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You can’t beat this heat

Camp St. Christopher receives grant, installs new solar heaters
By Kristin Hackler

“M
ore solar energy hits the earth in one day than all of humanity
can use in one year,” said Paul Fleury, co-owner of Sustainable
Energy Solutions, as he looked up with pride at a solar panel
which his company recently installed on a cabin roof at Camp St. Christopher
on Seabrook Island. “We’re just trying to take advantage of that.”
17 solar hot water heating units will eventually be installed around the
camp, potentially saving more than half a million dollars over the units’ 30 year
lifespan.
“Half a million [dollars] can do a lot for this camp,” said Paul, and camp
director Ned Collins agrees. “We knew our electrical bill was going up year
after year, and all 33 of our buildings are electric-only. We considered switching
to propane, but when Paul approached us about free hot water, we said, ‘That
would be nice.’”
Paul initially approached Ned at Camp St. Christopher last August in response
to an announcement by the State Energy Office that $2.9 million would soon
be made available in grants for alternative energy projects for non-profits in the
state.
“As soon as we found out [about the grant], we immediately started getting

Solar energy
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I n s id e t h e I sl a nd Con nection. . .

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2 October 1, 2010

brings marina
into the black
The Island Marina business booming with arrival of Red’s Ice House
Connection
F
or years, the Bohicket Marina
slept in a quiet little crook of the
Lynn Pierotti
Bohicket Creek. Occasionally
publisher
lynn@luckydognews.com it would come alive with the visit of
the annual Governor’s Cup Billfishing
Kristin Hackler Tournament and Rockville Regatta, and
managing editor some summers ago it danced a shag or two
kristin@luckydognews.com under the stars as local bands played beach
music on the boardwalk during weekend
Swan Richards nights. The rest of the year, however, the
senior graphic designer Marina was used to quiet days, visits from
swan@luckydognews.com the occasional tourists, regular wear-
and-tear from local charter captains and
Lori Dalton
fishermen, and the remarkable reward of
sales manager
lori@luckydognews.com breathtakingly beautiful sunsets at the
end of each day.
Mary Ellen Bennett It was the sunset, said Red’s Ice House
sales partner Steve Carroll, which sold him on
maryellen@luckydognews.com Bohicket Marina as the ideal location for
the next Red’s Ice House.
Meredith Powell “It was probably one of the top ten
reporter
meredith@luckydognews.com
sunsets I’d ever seen in my life,” Steve
smiled. “We had been looking at other
locations, but you can’t find a better
Contributors
sunset than at Bohicket Marina.”
CHS
Stephanie Braswell Taking over the old Privateer
Chris Brooks Restaurant location which had stood
Sarah Ernst empty along the dock front for more
Farmers Almanac than five years, construction began in late
Lynda Fox 2009 and by Memorial Day of 2010, the
Dr John Nelson
Sam Reed
new Red’s Ice House opened their doors
SC DNR to a massive opening night crowd.
by Kristin Hackler
“We had three rehearsal dinners not only been a renewed interest in the
booked before we even opened, and we Bohicket Marina, it’s been a reawakening
have twenty on the books now,” said for the local businesses, as well.
Steve. “With all this space we have room “We’re really trying to establish
for private parties, birthday parties, Bohicket Marina even over Red’s Ice
whatever you need, and still have plenty House,” said Steve. “We just like to have
of space for our regular customers.” people come out here, whether it’s to go
Part of that space includes a massive to Red’s or to visit any of the other great
two-story deck overlooking the creek local businesses.”
which takes full advantage of the Besides the inexpensively priced menu
Marina’s infamous sunsets and welcomes and welcoming attitude of the restaurant
boaters to pull up at the dock and enjoy staff, Red’s Ice House hopes to draw in
an inexpensive, fresh seafood dinner or a even more visitors with regular events
cold drink before heading home. such as monthly Full Moon parties, Rock
“We get a lot of business from boaters the Dock music events, oyster roasts, crab
heading up from Edisto, Wadmalaw leg nights, wine tastings, jazz nights and
Island and James Island,” said Steve, and boat cruises, just to name a few.
it’s this regular local business from boaters “I can just see this place [Bohicket
and residents of Kiawah, Seabrook and Marina] growing and growing,” said Steve.
Johns Islands which assure him that “It’s great to have a bunch of good people
the winter, while quiet, shouldn’t be and great businesses in one spot. We’re
detrimentally slow. just going to keep growing from here.”
While opening week for Red’s Ice
Bohicket Marina is located just off of
House was so busy that overflow parking
Seabrook Island Road on Andell Bluff
became an issue, Steve pointed out that
there is an overflow parking lot in the Blvd. For more information about Bohicket
field across from the Marina and they are Marina, visit www.bohicket.com. For more
currently looking into updating it and information about Red’s Ice House, visit
will certainly be utilizing it in the future. www.redsicehouse.com.
And while all these crowds have packed
the Marina’s parking lot from end to K iawah Island Town H all
end almost every weekend, the result has 21 Beachwalker Drive
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Meet the Candidates Night

KPOG sponsors open, public forum to meet County District 9 candidates
provided by the Kiawah Island Property Owners Group
by Greg Vanderwerker

