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STAFF REPORTFor The Island Connection

yal Compass, the real estate development group led bylongtime Kiawah property owner and green buildingvisionary Candace Dyal, has sold the first home in its

D-certified Kiawah neighborhood Indigo Park. Dyal hasormed a property from an undeveloped parcel, to a luxuryve of 16 homes built using the most environmentally-ve materials available. A real estate partnership with

ah Island Real Estate and Daniel Ravenel Sothebys

International Realty successfully sold the first property in IndigoPark, a five bedroom, five and one half bath home which sitsalong the marshes of the Kiawah River. Te property went for itsfull asking price of $2.515 mill ion.

As more consumers understand and appreciate thephilosophy of environmentally sensitive building, communities

Review of

EmergencyServices

on Kiawahcomplete

BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

On Jan. 6, 2015, Kiawah ownCouncil, several interestedresidents, local security

representatives, and over a dozen publicprofessionals from fire, emergency andlaw enforcement gathered to hear thepresentation by Public Safety Solutionsinc. on the state of emergency services onthe island

PSSi was originally engaged to completeits review of current emergency servicesby October, 2014. PSSi subsequentlyrequested a 33 percent increase intheir fees, to total nearly $59,000, and

more time to complete the contractedwork. Both extensions were granted. InOctober, PSSi gave a preliminary reportat the regularly scheduled own Councilmeeting, which was attended by St JohnsFD Chief Colleen Walz. Te informationincluded in the presentation was gleanedfrom a combination of public recordsand the Insurances Services Office. ISOis the chief repository of utilization andultimately, actuarial data for the insuranceindustry. Te preview of what was to bea more robust report, then promised forlate November, used bar and line chartsto describe Kiawahs use of emergencyservices during the past five years.

November came and went, and at theDec. 2 meeting of OKI own Council,it was announced the larger report hadnot been received in time to allow ownCouncil to review it before presentingan overview to the public. FormerCouncilmember Dick Murphy used some


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Seabrook TownPlanning Commission

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Kiawah Town Councilmeeting January 6, 2015

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

BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

he first meeting of the own ofKiawah Islands newly electedown Council started at 2:50 p.m.,

20 minutes later than normal, on Jan. 6.Kiawah resident Charles Larsen

started Citizens Comments with a bang.He reminded Council he had served onthe OKI advisory committee for theKiawah Island Utility purchase. He posedtwo questions relative to the purchase;

What is the likelihood of a 40 percentor greater increase in rates for residents

over the next five years as a result of OKIpurchasing KIU?Why wasnt OKI using the cheaper

option of a General Obligations Bondto fund the purchase of KIU instead ofthe planned and more expensive RevenueBond option?

Both the Mayor and CouncilmemberLabriola tried to respond on the spot.Both described the purchase of KIU as anon again, off again work in progress, that

was still being negotiated. It is furthercomplicated by the more recent issue ofadding a second waterline.

Kiawah resident Wendy Kulick keptthe Citizens Comments ball rolling.

Kulick opened with a question about aproposed change in the way questionsare posed to Council. OKI Ordinance2015-02 appeared to portend theelimination of questions or to makeasking them more difficult. Tere was atone of shock associated with the questionsince the proposal came so close on theheels of the OKI new councilmemberorientation, where several councilmembersspoke of their intent to provide greatertransparency.

One aspect of the changes to theMunicipal Code on which you will bevoting later in this meeting Agenda itemVIII (I), Discussion of Ordinance 2015-02 regarding a proposed amendment toSection 2-308(a)(2)(d) specifically states:All citizens wishing to have a questionanswered should submit such a questionto the Clerk in writing at the time suchquestion is presented at the meeting ormay do so prior to the meeting and thenalso pose the question again at the meetingor request that it be read into the Minutes.Te own will endeavor to respond tosuch question in writing within two weeksof the public presentation of the question;provided, however, if the own is able torespond sooner it will and further if theown is able to respond at the time aquestion is posed, the own will endeavorto do so.

Kulick then posed several questionsregarding how this process will befollowed, what a citizen should do ifa topic that could not be anticipatedcame up, and whether this meant that aquestion not submitted in writing wouldthen never be answered. She concluded

with asking:

Why is this policy necessary? Doesthe own no longer tape each Councilmeeting, after which the own Clerk

would be able to transcribe any quest ionwhich is asked? It appears this newprocedure will discourage people fromasking questions, since the changes makeit more difficult for citizens to do so.

Kulick concluded by following up onher questions from previous meetings,saying she had not yet received satisfactory

responses and asking when they would beforthcoming.

Marilyn Larach closed out CitizensComments dovetailing with WendyKulicks first question.

We have always had two commentperiods. Will this continue and if Yes,

will that be in the code? she asked.Te OKI attorney responded by

calling Ordinance 2015-02 an in-artfulfirst cut, done without a lot of thinking [tobegin a discussion].

Craig Weaver, newly elected memberto own Council was also quick to begina discussion of the matter. He pointed outthe value of the existing and long standingtradition of having two question andanswer periods.

Mayor Lipuma agreed with Weaver,painting the measure as an effort torespond more quickly.

We [OKI] already have the meansat our disposal to document questions,Lipuma said, waving to the web ofmicrophones in the room, demonstrablycapable of picking up most speakers anddont need the additional obstacle [ofdemanding written questions in advance

of OKI meetings]. No actions weretaken on the measure.

Tere was no Old Business to attendto. However, along with the classic hopesfor a better future elections bring, a newlyelected own Council also brings lots andlots of new business with it. Everyonehunkered down for the 13 items requiringCouncils attention.

