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Volume 5 Issue25 March 30. 2012 FREE
Since May 2007
Camp St. Christopher Staf with State Senator Chip
Campsen and House Representative Tim Scott
CONGRESSMAN T I M SCOT T AND
STAT E SENATOR CHI P CAMPSEN
VI SI T T HEI R NEW DI ST RI CT S BY BOAT
BY KRISTIN HACKLER
House Representative Tim Scott (L)
and State Senator Chip Campsen
arrive at Bohicket Marina
It was a little bit of a wait as the crew prepared for guests, but once aboard the Spirit of the Lowcountry,
it was evident why State Senator Chip Campsen chose to use the stately 100 person capacity cruise
ship for his and Congressman Tim Scotts visit to their new districts this past March 13 and 14. With
plenty of room and comfortable seating, Campsen and Scott welcomed the approximately 60 guests
to enjoy a plate of light snacks and a cup of cofee or juice before they opened up the frst foating
town hall meeting ever held at Bohicket Marina.
For Campsen, and Scott, the recent redistricting has been quite a change for both of them.
With the drawing of the new lines in late October of last year, Campsen now represents 80 miles
of coastline from Bulls Bay in Charleston County to Port Royal Sound in Beaufort, and Scotts
district extends 115 miles from the Santee River in
Charleston County to Beauforts Calibogue Sound.
Town Hall continues on page 2
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Ci v i c Cal endar
KIAWAH ISLAND TOWN HALL
21 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9166
Fax: 768-4764
SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN HALL
2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9121
Fax: 768-9830
Email:
lmanning@townofseabrookisland.org
JOHNS ISLAND COUNCIL
Meetings are held at the Berkeley Electric Co-op located at
3351 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.
Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113
CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
4045 Bridge View Dr, N Charleston
958-4700
CITY OF CHARLESTON
75 Calhoun St.
724-3745
CIVIC
Monday, April 2
Kiawah Environmental
Committee
3 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Tuesday, April 3
Kiawah Town Council
2 p.m.
Kiawah Island Town Hall
Wednesday, April 4
Seabrook Planning Commission
Work Session
2:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Kiawah Planning Commission
3 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Thursday, April 5
Kiawah Arts Council
3 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Johns Island Council
7 p.m.
Berkeley Electric Co-Op
Wednesday, April 11
Seabrook Planning Commission
2:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
After looking over the maps, Campsen was the frst to propose
the idea of a boat tour to Scott.
It was a fantastic idea by Senator Campsen, said Scott, but
I had to ask how far he wanted to go because I can only row so
far.
Designed to stop at Beaufort, Edisto, Bohicket Marina, and
Mount Pleasant, the voyage, said Campsen, was not intended as a
campaign but rather as a chance for both representatives to meet
their constituents, conduct some question and answer sessions,
and to get a feel for the composition of their areas within their
new districts. And the people of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands
did not let them down.
Chaufered by volunteers, Sullivan of Kiawah Island Estates
in the Sullivans classic 1989 Mustang GT, Scott and Campsen
arrived at Kiawah Town Hall for a brief but succinct introduction
to the island and its history as a town by Mayor Steve Orban.
Campsen took a moment to reminisce on his long history
with Kiawah Island, stating that he stayed out at the Sanctuary
about three years ago and before that, the last time hed stayed
overnight on the island was on a duck hunting trip as a teenager
about 40 years ago. In fact, his father had almost partnered with
Arnold Palmer to buy the island before it was purchased by the
Kuwaitis in the 1970s.
Im excited to be representing this island, he said. Tis
is truly one of the most beautiful districts in South Carolina.
Jumping back into the Mustang, the group headed over to
Seabrook Town Hall, where Mayor Bill Holtz personally ofered
to drive the representatives to a few areas of interest within Seabrook.
First stop was the Lake House, where Scott and Campsen were
welcomed by John Tompson, executive director of the Seabrook
Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA), and David Bauhs,
president of SIPOA. Te group toured the facility, admiring the
workout area, indoor pool, and exercise rooms, but the highlight
of the visit was the lending library. Both representatives spent
a few minutes enjoying the wide range of books and, at the
encouragement of both SIPOA representatives, each borrowed
one. Campsen tucked a copy of Libertys Blueprint: How Madison
and Hamilton Wrote Te Federalist, Defned the Constitution, and
Made Democracy Safe for the World under his arm, while Scott
took home a copy of Tom Landry: An Autobiographythere it was
a quick trip up the road to Camp St. Christopher, where the
entire staf turned out to welcome the representatives. Executive
Director Rev. Robert Lawrence thanked them for taking the
time to stop by and ofered to take the group on a tour of the
camp by golf cart. Starting with a quick jaunt down to the beach
and back up to the Recreation Hall, Lawrence gave a synopsis of
the history of the camp and pointed out signifcant structures
and improvements that were made over the years. Te one
building he especially wanted the representatives to see, however,
was the Chapel of the Palms. Built around 1949, the heart of
pine structure served as a church for local residents until it was
integrated into the camp.
Wearing the Camp St. Christopher baseball caps given to
them by the staf as a welcome present, Scott and Campsen took
a moment to enjoy the peace of the chapel, and Campsen recalled
Town Hall continued from page 1
Town Hall continues on page 3
Campsen and Scott were chaufered to the island in an 89 Mustang GT
Campsen speaks at Kiawah Town Hall.
Scott and Campsen tour the Seabrook Lake House
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memories of hunting and fshing on the island back when it was little more than a
maritime forest. In fact, the man who served as caretaker for Camp St. Christopher
since its inception was a close friend of Campsens. Efe Seabrook, for whom one of the
camps pavilions is named, used to teach Campsen about hunting and fshing on the
islands, sharing tips and tricks that were passed down from his father.
I still remember to this day, Efe would always say, When the dogwoods are
blooming, the bass are biting, Campsen said, smiling. And from the look of the full
bloom on nearby trees, it was the perfect day for bass fshing.
Reluctantly, the representatives said goodbye to Lawrence and the camp staf and
made their way to the last stop on their tour: Te Island House.
Te group was greeted at the door by Caleb Elledge, general manager for the Island
Club, and Ken Kavanaugh, president of the Seabrook Island Board of Governors.
Taking the representatives through the spacious facility, Elledge explained the many
amenities that make the club unique in the area. Several members stopped to say hi and
shake hands with Scott and Campsen, and welcome them to the island.
As the visit came to an end, both Scott and Campsen shared their enthusiasm about
representing the islands as part of their districts.
Tis is a truly a beautiful area and Im looking forward to being its representative
in Washington. Some of the best ideas come from the people I work for, you, my
constituents, said Scott.