K
iawah Property Owners Group (KPOG) is sponsoring
a “Meet The Candidates Night” on Tuesday,
October 5, for the two candidates who are running
for the District 9 seat on Charleston County Council. Paul
Thurmond, who currently serves Kiawah and Seabrook as
District 9 representative, has chosen not to run for reelection.
The two candidates on the ballot for the November 2, 2010,
election are: Amy Fabri (D) and Joe Qualey (R).
A Resident of James Island, Mr. Qualey is an attorney
with law offices in downtown Charleston. He has served
several terms on James Island Town Council. For more
information, visit his website at www.joequaley.com.
Ms. Fabri is also a James Island resident who works with her
father and brother in their family-owned chemical research
business, Polymer Ventures, with headquarters on James
Island. For more information, visit her website at www.
amyfabri.com.
Meet the Candidates Night will take place at The Sandcastle,
1 Shipwatch Road on Kiawah Island, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kiawah and Seabrook Island residents are invited to attend
and pose questions to the candidates. Non - Kiawah Island
participants will receive access through the front gate by requesting
a Special Event Pass for the “Meet The Candidates Night” from
the security guard. For more info, contact Greg VanDerwerker,
Vice President of the Kiawah Island Property Owners Group
Charleston County Council District 9 candidate, Amy Fabri.
(KPOG), at vanderwerker@gmail.com or 768-2574. Charleston County Council District 9 candidate, Joe Qualey.
Mystery Plant
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4 October 1, 2010
The Tax Man cometh
2010 millage rates and the upcoming countywide tax assessment
A
s Congress debates extending the Bush-era tax
cuts, closer to home the Tax Man cometh.
There will be a countywide tax assessment
in 2011 for all properties in Charleston County. This
assessment is conducted every five years, but the scheduled
2010 assessment was postponed for a year.
No one wants to pay the government, but monies
generated from property taxes go toward essential services.
About 36 percent of Charleston County’s general revenue
comes from taxes generated from the appraisal of real
property, including the land and any improvements made
upon it.
Heading the efforts to determine fair property value
is Charleston County Assessor, Toy Glennon. Her office
will appraise the value of about 170,000 properties for
tax purposes. The Assessor’s Office does not calculate or
send out tax bills, as that is the function of the Auditor’s
Office. However, the annual certified assessment is the
basis for the ad volorem tax calculated by the Auditor’s
Office.
How may tax revenue generated from this assessment
be affected by the economic downturn?
According to Glennon, from 2003 through 2006,
property value increased, on average, 45% in Charleston
County, essentially remaining “flat” since 2007. Thus, she
says, whatever lost ground in value has occurred during
the Great Recession, many property owners will still see
an increase in assessment from 2005.
To determine the assessed value, the Assessor’s Office
first sets an appraised value, which is then multiplied by
the appropriate assessment ratio. For residential properties
this is 4% or 6%, depending whether it is a primary or
secondary residence. This results in an assessed value.
Financial
By Dr. James Sears
The actual real estate tax owed is calculated by
multiplying the assessed value by the millage rate. The
2009 millage rate for Charleston county was 181 (or 18.1
cents per dollar of assessed value) and there is a separate
millage rate for specific tax districts.
Thus, a Seabrook Island home with a market value of
$500,000 that is a primary residence (4%) would have an
assessed value of $20,000. The millage rate for Seabrook
is 22.5, resulting in a total of 203.5 mills or 20.35 cents
per dollar of assessed value. In this example, property tax
would amount to $4070.
The 2010 millage rates will be announced in October.
There are three different approaches to appraising the
value of real property: Cost Approach (dollar amount
required to replace the existing structure less the value of
the land); Sales Approach (comparison of similar properties
recently sold on the open market); and Income Approach
(income generated by the property with multipliers used
to calculate fair market value). The most common method
used for assessment purposes of residential property is the
Sales Approach or Comparative Market Analysis.
Whatever approach is used, given the interest in the
government to raise as much revenue as possible and
the competing interest of the property owner to pay as
little tax as possible, there can be disagreements as to the
market value.
The first step in appealing a property assessment is to
write a “letter of objection,” in which the homeowner
identifies the property (preferably using the Parcel ID
Number), along with daytime phone number and original
signature of the owner. The deadline is typically 90 days
from receipt of the assessment, but the specific date is
noted on the assessment along with an appeal form and
mailing requirements.
Using this form is not required nor is there a
requirement for detailed reasoning for appealing the
property assessment. But, the more relevant information
provided, the quicker the appeal can be decided and the
more likely an appeal will be approved—or at least the
assessed value adjusted. At minimum, the property owner
simply states disagreement with the assessed value.
Within 30 days, the Assessor’s office will contact the
property owner for telephone or in-person conference
at a mutually convenient time. At that time, an assessor
will provide information about how the specific valuation
was determined. The property owner can simply listen or
bring supportive material to the conference.
Glennon says that this meeting may resolve the issue,
as the homeowner may learn that assumptions about
market values are bad or that the assessor might learn
that all assessed structures are no longer on the property.
However, if there is no resolution, the property owner
may file formal written appeal within 30 days. Owners
who remain unsatisfied with that decision can then file
with the five-member Board of Assessment Appeals.
While the homeowner awaits a response from the
Assessor’s Office (which must occur within 30 days) the
tax bill must be paid if it is due. However, if a written
protest or appeal extends beyond December 31, the
taxpayer can pay a portion of the tax equal to 80% of
the protested property tax assessment. Interest, however,
must be paid on any additional tax due or on any refunds
due after review.
Tax Man continued on page 5
October 1, 2010
Tax Man continued from page 4
The last countywide assessment in 2005 saw about
150,000 notices of assessed value sent to property owners.
Slightly less than 6% (about 8,950) filed an objection with
the Assessor’s Office, but less than half of these (2.4%)
resulted in a formal meeting with a county assessor. From
those who were denied, ultimately 250-300 property
owners filed with the Board of Assessment Appeals.
While County Assessor Glennon has seen “more people
appealing lately,” the number of successful appeals
remains low, she says.
Although property assessments are done every five
years, they are also triggered when a property is sold
or title transferred, improvements made, or a property
subdivided.
This year, I consulted a Lowcountry property owner
in the process of an appeal. His assessment, triggered by
a change of property status, had significantly increased.
The new assessed value, he believed, was out of line with
the sales of neighborhood properties. But, the homeowner
lacked specific data to support his case.
According to the South Carolina tax law, “A taxpayer
is not required to use appraisals or expert witnesses in
the appeals process. However, it is incumbent upon a
taxpayer to prove his or her assertions. In questions of
valuation, a taxpayer cannot prevail without establishing
the valuation that he asserts.” (p. 26)
I provided this property owner with a detailed
comparative market analysis to establish an objective
basis for his contention of an incorrect valuation. As a
result, his appraisal was decreased more than $150,000
and he saved about $1600 in property taxes—less a small
consulting fee.
In the spring of next year, the Assessor’s Office will be
launching an “information campaign,” to alert property
owners of the pending countywide assessment and its
procedures. Value increases for properties assessed in 2005
cannot exceed 15%. If the increase is subject to this cap
(imposed by Article 25, Chapter 37, Title 12 of the SC
Code), the assessment notice must include both the fair
market value and the value as limited by the 15% cap.
This cap, however, is not applied to any additions or
improvements to the property, or if there is a transfer of
interest - as in the example above - within this five-year
period. Thus, a property transferred from one spouse to
another in 2010, even for a nominal sum, would be subject
to unrestricted appraisal at present fair market value.
That assessed value is the basis on which countywide
assessment would occur in 2011. Therefore, it would be
possible that the homeowner could see another increase
in valuation of up to 15%.
In preparing for the reassessment, property owners
may want to view the information recorded on their
specific property. Simply go to the County’s website
(www.charlestoncounty.org) and then click Property
Appraisals under GIS on the main page. The mapping
system allows the user to identify the property by address,
owner’s name, or parcel number.
As everyone knows, the real estate market has changed
since 2005. As a general point of reference, year-to-year
change in market values for residential properties since
2005 are shown in the figure below. These data are
based on single family detached homes sold through the
Charleston Multiple Listing Service.
For all but Isle of Palms, the greatest year-to-year
percentage decline occurred from 2008 to 2009 and all
5
communities (as well as the county) have shown increases
in the median sales price from last year to this (as of
9/20/10). The dramatic increase in median sales price on
Seabrook Island is also noteworthy and may be, in part,
due to the $31 million worth of amenities recently added
to that gated community.
The overall change in these specific tax districts and
the county from 2006 through 2010 (as of 9/20/10) are
show in the table below:
These data simply show overall trends. In order to
determine the market value of a specific property (or
to support evidence of an incorrect assessed value), a
fair valuation of a specific property requires specific
comparisons of similar properties sold recently with
adjustments made based on differences between the
comparable properties and the subject property. This can
be done through an appraisal or a comparative market
analysis.
James T. Sears (property@searspartners.com) is an
Accredited Buyer Representative, Realtor, and licensed
real estate broker with AgentOwned Realty. His consulting
group, Sears & Partners, provides real estate analysis and
services on a range of real estate matters, from residential
and commercial investments in the Lowcountry and Latin
America to property management to comparative market
home analysis or second opinions on home pricing and
marketing.
Marisa
October 1, 2010 7

Seabrooker represents
every year for the 30 year life span of the
Solar energy continued from cover
units.
in touch with local non-profits to inform “We estimate $10,000 per year in

Silver Haired Legislature

them about the opportunity,” says Paul. savings, but we’re hoping for $20,000,”
Camp St. Christopher was quick to smiled Paul, adding that not only will
jump aboard and even offered to pay needed funds be saved for the island
for one of the heating units, along with institution, it will also reduce the amount Provided by Sam Reed