Te first seven items of New Businesswere largely housekeeping. For example,


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cilmember Labriola was electedr Pro empore. Councilmemberer was elected to chair the Public

Committee, staff positions wered. Although subject to change,ns to accept each position werediscussed, seconded and supported

mously. Results are recorded on thes organizational chart, and availablee web.first reading of Ordinance 2015-01

next on the list and produced ahy discussion/debate. o summarize,chon Painters had been brought Municipal Court, accused of aviolation. John L. Strauch, Chiefcipal Judge dismissed the case,

g he was not empowered to assessn civil matters. Te OKI attorneyled the ruling, researched ownes, drafted legislation, and prepared

ments for own Council. He claimeddence the case would be overturnedhat the proposed ordinance wouldis case by establishing legislative.wly elected Councilmember

n, cut to the heart of the matterg What is the amount of the fine?was an audible gasp and visible

from attendees when $200 cameas the answer. A motion to acceptst reading was made, seconded and

d unanimously.xt on the agenda was the previouslysed Ordinance 2015-02, to alter the

questions can be posed to Council.debate followed with the primary

ence this time being to emphasizea discussion and not a first reading.

xt was a discussion involving theom of Information Act. Te Southina Supreme Court ruled agendas

t required for regular meetings ofcipal bodies such as OKI (in theambries v Saluda County Council).I had decided to continue thece regardless of the ruling. However,OKI attorney resurrected the issue,ering if trouble would follow ifes were made to the un-requiredas. He recommended new language

nsidered.engthy, extremely detailed discussion

wed before councilmembers WeaverLabriola cut through the debate.er said in effect he didnt want toany changes in agenda policy, liked

g an agenda and the ability to makeses to it. Labriola said, Tis justlicates things and isnt necessary. Wey have established rules of order.

Next was a discussion of what changesto OKI statutes would be requiredto allow members of own Council toattend meetings by phone. Te State ofSouth Carolina Attorneys General hasno problem with it provided everyonecan hear what everyone else is saying atall times, including recording devices.Councilmember Weaver seemed to thinkit was acceptable, too, but thought itshould be used sparingly given the pitfalls

of cell phones etc. A similar debate onSeabrook last year resulted in its Councilallowing the practice.

Te next discussion made adjustmentsin the Beach Franchise Agreement. Waysof reconciling calendar year expirations

with what had historical ly been Marchthrough March contract periods, andmonthly fees paid by franchisees werepresented before the biggest singlediscussion of the day.

Jim Jordan, OKI Wildlife Biologist,had been waiting nearly two hours topresent an item added to the agenda thatvery day. A proposal for a required MicroInvertebrate Study (a.k.a. Assessment of

Benthic Communities) had been made toOKI by the South Carolina Departmentof Natural Resources as enforcer of Federalmandates from U.S. Fish and Wildlife.

Te presentation had been addedto comply with the approval processesof multiple entities for the three year,$90,000 project, required beforebeach re-nourishment projects can beundertaken. Mayor Lipuma complainedabout the expense adding When weget to the re-nourishment, were talkingabout big bucks, summarily describingthe very roomy hat he intends to passamongst other governing organizations onKiawah. A motion to approve funding wasmade, seconded and passed unanimously.

Mayor Lipuma announced an OffsitePlanning meeting of own Council hadbeen scheduled for Jan. 26, saying it

would be held at the Marriott, was opento the public and breakfast would be at8 a.m.

Te February Meeting of OKI ownCouncil was moved to the tenth becauseof a conflict with the Legislative ActionConference scheduled for Feb. 3 inColumbia. Councilmember Johnson saidthere was similar conflict in March andsuggested it be rescheduled as well but theidea was deferred.

After an Executive Session to receive

legal advice, the meeting was adjourned.

of his last breaths as a member of ownCouncil to protest the delay. However,the report still had not been received forreview by own Council and the PSSipresentation was subsequently scheduledfor Jan. 6.

Full report now in hand, MayorLipuma opened proceedings announcing,Te public is here to listen and learn

but not to engage in this process, inan apparent effort to avoid distractionsfor the presenters. William Ale of PSSi,charged with an overview of Fire Servicesand general introduction, took the floor.Te general (unaltered) introductionbegins;

Te own of Kiawah Island islocated on a sea or barrier island on the

Atlantic Ocean approximately fifteen (15)miles south of the City of Charleston inCharleston County, South Carolina. It islargely a gated beach and golf resort area.It consists of a total area of 13.5 squaremiles that is comprised of 11.2 squaremiles of land and 2.4 square miles of

water. Te Island is long and narrow.Ale said it had been a tough analysis

because of tension between OKI andSJFD. From there, he presented abreakdown of the demographics onKiawah, how the town was governed etc.

After a brief education on the subject ofFire Sciences (how and why things burn),

Ale segued with the comment it takes18 minutes to assemble an effective firefighting force.

Tese are not your fathers fires,Ale went on to say. odays plastics andsynthetic materials, it seems, burn fasterthan the natural materials of the past,meaning response times become a bigger

issue than ever before. Ale concluded,Industry standards are unreliable and wereally are in a race against the clock [in afire related incident]. We need to get thereas fast as we can.

PSSi then sent Bob McNally to theplate to talk about Emergency MedicalServices. EMS services on Kiawah areprovided by Charleston County EMSDepartment, which covers an area ofaround 919 square miles, serving 372,803residents and an estimated 57,000 calls ayear. McNally went on to say the relativelythin population density on Kiawah was afactor in delivering prompt service sinceresources tended to concentrate where

demand is most likely [e.g. downtownCharleston and North Charleston]. Hewrapped up by recommending a PublicSafety Director be hired that would reportto the own Administrator.

Batting clean-up for PSSi was omaylor. ime allotted for the presentation

was running short, however. He provideda quick overview of the resources a llocatedto security by OKI, the Kiawah IslandCommunity Association, FreshfieldsSecurity Department and the KiawahIsland Golf Resort and praised the additionof off-duty Charleston County Deputiesaugmenting Freshfields patrols. Utilization

was on par with the previous segments

which, said aylor corresponds to whenpeople are awake to use the services.While some of the PSSi personnel

made recommendations as part oftheir presentations, the over-archingrecommendations came at the end ofthe 200 page report. Te full reportand PowerPoint presentation areavailable on the OKI website. Te firstrecommendation from Law Enforcementsection, for example, reads:

Te own Council is encouraged torefrain from pursuing the creation of itsown stand-alone police department sincedoing so would reduce police servicesdelivered to the own and would costsubstantially more.

A recommendation that could beapplied to both the EMS and Fire sections

reads:Te SJFD should consider adeployment strategy for the own ofKiawah that includes staffing for itscurrent apparatus and two quick responsevehicles (QRV) with fast fire attack andbasic life support capabilities.

