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Amys Placecontinues on page 9

BY DAVID KRUMWEIDEFor The Island Connection

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Tennis tournament serves uphistory, kitchens, care A N N U A L A L A N F L E M I N G

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he 31st Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court StateChampionships begins October 1 at the Seabrook IslandRacquet Club. But in the run up to the event there is

plenty of fun to be had.Tis Saturday, September 14 Te Coastal Kitchen our of

Seabrook Island takes place 12 to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Sevenkitchens will be featured consisting of a condo, remodels, and

brand new waterfront homes, each with their unique dcor. Ateach kitchen, attendees will be treated to designer produced tablevignettes. Refreshments wil l be offered at one of the lovely homes.

On Tursday September 18, the Seabrook Island ennis Club

Amysforcedto close

BY JENNIFER TUOHYThe Island Connection Editor

R egulars of Amys Italian Steakhouseon Seabrook Island were surprisedto nd a handwritten note on thedoor of the restaurant on Monday, Sept. 1announcing the restaurant had closed itsdoors for good.

No one more so than owner andnamesake Amy Bolan.

It was a shock, extremely disappointingand nancially destroying, she said.

According to Amy, her landlord,COC Corporation, had informed Amyand her husband, Bob, that they had 10days 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 theinterior, so we made a list of everythingthat we wanted to do, Amy said. Heattached it as an addendum to our lease.

Te Bolans set about remodelingthe restaurant, sinking $100,000 intoimprovements, but when it came to tilingthe kitchen oor they hit some structuralroadblocks.

It would have cost us a fortune to do(what the contractor advised) and we feltit wasnt a tenants responsibility, it was alandlords responsibility, Amy said.

According to Amy, COC Corporationdidnt 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 overour food, I was shocked, but I said were

working out kinks, that were here for thelong term, weve put all our retirement intothis. We got a new chef and we were reallybeginning to turn the corner I thought.

According to Amy, COC Corporationsrepresentative told them they were being

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BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

Aash is the best way to describethe start to the August meeting ofSeabrook Island own Council. With little warning and no protest there was order, conrmed attendance of allrepresentatives, allegiances conrmed,Freedom of Information Act disclaimersread aloud and the minutes approved. All of this was completed two minutesahead of the 2:30 p.m. scheduled starttime for uesday, August 26 2014. Mayor

errence Ahearn held that pace, divingright through his nancial report.

FinancialsMayor Ahearn summarized Seabrooks

scal condition saying, Te townsnances are solid. With one part ofnearly three hundred thousand dollarsin an operational checking account, andthe second part in the municipal courtschecking account, nearly three milliondollars in invested reserves, the foundationdoes seem to be holding. Te Mayor went on to say that despite some recent,previously documented spikes in expenses,We are currently sixty eight thousanddollars ahead of budget for this year whichis eleven thousand dollars ahead of where we were last year at this time. We hopeto add as much as two hundred thousanddollars to the emergency fund by yearsend.

Citizens Presentations, CommentsMark Gaddy, im Mobley, and Jeff

Coleman of Berkeley Electric Cooperativestepped up to the microphone as guestpresenters. Using slides that mirroredinformation available at BECSC.COM,the representatives delivered a presentation

intended to generally inform as well asaddress concerns expressed by Seabrookresidents.

Beginning in 2008, Berkeley ElectricCooperative began installing WACS(two way automated communicationsystem) electric meters. Te new meterslook the same as the old meters, but abouthalf that size. Sold primarily as a cost-saving and efficiency measure, WACSrange of benets includes allowing metersto be read without leaving the office oradding to your rate. Berkeley Electric willbe installing these automated meters overthe next two years and when complete,they would have the capacity to tie intothe smart grids of the future.

As the presentation progressed, thepoint was made that the new meters recordexactly the same type of information asbefore. One enhancement is that the data will be digital. A second enhancementis the ability to securely transmit thetotal amount of electricity used by amember back to the cooperative over thepower lines without broadcasting a radiofrequency. Tirdly, since communications with the meters does not enter the houseand without someone stopping to read themeter, customer privacy and security werealso enhanced.

Te presenters spent a good portion oftime emphasizing that there are no adversehealth exposures associated with the newmeters. Te Berkeley Electric web site statesthat they, Value members, their membersfamilies, their employees, and would notdeploy a technology that they did not feel was safe. Tey are especially comfortablesince the WACS meters do not rely on

radio frequencies (RF). Although thenew meters do emit an electromagneticeld (EMF)as all electronic devicesdothe levels are negligible (typically 0.3milligauss) at a distance of one foot awayfrom the device. Beyond this distance theEMF levels are almost undetectable. Teir web site has a long l ist of cross referencedlinks and articles that corroborate theclaim to safety including;

American Cancer Society - SmartMeters

World Health Organization:

Electromagnetic Fields and PublicHealth: Exposure to extremely lowfrequency elds

Environmental Defense Fund:Smart Grid Fact Sheet

California Council on Science andechnology

National Institute ofEnvironmental Health Sciences EMF Questions and Answers

Reports of Standing Committees,Commissions, Boards

Government RelationsMayor Ahearn reported the availability

of a grant for municipalities to help with homeless veterans without muchoptimism, since there are so few homelessvets on Seabrook.

Community Relations Councilman Romano reported

attending the Property Owners Association (POA) Planning Committeemeeting and said a draft of the 2015

Mon, Sept. 15Board of Zoning and Appeals4 5 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wed, Sept. 17Public SafetyCommittee Meeting2 4 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

EnvironmentalCommittee Meeting3 5 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Tue, Sept. 23 Ways and MeansCommittee Meeting2 4 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Town CouncilMeeting2:30 4:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Thu, Sept. 25Livability Court 9:30 10:30 a.m.Kiawah own Hall

Municipal Court 10:30 11:30 a.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wed, October 1Town PlanningCommission WorkSession2:30 4:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Thu, October 2 Arts Council Meet ing3 5 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Tue, October 7own Council

Meeting 2 4 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wed, October 8Town PlanningCommission Meeting2:30 4:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

PlanningCommission Meeting3 5 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

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BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

A n unusually large crowd and severalloud conversations lled the room just prior to the start of the earlySeptember own of Kiawah Island councilmeeting. Te Mayors gavel solicited orderat 2:02 p.m. Te remaining pleasantries ofTe Pledge, Freedom of Information Actdisclaimer, approval of minutes and rollcall concluded the start of the meetingquickly and quietly. All Council members

were present and everyone seemed eagerfor something official.

Citizen Presentations or CommentsKiawah resident Art Morgenstern

made public a complaint about the level ofcustomer service received from the town.His original request for information on

the proposed second water line to theisland had been received by the townand staff had offered to follow-up. Aftermany months of asking for updates thatnever came, Morgenstern was referredto another organization, which made abad impression worse. Art concluded hisdescription by expressing the hope thatofficial communications will be improvedin the future.

Kiawah resident, Wendy Kulick beganher comments by expressing supportfor the towns efforts to purchase theKiawah Island Utility. Using Seabrookas an example, they were able to reduceexpenses and qualify for grants that arenot available to a privately held entity,saving money for residents, Kulick said.She went on to add, and the town is notunder the same obligation to generate aprot in the same way as a private entity.Tose savings should [hint] be passedalong to residents as well. Kulick closedout the topic leaving council with twoquestions. 1. Is the status of the purchasestill a question of if or a simple matterof nuts and bolts? 2. Will the town waituntil completion of a second waterlinebefore completing the purchase?