absorbing the cost of expanding closets
and other construction needs. They
all knew that the most difficult part of
the process would be writing the grant,
but Paul jumped in with both feet and
helped the Camp through every step of
the process. One of Ned’s contributions
included putting in more than 40 hours
developing architectural drawings,
and the process even inspired one of
the camp’s naturalists to start his own
environmental consultation company.
“The process was inspiring,” said
Derek Duncan, former naturalist and
now managing director of Cherry Tree
Development consulting services. “We
set up an energy tracking program to
track our conservation efforts around
the camp, as well as started a bunch of
new camp programs. There are so many
hundreds of things you can do to lessen
your impact on the environment.”
When the approval for roughly
$140,000 for the solar hot water heater
project came through in late August, the
camp staff was ecstatic, and Paul didn’t
miss a beat. The sounds of hammers and
saws could be heard echoing throughout
camp early the next morning.
The systems themselves are simple and
incredibly efficient; in fact, their efficiency
rating sits around 91% and is often as high
as 95%. They work through the use of
copper panels, specially treated to appear
black and thereby absorb more energy,
and a heat exchanger. Non-potable water
heats in the solar panels on the roof and
once they hit the optimal temperature,
the water is circulated down through
a heat exchanger which heats up the
separate, potable water. The temperature
is maintained throughout the day and
the exchanger runs until it can no longer
efficiently exchange heat. In less than
one year, a single unit will save more than
$500, and Paul conservatively estimates
that the camp will save at least $10,000
of greenhouse gases released into the
atmosphere: up to 4,000 tons over the
next 30 years.
“We’re a unique place in that we are
part church, part environmental program
throughout the year,” said Ned. “We
wanted to embrace our image as good
stewards of the environment, and this
just made sense. Paul coming to us was
a God-send.”
Over the life of the solar units, Ned
expects more than 300,000 students and
camp visitors will be able to experience
the panels’ benefits and learn more about
environmental sustainability in the
process. The solar units will also be part
of the camp’s growing environmental
education programs, which range from
studies of Human Impact to a program
known as “Ort”, or “small morsel of food.”
Ort is used during camper meal times to
reduce the amount of food thrown away;
another lesson on lessening our impact
on the environment.
While the alternative energy grant to
the state was an admirable step toward
efficient and economical environmental
sustainability, Paul pointed out that
South Carolina still imports almost
95% of all of its energy, and the current
energy providers are doing little to
encourage more environmentally efficient
programs.
“North Carolina embraces solar power
with open arms,” said Paul, “as do more
than 30 other states. We need to become
more proactive.”
Camp St. Christopher is located at 2810
Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island.
For more information about the camp and
its programs, visit www.stchristopher.org.
For more information about Sustainable
Energy Solutions, visit www.sccleanenergy.
com or call 277-2090. Sustainable Energy
Systems is located at 1316 Briarfield Ave.,
on James Island.
S
eabrook Island resident Sam Reed, the
only representative from the barrier
islands, along with several other
seniors (age 60 or older), recently met in
the chambers of the South Carolina House
of Representatives in Columbia to finalize
recommended legislation for the upcoming
session of the South Carolina General
Assembly.
This group, known as the South
Carolina Silver Haired Legislature, was
created in 1999 by the South Carolina
General Assembly and signed into law by
then Governor James Hodges to identify
issues, concerns, and possible solutions for
problems faced by the citizens of South
Carolina, with special emphasis on issues
related to seniors. They were also to make
recommendations to the members of the
South Carolina General Assembly and the
Governor.
The group consists of 152 representatives
from throughout the state and meets every
September to formulate resolutions to be
presented. There are 10 caucuses across the
state, with the Trident Caucus representing
our section of the Lowcountry. The Trident
Caucus is made up of 16 representatives:
10 from Charleston County, four from
Berkeley County and two from Dorchester
County.
Among those resolutions recommended
for action were: (A) Freedom from liability,
beyond their insurance coverage, for licensed
volunteer drivers transporting seniors or
disabled persons; (B) Establishment of caps
on interest charged in consumer lending;
(C) Mandatory minimum (there are already
maximums) penalties for crimes of abuse,
neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults;
(D) Creation of affordable transportation
for seniors in order to prolong independent
in-home living: and (E) Allowance of a tax
credit for taxpayers providing in-home care
for a senior or disabled person.
The group also heard from four
members of the General Assembly and the
two candidates for Lieutenant Governor.
The office of the Lieutenant Governor is
responsible for the oversight of senior issues
in South Carolina.
An enlightening presentation was also
made by Dr. Debra Krotish, the director
of a relatively new program at both the
University of South Carolina and Clemson
University, known as “Senior Smart.” They
are working jointly to create technologically-
advanced apparatus for use by seniors to
enable outsiders to monitor behavior so as
to allow a senior to remain alone in his/her
home for as long as possible.

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8 October 1, 2010
A Mystery Plant ex-spleen-ation
W
e’ve had a fern for a Mystery Plant before
and it’s time for another one. Before we start,
though, here are a few notes on ferns.
Today, there are about 10,000 species of ferns found
all around the world. This number is actually quite a
reduction from the number of species that had evolved by
the middle of the Carboniferous Period some 300 million
years ago. At that time, ferns were truly extraordinary
plants and many species were large trees, quite different
from the situation now. Vast forests of giant ferns and
their relatives occurred over much of the world, especially
in what is now northern Europe and Asia as well as the
central and eastern parts of North America, and they
are in large part responsible for the development of
coal deposits present today. Nearly all of today’s ferns,
though, are herbs, and a few species like to climb. There
are still plenty of tree fern species, mostly in the Old
World tropics, and they form a very interesting, poorly-
understood group.
All ferns reproduce from spores, rather than producing
any flowers or seeds. (In Shakespeare’s time, and before
fern life cycles had been figured out, ferns themselves were
thought to be somewhat magical plants since they got
around without ever producing seeds.) Ferns’ spores, after
floating or drifting away from the parent plant and then
germinating, form tiny plants that we call “gametophytes”
which, in appearance, are very un-fernlike. Once they are
old enough, these gametophytes form sperm cells and
egg cells and after successful fertilizations, a new fern
plant will grow directly from the gametophyte. After
maturation, the new fern plant will produce its own crop
Answer: “Maidenhair spleenwort,” Asplenium trichomanes
By Dr. John Nelson
“mountain” counties) and is considered
rare. It loves the shade and likes to creep
along quietly on damp rocky places, often
below overhanging ledges and boulders.
Although some fern species are very picky
about the kinds of rock they grow on, our
mysterious little friend doesn’t seem to be
very particular, just as long as it’s rock. Its
fronds usually reach about five- or six- inches,
each with 15-20 or so egg-shaped, toothy
leaf divisions arising from a reddish-brown
leaf vein, or rachis. (A very similar and even
more widespread species in our area has a
midvein that is shiny black.) Fern-lovers will
be happy to know that our Mystery Plant is
easy to grow, and is available from a number
of retail suppliers, so don’t pull up any from
natural settings.
John Nelson is the curator of the Herbarium
of spores and the cycle begins anew; but enough botany.
at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of
Our mystery fern is actually a complex species exhibiting Biological Sciences. As a public service, the Herbarium offers
great variability. It occurs broadly throughout Europe free plant identifications. For more information on this
and North America, as well as eastern Asia, Australia, service, visit www.herbarium.org or call 803-777-8196.
and New Zealand. It can be
found in plenty of places in be well
Terminating toxins
the Blue Ridge Mountains
from Virginia to Georgia.
Here in South Carolina,
though, it is only present
in three counties (Oconee, By Mary White, Seabrook Island Wellness
W
Pickens, and Greenville, our e’ve heard that healthy living consists of participating in a frequent
exercise program combined with a well-balanced diet.  Some of us
are beginning to learn the value and importance of hydration as a
key component to this healthy living we hear of and seek.  But what do we know
about toxins?
Simply stated, a toxin is a poison that can affect our bodies via internal and
external sources.  They are a chemical reaction to either a natural or synthetic
source. In order to rid ourselves of toxins, we should first identify how we feel in
our body, in our mind, and in our emotions.  Second we need to understand that
there are many causes of toxins. For some, certain types of foods may have a toxic
affect.  When our food is not digested properly or thoroughly, the result can leave
our bodies toxic.  Alcohol, caffeine, smoking and being exposed to second-hand
smoke are also sources of toxins.
What about our thoughts? Is it possible to have thoughts that have a toxic effect
on our bodies, minds, and emotions? Yes!  You could be making yourself toxic just
from what you choose to take in from your external sources.  With free will, we
have a choice to change our thoughts from toxic-producing negatives to positives. 
We also have a choice to either take in negatives from our external environment or
shield ourselves from those toxic sources.  Then we can begin to eliminate toxins
in very simple, yet powerful ways such as drinking half your body weight in water,
perspiring due to a warm salt bath, exercise and breathing.  Long, deep breaths
calm your mind and emotions as you release toxic waste from your body and turn
negative thoughts, energy and performance into empowering positives! 
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A “palette”able option for local artists
Seabrook Art Guild open to all islanders
by Kristin Hackler