A QRV staffed with paramedics canbe used for a combination of EMS andfirefighting applications. Ideally, they

would be staffed by paramedics andamplify the effectiveness of Kiawahstwo fire stations. Te idea has beenchampioned as a solution by formerOKI councilmember Dick Murphy andis already under consideration by SJFD.

If SJFD finds the solution viable, thelength of time for transportation to a high-level care facility would remain, but EMS

would be more quickly available with a callto 9-1-1. A private solution recommendedby PSSi without regard to cost, would stillnot solve the transportation problem, and

would not be available via 9-1-1, requiringother arrangements and associatedlearning curves.

In the judgment of the Study eam,the own of Kiawah Island is encouragedto embark on a course that will enhancethe delivery of the involved public safetyservices. All decisions should be based on

what is best for the customer in the own

of Kiawah Island, concluded the PSSireports Customer Orientation section.

The STJFD

should consider

a deployment

strategy for

the Town of

Kiawah that

includes

staffing for

its current

apparatus

and two quick

response

vehicles with

fast fire attack

and basic

life support

capabilities.

PSSi Report

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enefit from projects like Indigo Park where patiencecommitment to sustainable, high quality designples are paramount, said Dyal, President of Dyal

pass LLC. Tis is a trend that has spread acrossca and Europe.

An important strategy for Indigo Park was to lead byexample. Dyal Compass built several homes that show thequality and innovation of green building materials andtechnique in a variety of floor plan designs. Currently,Indigo Park has four completed homes ranging from 3-5bedroom designs and all certified LEED (Leadership inEnvironmental and Energy Design). Te home currentlyunder construction is steps from the community park, and

is a Palmetto floor planfeaturing five bedrooms and a20 by 40 foot geothermal pool on the oversized deck.

Since the inception of Indigo Park, Kiawahsonly LEED-certified neighborhood, Dyal Compasshas remained committed to its design principles ofsustainable, green building initiatives that require lessimpact on the environment and save homeowners onutilities.

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This LEED certifed home is in Kiawahs new Indigo Park.


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New tenants

at Freshfields


Freshfields Village is adding two newstores. Lilly Pulitzer and Peyton

William Jewelry Studio will openshop in early February.

Lilly Pulitzer, known for bright, vibrantresort wear, is adding its 29th retail store.

We are so very proud to havedistributed Lilly for a number of years onKiawah Island and are now thrilled to opena company store in the same location,said Jane Schoenborn, Vice President ofCreative Communications and Marketing

with Lilly Pulitzer.Peyton William Jewelry Studio, a

local store currently located in downtownCharleston on King Street, is opening a

second store at Freshfields Village. DesignerGabrielle Egan has studied traditionalforging and metalsmithing techniques andenjoys creating new and unique designsthat resonate with women of all ages.

I love the relaxed vibe of the village, aswell as the variety of local shops that arerepresented there. We are so excited to bea part of the experience at Freshfields, saidEgan.

To view a complete list of FreshfieldsVillages retailers and businesses, visitfreshfieldsvillage.com/directory/.

Deveaux Bank Past and PresentS I N H G H O S T S A U T H O R A N D

P H O T O G R A P H E R , D A N A B E A C H

BY GARY FANSLERFor The Island Connection

he author and photographer,Dana Beach recently publishedDeveaux, a reflection on the

life of Deveaux Bank. He has visitedDeveaux regularly for twenty five years.In his book, he chronicles the annualcycle of reproduction and renewal onthis renowned seabird rookery, and the

work of the scientists and conservationistswho labor to understand and protect it.Mr. Beach is the founder and ExecutiveDirector of the South Carolina CoastalConservation League and the recipient ofseveral environmental and conservationawards.

Please join us to learn more about ourneighbor, Deveaux Bank, Feb. 12,

7:30 p.m. at the Lake House.Refreshments at 7 p.m.

All Seabrook Island residents and guestsare welcome. Tere is a $5 donation fornon SINHG members. Information aboutfuture programs and SINHG membershipcan be found at the SINHG web site,sinhg.org.

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Charleston Collegiate students competein photography, public speaking

J U D G E S , M E N T O R S D R A W N F R O M T H E C O M M U N I T Y

H E L P S T U D E N T S W I T H C O M P E T I T I O N S

BY JOYCE HUDSONFor The Island Connection

Over the previous year students atCharleston Collegiate have beenparticipating in Combined Upper

l Public Speaking Competition/graphy Competitions. Teseetitions are designed to bring

hment programs to students, to useclassroom instruction to produceown best work, to give students an

ure to and an opportunity to workadults who are experts in their fields,o provide material to document theirent work for the college admissionsss. Te competitions concluded this

month and on Jan. 7 the students werepresented with awards for their efforts.

Te Photography Competition beganin March with a lecture by John Sanderson the different types of portrait photos.Students were assigned five portraitphotos to be wide medium and close-upshots, formal/informal and environmentalphotos of five different subjects. John

provided a critique in April.Noted, retired ime/Life Food

photographer and Field & Streamphotographer, Arie DeZanger gave a

presentation in April on his long career.Alice Keeney, well-known photojournalistwho shoots stories for AP, NationalGeographic, the Family Circle Cup here inCharleston and is known for her weddingphotos, lectured on photojournalism. Aphotojournalism assignment was givento the competing students. Tey were to

write a paragraph describing the story thattheir photos were meant to tell and submit8-12 images to tell that story.

Judges Alice Keeney, Sue Corcoranand Jack Kotz judged the submissions andawarded honorable mention to KymetLaBoard and Skylar Matriciani. Firstplace and a $500 cash prize was awardedto Pinita ovar. Other participatingstudents were Emily Alberg, KaitlinEakin, and Miriam Kirshtein. Students

were mentored by community expertsin photography during the process,including Renee Black, Ron Chamberlain,Gretchen Gross, Shauneen Hutchinson,

Judy Percival and John Sanders.A sampling of the student work was on

display in the Johns Island Public Libraryduring the entire month of December and

was well received by the community.Te Public Speaking Competitionbegan in the fall of 2014, and was aimedat inspiring students to participate ina public speaking competition to hone

their skills. Six students volunteered andeach chose a subject from a short listand each was paired with a communitymentor. Te mentors were Nedra Hecker,retired curator of marine mammals at theNational Aquarium in Baltimore; omHudson, retired partner; Lord Abbett,

Whit McMillan, Education Director,SC Aquarium; Chris Drury, presidentKiawah Island Real Estate and AnneCleveland director, Charleston Library.

