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Volume 8 Issue 11 September 12, 2014 FREE
SINCE MAY 2007
Twisted blt
Page 17
open arts
Page 22
Amys Place continues on page 9
BY DAVID KRUMWEIDE
For The Island Connection
Alan Fleming continues on page 16
Tennis tournament serves up
history, kitchens, care
ANNUAL AL AN F L EMI NG
TOURNAMENT RUNS OCT. 1 T HROUGH 5
T
he 31st Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court State
Championships begins October 1 at the Seabrook Island
Racquet Club. But in the run up to the event there is
plenty of fun to be had.
Tis Saturday, September 14 Te Coastal Kitchen Tour of
Seabrook Island takes place 12 to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Seven
kitchens will be featured consisting of a condo, remodels, and
brand new waterfront homes, each with their unique dcor. At
each kitchen, attendees will be treated to designer produced table
vignettes. Refreshments will be ofered at one of the lovely homes.
On Tursday September 18, the Seabrook Island Tennis Club
Amys
forced
to close
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
The Island Connection Editor
R
egulars of Amys Italian Steakhouse
on Seabrook Island were surprised
to fnd a handwritten note on the
door of the restaurant on Monday, Sept. 1
announcing the restaurant had closed its
doors for good.
No one more so than owner and
namesake Amy Bolan.
It was a shock, extremely disappointing
and fnancially destroying, she said.
According to Amy, her landlord,
COC Corporation, had informed Amy
and her husband, Bob, that they had 10
days to vacate following months of legal
wrangling over an addendum to the lease.
When we signed a lease the landlord
had asked what we were going to do to the
interior, so we made a list of everything
that we wanted to do, Amy said. He
attached it as an addendum to our lease.
Te Bolans set about remodeling
the restaurant, sinking $100,000 into
improvements, but when it came to tiling
the kitchen foor they hit some structural
roadblocks.
It would have cost us a fortune to do
(what the contractor advised) and we felt
it wasnt a tenants responsibility, it was a
landlords responsibility, Amy said.
According to Amy, COC Corporation
didnt agree, and told them the restaurant
was in violation of its lease.
We had a rocky road with one of the
owners from the beginning, Amy said.
He came in and verbally abused us over
our food, I was shocked, but I said were
working out kinks, that were here for the
long term, weve put all our retirement into
this. We got a new chef and we were really
beginning to turn the corner I thought.
According to Amy, COC Corporations
representative told them they were being
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KIAWAH ISLAND TOWN HALL
21 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9166
Fax: 768-4764
SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN HALL
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Seabrook Island, SC 29455
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JOHNS ISLAND COUNCIL
Meetings are held at the Berkeley Electric Co-op
located at 3351 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.
Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113
CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
4045 Bridge View Dr, N. Charleston
958-4700t
CITY OF CHARLESTON
75 Calhoun St.
724-3745
2 September 12, 2014
Seabrook TC continues on page 10
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Staff Writer
A
fash is the best way to describe
the start to the August meeting of
Seabrook Island Town Council.
With little warning and no protest there
was order, confrmed attendance of all
representatives, allegiances confrmed,
Freedom of Information Act disclaimers
read aloud and the minutes approved.
All of this was completed two minutes
ahead of the 2:30 p.m. scheduled start
time for Tuesday, August 26 2014. Mayor
Terrence Ahearn held that pace, diving
right through his fnancial report.
Financials
Mayor Ahearn summarized Seabrooks
fscal condition saying, Te towns
fnances are solid. With one part of
nearly three hundred thousand dollars
in an operational checking account, and
the second part in the municipal courts
checking account, nearly three million
dollars in invested reserves, the foundation
does seem to be holding. Te Mayor
went on to say that despite some recent,
previously documented spikes in expenses,
We are currently sixty eight thousand
dollars ahead of budget for this year which
is eleven thousand dollars ahead of where
we were last year at this time. We hope
to add as much as two hundred thousand
dollars to the emergency fund by years
end.
Citizens Presentations, Comments
Mark Gaddy, Tim Mobley, and Jef
Coleman of Berkeley Electric Cooperative
stepped up to the microphone as guest
presenters. Using slides that mirrored
information available at BECSC.COM,
the representatives delivered a presentation
intended to generally inform as well as
address concerns expressed by Seabrook
residents.
Beginning in 2008, Berkeley Electric
Cooperative began installing TWACS
(two way automated communication
system) electric meters. Te new meters
look the same as the old meters, but about
half that size. Sold primarily as a cost-
saving and efciency measure, TWACS
range of benefts includes allowing meters
to be read without leaving the ofce or
adding to your rate. Berkeley Electric will
be installing these automated meters over
the next two years and when complete,
they would have the capacity to tie into
the smart grids of the future.
As the presentation progressed, the
point was made that the new meters record
exactly the same type of information as
before. One enhancement is that the data
will be digital. A second enhancement
is the ability to securely transmit the
total amount of electricity used by a
member back to the cooperative over the
power lines without broadcasting a radio
frequency. Tirdly, since communications
with the meters does not enter the house
and without someone stopping to read the
meter, customer privacy and security were
also enhanced.
Te presenters spent a good portion of
time emphasizing that there are no adverse
health exposures associated with the new
meters. Te Berkeley Electric web site states
that they, Value members, their members
families, their employees, and would not
deploy a technology that they did not feel
was safe. Tey are especially comfortable
since the TWACS meters do not rely on
radio frequencies (RF). Although the
new meters do emit an electromagnetic
feld (EMF)as all electronic devices
dothe levels are negligible (typically 0.3
milligauss) at a distance of one foot away
from the device. Beyond this distance the
EMF levels are almost undetectable. Teir
web site has a long list of cross referenced
links and articles that corroborate the
claim to safety including;
American Cancer Society - Smart
Meters
World Health Organization:
Electromagnetic Fields and Public
Health: Exposure to extremely low
frequency felds
Environmental Defense Fund:
Smart Grid Fact Sheet
California Council on Science and
Technology
National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences
EMF Questions and Answers
Reports of Standing Committees,
Commissions, Boards
Government Relations
Mayor Ahearn reported the availability
of a grant for municipalities to help
with homeless veterans without much
optimism, since there are so few homeless
vets on Seabrook.
Community Relations
Councilman Romano reported
attending the Property Owners
Association (POA) Planning Committee
meeting and said a draft of the 2015
Mon, Sept. 15
Board of Zoning and
Appeals
4 5 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Wed, Sept. 17
Public Safety
Committee Meeting
2 4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Environmental
Committee Meeting
3 5 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Tue, Sept. 23
Ways and Means
Committee Meeting
2 4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Town Council
Meeting
2:30 4:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Thu, Sept. 25
Livability Court
9:30 10:30 a.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Municipal Court
10:30 11:30 a.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Wed, October 1
Town Planning
Commission Work
Session
2:30 4:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Thu, October 2
Arts Council Meeting
3 5 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Tue, October 7
Town Council
Meeting
2 4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Wed, October 8
Town Planning
Commission Meeting
2:30 4:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Planning
Commission Meeting
3 5 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
civic
Seabrook Island Town Council,
August 26, 2014
BEACH MANAGEMENT, ADVERT I SI NG AND NEW
EL ECT RI CI T Y MET ERS DI SCUSSED
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Staff Writer
A
n unusually large crowd and several
loud conversations flled the room
just prior to the start of the early
September Town of Kiawah Island council
meeting. Te Mayors gavel solicited order
at 2:02 p.m. Te remaining pleasantries of
Te Pledge, Freedom of Information Act
disclaimer, approval of minutes and roll
call concluded the start of the meeting
quickly and quietly. All Council members
were present and everyone seemed eager
for something ofcial.
Citizen Presentations or Comments
Kiawah resident Art Morgenstern
made public a complaint about the level of
customer service received from the town.
His original request for information on
the proposed second water line to the
island had been received by the town
and staf had ofered to follow-up. After
many months of asking for updates that
never came, Morgenstern was referred
to another organization, which made a
bad impression worse. Art concluded his
description by expressing the hope that
ofcial communications will be improved
in the future.
Kiawah resident, Wendy Kulick began
her comments by expressing support
for the towns eforts to purchase the
Kiawah Island Utility. Using Seabrook
as an example, they were able to reduce
expenses and qualify for grants that are
not available to a privately held entity,
saving money for residents, Kulick said.
She went on to add, and the town is not
under the same obligation to generate a
proft in the same way as a private entity.
Tose savings should [hint] be passed
along to residents as well. Kulick closed
out the topic leaving council with two
questions. 1. Is the status of the purchase
still a question of if or a simple matter
of nuts and bolts? 2. Will the town wait
until completion of a second waterline
before completing the purchase?
Old Business
A second reading of Ordinance
2014-09 included some changes from
the frst reading. Te ordinance provides
an appeals process for construction
inspections and would stipulate the
composition of the board reviewing
the appeal. Language correcting the
ambiguity in the qualifcations of the
seventh member of this board had been.
Te resulting motion was seconded and
passed without opposition.
New Business
1. Resolution 2012-03 Turn Te
Town Teal to raise awareness
about ovarian cancer was read into
the record. Kiawah resident Dr.
Sue Sommer-Kresse gave a very
dignifed presentation as both a
two-time ovarian cancer survivor
and also as a representative of the
Lowcountry Women with Wings
Advisory Committee and the
Center for Women. I thought
that my annual exam was a
screening for ovarian cancer but
there is no test for this disease.
Te symptoms are similar to
many common ailments women
and their doctors tend to dismiss.
With education and awareness
we can make a diference, Dr.
Sommer-Kresse said.
2. Consideration of engaging Agility
Recovery, as a business continuity
and emergency recovery service
provider was briefy debated.
Several council members weighed
in on the matter. Te consensus
was that paying a retainer for
services that seemed redundant
was asking too much and the
measure was dropped without a
vote.
3. A contract for janitorial services
with Perkins Cleaning Services
was renewed and included a two
percent increase.
4. After approval of Executive
committee, a motion to approve
an additional $15,000 for the
services of Public Safety Solutions
inc. (PSSi) was seconded and
passed without objection or much
in the way of explanation. PSSi
was originally engaged to conduct
a review of current emergency
services on Kiawah scheduled for
completion by October, 2014.
Te question arose because PSSi
requested a 33 percent increase, from
$44,000 to nearly $59,000, to complete
work that was already contracted for.
Te greater St. Johns Fire District is
conducting a similar review at the same
time. It was hoped the two studies could
go forward without encumbering each
other or perhaps could even augment each
other, but that does not seem to be the
case.
Committee reports
Arts Council report
Mary Johnson commented on three
upcoming and very popular Piano bar
events. Tey will be held at the Sandcastle
on Wednesdays starting the second week
in September. She also reiterated last
months report on the production and
delivery of a new and very colorful fyer
listing events running from September
through May 2015. It is available at fne
town halls everywhere.
Planning committee reported being
canceled again this month for lack of an
agenda
Town Administrators report
Screening for the invasive tallow tree is
moving forward for fall, which is the best
time to apply control measures.
Still not getting remittance from
Freshfelds as expected but it is a work in
progress.
Emergency preparation exercises
continue and are going well.
For the ninth consecutive year, Kiawah
has been the smallest organization to be
awarded the most coveted Certifcate of
Achievement award from the Government
Finance Ofcers Association.
Mayors Report
Mayor Lipuma announced that
election flings had, in fact, opened that
very day at noon and will close at noon
on Tursday, October 2, 2014. Filing fees
for Town Council are $25 and $50 for
the Ofce of Mayor. Candidates for ofce
in either capacity who wish their names
to appear the ballot, must be qualifed
electors residing within the municipal
boundaries. Candidates must fle a
Statement of Candidacy with the Town
of Kiawah Island to the Town Clerk at
the Town Hall. Ofce operating hours
are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Interested persons may obtain additional
information and the necessary forms
from the Town Clerk during normal
business hours, or can call Town Hall at
843.768.9166.
Te Mayor also reminded everyone
that September was the start of the height
of hurricane season for Kiawah and urged
vigilance.
Correspondence
1. Letter to Jef Burns of CARTA
confrming budget approval.
2. Letter from the Charleston Area
Visitors bureau thanking Kiawah
for helping them reach their goal
of promoting the Lowcountry.
3. Letter from Government Finance
Ofcers Association awarding H
Kenneth Gunnells Jr. its certifcate
of achievement.
Citizen Comments
Wendy Kulick commented on the
topic of the expanding role of PSSi, and
asked why this had been moved out of the
public eye and into executive council. She
wanted to know what had changed. She
asked how this could be justifed under the
tenets of the Freedom of Information Act
and thought it may be in violation since
the towns attorney wasnt present. She
also thought it was odd that the contract
seemed to allow payment up to ffty days
before the work was even completed and
Kiawah TC continues on page 11
September 12, 2014 3
civic
Kiawah Island Town Council,
September 2, 2014
4 September 12, 2014
September 12, 2014 5
letter to the editor
True Customer Service
S
ome stores advertise their
commitment to customer service.
George, Brendon and Aprilthree
employees at the Staples store in the South
Windermere shopping center on James
Islandembody it.
Over the last 10 years as one of the
volunteer coordinators at Mt. Zion
Elementary School, I have had the privilege
of using the generous donations from
Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Islanders
to purchase needed school supplies for
this small, Title I school on Johns Island.
Staples is one of the stores I frequent, not
just because of their prices, but because
their employees go out of their way to be
of assistance.
I don't know how many times since the
beginning of August I have asked George,
Brendon or April, Do you have any more
of these [school supplies] anywhere in the
store? Each time they have scoured their
storage areas trying to locate the items I
have requestedalways with a smile and
a Let me see what I can do. If I ask for
help locating a particular item, they show
me where it is located, rather than telling
me where to fnd it.
I encourage anyone who is in need of
the items sold by Staples to visit the James
Island store. I'm sure you will receive the
same excellent customer service I have.
Wendy Kulick
Marsh Edge Lane
Kiawah Island
6 September 12, 2014
daily
A Lucky Dog Favorite
Plans for Stono River
County Park Unveiled
BY MARYLYN HASPEL
For The Island Connection
T
he second of two public meetings
conducted by the Charleston
County Park and Recreation
Commission to present two designs for
the projected Stono River County Park
was held Tuesday, August 26 at St. Johns
High School on Johns Island.
Te proposed park would be on an
85-acre site, located in West Ashley
and the Johns Island areas of the city of
Charleston. Te property, which had
originally been slated for development,
was donated to the commission in 2012.
Both design concepts, which
incorporate feedback from the community
expressed at the previous meeting as
well as from on-line surveys, include a
trailhead for the nearby West Ashley
Greenway, trails, a kayak launch similar
to the one just opened at Cosgrove Park in
West Ashley, and public restrooms. One
plan proposes overnight accommodations
such as cabins and campsites; the other, a
small public shelter facility that could be
rented as a venue.
In both plans, the emphasis is on
passive recreation, usages that do
not disrupt the existing vegetation and
wildlife, and in fact, enhance it.
Te parcel includes 25.3 acres of
highland, a 12.2 marsh island and 48
acres of marsh adjoining the Stono River.
Te park would have views of the Stono
River and the John F. Limehouse Bridge,
the gateway to Johns Island.
We want to be a good neighbor,
Julie Hensley, the CCPRCs director of
planning and resources management,
said at the meeting. She was joined by
Marie Langlois and Brian Kizer from
the consulting frm, Stantec, as well as
Jennifer Norris of Biohabitats, a frm
specializing in conservation planning and
ecological restoration.
Although there is not yet funding for
the park, the commission is gathering
and reviewing input garnered from the
meeting that will be distilled into a master
plan to be completed on September 22.
It will be made public and posted on the
commissions website. Te commission
plans to be ready to move forward once
funding is obtained.
Hensley notes that citizens should
understand that it still may be a matter
of years before the park is developed.
