adornments and blue garters to the magnificent white gown, the Museum will exhibit an array of garments from the early 1800s through the mid- 20th century. On display, one is able to see everything from gowns, veils, garters, fans, shoes, and jewelry to men’s fashions such as frock coats, tuxedoes, and hats.

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LOCATION: The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston.

(Photo Credit: Charleston Museum website)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor