The Island Connection - September 25 2015

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he 2015 Kiawah Island riathlon was held Sunday, Sept.

20. Over 400 athletes participated in the .7 mile oceanswim, 25.1 mile bike, and 6.1 mile run. Patrick Armeen

Charlotte, NC was the winner with a time of 2:03:23. Tefemale finisher was Charleston area local Christa Irwin of

mmerville, SC, finishing with a time of 2:11:44.ri-Kiawah is a USA sanctioned intermediate distancempetition and is the only intermediate distance triathlon in

Charleston area to feature an ocean swim. Te competitionked off with the .7-mile point-to-point swim in the vast,

beautiful and calm Atlantic waters off Kiawah’s stunning

coastline. Te bike and run portions of the race took athletesalong the entire length of the island, through maritime forest,open salt marsh habitat and the well-shaded neighborhoodsand onto Kiawah’s front beach. All in all an ideal way to takein Kiawah's beauty!

Te 2016 triathalon is scheduled for Sunday, September18, 2016, register here - secure.marathonguide.com/register/ kiawahislandtriathlon.

PHOTOS COURTESY JANA CHANTHABANE/KIAWAH ISLAND RESORT

Left, winner of the 2015 Kiawah Island triathlon, Patrick Armeen of Charlot te,

NC crosses the nish line. Right, female rst place nisher, Christa Irwin of

Summerville, SC crosses the nish line.

Farm stand

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S A Y S R O S E B A N K

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W O N ' T R E T U R N

N E X T S E A S O N

BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

“Location, location, location,”echoes Sidi Limehouse for thebenefit of any who doubt his

business acumen. “Te new location wasthe best we could get but it isn’t goodenough,” he says, lamenting a dramatic 33percent drop in business at his Rosebankfarm stand. Apparently, the shady spot(near the Church of Our Savior on theBetsy Kerrison) is like Hollywood’s fabledIsla de Muerta and can only be found

by those who already know where it is.One of the biggest draws for Rosebank isbeing noticed by v isitors who, “care about

what they eat, want the best, and used tocome to us but, that isn’t happening now”Limehouse said. Although it may notseem possible, the news gets worse.

“I’m not going to do the farm standnext year,” Limehouse said in a quietlyresigned tone completely at odds with thebombshell announcement. He laughedgood naturedly when asked if there wasany talking him out of the decision.Limehouse went on to outline his plan totake another run at the own of KiawahIsland but this time, on behalf of another

local family.“Te Freemans are honest, hardworking

people. Maybe [OKI] will let them usethe old location [4475 Betsy Kerrison,now the site of a proposed 14,000 sq. ft.municipal complex]. We’ll help get themstarted. Louise knows everything about

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Arts & CulturalEvents CouncilKiawah own Hall3 - 5 p.m.

Tues, Oct. 6

Town Council MeetingKiawah own Hall2 - 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 7

Planning CommissionMeetingKiawah own Hall3 - 5 p.m.

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TOKI council debates $10 millionbudget for new municipal complexT O K I T O W N C O U N C I L R E P O R T, S E P T E M B E R , 2 0 1 5

BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

K iawah’s town council waited forthe last few stragglers to enterchambers before beginning their

September 1, 2015 meeting, just a fewminutes later than scheduled. Roll callconfirmed visible council members wereactually there, followed by the pledge.Extra time was needed to approve twosets of minutes. Both required a bit ofmassaging to better represent the lasttwo own of Kiawah Island councilmeetings. Although it is always present,the prominence of item “III” on theagenda, the Freedom of Information Act

disclaimer, held particular significancethis month, given the opening topic ofcitizen’s comments.

Retired Presiding Municipal JudgeDennis McGill, currently litigatinga complaint against OKI allegingnumerous FOIA violations, had newquestions on the subject. Citing OKIMunicipal code section 30-4-40 (a)(30) and recent executive sessions heldto replace OKI staff, McGill insistedall materials on the final, short list ofcandidates be made available to the public.Tis should include being allowed to

witness the interview and selection process,he concluded. Te mayor responded saying

council wasn’t in agreement on the finalcandidates, to explain why informationhad not been posted. McGill asked ifan executive session scheduled the sameday would produce the materials, he wasreferred to OKI’s attorney for an answer.

Te town’s legal advisor opened witha lecture on FOIA and said he was ofthe opinion providing public documents

was only required after a request. “Wehave a process,” said the town’s attorney.Suspecting verbal questions asked incouncil chambers and emails used in the

past would not be honored, McGill askedif requests could be hand written, so hedid, had it signed by other attendees andturned it into the clerk.

According to the results of the publicportion of the executive session, thetown has entered into negotiations withStephanie illerson for the position ofown Administrator.

Ms. illerson’s has a BS & MS fromMichigan State University, as well asa MPA from USC. She has been theManager of the City of Woodruff, S.C.since 2011. Woodruff is the third largest

municipality in Spartanburg County witha population of 4,000 and a budget of$2.2 million. Presently, she supervises 45employees. Complete details are availablefrom OKI by written request, which canbe hand written.

St John’s Fire District’s Chief Walz wasnext with a presentation. She informedeveryone that representatives of SJFD

would be accepting appointments toinspect area homes for fire risks. Te visits

would include replacing smoke detectors“even if they are wired into the house,”said the chief. She also introduced theidea of “Smart911.”

“Smart911 is a service that allows

residents to create a free Safety Profilefor their household that includes anyinformation they want 9-1-1 and firstresponders to have in the event of anemergency,” said Chief Walz. Someexamples of information of value todispatchers and 9-1-1 responders include;

1. Medical Conditions2. Senior and Elderly Care3. General Emergencies4. Physical Disabilities5. Pets and Service Animals

Old BusinessOld business consisted solely of a

discussion of the proposed municipalcomplex. Deliberations during the monthof August had produced six pages ofcolorful design and schematic drawingson glossy 11x17 paper with enough copiesfor everyone. Private offices, dividablecouncil chambers capable of holdingover 190 people with a raised dias forcouncil members and fanciful press areain the back of the room were amongthe highlights of the discussion. Tecelebration of progress and question to

approve costs associated with continuingthe effort screeched abruptly to a halt,however. Councilmember Weaver asked ifOKI really wanted to spend $10 millionfor the “expandable” building on top ofthe $2 million already spent on the lot.Council had never voted on a price and

what was once a budgetary “placeholder”had morphed into a minimum.

No one was sleeping during thismeeting, but attention quickly sharpened,backs straightened and heads turned.Councilmember Labriola was first tospeak after the eternal second followingthe question. He seemed shocked and

walked through a sample of previous,

unanimously approved decisions whichhad led to this point. Acknowledging thethreat of self-perpetuating bureaucraticmomentum, he concluded with a shrugthe lot was paid for and would still beavailable to future councils.

One facet of open government isthe well spent time it takes for publicdiscourse. Te resulting debate includedcouncilmember Johnson saying it was their(OKI town council) own requirementsthat had produced the plan available inthe back of the room. Te mayor said he


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d prefer either a $10 million buildingsimply stay in the present location

than attempting to make cutsg for marginal savings. He reviewedan to pay $4 million and finance the$6 million and mentioned differentto offset costs, including his hope tohe existing building to the Kiawah

Community Association forximately $2.5million “I’m not goingt give it away,” he added.

t as Weaver was saying he didn’tto be the fly in the ointment,ilmember Wilson chimed in.n, who has been acting as financer in the absence of a town treasurer,e had been looking into the details

a budgetary perspective. He expresseddence in his ability to find the bestHowever, the “vig” on $6 million isghing matter, and how much wouldeded is hard to determine prior toly pulling the trigger. Nonetheless,

usiness concluded with a unanimousapproving the much smaller

000 required to complete the designhe schematic renderings, and these to revisit the larger issue during

month’s town council meeting.w Business

w Business had plenty of itemsing attention. However, Kiawahnt Arie Dezanger was moved to thef the list because most agreed heged there, but also due to the previous,hy debate. Arie retired to Kiawaha career as a renowned ime/Lifegrapher. Involved in every charityroup imaginable, he also became ar member of the Arts Council, theresponsible for bringing all manner

ntertainment straight to Kiawah’sporch for eleven years. Arie was inbers intending to retire from the Artscil, too, but the errant escape attemptoiled. Te commemorative plaque

was impressive, hugs and handshakes allaround as everyone seemed anxious toshow genuine gratitude for his massivecontribution. However, he was also“awarded” lifetime membership on theprestigious committee making it soundlike he wasn’t retiring at all.

Charleston Area Regionalransportation Authority was nextand presented its budget, as required.

Although their 5 million trips last year did

not directly benefit Kiawah, they hope toin the future and are required to presenttheir budget to area municipalities. Sothey did to a unanimous vote of approvalfrom OKI town council.

Rusty Lameo made not one but twopresentations. Te first item was the fiveyear renewal of a contract with Phillipsand Jordan to the remove debris in theevent of a natural disaster. Tere was noprice increase associated with the newcontract, it is the same company KICAuses, and comes with the possibility of upto two, one year extensions. Te measurepassed unanimously.

Te second item was the purchase of

a new truck for OKI. wo quotes hadbeen received and the lessor of the twooptions still included such things asback up cameras. Asked why oyota wasthe only brand pursued, Lameo citedease of maintenance. Te request passedunanimously.

A new audit committee is beingconsidered. Rules, charters and members

will be established with an eye to oversight.Unanimous approval to proceed was given.

Councilmember Wilson reportedrequests were in the works to avoid closing ofRiver Road next summer. Long postponedreplacement of the bridge at Burdens Creek(as previously reported) is scheduled after

school is out for the summer next year,2016. In a presentation to Seabrook town

council earlier last spring, representativesof the South Carolina Department ofransportation explained delays in repairs

were the result of the historical significanceand environmental sensitivity of the area as

well as timing, being so vital a thoroughfare.SCDO vowed to be as expeditious aspossible and help with detours, but insistedbecause of safety issues, replacement simplycould not wait.

Wilson went on to describe current

negotiations with Wells Fargo. Not onlyare rates to finance the new municipalcomplex being explored but also bettersecurity for town credit cards. A machinemay be located at town hall to streamlinebill payments and resulting charges

will go straight to accounting. Wilsonconcluded his report by saying the newpayroll system, originally scheduled forimplementation in October, should be inplace by November.

Councilmember Johnson reportedthe new schedule for upcoming ArtsCouncil events was available. Johnson hadnothing to report for the EnvironmentalCommittee except to say the possibility of

bringing speakers in for presentations tothe committee was being explored.Tere were quite a few items in the

mayor’s report this month.1. Debris resulting from the beach

re-nourishment project at the westend of Kiawah/east end of Seabrookhad become an issue. Over 100

wax myrtles had washed up anda call was made for help with theclean-up. One hundred volunteersfrom the Seabrook Island PropertyOwners Association respondedand addressed the issue.

2. Construction on a second waterline being promoted by theKiawah Island Utility as a solutionto water supply concerns forOcean Park should begin by year’send at a cost of $8,500,000.

3. Te sewer system has been extendedon Eugenia Ave. Presently thereare seven homes not tied into thesewer system and grace periodshave expired. Te town’s attorney

announced his plan to send a letterrequiring all residents to tie in tothe extended line.

Citizen's Comments

Kiawah resident Marilyn Larach wasanxious to contribute during the secondround of citizens comments. She spokedirectly to councilmember Johnson’sstatement that requirements are what hadproduced the $10 million budget for anew municipal complex.

“For all but the (extremely) wealthy,you start with a budget, not the other wayaround,” Larach said.

Dennis McGill agreed with Larach wholeheartedly but thanked council for

publicly raising the question of whetherthe town real ly wants to spend $10 millionon a new building. McGill felt the showof transparency displayed by the ensuingdebate was refreshing. He concluded hisremarks by quoting from a recent Postand Courier article, promoting the notionthe Freedom of Information Act was notto be used as shield for municipal secrecy.

Te executive session followed theregular council meeting. Council returned

with the usual disclaimer and the meeting was adjourned.