However, we are very excited about the
opportunities for trail connections ofered
by this site and look forward to developing
the master plan for the property, said
Hensley.
fundraising
We Lift to Support
the Fight
CROSSF I T J OHNS I SL AND HOST S
F UNDRAI SER F OR MUSC
HOL L I NGS CANCER CENT ER
BY GERRY LE
For The Island Connection
C
rossFit Johns Island hosts We
Lift to Support the Fight a
CrossFit fundraiser for breast
cancer patients on Saturday, Oct. 19 at
1 p.m. Donations and 100 percent of
sponsorships will be donated to Hollings
Cancer Center at MUSC for patient
support.
Te CrossFit fundraiser will be an
event for everyone! Pre-registration is
required to participate in the workout at
$25 per person. Tere will be 150 spots
for participants, with 6 heats, and 25
people per heat. Each heat can be scaled
to ft the participants skill level so dont
hesitate to register.
Tere will be a cookout during
for spectators and families, and food
for participants after the workout.
Tis wont be your typical CrossFit
fundraiser, says Nic Porter, CrossFit
Johns Island owner. Were excited to
get the community involved for a great
cause. Tis will be a fun, social approach
for both CrossFit and the Johns Island
community to raise funds for breast
cancer.
Registration is now open and will
go until spots are flled. Te cost is
$25 per person, and includes a T-shirt.
Download a registration form at www.
crossftjohnsisland.com or pick one up
at the gym at 3609 River Road, Johns
Island, SC. For more information about
sponsorships, contact Nic Porter at
843.478.7257.
September 12, 2014 7
history
Refections on Hugo, humble
beginnings of Our Lady of Mercy
COMMUNI T Y OUT REACH CEL EBRAT ES 2 5 YEARS
BY MARY SUE LAWRENCE
For The Island Connection
W
hen a group of Sisters of Charity
of Our Lady of Mercy set up a
small house on Johns Island in
September 1989 to provide community
outreach services, Hurricane Hugo
put their eforts into high gear almost
overnight. Tey haven't slowed down in
the 25 years since.
Sister Mary Albert Greer, Sister Marie
Amelia Ferillo and Sister Carol Wentworth
were part of the small staf in those
founding years, spreading hope to the
people of the Charleston Sea Islands with
food, clothing and emergency funds. Tey
named their outreach the Christian Hope
House, and it would grow and expand to
become Our Lady of Mercy Community
Outreach as we know it today.
As the center's original planner
and director, Sister Mary Albert, now
deceased, led the small staf of seven
with her trademark calm demeanor and
creative approach. Her easy, comfortable
way with people helped set the tone of the
organization from the beginning.
We're here to listen to the people and
fnd out their needs; with God's help
and the diverse gifts of this staf, we will
respond, she would say in her slow, Texan
accent, recalls Sister Mary Joseph Ritter.
As her successor, Sister Mary Joseph
remembers the close-knit staf sharing
both the good and bad during weekly
meetings so they would know they weren't
walking alone.
Soon after the Sisters set up Christian
Hope House, a big crane arrived and
placed containers in the backyard for
food and clothing rooms and storage
space. Sister de Neri Faase, Sister Marcella
Zwingmann, Sister Eugenia DuFrehn and
Ms. Jakki Jeferson were also part of the
frst team, and they all took turns visiting
the needy on James, Johns and Wadmalaw
Islands.
We each had a geographic area to visit
and get to know people in their homes,
recalls Sister Carol Wentworth. We were
ready to meet the many needs we found.
When Hurricane Hugo hit a few
weeks later, our little house served as a
relief center, she continues. No one
was turned away because we received
donations from all over the country.
We started a program for home repairs.
We ofered education programs at the
little table in the small kitchen, ofering
hope to several women. We served the
migrant farmworkers in those early days,
too.
Te goal, says Sister Mary Joseph, was
to help people help themselves.
Supplies fowed into the Hope House
to stock the food pantry. One day, Sister
Mary Albert expressed her overwhelming
gratitude for the generosity of donors,
handling a donation of a truckful of
frozen yogurt with composure. It was a
real challenge fnding space for it, she said
at the time, But it quickly disappeared as
the people were grateful to receive such a
treat!
Even in those early days, says Sister
Mary Joseph, one of the goals was to
involve young people so they could
understand they had the power to help
change things for the better. For her, a
particular young man in the after-school
program stood out. He later became a
volunteer tutor for other children in the
program, graduated with honors from
high school, completed college and got
an excellent job, she recalls. He and his
mother frequently visit to say hello and
thanks!
Another favorite memory is helping a
family secure housing funds so they could
move out of a substandard, rat-infested
trailer and qualify for a Habitat for
Humanity Home. Te family members
now volunteer with both the Our Lady of
Mercy Community Outreach and Habitat
for Humanity, working with other families
to help them fnd decent, livable housing.
What's changed the most are the
facilities, says Sister Carol. Te small house
and outdoor containers grew to become a
new building on Brownswood Road. Te
mobile health center van led to an onsite
trailer that served as a pre-natal and dental
clinic (where many adult clients got dental
care for the frst time in their lives), which
led to the current state-of-the-art Wellness
Center. Classrooms replaced the kitchen
table, eventually expanding to a separate
Education Building made possible by a
donation from a couple who volunteered
in the afterschool program.
Sister Carol recalls how the Our Lady
of Mercy Community Outreach started
the NunBetter Roofng Company, with
Jakki Grimball Jeferson and a pizza
deliveryman from Alabama as its frst
helpers. Te company was part of the
NAILS (Neighborly Assistance In Living
Safely) Program that helped repair more
than 300 island homes.
During those days, the organization
served hundreds of islanders in need. After
learning that a young woman, her mother
and brother were living
in horrible conditions
and using a fve-gallon
bucket for a toilet,
Our Lady of Mercy
had a septic system
installed and built a full
bathroom for the family.
Later that same young
woman enrolled in an
education program and
completed her GED.
It's been exciting
and enriching to see the
many changes over the
years, to see the children
in the afterschool
program grow up to be
fne young people and
adults, says Sister Carol.
I recently met someone
at the DMV who told
me that Our Lady of
Mercy Community
Outreach saved her
home by helping to pay
the mortgage. I've been
blessed in many ways by
being a part of its history
from the beginning.
Trough all of this
growth and change, one
thing remains the same,
she notes. Te staf
and volunteers have for
25 years served those
living on the margins
with great respect and
careful attention.
Teir respect for and care of others in
need is genuine. It's obvious that they're
there not just for a job, but because they
care about their sisters and brothers, says
Sister Mary Joseph. I've learned a lot
from them.
Current Our Lady of Mercy
Community Outreach director, Jill
Jackson Ledford, says the organization
will not drift from the mission the
original team put in place a quarter of a
century ago.
We will continue to improve, to
enhance what we're doing to serve more
people more efectively. One of the ways
we're doing this is to look at the best
practices of organizations that have
successfully moved people out of poverty.
And we will continue taking care of
what's been passed down to us so we can
continue to share the legacy. Te mission
of Our Lady of Mercy Community
Outreach will continue to grow because it
was established with God's blessings, says
Sister Carol.
Jill Jackson Ledford echoes that
confdence. We strive to continue the
Sisters of Charity's legacy as they laid it
out initially in these ministries to serve the
less fortunate, she says. We will stay true
to the Sisters original purpose.
Jill Jackson Ledford and Sister Mary Joseph
Sister Carol helping to repair a roof after Hurricane
Hugo in 1989
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arts & events
A Trail Runner's Dream
L OWCOUNT RY T RAI L HAL F MARAT HON AND 5 K SET
F OR OCT. 11 AT MUL L ET HAL L EQUEST RI AN CENT ER
T
rail runners, mark your calendars
and start training! After an
excellent debut last year, the
Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon and 5K
returns to scenic Mullet Hall Equestrian
Center on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Breathtaking fall foliage, moss-draped
oaks and native wildlife will ofer runners
the chance to connect with nature as they
make their way through beautiful Johns
Island trails. Races are ofered for two
distances: a half marathon and a 5K. Both
the Half Marathon and 5K events will
begin at 8:30 a.m. Spectators are welcome.