“E
very day painting is like a day in
heaven,” said artist Mark Horton
as he set up his easel for a quick
painting demonstration for the Seabrook
Island Art Guild during their September
meeting. Mark, a graphic designer
specializing in movie posters for 18 years,
finally stepped away from his computer and
picked up a paint brush more than seven
years ago and he hasn’t looked back. Today
he spends much of his time traveling and
working on plein air paintings. During
the September meeting, Mark regaled the
Art Guild members with stories of his
most recent trip to the Italian countryside,
passing out examples of small landscapes he
had brushed together in less than an hour
as he described the beauty of the ancient
Chianti region.
The Art Guild invited Mark to speak
during their monthly meeting, and it wasn’t
just because many of the members have a
soft spot for young, handsome artists; he’s
also the co-owner of Horton Hays Gallery
downtown and an excellent instructional
painter.
Mark is just one of a long line of artists
from whom Seabrook Art Guild members
have had the chance to learn. Started more
than five years ago by Seabrookers Colleen
Wiessmann and Laura Todd, the Seabrook
Art Guild is pleasantly unique in that it
invites artists and art enthusiasts from
across the sea islands, not just Seabrook, to
become members.
“We have an artist from Johns Island
who has sold many of her paintings during
our shows,” said Colleen. “We don’t care Artist Mark Horton gives a quick painting demonstration to the Seabrook Island Art Guild.
if you’re from Kiawah, Seabrook or Johns
Island, all are welcome.” LeFevre, on Thursday, October 7, and the Freshfields Fall
And with 65 members, the Seabrook Art Guild is growing Festival, during which works by Guild members will be on
more every year. display and for sale on Saturday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. and Sunday, October 10, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. On
“We’re a true ‘guild’,” explained Laura, “not a club. We’re a
Tuesday, November 9, the Guild will host an “Art Swap” at the
teaching guild for both beginners and advanced artists. Some
Seabrook Lake House at 3:30 p.m. Artists are invited to bring
members don’t even do art; they’re just interested in learning.”
any of their unused or old equipment and swap it out for items
Nationally renowned watercolor artist Mary White was they can use. During the swap, donations of material will be
the first artist to lead a workshop for the guild, and she kindly taken in order to give to other aspiring artists and to local public
donated the funds raised for her event back to the Guild in schools.
order to give them seed money to launch their program. This
year, featured speakers and workshop leaders include artists The Seabrook Art Guild meets on the third Tuesday of every
Rick Reinert, William Jameson and Jennifer Smith Rogers, month in the Seabrook Lake House at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome
among others. to attend. For more information, visit www.seabrookartguild.
Upcoming events for the Guild include the launch of the com, or call Colleen Wiessmann at 768-9837 or email her at
Guild’s art education classes, as led by Guild member Bob colleenwiessmann@yahoo.com.
October 1
Saturday, October 2
Preservation Tech Tours at Drayton Hall
Participants will be treated to a behind-the-
scenes exploration of the house, examining
construction details, architectural elements,
materials, and past and current preservation
efforts to reveal a layer of the site’s history
that is rarely shown in such depth. The tour
will include areas normally closed to visitors.
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To purchase tickets,
contact Amber Clawson at amber_clawson@
draytonhall.org or 769-2608.
Auction at Family Thrift & Consignment
Every Saturday night at Family Thrift
& Consignment, located just past the
intersection of 17 and Main road. Furniture,
household items, antiques and treasures for
every taste. Preview begins at 6 p.m. and
auction starts at 7 p.m. 195 Main Road,
Johns Island. 475-8346 or 323-0721.
Legare Farms’ Pumpkin Patch and Maze
Open every weekend October 2 - October
30. Build your own scarecrow, hayrides,
horse rides, feed the farm animals, pick your
pumpkins, solve the giant myrtle maze,
Fossil Mine, Legare Farms products, and
concession stands. For more info, call 559-
0788 or visit www.legarefarms.net.
Monday, October 4
National Fire Prevention Week
October 4 - October 9
Island Connection Calendar
 Tuesday, October 5
Foreign Affairs forum: Ambassador Peter
DeShazo
DeShazo will speak on the Bolivian
“revolution” of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez
and the implications for the United States
in the Emerald Room of the Charleston
Marriott, located at 170 Lockwood Blvd.
Hosted by the Charleston Foreign Affairs
Forum. Social hour begins at 5:15 and the
lecture begins at 6 p.m. $15. For more info,
visit www.charlestonfaf.org.
Charleston County Bookmobile
The Charleston County Bookmobile will be
at Freshfields Village the first and third
Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.  The Bookmobile will be parked
Wednesday, October 6
Meet the author: David Fuller
David Fuller, author of The Angel Oak, a
true story set in 1945 about two German
soldiers imprisoned in West Ashley who
attempted to escape through the sea islands,
will host a discussion and book signing
at The Sandcastle on Kiawah Island from
2 to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served. RSVP
by Oct. 1 by contacting The Sandcastle at
sandcastle@kica.us or 768-3875.
Friday, October 8
Seabrook Island Garden Club  memorial at the African-American cemetery,
Randy Howie from Hyams Nursery will
discuss “How to Plant, Grow and Enjoy
 THAT Big Book Sale
Hosted by the Friends of the Library at the
Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street,
downtown Charleston. The sale will be open
to the public on Friday from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All books are
half price on Sunday. Don’t forget to bring
a bag! For more info, visit www.ccpl.org or
call 805-6978.
St. Johns FD Fire Prevention Festival
October 8 & 9. St. Johns Fire Department
will have equipment on display at the Johns
Island Piggly Wiggly (at Maybank and
Bohicket Roads) between 6 and 8 p.m.  For
the kids there will be an inflatable slide
and hot dogs for everyone. On Saturday,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Johns will have
Saturday, October 9
Speak with Sheheen at Wadmalaw
Community Center
Senator Sheheen will be at the Wadmalaw
Island Community Center staring at 4 p.m.
to conduct a question and answer session/
meet and greet with the public. For more
info, contact Bertha Smalls-Middleton
at 718-1678. The Community Center is
located at 5605 Katy Hill Rd, Wadmalaw
Island.
Dedication of the African-American
Memorial at Drayton Hall  A one night only event with live music
Drayton Hall will dedicate a newly created
known as A Sacred Place. 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. Free with paid admission; seating
Make Your Own Hula Hoop Class at the
Craft CoveHula hoop party! Make your
own custom hoop from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
at the Turtles’ Nest Craft Cove on Kiawah
Island. Space is limited so register by calling
at 843.768.6001. Recommended ages are 5
and up.
Monday, October 11
Columbus Day
Thursday, October 14
Ballet Unplugged Live!
courtesy of CSO Concert Master Yuriy
Bekker & an all star lineup of CSO
musicians live, on stage and unplugged!
Enjoy an evening of four powerful ballets
October 14
Tickets are $20 - $45 and may be purchased
through www.charlestonballet.org.
Kiawah Arts Series: The Michelle Amato
Quintet 
Michelle Amato is a dynamic vocalist
performing traditional, contemporary and
Brazilian jazz. She will be performing with
her band at 7:30 p.m. at the Turtle Point
Clubhouse.  Presented by the Town of
Kiawah Island Arts Council. Tickets for
Kiawah residents available on Sept. 27,
2010. Public tickets available Sept. 30,
2010. This performance is free and open
to the public. Tickets may be picked up at
Kiawah Town Hall, 21 Beachwalker Drive.
For more info, call 768-9166 or visit www.
kiawahisland.org.