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opinion

Flooding spurs action onroads safety and access

BY GLENDA L MILLEROp-Ed For The Island Connection

ooding that caused the closing of Main Road for

hree days earlier this month resulted in CountyCouncil Chairman Elliott Summey leading thee for immediate improvements to the troubledHighway 17 (Savannah Highway) and Main Roadection.mmey introduced a proposal to County Council’sce Committee on Tursday, Sept. 10, to reallocateounty’s $1.5 million from the currently proposedrstreet” project “to further assess a grade-separatedhange and address drainage at the intersection of7 at Main Road,” however the Committee voted tothe proposal.hough the tabled proposal was not on the agendae regular meeting of County Council on uesday,15, many Johns Island residents came to thankman Summey for his efforts on their behalf and

in favor his proposal.ousands of Charleston commuters were impactede closure of Main Road demonstrating the need fordiate relief and resolutions that can significantlyve safety.e construction of a flyover (grade-separatedhange) and adequate drainage at the intersection of7 at Main Road will facilitate these goals. rafficighway 17, including the increasing truck trafficng north, would be able to move freely throughtersection while Main Road motorists will use anass across Highway 17.iginally, a “superstreet” design was funded for this

intersection because it was the least expensive option, estimatedat $3.5 million. Tis design is an at-grade intersection thatremoves the traffic lights and causes motorists to make a seriesof U-turns in order to increase safety.

Te flyover, on the other hand, is estimated to cost $30million according to a May 14, 2013, DO publication,but it would exponentially improve safety and trafficcongestion, while eliminating the risk of flooding. TeUS Highway 17 North (Johnnie Dobbs Blvd.) flyoveracross Bowman Road in Mt. Pleasant cost approximately$128 million and was completed in 2012.

In addition to the improvements at Highway 17 andMain Road, the construction of the long-discussedPitchfork plan at Maybank Highway and River Roadneeds to be completed to ease congestion and increase flow.

Te Pitchfork Plan involves improvements to MaybankHighway and construction of two new parallel roads, the“northern pitchfork” and the “southern pitchfork.” Tesenew roads will drastically relieve traffic congestion by

allowing drivers to exit left or right at the current chokepoint coming off the Paul Gelegotis (Stono) Bridge onto Johns Island. Further, this design provides an alternativeto merely widening Maybank Highway, thus preservingthe beloved oak canopy.

Funding for the Pitchfork was approved by CountyCouncil on April 22, 2014, but without the support of itsresidents, the County will continue to drag its feet on thismuch needed transportation project.

We can all agree that fixing our roads is a priority, butthe I-526 extension is not the answer.

Even if you don’t care about the farms and horsepastures of Johns Island, even if you don’t care aboutpeople whose houses would be paved over or shadowed

by monstrous overpasses, and even if you don’t care aboutthe thousands of studies that suggest constructing roads

with this exact antiquated design makes traffic worse, notbetter, I-526 is not the answer because we don’t have thetime and we don’t have the money.

Project opponents, like the Coastal Conservation League,urge residents to be realistic about our transportation concernsand focus on the real priorities. According to recent estimates,it will be years before the project even makes it throughthe environmental study process. Te Intergovernmental

Agreement between the DO, Charleston County, and theState ransportation Infrastructure Board remains unsignedtwo years after county council approved the project becausenone of the entities wants to assume responsibility for costoverruns and lawsuits.

Te $438 million allocated for the 526 extension shouldbe reallocated to fund transportation improvements for

Johns, Wadmalaw, Kiawah, and Seabrook islands. Inaddition, we need to provide real transit solutions forBoeing and Volvo, and for I-26, the most critical roadin the state.

All letters and op-eds submitted to Te IslandConnection must bear a full name, address and phonenumber for verification. Only the author’s nameand city will be printed. Submissions are acceptedvia email to [email protected] or mail toPO. Box 837, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482.

Letters may be edited for length and readability. TeIsland Connection reserves the right to reject letters thatare libelous, unseemly, not individually addressed to TeIsland Connection or that have been previously publishedelsewhere. Te Island Connection will not publish lettersendorsing political candidates.


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business, what and how much to… ,” He said wistful for a time of

mon interests.OKI has a horrible reputation onIsland. Not the residents, mind you,

he town. Tey [Johns Islanders] arebout the roads,” he said. Limehouseon to paraphrase a conversation he

with one of Johns Island’s preachers.ding to Limehouse, the clericed not being allowed on KiawahOKI is free to annex and buy

on Johns Island and put up (Noassing) signs.

omeday they’re going to wanthing from us,” Limehouse parroted.all the news is bad, though.

house means to continue farming.l Goodwin, Roger Warren and theah Island Golf Resort engineeredution, which allows Limehouse toate the area between Freshfields andque. Te area, used as a parking lote 2012 PGA Championship hostedGR, was sitting idle and growingefore the deal, in anticipation of theaments return in 2021. Limehouseyed a bit of pride, driving slowlyfield littered with gourdes, squash

ended by a half dozen wild turkeys.

rows, drying in the sun, served asder for crops without the same deerng as other areas because it was theon.

“Oh I’ll harvest some of it but the restis for the deer,” Limehouse said. Te allnatural answer busies deer with easy accessto corn while distracting them from moresensitive, higher value crops.

“I’ll be supplying Te Sanctuary andall the Kiawah restaurants with produce.Hege’s is one of our biggest customers. Wemay even be able to help supply some ofthe local stores,” Limehouse mused. “It’sa great deal for both of us. I like Roger

Warren. He can be a little gruff sometimesbut he’s very smart.”

Roger Warren concurs, though notabout being gruff. A cal l to Warren verifiedthe community sensitive collaboration

with Limehouse. “Who is Sidi Limehouse?[chuckling] He’s a good guy. Yes he willbe supplying us [KIGR], including TeSanctuary [with produce]. Moving closerto the return of the PGA Championship,he [Limehouse] will restore drainage,grade and plant grass [for his part of thebargain],” concluded Warren leaving onlythe presence of a farmstand in limbo.

Te tree of life, a grand oak once thesign and shelter for Rosebank Farms nowsits lonely on fallow fields at 4475 BetsyKerrison. Farmstands have lined Mainand Betsy Kerrison roads as long as mostcan remember. Rosebank was the laststand in the ages old tradition. Will farm

stands survive yet another change?

t the weekly Homegrown Farmer's Market on Johns Island. Photo courtesy

grown.