Old Business A second reading of Ordinance

2014-09 included some changes from

the rst reading. Te ordinance providesan appeals process for constructioninspections and would stipulate thecomposition of the board reviewingthe appeal. Language correcting theambiguity in the qualications of theseventh member of this board had been.Te resulting motion was seconded andpassed without opposition.

New Business1. Resolution 2012-03 urn Te

own eal to raise awarenessabout ovarian cancer was read intothe record. Kiawah resident Dr.Sue Sommer-Kresse gave a verydignied presentation as both atwo-time ovarian cancer survivor

and also as a representative of theLowcountry Women with Wings Advisory Committee and theCenter for Women. I thoughtthat my annual exam was ascreening for ovarian cancer butthere is no test for this disease.Te symptoms are similar tomany common ailments womenand their doctors tend to dismiss.

With education and awareness we can make a difference, Dr.Sommer-Kresse said.

2. Consideration of engaging AgilityRecovery, as a business continuityand emergency recovery serviceprovider was briey debated.Several council members weighedin on the matter. Te consensus

was that paying a retainer forservices that seemed redundant

was asking too much and themeasure was dropped without avote.

3. A contract for janitorial services with Perkins Cleaning Services was renewed and included a twopercent increase.

4. After approval of Executivecommittee, a motion to approvean additional $15,000 for theservices of Public Safety Solutions

inc. (PSSi) was seconded andpassed without objection or muchin the way of explanation. PSSi

was original ly engaged to conducta review of current emergencyservices on Kiawah scheduled forcompletion by October, 2014.

Te question arose because PSSirequested 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 isconducting a similar review at the sametime. It was hoped the two studies couldgo forward without encumbering eachother or perhaps could even augment eachother, but that does not seem to be the

case.Committee reports Arts Council report Mary Johnson commented on three

upcoming and very popular Piano barevents. Tey will be held at the Sandcast leon Wednesdays starting the second weekin September. She also reiterated lastmonths report on the production anddelivery of a new and very colorful yerlisting events running from Septemberthrough May 2015. It is available at netown halls everywhere.

Planning committee reported beingcanceled again this month for lack of anagenda

Town Administrators report Screening for the invasive tallow tree is

moving forward for fall, which is the besttime to apply control measures.Still not getting remittance from

Freshelds as expected but it is a work inprogress.

Emergency preparation exercisescontinue and are going well.

For the ninth consecutive year, Kiawahhas been the smallest organization to beawarded the most coveted Certicate of

Achievement award from the GovernmentFinance Officers Association.

Mayors Report

Mayor Lipuma announced thatelection lings had, in fact, opened thatvery day at noon and will close at noonon Tursday, October 2, 2014. Filing feesfor own Council are $25 and $50 forthe Office of Mayor. Candidates for officein either capacity who wish their namesto appear the ballot, must be qualiedelectors residing within the municipalboundaries. Candidates must le aStatement of Candidacy with the ownof Kiawah Island to the own Clerk atthe own Hall. Office operating hoursare Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Interested persons may obtain additionalinformation and the necessary formsfrom the own Clerk during normalbusiness hours, or can call own Hall at843.768.9166.

Te Mayor also reminded everyonethat September was the start of the heightof hurricane season for Kiawah and urgedvigilance.

Correspondence1. Letter to Jeff Burns of CAR A

conrming budget approval.2. Letter from the Charleston Area

Visitors bureau thanking Kiawahfor helping them reach their goalof promoting the Lowcountry.

3. Letter from Government FinanceOfficers Association awarding HKenneth Gunnells Jr. its certicateof achievement.

Citizen Comments

Wendy Kulick commented on thetopic of the expanding role of PSSi, andasked why this had been moved out of thepublic eye and into executive council. She

wanted to know what had changed. Sheasked how this could be justied under thetenets of the Freedom of Information Actand thought it may be in violation sincethe towns attorney wasnt present. Shealso thought it was odd that the contractseemed to allow payment up to fty daysbefore the work was even completed and

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A Lucky Dog Favorite

Plans for Stono RiverCounty Park Unveiled

BY MARYLYN HASPELFor The Island Connection

he second of two public meetingsconducted by the CharlestonCounty Park and Recreation

Commission to present two designs forthe projected Stono River County Park

was held uesday, August 26 at St. JohnsHigh School on Johns Island.

Te proposed park would be on an85-acre site, located in West Ashleyand the Johns Island areas of the city ofCharleston. Te property, which hadoriginally been slated for development,

was donated to the commission in 2012.Both design concepts, which

incorporate feedback from the communityexpressed at the previous meeting as

well as from on-line surveys, include atrailhead for the nearby West AshleyGreenway, trails, a kayak launch similarto the one just opened at Cosgrove Park in

West Ashley, and public restrooms. Oneplan proposes overnight accommodationssuch as cabins and campsites; the other, asmall public shelter facility that could berented as a venue.

In both plans, the emphasis is onpassive recreation, usages that donot 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 StonoRiver and the John F. Limehouse Bridge,the gateway to Johns Island.

We want to be a good neighbor, Julie Hensley, the CCPRCs director ofplanning and resources management,said at the meeting. She was joined byMarie Langlois and Brian Kizer fromthe consulting rm, Stantec, as well as

Jennifer Norris of Biohabitats, a rmspecializing in conservation planning andecological restoration.

Although there is not yet funding forthe park, the commission is gatheringand reviewing input garnered from themeeting that will be distilled into a masterplan to be completed on September 22.It will be made public and posted on thecommissions website. Te commissionplans to be ready to move forward oncefunding is obtained.

Hensley notes that citizens shouldunderstand that it still may be a matterof years before the park is developed.However, we are very excited about theopportunities for trail connections offeredby this site and look forward to developingthe master plan for the property, saidHensley.

fundraising

We Lift to Supportthe Fight

C R O S S F I T J O H N S I S L A N D H O S T S

F U N D R A I S E R F O R M U S C

H O L L I N G S C A N C E R C E N T E R

BY GERRY LEFor The Island Connection

C rossFit Johns Island hosts WeLift to Support the Fight aCrossFit fundraiser for breastcancer patients on Saturday, Oct. 19 at1 p.m. Donations and 100 percent ofsponsorships will be donated to HollingsCancer Center at MUSC for patientsupport.

Te CrossFit fundraiser will be anevent for everyone! Pre-registration isrequired to participate in the workout at

$25 per person. Tere will be 150 spotsfor participants, with 6 heats, and 25people per heat. Each heat can be scaledto t the participants skill level so donthesitate to register.

Tere will be a cookout duringfor spectators and families, and foodfor participants after the workout.Tis wont be your typical CrossFitfundraiser, says Nic Porter, CrossFit

Johns Island owner. Were excited toget the community involved for a greatcause. Tis will be a fun, social approach

for both CrossFit and the Johns Islandcommunity to raise funds for breastcancer.