Te competing students workedwith their mentors over the next threemonths researching and perfecting theirpresentations. During this period theUpper school had the pleasure of hearingspeakers Nikki Joy, a motivationalspeaker; John Zahl, Episcopalian Priestand Sharon Cooper-Murray who isknown as Te Gullah Lady.

Contestants presented their finalspeeches, with visual aids, on Jan. 7,2015 at the Johns Island Public Libraryto a standing room-only crowd. JudgesSharon Cooper-Murray, Andy Willitsof Charleston Day School and eddyurner, Charleston Collegiate economics

instructor and son of ed urner, judgedthe presentations. Te first place prizeof $500 in cash was awarded to MiriamKirshtein who delivered a stunningpresentation on school violence.

right, Brittney Phillips, Kymet LaBoard, C.J. Walker,

r Matrisciani, Miriam Kirshstein and Alexandra Brannen

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6 wars, one weekendE X P E R I E N C E T H E B A T T L E O F

H A R L E S T O N AT L E G A R E F A R M S

ome out to Legare Farms on Jan. 31and Feb. 1 for the 11th annual Battleof Charleston. Tis years event

eature reenactors from six differentcan wars doing living history scenes.featured will be Revolutionary, CivilWorld War I, World War II, Korean,Vietnam. In addition there will beishes each day starting at noon fromvil War, World War II, and VietnamOn Saturday there will be a Ladies

on Show of womens fashion fromwars period at 10:30 a.m. Sunday

there will be a Civil War period churchservice at 10:30 a.m. Food will be availablefor purchase and vendors, including ablacksmith, will have items for sale. Comeout and spend the day with 200 years of

American history.

Gates open at 10 a.m. both Saturdayand Sunday. Call 843.559.0788 or visitbattleofchas.com for more information.Tickets can be purchased in advanceat legarefarms.com/products/battle-of-charleston-re-enactment.

PHOTO BY RALPH SECOY

Seabrook Art Guildhosts Sergio Roffo

BY ROBERTA BOATTIFor The Island Connection

he Seabrook Island Artist Guild

will host one of the countryspremier coastal landscape painters

at its Feb. 17 meeting 3 p.m., in the LakeHouse, Live Oak room. Sergio Roffo, anelected Fellows member of both the

American Society of Marine Artists andthe Guild of Boston Artists, holds thehonor of being one of the youngest artiststo be designated a Copley Master by theCopley Society of Boston. Roffo will showhis work and discuss and demonstrate hisartistic process.

Roffo has been inspired by the workof American traditional painters such asInness & Bierstadt, among others andhis representations of coastal landscapesreveal a luminous, masterful feeling.Upon viewing his art, you will discovera precise sense of value and atmosphericperspective that conveys a relaxed sense ofcalmness; a characteristic that defines andinforms all of his works.

A serious artist, Roffo continuallystrives to capture the elusive essencethat is Nature. He describes his missionas trying to convey to the viewer thespirituality and sacredness of my work,indicating the harmony of nature throughcolor and light. Roffo offers that As

artists, our creative goals will never beaccomplished. We will always be studentsof nature, because nature does it sobeautiful ly. We live each day passionately,others only dream of!

Roffo's captivating depictions ofthe New England landscape havebeen included in a variety of museumexhibitions and have earned him manyawards, including two prestigious"Grumbacher Gold Medals" and theYankee Sagendorph Award; presentedby Yankee Magazine. In 1994, Roffo wasthe winner of the Massachusetts DuckStamp, winning on his first attempt, whereothers spend years trying. He has alsobeen selected for inclusion in numerouspublications and featured several timesin American Art Collector Magazine.His work is included in many private andpublicly owned collections.

Te youngest of six children, Roffowas born in San Donato, Italy. Hisfamily immigrated to Boston wheresometime after high school he attendedVesper George School of Art in Boston,graduating with honors. Roffo residesin Scituate, MA with his wife and twodaughters.


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G EVENSays

Studythe Sandcastle

dge Groupy Bridge Group needs newm. at the La ke House. Foration, please contact Lori

843.768.2314 or Ilse Calcagno317.

itchersouse, every Monday from 11

For more information, pleaseise Doyon at dendoyon@

aysPracticed 4th uesday of the month,ouseOsprey 2, 1 - 4 p.m.new players, those returningand anyone else who wants

practice with others whothe game. If you have anyease contact Helen Tompsongmail.com.

ohicketfun at Bohickett Marina, 6turing music, face painting,ts and a jump castle.

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Fridays in April at 10:30 a.m., 351Maybank Highway, Johns Island RegionalLibrary. 3-6 years old with adult. Call843.559.1945 for more information.

Friday Indoor Pickleball12:30-2:30 every Friday at St.Christophers Camp. For furtherinformation, please contact Mary orelloat 843.768.0056

SaturdaysHomegrownJohns Island Farmers Market. EverySaturday at 3546 Maybank HighwayJohns Island 10 a.m. 2 p.m. www.johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.

2015 Sea Island Cars and CoffeeTird Saturday of every month, FreshfieldsVillage.

OngoingOpera Lite Series at the Lake HouseAnother season of Opera Lite kicks offon Tursday, Jan. 8 and continues onTursday afternoons from 3:30 - 5 p.m.for 10 weeks. Each week brings a differentperformance featuring distinguishedcurrent and vintage performers. Englishsubtitles permit understanding of dialogueand solo numbers. For information, pleasecall: John Benzel at 843.768.1174 [email protected]. All are welcome:1/22 Verdi - Simon Boccanegra, 1/29Leoncavallo Pagliacci, 2/5 Ballet - Misha

the mighty mite, 2/10 Massenet Werther,2/19 Mozart - Don Giovanni - Part 1, 2/26Mozart - Don Giovanni - Part 2, 3/3 Verdi Falstaff, 3/12 Wine and wind-up toys!