10-digit dialing is here NEW AREA CODE IN THE 843 AREA

PROMPTS CHANGE TO DIALING PRACTICES

B

eginning Sept. 19, all local callsmust be placed using the 10-digittelephone number (area code plus

the 7-digit telephone number).o ensure a continuing supply of

telephone numbers, a new 854 areacode will be added to the 843 area coderegion, which generally covers the coastalcounties, and principally serves thecommunities of Charleston, Hilton HeadIsland, Myrtle Beach and Florence.

Te South Carolina Public ServiceCommission ordered an Area Code Overlayfor the area served by 843. Te new 854area code will be “overlaid” or superimposedover the same geographical area as the 843area code. Beginning Oct. 19, those in the843 area code region requesting new service,an additional line, or in some cases moving

their service may be assigned a number withthe 854 area code.Te dialing change paves the way for

the addition of the new 854 area code. What You Need to Know

• Existing phone numbers,including current area code, willnot change.

• Callers will need to dial area codeplus phone number for all local calls.

• Callers will continue to dial 1 plusarea code plus phone number forall long distance calls unless their

current plan requires somethingdifferent.

• What is a local call now will

remain a local call.• Te price of a call, coverage area

or other rates and services will notchange due to the overlay.

• Callers can still dial just threedigits to reach 911.

What You Need to Do

Make sure to identify your telephonenumber as a 10-digit number (areacode plus 7-digit telephone number),and include the area code when givingthe number to friends, family, businessassociates and customers, etc. Make sureall services, automatic dialing equipment,applications, software, or other types ofequipment that are programmed to dial a7-digit number have been reprogrammedto use the new dialing procedure andrecognize the new 854 area code as avalid area code. Some examples are lifesafety systems or medical devices, PBXs,fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers,alarm and security systems, gates, speeddialers, mobile phone contact lists, callforwarding settings, voicemail services,and similar functions.

For more information, visit www.regulatorystaff.sc.gov.


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arts & events fundraising

wah Arts Councilctober programs

BY STEPHANIE BRASWELLFor The Island Connection

atre presents Rapture,rn

October 17, 2015 -7:30 p.m.,t Clubhouse. Ticket Release:9 Public 10/2, complimentaryable at Kiawah Town Hall166 or online at www.

d.org/specialevents

by the Town of Kiawah Islandtural Events Council.-crack theatre comedy takesherine and Gwen, who, a fterchose polar opposite paths

cades later, are unfulfilled inte ways. Each woman covetsfe, commencing a da ngerous

sical chairs—the prize beingband. With searing insightark wit, this comedy is anlook at gender politics in the

0th-century feminist ideals.tre is a professional theatrehe work of contemporarywith specific interest in

PURE has been continuallys commitment to quality andrive for excellence. Receivingce and critical acclaim, PURErecipient of Best Actor, BestPlay, Best One-Person Play,

verse Teatre Company criticce awards. Winners of theCarolina Arts Commission'sin the Playwriting & Acting.

North Shore Acappella

Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 7:30 p.m.,Turtle Point Clubhouse. Ticket Release:Kiawah 10/2 Public 10/7. ComplimentaryTickets Available at Kiawah TownHall 843.768.9166 or online at www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents.

Sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council.

For over 30 years, nationallyrecognized North Shore Acappella hasexcited audiences, adding an experiencedblend of harmony, rhythm, and tempo tosongs from the 1940’s through today. Tespecial art of delivering music withoutinstrumental accompaniment is whatNorth Shore Acappella is all about. NorthShore Acapella performing songs fromSinatra to the 50’s to Motown to currentshits. Tey do Street Corner Doo Wop andare committed to proving Doo Wop is notdead. Te award-winning group offers acontinuously fresh repertoire comprisinghundreds of popular hits covering fivedecades. In 2011 North Shore Acappella was featured on NBC’s Te Sing Off,dazzling listeners across the country. Tegroup has appeared as the opening actfor Te emptations, Te Platters, BenE. King, Johnny Maestro, Al Jarreau,Roberta Flack, Frankie Vallie, GenePitney, and Jay Leno. Teir performancepromises musical entertainment at itsbest, an energetic display of showmanshipby five amazing guys. Tey are indeed

true modern day troubadours.

A Champagne celebrationof creativity and care

BY LAURA STEFANELLIFor The Island Connection

A rt created by participants with Alzheimer’s disease and relateddementia will form the centerpiece

of "Moments on Canvas," a benefit forCharleston County's only nonprofitrespite program serving and supportingfamilies affected by dementia. Teevent, the fifth annual for Respite CareCharleston, will be held at Charles owneLanding's Founders Hall on Tursday,October 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Te benefit comes at a time ofheightened awareness of the epidemicof dementia in its varied forms--and theneed to offer programs and support forcaregivers.

A special exhibit of photographyby Seabrook Island artist Bob Hider will be on display and available for sale with proceeds benefiting Respite CareCharleston. Hider is a gifted photographerand a long time supporter of Respite Care.

Jaime Correia, a certified art therapist who volunteers for Respite Care. "Artis a perfect vehicle when people (withdementia) lose their language skills," saidMs. Correia, the art therapist. "It givesthem a voice they no longer have," sheadded, noting that she observes "a sense ofself-respect" that participants derive fromthe art program.

Art is a key element in each of RespiteCare's day programs in West Ashley,Mt. Pleasant, Johns Island, and NorthCharleston. Professional artists, NancyRomness and members of Te SeabrookIsland Artist Guild volunteer throughoutthe year to guide participants in thecreative process. Nearly 50 people withdementia participate. Respite Careday programs are frequently the onlyrelief available in the Charleston area tocaregivers of spouses, parents or otherloved ones who have dementia.

Supporters attending “Moments onCanvas” will enjoy champagne and adelectable array of hors d'oeuvres. Music will be offered by Te V-ones and a silentauction will be held.

Franke at Seaside, a Mt. Pleasantretirement community will be theevent's primary sponsor for the fifth yearrunning. Other named supporters willbe welcomed, including event, artist andexhibit sponsors, and Friends of RespiteCare Charleston.

Financial contributions, as well asdonations of food and beverages and silentauction items all can be made [email protected]. Tickets,which must be purchased in advance, will

cost $45.