Registration is now open and willgo until spots are lled. Te cost is$25 per person, and includes a -shirt.Download a registration form at www.crosstjohnsisland.com or pick one upat the gym at 3609 River Road, JohnsIsland, SC. For more information aboutsponsorships, contact Nic Porter at

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Reections on Hugo, humblebeginnings of Our Lady of Mercy

C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H C E L E B R A T E S 2 5 Y E A R S

BY MARY SUE LAWRENCEFor The Island Connection

W hen a group of Sisters of Charityof Our Lady of Mercy set up asmall house on Johns Island inSeptember 1989 to provide communityoutreach services, Hurricane Hugoput their efforts into high gear almostovernight. Tey haven't slowed down inthe 25 years since.

Sister Mary Albert Greer, Sister Marie Amelia Ferillo and Sister Carol Wentworth were part of the small staff in thosefounding years, spreading hope to thepeople of the Charleston Sea Islands withfood, clothing and emergency funds. Teynamed their outreach the Christian HopeHouse, and it would grow and expand tobecome Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach as we know it today.

As the center's original plannerand director, Sister Mary Albert, nowdeceased, led the small staff of seven with her trademark calm demeanor andcreative approach. Her easy, comfortable way with people helped set the tone of theorganization from the beginning.

We're here to listen to the people andnd out their needs; with God's helpand the diverse gifts of this staff, we willrespond, she would say in her slow, exanaccent, recalls Sister Mary Joseph Ritter.

As her successor, Sister Mary Josephremembers the close-knit staff sharingboth the good and bad during weeklymeetings so they would know they weren'twalking alone.

Soon after the Sisters set up ChristianHope House, a big crane arrived andplaced containers in the backyard forfood and clothing rooms and storagespace. Sister de Neri Faase, Sister MarcellaZwingmann, Sister Eugenia DuFrehn andMs. Jakki Jefferson were also part of therst team, and they all took turns visiting

the needy on James, Johns and WadmalawIslands.

We each had a geographic area to visitand get to know people in their homes,

recalls Sister Carol Wentworth. We wereready to meet the many needs we found.When Hurricane Hugo hit a few

weeks later, our little house served as arelief center, she continues. No one was turned away because we receiveddonations from all over the country. We started a program for home repairs. We offered education programs at thelittle table in the small kitchen, offeringhope to several women. We served themigrant farmworkers in those early days,too.

Te goal, says Sister Mary Joseph, wasto help people help themselves.

Supplies owed into the Hope Houseto stock the food pantry. One day, SisterMary Albert expressed her overwhelminggratitude for the generosity of donors,handling a donation of a truckful offrozen yogurt with composure. It was areal challenge nding space for it, she saidat the time, But it quickly disappeared asthe people were grateful to receive such atreat!

Even in those early days, says SisterMary Joseph, one of the goals was toinvolve young people so they couldunderstand they had the power to helpchange things for the better. For her, aparticular young man in the after-schoolprogram stood out. He later became avolunteer tutor for other children in theprogram, graduated with honors fromhigh school, completed college and gotan excellent job, she recalls. He and hismother frequently visit to say hello andthanks!

Another favorite memory is helping a

family secure housing funds so they couldmove out of a substandard, rat-infestedtrailer and qualify for a Habitat forHumanity Home. Te family membersnow volunteer with both the Our Lady ofMercy Community Outreach and Habitatfor Humanity, working with other familiesto help them nd decent, livable housing.

What's changed the most are thefacilities, says Sister Carol. Te small houseand outdoor containers grew to become anew building on Brownswood Road. Temobile health center van led to an onsitetrailer that served as a pre-natal and dentalclinic (where many adult clients got dentalcare for the rst time in their lives), whichled to the current state-of-the-art WellnessCenter. Classrooms replaced the kitchentable, eventually expanding to a separateEducation Building made possible by adonation from a couple who volunteeredin the afterschool program.

Sister Carol recalls how the Our Ladyof Mercy Community Outreach startedthe NunBetter Roong Company, with Jakki Grimball Jefferson and a pizzadeliveryman from Alabama as its rsthelpers. Te company was part of theNAILS (Neighborly Assistance In LivingSafely) Program that helped repair morethan 300 island homes.

During those days, the organizationserved hundreds of islanders in need. Afterlearning that a young woman, her motherand brother were livingin horrible conditionsand using a ve-gallonbucket for a toilet,Our Lady of Mercyhad a septic systeminstalled and built a fullbathroom for the family.Later that same young woman enrolled in aneducation program andcompleted her GED.

It's been excitingand enriching to see themany changes over theyears, to see the childrenin the afterschool

program grow up to bene young people andadults, says Sister Carol.I recently met someoneat the DMV who toldme that Our Lady ofMercy CommunityOutreach saved herhome by helping to paythe mortgage. I've beenblessed in many ways bybeing a part of its historyfrom the beginning.

Trough all of thisgrowth and change, onething remains the same,she notes. Te staff and volunteers have for25 years served thoseliving 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'rethere not just for a job, but because theycare about their sisters and brothers, saysSister Mary Joseph. I've learned a lotfrom them.

Current Our Lady of MercyCommunity Outreach director, Jill Jackson Ledford, says the organ ization will not drif t from the mission theoriginal team put in place a quarter of acentury ago.

We will continue to improve, to

enhance what we're doing to serve morepeople more effectively. One of the ways we're doing this is to look at the bestpractices of organizations that havesuccessfully moved people out of poverty. And we will continue taking care of what's been passed down to us so we cancontinue to share the legacy. Te missionof Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach will continue to grow because it was established with God's blessings, saysSister Carol.

Jill Jackson Ledford echoes thatcondence. We strive to continue theSisters of Charity's legacy as they laid itout initially in these ministries to serve theless fortunate, she says. We will stay trueto the Sisters original purpose.

Jill Jackson Ledford and Sister Mary Joseph

Sister Carol helping to repair a roof after HurricaneHugo in 1989


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arts & events

A Trail Runner's DreamL O W C O U N T R Y T R A I L H A L F M A R A T H O N A N D 5 K S E T

F O R O C T . 11 AT M U L L E T H A L L E Q U E S T R I A N C E N T E R

rail runners, mark your calendarsand start training! After anexcellent debut last year, the

Lowcountry rail Half Marathon and 5Kreturns to scenic Mullet Hall EquestrianCenter on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Breathtaking fall foliage, moss-drapedoaks and native wildlife will offer runnersthe chance to connect with nature as theymake their way through beautiful JohnsIsland trails. Races are offered for twodistances: a half marathon and a 5K. Boththe Half Marathon and 5K events willbegin 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 PalmettoBrewery. All are included in the price ofregistration.

Want to hone your running skills onthe trails? Sign up for a new trainingprogram dubbed rail Blazers Walk/Runto a 5K! Participants in the program willdevelop their skills by running or walkingon scenic trails at either Mullet Hall on

Johns Island, or Laurel Hill Plantation inMount Pleasant. wice weekly sessionsstarting Sept. 2 will focus on mental

and physical endurance, form, agilityand cross-training. Participants will

nish up the program by running in theLowcountry rail 5K race Oct. 11! Racefees are covered in program registration.

Registration for the Half Marathonand 5K is $48 and $34 respectively.Charleston County residents can receivediscounted rates when registering inadvance. Online registration is availableat www.CharlestonCountyParks.com and

will end at 3 p.m. on Oct. 11. -shirts willbe guaranteed for runners who registerprior to Oct. 1.

