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Lost Playground continues on page 4

Kiawahappoints

new townauditor

BY STEPHANIE BRASWELLFor The Island Connection

On July 16, Mayor Lipuma outlineda series of corrective actions to beimplemented by the council in

response to a forensic accounting reviewof the own’s financial operations. Oneof those steps called for a new auditorto review the town’s financial practicesannually.

On August 7, the own of KiawahIsland Council voted to approve Greene,Finney and Horton, LLP to become theown’s new auditor. Tis agreement wouldbe for professional auditing services to theown for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015 with renewal options through fiscalyears ending June 30, 2019.

Additional changes in the auditingprocess include:

• Te own auditor will be requiredto meet with members of theCouncil before and after theauditing process and discuss anycontrol concerns directly withCouncil.

• Te audit report presented to theown Council will be made bythe auditor and not the treasurer.Tis will ensure the integrity ofthe audit.

Greene, Finney & Horton has beenproviding full-serv ice accounting, tax, andconsulting solutions in South Carolinafor more than 16 years. Current clients

include the towns of North Charleston,Mt. Pleasant and Folly Beach. Foundedin 1996, the firm was established to helpsmall businesses, government entities,and non-profit clients find success. Moreinformation can be found at www.gfhllp.com.

The lost playground returnsK I A W A H R E S I D E N T D O N A T E S P L A Y G R O U N D

T O J O H N S I S L A N D C O M M U N I T Y, A G A I N

BY HANNAH MARKOWITZFor The Island Connection

How do you like to go up in a swing, up in the air soblue? Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing ever a

child can do!” Robert Louis Stevenson, author ofoem, said it perfectly. Unfortunately, it is hard to have thatound demolished, leaving only the swings intact.

ownswood Place is a community of 56 homes on Johnsbuilt by Sea Island Habitat for Humanity. It was started

08 and finished in 2011, except for four homes left to build,t two are a lmost complete. According to John Rhoden, Jr.,tive Director of Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Habitatnot normally build playgrounds in its communities.

Terefore, Brownswood Place was lucky to have a playgrounddonated to them.

Part-time Kiawah resident, Ed Moriarty, who has four olderkids, wanted to make a difference in the community.

“I wanted to give back and not just drive through Johns Islandon my way to Kiawah,” Moriarty said. “So I contacted Habitatand we talked about a number of ideas. I had the idea for aplayground and they decided on Brownswood Place.” Tat was

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Kiawah Island, SC 29455Phone: 768-9166Fax: 768-4764

SEABROOK ISLAND T OWN H ALL2001 Seabrook Island RoadSeabrook Island, SC 29455Phone: 768-9121Fax: 768-9830Email: [email protected]

JOHNS ISLAND COUNCILMeetings are held at the Berkeley ElectricCo-op located at 3351 Maybank Hwy, JohnsIsland.

Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113

CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL4045 Bridge View Dr, N. Charleston958-4700t

CITY OF CHARLESTON75 Calhoun St.724-3745

August 28, 2015

Tues, Sept.1

Town CouncilMeetingMunicipal CenterCouncil Chambers2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wed, Sept. 2

Planning CommissionMeetingKiawah own Hall3 - 5 p.m.

Planning Commission Work SessionSeabrook own Hall2:30 p.m.

Thurs, Sept. 3

Arts CouncilKiawah own Hall3 - 5 .m.

Fri, Sept. 4

Brown Trash Day Kiawah Island7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Household HazardousMaterialsKiawah Island ownHall8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mon, Sept. 7

Environmental

Committee MeetingKiawah own Hall3 - 5 p.m.

Wed, Sept 9

Public Safety MeetingKiawah own Hall2 - 4 p.m.

Planning CommissionMeetingSeabrook own Hall2:30 p.m.

Tues. Sept. 22

Seabrook TownCouncilSeabrook own Hall2:30 p.m.

fundraising

Sea Islands Hunger AwarenessFoundation strives to

make a differenceBY DONNA MUNDYFor The Island Connection

Sixty guests recently enjoyed adelicious five course gourmet dinner

and wine tasting overlooking theocean at the Sandcastle at Kiawah Island.Te event, sponsored by Harris eeterat Freshfields, raised over $4,000. Tesefunds will assist the Sea Islands Hunger

Awareness Foundation as it works tocontinue to ensure that consistent anddependable sources of food reach thoseliving in poverty on Johns and WadmalawIslands.

Amy Myers presented silent auctionitems to include exquisite wine and agourmet dinner at your home prepared

by Dick Bosstick, Manager of the WineDepartment at Harris eeter. Mr. Bosstick

also served as Master of Ceremonies.Te local community support for

SIHAF continued at Shop for a Cause atommy Bahama’s on July 18 and Shopand Share on July 31 at Lilly Pulitzer’s.

Te funds raised at the very successfulFirst Annual Gullah Celebration earlierthis year were disbursed to Hebron ZionPresbyterian Emergency Food Bank,Rockville Presbyterian Meals on Monday,Meals on Wheels of Charleston (providesmeals to the Sea Islands), Stono Baptist

Blessing Basket, Sweetgrass GardenCo-Op, Backpack Buddies of Seabrookand Wadmalaw Island CommunityCenter.

Please “Save the Date” for the Second Annual Gullah Celebration to be held atFreshfields on May 14, 2016.

Organizations represented in the SeaIslands Hunger Awareness Foundationinclude:

• Backpack Buddies of Seabrook • Hebron Zion Presbyterian

Emergency Food Bank • Holy Spirit Catholic Church Food

Pantry (fully funded by HolySpirit Catholic Church)

• Meals on Wheels of Charleston(provides meals to the Sea Islands)

• One Less (serving the Hispanic/Latino Communities)

• Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach Food Pantry

• Rockville Presbyterian Meals onMonday

• Stono Baptist Blessing Basket• Sweetgrass Garden Co-Op• Wadmalaw Island Community

CenterTe Sea Islands Hunger AwarenessFoundation meets at 1 p.m. on the secondFriday of each month at the Johns IslandLibrary.

For more information and to learnhow you can become involved in theFoundation’s mission, “Fighting IslandHunger One Meal at a Time,” please visitwww.FightIslandHunger.org or contactShirley Salvo, Foundation President, at [email protected].

Funds raised by SIHF at the Gullah Celebration being presented to members of the

receiving organizations. From left Linda Fasig, Ellen Fipps, Martha Reed, Beth Dolby,

Dale Snyder, Jennifer Wicker, Shirley Salvo, Charles Freeman, Joanne Threlfall, Linda

Dowling and Molly Belton.



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Kiawah Partners and theawah Cares Foundation raiseover $50,000 for ReverendPinckney Scholarship Fund

BY ARIELLE ALPINOFor The Island Connection

iawah Partners, working withthe Kiawah Cares Foundation,raised more than $50,000 for the

end Pinckney Scholarship Fundgh a donation-matching campaign,hed on July 10, to honor and supportctims and their families from the

dy at the Mother Emanuel AMEch.awah Partners matched, dollar-for-, every donation up to $25,000, for,770 contribution to the Reverend

ney Scholarship Fund. Te fundreated to provide scholarships for

bers of the shooting victims’ familieshe extended Mother Emanuel AMEch community.

Te Kiawah community has againded a generous gift for the educatione children in our region," saidr Joseph P. Riley, Jr., an inauguralmember of the Reverend Pinckney

arship Fund. "With a proud historypporting educational opportunitiesur children, this donation for theend Pinckney Scholarship Fundheartwarming show of unity and

mitment. We appreciate their

generosity and service.”"We are grateful for the charitable

community members who participatedin our donation-matching campaignfor the Reverend Pinckney ScholarshipFund," said Chris Randolph, partner withKiawah Partners. "Kiawah Partners andthe Kiawah Cares Foundation hope ourcontribution will help honor the nine liveslost and positively affect the local AMEChurch community."

o make a donation to the Reverend

Pinckney Scholarship Fund, visit www.pinckneyfund.org. Checks can also bemailed or dropped off to 80 Broad Street,Charleston, SC 29401 (memo: ReverendPinckney Scholarship Fund c/o TeMayor’s Office, City of Charleston).

Te Kiawah Cares Foundation is a501c3 charitable organization establishedto give back to the community and improvethe quality of life of Kiawah’s neighbors, particularly those on Johns and WadmalawIsland. o learn more about the KiawahCares Foundation, visit www.kiawahcares.org.

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09, when Moriarty and his familyed the money and built the originalound. He wanted his kids to be

ved and they had friends who have

coming to Kiawah every year whohappy to participate and help outthe construction. Te playgroundwo separate areas, one with swingshe other with slides and climbingment. According to Rhoden, theound served over 100 children.fortunately, part of the playgrounddown in May 2015. Te playgrounduilt from recycled milk jugs. Techips on the ground caught fire

melted the part of the playgroundthe slides. Te fire was so hot and

the flames so high that even the leaves ofthe trees were singed. According to RositaGross, President of the BrownswoodPlace Homeowners Association, the fire was deliberately set and the police are stil ltrying to find out the person or people who were responsible.

When Moriarty received a notefrom Habitat for Humanity that theplayground had burned to the ground hedidn’t hesitate to donate again so another

playground could be built in its place.Moriarty thinks that “every kid shouldhave a playground and it’s important forthem to have a safe place to play.”

BYO Recreation built the playgroundthis time. However, the entire Moriartyfamily and friends spent several hoursspreading wood chips and building thebarriers around the playground. Residentsof Brownswood Place also pitched inspreading and raking the wood chips sothe kids can have a safe playing area. TeMoriarty family also donated a hammockand plants and flowers for the boxes thatHabitat built to make the playgroundlook nicer.

After all the hard work was finished,many people from the communitygathered to celebrate the reopening ofthe new playground on August 12, 2015.Employees of Habitat for Humanitygrilled hot dogs and provided ice cream, while several of the residents made foodand shared it with all the volunteers.

Te kids are so happy to have a newplayground and couldn’t wait to climband hang from the monkey bars and usethe new slides.

arts & events

Seabrook Island Artists Labor

Day Weekend Art Show

he Seabrook Island Artist Guild will hold a Labor Day weekend art show and sale on Saturday, September 5 from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the “Green” at Freshfields Village. Te

Village is located off the circle at the confluence of Seabrook andKiawah Islands. ake a break from the heat and come see what ourlocal artists have in store for you.

For more information about the Seabrook Island Artists Guild visitour website at www.seabrookislandartistguild.com.



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Finding thenext step

E W O R G A N I Z A T I O N P R O V I D I N G

A H A N D U P, N O T A H A N D O U T

BY JENNIFER TUOHYThe Island Connection Editor

ext Steps is a Johns Islandorganization that wants tohelp people work toward self-

ency.We try to help in so many different

of ways, getting jobs, fixing theirs, repairing things around the, getting them glasses or teethver their need may be," volunteery Danner said.e organization was started this past

by Edward Dyckman, part of thertment of Social Ministries for theopal Diocese of S.C. He came upthe idea of opening a Next Stepstravelling to different churches andg to people about the best waylp. Te program is the inauguralte of Next Steps of South Carolina.urrently comprised of 25 committedteers who work together to helpe living in poverty make positivees in their lives both emotionallyhysically. But they need help.

We could use more volunteers, andipants as well, but we really needpeople to help," Danner said. "Tisgood for the volunteers who workas much as it is for the people whoin and want help. Being a Christian

is a lot more than going to church onSunday, it involves trying to get out wherepeople need help. o my knowledge thisis the only group of its kind made up of agathering of different denominations."