Art on Paper ExhibitionFree. February 6 - April 5, Te Vendue,26 Vendue Range. Curators Pam Walland Sara Arnold will select artwork froma cross section of local art galleries for thiscontemporary exhibition of works on paperin Charlestons only art-themed hotel, TeVendue. Daily tours are offered. Works willbe for sale and a portion of the proceedswill go to benefit the Gibbes Museum ofArt. Opening reception, February 6, from5 until 8 p.m.

Johns Island LibraryProgramsJohns Island Regional LibraryFree Programs and Events for February

Black History Month rivia (grades6-12), Feb. 1 - Feb. 28. Answer questionsabout notable African Americans andwin a sweet treat . Available in the eenLounge only.

een Lounge (grades 6-12), Weekdaysfrom 3:305 p.m. Hang out with yourfriends, play Wii and various boardgames after school.

een Advisory Group and Lounge(grades 6-12), uesday, Feb. 3 f rom

3:305 p.m. Te Johns Island AG(een Advisory Group) will discuss t heLock-In that will be held at the end ofthe month. Snacks will be served.

Affordable Care Act Help (adults),uesdays, Feb. 3 and 10 from 1-7 p.m.Saturdays, Feb. 7 and 14 from 10a.m.-5 p.m. Need health care coverageand want to k now your options? Signup for Affordable Care Act (ACA)health coverage and subsidies withpersonalized, expert advice fromfederally-certified Navigators from thePalmetto Project. Call toll-free 888-998-4646 for an appointment.

PLAY: What Color is Love? (ages 6and older), uesdays, Feb.3, 10, 17 and24 at 5:30 p.m. Tis series celebratesBlack History Month and the monthof love. Join us as we learn to love ourdifferences through stories, games andcrafts. Children will joyfully explorewhat it means to be Black, White, Latinand Asian. Parents are encouraged toparticipate in learning how to raise achild in a diverse world.

Knit and Purl (adults), Wednesdays,February 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 6-7:30p.m. Want to know more about knittingor share your knowledge? Meet andexchange ideas with other crafters. Allskill levels welcome.

Geek Dojo series: Hour of Code (ages6-12), Tursdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26at 3:30 p.m. Learn the basics of gamecoding, complete the official Hour ofCode and earn a coding certificate onour computer software during this fourweek series.

AARP Free Income ax Preparation(adults), Saturdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 and28 from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Free incometax preparation and electronic filingwill be offered by A ARP volunteersthrough April 11. A current picture IDand Social Security card are required,along with the Social Security cards ofany dependents. First come, first servedwith the last person accepted at 1 p.m.

Assistance in Spanish will be available.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31Oyster Roast12 p.m. Te Bohicket Marina MerchantsAssociation will have its annual OysterRoast from 12 until the oysters run out.

Saltwater Sounds

9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Te CharlestonSymphony Orchestra joins the Aquariumto present a marine-inspired musicalperformance especially for children. Enjoytunes by the tank and visit the InstrumentPetting Zoo, where children can see, hear,and touch the instruments as demonstratedby professional musicians. SaltwaterSounds is free with general admission or

membership.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Artist Guild ReceptionArtist and Photographer of the Monthopening reception for Peter Boatti andDerek Fyfe. uesday evening, from 5-7p.m. Lake House Gallery.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Art Guild Workshop with GaryKunkelman.1 - 3 p.m. Tis is the first in a series of fourfree workshops for beginning oil or pa stelpainters, to be held at the La ke House.Please bring your painting materials.o sign up contact Walter Czander at768.9086 or e-mail him at [email protected].

Growing a New Johns IslandA reception marking the publication ofthe report by Johns Island Conservancy.Special guest speaker Winslow Hastie,Chief Preservation Officer, HistoricCharleston Foundation Promoting a

culture of Stewardship for Johns Island.At the Briars Creek Golf Club. $30 perperson. RSVP by ues., Jan 27. Pay onlineat jicsc.org/event1.

Workshop with Gary KunkelmanTis is the first in a series of fourworkshops for beginning oil or pastelpainters, to be held from 1-3 p.m. at the

Lake House. Tis is a free workshop andpaints and canvases are required. o signup contact Walter Czander at 768.9086 ore-mail him at ccc [email protected]

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Liquid Pleasure Super Show7:30 p.m. Te Liquid Pleasure SuperShow played to an enthusiastic audiencewhen they appeared as part of our 2013-2014 season. Tis thirteen-piece groupcomposed of male and female vocalists,guitars, percussion and horns had usmoving and grooving to all the songs weknow and love. icket Release: Kiawah1/20 Public 1/23. Complimentary icketsare available at the Visitors Center atKiawah Island own Hall and online atwww.kiawahisland.org/specialevents. Formore information call 843.768.9166.

Gourmet & GrapesTrough Feb. 8. Te Gourmet & GrapesCulinary Extravaganza offers guests achance to sample gourmet food and selectwines from around the world while raisingmoney to fund critical research at the

Hollings Cancer Center at the MedicalUniversity of South Carolina. ickets maybe purchased for the entire weekend orindividual events, and special room ratesare available as well. For event details,please go to www.gourmetandgrapes.comor contact the Hollings Cancer CenterOffice of Development at 843-792-9335 or

[email protected].

Adopt-a-HighwayJohns Island Conservancys next adopt ahighway cleanup is on Saturday, Feb. 7from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. on the east end ofMaybank Highway. Come out and join usand help keep Johns Island beautiful. Signup at jicsc.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Swing! Swing! Swing!7:30 p.m. Maestro Charlton Singletonand Charlestons resident big band, theCharleston Jazz Orchestra present Swing!Swing! Swing!, a program dedicated to theSwing Era. ickets are $10Availablefrom Jazz Artists of Charleston atjazzartistsofcharleston.org

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Workshop with Gary Kunkelman1 - 3 p.m. Tis is the second in a seriesof four workshops for beginning oil orpastel painters, to be held at the LakeHouse. o sign up call 768.9086 or e-mail

[email protected].

Deveaux uncoveredSINHG presents the author andphotographer, Dana Beach recentlypublished Deveaux, a reflection on t helife of Deveaux Bank.