Tis event is for ages 10 and up. Ages10-15 must be accompanied by an adultchaperone (registration and participationnot required for chaperone).

Mullet Hall Equestrian Center islocated at 2662 Mullet Hall Road on Johns Island, just off of River Road, andis owned and operated by the CharlestonCounty Park and Recreation Commission.

For more information on the LowcountryTrail Half Marathon and 5K, to viewrace course maps, or to register, visiwww.CharlestonCountyParks.com or call843.795.4386.

BY SARAH REYNOLDSFor The Island Connection



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evicted because they didnt do all of theimprovements they planned on doing,and that the difference between what theyhad planned to do and what was actuallydone was about $15,000.

We just dont have that money, Amysaid. We paid our rent 10 days early everymonth, but were a new business, we donthave $15,000. We said we would be happyto make those changes down the road, butI guess they were just hell bent on gettingtheir building improved.

Te Island Connections attempts toreach COC Corporation for comment

were unsuccessful.My attorney told us that if we took

them to court to ght it, it could be a oneto two year battle. But, he said, you puteverything into this business, and theyhave deep pockets. So youre going to haveto shut down, Amy said.

Te owner of the building said to usits just business. But its not just businessto us, its our dream, its our retirement.My husband has Parkinsons. Weve put$100,000 worth of improvements intothat building and its just gone. We donthave the money to ght it.

We love Seabrook and we love it here.Tis was supposed to be our home this

was supposed to be where we retired. Welove the people here. I guess it just wasntmeant to be. I dont know why, werelooking for the answers.


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update of the Strategic Plan was underreview by the Board. Te complete plan isin three sections:

0 to 2 year operational plan, 2 to 5 yearstrategic plan and 5 to 25 year long termplan. Overall the plan should providea direction on issues including; BeachManagement, Recovery after a Disaster,Climate Change, Infrastructure andBench Marking.

Community RelationsCouncilman Gregg reported that the

Clubs Long Range Planning Committeemet with the board for the August19 planning session. Tey delivered apresentation of the 2014 POA/Club joint survey summary at the Clubs openmeeting. In summary, although the clubis well supported by residents, golf hasrecently declined in popularity. Te clubhas been developing youth programsand is hosting tournaments to mitigatethis trend and so far, has largely beenunaffected.

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s / P l a n n i n gCommission

Councilman urner reported that thenal ruling designating Seabrook Islandsbeach as critical habitat for loggerheadturtles was effective as of August 1. Henoted how important it is to review ownordinances and regulations to make surethey are consistent with the ruling andare being enforced. Councilman urnerreported that the own is still attemptingand planning to engage an environmentalattorney, Ben Hagood of Moore & Van Allen to give advice on what, if any,action the own should take due to theruling. Councilman urner intends tocommunicate to residents the importanceof protecting the turtle as intended in the

owns ordinances and the urtle Patrol

regulations.Planning & DevelopmentCouncilman Ciancio reported that a

full page ad will appear in the Septemberissue of US Air Magazine highlightingSeabrook as one of very few beaches thatallow horses on the beach. Costs for the adare as previously discussed.

Approximately 400 addresses have beenharvested by the committee from the ad in

Southern Living. Leads obtained from thead will get a series of ve monthly VisitSeabrook Island emails each featuring adifferent aspect of Seabrook Island.

As part of the broader Seabrook IslandBranding effort, efforts will continue toleverage social media and travel bloggers, with the goal of getting Seabrook Islandpublished in one or more of their blogs.Improvements to the web site will alsobe part of this effort. A contract has beensigned for revision of the owns website, while the possibility of creating a portal with the Property Owners Association,Club, and other interested parties is beingconsidered.

Public SafetyCouncilman Gregg reported that the

Public Safety Committee continues to work on an outline for the emergencypreparedness section of own website.Links have been added related to emergencypreparedness so that visitors will be ableto access pertinent information. Content will continue to be added as it becomesavailable.

Ways & MeansNo ReportPlanning CommissionBill Nelson did most of the talking on

the Beach Management Plan. Membersof the commission had been forwardingedits to him for reconciliation andredistribution. After several iterations, thecommission felt a draft was ready to pass

along a shiny three ring bound draft toeach member of council for their feedback.Bill mentioned his experience as a versioncontrol specialist along with his preferencethat each council member make anychanges and route suggestions directly tohim to avoid duplication of effort. It wasdecided, however, that changes wouldbe routed to a single council member, who would in turn route them to Bil l forreconciliation. Remaining work includesa nished draft in time for both rst andsecond public readings and commentperiods, with the hope of adoption of themeasure by years end.

Board of Zoning Appeals No ReportReports of Ad Hoc Committees No report Accommodations Tax Advisory No ReportReports of Town Officers:Mayor no reportTown Administrator/Petitions Received,

Referred or Disposed ofRandy M. Pierce, own Administrator,

moved to vote on emporary Use Permit#197 to accommodate the Alan FlemingSenior ennis ournament in lateSeptember and early October 2014. Temotion to approve was made, secondedand passed without objection.

Ordinances for First Reading:Ordinance 2014-01 was presented

and is an effort to allow own Councilmore latitude in the scheduling of councilmeetings than is currently legal. Teproposed ordinance would permit councildiscretion in scheduling meetings aroundholidays, and/or based on the availabilityof a quorum, or to accommodate healthissues. Te motion was made secondedand passed without objection and theordinance was read into the record

awaiting comments.Miscellaneous BusinessConsidering using off duty police to

enforce town ordinances.Citizens CommentsSeabrook resident Kevin Dunn stated

that Bohicket and Main roads needdramatic improvement. Although he wasaware the town had no responsibilitiesin that regard, he was hoping they couldadvise him and other residents on howand with whom to register comments. Healso asked the town to bring any inuencethey might have to bear on this issue as itseemed a safety concern.

Te response was that comments onthe Betsy Kerrison should be directed toCharleston County and to the state forMain/Bohicket.

Gavin Gilcrease, a representative of theSt. Johns Fire District asked for the oor.He informed council that October 13 was the expected date of an open houseon Wadmalaw Island to celebrate theopening of a new re station there to befollowed by a short Commission meeting.In other words, public attendance wasbeing encouraged.

He went on to say the St. Johns FireDistrict was promoting a golf tournamenton Oak Point Golf Course scheduled forOctober 24, 2014. Te tournament is partof National Fallen Fire Fighters month.Proceeds will benet the programs of theNational Fallen Fire ghters Foundation. With plenty of slots still availableand donations always welcome, ChiefGilcrease encouraged everyone interestedto visit their web site http://stjfd.org/ toregister.

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 theseconcerns.

Kiawah resident Lynn Morgensternin observing that registration for the2014 town elections was open, asked ifa list of people who led for the election

would be made available and if so, in whattimeframe. Te Mayor replied saying

information would be made available as it was known but may not reect last minutelings. In other words, good luck, godspeed and remember the part about thoseling fees being non-refundable.

Council Member Comments

1. Councilmember Murphycommended Public Safety CaptainMartins deft interaction with histeam.

2. Councilmember Murphyrecommended a presentationon the qualications for anddifferences between EM s andparamedics, which he described asinsightful.