Weve had a lot of fun seeing it [the islands] and a lot of fun meeting folks, said
Campsen. Im certainly looking forward to representing the people of this district.
Town Hall continues from page 2
Campsen and Scott stop by the Seabrook Island House
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Te former executive editor and
design director for Kiawah Island
Legends magazine, author and
designer Karen Bacot, and Charleston
freelance photographer, Jason
Stemple, worked collaboratively to
produce A Birds Eye View of
Kiawah. Stemple spent fve years
faithfully watching and waiting
to photograph and compile this
anthology of stunning images
in a pictorial bucket list of 120
things to see and do on Kiawah Island.
Located 21 miles south of Charleston,
SC, Kiawah Island is favored by
migratory birds as a stopover place
along the Atlantic Flyway to rest
and refuel. A Birds Eye View of
Kiawah illustrates the Islands
splendors from every vantage point,
organized in fve chapters. From
the Surf, it depicts 10 miles of
beaches and rambling dunes. On the
wing, you get to know the many
species of year-round and seasonal
avifauna. From the Links, panoramic
landscapes of championship golf
are pictured, where birdies and
eagles (of a diferent sort) land.
From the Marsh follows shimmering
waterways winding through grassy
tidal basins. Into the Wild, you see
the Islands original inhabitants
share its beauty, together.
Stemple became interested in
photography while growing up in a small
farming town in the Connecticut
River Valley of Massachusetts. His
father, David Stemple, was a
professor and head of the Computer
Science Department at the University
of Massachusetts, and an avid
birdwatcher. His mother, Jane Yolen,
is an award-winning author of
over 300 books. Growing up in a
world of birds and books helped chart
Jasons path toward a career
in nature photography.
After earning a degree in photography
and graphic design, Jason
followed his passion for natural
history to Colorado, and he began
collaborating on book projects
with his mother. Together, they
published 15 books including 2002
National Outdoor Book Award winner,
Wild Wings, 2009 John Burroughs
Young Readers Award winner, A Mirror
To Nature and 2010 National Outdoor
Book Award Honor Book, An Egrets
Day (which features many images
from Kiawah Island). After a decade of
shooting in Crested Butte, Colorado,
Jason moved with his future wife
to Charleston, South Carolina. Te
move to the Lowcountry opened up a
new world of inspiration.
Bacot began her relationship with
Kiawah Island in 1992 as a freelance
graphic designer for Kiawah Island
Legends magazine. She joined Kiawah
Development Partners shortly
thereafter, serving in many roles and
garnering many design awards over
an era of 15 years - of Marketing
for KDP, as well as Executive
Editor and Design Director for
Legends magazine. In her quest to
record and depict the Islands
bountiful wildlife, she contracted a
young nature photographer to shoot
homes for sale and Kiawah Island
Club events, suggesting that he
shoot what he loved best between
routine assignments.
Stemple took the bait like a night
heron to menhaden. As a matter of
fact, he went wild. Jason set his
ofce hours to the tide tables
and Atlantic Flyway migration patterns,
shooting from sunup to sundown
several hundred days a year. Over
time, he became a bona fde
naturalist, studying the habits of
the birds and wildlife of Kiawah
and documenting his discoveries on
camera. He explored the island from
the mud fats and dunes of Captain
Sams inlet to the Ocean Course and
beaches beyond. He shot from
helicopters, boats and canoes, often with
plough mud-covered boots or sandy
bare feet. Stemples dedication paid
of in a treasure trove of images
including over 150 bird species and
a wide variety of animals - from
tiny crustaceans and butterfies to
bobcats prowling, deer enjoying the beach
and dolphins strand feeding.
What happens when you
approach work with such passion and
perseverance? A Birds Eye View of
Kiawah is a chronicle of Stemples
discoveries.
A Birds Eye View of Kiawah
is published by Wild Hair Press.
It is available for purchase at Te
Kiawah Island Resort Sanctuary
Shops and Pro Shops, Te Kiawah
Island Club, SeaCoast Sports, and
Indigo Books and online at www.
kiawahbook.com. Jason Stemple lives with
his wife, Joanne, and twin girls, Caroline
and Amelia, in Charleston, South
Carolina, and continues to work as a
freelance photographer. Email: Jason@
jasonstemple.com. or visit www.
jasonstemple.com.
Karen Bacot currently lives with
her daughter, Kelly, in Greenville,
SC, but returns to Kiawah Island as often
as possible.
Kiawah Island Experts Publish Cofee Tablebook
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DAILY
F
or many years, the Kiawah Island artists and
artisans showcase has provided a venue for all to
enjoy the talented creations of island residents. To
view the event now, one would be surprised at its humble
beginnings. In 1996, when the Sandcastle Community
Center was frst built, dedicated island residents
collaborated to provide separate fne arts and crafts events
at the center. Residents such as jeweler Barbara Berger,
crafter Aggie Ingersoll, and Kiawah Island Art Guild
members were instrumental in developing the events and
gathering community support. As the years passed, the
number of participating artists, crafters, and artisans grew,
along with the events themselves, necessitating a regular
showcase featuring a variety of hand-created oferings. In
2009, a group of talented volunteers met to determine the
best way to structure and promote this event. Members
included photographer Kelly Bragg; jewelers Barbara
Clawson and Janet Schutz; fne artists
Sharlyne Dufy and Dan Prickett;
beadwork artist Donna LeFevre; and
chocolatier Vicky Meister. Following
this meeting, a bi-annual artists and
artisans showcase was established,
held each April and November. With
approximately 300 attendees each spring
and fall, this show is, without a doubt,
one of the most successful of its kind on
the islands. Te results of their eforts may be seen at this
weekends event at the Sandcastle Community Center (1
Shipwatch Road, Kiawah Island. Ask for directions at the
security gate). With over twenty vendors featuring items
such as gallery-quality fne art, photography, crafts, and
collectibles, you are sure to fnd something for everyone
on your list! Tis event is open to the public and will be
held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 7.
Kiawah LowcountryArtists and Artisans Showcase
BY JESSICA JORDAN RICHARDSON
In anticipation of the amazing lineup for this years Spoleto and
Piccolo Spoleto festivals, the Town of Kiawah Island will be hosting
their annual Prelude to Piccolo event at Holy Spirit Catholic Church
on Sunday, April 29, at 4 p.m.
Te program includeschamber music highlights from the popular
Spotlight Concert Series; the enchanting voices of Te Cecilia
Ensemble perform masterpieces from the European Renaissance; and
the concert ends with a high energy presentation of Dixieland Jazz
performed by the New South Jazzmen who bring their diverse musical
backgrounds together to recreate the sounds of the 20s and 30s.