Te programs are all free of charge toparticipants and the organization's staff isentirely volunteer based.

"Tere are so many gaps in the JohnsIsland, Wadmalaw area. Tere are placesthat offer help but there are so many

people who don't know about it or can'tget there. We're trying to help a lot ofpeople to fill in the gap."

Next Steps is temporarily based in Walton Hall at St John's EpiscopalChurch, 3673 Maybank Highway andvolunteers meet once a week on Mondays,9 to 1 p.m.

"We just started in April, we're justgetting off the ground but so far we'vegotten some people employment, we'vegotten some people glasses, hearing aids,"Danner said. It's wonderful to see thechange in their lives when they can justget a little help and know that somebodycares about them."

o learn more visit www.nextstepssc.org, contact Ed Dyckman at 843.367.5647or [email protected].

Artist Guild Kicks Off SeasonWith Back to Basics Workshops

BY ROBERTA BOATTIFor The Island Connection

he Seabrook Island Artists’ Guild

will kick off its fa ll teaching seasonin September with a two-sessionintroduction to painting class.

Scheduled for Sept. 22 and Sept. 24from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the class is designedto introduce beginning painters to thefundamental concepts of composition,contrast and color. It’s open to aspiringpainters in oils, acrylics or pastels.

Te sessions are free and will be held inthe Eagle’s Nest studio in the Lake House.Enrollment is limited by studio size.Should registration require a larger spaceparticipants will be notified in advance.

Gary Kunkelman, who taught paintingat Penn State’s Berks College for 22 years

will be the instructor. An oil painter andpastelist, Kunkelman studied for morethan a decade with American master JackCoggins and at the Pennsylvania Academyof Fine Arts. While he works with suchdiverse subjects as landscapes and seascapes,historical paintings and portraits, heparticularly enjoys still life painting in thestudio. Kunkelman’s emphasis in recentyears has been experimenting with moderntechniques and materials to create stilllife paintings that capture the depth andluminosity of the Old Masters.

Te classes will include discussion,demonstration and hands-on painting,

with students creating two still life paintingsof their own. Gary describes the classes asbeing “designed to help participants decideif painting is for them, as well as to providea foundation to beginning painters withlimited formal instruction. Working fromset-ups, students will learn and practicethe foundation skills that are the basis forpainting any subject.”

To sign up, or with questions about the class ormaterials, contact Gary Kunkelman at garyk1@ comcast.net. Participants will be emailed amaterials list when they enroll. To learn moreabout the Seabrook Island Artist Guild events,workshop and membership visit the website atwww.seabrookislandartistguild.com.

Image courtesy nextstepssc.org



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Tickets and InformationOpening concert: Friday, September 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Sottile Teatre(44 George Street): $60 VIP seating plus post concert reception with themusicians; $35/$25/$15 General Admi ssion; $15/$10 Senior Admission; $5Student Admission. ickets available by calli ng 843-763-4941, online atchambermusiccharleston.org or at the venue 45 minutes prior to t he performance.

For more information, please visit www.chambermusiccharleston.org.Rock and Rondo Redux: September 10, 7 p.m. at the Charleston LibrarySociety, 164 King Street). ickets are $20 for Charleston Library Societymembers and $30 for nonmembers and can be purchased over the phone at1.800.838.3006 or online at w ww.charlestonlibrarysociety.org. Additional tickets will be available at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tursday, September 10.Chamber Music at the Cathedral: September 11 at 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of St.Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming Street. Free, donations accepted at t he door.Little Mozart Circus: September 12, 2015, Marion Square. Free.

gardening arts & events

and garden club'sume their meetingssland Garden Club

meeting this year of the Kiawahn Club wil l be held on Monday,4 at the Sandcastle. Please

ring a friend, to hear Kiawah’sable give us great insight into

work in our gardens. Leila headsed staff which propagates andthe beautiful plants around theand certainly is an expert on

antings.nd refreshments begin atd the meeting at 10. We willhedule for the year, which will

kers, field trips, workshops andgatherings with the Seabrookn Club and other organizationsNew members and guests arell times, and we look forwardative and fun year.

k Island Garden Club

n’s first meeting is scheduled onmber 11, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at thend Lake House. Whether younced gardener, or just someone

he beauty of the flora and faunaful Island, we welcome you to

k Island Garden Club. If youabrook Island, it is also a great

t your neighbors, support yourand cultivate friendships whilem our experienced gardenersspeakers on a variety of cutting

edge topics affecting our daily lives andnatural environment. Our meetings eachmonth include refreshments at 9:30 am,a short business meeting at 10 a.m., andour main event speaker at 10:15 a.m. Ourmeetings conclude at 11 a.m. and take placeon the second Friday of each month at theLake House.

For information on membership pleasecontact: Cheryl Schumann [email protected].

Mark your calendar – be sure to join uson October 9, 2015 as the club welcomesthe season’s first guest speaker, PatriciaHarpell, founder and President of the SCHerbal Society, talking about “CulinaryHerbs and their Folklore.” Pat Harpell,founder and chief executive weeder of theSC Herbal Society, is happiest when thereis dirt under her fingernails and betweenher toes. In addition to being the fuelbehind the SCHS, she teaches an Herbal Apprenticeship program in Charleston,is a guest teacher and speaker, and leads Yoga and Gardening vacations in the U.S.and Europe. Pat has had the great honor oftaking herbal and medicinal studies withSarita Shrestha, MD, among many othersages, and her greatest teacher, MotherNature. Pat maintains a sustainable, organicgarden in her hometown of Charleston where perennials, vegetables and herbs teachher how to grow.