War and Peace in the MiddleEast, the Many Challenges

to Managing ConflictF A L L L E C T U R E S S E R I E S O F T H E

W O R L D A F F A I R S C O U N C I L O F

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

BY CONNIE SAGE CONNERFor The Island Connection

o many, the Middle East is aquagmire of perpetual war andISIS brutality with an endless

stream of refugees fleeing to safety. But Paul Hughes is an optimist who

looks beyond the often gruesome dailynews headlines. At the non-partisan U.S.Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C.,he and his colleagues work to preventinternational conflicts, ease tension when war does break out, and once the dustsettles, help people regain what they'velost.

Hughes will kick off the fall lecturesseries of the World Affairs Council ofCharleston at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Citadel Alumni Center. His topic: "War and Peacein the Middle East - the Many Challengesto Managing Conflict." A reception is at5:15 p.m.

Te top issue in the Middle East today,Hughes said in a telephone interview,is that the region's demographics arechanging. Te infrastructure of everycountry is being stressed as hundredsof thousands of refugees pour intoneighboring countries. War, poverty andpoor governance have uprooted 19 millionpeople across the Middle East and North Africa, according to the Institute of Peace.

Te Institute of Peace is a federal,independent agency created by Congressthree decades ago. Its board is made up ofboth Democrats and Republicans as wellas the secretaries of state and defense andthe presidents of the National DefenseUniversity and the Institute. Te boardis prohibited by law from having morethan eight voting members of the samepolitical party.

"We have not prevented the outbreakof war, one of the major goals Congressgave USIP when it created the institute,"

Hughes said. "However, because conflictis everywhere, we've helped mitigate andtransform conflict."

For example, the Institute has done work in Africa w ith various military andpolice forces to instruct them in how tofollow the rule of law. In Iraq, a networkof 40 volunteer facilitators was set up toteach them to mediate their own issues. A woman's theater group in Iraq wentto neighboring villages to explain that women have a role to play in fixing schoolsand clinics.

"We don't get into policy or the bigfights; we're restricted by our charterfrom engaging in policy issues and someconflicts are just too big for us to handle,"he said.

At the Institute, Hughes previously was the s enior advisor for internationalsecurity and peace building, chief of staff and director of Nonproliferation and Arms Control Program, executive director

of the Quadrennial Defense ReviewIndependent Panel, executive director ofthe Congressional Commission on theStrategic Posture of the U.S., and thedirector of Iraq programs in the Centerfor Post-Conflict Peace and StabilityOperations.

Among his ma ny active duty militaryposts, he was the Army's senior militaryfellow to the Institute for NationalSecurity Studies of the NationalDefense University, a senior staff officerfor the Office of Reconstruction andHumanitarian Assistance and later withthe Coalition Provisional Authorityin Iraq. He developed several policyinitiatives, such as the disarmament,demobilization, and reintegration of theIraqi military.

Te World Affairs Council ofCharleston meets six times a year, fromOctober to May, featuring speakersfrom the U.S. and foreign governments,academia and the business community.Membership is $100 for an individual or$170 for two people at the same address. Aone-time-only individual program guestfee is $20; no pre-registration is required.

Te Council is a non-partisan,non-profit organization that was foundedin the early 1980s. It existed for 20 yearsas the Foreign Affairs Forum and is oneof 100 councils throughout the country. A reception precedes the speaker'spresentation, followed by a question-answer period. Meetings are held at theCitadel Alumni Center, 69 Haygood Ave.,across from the stadium.

Te Council's mission is to foster abroad knowledge of world affairs andinternational events in an expandingglobal economy. Its members represent across-section from business, education,

and civic backgrounds. High school andcollege students are encouraged to attend. "Te World Affairs Council is so

valuable to America," said Hughes. "Techapters I've spoken to are made up of adiverse group of Americans who believe America needs to remain engaged--we areinterconnected."

Elizabeth Ferris, a senior fellow at theBrookings Institution in Washington, will talk about "Europe's Refugee Crisis"at the Nov. 9 World Affairs Councilof Charleston meeting at 6 p.m. at theCitadel's Alumni Center.

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wildlife

Saying goodbye to the turtles A Q U A R I U M R E L E A S E S 3 D I F F E R E N T S P E C I E S AT

L A S T T U R T L E R E L E A S E O F T H E Y E A R

STAFF REPORTFor The Island Connection

rare occurrence happened last weekat the Isle of Palms County Park,three different species of sea turtles

set free to make their way back to

the Atlantic Ocean. Wednesday, Sept.16 the four sea turtles, a green, a Kemp’sridley and two loggerheads, returned tothe ocean after successful rehabilitation

by the South Carolina Aquarium Seaurtle Rescue Program. All four werebrought to the hospital after being foundsick or injured in the wild, includingone loggerhead found with plastics in itsdigestive system.

Hundreds of onlookers came to watchthe release, and the spectators were at leastten deep behind the ropes. Te releasemarks 176 threatened and endangered seaturtles rehabilitated and released into the wild by the Sea urtle Rescue Program.Midway and Pawley:

Tese two juvenile loggerhead sea turtles

were both found stranded on PawleysIsland, S.C., the morning of June 8, 2015.Midway, found stranded on a sandbar, was weak, covered with marine leechesand in clear need of medical treatment.Once admitted to the Sea urtle Hospital,Midway received vitamins, antibiotics,fluids and supportive care. After threedays of care, Midway also began passinglarge amounts of plastic, including plasticbag and balloon pieces, which likelycontributed to his/her debilitated status.

Pawley, the second smallest loggerhead

ever admitted to the Sea urtle Hospital, was found with old boat strike woundson the back of his/her shell. It is believedthat Pawley’s debilitated condition wasultimately the result of the boat strike,as the wounds would have resulted insevere pain and made it extremely hardfor the animal to feed normally. Upon

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sion, supportive care includingmedication, fluids and antibiotics,administered. After three months,y’s injuries are completely healed/he is ready to return to the openwith Midway.

acle Bob:rnacle Bob, a juvenile green sea

underwent one of the mostnding turnarounds team membersever seen. Bob was rescued at

n Watersports in Myrtle Beach afteryees noticed Bob getting tossedd in the surf. Bob was severely

emaciated, covered in barnacles and inneed of immediate medical attention.Bob was one of the most emaciatedturtles ever admitted to the Sea urtleHospital. Aggressive fluid therapy beganimmediately along with antibiotics,parenteral nutrition, and supportive care.For four months this little turtle received world-class care, ultimately bringing him/her back to full health.Little Laddy:

Little Laddy, a juvenile Kemp’s ridleysea turtle, the most endangered of theseven sea turtle species, was accidentally

hooked by a fisherman on Morris Island.Laddy swallowed the hook and wasbrought to the Sea urtle Hospital sothe hook could be safely removed. Te Aquarium’s veterinarian performedsurgery successfully removing the massivehook situated dangerously close to Laddy’strachea..