Tickets are complimentary and available to Kiawah Island residents
on April 10, and the general public on April 13. Sponsored by the
Town of Kiawah Island. Sunday, April 29 at 4pm. Holy Spirit Catholic
Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. For tickets, call
768-9166.
Fanfare for Piccolo
By Stephanie Braswell
6 March 30. 2012
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Seabrook-Kiawah Mean Temperatures
Summer, Winter & Annual
Seabrook-Kiawah Summer Mean
Seabrook-Kiawah Annual Mean
Seabrook-Kiawah Winter Mean
Summer Trend Line (linear)
Annual Trend Line (linear)
Winter Trend Line (linear)
1977/78
2009/10
2010/11
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2011
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2011/2012
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1931/1932 1889/1890
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inter ended on February 29. Well, it did if you accept the climate science
terminology which defnes winter as the months of December, January, and
February (DJF). Winter was relatively warm here on Seabrook-Kiawah
(S-K). Looking at the last 141 years
of mean temperature data, we had
our seventeenth warmest December,
our twenty-sixth warmest January,
and our ffteenth warmest February,
which together gave us our ninth
warmest winter (see chart). Its mean
temperature was 54.2F, which
means that for every minute of
every day it was an average of 7.7F
warmer than our memorably chilly
2010/2011 winter. Tis past winter
we woke up to just four mornings
when the temperature dipped below
freezing (32F). Tat compares to
the twenty freezing mornings we
had in winter 2010/2011. And what
of the long term trend in our winter
temperatures? Te simple linear
trend line shows a rise of 0.4 F over
the last 141 years, which translates
into an increase of 0.3 F per one
hundred years (see chart).
Using data from personal weather
stations on Kiawah and Seabrook (we now have four stations sending real time data to
the Weather Underground website), we have established that the various temperature
relationships for each season and each month between S-K and the Charleston City
(CC) weather station have been consistent over the last twelve years. Tose relationships
have been applied to the raw data from the CC weather station to impute a history for
S-K temperatures back to 1871.
How about our dry winter? Rainfall on Seabrook-Kiawah was indeed light. Te
2.92 of winter precipitation was our second driest after that recorded for 2008/2009
(2.84) and was about 40% of normal (7.2). However, our available rain data here
on the islands only goes back to the year
2000.
Te CC precipitation data goes
back 180 years and gives us a much
longer term perspective. On the basis
of preliminary data for January and
February, it looks as if CC had its sixth
driest December, its seventh driest
January, and an averagely wet February.
Tose months combined for a DJF total
of about 3.7 of rain. Tat amount
would make this past winter something
like CCs ffteenth driest winter and
would make it very comparable with
winters 2008/2009 (3.46) and
1995/1996 (3.49). Te 180 year average
for winter rainfall is 8.93 and thus
this past winters tally represents about
40% of Charleston Citys normal
rainfall. And what of the long term
trend in our winter precipitation? Is
there a normal? Te simple linear
trend shows a decrease from 9.8 down
to 8 over the last 180 years. However,
that calculation includes an obvious forty year period of consistently wetter winters
between about 1855 and 1895. If we look at the 116 winters since then, the trend line is
completely fat and the winter rainfall averages 8.3. Do shorter term averages vary? Yes,
our multi-year rainfall averages do fuctuate about the longer term trends. For example,
the last thirty-one and eleven winters have averaged 7.95 and 7.25 respectively.
Warm Winter Wonderland
BY I AN MI L L AR
March 30. 2012
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Date High Tide Low Tide
Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very diferent. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense.
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COMPUTER CORNER
W
ow what a loaded question that is! Lets talk about computer hardware,
printers, and monitors and leave the rest to others. So you buy a computer,
spend a bundle, and four years later your computer is as slow as molasses.
What needs to be replaced and why?
In the world of computing, it seems that there are major design improvements every
day but a good timeframe to consider upgrading is around every three to four years.
Tis is subjective to many things including what your last upgrade entailed, what
developments have occurred, and your personal or professional life. When buying an
upgraded computer expressly because of technology, consider what is available. Unless
you are doing cutting edge work creating the latest gizmo or gadget, I would suggest
getting the middle-of-the-line upgrades. So if upgrading solely because your computer
takes fve minutes to load a page, do a bit of research and stay away from the latest,
shiniest, newest model.
So what about monitors and printers? With monitors, if you still have one of the old
clunky CRT monitors, splurge and go get a nice LCD fatscreen. Tey have come
way down in price, with 19 LCD monitors as low as $100. A LCD monitor should last
a good while and is compatible with desktops and laptops. If youre using a laptop or
tablet, you might pay a bit more and get a HDMI-ready monitor as some tablets and
many laptops have a connection for it. I fnd myself recommending that people upgrade
the home desktop to a laptop, and use the existing monitor with a wireless keyboard
and mouse. Tat way you have the mobility of the laptop with the larger monitor and
full keyboard while at home or the ofce. One note on monitors, however: never try to
fx them or open the backthey have capacitors in them and the electric shock could
kill you.
Finally, about printers, what can I say? We all have had that darn printer that works,
then jams, has spotty text and just generally causes you headaches. If your printer is
four years old or older, the ink itself is probably costing way too much to use. Newer
printers with newer technology print with less ink, and the cost of the ink holders have
come down. If your printer has never given you a bit of trouble and works well with your
latest upgrades, then by all means hang onto it, but if constant problems arise, ditch
it! A good middle-of-the-road printer can be had for under $100 and the ink will last
longer for less. If you fnd yourself constantly calling someone to fx your two-year-old
printer, spending countless hours unloading the drivers and re-installing them, always
fxing paper jams and just generally being frustrated with it, just get a new one. A two
to three-year-old printer that cost $200 at the time is not worth $200 in repairs. One
other advantage to a new printer is Airprint for those iPad and iPhone users. If you
buy a new printer, make sure it is Airprint ready, wireless, and you can print from your
iPad/iPhone and Mac computers without any other software.
I look forward to some good questions and helping you out. If you need immediate
assistance, you can always call Rent-A-Bob at 822-7794 or email at rentabob@live.com.
How Long Should My Computer Last?
BY BOB HOOPER, A.K.A. RENT-A-BOB
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A
re you a car enthusiast, or do you simply enjoy the beauty of automobiles past
and present? Admire over 100 pristine cars at the 4th annual Kiawah Island
Motoring Retreaton Saturday, April 21.