Chamber Music Charlestonlaunches 9th season

BY SANDRA NIKOLAJEVSFor The Island Connection

he Chamber Music Charlestonlaunches its 9th season inSeptember, with a season opening

concert of Illuminations and Mozart inthe South Festival, taking place fromSeptember 10 through 12. With thesetwo different events CMC aims to bringclassical music to a wide audience. Whilethe opening concert is a ticketed eventat Sottile Teatre, reasonable ticketprices, various incentives for groups andspecial deeply discounted tickets forstudents and their parents encourage a wide participation. Also, the concert i snot your regular, run of the mill classicalconcert. While there will be exceptionalmusic played by notable artists (includingGrammy award winning violinist KarenKim), a subtle light and video show createsa full visual and aural experience.

On the other hand, the Mozart inthe South Festival has three parts – aticketed “Rock and Rondo Redux” atthe Charleston Library Society (and,as the name implies, it will not be yourstandard classical concert) and two freeeducational events, the “Little MozartCircus” on Marion Square and “ChamberMusic at the Cathedral” featuring studentensembles.

Illuminations A spectacular performance combining

chamber music with stunning lightingand imagery Chamber Music Charlestonopens the 2015-2016 season on Saturday,September 5 at 7:30 p.m. with aspectacular performance that combineschamber music of the highest caliber withstunning lighting and visual imagery.Illuminations will be performed at TeSottile Teatre, 44 George Street.

Grammy award winning violinistKaren Kim and internationally acclaimedpianist Andrew Armstrong join musiciansof CMC in a program of music by Bach,Brahms and Arthur Foote.

Widely hailed for her sensitivemusicianship and passionate commitmentto chamber and contemporary music,Ms. Kim will perform as soloist alongside Andrew Armstrong and Chamber MusicCharleston flutist Regina Helcher Yostfor Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No.5.” Artistically crafted lighting designand imagery from the Hubble elescope will be used to compliment the musicalperformance, transporting the audience

from a peaceful night sky into the depthsof the solar system.

Te program also includes JohannesBrahms virtuosic Piano Quartet in Gminor, Op. 25 and A rthur Foote’s delicate“Nocturne” for flute and strings.

Mozart in the South FestivalTe Seventh Annual Mozart in theSouth Festival returns to Charleston withthree special events taking place betweenTursday, September 10 and Saturday,September 12, 2015. Tis year’s festivaltakes classical music out of the concerthall and into the community with twofree events and one ticketed event thatcombines classical music with rock androll.

On Tursday, September 10 at 7 p.m.

CMC’s string quartet performs at theCharleston Library Society (164 KingStreet) for Rock and Rondo Redux 2.Back by popular demand, musiciansof CMC trade in their formal wear for jeans and leather as they rock out to themusic of the Beatles and Queen withsome Mozart and Beethoven thrown infor good measure. Violinists Jenny Weissand omas Jakubek, violist Ben Weissand cellist imothy O’Malley perform inthis hour-long program of music for stringquartet. Te program includes familiarsongs of Michael Jackson, Queen andthe Beatles paired with Mozart’s StringQuartet in D Major, K. 575.

On Friday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m.some of the brightest musical stars on

the horizon perform at the Cathedralof St. Luke and St. Paul (126 ComingStreet). Tis free program (with donationsaccepted at the door) opens with musiciansfrom Chamber Music Charleston 2, achamber music mentoring program foraccomplished student musicians. Teprogram continues with performancesfrom students of the Charleston Academy of Music a nd concludes with aperformance of the Charleston CountySchool of the Arts Sinfonietta under thedirection of Dr. Christopher Selby.

Te festival concludes with the “LittleMozart Circus” on Saturday, September12, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.mon Marion Square. Tis free, family-oriented event includes a variety of mini-performances under the Main ent,interactive performance opportunities

under the Side ent and numerous smal ltents hosted by local music schools andarts organizations.

For more information, please visit www.chambermusiccharleston.org.

Musicians of CMC. Photo by Rick Rhodes

Photography.

Violinist Frances Hsieh and cellist Tim O'Malley. Photo by Rick Rhodes Photography.

Guest artist Karen Kim

The Little Mozart Circus. Photo by CMC.



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wildlife

urtles need your helpQ U A R I U M ' S H O S P I TA L S E E K I N G

O N A T I O N S T O B U I L D S TAT E - O F -

A R T F A C I L I T Y

year the SC Aquarium takes rescued sea turtles into its hospital, nurses them

o health and, when possible, releases them back into the wild.

s by Barb Bergwerf.

BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

fteen years ago, the South Carolina

Aquarium admitted the first turtlento a hospital that didn’t reallyFifteen years later, 165 turtles havereleased back into the wild afterrehabilitated in the makeshift but

ng, basement accommodations.ng that time, small, very personal

of the Sea urtle Hospital wereucted and considered a rare delicacy,e that needed no icing. All of thatut to change forever, when the newurtle Hospital is built and opened toublic.y chance to tour the turtle hospitalown reward, a mere breath awaythe patients. urtle patrol leadersinvited to the South Carolinaium to do just that earlier this year.cake” drew turtle patrol volunteersFolly Beach, DeBordieu, Litchfield,f Palms, Kiawah, Dewees Island,ook, Edisto, Fripp Island, Hunting, Hilton Head, Garden City, ande Beach. Over 50 people in all saterized as Kelly Torvalson, Seae Rescue Program Manager, kickede proceedings.

We found a space in our basementwe hoped would work,” said Kelly

began an overview of the program.ng with the first turtle, the Sea urtletal grew in stature and steadilyted more and more patients, a total

in 2014. Grants from two oil spillsand 2006) benefited the hospital inrly days. During 2007 the hospitalits first full time vet, then its first

gist in 2009, followed by a second inwhich was the same year they got amedical lab.grassroots fundraiser started byrdieu Beach in 2009 for example,ded an x-ray machine that makes

examinations possible without taking

patients offsite. On site equipment iscritical since moving patients meansmagnifying the level of stress theymust endure. Getting an x-rays in thepast meant patients would have to becarried and often turned sideways to getthrough doors etc. “Cutting edge medicalequipment is essential and all of what wehave has been donated” said Torvalson.She then added “a digital radiograph isgreat but a C scanner would really setus apart,” before turning things over toKevin Mills.