Help is needed: As patients like these turtles receive

treatment and are released, it is importantnow more than ever to execute theplanned expansion of the Aquarium’sSea urtle Hospital. Te state-of-the-artfacility will significantly increase thecapacity to rehabilitate threatened andendangered sea turtles. Te new facility

will be equipped with triage units, aprivate intensive care unit, deeper tanks,an exercise pool, cutting edge medicalequipment, and additional laboratoryand life-support space. Approximately16,000 guests currently tour the hospitalannually, the expansion of the hospitalonto the Aquarium’s first floor willexpose all 430,000 annual guests to therescue, rehabilitation and release of thesethreatened and endangered sea turtles. Asa nonprofit, the Aquarium is looking to thecommunity to support the constructionof this hospital. o help expand the Seaurtle Hospitaldonate.scaquarium.org/donate.


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arts & events

Seabrook Guild hosts 9 artists of themonth, and one photographer

BY ROBERTA BOATTIFor The Island Connection

October Artists of the MonthNo, it’s not a typo, there will be nine Artists of the

Month in October. In a departure from its regular Artistof the Month hanging, Te Seabrook Island ArtistGuild will showcase the works of Dick Barnola, DianeBean, Peter Boatti, Roberta Boatti, Frank Cassara, JeanConyers, Sherry McFarland Smith, om Sivert, Betsyurner and all of whom have, through the years or justrecently, attended art classes taught by Seabrook Islandresident and Art Guild president, Bob Lefevre.

Te October Artists of the month represent all skilllevels and depth of experience. Tey have worked indifferent mediums and discovered their own personalstyle and processes through weekly sessions that providedindividual attention and addressed all aspects of painting.

Do not miss this exhibit that opens at the LakeHouse on Tursday, Oct. 1, with an opening receptionon Monday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Te show will run

through Oct. 31.To learn more about the artist guild, its events,

workshops and membership visit the website at www.seabrookislandartistguild.com.

October Photographer of the Month Andrew Wise

Tis month's photographer, Andrew (Drew) Wise,relocated to the Lowcountry in 2009 with Sarah, his

wife of 43 years. Both are from the Upstate; Drew havinggraduated from Clemson in 1969 and Sarah from BrenauCollege in Georgia. During a successful career in theprecast/pre-stressed concrete industry (primarily in theMid-Atlantic region of the country), Drew and Sarah alsoraised three children, each who are now married and havegiven Drew and Sarah a total of six grandchildren. Afterspending most of their time away from South Carolina,they decided it was time to return to their home state.

Drew has enjoyed photography for over 30 years as a way to interact with nature and the outdoors. Whether

here at the Coast, visiting the Canadian Rockies,Maritimes, our great National Parks, or travellingoverseas to Ireland; Drew's camera is always close by.

Tere will be a reception for Drew at the Lake Houseon Monday, Oct, 5 from 5-7 p.m. We hope you will taketime for the reception and during the month of Octoberto stop by and appreciate the variety of photographsDrew is sharing.

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volunteer spotlight

Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach volunteer, Katy Sheehy,

was born and raised in LaPorte,rthwestern Indiana. She went toe in Detroit and married a Detroiter,Sheehy. Tey settled in suburbanit, where they raised their twoen, Coleen and Brian. As a Health

mation Manager, Katy workedrily in acute care hospitals. She alsoonsulting work for nursing homes,iatric facilities, and correctionalations in Michigan prisons.ty was always active in Michiganer professional associations andr children’s activities. When she

d in Mount Pleasant in 2000, she

ed to become even more involved inteering. For the first six years afterhad moved, she was involved with

East Cooper Newcomers. She also sings with the Coastal Belles and is a very activemember of the Cathedral Women’s Clubof the Cathedral Parish in Charleston.

Katy has always sewn, and she decidedto learn to quilt when she retired. Shehad purchased a new sewing machine,and learned that the Outreach had aquilting program that accepted usedsewing machines. She donated her oldmachine, and has been working with theQuilting Lives program ever since. Forsix years, she served on the OLM Board,including two years as Board Chair. Shehas also served during many committee

assignments, also the Capital Campaignto build the Wellness House, severalStrategic Planning initiatives and has havebeen co-chair of the Annual Auction andalso the 20th Anniversary celebration.

She enjoys volunteering at the Outreachbecause “the efforts to help people aresincere and effective and I can have a partin that.”

“It’s nice to be able to share my loveand enthusiasm for quilting and sewing.I love helping people with creativeactivities brings them joy and a senseof accomplishment,” says Katy. “InQuilting Lives, we feed people’s souls

with opportunities to be creative, to

create something beautiful and to followa project from start to finish.”Katy believes that what makes a

difference in a person’s life is personalattention and helping people sortthrough all life’s challenges andblessings. She admits that it takes timeand willingness to be open to giving ofyourself–whether it is in helping a child

with their homework, working in theClothing Room or the Food Pantry,raising money for a good cause, servingas an organizational leader, answeringphones, working with the GED andESL students or with the Kids Camp, ormaking a quilt–there are countless waysto help. However, “In giving, you willreceive–far more than you can imagine.”

itor’s Note: Volunteer Spotlight is a column in Te Island Connection highlightingers of the community who give their time to help others. If you know of a volunteer

deserves the spotlight email [email protected].

Katy SheehyBY MARIA GUROVICH

For The Island Connection

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he Seabrook Island Club ennis Exhibition, which included two women

with high national rankings and numerous titles, took place Sept. 10.Diane Barker and Brenda Carter, both SC ennis Hall of Famers and

World Ranked players, teamed up with tennis pros Mike Kiser and Mark Mogul.Te exhibition wrapped up the summer season of weekly pro exhibitions and alsoserved as a kick off to the highly anticipated Alan Fleming ournament whichtakes place Oct. 7 through 11.