Executive Session

1. o discuss a contractual matterrelated to the acquisition of theKIU and to receive legal advice onthe same.

2. o discuss the acquisition of realproperty and to receive legal adviceabout same.

Council reconvened to report no voteshad been taken. Te Mayor then gaveledone of the shortest meetings on record toa close.

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Amenities include a swimming pool,onsite provision store, onsite massage,colorful local fruit vendors, WIFI anddaily maid service.

Find out more details at Te BarrierIslands Free Medical Clinics 8th AnnualLowcountry Wine & Beer Festival atFreshelds Village on Sunday, October12, from 3 to 6 p.m. Get your tickets atIndigo Books ($35) or on event day for$40. Sponsorships and silent auctionitems are welcomed. Contact Lori Learyat [email protected], MidgeFleming at [email protected] orBrenda Falls, BIFMC Clinical Manager,at 266.9800.


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September 12, 2014Island Connection Calendar September 2NGOING EVEN S

ndaysPS Bible Study 0 a.m. at the Sandcastle

onday Bridge GroupMonday Bridge Group needs newyers. 9 a.m. at the Lake House. Forre information, please contact Lori

uenow at 843.768.2314 or Ilse Calcagno843.768.0317.

abrook StitchersLake House, every Monday from 11

m. - 1 p.m. For more information, pleasentact Denise Doyon at [email protected].

esdaysh Jongg Practice

d, 3rd, and 4th uesday of the month,Lake HouseOsprey 2, 1 - 4 p.m.en to all new players, those returninghe game, and anyone else who wantshance to practice with others wholearning the game. If you have any

estions, please contact Helen Tompson

[email protected] it at Bohicket e family fun at Bohickett Marina, 6 to 9

m. featuring music, face painting, balloonsts and a jump castle.

dnesdaysno Bar Series (September 10 24)7 p.m. Part of the Kiawah Arts and

ltural Events. No tickets required. Atsandcastle.

FridaysPreschool ZoneFridays in April at 10:30 a.m., 351 MaybankHighway, Johns Island Regional Library.3-6 years old with adult. Call 843.559.1945for more information.

Music on the Green6-9 p.m., through August 29 at FresheldsVillage. Kiawah Island will be rocking withFresheld Villages free weekly concertson the Village Green. Tese are familyfriendly live performances. Tere will berock, blues, jazz, country, soul, disco andevery genre in between. Upcoming concertsinclude Groove rain, Shelly Waters, ChrisCosby Group, Coconut Groove Band, andRubberband. Visit www.fresheldsvillage.com for more information.

SaturdaysHomegrown Johns Island Farmers Market. EverySaturday at 3546 Maybank Highway Johns Island 9 a.m. 1 p.m. www. johnsislandfarmersmarket.com. Ti s market

strives to have everything on your shoppinglist sourced locally, as well as educate thecommunity on living sustainably. Withlocal farmers, artisans, and an array ofspecialty foods, you wont want to miss it.Featuring weekly prepared food, live music,bounce house, cornhole, and interactive artopportunities for all ages.

Charleston Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine in MarionSquare, 329 Meeting Street. A variety of

local produce, plants, herbs and cut owersas well as breakfast and lunch vendors, liveentertainment and an assortment of juriedarts and crafts from local artisans for visitorsto experience.

Summer Concert Series on the SanctuaryGrand LawnShows begin at 5 p.m. on Saturdayevenings. Te Summer Concert Seriesis Kiawah Island Golf Resorts summerlive music lineup which will be held mostSaturdays at Te Sanctuary on the beautifulGrand Lawn overlooking the AtlanticOcean. Each concert is packed with familyfriendly entertainment and beachy, summermusic. Each concert will host a differentregional band for this complimentary event.

Sundays Dock Street Teatre: You Cant ake It With You Aug 29 Sep 21. Alices family is a littleeccentricDad is making reworks in thebasement, Grandpa hasnt paid his incometaxes in years, Mom is writing plays becausea typewriter was delivered to her by mistake

and Alices 40-year-old sister has decidedto become a ballerina. When Alices WallStreet boyfriend and his straight-lacedfamily arrive for dinner on the wrongnightthe reworks begin.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Seabrook Island Garden Club9:30 a.m. Come see what we are all aboutand maybe join the most popular clubon our Island. Our gatherings are onthe second Friday of the month at ourLakehouse with coffee and conversationstarting at 9:30 a.m. No reservationsrequired and all are welcome!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Lets alk About It Fall Series10 a.m.-12 p.m. Watch part one of theMasterpiece Teatre movie Rebecca. Formore information, call 559.1945. JohnsIsland Regional Library, 3531 MaybankHwy, Johns Island.

Saturday Movie: Muppets Most Wanted2 p.m. Join us at the library for a fun day atthe movies. Rated PG; 112 min. Sponsoredby the UPS Store, 3575 Maybank Hwy,

Johns Island.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Play: Art Trough Recycling Series-Shrink Art Using Recycled Plastic (allages)5:30 p.m. Make shrink art using recycledplastic. Johns Island Regional Library,3531 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC29455. Phone : 843.559.1945

Seabrook Island Artist Guild Meeting3 p.m. Te rst meeting after the summerbreak will be all about getting to knowour members, gaining insight into whatyou would like to see and hear, solicitingconstructive feedback and responding toyour questions. o register for a workshopor get an off-island pass contact WalterCzander at 768.9086 or e-mail [email protected]

Sea Islands Book Club (adults)2 p.m. Join us to discuss Gal: a rue Storyby Ruthie Bolton. Johns Island RegionalLibrary, 3531 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.Phone: 843. 559.1945

Living With Wildlife7 p.m. Heres your chance to express yourfeelings about the wildlife on Seabrook.Te SIPOA Board is anxious to hear whateveryone thinks pros and cons. Precedingthis general discussion, there will be twopresentations by wildlife experts from theSC Department of Natural Resources(SCDNR): the natural history of white-tailed deer; and safety issues with wildlife.Finally, there will be a brief presentation ofthe results from the Deer Survey and thenthe open discussion.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Rock and Rondo Redux at theCharleston Library Society

ickets are $20 for CharlestonLibrary Society members and $30 fornonmembers. 1.800.838.3006 or www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org.

Opera Lite Series at the Lake House3:30 5 p.m. Another season of Opera Litebegins at Te Lake House on Tursday,September 18 and continues on successiveTursday afternoons for 10 weeks. Visit

the Lake House Spotlight via the sipoa.org website for the Opera schedule. Formore information, contact John Benzel at843.768.1174 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

7th Annual Autumn on the Ashley September 19 21, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Morethan 50 vendors are expected to exhibit wood cravings, paintings, te xtiles, pottery, jewelry, culinary oil s and photographs at theMagnolia Plantation annual event.

Euphoria at the Kiawah Island GolfResort 6 10:30 p.m. Featu ring domestic andinternational wines, celebrity chefs, mastersommeliers, and national recording artists,this Greenville, SC, festival has become anannual treat. Tis year, look for Kiawahsown Chef Ryley McGillis of Jasmine Porchand Chef Jonathan Banta of Atlantic Roomat the Friday night event aste of the South,a VIP opportunity to experience offeringsfrom some of Charleston and Ashevilles topchefs! For more information visit http:// www.euphoriagreenville.com

Endless Summer Weekend at Freshelds VillageFriday 4 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. 6p.m., and Sunday 1 6 p.m.Its always hard to say goodbye to summer,so help us send it off in style during ourEndless Summer Weekend! We will kickoff the weekend with an Art Walk onFriday. Residents and visitors are invited toview works from local and visiting artists inparticipating stores. See story on page 16.