“With your help, we can make surethese turtles are around for another millionyears,” opined Mills, President and CEOof the South Carolina Aquarium. Heintroduced plans for the turtle hospitalexpansion. When complete, the cuttingedge facility will put the SC Aquariumin the front row of marine animal rescueand conservation efforts, not just inSouth Carolina but in the country. For adescription on how to get there, SamanthaMills [no relation], Major Gifts Officer,took the lead.

Te Watershed Fund/Society began in April of 2014 as a six-year campaign. It isslated for conclusion in April of 2020 withthe goal of raising $25 million.

“Tis is not just an institutionalpriority but also a personal mission,” saidSamantha in a pleasant yet resolute tone.

When concluded, the Aquarium will havesecured an endowment to fund on-goingoperations of the aquarium (e.g. $50,000electric bills), be perfectly positioned tobecome a fresh voice for conservationand continue its mission of education.Meanwhile, construction of the new Seaurtle Hospital is well into the planning



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tle Help continues from page 9

, thanks to early contributors.e Zucker family took the lead by contributing $3n to the Watershed Fund, with over 80 percentearmarked for the Sea urtle Hospital. Determinedk off construction and be a part of the best turtletal in the country, the Zuckers also hope to inspire

to contribute. Kelly Torvalson has no troubleng you imagine what the completed facility will be

nd she stepped back up to help paint the picture.Tis $5 million project will significantly grow our

ty to rescue, rehabilitate and release threatened andgered sea turtles. Te new hospital will provide anible vantage point for more than 430,000 annualrs to observe the day-to-day care of sea turtlesgoing rehabilitation, create a complementaryng environment for guests of all ages, and deepenonservation impact."e facility will be equipped with:

New triage units An intensive care unit that will remain in the

basement space, off-limits to the viewing public• New rehabilitation tanks that can accommodate

larger species• An endless exercise pool to prepare turtles for

release• Additional laboratory and life-support space• New medical equipment, including a C scanner,

to improve the level of care we can provide onsiteTe hospital will be a highlight exhibit on the main

floor, big enough to accommodate the growing number

of patients already being referred. Te existing facilityis so small, only 15,000 people have been allowed intothe hospital each year. Te new hospital will featurestrategically located “one way” glass. Te glass willpermit all visitors to see patients without the associatedstress to the turtles that much attention would bring.Kelly seemed most enthusiastic about the “endless tank,”

which will function as a sort of tread mill for recoveringturtles.

Most turtles arrive at the hospital as the result of"stranding," stranding doesn’t happen absent medicalissues. Mysterious ailments in turtles are often the resultof ingesting plastic.

Many are already aware of how easily turtles canmistake plastic grocery bags or deflated balloons for food.Bags and balloons in the water look very like jellyfish and,once ingested, the foreign material clogs the digestivetract. Large plastic items, however, are just the beginningof the conservation puzzle. Plastics do eventually breakdown, says the Center for Biological Diversity, but intosmaller and smaller pieces. Tese smaller pieces combinemore easily with sea water, which amplifies toxicity andmakes diagnosing a sick turtle more difficult.

Te tale of Mama Pritchard is a “tissue alert” storyrecounted by Samantha Mills and Kelly Torvalson.Originally stranded on Pritchards Island (south west ofFripp Island and north east of Hilton Head), she wasbrought to the aquarium in desperate straights. She spenttwo years in rehabilitation before being released.

Tree years later, an unrelated DNA study (undertakento map nesting patterns along the south east coast) foundher. wo years of care and rehab in the South Carolina

Aquarium (not to mention three years of angst) hadpaid off. Mama Pritchard was back and digging nests,on Pritchards Island, no less. Apparently, there’s no placelike home.

To learn more about how you can help build this state othe art hospital visit scaquarium.org/STH-expand.



ust 28, 2015

arts & events

September artist and

hotographer of the month

st of the Monthalter Czanderis month the Seabrook IslandGuild will showcase one of its longand most active members, Walterder.alter’s passion for art started in highl and was nurtured by Margaretan a renowned artist and instructor

a career in engineering that focusedhe planning, concept and designuildings for the pharmaceuticalchemical industries, he retired toook and pursued his early dream of

ming an artist . Walter paints a varietyjects in oils, acrylic and watercolor.a member of the Artist Guild

2007, Walter is a Vice Presidente Guild and has responsibility

he monthly hanging of the Guildber’s artwork in the Lake Houseay Gallery and coordination of the

hly art classes taught by fellow Guildbers.

learn more about the Seabrook

Artist Guild, events, workshopsmembership visit the website at www.

okislandartistguild.com

Photographer of the MonthBill NelsonBill’s passion for photography started

in the late 1940’s with the purchase ofa German Edixa 35mm camera and aprimitive light meter. Te funds for thismajor capital purchase came from overa year of delivering a weekly advertisernewspaper. With a little help from hisfather, he learned the basics of aperture,shutter speed, focus and film speed.Tese things were particularly importantto getting consistent results with a filmcamera where seeing your prints couldbe delayed by weeks while the drugstoreprocessed the film.

Early on, landscapes and wildlife were his major subjects as it seemedmost observers wouldn’t be interested inpictures of people they probably didn’tknow. With the progress of technology,social media, and having a family of hisown, portraits, particularly of the family,became a heavy focus. Capturing thematuring of children and the personalityof all of his subjects became Bill ’s mission.