Gardening by the Moon behind Hege’s and Java Java. For more info,
call Guest Services at 768-6491.
Meet the Candidates: County Council
From the Farmers’ Almanac
District 9
October 2010 Kiawah Property Owners Group (KPOG)
1st-2nd Best Planting Days For Fall Potatoes, Turnips, Onions, Carrots, Beets, invites residents of both Kiawah and
And Other Root Crops Where Climate Is Suitable. Also Plant Seedbeds, Flower Seabrook to attend a Meet the Candidates
Gardens.
forum at the Kiawah Sandcastle from 7 p.m.
3rd-6th Grub Out Weeds, Briars, And Other Plant Pests. to 9 p.m. Both Democratic candidate Amy
7th-9th Favorable Days For Planting Beans, Peas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes,
Fabri and Republican candidate Joe Qualey
And Other Above Ground Crops In Southern Florida, Texas, And California.
will be in attendance. For more info, call
Fine For Sowing Grains, Hay, And Forage Crops. Plant Flowers.
Greg Vanderwerker at 768-2574.
10th-11th Good Days For Planting Above Ground Crops And Leafy Vegetables
Such As Lettuce, Cabbage, Kale, And Celery Where Climate Is Suitable. Start
Seedbeds. Johns Island R egional Library
12th-13th Do Clearing And Plowing, But No Planting. 3531 Maybank Highway
14th-16th Plant Tomatoes, Peas, Beans And Other Above Ground Crops, Indoors 559-1945
In The North, Outdoors In Lower South.
Hours:
Copyright Farmers’ Almanac 2010, www.farmersalmanac.com
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Branch: John’s Island Regional
Month: October 2010
Branch: John’s Island Regional
Month: October 2010
Wee Reads (under 24 months with adult)
Mondays, October 4, 11, 18, 25
page
our Native Camellias”.  Live Oak Room at
The Lake House. Refreshments served at 9
a.m., and the meeting begins at 9:30 a.m.
CSO 75th anniversary concert
7:30 p.m. at the Gaillard Auditorium (77
Calhoun St.). Featuring musicians of the
Charleston Symphony Orchestra conducted
by Maestro Stuart Malina with the CSO
Chorus, CSO Spiritual Ensemble, and
the College of Charleston Concert Choir.
Tickets range from $75 for the Dress Circle
(champagne reception) to $15 for student
tickets. To purchase, call (800) 745-3000 or
visit www.ticketmaster.com.
into folders, and creating a contact list.  Comedy. “‘Dysfunction, dreams, warfare,
Completion of Internet Basics (or previous
experience) is suggested. Please note
longer class time.
Internet Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, October 19 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
An introduction to the Internet, focusing
on the World Wide Web, using Internet
Explorer. Provides an overview of how
the Internet is structured and introduces
searching on the World Wide Web.
Prerequisite: Some experience using a
mouse will be helpful.
Keyboard Basics (adults/young adults)
equipment on display in conjunction with
Freshfield’s Farmers Market along with other
children’s activities.  Charleston Sottile Theatre. 7:30 p.m.
30th Annual Taste of Charleston
October 8 – 10. Featuring some of the
Lowcountry’s finest, nationally recognized
chefs as well as their creations. The event
also features an Iron Chef competition,
wine and beer classes, an art walk and live
music. For more info, please visit www.
charlestonrestaurantassociation.com or call
(843) 577-4030.
murder, the thirst for love. The Cruel Life
is one man’s search for meaning amid the
turmoil of modern life.” Copies of the
book will be available for sale and signing
by the author.
Saturday Movie Matinee: Prince Of
Persia: The Sands Of Time (all ages)
Saturday, October 9 at 2 p.m.
Rated PG-13, 116 minutes. Sponsored by
The UPS Store, 3575 Maybank Highway,
John’s Island.
Campfire Stories at the Library
(11 years and younger)
for the general public is limited. For details,
with music from Brahms, Schubert
please contact Natalie Baker at natalie_ and Vaughn Williams at the College of
baker@draytonhall.org or 769-2638.
Silly Band Trading at the Craft Cove
Attention all you silly band enthusiasts! All
are welcome to join us in the Turtles’ Nest
Craft Cove on Kiawah Island for our first
silly band trading event. 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.
No reservations required. For more info,
visit www.kiawahrecreation.com or call the
Heron Park Nature Center at 768-6001.
king’s palace. Please note the extended
time of this meeting and plan your ride
accordingly.
Book Explorers – Preschool Book Club
(ages 3 to 6 years old)
Friday, October 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Each month the Book Explorers read a
book and do activities to go along with
the book. This is a fun way to build those
Early Literacy Skills!
A Wii Bit of Fun! (Ages 6 to 12 yrs old)
Saturday, October 30 from 3 – 4 p.m.
It’s the last Saturday of the month and
that means it is time to play some Wii

at 10:30 a.m.
 
Time for Twos (2 – 3 yrs. old with adult)
Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26
at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3 – 6 years)
a
Tuesday, October 12 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Basic orientation to using the computer
keyboard. Learn to be a more efficient
keyboarder. General instruction and
hands-on practice. No computer
experience is necessary.
Saturday, October 16 from 3 - 4 p.m. games! Join us for a full hour of bowling,
Bring your sleeping bag or your favorite tennis and more!
blanket, your stuffed animals and best
friends to the library for stories, S’mores, Displays
and a “real” campfire!
Pottery Exhibit
Sea Islands Book Club (adults) October 1 - 31

Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 *All computer classes are free. For more Tuesday, October 19 at 2 p.m. John’s Island ceramic artist Mary
at 10:30 a.m. information please call 559-1945 and ask Join the discussion of The Memory Nicholson will display a selection of her
  for the Reference Department. Class space is Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards. art pottery. She creates one-of-a-kind and
Ta k e