Car connoisseurs will gather from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. at Night Heron Park on
Kiawah Island to showcase collectible, antique, exotic, and special interest cars at this
complimentary event. Cars will be judged for a Peoples Choice Award.
To kick of the weekend, aRetreat Galawill be held on Friday, April 20, from 6:30
until 9:30 p.m. to preview 20 show cars. Live music, heavy hors doeuvres and cocktails
will be ofered at the exclusive Cassique Clubhouse, which boasts views of an 18-hole
links course designed by Tom Watson. Tickets are $75 per person, and a portion of the
proceeds from this event will beneft MUSC Childrens Hospital. Tere is a limit of
250 tickets, and tickets can be purchased by contacting 768-5726 orMemberServices@
kiawah.com.Attire for the event is club casual.
Vehicles are still being accepted for the Retreat. Vehicle entry forms can be
downloaded from the motoring retreat website and must be returned no later than
March 23. Tere is no fee to enter, but there is a selection process. Car registrants will
wrap up the event with a lap around the island, followed by an exhibitors reception at
Te Sandcastle Community Center.
Kiawah Island has been named the #1 resort island in America by Conde Nast
Traveler, and ofers a variety of activities for the entire family, including beaches, nature
tours, golf, tennis, pampering at Te Sanctuary Hotel, shopping at Freshfelds Village
and more.
For more information or to register a vehicle, visitwww.kiawahislandmotoringretreat.
comor contact Jessica Richardson atcars@kica.usor 768-3875.
Kiawah Showcases Classic Cars
KI AWAH I SL AND MOTORI NG RET REAT TO F EAT URE 1 0 0
PRI ST I NE CARS
PROVIDED
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Crate Donations
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eil and I could use your help.
Weve been running out of
space lately since so many of us
islanders have such big pups. Terefore,
weve decided to expand our holding area
by creating a kennel system. Tis will
take us a month or two to complete, so
in the meantime were holding a crate
donation drive. If anyone has any gently
used crates that are no longer needed
and are just collecting dust in the garage,
please drop them by! We will temporarily
use two or three of the larger crates until
our new kenneling system is complete,
but all donated crates will ultimately be
distributed to local rescues in need. So get
an early start on spring cleaning and bring
your unused crates to Te Beached Dog.
No matter the size, well fnd a rescue that
will beneft from your donated crate.
Crates can be donated at Te Beached
Dog between the hours of 9 a.m. 3
p.m., Monday through Friday. Or call
me directly at 730-3512 and I ll be more
than happy to stop by and pick them up.
Te donation drive ends the weekend of
March 30.
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BY HEATHER HEATH
www.islandconnectionnews.com
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his Friday, April 13, the Seabrook
Island Garden Club welcomes
Martha Lehane to their monthly
meeting at the Seabrook Island Lake
House. A long time Lowcountry resident,
Lehane is a life member of the National
Garden Club (NGC) where
she is an accredited master
judge. As the guest speaker
at this months meeting,
Lehane will be encouraging
members of the Seabrook
Island Garden Club, of
which she is also a member,
to get their creative juices
fowing by participating in
the Annual Flower Show at
the May meeting. Te show
will feature designs from
plant materials that the
members grow in their own
yards. Her talk will include,
for example, directions on
how to manipulate leaves
into new forms.
In addition to her participation in the
NGC, Lehane is also an active member
of two Judges Councils, one in South
Carolina and the other in Massachusetts
She is a member of Garden Clubs at
Magnolia on Johns Island, and Osterville,
Massachusetts. Martha and her husband
lived on Cape Cod for twenty-fve years
before retiring to Seabrook Island and
Kiawah River Estates. She has exhibited
and won top awards in the New England
Spring Flower Show, Rhode Island Flower
Show, Atlanta Flower Show, and many
local shows in both Massachusetts and
South Carolina. She was given a GCFMA
Presidential Citation for
her volunteer work in
Massachusetts where she
sat on the GCFMA State
Board for twelve years. Last
year, she judged the 2011
World Association Flower
Arrangers Show in Boston.
Te Garden Club meets
the second Friday of every
month and focuses on
supporting the natural
beauty of our community
while helping members to
create and enjoy lasting
friendships. Cofee and
refreshments will be
served beginning at 9 a.m.
followed by the business
meeting led by co-presidents Karen Sewell
and Rita Tyler. Martha Lehanes special
program will begin at 10 a.m.
For more information, contact Lisa
Cermak, Garden Club Publicity Chair, at
lisacermak@yahoo.com.
From Vases to Verdant Yards
MASTER JUDGE SHARES TI PS AT NEXT
SEABROOK GARDEN CLUB MEETI NG
BY LISA CERMAK
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ut a spring in your step with three family-friendly concerts during Te Spring
Concert Series at Freshfelds Village. Head out to the Village Green on upcoming
Fridays March 30, April 6, and April 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. to enjoy the sounds of
Motown, rock & roll, classic rock, southern beach music, 60s, 70s, blues, and more!
Tese free events are sure to entertain as bands perform fresh and fun music for
the whole family. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, and guests are
encouraged to bring beach chairs or blankets.
March 30: Port Authority - Charlestons newest and fnest music and events band!
Tis lively foursome is sure to get you on your feet with music for every generation. If
you enjoy Motown, rock & roll, 60s, 70s, classic rock, or beach music, you wont want
to miss this performance.
April 6: Plane Jane - A Lowcountry favorite! Tis dynamic party band is made up
of six vocalists and two multi-instrumentalists who keep the crowd moving. Groove to
horn solos or shag to 60s favorites, because Plane Jane plays all the hits youll want to
hear!
April 13: Stan Gray & Te Stingrays Get down and get funky with vintage soul
and rhythm and blues band. Inspired by James Brown and Van Morrison, Stan Gray &
Te Stingrays is guaranteed to electrify your evening.

T HREE WEEKS OF COMPL I MENTARY,
L I VE MUSI C F OR F RI ENDS AND FAMI LY
PROVIDED
Spring Concert Series
Returns to Freshfelds Village
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Master Judge Martha Lehane
Kids dance to the music at Freshfelds Spring Concert Series. Photo by Freshfelds Village
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Johns Island Regional Library
3531 Maybank Highway
Hours: Monday Tursday:10 8;
Friday & Saturday:10 6
(843) 559-1945
Babygarten (under 18 months with
adult) Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
at 10:30 a.m. Registration required.
Time for Twos (2 3 years old with adult)
Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime(3 6 years)
Wednesdays, April 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m.
*Computer Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, April 3, from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*Keyboard Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, April 10, 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*Word 2007 Basics (adults/young adults)
Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*Files and Folders (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, April 17, from10 a.m. 12 p.m.

