Since May 2007
PRESORT STANDARD
Volume 13 Issue 9
South Carolina Women's Open Golf
Championships to be held
on Seabrook Island
BY CLARISSA CHILDS & KRISTI COGGINS
For The Island Connection
T
he Women's South Carolina Golf Association will host
the 2nd Annual South Carolina Women's Open Golf
Championship presented by Seabrook Island Club and
Real Estate.
The event will be played on The Seabrook Island Club's Ocean
Winds Course, August 9 - 11. Tee times start at 8 a.m. Spectators
are free.
Come play with the pros in the SC Open Pro-Am, August 8
for a 1 p.m. Shotgun start. Your three person team with one pro
will play a 4 ball scramble. Prizes, lunch, meet and greet and a
silent auction are included. Sign up as a team or an individual
$100 per player. For more information visit wscga.org or contact
Clarissa Childs at wscga@wscga.org.
The Open competition will consist of a 54-hole championship
that is open to professional and amateur contestants. Senior
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professional and senior amateur division players will compete in
a 36-hole event, concluding on August 10.
Last year’s champion, LPGA tour player Rosie Jones, shot an
impressive 8 under par score to take the Sr. Pro Division and
will be returning this year to defend her title. The Professional
Division purse is guaranteed at $10,000.
The LPGA Symetra Tour will award the 2019 campion a
Sponsor's Exemption into a 2020 LPGA Symetra Tour event in
the Carolinas.
The 2018 SC Open, overall champion, amateur Dawn
Woodard successfully competed in the 2019 Symetra Classic in
Davidson, NC this past May and will return to Seabrook Island
August 9-11 to defend her title.
Come join the fun as a player in the Pro Am, a spectator or
volunteer.
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F E AT U R E D AT T H E
LOWCOUNTRY
J A Z Z F E S T I VA L
SEPTEMBER 1
BY ALLIE KUBU
For The Island Connection
I
f you listen closely through the summer
swelter, robust, sweet harmonies will
rush across the channel when the
talented, ever-present Dave Koz performs
as part of the Summer Horns Tour at the
Lowcountry Jazz Festival on September 1
in Charleston. This melodious ensemble
consisting of the legend himself Dave
Koz, Gerald Albright (saxophone), Rick
Braun (trumpet), Kenny Lattimore
(vocals), and Aubrey Logan (vocals and
trombone) will allow each soloist to take a
trip back to their roots in horn sectionals,
especially Koz who calls himself a natural-
born collaborator, thriving on the creative
energy of his counterparts.
During Dave’s successful career of over
thirty-years, he received nine Grammy
nominations, produced twenty-one
albums (eleven of which were number one
on the Contemporary Jazz Charts), was
honored with an NAACP Image Award,
and received a star on the Hollywood
Walk of Fame. Before that, Koz dabbled
in torturous piano lessons and drums he
didn’t excel at, before finally finding a
home in his alto-saxophone at William
Howard Taft High School in the jazz
band. From playing his first show with his
older brother Jeff, who is also a musician,
to supporting American singer and
songwriter Bobby Cadwell on tour, and
then a lucky break with keyboardist and
composer Jeff Lorber who gave Koz the
confidence to pursue his passion in a solo
career, Koz’s gift of music added texture
to his life.
Perhaps best known for his thirteen
Dave Koz continues on page 4
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civic

Seabrook Island Town Council Meeting

T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 2 3
BY GREGG BRAGG
Lynn Pierotti The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer
publisher