Te Photography Club will be offeringa “Photographing People” class on Sept.22 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. In this class,Bill will share the basic techniquesof taking portraits from posing tobackgrounds to lighting to camera setup.Te class is open to all (without charge)and should be helpful to anyone interestedin capturing images of people from thoseusing phones to point and shoot camerasand sophisticated equipment.

r Czander’s “Artfelds Farmer.”



August 28, 2015

volunteer spotlight

Sally JonesBY ZACHARY HUEYFor The Island Connection

itor’s Note: Volunteer Spotlightcolumn in Te Island Connectionghting members of the community whoheir time to help others. If you know of

nteer who deserves the spotlight [email protected].

s a volunteer, a person can use oldskills in new ways. For Sally Jones,her talents as a teacher have becomefor adults as a volunteer. She grewOhio, and spent her school yearsShe moved to Chicago area with

usband where she taught primary ageen for 27 years—14 years as a readinglist. She recounts, “I have alwaysvery interested in helping childrento read, and discover their world

gh books.” In retirement her talentsading specialist took on a new life.

er retiring to Kiawah, Sal ly wantedach out to others, but she alsod to change course and try to makeerence in an adult’s life. She heard

Our Lady of Mercy Communityach and reached out to see if she

d be a good fit for the adult educationam. Sally recalls her experienceting involved, “I contacted Maria

vich, Volunteer Coordinator, andggested I attend their orientation. Iam Kusmider, the GED instructor,

he greeted me with ‘open arms’. Sheme the opportunity to make my own

schedule, and work with individuals. Ifound this to be most rewarding.”

Trough helping others, Sally has learneda great deal about adult education. She has

learned, “Tere are many reasons adultshave ‘fallen through the cracks’ of educationduring their school years, but they are veryeager and want to learn. Some people willmove on and succeed, and others will dropout of the program. However, I feel andhope that I made a difference in their lives,and whatever we accomplished will benefitthem. I want them to see that learning is alifelong experience.”

Sally makes an effort to encourage eachstudent, and discuss their talents as well as what each can do to improve. She believes what really makes a positive impact ina person’s life is to show them love andacceptance and that they can succeed.

o a potential volunteer Sally wouldsay, “If you are a person who may be onthe fence about the commitment, OurLady of Mercy will work with you andyour schedule to meet your desires.”

Get involved with Our Lady of MercyCommunity Outreach and make a positive change in someone’s life! For moreinformation on how to get involved withOur Lady of Mercy Community Outreachcontact Maria Gurovich via phone843.559.4109 or email maria.gurovich@ olmoutreach.org.

Tastes of the south

Sun-dried tomato andbacon bruschetta

BY MARILYN MARKELFor The Island Connection

Ingredients1 small baguette1/4 cup olive oil1 clove garlic, smashed.4 ounces cream cheese2 bsp cream1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto4 ounces crisp-cooked, crumbled bacon1 bsp finely-chopped parsley salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.2. In small saucepan combine the olive oil and garlic and simmer for 10

minutes. Discard the garlic.3. Slice bread on diagonal about 1/2 inch thick. Brush with garlic infused

olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the bread on parchmentlined sheet pan and toast until crispy on the outside and slightly soft onthe inside.

4. Whip cream cheese and cream until light and fluffy. Fold in 2 bsppesto. Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled bread and top withpesto. Garnish with bacon and parsley.



ust 28, 2015 13

A Hat Show with High Tea C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T R A I S E S F U N D S

F O R B A R B E R - S C O T I A C O L L E G E

BY HANNAH MARKOWITZFor The Island Connection

On August 16, 2015, about 100

men and women gathered at the Wadmalaw Community Centerrticipate in the fourth annual Hatand High ea. Te event was one

any fundraisers for Barber-Scotiage, a small religious college founded867, located in Concord, Northina.e emcee for the afternoon wasGolden of 94.3 WSC-FM, who

ed over a fashion show featuringn from all over the Charleston area,

ding Mount Pleasant, Johns Island,ah and Seabrook. Te ladies struttedstuff down the runway modelingmany owned by Bertha Smalls-

leton, director of the Wadmalawmunity Center. Some of the hats onhave been handed down through

generations and one woman even named

her hat after her mother.Te alumni of the college sponsoredthe event and the president of the localalumni chapter, Roberta Pinckney,

was also one of the models. Mrs. PearlHospkin, the oldest area alumni at age93, was in attendance. She still playsthe piano on Sundays at Salem Baptistand Salem Presbyterian Church, bothon Wadmalaw Island, and is a memberof the Wadmalaw Island CommunitySenior Ministry. Miss Moss, one of theyoungest models, raised the most money

with donations from family and friends.Her grandmother was a retired teacher atSt. Johns High school and an alumni of

Barber Scotia College. Everyone enjoyedthe event and the beautiful cakes and teaafterwards.

rta Pinckney. PHOTOS BY HANNAH MARKOWITZ

a Smalls Middleton.

Miss Moss and cousin.



August 28, 2015

what’s hot

fundraising

Share the road safelyBY CHAD KELLY

For The Island Connection

W

e see it everyday, people walkingdown the side of the road withtheir back to you or running

across the street with no warning. Tenmany times we have a person on thebicycle coming towards you head on.Hopefully, this article will help to educatepeople on the requirements when usingour roadways:

When walk ing:1. When walking with no sidewalks

present you are to walk facingtraffic. Tis allows you to see thevehicles coming towards you andadjust your position as necessary.

2. Walk in a single file. Tis allowsadequate space for drivers to movearound you and your walkingpartners.

3. Wear bright colors. Bright colorsare easily recognizable and showup easily with headlights.

4. urn down the music. Withheadphones on it limits your

ability to hear traffic noises and warning devices that may notifyyou of danger.

5. Pay attention. Many people textor play with their phones while walking. You need to pay attentionfor hazards in the walking pathand traffic.