*Internet Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, April 24, 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*Excel Basics (adults/young adults)
Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*All computer classes are free. For more
information please call 559-1945 and ask
for the Reference Department. Class space is
available for 8 participants per session.
Preschool Book Explorers (ages 3 to 6
years) Friday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m.
PLAY with Dad: Egg Hunt (all ages)
Saturday, March 31, at 10:30 a.m.
Come join us for a magnifcent egg hunt
at the library!
Poetry Trivia for Teens (grades 6-12)
April 1-30. In honor of National Poetry
Month, stop by the Reference Desk and answer
a poetry trivia question for a candy prize!
Afternoon Caf (grades 6-12)
Tuesday, April 3, from 4:30 6:30 p.m.
Read-a-Ton: Jonathan Miller (all ages)
Wednesday, April 4, at 9 11 a.m.
Join us for an author visit from local
author Jonathan Miller and hear all about
the adventures of Sammy the Wonder
Dachshund.
PLAY: Riddles and Rhymes (all ages)
Wednesday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Tis storytime is a celebration of Reading
is Funny Day and National Poetry Month.
Preschool Adventure Zone (ages 3 to 6
years) Friday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m.
Scientifc adventures on a Preschool level!
AARP Free Income Tax Preparation
(adults) Saturdays, March 31, and April 7,
and 14 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
Free income tax preparation and electronic
fling will be ofered by AARP volunteers
through April 14.
PLAY with Dad: Rock and Read (all
ages) Saturday, April 7, at 2 p.m.
Join us for a musical story time and enjoy
some books that rock.
Childrens Movie: Hop (all ages)
Saturday, April 7, at 3 p.m. E.B., the
Easter Bunnys teenage son, heads to
Hollywood, determined to become a
drummer in a rock n roll band. Rated
PG; 95 minutes.
Poetry Grafti for Kids (all ages)
Monday, April 9 Saturday, April 14
Teen Movie Time: Footloose (grades
6-12)
Tuesday, April 10, from 4:30 6:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13; 113 minutes.
PLAY: Eggs Are Amazing! (all ages)
Wednesday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Listen to great stories and create a tissue
paper egg to take home.
Club Anime! (ages 12-19)
Tursday, April 12, from 4:30-6 p.m.
Our viewing selection will be Oh! Edo
Rocket.
Preschool Book Explorers (ages 3 to 6
years) Friday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m.
Each month the Book Explorers read a
book and do activities to go along with the
book.
FRI DAY, MARCH 30
Freshfelds Spring Concert Series
Drop by the Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m.
for Motown, rock & roll, beach music,
and classic rock by Port Authority. Dont
forget your beach chair or blanket! Foot and
beverage available for purchase, including
Happy Camper SnoBalls. For more info,
visit www.freshfeldsvillage.com or call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
Island Choraliers Spring Concert
Listen to soulful spirituals and zestful folk
songs with the stunning Base, Baritone &
Tenor of the Island Choraliers. Free and
open to the public, a free-will ofering will
be taken for expenses. 7 p.m. at the Church
of Our Saviour, 4416 Betsy Kerrison
Parkway, Johns Island.
Tommy Bahama Grand Opening Party in
Freshfelds Village
Celebrate the grand opening of JoinTommy
Bahama presented by Palmetto Island
from 5 to 9 p.m. with music, free food and
drinks, and a Sea Island Rum tasting as
well as special sales, door prizes, and gifts
with purchases. For more info, visit www.
freshfeldsvillage.com or call Guest Services
at 768-6491.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
Family Circle Cup
March 31- April 8
Family Circle Cup Center: 161 Seven Farms
Drive, Daniel Island. For more info, visit
www.familycirclecup.com or call 849.3153
Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw
View and discuss a variety of birds,
butterfies, and other organisms at Caw
Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah
Highway, Ravenel. Pre-registration is
encouraged, but walk-in registrations at
Caw Caw are welcome. 8 12 p.m. $5. For
more info, call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
SUNDAY, APRI L 1
Happy April Fools Day!
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Cajun Fest at James Island County Park is
a full-day of foot-stompin Zydeco music,
Cajun and Creole foods, childrens activities
and all around ragin Cajun entertainment!
2:30 p.m. crawfsh eating contest! Food and
beverages will be available for purchase.
12 6 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults (13
and up); free for children 12 and under and
Gold Pass holders. For more info, Call 795-
4386 or visit ccprc.com.
TUESDAY, APRI L 3
Charleston County Bookmobile
Te Charleston County Bookmobile
willbe at Freshfelds Villagethe frst
and third Tuesday of every month from
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Te Bookmobile
will be parked behind Heges and Java
Java. For more info, call Guest Services
at 768-6491.
WEDNESDAY, APRI L 4
Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw
Caw
View and discuss a variety of birds,
butterfies, and other organisms at Caw
Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah
Highway, Ravenel. Pre-registration is
encouraged, but walk-in registrations at
Caw Caw are welcome. 8 12 p.m. $5. For
more info, call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
THURSDAY, APRI L 5
Te Naptime Chef at Freshfelds J.
McLaughlin
J. McLaughlinin the Freshfelds Village is
celebrating the publication of Te Naptime
Chef: Fitting Great Food Into Family Life
at the grand opening oftheir new womens
store from 3 to 5 p.m. For more info, visit
www.freshfeldsvillage.com or call Guest
Services at 768-6491.
Tird Annual Charleston Water Ball
Held at the SC Aquarium to raise funds
for the non-proft Charleston Waterkeeper,
the event will feature champagne and local
oysters, hors doeuvres by REV, wine, New
Belgium beer, Water Ball specialty cocktail,
and classical music early with a DJ later
on in the Great Ocean Room. 8 11 p.m.
Tickets: $60/$75 day of. www.thewaterball.
org. SC Aquarium: 100 Aquarium Wharf,
downtown Charleston.
FRI DAY, APRI L 6
Rent A Chick
Rent A Chick includes 2 baby chicks for
2 weeks for $25. Legare Farms gives you
just about everything you need to take
care of them. Chicks available April 6
& 7, and April 20 & 21. Reserve your
chicks in advance by calling 559-0788 or
email legarefarms@bellsouth.net. 2620
Hanscombe Pt. Rd. Johns Island.
