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Lt. Dan Band to play benefit

for injured veterans at The Citadel

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will perform Sept. 14 at The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium.

The band, founded by Kimo Williams and Sinise, is named after the character Lt. Dan Taylor, whom Sinise portrayed in the movie “Forrest Gump.”

The concert is a benefit for The Independence Fund, which helps provide injured troops with the tools, therapies and guidance that they otherwise are not receiving.

The event is expected to draw more than 250 severely injured veterans and caregivers from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a press release.

Tickets are available online at LDW4.org. They are $20 general admission.

Those interested in sponsoring the “Lt. Dan Weekend” in Charleston may obtain more information and download the sponsorship pack at LDW4.org.

Hey, it's a Potluck dinner

and all residents are invited!

Where: The Retreat Clubhouse
When: Thursday August 29, 6:00 p.m.
What to Bring: Please bring a dish to pass Potluck and your own beverage–No burgers or dogs will be grilled. Plates, cups, utensils and napkins will be provided.

Hope to See You There!

Venomous Snake Advisory

It's rare but we can cross paths with venomous snakes around our woods. Right now, due to the heat, local snakes are more likely to be out at night and in late afternoon or early morning when they aren't as easy to see.

The trail, where it runs along the woods and the edges of the ponds are the most likely places to encounter one.

A small copperhead snake was seen on the trail during the late afternoon last weekend.

Juvenile Copperhead, similar to the one seen on our trail.

Adult Copperhead

Snake Safety is Simple!

RULE ONE-A:

Keep an eye out for what's ahead. Use a good flashlight or hands-free headlight when the light is low.

RULE ONE-B:

Keep your dog on a leash and under control. Keep your cat indoors!!

What to Do if You See a Snake

Snakes can only strike a distance of one-half to two-thirds their body length. If you encounter a snake on the trail, just turn around or give it at least six feet of room and go around it.

In Case of Snake Bite

If you are bitten, the most important thing to do is to stay calm. First, call 911 to get help on the way and to get any necessary treatment as quickly as possible. Second, keep the bite wound below the level of your heart. Finally, try to get a cell phone picture of it and/or try remember what the snake looked like so you can share this with medical caregivers.

Want to Learn More?

Learn more about our local snakes and how to ID both harmless and venomous species. Email a note to tom.retreat@gmail.com or call CMG.

Get Additional Copies of the Disaster Plan

You can download a PDF file copy of the 2013 plan to print out additional copies of the Evacuation Plan or just the Evacuation Questionnaire.

The link is listed under Documents on the CMG website page for The Retreat:
http://cmgcharleston.com/retreat-at-riverland/