Couple the scenic backdrop with a post-
race party, and everyone wins. Participants
will enjoy an awards ceremony, food,
beverages and live music. Cold beverages
will be available courtesy of Palmetto
Brewery. All are included in the price of
registration.
Want to hone your running skills on
the trails? Sign up for a new training
program dubbed Trail Blazers Walk/Run
to a 5K! Participants in the program will
develop their skills by running or walking
on scenic trails at either Mullet Hall on
Johns Island, or Laurel Hill Plantation in
Mount Pleasant. Twice weekly sessions
starting Sept. 2 will focus on mental
and physical endurance, form, agility
and cross-training. Participants will
fnish up the program by running in the
Lowcountry Trail 5K race Oct. 11! Race
fees are covered in program registration.
Registration for the Half Marathon
and 5K is $48 and $34 respectively.
Charleston County residents can receive
discounted rates when registering in
advance. Online registration is available
at www.CharlestonCountyParks.com and
will end at 3 p.m. on Oct. 11. T-shirts will
be guaranteed for runners who register
prior to Oct. 1.
Tis event is for ages 10 and up. Ages
10-15 must be accompanied by an adult
chaperone (registration and participation
not required for chaperone).
Mullet Hall Equestrian Center is
located at 2662 Mullet Hall Road on
Johns Island, just of of River Road, and
is owned and operated by the Charleston
County Park and Recreation Commission.
For more information on the Lowcountry
Trail Half Marathon and 5K, to view
race course maps, or to register, visit
www.CharlestonCountyParks.com or call
843.795.4386.
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
For The Island Connection
8 September 12, 2014
Amys Place continues from cover
September 12, 2014 9
daily
evicted because they didnt do all of the
improvements they planned on doing,
and that the diference between what they
had planned to do and what was actually
done was about $15,000.
We just dont have that money, Amy
said. We paid our rent 10 days early every
month, but were a new business, we dont
have $15,000. We said we would be happy
to make those changes down the road, but
I guess they were just hell bent on getting
their building improved.
Te Island Connections attempts to
reach COC Corporation for comment
were unsuccessful.
My attorney told us that if we took
them to court to fght it, it could be a one
to two year battle. But, he said, you put
everything into this business, and they
have deep pockets. So youre going to have
to shut down, Amy said.
Te owner of the building said to us
its just business. But its not just business
to us, its our dream, its our retirement.
My husband has Parkinsons. Weve put
$100,000 worth of improvements into
that building and its just gone. We dont
have the money to fght it.
We love Seabrook and we love it here.
Tis was supposed to be our home this
was supposed to be where we retired. We
love the people here. I guess it just wasnt
meant to be. I dont know why, were
looking for the answers.
10 September 12, 2014
civic
update of the Strategic Plan was under
review by the Board. Te complete plan is
in three sections:
0 to 2 year operational plan, 2 to 5 year
strategic plan and 5 to 25 year long term
plan. Overall the plan should provide
a direction on issues including; Beach
Management, Recovery after a Disaster,
Climate Change, Infrastructure and
Bench Marking.
Community Relations
Councilman Gregg reported that the
Clubs Long Range Planning Committee
met with the board for the August
19 planning session. Tey delivered a
presentation of the 2014 POA/Club
joint survey summary at the Clubs open
meeting. In summary, although the club
is well supported by residents, golf has
recently declined in popularity. Te club
has been developing youth programs
and is hosting tournaments to mitigate
this trend and so far, has largely been
unafected.
C o m m u n i c a t i o n s / P l a n n i n g
Commission
Councilman Turner reported that the
fnal ruling designating Seabrook Islands
beach as critical habitat for loggerhead
turtles was efective as of August 1. He
noted how important it is to review Town
ordinances and regulations to make sure
they are consistent with the ruling and
are being enforced. Councilman Turner
reported that the Town is still attempting
and planning to engage an environmental
attorney, Ben Hagood of Moore & Van
Allen to give advice on what, if any,
action the Town should take due to the
ruling. Councilman Turner intends to
communicate to residents the importance
of protecting the turtle as intended in the
Towns ordinances and the Turtle Patrol
regulations.
Planning & Development
Councilman Ciancio reported that a
full page ad will appear in the September
issue of US Air Magazine highlighting
Seabrook as one of very few beaches that
allow horses on the beach. Costs for the ad
are as previously discussed.
Approximately 400 addresses have been
harvested by the committee from the ad in
Southern Living. Leads obtained from the
ad will get a series of fve monthly Visit
Seabrook Island emails each featuring a
diferent aspect of Seabrook Island.
As part of the broader Seabrook Island
Branding efort, eforts will continue to
leverage social media and travel bloggers,
with the goal of getting Seabrook Island
published in one or more of their blogs.
Improvements to the web site will also
be part of this efort. A contract has been
signed for revision of the Towns website,
while the possibility of creating a portal
with the Property Owners Association,
Club, and other interested parties is being
considered.
Public Safety
Councilman Gregg reported that the
Public Safety Committee continues to
work on an outline for the emergency
preparedness section of Town website.
Links have been added related to emergency
preparedness so that visitors will be able
to access pertinent information. Content
will continue to be added as it becomes
available.
Ways & Means
No Report
Planning Commission
Bill Nelson did most of the talking on
the Beach Management Plan. Members
of the commission had been forwarding
edits to him for reconciliation and
redistribution. After several iterations, the
commission felt a draft was ready to pass
along a shiny three ring bound draft to
each member of council for their feedback.
Bill mentioned his experience as a version
control specialist along with his preference
that each council member make any
changes and route suggestions directly to
him to avoid duplication of efort. It was
decided, however, that changes would
be routed to a single council member,
who would in turn route them to Bill for
reconciliation. Remaining work includes
a fnished draft in time for both frst and
second public readings and comment
periods, with the hope of adoption of the
measure by years end.
Board of Zoning Appeals
No Report
Reports of Ad Hoc Committees
No report
Accommodations Tax Advisory
No Report
Reports of Town Ofcers:
Mayor no report
Town Administrator/Petitions Received,
Referred or Disposed of
Randy M. Pierce, Town Administrator,
moved to vote on Temporary Use Permit
#197 to accommodate the Alan Fleming
Senior Tennis Tournament in late
September and early October 2014. Te
motion to approve was made, seconded
and passed without objection.
Ordinances for First Reading:
Ordinance 2014-01 was presented
and is an efort to allow Town Council
more latitude in the scheduling of council
meetings than is currently legal. Te
proposed ordinance would permit council
discretion in scheduling meetings around
holidays, and/or based on the availability
of a quorum, or to accommodate health
issues. Te motion was made seconded
and passed without objection and the
ordinance was read into the record
awaiting comments.
Miscellaneous Business
Considering using of duty police to
enforce town ordinances.
Citizens Comments
Seabrook resident Kevin Dunn stated
that Bohicket and Main roads need
dramatic improvement. Although he was
aware the town had no responsibilities
in that regard, he was hoping they could
advise him and other residents on how
and with whom to register comments. He
also asked the town to bring any infuence
they might have to bear on this issue as it
seemed a safety concern.
Te response was that comments on
the Betsy Kerrison should be directed to
Charleston County and to the state for
Main/Bohicket.
Gavin Gilcrease, a representative of the
St. Johns Fire District asked for the foor.
He informed council that October 13
was the expected date of an open house
on Wadmalaw Island to celebrate the
opening of a new fre station there to be
followed by a short Commission meeting.
In other words, public attendance was
being encouraged.
He went on to say the St. Johns Fire
District was promoting a golf tournament
on Oak Point Golf Course scheduled for
October 24, 2014. Te tournament is part
of National Fallen Fire Fighters month.
Proceeds will beneft the programs of the
National Fallen Fire fghters Foundation.
With plenty of slots still available
and donations always welcome, Chief
Gilcrease encouraged everyone interested
to visit their web site http://stjfd.org/ to
register.
With no further business, the meeting
was adjourned as quickly as it began,
maybe because there was cake.
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civic
wanted to go on the record with these
concerns.