Freshfelds Spring Concert Series
Drop by the Village Green from 6 to 9
p.m. for live music by Plane Jane. Dont
forget your beach chair or blanket! Foot and
beverage available for purchase, including
Happy Camper SnoBalls. For more info,
visit www.freshfeldsvillage.com or call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
SATURDAY, APRI L 7
Kiawah LowcountryArtists and Artisans
Showcase
More than twenty vendors will feature items
such as gallery-quality fne art, photography,
crafts, and collectibles. Te showcase is open
to the public and will be held from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the Sandcastle Community
Center (1 Shipwatch Road, Kiawah Island).
For more info, call 768-3875 or visit www.
kica.us.
Freshfelds Easter Festival
Celebrate Easter at the Freshfelds Village
Green! Activites include an infatable slide,
jump castle, face painter, Easter crafts,
and music by interactive performer John
Cusatis. Even the Easter bunny will be
there for family photos! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sponsored by the Town of Kiawah.
3rd Annual Island Crafters Guild Art
Show
Te Island Crafters Guild will hold the 3rd
annual Arts and Crafts Show from 9 to 4
at the James Island Masonic Lodge, 1613
Ft. Johnson Road, James Island. Tere
will be twenty-fve crafters with a variety
of handmade items for sale. Lunch will
be available. Pet Helpers will bring a few
adoptable pets and pet food donations are
always welcome.
Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw
View and discuss a variety of birds,
butterfies, and other organisms at Caw
Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah
Highway, Ravenel. Pre-registration is
encouraged, but walk-in registrations at
Caw Caw are welcome. 8 12 p.m. $5. For
more info, call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
SUNDAY, APRI L 8
Easter Service on the Green
Join the Cavalry of the Sea Islands Church
for an Easter Service on the Village Green
at 9:30 a.m. Remember to bring a beach
chair or blanket! For more info, visit www.
freshfeldsvillage.com or call Guest Services
at 768-6491.
WEDNESDAY, APRI L 11
Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw
View and discuss a variety of birds,
butterfies, and other organisms at Caw
Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah
Highway, Ravenel. Pre-registration is
encouraged, but walk-in registrations at
Caw Caw are welcome. 8 12 p.m. $5. For
more info, call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
THURSDAY, APRI L 12
Jasmine Porch and Wells Gallery
welcomes back Art Uncorked
Live art demonstration and wine tasting.
Tis weeks walk will feature artists
Shannon Smith and Jennifer Smith Rogers.
Attend the event and receive 15% of your
meal that evening at the Jasmine Porch! $15
per person which includes art walk, wine
tasting and hors doeuvres. 5 p.m. 6:30
p.m. Te Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf
Resort, One Sanctuary Beach Dr. Kiawah
Island. For more info, call 768-6296 or visit
www.kiawahresort.com.
FRI DAY, APRI L 13
Charleston Horticultural Society
presents Plantasia
Tropicals, annuals, perennials,
fowering shrubs, herbs, cold hardy
palms, specialty trees, and more will
be available for sale. Friday, 11 a.m.-
5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Wragg Square, 342 Meeting Street. For
more info, call 579-9922 or visit www.
charlestonhorticulturalsociety.org.

12th Annual Kiawah Island Art & House
Tour
Enjoy tours of fve stunning Kiawah
Island homes, with all proceeds benefting
education, exhibition, and outreach
programs at theGibbes Museum. Tickets:
$55 per person and include tour, light
refreshments, and a pass to the Gibbes
Museum of Art valid through the end
of the year.Purchase tickets at the
Gibbes Museum Store, onlineat www.
gibbesmuseum.org/events, or at Kiawah
Island Real Estate Ofces.
Seabrook Garden Club welcomes Martha
Lehane
Lowcountry resident Martha Lehane is an
accredited master judge for the National
Garden Club, and is a member of Garden
Clubs at Magnolia on Johns Island. She has
exhibited and won top awards in several
states, and will be speaking as the guest
presenter during the meeting. 9 a.m. at the
Lake House on Seabrook Island. For more
info, contact Lisa Cermak at isacermak@
yahoo.com
Freshfelds Spring Concert Series
Drop by the Village Green from 6 to 9
p.m. for the funky fresh music of Stan
Gray & Te Stingrays. Dont forget your
beach chair or blanket! Foot and beverage
available for purchase, including Happy
Camper SnoBalls. For more info, visit www.
freshfeldsvillage.com or call Guest Services
at 768-6491.
March 30
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T
heres a lot to say for a pub where the frst time you
walk in, youre greeted by the patrons at the bar
almost before the bartender says hello. But thats
just how the folks are at Seanachai: Johns Island Social
Club. Located of of Maybank Road on Johns Island, the
former gun shop is now a cozy haven from the world,
wrought from the heart and memories of a true-blooded
Irishman and the help of a handful of dedicated friends.
Tats kind of the start of a good club, a lot of
good friends, said Seanachai owner, Gerry Kieran.
From Kelly Laws and Scott Vaughn helping design the
interior to the crafting of the handmade solid wood
tables, chairs, and prominent bar by local carpenter Gary
Stonebreaker, Seanachai has been a labor of love from the
very beginning. Even Kierans nephew, Bug Bite Brent
Squeeky Kieran, came over to help sand and stain.
I didnt really have a business plan, I just wanted to
have a pub like back home, said Kieran. Its probably
not the best idea to open a bar you want to go to, but it
was hard to fnd a pub in Charleston like the ones back
home.
Not that
Charleston has
a dearth of bars
and restaurants,
but the quality
that was lacking,
Kieran found, was
the camaraderie
and focus on good
c o n v e r s a t i o n .
For that reason,
you wont fnd
any televisions
at Seanachai,
or promotional
materials from
popular brands of
alcohol. Instead
youll fnd a chess
club meeting on
a weekday night, or a book club getting together over a
couple of pints.
With the clubs, were only limited to our members
imagination and initiative, said Kieran. We didnt
set up a private club to be exclusionary we welcome
everyone and encourage diversity.
Becoming a member isnt difcult, but Kieran was
quick to note that they are swiftly starting to reach
capacity. Membership is easy, just come talk to me. Im
at the bar almost every night its open, said Kieran.
And if being able to enjoy a friendly conversation and
a good game of chess without the blaring of televisions
or loud music in the
background isnt enough
to have people lining up at
the door for membership,
the drinks will have them
scrambling for applications.
Not just any drinks, either,
but quality beverages
selected either by Kieran
after careful consideration
or because a member
requested that he bring it
in. Its for this reason that a
bottle of Macallan 18 Year
sits on the back shelf next
to a bottle of Laphroaig,
and a shelf over, a bottle
of Old Raj gin glints soft
yellow in the warm overhead light.