6. Keep animals on a short leash. Ananimal will many times stretch tothe end of its leash and endangerthe animal, the person and traffic.

When riding a bicycle:1. Bicycles are to be rode as near the

right side as possible.2. Bicycles may not be rode more

than 2 abreast.3. No bicycle operating on a roadway

may carry more people than thebicycle is designed to carry with apermanently attached seat.

4. It is unlawful to cling to a vehicleto propel the bicycle.

Run or walk to

St. Christopher

BY DANIEL KALSHOVENFor The Island Connection

St. Christopher Camp is hosting the3rd Annual Barrier Island 5K Run/Hike on September 19, 2015. Tis

fun, family-friendly event will showcasethe beautiful facilities and environmentthat St. Christopher operates in onSeabrook Island, which many of you havevisited throughout the years.

Te same as in recent races, the B.I. 5KRun/Hike will donate all proceeds to theBarrier Island Local Outreach Program.Tis program takes Barrier Island’s handson environmental education curriculumto the lowcountry itle One schools inthe area that can not afford to bring intheir entire classes to the overnight fieldtrip. Te B.I. Local Outreach team willtravel to the schools with snakes, skinks,alligators and more, so kids are able to

handle and learn about the environmentsthat surround them here in Charleston.

We would like to encourage any andall residents, friends, or guests of Seabrookand Kiawah Islands to come participate

with us in this special event. We urge youto take advantage of visiting our property

while simultaneously helping to spreadenvironmental educational opportunitiesto the communities we live in. Pleaseknow this is a Run/Hike. You don't haveto be a runner to come and participate inthe event. We have a strong contingent of

walkers every year that take full advantageof spending time in our beautiful facilitiesby walking. For more information, pleasecontact [email protected], orregister for the 5K at stchristopher.org.



ust 28, 2015 15

financial focus

The averagecollege graduate

will receive

about $1 millionmore in lifetimeearnings than

the average highschool graduate,

according tothe U.S. Census

Bureau.

college degree is stilla smart investment

BY DIMI MATOUCHEVFor The Island Connection

mmer is almost over, which meanst’s “back-to-school” time. If youave young children, you may beasing backpacks, pencils, notebooksmilar items. But one day, you could

opping for colleges — and when youou’ll find the bill is a little bit higherthe one you get from your locall-supply store. Tat’s why it’s neveron to start saving.

t how costly is college? For the–2015 school year, the averagese — tuition, fees, room and boardas $18,943 at a public four-year

l and $42,419 at a four-year privatel, according to the College Board.f recent history is any guide, theseers will likely keep climbing.t there’s no need to panic. For oneyour child may be eligible for loans,or scholarships. Still, you will likely

p shouldering some of the financialand you may ask yourself if it’s worthow much difference can a collegee make in the lives of your children?tually, college still seems to be a

good investment: Te averagee graduate will receive about $1n more in lifetime earnings than the

ge high school graduate, according

U.S. Census Bureau. So when youyour children in getting to college,an be reasonably sure that you’re

at least helping them start on the pathtoward a rewarding career.How should you put away money for

college? Unfortunately, more parents usea general savings account than any othermethod, according to Sallie Mae’s How

America Saves for College 2015 study.Tese accounts pay little or no interestand offer no tax benefits.

As an alternative, consider investingin a 529 plan. Contribution limits arequite high, and federal taxes won’t beassessed on earnings used for qualifiedhigher education expenses. (Te earningsportion of withdrawals will be taxed,though, and can incur a 10% penalty if

the withdrawals aren’t used for qualifiedexpenses.) Furthermore, your 529 plancontributions may be deductible fromyour state taxes. But 529 plans vary, sobe sure to check with your tax advisorregarding deductibility.

Another college funding option is aCoverdell Education Savings Account,

which, like a 529 plan, can generatetax-free earnings if the money is usedfor higher education expenses. You cantypically only put in a maximum of$2,000 per year to a Coverdell account,but it offers more flexibility in investmentchoices than a 529 plan.

You could also consider a custodial

account, known as either UGMA orUMA. You can put up to $14,000 peryear into a custodial account withoutincurring gift taxes, and earnings wouldonly be subject to the “kiddie tax” — thatis, the first $1,050 is tax-exempt, the next$1,050 will be taxed at the child’s tax rate,and just the amount over $2,100 will betaxed at your tax rate. However, once yourchildren reach the age of majority (either18 or 21), they take control of the moneyand can do whatever they want with it —and their plans may not include college.

Don’t wait too long to begin funding whichever savings vehicle, or vehicles,you choose. Your children may be young

today, but before you know it, they’ll becollege bound.



Island Connection Calendar September 15G EVENSCounty Waterparks Open

pt. 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Splashpark at James Island CountyIsland at Mount Pleasantnds County Park, and Whirlin’annamaker County Park areekends only through LaborlashParks.com for details.

Bonfireoonrise. 8:32 sunset. Saturday,unday, September 27. Come onme of visiting and enjoying thebrook Island at night. We’ll

orth of Boardwalk 1. With thef the cut and the abundance ofear Boardwalk 6, the bonfire just north of Boardwalk 1.brings what they want — food,s, and sticks of firewood for aNothing will be provided but ach, a bonfire and, hopefully, a

nd Resort Events:ingo Point Oyster Roast &

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

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

mily Seaside Buffet: Loggerhead

Grill 6 - 8:30 p.m.Saturdays: Summer Concert Series: MostSaturdays from 5 - 8 p.m.

Charleston Restaurant Week September 9 - 20, the event, executedby the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, Inc (GCRA) is one of themost highly anticipated culinary events inthe Charleston area. It is an opportunityto enjoy the world-renowned cuisineof the Lowcountry as participatingrestaurants offer prix fixe lunch anddinner menus. For more inf ormationabout participating restaurants http:// www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com/charleston-restaurant-week/

MondaysTe Seabrook Island Artist Guild willhighlight the artwork of Walter Czanderas Artist of the month for September. His work will be on display from September 1through September 30.