Kiawah resident Lynn Morgenstern
in observing that registration for the
2014 town elections was open, asked if
a list of people who fled for the election
would be made available and if so, in what
timeframe. Te Mayor replied saying
information would be made available as it
was known but may not refect last minute
flings. In other words, good luck, god
speed and remember the part about those
fling fees being non-refundable.
Council Member Comments
1. Councilmember Murphy
commended Public Safety Captain
Martins deft interaction with his
team.
2. Councilmember Murphy
recommended a presentation
on the qualifcations for and
diferences between EMTs and
paramedics, which he described as
insightful.
Executive Session
1. To discuss a contractual matter
related to the acquisition of the
KIU and to receive legal advice on
the same.
2. To discuss the acquisition of real
property and to receive legal advice
about same.
Council reconvened to report no votes
had been taken. Te Mayor then gaveled
one of the shortest meetings on record to
a close.
fundraising
How about a stay in
Dickensons Bay?
BI F MC S WI NE & BEER F EST I VAL
F EAT URES SI L ENT AUCT I ON
BY LORI LEARY
For The Island Connection
T
he perfect place for newlyweds,
girlfriend getaways and couples
retreats. Between the sky, the sea
and the music, this spacious two level
garden villa is just steps away from the
aqua blue waters and sandy beaches of
Dickersons Bay on the island of Antigua.
On the main level is a large open foor
plan with keeping room and queen size
pull out sofa bed, a dining area that opens
to a fully equipped kitchen with modern
appliances, a full bath and a large patio for
alfresco dining.
On the second level there is a large
bedroom with a king size bed, double
pull out sofa and a full bath with tub and
shower. Tis room has a lovely balcony
with panoramic views of the garden and
the Caribbean Sea. A perfect place to
catch the morning sun and sea breeze.
Located in Antigua Village, this villa
is a beach stroll from great restaurants, a
casino and lively bars. Te famous Sandals
Grand Antigua is just a few yards away.
Amenities include a swimming pool,
onsite provision store, onsite massage,
colorful local fruit vendors, WIFI and
daily maid service.
Find out more details at Te Barrier
Islands Free Medical Clinics 8th Annual
Lowcountry Wine & Beer Festival at
Freshfelds Village on Sunday, October
12, from 3 to 6 p.m. Get your tickets at
Indigo Books ($35) or on event day for
$40. Sponsorships and silent auction
items are welcomed. Contact Lori Leary
at rodstewart1@bellsouth.net, Midge
Fleming at midgefeming1@verizon.net or
Brenda Falls, BIFMC Clinical Manager,
at 266.9800.
10 September 12, 2014
Island Connection Calendar September 27
ONGOING EVENTS
Mondays
POPS Bible Study
8:30 a.m. at the Sandcastle
Monday Bridge Group
Te Monday Bridge Group needs new
players. 9 a.m. at the Lake House. For
more information, please contact Lori
Muenow at 843.768.2314 or Ilse Calcagno
at 843.768.0317.
Seabrook Stitchers
Te Lake House, every Monday from 11
a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, please
contact Denise Doyon at dendoyon@gmail.
com.
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg Practice
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of the month,
Te Lake HouseOsprey 2, 1 - 4 p.m.
Open to all new players, those returning
to the game, and anyone else who wants
a chance to practice with others who
are learning the game. If you have any
questions, please contact Helen Tompson
at hmtsbsc@gmail.com.
Kick it at Bohicket
Free family fun at Bohickett Marina, 6 to 9
p.m. featuring music, face painting, balloon
artists and a jump castle.
Wednesdays
Piano Bar Series (September 10 24)
5 7 p.m. Part of the Kiawah Arts and
Cultural Events. No tickets required. At
the sandcastle.
Fridays
Preschool Zone
Fridays in April at 10:30 a.m., 351 Maybank
Highway, Johns Island Regional Library.
3-6 years old with adult. Call 843.559.1945
for more information.
Music on the Green
6-9 p.m., through August 29 at Freshfelds
Village. Kiawah Island will be rocking with
Freshfeld Villages free weekly concerts
on the Village Green. Tese are family
friendly live performances. Tere will be
rock, blues, jazz, country, soul, disco and
every genre in between. Upcoming concerts
include Groove Train, Shelly Waters, Chris
Cosby Group, Coconut Groove Band, and
Rubberband. Visit www.freshfeldsvillage.
com for more information.
Saturdays
Homegrown
Johns Island Farmers Market. Every
Saturday at 3546 Maybank Highway
Johns Island 9 a.m. 1 p.m. www.
johnsislandfarmersmarket.com. Tis market
strives to have everything on your shopping
list sourced locally, as well as educate the
community on living sustainably. With
local farmers, artisans, and an array of
specialty foods, you wont want to miss it.
Featuring weekly prepared food, live music,
bounce house, cornhole, and interactive art
opportunities for all ages.
Charleston Farmers Market
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine in Marion
Square, 329 Meeting Street. A variety of
local produce, plants, herbs and cut fowers
as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live
entertainment and an assortment of juried
arts and crafts from local artisans for visitors
to experience.
Summer Concert Series on the Sanctuary
Grand Lawn
Shows begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday
evenings. Te Summer Concert Series
is Kiawah Island Golf Resorts summer
live music lineup which will be held most
Saturdays at Te Sanctuary on the beautiful
Grand Lawn overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean. Each concert is packed with family
friendly entertainment and beachy, summer
music. Each concert will host a diferent
regional band for this complimentary event.
Sundays
Dock Street Teatre: You Cant Take It
With You
Aug 29 Sep 21. Alices family is a little
eccentricDad is making freworks in the
basement, Grandpa hasnt paid his income
taxes in years, Mom is writing plays because
a typewriter was delivered to her by mistake
and Alices 40-year-old sister has decided
to become a ballerina. When Alices Wall
Street boyfriend and his straight-laced
family arrive for dinner on the wrong
nightthe freworks begin.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Seabrook Island Garden Club
9:30 a.m. Come see what we are all about
and maybe join the most popular club
on our Island. Our gatherings are on
the second Friday of the month at our
Lakehouse with cofee and conversation
starting at 9:30 a.m. No reservations
required and all are welcome!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Lets Talk About It Fall Series
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Watch part one of the
Masterpiece Teatre movie Rebecca. For
more information, call 559.1945. Johns
Island Regional Library, 3531 Maybank
Hwy, Johns Island.
Saturday Movie: Muppets Most Wanted
2 p.m. Join us at the library for a fun day at
the movies. Rated PG; 112 min. Sponsored
by the UPS Store, 3575 Maybank Hwy,
Johns Island.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Play: Art Trough Recycling Series-
Shrink Art Using Recycled Plastic (all
ages)
5:30 p.m. Make shrink art using recycled
plastic. Johns Island Regional Library,
3531 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC
29455. Phone: 843.559.1945
Seabrook Island Artist Guild Meeting
3 p.m. Te frst meeting after the summer
break will be all about getting to know
our members, gaining insight into what
you would like to see and hear, soliciting
constructive feedback and responding to
your questions. To register for a workshop
or get an of-island pass contact Walter
Czander at 768.9086 or e-mail ccczander@
bellsouth.net
Sea Islands Book Club (adults)
2 p.m. Join us to discuss Gal: a True Story
by Ruthie Bolton. Johns Island Regional
Library, 3531 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.
Phone: 843. 559.1945
Living With Wildlife
7 p.m. Heres your chance to express your
feelings about the wildlife on Seabrook.
Te SIPOA Board is anxious to hear what
everyone thinks pros and cons. Preceding
this general discussion, there will be two
presentations by wildlife experts from the
SC Department of Natural Resources
(SCDNR): the natural history of white-
tailed deer; and safety issues with wildlife.
Finally, there will be a brief presentation of
the results from the Deer Survey and then
the open discussion.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Rock and Rondo Redux at the
Charleston Library Society
Tickets are $20 for Charleston
Library Society members and $30 for
nonmembers. 1.800.838.3006 or www.
charlestonlibrarysociety.org.