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arts & events

Ann Caldwell performsat Freshfields on Oct. 4

BY LORRAINE LEARYFor The Island Connection

he Barrier Islands Free MedicalClinic’s 9th Annual Lowcountry

Wine & Beer Festival will offersomething for everyone. Find a cocktailtable for two, take a seat at a communitytable or stroll around the green while AnnCaldwell & Company sets the pace for acasual afternoon of wine & beer tastings,small bites, a silent auction, raffles andmore.

Te BIFMC’s favorite bookstore,Indigo Books, has tickets available rightnow. So what are you waiting for? Markthe 4th on your calendars. Enjoy a lovely

autumn afternoon with friends. Join with the BIFMC in welcoming TeSea Islands Hunger Foundation to ourfundraiser. Bring a donation of two ormore non-perishable food items and yourname will be entered in a drawing for a$50 gas card.

And best of all, know your islandneighbors will continue to receive primarymedical care and services from the

“Miracle on Maybank,” our non-profitmedical home that has changed the worldfor the 3,500 patients it has served todate-no small miracle indeed.

BARRIER ISLANDS FREE MEDICAL CLINIC’S

LOWCOUNTRY WINE & BEER FESTIVAL

FEATURES MUSIC, BREWS AND WINE

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what’s hot

Hear the beepwhere you sleep

E V E R Y B E D R O O M N E E D S A

W O R K I N G S M O K E A L A R M

BY GARY LOHRFor The Island Connection

Location matters when it comes to your smoke alarm. Tat’s the messagebehind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Hear the Beep

Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, St. Johns

Fire District is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, to remindlocal residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms inevery bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home,including the basement. Half of home fire deaths result from fires reportedat night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Home

smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before it spreads, giving everyoneenough time to get out. According to the latest NFPA research, working smoke alarms cut the

chance of dying in a fire in half. Meanwhile, three out of five fire deathsresulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smokealarms.

Tis year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign includes the following smokealarm messages:

• Instal l smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleepingarea and on every level of the home, including the basement.

• Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. Tis way, whenone sounds, they all do.

• est alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button.

• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if theydon’t respond properly.

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Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smokealarm and understands what to do when they hear it.

• If the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside. Go to youroutside meeting place.

• Call the fire department from outside the home.Te St. Johns Fire District will be hosting activities during Fire Prevention

Week to promote “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needsa Working Smoke Alarm!” Trough these educational, family-orientedactivities, residents can learn more about the importance of having a workingsmoke alarm in every bedroom. Please join us for the following events:

• Oct. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m., Bohicket Marina, 1880 Andell Bluff Blvd.

• Oct. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. St. Johns Fire Station #3, 1928 Liberia Rd.

• Oct. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m., Bi-Lo, 3575 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island

If you need smoke alarms for your home or would like to find out more aboutFire Prevention Week programs and activities, please contact Battalion Chief

Gary Lohr at 559.9194 or [email protected]. To learn more about smoke alarmsand “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working SmokeAlarm!” visit NFPA’s Web site at www.firepreventionweek.org and www.sparky.org/fpw.


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Island Connection Calendar October 17G EVENSays

e Oil Classes& Huff Art C enter located

Marina, Wednesdays and.m. - 1 p.m. opics include

applying composition elementstings, edge work, brush anduse. Painting from still life

Email [email protected].

dge GroupLake House. Te Mondayp needs new players. For moreplease contact Lori Muenow314 or Ilse Calcagno at7.

aysPracticee 2nd, 3rd, and 4th uesday

h. Located at Te Lakeprey 2. Open to all newe returning to the game, andwho wants a chance to practicewho are learning the ga me.ny questions, please contactpson at [email protected].

eon County Bookmobile comess Village on the first and thirdvery month from 10:00 am –

Te Bookmobile will be parkedhind 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.

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

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.

October 1 – 31Te Seabrook Island Artist Guild willshowcase the works of Seabrook artists, allof whom have attended art classes taughtby Seabrook Island resident and Art Guildpresident, Bob Lefevre. Te show will hangfrom Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 in the LakeHouse gallery. Te opening reception will

be held on Monday, Oct. 5 from 5-7 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Lowcountry Voice, Gospel Meets JazzMeets Gospel 24 p.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Church,icket Release: Kiawah 9/8 Public 9/11.Complimentary ickets Available atKiawah own Hall 8 43.768.9166 or onlineat www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents

Full Moon Bonfire8:07 p.m. moonrise. 8:32 sunset. Come ondown for a time of visiting a nd enjoying thebeauty of Seabrook Island at night. We’llgather just north of Boardwalk 1. With thecompletion of the cut and the abundance ofturtle nests near Boardwalk 6, the bonfire will return to just north of Boardwalk 1.Each person brings what they want — food,drinks, chairs, and sticks of firewood for abig bonfire. Nothing will be provided but abeautiful beach, a bonfire and, hopefully, afull moon.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Piano Bar SeriesBack by popular demand... Piano BarSeries at the Sandcastle. Relax outsideon the patio with the beverage of yourchoice or inside closer to the music. TeSandcastle will be the happening place at5 p.m. Island time. Bring the beverage ofchoice and any snack to “tide” you over.

Sponsored by the own of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council. 5-7p.m., Wed. Sept. 30. No tickets required.

Small Business Workshop12 - 1 p.m. Have you given serious thoughtto starting your own business? Tis free workshop will give you an overview of thebusiness plan, sales, marketing, finance,and legal requirements of starting your ownbusiness. Brought to you by Score. For moreinformation: John’s Island Regional Library3531 Maybank Highway John’s Island, SC843-559-1945 www.ccpl.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

Moments on CanvasRespite Care Charleston Annual ArtShow and Silent Auction features art ofparticipants in respite programs. Landing’sFounders Hall, 6-9 p.m. Email [email protected]. ickets $45.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

Artwalk 5 - 8 p.m. Join the Charleston Gallery

Association Artwalk to view galleriescollections with many of the artists inattendance along with refreshments served.Tis event is free and all CGA art galleries will be open. For more informationcontact Julie Dunn, [email protected].