Le Cabaret de la Symphonie6 10 p.m. An unforgettable evening ofentertainment. Te cabaret includes musicalstylings from Nicci Canada on vocals,Charlton Singleton on trumpet, CSOBrass Quintet, Seth Gillard on violin, andGerald Gregory on piano. Presented by theCharleston Symphony Orchestra, at thehistoric rice mill on the Ashley River. Call843.571.2164 for more de tails.


Sea Island Cars and Coffee at Freshelds Village8 10 a.m. A new monthly event for

all lovers of great cars, we welcome allinteresting cars, antiques, classics, musclecars, modied cars and unique modern cars.Tis is a great way to celebrate the beautyof cools cars and to meet their interestingowners.

3rd Annual Islander Golf Outing1 p.m. at Oak Point Golf C lub for the 3rd Annual Islander Golf Outing. T is is the St Johns High School athletics depar tmentsmajor fundraiser. Sponsorships and sign upscall 843.559.6226. Registration is $90 pergolfer.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Carolina Green Fair12 5 p.m. Te Ca rolina Green Fair worksto create excitement and enthusiasm forgreen practices, products, services, andtechnologies. Chef Jonathan Williamsfrom omasso and Chef Jason Cote fromCherrywood BBQ & Ale House will befeatured at the mini Dirt Fair, spotlightingLowcountry food with Cooking Demospresenting our local agriculture. Forinformation regarding the event, check outcarolinagreenfair.com/charleston.

5th annual open arts expo12 4 p.m. Te OPEN Arts E xpo celebratesthe Lowcountry arts community with liveperformances and arts activities all daylong. With more than 45 arts organizationsand creative businesses present, there issomething for everyone! Te expo will takeplace in the Cistern Yard at the College ofCharleston.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Play: Art Trough Recycling Series-Making Homemade Paper5:30 p. m. Make homemade paper out ofrecycled materials. Johns Island RegionalLibrary, 3531 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.

Business on the Ocean Course10 a.m. A Chamber event you will not wantto miss, this event is a sell-out, so registeryour team today. Here is your opportunityto play the #4 Public Golf Course inthe U.S. and ranked 25th amongst the100 Greatest U.S. Golf Courses GolfDigest. Te Ocean Course at KiawahIsland Golf Resort, One Sanctuary

Beach Dr. $1250 hole sponsorship &team of four players. For additionalinformation contact Abigail Showalter [email protected] or visitcharlestonchamber.net.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Round able Discussion withCouncilwoman Johnson12:30 p.m. Councilwoman Anna Johnsonof Charleston County District 8 wantsto discuss your concerns and issues. Eachmonth a different speaker will be invitedto address topics of interest expressed byyou. Johns Island Regional Library, 3531

Maybank Hwy.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Plein aire workshop9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. hosted by theSeabrook Island Artist Guild.


Lets alk About It Fall Series10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Watch part two of Rebfollowed by a lecture and discussion Dr. Celeste McMaster from CharlestoSouthern University. Call 559.1945.

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Alan Flemingcontinues from cover

hosts a Doubles Round Robin and ProDoubles Exhibition. Tere will be a justfor fun amateur exhibition featuring localamateurs start ing at 3 p.m. and continuinguntil 4:30 p.m. Te amateur exhibition

is open to all skill levels. Following theamateur exhibition, there will be a ProDoubles Exhibition on Center Courtstarting at 4:30 p.m. Te mixer will bemore of a round robin format and involve

many courts at once hoping to serve as atennis social preceding the match.

Everyones invited to come out and watch the exhibition and support theBridges organization of Charleston. Inaddition, an site during the Alan Fleming

ennis tournament there will be a Wheelof Fortune offering every attendee theopportunity to win some great prizes allto the benet of Bridges.

Flemings HistoryTe tournament was originallyestablished in 1981 under the leadershipof Seabrook resident Alan Fleming. Beforemoving to Seabrook, Alan had been anationally ranked tennis player whoseresume included matches played at ForestHills, the precursor to the US Open. Alan

was a NJ State champion and a NationalFather-Son champion with son Peter.

Alan was often ranked #1 in his age groupin both New Jersey and South Carolina.

Te tournament, originally calledthe Seabrook Island Senior ennis

ournament, ran continuously untilHurricane Hugo forced a two year hiatusin 1989. After Alans death in 1997, thetournament was renamed in his honor.His son, Peter, went on to become atennis professional and in the early 80s

was the Seabrook Island Clubs touringpro. But it was with his doubles partner,

John McEnroe, that Peter made tennishistory. ogether, Peter Fleming and

John McEnroe won over 50 doubles titlesincluding four at Wimbledon and three atthe U.S. Open.

Over the years, participation in thetournament has grown to over 250 playersfrom all over the Southeast and beyond.In 2007, the tournament received itscurrent designation as a South CarolinaLevel 1 State Championship event and aSouthern section 200 point tournament,one of only four events at this prestigiouslevel in a nine state region.

Te continued growth and success ofthe Alan Fleming ennis ournamentprompted members to expand their goalsfor the tournament to also include afundraising opportunity to benet Bridges(formerly Te Hospice of Charleston

Foundation); an organization dedicatedto supporting people facing end-of-liferealities as well as expanding access tohospice services in Berkeley, Charleston,and Dorchester counties.

Since 2001, the tournament hasraised over $360,000 for Bridges andits preceding Foundation. Te 2013tournament raised $52,000 to support

the invaluable work of those angels whoprovide compassionate end-of-life careto families throughout the Lowcountry.Tese contributions have helped Bridgesexpand its reach and help more people.

Founded in 1980, Hospice ofCharleston was the areas rst hospice.During the ensuing 25 years, it providedhospice and palliative care to thousandsof community residents. In 2006, itdeveloped the inpatient hospice facility inMt. Pleasant. Tere is a room dedicatedto the Seabrook ennis Community at theHospice Center as thanks for more than10 years of support. Bridges still owns thisfacility, which remains the only stand-alone inpatient facility in the region.

Whether youre a ennis player, a

Golfer, a spectator or just a caring memberof the Kiawah Seabrook communities,get out and participate in the manyopportunities associated with the AlanFleming ennis ournament.

Fleming Events September 14: Coastal Kitchen our of Seabrook Island, 2 to 4 p.m. rain or

shine. Seven kitchens will be featured consisting of a condo, remodels and brandnew waterfront homes, each with their unique dcor. At each kitchen, attendees

will be treated to designer produced table vignettes. Refreshments will beoffered. ickets available the day of the tour for $40, contact Michelle [email protected] for tickets. Check-in and ticket pick-up willbe at the Seabrook Island Real Estate office the day of the tour.