Opera Lite Series at the Lake House
3:30 5 p.m. Another season of Opera Lite
begins at Te Lake House on Tursday,
September 18 and continues on successive
Tursday afternoons for 10 weeks. Visit
the Lake House Spotlight via the sipoa.
org website for the Opera schedule. For
more information, contact John Benzel at
843.768.1174 or jdocbenz@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
7th Annual Autumn on the Ashley
September 19 21, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. More
than 50 vendors are expected to exhibit
wood cravings, paintings, textiles, pottery,
jewelry, culinary oils and photographs at the
Magnolia Plantation annual event.
Euphoria at the Kiawah Island Golf
Resort
6 10:30 p.m. Featuring domestic and
international wines, celebrity chefs, master
sommeliers, and national recording artists,
this Greenville, SC, festival has become an
annual treat. Tis year, look for Kiawahs
own Chef Ryley McGillis of Jasmine Porch
and Chef Jonathan Banta of Atlantic Room
at the Friday night event Taste of the South,
a VIP opportunity to experience oferings
from some of Charleston and Ashevilles top
chefs! For more information visit http://
www.euphoriagreenville.com
Endless Summer Weekend at Freshfelds
Village
Friday 4 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. 6
p.m., and Sunday 1 6 p.m.
Its always hard to say goodbye to summer,
so help us send it of in style during our
Endless Summer Weekend! We will kick
of the weekend with an Art Walk on
Friday. Residents and visitors are invited to
view works from local and visiting artists in
participating stores. See story on page 16.
Le Cabaret de la Symphonie
6 10 p.m. An unforgettable evening of
entertainment. Te cabaret includes musical
stylings from Nicci Canada on vocals,
Charlton Singleton on trumpet, CSO
Brass Quintet, Seth Gillard on violin, and
Gerald Gregory on piano. Presented by the
Charleston Symphony Orchestra, at the
historic rice mill on the Ashley River. Call
843.571.2164 for more details.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Sea Island Cars and Cofee at Freshfelds
Village
8 10 a.m. A new monthly event for
all lovers of great cars, we welcome all
interesting cars, antiques, classics, muscle
cars, modifed cars and unique modern cars.
Tis is a great way to celebrate the beauty
of cools cars and to meet their interesting
owners.
3rd Annual Islander Golf Outing
1 p.m. at Oak Point Golf Club for the 3rd
Annual Islander Golf Outing. Tis is the St
Johns High School athletics departments
major fundraiser. Sponsorships and sign ups
call 843.559.6226. Registration is $90 per
golfer.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Carolina Green Fair
12 5 p.m. Te Carolina Green Fair works
to create excitement and enthusiasm for
green practices, products, services, and
technologies. Chef Jonathan Williams
from Tomasso and Chef Jason Cote from
Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House will be
featured at the mini Dirt Fair, spotlighting
Lowcountry food with Cooking Demos
presenting our local agriculture. For
information regarding the event, check out
carolinagreenfair.com/charleston.
5th annual open arts expo
12 4 p.m. Te OPEN Arts Expo celebrates
the Lowcountry arts community with live
performances and arts activities all day
long. With more than 45 arts organizations
and creative businesses present, there is
something for everyone! Te expo will take
place in the Cistern Yard at the College of
Charleston.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Play: Art Trough Recycling Series-
Making Homemade Paper
5:30 p. m. Make homemade paper out of
recycled materials. Johns Island Regional
Library, 3531 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.
Business on the Ocean Course
10 a.m. A Chamber event you will not want
to miss, this event is a sell-out, so register
your team today. Here is your opportunity
to play the #4 Public Golf Course in
the U.S. and ranked 25th amongst the
100 Greatest U.S. Golf Courses Golf
Digest. Te Ocean Course at Kiawah
Island Golf Resort, One Sanctuary
Beach Dr. $1250 hole sponsorship &
team of four players. For additional
information contact Abigail Showalter at
ashowalter@charlestonchamber.org or visit
charlestonchamber.net.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Round Table Discussion with
Councilwoman Johnson
12:30 p.m. Councilwoman Anna Johnson
of Charleston County District 8 wants
to discuss your concerns and issues. Each
month a diferent speaker will be invited
to address topics of interest expressed by
you. Johns Island Regional Library, 3531
Maybank Hwy.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Plein aire workshop
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. hosted by the
Seabrook Island Artist Guild.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Lets Talk About It Fall Series
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Watch part two of Rebecca,
followed by a lecture and discussion with
Dr. Celeste McMaster from Charleston
Southern University. Call 559.1945.
September 12
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tennis
Alan Fleming continues from cover
hosts a Doubles Round Robin and Pro
Doubles Exhibition. Tere will be a just
for fun amateur exhibition featuring local
amateurs starting at 3 p.m. and continuing
until 4:30 p.m. Te amateur exhibition
is open to all skill levels. Following the
amateur exhibition, there will be a Pro
Doubles Exhibition on Center Court
starting at 4:30 p.m. Te mixer will be
more of a round robin format and involve
many courts at once hoping to serve as a
tennis social preceding the match.
Everyones invited to come out and
watch the exhibition and support the
Bridges organization of Charleston. In
addition, an site during the Alan Fleming
Tennis tournament there will be a Wheel
of Fortune ofering every attendee the
opportunity to win some great prizes all
to the beneft of Bridges.
Flemings History
Te tournament was originally
established in 1981 under the leadership
of Seabrook resident Alan Fleming. Before
moving to Seabrook, Alan had been a
nationally ranked tennis player whose
resume included matches played at Forest
Hills, the precursor to the US Open. Alan
was a NJ State champion and a National
Father-Son champion with son Peter.
Alan was often ranked #1 in his age group
in both New Jersey and South Carolina.
Te tournament, originally called
the Seabrook Island Senior Tennis
Tournament, ran continuously until
Hurricane Hugo forced a two year hiatus
in 1989. After Alans death in 1997, the
tournament was renamed in his honor.
His son, Peter, went on to become a
tennis professional and in the early 80s
was the Seabrook Island Clubs touring
pro. But it was with his doubles partner,
John McEnroe, that Peter made tennis
history. Together, Peter Fleming and
John McEnroe won over 50 doubles titles
including four at Wimbledon and three at
the U.S. Open.
Over the years, participation in the
tournament has grown to over 250 players
from all over the Southeast and beyond.
In 2007, the tournament received its
current designation as a South Carolina
Level 1 State Championship event and a
Southern section 200 point tournament,
one of only four events at this prestigious
level in a nine state region.
Te continued growth and success of
the Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament
prompted members to expand their goals
for the tournament to also include a
fundraising opportunity to beneft Bridges
(formerly Te Hospice of Charleston
Foundation); an organization dedicated
to supporting people facing end-of-life
realities as well as expanding access to
hospice services in Berkeley, Charleston,
and Dorchester counties.
Since 2001, the tournament has
raised over $360,000 for Bridges and
its preceding Foundation. Te 2013
tournament raised $52,000 to support
the invaluable work of those angels who
provide compassionate end-of-life care
to families throughout the Lowcountry.
Tese contributions have helped Bridges
expand its reach and help more people.
Founded in 1980, Hospice of
Charleston was the areas frst hospice.
During the ensuing 25 years, it provided
hospice and palliative care to thousands
of community residents. In 2006, it
developed the inpatient hospice facility in
Mt. Pleasant. Tere is a room dedicated
to the Seabrook Tennis Community at the
Hospice Center as thanks for more than
10 years of support. Bridges still owns this
facility, which remains the only stand-
alone inpatient facility in the region.
Whether youre a Tennis player, a
Golfer, a spectator or just a caring member
of the Kiawah Seabrook communities,
get out and participate in the many
opportunities associated with the Alan
Fleming Tennis Tournament.
Fleming Events
September 14: Coastal Kitchen Tour of Seabrook Island, 2 to 4 p.m. rain or
shine. Seven kitchens will be featured consisting of a condo, remodels and brand
new waterfront homes, each with their unique dcor. At each kitchen, attendees
will be treated to designer produced table vignettes. Refreshments will be
ofered. Tickets available the day of the tour for $40, contact Michelle Peterson
michellemariepeterson@gmail.com for tickets. Check-in and ticket pick-up will
be at the Seabrook Island Real Estate ofce the day of the tour.