Intermediate Oil Classes At the odd & Huff Art Center locatedat Bohicket Marina, Wednesdays andFridays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. opics includevalue work, applying c omposition elementsto your paintings, edge work, brush andpalette knife use. Painting from still lifeand photos. Email [email protected] for information.

Oil Painting Basics

Te Seabrook Island Artist Guild will offera two session free workshop. Te classes,taught by Gary Kunkelman, will be heldon September 22 and 24 from 1- 4 p.m. inthe Eagle’s Nest room at the Lake House.o sign up contact Gary Kunkelman [email protected]

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

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

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

Mingo Point Oyster Roast & BBQ 6 - 9 p.m. Continues through August 31.Enjoy an authentic Lowcountry experienceat Kiawah’s most popular family outing. A riverside oyster roast, an all-you-can-eatbuffet featuring Southern BBQ specialties,live entertainment, a kids “coolzone,” livegator presentations and a local artisan craftmarket.

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

Kick it at Bohicket Every uesday night from Memorial Daythrough Labor Day. Kick It has been aHUGE HI, featuring a jump castle, facepainter, DJ, and shag dancing on the patio.Come join us every uesday throughoutthe Summer!

BookmobileTe Charleston County Bookmobile comesto Freshfields Village on the first and thirduesday of every month from 10:00 am –11:30 am. Te Bookmobile will be parkedin the lot behind Hege’s and Java Java.

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

Freshfields Village family movie nights

8:30 p.m. Freshfields Village is about to geta bit more star-studded, with 15 weeks ofmovies under the moonlight. Te weeklyseries ends September 2 with Jurassic Park.Perfect for families with children of allages, the Starlight Cinema series featuresa crowd-pleasing movie on the VillageGreen.

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

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

Photographics Art Shows4 - 8 p.m. July through August.PhotoGraphics Portrait Photography and Art Gallery in Freshfields Village will behosting art shows. Aug 14 & Aug 21: ChrisRutigiano. Aug 28: Group show.

Concerts on the Village Green6 - 9 p.m. Enjoy the sweet sounds ofsummer every Friday at Freshfields Villageduring the Music on the Green concert

series, which features popular acts fromaround the Southeast.

SaturdaysHomegrown10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Johns Isl and Farmers’Market. Every Tird Saturday at 3546Maybank Highway Johns Island.For more information, visit www. johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Main Library Book SaleSaturday, August 29, Sunday, August 30,and Monday, August 31 the rescheduledMain Library Book Sale takes place 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 - 4:30 p.m. Sundayand 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday. Admissionis free Saturday through Monday, specialpricing on Monday. Main Library, 68Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Let’s alk About It 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Read the classic novel, watch the film and enjoy a lively lectureand discussion. Tis month’s book is ‘Ageof Innocence’ by Edith Wharton. Tediscussion will be moderated by Dr. Britterry. Tis program is funded in part bythe Humanities Council SC. For more

information contact John’s Island RegionalLibrary at 843.559.1945.

15th Annual Labor Day FestivalMany activities to include vendors after theparade. All food will be sold by CommitteeVolunteers to include Gullah Cuisine. Weneed sponsors for activities for the Kids- jump castle-pony rides etc. WadmalawIsland Community Center 5605 KatyHill Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487.843.789.4885.

Art Show 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Te Seabrook Island ArtistGuild will hold a Labor Day weekend artshow and sale on the “Village Green” atFreshfields Village.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Labor Day

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Seabird Sanctuary Boat Cruise6 p.m. Coastal Conservation League willbe hosting a second Seabird Sanctuary

Boat Cruise due to popular demand. Joinus for an exciting and educational sunsetnature tour to Crab Bank, a State SeabirdSanctuary and Eastern Brown PelicanRookery in the Charleston Harbor. icketsare $55. Register at coastal.bsd.net/page/contribute/seabird-sanctuary-boat-tour-2

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Seabrook Island Garden Club9:30 a.m. First meeting of the 2015 - 16season. At the Seabrook Island LakeHouse. For information on membershipplease contact: Cheryl Schumann,[email protected].

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

COVAR Meeting10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Te next COVARmeeting (Property and LandscapingImprovement for Associations/Regimes)at the Lake House. All Seabrookers are welcome to attend.

Bohicket Marina-Charleston RunningClub 5/10k RunBohicket Marina and the C harlestonRunning Club are sponsoring t he 5/10kRun at Seabrook Island; this event willbenefit the Kiawah/Seabrook ExchangeClub and the Charleston RunningClub Charities. o register go to w ww.charlestonrunningclub.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Artist Guild MeetingTe Seabrook Island Artist Guild willpresent distinguished portraitist RobertManiscalco as guest artist at the monthlymeeting at 3 p.m. in the Lake House.

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daily

BY AMANDA GERALDFor The Island Connection

Help raisethe roof for CATR

Charleston Area Terapeutic Ridingon Johns Island has been working

with rident Construction, and we are thrilled to announce that we aregetting close to building our coveredarena. We are almost there but still needhelp to “Raise the Roof”!

Tis major facility improvement willensure a future full of opportunities forour students to make tremendous progressthrough riding and interacting withhorses. Each year, CAR serves over 140children and adults with disabilities and

30 wounded military veterans. All of thestudents we work with, both currently andin the future, will greatly benefit from theconsistency our new “roof” will provide!

Please join our efforts to “Raise theRoof” in order to build a bright futurefor CAR and our students. If you

would like more information about howto get involved and to learn about ourcovered arena naming opportunities,please contact CAR Executive Director,Murray Neale, at 843.559.6040 or [email protected].





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