One wouldnt mix quality alcohol with inferior mixers,
either, so with the help of Brent Sweatman, past winner
of the Charleston Wine and Foods Top Mixologist
competition, Kieran exclusively uses Sweatmans
homemade tonic and ginger beer instead of store-bought
brands.
Te drink
selection here
is great. Ive
already started
learning about
Irish whiskeys,
said Seanachai
patron Michael
Merrill. To me,
Gerry is the best
bartender Ive
ever had outside
of Kiawah, and
it doesnt cost
much more than
a place that just
serves tonic from
a bottle.
M i c h a e l
remembered fondly the frst time he and his wife came
to Seanachai a few months ago. Right when we walked
in, some people sitting at the end of the bar said hi and
introduced themselves. Right then, we knew wed found
our bar, said Merrill.
It really is pretty remarkable, said Casey Lee, a
patron and communications volunteer at the pub. Gerry
built this place piece by piece, paying for it as he went,
and he always listened to his friends if they had an idea.
Someone would say, Tink we should have a fre pit out
back? and he would say, Sure, why not?.
Its just lovely to be out on Johns Island after
downtown, said Kieran, who formerly worked as a
bartender in restaurants such as Muse, Charleston
Grill, and Charleston Chops. Teres such a great array
of people on this island and Wadmalaw, and we have
member types across the board from Johnny Redneck
to Johnny Kiawah. I just enjoy meeting the folks and
watching this pub grow in its own way.
Seanachai also features live music that focuses on Old
Timey and Bluegrass jams every Friday from 8 to 11 p.m.,
and Irish Traditional Sessions every other Wednesday
from 6 to 8 p.m., or so. For more information about
Seanachai and how to apply for membership, visit www.
seanachaisocialclub.com. Seanachai is located at 3157
Maybank Highway, Johns Island. Hours are 4 p.m. to 2
a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and closed Sundays and
Mondays.
Bar the ld Fashioned Way
SEANACHAI SOCI AL CL UB A WEL COME REPRI EVE F ROM A CHAOT I C WORL D
BY KRISTIN HACKLER
Seanachai: [SHAUN-a-key] noun. A traditional Irish storyteller/historian
March 30. 2012
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Te earth animal is exemplifed by the jolly
Labrador who has an insatiable appetite, and who
tends to be overweight as a result. Earth animals are
eager to please, loyal, obedient, and very sensitive to
their human companions moods and stress levels. Te
earth animal loves to take it easy and is the proverbial
couch potato. If too stressed, this animal often
develops vomiting and diarrhea.
Te earths organ is the spleen (pancreas) and
stomach. Tese two organs are responsible for receiving
and processing the food eaten into Gu Qi (food energy).
From there, Gu Qi is transformed into the protective
immune system and the Qi propels the body forward.
Finally, if the diet is good and there is Gu Qi leftover,
it is transformed into postnatal Jing (essence). Tis last
part is particularly important as postnatal Jing is what
extends our quality and quantity of life. It is important
that the spleen is happy; otherwise the other organs
sufer.
To help promote health for the earth animal, it is
very important that damp and cold are avoided. Warm
temperature foods that are drying in nature and are
served at a warm temperature are imperative to support
the spleen. Excellent foods for the earth animal are
chicken, beef, lamb, herring, mackerel, green beans,
squash, carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes, white potatoes,
oatmeal, and rice in small quantities, especially for
overweight animals. Damp draining foods like kidney
beans, mushrooms, dry mustard, and dry ginger are
also helpful. Avoid lots of fatty foods and dairy as they
engender a damp diet. A moderate amount of exercise
daily with two to three days of heavy exercise keeps
the spleen from becoming stagnant and accumulating
damp and phlegm. Additionally, it is important to
have some time of the day to sit quietly with your
earth pet so that her mind can be calmed; essentially
a meditation.
Ruth M. Roberts, DVM CVA CVH is the lead
veterinarian at Sun Dog Cat Moon, located at 2908
A Maybank Highway on Johns Island. For more
information or a complimentary consultation to see if
stem cell therapy may be right for your pet, please call us
at 437-0063, or email drruth@sundogcatmoon.com.
How to Care for Your Earth Element Pet
PART ONE OF A SERI ES ON CHI NESE MEDI CI NE
BY RUTH M. ROBERTS, DVM CVA CVH
PETS
Whats Hot
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any people think that it would be easy to come up with an escape plan for
their own home. After all, one usually isnt more than a few steps away from
a window or a door, and most people know their own home so well it would
be hard to get lost in it. Tose are both reasons that I have heard people tell me for not
making an escape plan ahead of time. Why bother?
Keep in mind if you have a fre in your home, you are being exposed to many diferent
products of combustion. Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide are both responsible
for the one-two punch of confusion and sleepiness. It can make it hard to open a door
by turning the handle while under the infuence of these toxic twins. Tey take away
reason and logic while oxygen is being deprived from the brain.
High heat levels build up incredibly fast in a compartment, such as in a room or a
level in the home. Te searing heat raising the temperature of your body has to be mind-
numbing. How can someone focus on tasks while his or
her brain is screaming to do nothing but stop the
pain? Temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees
Fahrenheit are not uncommon in rooms
on fre and the higher up you are, the hotter
it is. You may also start to sufer from burns
when the temperature reaches about 130
degrees Fahrenheit. Tis is why it is
important to practice crawling low under
smoke. We have all heard it before, but
always get down on your hands and knees
and practice crawling to your doors. Tis will
make it a more automatic thing for you to do this
if you have that memory marker of doing it before.
You should also know at least two diferent ways
out of your home. When you practice your escape plan,
alternate the exits. Using the same route all of the time will
cause muscle memory, meaning that the route you always use for
practice will be the one you use when under a stressful situation.
You should actually try to alternate how you enter and leave you home under routine
conditions to help develop good muscle memory. I was on an incident several years ago
that resulted in a civilian fre death. Te occupant entered through the side kitchen
door for 30 years. A fre occurred in the home and te resident crawled past the front
door to exit out the side kitchen door just as he had for 30 years.
Escape planning should not only be done at home, it should be done whenever you
are away from home. When I stay in a hotel, before I enter the room I close my eyes
and count the number of doors to the closest exit. I also use the stairs and will travel
diferent ways to an exit during my stay. Tis is also important if you are vacationing at
a rental home. If you are staying with relatives, ask them what their escape plan is and
practice it during your stay. Te few minutes you take before the fre may provide you
with the necessary time to escape.
Captain James T. Ghi is a Fire Prevention Specialist, St. Johns Fire and Rescue. He can
be reached by email at j.ghi@stjfd.org or by calling 296-8392. Make sure you check your
smoke alarms! If you have questions about your residential smoke alarm, contact the St.