Saturday Family Storytime (all ages) available for 8 participants per session. In a tale spanning twenty-five years, a limited edition pieces on a potter’s wheel.
Saturdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 doctor delivers his newborn twins during For the second consecutive year, she
at 11:00 a.m.  Children’s Movie: Spirit: Stallion of the a snowstorm and, rashly deciding to has had a pottery piece chosen to travel
Cimarron (11 years and younger) protect his wife from their baby daughter’s around the state in the South Carolina
Computer Basics (adults/young adults) Saturday, October 2 at 3 p.m. affliction with Down Syndrome, turns Palmetto Hands Traveling Exhibition.
Tuesday, October 5 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Rated G; 82 minutes. her over to a nurse, who secretly raises For more information, visit www.ellis-
This class provides a basic introduction the child. Copies of the book may be nicholsongallery.com.
to the personal computer and its parts. Club Anime! (ages 12 -19) obtained from the Reference Desk for
Learn how to use the mouse and navigate Thursday, October 7 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. check out while supplies last. Painting Exhibit
the computer screen. There is time Answer the Otaku Trivia question October 1 - 31
for hands-on practice. No computer correctly and win a prize! We will then Club Anime! (ages 12 -19) Self-taught local artist Jeffrey Hair paints
experience is necessary. view episodes of Hetalia Axis Powers. Saturday, October 23 from 3 - 5:15 p.m. scenes inspired by growing up in the
Pocky will be served. Let’s watch a Japanese movie! Being lowcountry and by traveling. His style of
Email Basics (adults/young adults) the king’s food taster is no easy task for painting incorporates the use of bright
Tuesday, October 26 Meet the Author and Book Signing: Shinnojo who is a low ranked samurai colors and an expressionist flair to convey
from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chris Cali (adults) in Yoji Yamada’s classic tale of Love and his impressions.
Learn how to send, receive, reply, and Saturday, October 9 at 11 a.m. Honor. Shinnojo would much rather
forward e-mail messages with a Yahoo Join us for an afternoon with local author open up a dojo to teach the local children
training account.  Practice opening and Chris Cali as he discusses his novel, The the art of combat, but his plans are
saving attachments, organizing messages Cruel Life: Adventures in the Modern permanently halted one fateful day at the
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What’s shakin’
at the Exchange Club?
By Sam Reed
S
tate representative and candidate for the U. S. congress Tim
Scott was the featured speaker at the recent September meeting
of the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club. Scott spoke of the
need to change the strong federal government influence in our lives,
and his talk was followed by a lively question and answer session.
The Club’s October meetings include a golf/tennis outing and
a report from the Charleston Library Society. In November, the
Club will sponsor a cruise on the “Island Breeze” and dinner at the
Bohicket Marina, as well as a talk by General Rosa, the president of
The Citadel. Interesting speakers and programs are scheduled for
the next several months.
In National Exchange Club news, Margie Miller of Folly Beach was
recently installed as president of the National Exchange Club at the
annual meeting held in LaQuinta, California. Principals of local area
high schools have been contacted to plan for “Youth of the Month”
awards, which will be given by the Club over the next few months.
For more information or to learn how you can join the Kiawah-
Seabrook Exchange Club, contact Sam Reed at 243-0760 or email
slreed729@aol.com.
www.islandconnectionnews.com
October 1, 2010
Save a seed, save a Redbay
Seed collection help needed to preserve
native Redbay trees
By Sarah Ernst
I
n 2001,  a  few tiny beetles about  the size of Lincoln’s nose on a penny  arrived in a shipping crate
in Savannah, Georgia, and these little tagalongs carried with them their own deadly hitchhiker: a
fungal disease called Laurel Wilt.  In 2007, the beetles and disease arrived on Kiawah Island and
began infecting our native Redbay trees.  The Redbay is a common understory tree of the southern coastal
ecosystem and provides a rich crop of berries every fall for wildlife –particularly for migrating songbirds
- but it is best known as the only host plant for the caterpillar of the Palamedes Swallowtail butterfly, the
large black and yellow butterflies that flutter around island flowers from spring to fall. 
Laurel Wilt is fatal and there is currently no way to prevent its spread or to heal infected trees.  Today,
dead Redbay trees can be found from the far west end to the far east end of the island, from the dunes to
the marsh edges and from the middle of a golf course to the vegetated roadsides.  In the next few years,
we can expect to join our southern neighbors of Hilton Head and Fripp Island in the near complete, or
possibly complete, loss of our Redbays.
Before this happens, the Kiawah Island Nature Program is working with the USDA Forest Service’s
National Seed Laboratory to begin a seed collection program to preserve the genetic diversity of the Kiawah
Redbays that have survived thus far.  While seed collection doesn’t put an end to the lethal spread of laurel
wilt, we hope that seed collection will provide more options to scientists attempting to restore the Redbay
in the future. 
The Kiawah Nature Program recently hosted a volunteer day to
sample different locations across the island. Participants brought their
binoculars along as they followed Naturalists who pointed out birds and
other wildlife while collecting the seeds of our existing Redbays.  If
you’ve missed this event, it’s not too late to help by collecting seeds
in your own time. Seeds from Johns Island, Seabrook, and Kiawah
are all welcome, particularly from healthy trees adjacent to dead
trees, in the hopes that the tree may have some resistance against
Laurel Wilt. Contact the Heron Park Nature Center for more
information at 768-6001. Sarah Ernst is a naturalist with the
Heron Park Nature Center on Kiawah Island.
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KIAWAH ISLAND RECREATION: October 1 - October 15
For more details and reservations for the following activities, including times for Nature Tours, please visit www.kiawahrecreation.com or call the Heron
Park Nature Center at 768-6001. All activities are open to the public. Please remember that Night Heron Pool is for Resort Guests and Governors’ Club
Members only. Thank you for your cooperation. *Nature Tours available daily. Times are tide dependant.
Friday, October 1
Kamp Kiawah: Goin’ On a Gator
Hunt. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; ages 3-11
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kiawah Book Exchange:
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tot Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Family Craft: Tye Dye:
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ladies’ Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Wizards &
Witches: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; ages 5-11.
Saturday, October 2
Kamp Kiawah: A Pirate’s Life For Me.
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; ages 3-11
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kiawah Book Exchange:
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Silly Band Trading: 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.
Family Craft: Tye Dye:
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Soccer: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Sanctuary Splash
Bash: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; ages 5-11.
Sunday, October 3
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Monday, October 4
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, October 5
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kiawah Book Exchange:
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, October 6
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kiawah Book Exchange: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ladies’ Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Family Craft: Mosaic Mania:
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Soccer: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 7
Kamp Kiawah: The Sky’s The Limit.
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; ages 3-11
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Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kiawah Island Book Exchange:
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Family Craft: Tye Dye:
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, October 8
Columbus Day Weekend
Kamp Kiawah: Spy Search:
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; ages 3-11
Kiawah Island Book Exchange: 8:30
a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tot Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Family Craft: Tye Dye:
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball:
Kamp Kiawah KNO: The Un-Birthday
Party. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; ages 5-11.
Saturday, October 9
Kamp Kiawah: A Pirate’s Life For Me.
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; ages 3-11
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kiawah Island Book Exchange: 8:30
a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Silly Band Trading: 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.
Family Craft: Tye Dye:
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Soccer: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Make Your Own Hula Hoop Class:
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Sanctuary Splash
Bash. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; ages 5-11.
Sunday, October 10
Kamp Kiawah: The Sky’s the Limit.
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; ages 3-11
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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Monday, October 11
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, October 12
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kiawah Island Book Exchange:
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kiawah Island Book Exchange: 8:30
a.m. – 4 p.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Family Craft: Mosaic Mania:
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Soccer: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 14
Kamp Kiawah: The Sky’s The Limit.
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; ages 3-11
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Family Craft: Tye Dye:
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, October 15
Kamp Kiawah: Goin’ On a Gator Hunt.
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; ages 3-11
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kiawah Island Book Exchange:
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tot Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Craft Cove: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Family Craft: Stepping Stones:
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ladies’ Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Wizards &
Witches: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; ages 5-11.
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Free musical performances presented by the Kiawah Island Arts Council
The Town of Kiawah Island and the
Kiawah Island Arts Council are continuing
their impressive lineup of exceptional artistic
performances throughout the fall season. This
October, enjoy both jazz and classical music
from internationally acclaimed artists,
including a special performance by Russian
classical pianist, Konstantin Soukhovetski.
All performances are free and open to the
public. See show descriptions below for
times, location and ticket availability. All
tickets may be picked up at the Visitor’s
Center at Kiawah Island Town Hall. For
more information, call 768-9166 or visit
www.kiawahisland.org.
 The Michelle A mato Quintet  Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 14, at the Turtle
Point Clubhouse
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
 Michelle Amato is a dynamic vocalist
performing traditional, contemporary
and Brazilian jazz.  She has performed
and recorded with many famous artists
including Liza Minelli,  Al Green,  Jon
Secada,  and  Donna Summer.  She has
also performed with world renowned
composer   Yanni  during his 2003-2004  will be one of the finest young flutists
Ethnicity tour,  and her  solo work can be
heard on both the CD of that tour and
on the “ Yanni Live” DVD.   Michelle
has been a featured soloist with the
Arts on the Islands
by Stephanie Braswell
Memphis Symphony, The South Florida
Pops, the Baton Rouge Symphony, The
Florida West Coast Symphony and the
Orlando Philharmonic.  She received her
Master’s Degree from the University of
Miami School of Music and she currently
teaches at the University of North
Florida.  Tickets are available to Kiawah
Island property owners on September
27, 2010, and to the general public on
September 30, 2010, at Kiawah Town
Hall.
Gaubert Vivant! Flute and Piano  Our Saviour   Prior to entering The Juilliard School
Concert
Friday, October 22,  at Church of
Our Saviour
Two world class musicians will be
performing the life works of Philippe
Gaubert at the Church of Our Saviour.  and drama.”  His program, “From
Philippe Gaubert was the father of
French flute music, a virtuoso flutist,
composer, conductor and leading teacher
in Paris. This performance will follow
the same concert format as the 2010-
2011 International Tour from Paris to
celebrate the works of Gaubert.  Featured
in France today, who was commissioned
by Gaubert’s family. Nicholas Duchamp,
who has served as principal flutist for the
French National Opera, will be playing
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on Gaubert’s original solid silver 1874 and Ravel. This season marks Mr.
flute. He will be joined by American Soukhovetski’s debuts with the Erie
pianist Barbera McKenzie, who studied Philharmonic, the Houston Symphony
at the famous Peabody Conservatory and The Manchester Music Festival
of Johns Hopkins University. Tickets Orchestra of Vermont, as well as his
are available to Kiawah Island property recital debut at London’s Wigmore
owners on October 5, and to the general Hall. Soukhovetski will return later this
public on October 8 at Kiawah Town season to perform with Johannesburg
Hall. Philharmonic, South Africa; KwaZulu-
Natal Philharmonic, South Africa;
Konstantin Soukhovetski, “From Austin Symphony, MN; and the
Serenity to Eternity ” Asheville Symphony, NC, as well as to
Thursday, October 28, at Church of The Kennedy Center with Biava Quartet.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and earning his AD, BM and MM
Konstantin Soukhovetski, a classical degrees, Soukhovetski studied at the
pianist, is rapidly earning a reputation Moscow Central Special Music School
as a “young pianist who captivates” with under the auspices of Moscow State
his “distinctive lyricism”, “immaculate Conservatory with Anatoly Ryabov. In
technique” and “vigor…refinement… 2003, Soukhovetski received the Arthur
Rubinstein Prize. Tickets are available
Serenity to Eternity,” will feature to Kiawah Island property owners on
captivating works by Chopin, Mozart, October 11, and to the general public on
Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, October 14 at Kiawah Town Hall. 
Seabrook Island Storage
Announcement
All items at the storage slips/bays at the Seabrook Island Club
MUST BE RE-REGISTERED by October 1, 2010
or they will be sold or disposed of. 
Please contact Engineering at (843) 768-7545 or by e-mail at
jwilcox@discoverseabrook.com to obtain a new form.
Tide C h a r t
O c t obe r 1 - O c t obe r 14
Date High Tide Low Tide
Oct 1 1:59am/2:38pm 8:10pm/9:07pm
Oct 2 3:09am/3:46pm 9:18pm/10:11pm
Oct 3 4:18am/4:50pm 10:26pm/11:11pm
Oct 4 5:23am/5:50pm 11:30am
Oct 5 6:23am/6:45pm 12:06am/12:30pm
Oct 6 7:19am/7:38pm 12:58am/1:27pm
Oct 7 8:13am/8:29pm 1:48am/2:21pm
Oct 8 9:05am/9:19pm 2:36am/3:14pm
Oct 9 9:56am/10:08pm 3:24am/4:05pm
Oct 10 10:47am/10:57pm 4:12am/4:57pm
Oct 11 11:40am/11:48pm 5:01am/5:49pm
Oct 12 12:34pm 5:51am/6:42pm
Oct 13 12:41pm/1:29pm 6:44am/7:37pm
Oct 14 1:37pm/2:26pm 7:40am/8:33pm
Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense
Source: saltwatertides.com
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Zero to seventeen in six months:

Horseback riding on the beach

by Lynda Fox
Part 1: Lefty which to learn. Although he enjoys trotting and cantering,
“I’d like to ride a horse on the beach,” I announced to his favorite gait is the walk.
the Seabrook Island Equestrian Center receptionist. “And,” Lefty and I went on many Scenic Walking Trail Rides
I proudly added, “I’m experienced. I’ve ridden a horse at together. It’s a peaceful, relaxing way to enjoy riding while
least a dozen times in my 60+ years of life.” I thought back seeing lovely aspects of Seabrook Island that you wouldn’t
to my one and only lesson as a teenager. I remember it otherwise see.
well. The trail guide had plainly said “Just stay on!” Good Eventually I was ready to canter for the first time.
lesson! Inexplicably, when riding Western style (large saddle with
Gwen looked up at me and smiled, a wonderful genuine saddle horn), cantering is called loping, although it’s the
same gait. Go figure!

Photo by Gwen Crouch

smile I’d come to know well over the months. She was
polite and friendly, but skeptical about my abilities. “Our As always, Charles made safety the number one priority.
beach rides are for people who are very experienced and I asked Lefty to canter and he did, taking off in a smooth,
who are able to control a horse while cantering in an even gait. As the adrenaline surge hit me, all my training
open environment.” I knew that cantering is similar to flew out of my head and I became a rag doll. I felt like the
galloping, but slower, only up to 17 mph. That’s about 2/3 classic picture of the bronco-bustin’ cowboy, bouncing into
of the Seabrook Island speed limit. I’d never cantered, but Lynda Fox with Lefty. the air and back down again. I almost shouted “Yee-hah!”
it didn’t sound very fast or difficult to me. “Stop!” shouted Charles. Lefty immediately complied
relationship to one another. I bobbed around like a cork
Gwen and I finally agreed that I would take a lesson first in the surf. Fortunately, Lefty is a very tolerant horse and as I pulled back on his reins. Cantering is definitely not
and let the outcome decide if I was ready for a beach ride. was not unduly disturbed by my lack of skill as I struggled supposed to include an airborne component! I guessed
My lesson was with Charles Hairfield, manager of to get it right. correctly that I still wasn’t ready for a beach ride.
the Seabrook Island Equestrian Center and 2009 South Charles was patient and encouraging. He not only gave The next several lessons all ended with what I came to
Carolina Trainer of the Year. My horse was Lefty, a good instructions, but also praise when my bobbing came to think of as “the magic seven seconds.” The lessons started
looking and sweet-tempered horse. I rode English style somewhat coincide with Lefty’s movements. Clearly I was with walking, followed by a lot of trotting. That’s thrilling
(small saddle with no saddle horn). Although there were not ready for a beach ride, but I was hooked on horseback stuff in and of itself! But near the end of each class, we
mounting blocks (steps to stand on to help you get on the riding. cantered for about seven seconds. It’s magical. Seventeen
horse), I just hoisted my left leg up and into the stirrup. miles per hour feels like a hundred. It’s like being part of
Horseback riding is one of those things I had never been the horse and, together, flying with the wind.
Wow! I was impressive already!
able to pursue previously. It requires time, money, and
Unfortunately, my impressiveness was short-lived. proximity to an equestrian center. I was on my way to riding on the beach!
In the ring, Charles directed me to trot. With my “vast Watch for Part 2: Maggie in the next issue of
As my weekly lessons continued, I started using the
experience” I knew that, because trotting is a bouncy gait, The Island Connection.
mounting blocks. Everyone uses them. After all, why waste
I was supposed to “post.” That means you go up and down Note: Seabrook Island Equestrian Center is open to everyone.
a lot of energy just getting on the horse?
once every time the horse’s back goes up and down twice. It offers Scenic Walking Trail Rides (no experience necessary),
How hard can it be? Over the months I developed more than riding skills; I
developed a rapport with Lefty. When I rode well and gave Advanced Trail Rides, Advanced Beach Rides, Parent-Led
Unfortunately, timing is everything and I apparently Pony Rides, and lessons. To start your equestrian adventure, call
him clear signals, he relaxed and we became a wonderful
had nothing! My posting and Lefty’s trotting bore little Gwen at 768-7541 for information and reservations.
team, having fun together. Lefty is the perfect horse on
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Pet Helpers is located at
1447 Folly Rd, James Island
Hours: Mon – Fri from 11am – 6pm
Sat from 11am - 5pm.
Closed: Sundays and Holidays
Virginia and Caroline are two
six-year-old sisters.  They are Basset
Hound/Corgi mixes, and both sport
a Dachshund-like face.  These sisters
have lived their lives together and
are easy going.  They were with their
adopted owners for five years, but were
recently returned to Pet Helpers due
to the health of their owner.  They get
along well with other dogs of any size,
but it is obvious that their number one
friend is each other.  They would make
wonderful pets for a family with older
kids, as their energy levels are definitely
Sir Wando not those of puppies.  placed under a hurricane warning or
Sir Wando is one of our resident Virginia and Caroline
Cattins.  He is a teenage cat: too
young to join the adult cats in the cat
colonies, but too old to be considered
a kitten, which are often the first
adopted out of the shelter.  He is a
6-month-old black cat.  His acrobatics
are amazing, and he loves to climb
up the bars in his cage, pawing at any
passersby.  You can often find him
wrapped up in his pillow case, playing
hide and seek with the other Cattins.  calendar days per any seven-day period.
Call Pet Helpers at 795-1110. Adoption fees: $125 cats & dogs (6 mo. or
younger), $100 for 6 mo. or older. $55 for rabbits. Includes spaying/neutering, shots,
heartworm check, leukemia check, deworming, microchip, collar and tag.
Visit www.pethelpers.org.
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Being shellfish? Abalone …
Oyster and clam season opens Oct 1
provided by the SC Dept. of Natural Resources
O
yster and clam seasons will
remain open through May 15,
2011, unless conditions warrant
extending or shortening the seasons.
Season dates apply to both recreational
and commercial shellfish harvesting.
Shellfish harvesters may begin gathering
oysters and clams in designated areas
one-half hour before official sunrise until
one-half hour after official sundown.
Harvesters should be aware the S.C.
Department of Health and Environmental
Control (DHEC) will close shellfish beds
by specific coastal county if an area is
other significant rain event. Fishers are
encouraged to check the status of shellfish
bed closures by calling 1-800-285-1618.
Recreational harvesters must have a
saltwater fishing license ($10 for residents,
$35 for non-residents).   The recreational
limit is two U.S. bushels of oysters and
one-half bushel of clams in any one day.
No person may gather more than one
personal limit of shellfish on more than two
There is a maximum possession limit of
three personal limits per boat or vehicle
or boat and vehicle combination. Clams
must be at least 1 inch in thickness.
October 1, 2010
Recreational harvesters should obtain
updated Public Shellfish Ground maps
at the beginning of each season as
boundaries may be modified from time to
time or areas previously open to harvest
may have been closed due to pollution.
Maps, listed by county, for these areas are
downloadable off DNR’s website at www.
dnr.sc.gov/marine/shellfish/pubshell.
html, or may be obtained by calling
953-9854.
The public is reminded that 16
oyster shell recycling drop-off locations
are located in coastal counties, and
collection sites can be found online at
saltwaterfishing.sc.gov/oyster.html. Every
shell that is recycled locally is cycled back
into the estuarine environment and helps
to restore shellfish grounds in coastal
South Carolina.
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St. Johns shows they care