September 15: Registration deadline for Alan Fleming Tennis tournament. Tennis
players have until midnight to go online at www.usta.com under tournament ID#
700025814 and register individually for the specifc event.
September 18: Seabrook Island Tennis Club hosts a Doubles Round Robin
and Pro Doubles Exhibition. Tere will be a just for fun amateur exhibition
featuring local amateurs starting at 3 p.m. and continuing until 4:30 p.m. Te
amateur exhibition is open to all skill levels. Following the amateur exhibition,
there will be a Pro Doubles Exhibition on Center Court starting at 4:30 p.m. Te
mixer will be more of a round robin format and involve many courts at once
hoping to serve as a tennis social preceding the match.
September 23: Last day to call the Seabrook Island Pro Shop at 843.768.2529 and secure
your place in Te Fleming Golf Tournament to be held on October 2 at 1 p.m.
October 2: Te Fleming Golf Tournament starts at 1 p.m. on Seabrooks
Crooked Oaks. Tennis players, their guests, spectators and all interested golfers
are welcome to sign up for Fleming Golf. Te event will be conducted in the
popular 4 Player Captains Choice format. Fleming Golf is followed by a
Cocktail Party in the Atlantic Room at 6:30 p.m. Troughout the day, there
will be opportunities to buy Rafe tickets and Grab Bags all for a chance at
spectacular prizes and even a few surprises.
All events beneft Te Bridges organization of Charleston.
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Ti de Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very diferent. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense.
Sep 12
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 15
Sep 16
Sep 17
Sep 18
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Source: saltwatertides.com
11:25am/11:52pm
12:18pm
12:43am/1:12pm
1:37am/2:07pm
2:32am/3:03pm
3:28am/3:58pm
4:23am/4:50pm
5:16am/5:40pm
6:06am/12:04pm
6:52am/7:08pm
7:36am/7:49pm
8:17am/8:27pm
8:56am/9:03pm
9:32am/9:38pm
5:01am/5:36pm
5:50am/6:30pm
6:41am/7:26pm
7:33am/8:23pm
8:29am/9:21pm
9:25am/10:17pm
10:21am/11:09pm
11:15am/11:56pm
12:04pm
12:39am/12:50pm
1:19am/1:33pm
1:56am/2:14pm
2:31am/2:54pm
3:06am/3:34pm
arts & events
Carolina Green Fair Returns to
James Island County Park
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
For The Island Connection
T
o promote sustainability
throughout the Lowcountry, the
Carolina Green Fair is partnering
once again with Charleston County Park
and Recreation Commission to hold its
7th annual festival. Over the years, the
Carolina Green Fair has joined CCPRC
to divert waste at county park events.
Tis year, the Carolina Green Fair brings
their popular festival back to James Island
County Park on Sunday, Sept. 21 from
noon 5 p.m.
Tis years Carolina Green Fair
continues its mission to educate and
encourage South Carolina residents to
use environmentally friendly products,
services and technologies. As a presenting
festival sponsor, Charleston Countys
Environmental Management Department
will highlight the Countys green
initiatives like recycling and composting,
and also educate residents on the many
oferings available to make their homes
and businesses more eco-friendly.
Charleston County, a leader in solid
waste management in the Southeast, is
proud to sponsor the Carolina Green Fair
and support a local event that has made
enormous strides to becoming waste-
free, setting a standard for other events
to follow, County Council Member
Colleen Condon said. Te Green Fair
afords an opportunity for citizens to
learn the importance of waste reduction
and to recognize that recyclable items are
resources that contribute to a sustainable
future.
Tis year, the Carolina Green Fair is
proud to introduce a new project that is
inspiring local youth to action. Sponsored
by the Bosch Community Grant, the
Green Fair Community Stewardship
Project engages students to come up
with new stewardship ideas to beneft the
community. Project funding is provided
to various Dorchester and Charleston
County schools. Stop by the festivals
project showcase to see some powerful
young minds in action.
Carolina Green Fair attendees can also
take advantage of hands-on attractions
at James Island County Park like the
Climbing Wall, slacklining, and mountain
biking, making this years fair fun for a
wide variety of interests. Te event will also
include a KidZone with Charleston Fun
Factory and an Eco-Carnival featuring
activities and games from local non-proft
organizations to entertain the little ones.
Families can explore wildlife exhibits on
site from Te Center for Birds of Prey. Te
Charleston Animal Society will bring out
some wonderful animals that are up for
adoption, while sharing their mission of
becoming a no-kill shelter by 2015.
Additionally, the Carolina Green Fair
will ofer opportunities to shop and stock
up on environmentally-friendly projects,
or to exchange old clothes for new ones
at the popular Re-Trends Clothing
Swap. Festival-goers can watch food
and cooking demonstrations by local
chefs from many favorite Lowcountry
restaurants. Refreshments from Southern
Eagle and Bota Box Wine will also be on
hand. Ten, stop by the festival Health
& Wellness area for demos and sessions
showcasing preventative wellness and
outdoor ftness. Tere will also be dozens
of exhibitors, artisans and vendors at the
festival.
Crews Subaru of Charleston, the
events ofcial auto sponsor, will be on
site featuring cars for the earth-conscious
adventurer. On hand to make sure nothing
goes to waste will be Eco-Products
and Food Waste Disposal, who will
provide compostable paper products
and sort waste for delivery to Charleston
Countys Bees Ferry Compost Facility.
On average, the fair diverts an incredible
97 percent of its waste from landflls and
has set the standard for other large-scale
events working toward green initiatives,
including the parks Lowcountry Cajun
Festival, which diverted more than 90
percent of its waste in 2013.
Admission is free to the Carolina Green
Fair, just pay the $1 gate fee at James
Island County Park to experience all the
event has to ofer. For more information,
visit www.carolinagreenfair.com or www.
CharlestonCountyParks.com.
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arts & Events arts & events
Celebrate an endless
summer weekend at
Freshfelds Village
BY KERRY WELCH
For The Island Connection
N
o one likes to say goodbye to
summer, so help us send it of in
style September 19 through 21
at Freshfelds Villages Endless Summer
Weekend.
Te weekend will kick of with an Art
Walk on Friday, September 19 from 4 to
7 p.m. Residents and visitors are invited
to participating stores to view works
from local and visiting artists. Te event
is free and participating stores will ofer
complimentary beverages and snacks.
Participating stores are: Aubergine
Home Collection, Beachwalker Rentals,
Carolina Clay Gallery, Derma Medical
Aesthetics, J. McLaughlin, Kiawah
Spirits & Kiawah Wines, Papaya Island,
Photographics Art Gallery, Te Old
Rangoon, Te Resort Shop and Te Spot.
On Saturday, 10 a.m. 6 p.m., and
Sunday 1 p.m. 6 p.m., visit the Sidewalk
Sale featuring great specials on summer
merchandise from various shops. Enjoy
discounts from 20 percent up to 60
percent of specialty items, wine tastings,
and trunk shows in participating stores. A
great chance to get great deals on apparel
and select products. Plus, fashionistas can
view the latest fall styles as they hit the
stores.
Plight of the Honey Bee
STAFF REPORT
For The Island Connection
D
ebbie Fisher, one of the founders
of the Charleston Area Beekeepers
Association, will share some of
her experiences getting to know bees and
beekeeping at the next Seabrook Island
Natural History Group evening program.
Te program takes place Oct. 9 at 7
p.m. at the Lake House.
Te CABA was formed in 2010 with
the mission to promote, educate, and
support responsible beekeeping practices
that beneft honeybees, all aspects of
beekeepers, the citizens of our community,
and the environment of coastal South
Carolina.
Learn more about the honey bees
current challenges and impact on our
local environment a the talk. All Seabrook
Island residents and guests are welcome.
Tere is a $5 donation for non SINHG
members. Information about future
programs can be found at the SINHG
web site, sinhg.org.
SEABROOK I SL AND
NAT URAL HI STORY GROUP
EVENI NG PROGRAM
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seasons of the south
Wine Pairings
Te Folie a Deux 2012 Russian River Valley Chardonnay with its beautiful
buttery qualities will complement the duck bacon and balance the sharpness of
the tomatoes in this dish.