T
lynn@luckydognews.com he Seabrook Island Town Council
(SITC) meeting of July 23 had
Tina Arnoldi five ordinances on the docket with
managing editor particular attention given to Ordinance
ICeditor@luckydognews.com 2019-08 (a curb on single use plastics).
Mayor Ciancio reminded attendees
SITC had been working on Ordinance
Jennifer Tuohy
2019-08 since the beginning of the year.
contributing editor He said the action was deemed in the best
jennifer@luckydognews.com interest of the community after consulting
with the Seabrook Island Club, Bohicket
Alejandro Ferreyros Marina, and local restaurants. Ciancio
senior graphic designer said the town’s blog showed a majority
supporting the action.
alejandro@luckydognews.com
Council member Finke publicly
mentioned Ordinance 2019-08 for the
Lori McGee first time during the town council meeting
sales manager of March 25, 2019. She made a motion
lori@luckydognews.com to commit the town to act on Ordinance
2019-08, saying in part, “Seabrook Island
and Kiawah Island stand out as two of
South Carolina’s coastal communities that
Senior Staff Writer have not passed some version [of a ban]. I
Gregg Bragg don’t think [we] should… adopt a policy
just because a neighboring municipality
Contributors has done so, but… because it is the right
Clarissa Childs thing to do for Seabrook Island, and our
very vulnerable and special ecosystem…
Kristi Coggins Also [this] may give the town standing if
Allie Kubu the ‘Ban the Bans’ is enacted [e.g. state
Theresa Widuch legislature], and there is a challenge to
Carol Antman local authority,” Finke said at the time.
Ordinance 2019-07 also drew public
comments from several Seabrook
residents. The measure gives SITC the
ability to issue up to $4.5 million in
General Obligation Bonds and language
in the bill stipulates either the mayor or
town administrator can act alone to issue
them. The mayor explained the ordinance
was only to give the town the option of
securing the funds in response to a disaster
and would require action by council.
However, the mayor also explained the
flexibility of the language was designed
to address an evacuation scenario, when a
quorum might not be possible and delays
to begin clearing roads intolerable.
The final contribution to the public
hearing was a statement of support for
Ordinance 2019-04. The act transfers
another piece of land to Seabrook’s
Greenspace Conservancy. The parcel at
2820 Dove Nest is the fifth contiguous
lot near the Lake House.
The mayor reported revenue for the
month was $238.768.06, which he
attributed to a check for business license
fees from the Municipal Association of
South Carolina (MASC). The amount
brings Seabrook to about 40% of its
annual projections. Expenses for June
totaled just under $139,000 or about 35%
of the annual budget. The Mayor said the
town didn’t receive franchise fees from
Berkeley Electric, AT&T, or Comcast in
June. However, he thinks the checks are
on the way and should boost next month’s
figures.
Council member John Gregg said
the public safety committee continued
to revise a 2013 memorandum of
understanding with the Seabrook Island
Property Owners Association (SIPOA)
for clearing debris from private roads
after a disaster. The topic was broached
because of new guidance received from
the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), changing what can be
easily approved for costs of clearing roads
for the passage of emergency vehicles.
The committee also considered debris
removal plans of other municipalities,
based on updated information from the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Council member Wells reported
that Seabrook won the coveted 2019
Achievement Award bestowed by MASC
for towns in the 1001 -5000 population
range. Credit for the wins goes to the
Dolphin Education Program.
“The Town of Seabrook Island has
the distinction of being one of the few
places where visitors can observe Atlantic
bottlenose dolphins in the process of
strand feeding, a behavior in which they
launch themselves up onto a beach to eat
the fish they have driven out of the water
before them.
“The Seabrook Island Dolphin
Education Program, designed by
NOAA Fisheries and managed by the
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network,
relies on volunteers working during peak
tourist season to engage with and educate
beachgoers,” read parts of MASC’s
account of the award.
The mayor reported the town is in receipt
of a petition signed by approximately 100
residents requesting changes to the beach
ordinance. He detailed the request as well
as the groups and organizations which
have been consulted on the matter. He
closed the topic by saying council had not
reached a decision on how or if to move
forward.
Mayor Ciancio said the town was close
to a deal with the proposed senior living
center. While he could not share details,
he said any agreement would be shared
with the public and voted on by SITC.
He proposed a donation of $1000 to
the Citadel on behalf of former Seabrook
mayor Terrence J. “Terry” Ahearn. “Terry
was an alumnus of the Citadel, served
Seabrook in various capacities on the
POA, and one term as mayor. I’m sure he
would have served many more if his health
hadn’t failed him… and the Citadel has
set a goal of $50,000 for this effort,” said
Ciancio.
The Citadel proposes to name a
classroom in its new Capers Hall - School
of Humanities and Social Sciences for
Terry. Donations can be made by emailing
Donna Factor, Director of Development,
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
donna.factor@citadel.edu, or calling
843.953.5258.