By Kristin Hackler

M
ore than 30 students and nine volunteers from the City of Charleston staff
showed up bright and early in the courtyard at St. Johns High School on
Tuesday, September 14, for Trident United Way’s annual Day of Caring. The
Day of Caring, which is geared toward encouraging area employees to “skip” work for
a day and participate in helping their community, was supported by more than 7,000
volunteers in the tri-county area this year and brought more than $1 million in labor
and supplies to local non-profits in a single day.
At St. Johns High School, the focus was on creating a Memorial Garden for students
Jesus Villa and Roman Slothower, both students who died in fatal car accidents this past
summer. The school expects to add the names of other students and teachers who have
passed away over the years to the garden’s wall, but hope they don’t have to add more
any time soon.
Aimee Lassor, Student Support Specialist for Communities in Schools at St. Johns,
coordinated the day’s efforts and the project was almost entirely complete by the end of
the day. The Memorial Garden was a true multi-disciplinary effort, with the Geometry
class drawing the half-moon shape of the garden the day before and the Carpentry
class building benches and created the garden’s brick
circumference. The Science class researched native plants
for the landscaping and chose monkey grass, Mexican
petunias, camellias, lantanas, and trumpet creeper to
adorn the semi-circular beds, and the Art class built an
arch out of rebar to support the climbing plants. The
arch, which had previously been displayed during the
school’s 9/11 ceremony, was built out of rebar in respect
for the ruins of the Twin Towers, and they hope that the
raw metal will soon be covered by bright, living vines.
Finally, the Special Education classes will be assigned to
maintaining the garden throughout the year.
Special thanks for helping to accomplish this year’s
project go to Palmetto Pride for the grant money to install
the garden, and the St. Johns Interact Club for their help
throughout the process.

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 Gardens for gardeners
Tour the gardens of historic
Mazyck Wraggborrough
Provided by the Charleston Horticultural Society

T
he Charleston Horticultural Society welcomes gardeners and garden enthusiasts
alike to their annual fall Gardens for Gardeners Tour on Sunday, October 3.
This year, the focus will be Charleston’s gorgeous Garden District, also known
as Mazyck Wraggborrough. Located downtown, the area is off the beaten path and is
largely undiscovered.  Founded in the late 1700s, Mazyck Wraggborrough was popular
for wealthy families seeking suburban living. Nestled among the colonial and antebellum
homes is a diverse collection of gardens and garden styles.  The tour will visit eight to 10
private gardens, including the acclaimed parterre at the Joseph Aiken Mansion.
The tour will begin at noon and wrap up at 4 p.m. Tickets are $45 general
admission/$25 for Horticultural Society members. Advance purchase tickets available
by calling 579-9922. Tickets the day of the event can be purchased at Charleston Visitors
Center, 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 20403.
The fall Gardens for Gardeners Tour is incredibly important to the mission and fundraising
efforts of the Charleston Horticultural Society.   Through our tour efforts we are able to
provide resources, education and inspiration to the Lowcountry community -- an incredibly
important part of the CHS mission.

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Whines and wines Local businesses show

at Dogtoberfest they care
By Jessica Richardson Blackbaud, 2nd Presbyterian Church
All dogs and their owners are invited to the fourth annual Dogtoberfest at the volunteer at Rural Mission for Day of Caring
Freshfields Village green on Saturday, October 16, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This
event benefits the great cause of animal rescue and features: By Chris Brooks

• Wine and seasonal beer sampling.
• Meet-and-greets with local rescue groups.
• Information on choosing the right breed for your lifestyle.
• Adoption applications and pre-screening (on-site adoptions are not
permitted due to screening requirements).
• Live music.
• On-site vendors.
• Great prizes!
Advance raffle tickets are on sale at the KICA administrative offices (23
Beachwalker Drive) and the Sandcastle (1 Shipwatch Road), and will also be on
sale at the event. You need not be present to win.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the event. All proceeds will be donated
to the following rescue organizations: Lowcountry Golden Rescue, Karen’s
K-9s, Pet Helpers, SC Great Dane Rescue, and Shih Tzus and Furbabies Rescue.
Each organization will have a selection of animals currently needing homes, and
those interested in adoption
may sign up to begin the
screening process.
The Kiawah Island
Community Association is
a non-profit organization
providing services to the
Kiawah community. For
additional information, or to
purchase raffle or event tickets,
contact Sandcastle Member
Services at 768-3875 or via
e-mail at sandcastle@kica.us.
S
eptember 14 was a special day for two needy families and two dedicated volunteer teams
who came to help Rural Mission during the Trident United Way Day of Caring. Special
thanks go to the Blackbaud Company of Daniel Island, and Second Presbyterian
Church for their hard work. Both partners also provided the funds to pay for the needed
building materials and supplies, as well as a little extra to go toward other needs to complete
the work.
Special thanks go to our sponsors,
Newton Farms of Freshfields Village and
Billy Dees Restaurant on Johns Island, for
donating wonderful lunches for both teams,
and Southern Lumber and Millwork, who
helped with the materials costs. Mr. John
Pohle, owner of Compass Rose Design
Builders of Mount Pleasant, provided
excellent guidance and direction to one of
the teams to assure a great day for all.
These two teams worked hard to help the
Rural Mission provide decent homes for two
very low income families. The Blackbaud
group worked to help construct a new home
for Mrs. Sadie Gethers on Johns Island,
while Second Presbyterian Church began
badly needed repairs and improvements on
the home of Mrs. Bessie Mack on Wadmalaw
Island.
For more information about Rural Mission
and how you can help, call 768-1720,
e-mail info@ruralmission.org or visit www.
ruralmission.org .
Blackbaud volunteers working on a porch.