September 15: Registration deadline for Alan Fleming ennis tournament. ennisplayers have until midnight to go online at www.usta.com under tournament ID#

700025814 and register individually for the specic event. September 18: Seabrook Island ennis Club hosts a Doubles Round Robinand Pro Doubles Exhibition. Tere will be a just for fun amateur exhibitionfeaturing local amateurs starting at 3 p.m. and continuing until 4:30 p.m. Teamateur 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. Temixer will be more of a round robin format and involve many courts at oncehoping 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 secureyour place in Te Fleming Golf ournament to be held on October 2 at 1 p.m.

October 2: Te Fleming Golf ournament starts at 1 p.m. on SeabrooksCrooked Oaks. ennis players, their guests, spectators and all interested golfersare welcome to sign up for Fleming Golf. Te event will be conducted in thepopular 4 Player Captains Choice format. Fleming Golf is followed by aCocktail Party in the Atlantic Room at 6:30 p.m. Troughout the day, there

will be opportunities to buy Raffle tickets and Grab Bags all for a chance atspectacular prizes and even a few surprises.

All events benet Te Bridges organization of Charleston.


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Date High Tide Low Tide

Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NO included in the predictions.idal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be

very different. ide predictions are PREDIC IONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

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Sep 18Sep 19Sep 20Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25

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11:25am/11:52pm12:18pm12:43am/1:12pm1:37am/2:07pm2:32am/3:03pm3:28am/3:58pm

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arts & events

Carolina Green Fair Returns toJames Island County Park

BY SARAH REYNOLDSFor The Island Connection

o promote sustainabilitythroughout the Lowcountry, theCarolina Green Fair is partnering

once again with Charleston County Parkand Recreation Commission to hold its7th annual festival. Over the years, theCarolina Green Fair has joined CCPRCto divert waste at county park events.Tis year, the Carolina Green Fair bringstheir popular festival back to James IslandCounty Park on Sunday, Sept. 21 fromnoon 5 p.m.

Tis years Carolina Green Faircontinues its mission to educate andencourage South Carolina residents touse environmentally friendly products,services and technologies. As a presentingfestival sponsor, Charleston CountysEnvironmental Management Department

will highlight the Countys greeninitiatives like recycling and composting,and also educate residents on the manyofferings available to make their homesand businesses more eco-friendly.

Charleston County, a leader in solid waste management in the Southeast, isproud to sponsor the Carolina Green Fairand support a local event that has madeenormous strides to becoming waste-free, setting a standard for other eventsto follow, County Council MemberColleen Condon said. Te Green Fairaffords an opportunity for citizens tolearn the importance of waste reductionand to recognize that recyclable items areresources that contribute to a sustainablefuture.

Tis year, the Carolina Green Fair isproud to introduce a new project that isinspiring local youth to action. Sponsoredby the Bosch Community Grant, the

Green Fair Community StewardshipProject engages students to come up with new stewardship ideas to benet thecommunity. Project funding is providedto various Dorchester and CharlestonCounty schools. Stop by the festivalsproject showcase to see some powerfulyoung minds in action.

Carolina Green Fair attendees can alsotake advantage of hands-on attractionsat James Island County Park like theClimbing Wall, slacklining, and mountainbiking, making this years fair fun for a

wide variety of interests. Te event will alsoinclude a KidZone with Charleston FunFactory and an Eco-Carnival featuringactivities and games from local non-protorganizations to entertain the little ones.Families can explore wildlife exhibits onsite from Te Center for Birds of Prey. TeCharleston Animal Society will bring outsome wonderful animals that are up foradoption, while sharing their mission of

becoming a no-kill shelter by 2015. Additionally, the Carolina Green Fair

will offer opportunities to shop and stockup on environmentally-friendly projects,or to exchange old clothes for new onesat the popular Re- rends ClothingSwap. Festival-goers can watch foodand cooking demonstrations by localchefs from many favorite Lowcountryrestaurants. Refreshments from SouthernEagle and Bota Box Wine will also be onhand. Ten, stop by the festival Health& Wellness area for demos and sessionsshowcasing preventative wellness andoutdoor tness. Tere will also be dozensof exhibitors, artisans and vendors at thefestival.

Crews Subaru of Charleston, theevents official auto sponsor, will be onsite featuring cars for the earth-consciousadventurer. On hand to make sure nothinggoes to waste will be Eco-Productsand Food Waste Disposal, who willprovide compostable paper productsand sort waste for delivery to CharlestonCountys Bees Ferry Compost Facility.On average, the fair diverts an incredible97 percent of its waste from landlls andhas set the standard for other large-scaleevents working toward green initiatives,including the parks Lowcountry CajunFestival, which diverted more than 90percent of its waste in 2013.

Admission is free to the Carolina GreenFair, just pay the $1 gate fee at James

Island County Park to experience all theevent has to offer. For more information,visit www.carolinagreenfair.com or www.CharlestonCountyParks.com.


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16 September 12, 2014arts & Events arts & events

Celebrate an endlesssummer weekend at

Freshelds VillageBY KERRY WELCH

For The Island Connection

N o one likes to say goodbye tosummer, so help us send it off instyle September 19 through 21at Freshelds Villages Endless Summer

Weekend.Te weekend will kick off with an Art

Walk on Friday, September 19 f rom 4 to7 p.m. Residents and visitors are invitedto participating stores to view worksfrom local and visiting artists. Te eventis free and participating stores will offercomplimentary beverages and snacks.

Participating stores are: AubergineHome Collection, Beachwalker Rentals,Carolina Clay Gallery, Derma Medical

Aesthetics, J. McLaughlin, KiawahSpirits & Kiawah Wines, Papaya Island,Photographics Art Gallery, Te OldRangoon, Te Resort Shop and Te Spot.

On Saturday, 10 a.m. 6 p.m., andSunday 1 p.m. 6 p.m., visit the SidewalkSale featuring great specials on summermerchandise from various shops. Enjoydiscounts from 20 percent up to 60percent off specialty items, wine tastings,and trunk shows in participating stores. Agreat chance to get great deals on appareland select products. Plus, fashionistas canview the latest fall styles as they hit thestores.

Plight of the Honey Bee

STAFF REPORTFor The Island Connection

D ebbie Fisher, one of the foundersof the Charleston Area Beekeepers Association, will share some ofher experiences getting to know bees andbeekeeping at the next Seabrook IslandNatural History Group evening program.

Te program takes place Oct. 9 at 7p.m. at the Lake House.

Te CABA was formed in 2010 withthe mission to promote, educate, andsupport responsible beekeeping practicesthat benet honeybees, all aspects ofbeekeepers, the citizens of our community,and the environment of coastal SouthCarolina.

Learn more about the honey bees

current challenges and impact on ourlocal environment a the talk. All SeabrookIsland residents and guests are welcome.Tere is a $5 donation for non SINHGmembers. Information about futureprograms can be found at the SINHG

web site, sinhg.org.

S E A B R O O K I S L A N D

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September 12, 2014 17seasons of the south

Wine Pairings

Te Folie a Deux 2012 Russian River Valley Chardonnay with its beautifulbuttery qualities will complement the duck bacon and balance the sharpness ofthe tomatoes in this dish.