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events sponsored by the own ofah Island Arts Council unless otherwiseted. Complimentary ickets areble at the Visitors Center at Kiawah

own Hall and online via www.hisland.org/special-events. For more

mation call 843.768.9166.

quid Pleasure Super Showday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m., at the EastConference Center. icket Release:

ah 1/20 Public 1/23. Online ticketingble beginning 1/23 via www.hisland.org/special-events.ck by popular demand! Repeatement! Te Liquid Pleasure Superplayed to an enthusiastic audiencethey appeared as part of our 2013-season. Tis thirteen-piece group

osed of male and female vocalists,s, percussion and horns had us

ng and grooving to all the songs weand love. Liquid Pleasure gave us

forgettable evening. If you came toquid Pleasure last year, youll wantme back for more. If you didntit last year, heres another chanceyour dancing shoes on and have a

ous good time with Liquid Pleasure,ouths premier band. Get ready forening of pure entertainment.arleston Jazz Orchestra presents

g! Swing! Swing!nday, Feb. 8 - 7:30 p.m., East Beachrence Center, ickets are $10able from Jazz Artists of Charleston attistsofcharleston.org. ickets are alsoble by phone, 843.641.0011. Or inat Charleston Jazz House, 93 SpringSuite A, Downtown Charleston.

aestro Charlton Singleton andestons resident big band, theeston Jazz Orchestra present Swing!

g! Swing!, a program dedicated to theg Era, showcasing the melodic, hard-g category of jazz music delivered

g bands in the 1930s and 40s, witherse repertoire, mixing elements of

swing, pop, sacred, straight ahead,and the Great American Songbook.s the premier performance for the

Charleston Jazz Orchestra on KiawahIsland and is made possible by a first timegrant from the own of Kiawah IslandCultural Events Fund.

Art Film #3 - First PositionFriday, Feb. 13 3 p.m., Sandcastle. No

ickets RequiredEvery year, thousands of aspiring

dancers enter one of the worlds largestballet competitions, the Youth AmericaGrand Prix, where lifelong dreams are atstake. In the final round, with hundredscompeting for only a handful of elitescholarships and contracts, nothingshort of perfection is acceptable. BessKargmans award-winning, box officehit documentary First Position followssix extraordinary dancers as they preparefor the chance to enter the world ofprofessional ballet, struggling throughbloodied feet, near exhaustion anddebilitating injuries, all while navigatingthe drama of adolescence. A showcase ofawe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion,First Position paints a thrilling andmoving portrait of the most gifted balletstars of tomorrow.

Rene Marie, Jazz Vocalistuesday, Feb. 17 - 7:30 p.m., East Beach

Conference Center, icket Release: Kiawah1/29 Public 2/3.

Grammy Nominated Ren Marie iscoming to Kiawah! Ren Marie (singer,actress, writer) tipping the hat to the divineMs. Eartha Kitt and her fiery, sensualand clever interpretations of songs. Withher incredible range of vocal ability, herpowerful emotional resonance and strongindependent streak, Ren is the right artistto conceive of this historic project, outNovember 12 on the adventurous, multi-Grammy-nominated label MotmaMusic. I Wanna Be Evil (With Love toEartha Kit) is Rens third recording forthe label and her 10th career album. Tisbrilliantly entertaining album burnishesRens reputation as the most provocativerisk-taker among todays jazz divas.

Barcino Baroque ours EuropeSunday, Feb. 22 4 p.m., River Course

Clubhouse. icket Release: Kiawah 2/3

Public 2/6.Barcino Baroque, a quartet of baroque

specialists including Margaret KellyCook, Soprano, husband Ricard BordasCountertenor, Phoebe Carrai, baroquecello and Ignacio Prego, harpsichord

will take us on a European tour. Whilebaroque music is a relatively well knownmusical genre, there are numerous styles

which emerged during the roughly 150years of the period. Barcino Baroque willperform on period instruments, with avariety of baroque vocal music includingthe Italian Cantata, English songs withseveral by Henry Purcell, the French ayrede court and the Spanish tonadillas.

Te four artists comprising BarcinoBaroque are world class specialists in thebaroque style of music, and are uniquelyqualified to present this tour of Europe.Many of you are familiar with Maggieand Ricard, who have settled here inCharleston after spending their earlycareers performing throughout Europe.Ms. Carrai teaches at Julliard in New

York City, the Longy School of Musicin Cambridge Massachusetts and at theUniversity of the Arts in Berlin. Sheperforms regularly with several of thefinest baroque ensembles in Europe andthe United States. A Spanish native,Mr. Prego won the prestigious 2012

Westfield International HarpsichordCompetition, and has degrees from PadreAntonio Soler Conservatory in Madrid,Indiana University and has joined theHistorical Performance program atTe Juilliard School in New York. Heis generally considered one of the finestharpsichordists of his generation.

Peter & Will Anderson Jazz rioTursday, Feb. 26 - 7:30 p.m., urtle

Point Clubhouse. icket Release: Kiawah2/6 Public 2/11

Virtuosos on clarinet andsaxophone, (New York imes) Peterand Will Anderson are one of the mostextraordinary duos in jazz performing

today. As young age of 15, they touredthe United Kingdom, playing traditional

jazz, swing, and bebop. Born and raised

in the Washington, D.C. area, they werementored by exas-native saxophonistPaul Carr, before attending Juilliard inNew York City, where they currentlyreside. Peter and Wills expertise has madethem saxophonists of choice for WyntonMarsalis, Jimmy Heath, Wycliffe Gordonand the Village Vanguard Orchestra.

Teyve headlined at NYCs Jazzat Lincoln Center, D.C.s Blues Alley,the New Orleans Jazz Fest, SarasotaFL Jazz Festival, South Carolinas JazzCorner, Seattles riple Door, Iowas BixBeiderbecke Festival, the Central Illinois

Jazz Festival, Pennsylvanias Deer HeadInn, Long Islands Guild Hall, and Alfie

in okyo. Teyve led several month-longrunning jazz concerts at 59E59 Teaters;Artie Shaw at 100, Te FabulousDorseys, and Le Jazz Hot, whichbroke box-office sales records and wasnominated for a 2014 Drama Desk award.