A twist on the classic BLT
BY MARILYN MARKEL
For The Island Connection
I
f you havent had that perfect summertime tomato sandwich yet, youre
running out of time. Te season is almost over but nows your chance to put a
new take on the greatest and most favorite tomato sandwich of all.
Ingredients
8 thick slices bread, toasted
1/2 lb. duck bacon
2 cups arugula
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Fried red tomatoes, recipe follows
Fried Red Tomatoes
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup four
1 heaping teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch cayenne
1 cup buttermilk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, ends removed
1/2 cup canola oil
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, four, garlic powder, and cayenne
together. Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl and season with salt and
pepper. Dip tomatoes in the buttermilk and then coat both sides well in
the cornmeal mixture.
2. Place a large skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil. When the oil
is hot, pan-fry the tomatoes until golden brown and crispy on both sides,
about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Carefully remove and drain on paper
towels.
3. Assemble the sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise on slices of thick bread,
then layer them with the fried tomatoes, prepared duck bacon and arugula.
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on the water
Mullet in full swing, bull
redfsh beginning to appear
BY GEOFF BENNETT
For The Island Connection
T
he perfect storm that makes
fshing so great in the fall is about
to begin. Te combination of
lower water temperatures, tons of bait
and fewer fshermen on the water makes
for fantastic conditions. Te fact that
cooler days will make fshing much more
pleasant doesn't hurt either.
We often mention popping corks in
our reports. Why? Because they work
so well! Redfsh, trout and founder will
all attack bait thats suspended in the
water column ready to be swallowed. Ill
attach a 18 to 24 leader from the cork
to a size 1 circle hook. When fshing a
popping cork, its very important to keep
the slack out of your line so you can set
the hook quickly when the cork drops. I
keep my rod tip pointed at the cork and
just reel when it drops. Youll fnd your
hookup rate improves when compared to
keeping your rod tip high and trying to
set the hook by jerking back on the rod.
It will soon be time to bid farewell to
the summer seasonal species who will
likely be gone by the end of the month.
Meanwhile, sharks are still providing
plenty of entertainment. When fshing
in deeper waters, it is important to use
enough weight to keep your bait pinned
to the bottom. Baits that are surfng in the
current usually wont get hit. Instead of
using one large 4 or 6oz. weight, Ill stack
1 or 2oz. weights on my line to get the
desired efect. It makes casting easier and
provides more fexibility.
One of the benefts of fshing for
sharks these days is youll occasionally
hook into the bull redfsh that are
beginning to appear. With the mullet
run in full swing, these beasts will make
their way inshore. Cracked blue crab and
fresh cut mullet make great baits. Youll
fnd these fsh on drop ofs and ledges
in the harbor and inlets. Fishing can be
slower than with corks but with redfsh
measuring into the upper 30 class its
well worth your time.
Tailing redfsh are associated mostly
with summer months but the action
certainly continues for the month
of September. Little can make a fy
fsherman happier than seeing redfsh
tails fapping away as they root around for
food. Spoon fies have been particularly
efective and weve been using Dupres
spoon fy quite often. When casting to
redfsh, remember to lead the fsh by
several feet, hitting them square on the
head will cause them to spook and race
away.
See you on the water!
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volunteer spotlight
Just do it!
VOL UNT EER SPOT L I GHT: BARRY ABRAMS
INTERVIEW BY MARIA GUROVICH
For The Island Connection
B
arry Abrams grew up in Chicago,
where he earned an engineering
degree from the University of
Illinois. Immediately after graduation,
he married Kathy, his wife of more than
forty-six years, and they moved to New
Jersey. He worked for Bell Labs and
earned a Master of Science in Applied
Mathematics degree, while Kathy was a
junior high school teacher.
Barry and Kathy have two children
who each gave them two grandchildren.
Tey spent most of their work years
in New Jersey and New York and further
went on to earn law degrees, with which
they practiced corporate law as their
second careers. Upon retiring, Barry
and Kathy moved to Kiawah Island in
2002 and now divide their time between
Kiawah and New York City.
Concerning volunteering, Barry says,
Ive been involved in service organizations
since college graduation. I began with
coaching a youth basketball league and
later moved to board work for a number
of nonprofts like Red Cross and Visiting
Nurse Association.
Now that Im retired, I also help local
folks prepare their tax forms under the
auspices of AARP. As far as Our Lady
of Mercy Community Outreach, I was
inspired by my wife Kathy, who originally
became involved in fundraising; a close
friend, Kitty, who volunteers; and Rich,
who is an English as a Second Language
tutor. Tis volunteer work, along with
being a proud grandfather, is my new
career.
Currently, he is an ESL tutor for
OLMCO students and has served as a
substitute tutor for GED class. Barry
believes that the clients are the best reasons
to volunteer with the Outreach.
My grandparents were immigrants,
and our clients today have the same
aspirations as they did and work equally
as hard. Tey deserve nothing less than
seamless integration into American society
for themselves and their descendants.
Being treated with the same respect
that is aforded others in our community
is what Barry thinks contributes to a
positive change in peoples lives.
It would be presumptuous to suggest
that on the strength of one term of tutoring
that I impacted others lives, but I hope
that all the little light bulbs I helped to
turn on over time make a diference.
Barrys advice from his experiences to
those who are thinking of volunteering:
Dont wait. Its important and its fun.
Do it!
Editors Note: Volunteer Spotlight is a column in Te Island Connection highlighting
members of the community who give their time to help others. If you know of a volunteer who
deserves the spotlight email jennifer@luckydognews.com.
Volunteer Opportunities Sought
Te Activities Committee of Seabrook Island Property Owners Association is
compiling a list of volunteer opportunities for Seabrookers in an attempt to encourage
and facilitate volunteerism on the island. Te information will be published through
various media on the island, as well as used to solicit participation in the annual
Volunteer Fair. Please submit appropriate items to Jerry Cohen (jerrycohen1@comcast.
net) or Bruce Kleinman (Kleinman.bruce@gmail.com). Include the name of the
organization, contact information (web site, email, phone), and if possible, the name
of a Seabrooker who can be contacted by potential volunteers for further information.
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arts & events
Celebrate our vibrant arts
community at OPEN Arts Expo
KI CK- OF F TO T HE FAL L ART S SEASON I S SEPT EMBER 2 1
BY LILY HUNT
For The Island Connection
T
he 5th Annual OPEN Arts Expo
is a great way to explore what the
Charleston art organizations have
in store for the upcoming fall season.
Presented by the Charleston Regional
Alliance for the Arts in partnership with
the College of Charleston School of the
Arts, this free event is taking place on
Sunday, September 21, 2014, from noon
to 4 p.m. in the Cistern Yard located on
the College of Charleston campus.
Te OPEN Arts Expo is a celebration
of local arts and culture. Featuring over
50 local art organizations, OPEN presents
a variety of artistic opportunities in music,
dance, theatre, and the visual and literary
arts. Attendees will enjoy live music,
performances, arts activities, visual arts,
and more.
Local musicians Chelsea Summers,
Luke Cunningham and David Higgins
will fll the Cistern Yard with music. OPEN
will also feature special performances
from the Smalls Institute Handbell
Group, the Charleston Academy of Music
Guitar Orchestra, DanceFX and WOSE
of Charleston, the Backporch Storytellers,
Summerville Civic Ballet, Palmetto
Oasis Dance Troupe, and Annex Dance
Company.
Explore the Smalls Music Lab Mobile
Classroom, the Carolina Studios Mobile
Studio, the Bottles N Brushes Brush Bus,
and the many other interactive booths and
activities in the Cistern.
OPEN is a family-friendly event with
plenty of fun activities for children of
all ages. Attendees will also have the
opportunity to purchase discounted
tickets to upcoming performances, class
registrations and merchandise.
For more information about the event, call
843.577.5288 or visit www.artscharleston.
org or email lily@ArtsCharleston.org.
OPEN is free to the public. Te Cistern
Yard on the College of Charleston campus
is located at St. Philip Street in downtown
Charleston, SC.
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