Johns Fire Department at 559-9194 for a free smoke alarm check.
Escape Planning
BY CAPTAIN JAMES T. GHI
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T
he 12th annual Kiawah Island Art
and House Tour, sponsored by the
member auxiliary group Gibbes,
etc., will take place on Friday, April 13,
from 1 5 p.m. Tis year, fve stunning
Kiawah Island homes in this private gated
community will be opened for public
viewing. Proceeds from the event beneft
education, exhibition, and outreach
programs at the Gibbes Museum of Art.
Te women of Gibbes, etc. do so much
for the museum and our community. Since
2001, the Kiawah Art and House Tour
has raised over one million dollars for the
Gibbes. We are so grateful to the members
of Gibbes, etc., as well as the sponsors and
the families who open up their homes for
this special event. I encourage everyone
to attend the Tour and see frsthand the
gorgeous houses and their unique art
collections, said
Angela Mack, Executive Director of the
Gibbes Museum of Art.
Tickets are $55 per person and include
the fve house tour, light refreshments
throughout the afternoon at one of the
homes, and an admission pass to the
Gibbes Museum of Art valid through
December 30, 2012. Tickets may be
purchased at the Gibbes Museum Store
at 135 Meeting Street, online at www.
gibbesmuseum.org/events, at Kiawah
Island Real Estate locations at the Kiawah
Main Gate, the Sanctuary or Freshfelds
Village, or by calling 843-722-2706 (x22).
For more information about the house
tour, visitwww.gibbesetc.org.
Kiawah from the Inside, Out
1 2 T H ANNUAL KI AWAH I SL AND ART AND HOUSE
TOUR ON APRI L 1 3 BENEF I T S T HE GI BBES MUSEUM OF ART
PROVIDED BY GIBBES, ETC.
House 1 - Tis contemporary home provides remarkable views of Kiawahs
Blue Heron Pond. Te striking entrance is enhanced by the openness of the foor
plan and the exposed steel beams that contrast with the rich woods of the crown
molding and ceiling. Te Great Room is warm and inviting with textured grass
cloth walls, a North Carolina blue stone freplace, and an automated shade system
for the 30-foot high glass window. Te owners art collection is as unique as the
architecture of the home.
House 2 - Tis shingle style, three-story home has expansive views of
Bass Creek, the marshes, and ocean. Te house is full of light and color
and boasts an impressive collection of Russian Art. Every room has a
distinct personality and ties into the beautiful Russian art collection. A
painting by Russian artist
Popenko inspired the dcor of
the majestic master bedroom
that overlooks the creek and
marshes. Te third foor
Gathering Room showcases
the impressive ocean views.
Home Tour continues on page 17
photos by Tina Schell
ART & STYLE
House 3 - Located in the Summer
Islands enclave, a sweeping staircase welcomes guests into this classic
shingle style house. Floor to ceiling windows in the Great Room
ofer visitors a stunning view of the creek, marsh, Bass River, and
beyond. Te artwork, featuring scenes of the Lowcountry, perfectly
complements the interior. Te home is designed for entertaining with a
beautiful interior bar and wine cellar, as well as an outdoor kitchen area
that fanks the pool and cascading falls.
House 4 -
As you enter
this light-flled
home, there are
foor-to-ceiling
windows and
French doors
that open to
a spectacular
view of beach
grasses and
trails that lead
to the ocean.
Te owners
have selected a palette
of blue and white throughout the house that gives a
classic style to this coastal home. Tere are endless views of the ocean
from almost every room and the impressive art collection graces the walls
throughout the house.
House 5 Guests frst pass through an iron and concrete front gate to a
modern falling water fountain and sculpture garden. As visitors ascend
the stairs toward the living area, they see a sculpture collecton placed
strategically inside and outside the home through spacious windows
overlooking the marsh. The home was built skyward to embrace
an exceptonal contemporary and traditonal art collecton. The
homeowners
have beautfully
incorporated
family pieces
datng back
to the 17th
century into
this tastefully
designed
home.
Home Tour continued from page 15
March 30. 2012 19
T
he pristine beaches of Kiawah Island are home
to a wide variety of birds, including Piping
and Wilsons Plovers, Least Terns, Willets,
Whimbrels, Marbled Godwits, Sanderlings, and many
more. Kiawahs beaches are also a major staging area
for Red Knots in spring. Tis long-distance migrant
shorebird passes through Kiawah Island in small numbers
during the fall, but during the months of March and
April, thousands of knots arrive on our beaches.
Red Knots are medium-sized, stocky shorebirds.
Tey are grayish-brown during the fall and winter, but
by mid-March they will start to show the rusty-red
plumage for which they are named. Te knots that
arrive in spring are in the process of migrating from their
wintering grounds to the Arctic to breed. Tese birds may
have fown more than 3,000 miles non-stop from South
America to get here and need to rest and feed to recover
from their long journey. Tey also need to replenish their
fat stores so that they can continue another 1,500 or more
miles up to the Arctic. Red Knots can fy up to 20,000
miles a year during migration, making them one of the
longest-distance migrants in the
Western Hemisphere.
Please dont disturb the birds
Red Knots are an imperiled
species and numbers have
decreased substantially in the
last twenty years. Tey are currently being evaluated for
listing on the Federal Endangered Species List. Te latest
estimates indicate there are only approximately 30,000
Red Knots remaining in the Atlantic Flyway. Kiawah
Island is a very important stopover point for many of
these birds. In mid-March this year, Town Biologists
recorded more than 8,000 Red Knots on Kiawah, almost
30% of the estimated population!
It is vitally important that these birds are allowed
to rest and feed without disturbance. Please keep
your distance from these birds and do not walk or run
through the focks. Never allow dogs to chase these birds.
Disturbance prevents them from feeding and forces them
to expend unnecessary energy, which may result in lower
reproductive success or even
death.
Another way you can help
An international team of
researchers has been marking
several species of imperiled
migratory shorebirds, including Red Knots and Piping
Plovers, for many years. Te marked birds sport leg bands
and fags colored according to the country where they
were banded. Many fags also feature codes that make
it possible to identify individual birds. Reporting these
codes to researchers provides much-needed data on
movement patterns and habitat needs. Tis information
is vital to understanding and reversing the population
declines migratory shorebirds are experiencing and
scientists need your help collecting it. You can help
save imperiled migratory shorebirds by recording and
reporting information on any color-marked birds you
spot. Visit bandedbirds.org for more information and to
report sightings.
Red Knots Return to Kiawah
BY JIM JORDAN