Art Film #4 ony Bennett TeMusic Never Ends

Friday, Feb. 27 3 p.m., Sandcastle. Noickets Required

A class act in every respect, onyBennett deserves the same in adocumentary tribute, and Te MusicNever Ends is just that, compilation ofmusic and words that's as likably modestas the octogenarian singer himself. Born

in New York in 1926, the former AnthonyBenedetto grew up during the Depression,served in World War II, hit the big timein the 1950s, marched in Selma, Alabama

with Mart in Luther King, Jr., faded fromthe scene during the rock-dominated'60s, became an estimable painter, andthen, with son Danny as his manager,staged a revival that earned him manyyoung fans and continues to this day. Allof that is detailed by celebrities such asHarry Belafonte, Martin Scorsese, MelBrooks, and Alec Baldwin, as well asvarious critics and pundits in the film, butthe most entertaining content, of course,is the music. Clint Eastwood produced

the documentary and Anthony Hopkinsnarrates.

Kiawah Arts Council offers upbevvy February programs

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Seabrookers displaytheir talents

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Its time again for Seabrookers to struttheir artistic stuff. Te 28th AnnualSeabrook Island Arts & Crafts Show

will open at the Lake House on Friday,Feb. 13 and run through Sunday, Feb. 15.

Celebrating its 28th season, theAnnual Meeting Weekend event bringstogether the creativity of a diverse artisticcommunity that has grown from itshumble beginnings in the old SeaviewRestaurant and the Oyster CatcherCommunity Center to fill the LakeHouse Live Oak Room with paintings,photography, sculpture, crafts and more.

Te show will run from 2-5 p.m. onFriday with a special wine and cheeseMeet the Artists Reception that eveningfrom 7-9 p.m. Saturday hours are 10:30a.m. 5 p.m. Te Sunday showing willbe from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dont miss thebig show. Come out and see what younever knew your neighbors could do.

Carmen Vence RiversE N G L I S H A S A S E C O N D

L A N G U A G E V O L U N T E E R

INTERVIEW BY MARIA GUROVICHFor The Island Connection

Editors Note: Volunteer Spotlight is a column in Te Island Connection highlightingmembers of the community who give their time to help others. If you know of a volunteerwho deserves the spotlight email [email protected].

ACuba native, born of Spanishparents, volunteer Carmen VenceRivers has been involved as a tutor

with Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreachs adult English as a SecondLanguage classes for over 10 years. Whatfirst attracted her to the organization thenis what still keeps her coming now, thepractical approach to teaching, dedicationof the OLMCO staff, lack of waste,cheerful atmosphere, and the tangible

results.In addition to her own diversebackground, Carmen has always beensurrounded by different cultures andlanguages. Very early on she was able tospeak three languages that she perfectedat various schools in Cuba and NorthCarolina. She remembers that back

when she lived in Havana, she was hiredas interpreter by a French company.Later she worked for Standard Oil ofCalifornia in Havana where she met herfuture husband, Henry, a native of JohnsIsland. Soon after they married, her son,Henry Jr., was born in Havana, theirtwin daughters, Carolina and Rebecca,

were born in Miami, Florida. Carmenand her family have always travelled alotHenrys work took them to variousplaces such as Argentina, England, and

Denmark to name only a few. Teyeventually retired to the family home,Belvidere Plantation on Johns Island.

Te knowledge that gives us the toolsand the ability to integrate into the societyis what makes a true change in someoneslife, says Carmen. She thinks that it isalso very good for the children to see theirparents taking classes because that showsthem that learning should be a life-longactivity. Carmen has always gone beyond

her volunteer duties with the Outreach.She takes every opportunity to advocatefor her students who are attempting to livehonest lives while working and attendingclasses.

Carmen believes that if you wantto give back to the community and seethe results of your work, you shouldnthesitate to get involved. eaching Englishto nonnative speakers is a great way to giveback and can be very rewarding, especia lly

when you see your students eyes light upbecause they understood something youhad explained.

For more information on how toget involved with Our Lady of Mercy

Community Outreach contact MariaGurovich via phone 843.559.4109 or [email protected].

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Facts aboutfire extinguishers

BY CAPT. CHAD KELLYFor The Island Connection

When we think of small fires andthe need to extinguish the fire

while small most people thinkfire extinguisher. Te problem inour homes and our businesses is atinguisher is the last thing we thinkunless there is a fire. In this article

e going to discuss how to maintainxtinguisher so it will work when yout.you do not feel comfortable usingtinguisher, then dont. Go outside,g all doors on your way and call 911.e extinguishers in businesses aresed to be serviced annually by a

ed person. Tis does not mean the

uisher in your home shouldnt be.service ensures proper weight, lackmage, proper pressure, etc. Fireuishers in both homes and businesses

d be checked monthly.check your extinguisher you:Look at the pin to ensure it is stillsecured in place.Check the hose to ensure it is free ofcracks and powderCheck the gauge to ensure it is stillin the greenCheck the cylinder for signs of rust

or damage Flip the extinguisher several times

to loosen the powderFire extinguishers are to be mounted to

be visible and accessible. In many businessesthe fire extinguishers are obstructed. Weneed to ensure that we have a clear path tothe extinguisher in case of emergency.

In many homes the extinguisher isplaced under the sink. As we place thingsin the cabinet the extinguisher gets pushedfurther and further back. o prevent thismount the extinguisher to the wall. Ifyou want to place the extinguisher in thecabinet mount the extinguisher just insidethe door to keep it in place.

Always remember that an extinguisheris only for use on a small fire. A smallfire is considered to be no larger than asmall waste basket. Never attempt to usemultiple extinguishers to extinguish afire. Once your first extinguisher is emptyclose the door, go outside, notify the firedepartment, and stay outside.

If you follow these tips your fireextinguisher should be ready when youneed it. As always if you have any questionsor need a smoke detector installed feel freeto contact the St. Johns Fire/Rescue, FirePrevention Division.

Enjoy local veggiesthis winter

STAFF REPORTThe Island Connection

Legare Farms on Johns Island isoffering a Winter CommunitySupported Agriculture vegetable

program this year. Te vegetabledeliveries will last for 6 weeks startingmid-February through March. Tere willbe a drop locations on James Island, at themain rident ech, in West Ashley, in MtPleasant, and at the farm on River Road.wo share sizes will be offered, a full size,

which is about a half bushel per week, anda half share.