A twist on the classic BLTBY MARILYN MARKEL

For The Island Connection

If you havent had that perfect summertime tomato sandwich yet, yourerunning out of time. Te season is almost over but nows your chance to put anew take on the greatest and most favorite tomato sandwich of all.Ingredients8 thick slices bread, toasted 1/2 lb. duck bacon 2 cups arugula 1/4 cup mayonnaise Fried red tomatoes, recipe followsFried Red Tomatoes1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup our1 heaping teaspoon garlic powderPinch cayenne1 cup buttermilkKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, ends removed1/2 cup canola oil Directions1. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, our, garlic powder, and cayenne

together. Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl and season with salt andpepper. Dip tomatoes in the buttermilk and then coat both sides well inthe cornmeal mixture.

2. Place a large skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil. When the oilis 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 papertowels.

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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September 12, 2014 19on the water

Mullet in full swing, bullredsh beginning to appear

BY GEOFF BENNETTFor The Island Connection

he perfect storm that makesshing so great in the fall is aboutto begin. Te combination of

lower water temperatures, tons of baitand fewer shermen on the water makesfor fantastic conditions. Te fact thatcooler days will make shing much morepleasant doesn't hurt either.

We of ten mention popping corks inour reports. Why? Because they workso well! Redsh, trout and ounder willall attack bait thats suspended in the water column ready to be swallowed. I llattach a 18 to 24 leader from the corkto a size 1 circle hook. When shing apopping cork, its very important to keepthe slack out of your line so you can setthe hook quickly when the cork drops. Ikeep my rod tip pointed at the cork and just reel when it drops. Youll nd yourhookup rate improves when compared tokeeping your rod tip high and trying toset the hook by jerking back on the rod.

It will soon be time to bid farewell tothe summer seasonal species who willlikely be gone by the end of the month.Meanwhile, sharks are still providingplenty of entertainment. When shingin deeper waters, it is important to use

enough weight to keep your bait pinnedto the bottom. Baits that are surng in thecurrent usually wont get hit. Instead of

using one large 4 or 6oz. weight, Ill stack1 or 2oz. weights on my line to get thedesired effect. It makes casting easier and

provides more exibility.One of the benets of shing for

sharks these days is youll occasionallyhook into the bull redsh that arebeginning to appear. With the mulletrun in full swing, these beasts will maketheir way inshore. Cracked blue crab andfresh cut mullet make great baits. Youllnd these sh on drop offs and ledgesin the harbor and inlets. Fishing can beslower than with corks but with redshmeasuring into the upper 30 class its well worth your t ime.

ailing redsh are associated mostly with summer months but the actioncertainly continues for the monthof September. Little can make a ysherman happier than seeing redshtails apping away as they root around forfood. Spoon ies have been particularlyeffective and weve been using Dupresspoon y quite often. When casting toredsh, remember to lead the sh byseveral feet, hitting them square on thehead will cause them to spook and raceaway.

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20 September 12, 2014volunteer spotlight

Just do it!V O L U N T E E R S P O T L I G H T : B A R R Y A B R A M S

INTERVIEW BY MARIA GUROVICHFor The Island Connection

Barry Abrams grew up in Chicago, where he earned an engineeringdegree from the University ofIllinois. Immediately after graduation,he married Kathy, his wife of more thanforty-six years, and they moved to New Jersey. He worked for Bell Labs andearned a Master of Science in AppliedMathematics degree, while Kathy was a junior high school teacher.

Barry and Kathy have two children who each gave them two grandchi ldren.

Tey spent most of their work yearsin New Jersey and New York and further went on to earn law degrees, with whichthey practiced corporate law as theirsecond careers. Upon retiring, Barryand Kathy moved to Kiawah Island in2002 and now divide their time betweenKiawah and New York City.

Concerning volunteering, Barry says,Ive been involved in service organizationssince college graduation. I began withcoaching a youth basketball league andlater moved to board work for a number

of nonprots like Red Cross and VisitingNurse Association.

Now that Im retired, I also help localfolks prepare their tax forms under theauspices of AARP. As far as Our Ladyof Mercy Community Outreach, I was

inspired by my wife Kathy, who originallybecame involved in fundraising; a closefriend, Kitty, who volunteers; and Rich, who is an English as a Second Languagetutor. Tis volunteer work, along withbeing a proud grandfather, is my newcareer.

Currently, he is an ESL tutor forOLMCO students and has served as asubstitute tutor for GED class. Barrybelieves that the clients are the best reasonsto volunteer with the Outreach.

My grandparents were immigrants,and our clients today have the sameaspirations as they did and work equallyas hard. Tey deserve nothing less than

seamless integration into American societyfor themselves and their descendants.

Being treated with the same respectthat is afforded others in our communityis what Barry thinks contributes to apositive change in peoples lives.

It would be presumptuous to suggestthat on the strength of one term of tutoringthat I impacted others lives, but I hopethat all the little light bulbs I helped toturn on over time make a difference.

Barrys advice from his experiences tothose 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 highlightingmembers of the community who give their time to help others. If you know of a volunteer whodeserves the spotlight email [email protected].

Volunteer Opportunities Sought Te Activities Committee of Seabrook Island Property Owners Association iscompiling a list of volunteer opportunities for Seabrookers in an attempt to encourageand facilitate volunteerism on the island. Te information will be published throughvarious media on the island, as well as used to solicit participation in the annualVolunteer Fair. Please submit appropriate items to Jerry Cohen ([email protected]) or Bruce Kleinman ([email protected]). Include the name of theorganization, contact information (web site, email, phone), and if possible, the nameof a Seabrooker who can be contacted by potential volunteers for further information.


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September 12, 2014 22arts & events

Celebrate our vibrant artscommunity at OPEN Arts Expo

K I C K - O F F T O T H E F A L L A R T S S E A S O N I S S E P T E M B E R 2 1

BY LILY HUNTFor The Island Connection

he 5th Annual OPEN Arts Expois a great way to explore what theCharleston art organizations have

in store for the upcoming fall season.Presented by the Charleston Regional Alliance for the Arts in partnership withthe College of Charleston School of the Arts, this free event is taking place onSunday, September 21, 2014, from noonto 4 p.m. in the Cistern Yard located onthe College of Charleston campus.

Te OPEN Arts Expo is a celebrationof local arts and culture. Featuring over50 local art organizations, OPEN presentsa variety of artistic opportunities in music,dance, theatre, and the visual and literaryarts. Attendees will enjoy live music,performances, arts activities, visual arts,and more.

Local musicians Chelsea Summers,Luke Cunningham and David Higgins will ll the Cistern Yard with music. OPEN will also feature special performancesfrom the Smalls Institute HandbellGroup, the Charleston Academy of Music

Guitar Orchestra, DanceFX and WOSEof Charleston, the Backporch Storytellers,Summerville Civic Ballet, PalmettoOasis Dance roupe, and Annex DanceCompany.

Explore the Smalls Music Lab MobileClassroom, the Carolina Studios MobileStudio, the Bottles N Brushes Brush Bus,and the many other interactive booths andactivities in the Cistern.

OPEN is a family-friendly event withplenty of fun activities for children ofall ages. Attendees will also have theopportunity to purchase discountedtickets to upcoming performances, classregistrations and merchandise.

For more information about the event, call843.577.5288 or visit www.artscharleston.org or email [email protected] is free to the public. Te CisternYard on the College of Charleston campuis located at St. Philip Street in downtownCharleston, SC.


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