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

9th Annual Lowcountry Wine & BeerFestival3 - 6 p.m. Presented by the Barrier IslandsFree Medical Clinic. Tis event will takeplace at Freshfields Village. Sponsorshipsare welcome. Contact Brenda Falls formore information at 843-266-9800 [email protected].

Legacy Ball Kiawah6 p.m., come have a ball of fun withthe Kiawah Conservancy at the LegacyBall Kiawah. Te Legacy Ball Kiawahat Te River Course Clubhouse. Teevent is currently sold out, contactthe office (843.768.2029 [email protected]) to inquire aboutticket availability or to be added to theevent waiting list.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6

Lake House ech Forum An Introduction to iPhone and iPad withChad Droze and Mark Watson of the

Post and Computer Store. 4 to 5:30 p.m.at Te Lake House, free. Contact DaveOsborn [email protected] or703.304.4010 to register.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

World Affairs Council of CharlestonFall lectures series begin 6 p.m. at the

Citadel Alumni Center. Hughes’ topic:“War and Peace in the Middle East - theMany Challenges to Managing Conflict.” A reception is at 5:15 p.m. Meetings areheld at the Citadel Alumni Center, 69Haygood Ave.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

Seabrook Island Natural History GroupDr.Brian Balmer discusses “North AtlanticDolphin Populations,” refreshments 7 p.m.,program 7:30 p.m., at the Lake House.Tere is a $5 donation for non SINHGmembers. Information about futureprograms and SINHG membership can befound at the SINHG web site, sinhg.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

Seabrook Island Garden Club2015-16 Season Kick Off, 9:30 a.m. atthe Seabrook Island Lake House. Forinformation on membership pleasecontact: Cheryl Schumann, [email protected]

Fall Festival Kick Off

6-9 p.m. free, outdoor concert on theVillage Green featuring ravis AllisonBand. Te band’s soulful three-part vocalharmonies, piano, organ, electric andacoustic guitars, harmonica, drums andbass fuse to create a live Americana rock n’roll show like no other. Don’t forget yourblanket or beach chair. Picnics are welcome

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Sweetgrass Gullah Connection11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Te Sweetgrass GullahConnection by Nakia M. Wigfall, a 5thgenerational basketmaker will be heldat the Wadmalaw Island CommunityCenter. Wigfall will host a lecture anddemonstration. Items will be available forpurchase at a silent auction. $15 at thedoor to include lunch consisting of gullahcuisine. For more information contactBertha Smalls-Middleton on Facebookor call 843.557-8408. 5606 Katy Hill Rd Wadmalaw Island.

Seabrook Island Artist Guild FallFestival Weekend art show and sale 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at Freshfields Village.

Fall Festival11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fall Festival Weekendcontinues with a free, family-friendly eventfeaturing a variety of activities for eachgeneration. Enjoy live music as you browse afall Farmer’s Market featuring seasonal goodsand produce along with an art show featuring

the Kiawah & Seabrook Artist Guilds. Kids will enjoy complimentary face painting,inflatable games, mechanical bull, and fallcrafts. Food and beverages will be availablefor purchase from a variety of local vendors.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

Choosing Sides in Revolutionary SouthCarolina11:15 a.m. SC History Series at the John’sIsland Regional Library. Join CCPL’shistorian, Dr. Nic Butler, for a look at theoptions available to Lowcountry residentsduring those years of crisis.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

Photo Reference Workshop4:30 p.m. Mark Horton will give a photoreference workshop on a boat trip on the EdistoCreek. Te trip is a sunset cruise and will leavefrom Bohicket Marina. Email [email protected] for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

Rapture, Blister, BurnPURE Teater presents this show at 7:30p.m. at urtle Point Clubhouse. See s torypage 6 for more details.

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

Persuasion by Jane Austen. Te discussion will be moderated by Dr. Celeste McMaster.Details 843-559-1945.

Dogtoberfest 1 - 5 p.m. Kiawah Island Community Association and Freshfields Village presenta free pet expo event.

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Garden club gearsup for October

BY ALBERTA BARRONFor The Island Connection

Mark your calendar and be sure to join the Seabrook IslandGarden Club on Oct. 9, 2015. Meetings begin each monthat 9:30 a.m. with refreshments, followed by a short business

meeting at 10 a.m. and concludes with the guest speaker f rom 10:15-11a.m.. Te meeting is located at the Seabrook Island Lake House.

Speaking this month will be Pat Harpell, founder and chief executive

weeder of the South Carolina Herbal Society. Her presentation on“Culinary Herbs and their Folklore” is sure to be interesting andinspiring. In addition to being the fuel behind the SCHS, Pat teachesan Herbal Apprenticeship program in Charleston, is a guest teacherand speaker, and leads Yoga and Gardening vacations in the U.S. andEurope. Pat has had the great honor of taking herbal and medicinalstudies with Sarita Shrestha, MD, among many other sages, and hergreatest teacher, Mother Nature. Pat maintains a sustainable, organicgarden in her hometown of Charleston and is happiest when there isdirt under her fingernails and between her toes.

Also at the Oct. 9 meeting:• Te Holiday Open House committee will have a sign-up table for

volunteers before and after the meeting. All members are needed tosupport the Holiday Open House and volunteer.

• Te 2015-16 directory will be distributed. Be sure to pick up yourcopy at the Registration table.

For information on membership please contact: Cheryl Schumann,[email protected]


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seasons of the south

Hot WingsBY MARILYN MARKEL

For The Island Connection

he perfect bite for game day now that football seasonis upon us, these hot wings are surprisingly simpleto whip up.

gredientsb split chicken wings, or drumettes e bran or canola oil for frying cups hot sauce cups Stubbs Wing Sauce

2 tsp celery salt z blue cheese

4 cup buttermilk 2 cup mayonnaise unch celery cut into sticks, finely chop the leaves ves 8 as an appetizer

rectionsMarinate wings in hot sauce for 24 hours.Heat oil in fryer or deep sturdy saucepan untiltemperature reaches 375 degrees. Fry wings in smallbatches. Add to wing sauce with celery sa lt. You maybroil or grill them before serving.Combine blue cheese, buttermilk and mayonnaise.Serve with celery sticks and wings.


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