A full share costs $157 and a halfshare is $115. Vegetables to be includedare collards, kale, broccoli, butternutsquash, acorn squash, beets, green onions,mustard, citrus, sweet potatoes, andspinach. omatoes and yellow squashmay be available from the greenhouse.Shares may be purchased by mailing acheck to the farm or going to legarefarms.com/products/csa-program. For moreinformation call 843.559.0788 or [email protected].


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Boogie (half-way) downBY CAROL ANTMANFor The Island Connection

What happened to my generation? We joyfullydanced in the mud at Woodstock and in thestreet with Martha and the Vandellas. I hope

not getting stodgy and leaving all the fun for theer music lovers. Tere are plenty of chances within aays drive of Charleston to jump back into the congaHeck, we may even enjoy it more than we used to.oes have its advantages. For example:

We dont have to sleep on the ground, in the rain.Were totally comfortable insisting that comfortmatters. At the Lake Eden Arts Festival in NorthCarolina you can make a pot of coffee and sip it onyour bunkhouse porch as you listen to the musicbegin down the hillside. At Te Spirit of SuwanneeMusic Fest in Live Oak Florida you can even buy apark cabin to stay in. Or get really comfy at a B&Blike Virginias Ambrosia Farms where breakfastcomes right from the garden and Floydfest is justup the road.Or we can sleep on the ground in the rain but nothassle with setting up. Strap your gear to a wagonand slide it onto the nifty trailer pulled by theshuttle buses at Floydfest. Teyll drop you rightoff at the campground ready to go. Or drive yourRV and make new friends. Or check out any of theeight Southeastern festivals where Dancin DavesFestival Camping takes the rough out of roughingit by setting up a first class campsite includingeverything from tents to portable showers.We can pay to play now. We may have been hippiesor yippies or yuppies. But now we can be VIPs.

Ante-up to sit on the stage, share a toast with theperformers, get special parking, check in early and

enjoy the swag of privilege. Floydfests high rollersget benefits ranging from fully catered meals andbar to backstage massages. At the Hangout Festivalin Alabama, VIPs can even enjoy the music from astage-side hot tub. Were big shots now. We earnedit.

4. We invented get your freak on. We embarrassedour children for decades and furthermore wereold enough to not care what anyone thinks of us.

Whats in the back of your closet? ie-dye, gauzeskirts, kilts and a belly-dance outfit? Glitter?Feathers? Why not? Now post that photo on yourFacebook page and tag your kids.

5. Its not just about the music. Teres kayaking andfun runs, stand-up paddle boarding and bungee

jumps, journaling and slam poetry, craft makingand yoga. And thats just whats offered throughmany festivals. Nearby there are fine restaurants,antique shopping, historic sights and wineries.Explore, take a breather. No ones the boss of you.

6. Weve been there and done that so we knowthat the best moments at festivals are not alwaysamong the hordes. At the New Orleans Jazz andHeritage Festival where the crowds at the headlinerstage are the size of our hometown populations,

we escape. A few steps away, in the smaller tents,transcendent musical moments await. Or we picka smaller festival to begin with, like MerleFest in

Wilkesboro, N.C. We can see Bruce Springsteenbetter on V anyhow.

7. We have an app for that. We may have learnedfrom our kids but now were adept at downloadingthe schedules to our cellphones, using Youube to

plan the bands to catch and buying music onlineafterwards. We help each other by sharing earplugsand giving advice such as the wife in front ofFloydfests main stage that was overheard tellingher husband, You might want to take out yourhearing aid for this band honey, it looks like it willbe a little loud.

8. Be Here Now is our generations motto. Weknow where the off-switch is on our phones. Wedont watch the world through a viewfinder. Wedont need to tweet, text and tantalize our friends.Hush; be still, were listening to the music.

9. We have more fun when were not vomiting. Wewere young too. We have a repertoire of storiesof stupid things we did while we were high ordrunk. But now we have the wisdom gained fromexperience. We calibrate our intakes for maximumenjoyment.

10. Were like Buddy Guy. Many of our musical

heroes crashed and burned early, leaving only theirnascent music behind. Ten there are the ones whoweve grown older with. Teyre the soundtrack ofour lives. Our own dance party. When Buddy Guysings, Im 74 years young and I still know how tohave my fun we arent too shy to shout right on.

If You Go: Find a festival at www.festivalfinder.comRoadtrips Charleston presents adventurous and interestingdestinations within a few hours drive of Charleston, S.C.Carol Antmans passion for outdoor and artistic experiencesfeeds her wanderlust for exotic and nearby adventures. Forhot links, photographs and previous columns or to makecomments please see www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com


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Bnh M Sandwich with Slow Cooked

Asian Braised Pork ShoulderBY MARILYN MARKEL

For The Island Connection

his hearty and vegetable-laden sandwich is greatfor a get-together with family and friends.

Serves 6gredients6 lbs. bone-in pork shoulderTbsp five-spice powderTbsp grapeseed or non-flavored oilhallots, mincedloves garlicup dry red wineups chicken stockcup hoisin sauce

Tbsp sambalcup plum saucecup hoisin saucesher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

r the sandwich use any of the following: finelyded cabbage, sliced green onion, carrot, thinly slicedll pepper, thinly sliced cucumber, mint leaves, basil, cilantro leaves, baguetterections

Heat a heavy, large casserole over medium-highheat and add the oil. Season the pork with five-spice powder, salt and pepper. Sear the pork wellon all sides, turning frequently and adjusting the

heat as necessary.2. Remove the pork to a slow cooker. Add the

shallots. Saut until they are golden brown andslightly softened. Add the shallots to a slowcooker. Add stock, the wine, hoisin, sambal andplum sauce. Turn the slow cooker on high andcook for 8 hours until very tender, turning over

about half way through3. Remove the meat to a cutting board and serve the

sauce with the sliced pork.4. Strain the sauce if you want to serve it like a

French dip.5. Slice the baguette in half. Add pork and vegetables.

Serve with sauce.

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