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Town administrator Joe Cronin
detailed the beach patrol report for the
month of June [townofseabrookisland.
org/beach-patrol.html]. He also secured
a temporary use permit for the Alan
Fleming Tennis Tournament to be held
October 2-6, 2019, and reported that work
on 1126 Ocean Forest Dr. is complete.
All ordinances scheduled for
second reading/enactment passed with
unanimous support.
Ordinance 2019-04 rezones 2820 Dove
Nest from the single family residential
category to agricultural-conservation.
Ordinance 2019-05 deletes section
7.60.20.5 and amends section 7.60.80.
The net effect allows residents to apply
for variances to setbacks for HVAC
equipment in homes built before the town
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was incorporated and before the current
set of FEMA regulations went into effect.
It also reduces the application fee by $200.
Ordinance 2019-06 allows adoption of
the town’s updated comprehensive plan.
Ordinance 2019- 07 renews the town’s
option to issue bonds in the amount
of $4.5 million, should the need for
additional funds arise (e.g. a disaster).
Ordinance 2019-08 prohibits the
distribution of single use plastic bags,
plastic straws and polystyrene (coolers,
cups, and other food containers) by
any business operating in the Town of
Seabrook Island.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned.

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Kiawah Arts Council

launches a new online
ticketing system
STAFF REPORT online access to the early release
The Island Connection tickets
• Electronic ticket scanners will

O
ver the past year, Kiawah Arts
Council had record registrations
for events. In an effort to make
each event accessible to those who most
want to attend, it has instituted a new
online-only ticket system and will charge
$10 more for events in the 2019/2020
season, which began this month.
Changes include:
• Kiawah property owners will have
replace cumbersome check-in
processes
• All tickets will be purchased
through a secure, user-friendly
online system
Event tickets are available on a
first come first serve basis online at
kiawahisland.org/events/ or at Town Hall
843-768-9166.

Tid e Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Aug 02 9:54am/10:18pm 3:43am/3:51pm
Aug 03 10:50am/11:10pm 4:33am/4:46pm
Aug 04 11:47am 5:24am/5:42pm
Aug 05 12:02am/12:44pm 6:14am/6:40pm
Aug 06 12:55am/1:43pm 7:07am/7:40pm
Aug 07 1:50am/2:42pm 8:00am/8:42pm
Aug 08 2:46am/3:41pm 8:56am/9:43pm
Aug 09 3:42am/4:38pm 9:53am/10:43pm
Aug 10 4:39am/5:33pm 10:49am/11:40pm
Aug 11 5:34am/6:25pm 11:43am
Aug 12 6:26am/7:13pm 12:32am/12:33pm
Aug 13 7:15am/7:58pm 1:20am/1:20pm
Aug 14 8:01am/8:39pm 2:04am/2:04pm
Aug 15 8:44am/9:19pm 2:45am/2:46pm

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

arts & events
Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns. Photo provided.
Dave Koz continues from cover
consecutively sold-out Dave Koz & Friends
At Sea cruises which travel around the
world encouraging guests to “see the world
through music,” family-man Dave Koz
doesn’t shy away from making a difference
in someone’s life when not performing. As
part of his wildly successful project, over a
million dollars was raised for the Starlight
Children’s Foundation, a program which
houses families of terminally ill children.
It’s difficult not to enjoy the adaptability
of Koz’s musical prowess: bandleader for
The Emeril Lagasse Show, a talk-show
host on The Dave Koz Radio Show, a
brief stint on Desperate Housewives, and
two songs utilized as the soundtrack for
General Hospital for over ten years, Dave
Koz isn’t one you’ll want to miss this
August 2, 2019
summer with works from the 2013 album
Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns and
Summer Horns II From A to Z.
Gleaning inspiration in unlikely places,
the stage is where Dave Koz feels most alive
because for him it’s not about the glory, it’s
about the fans and their infectious energy.
The audiences’ smiles instill a sense of
euphoria in Koz, which can be felt shooting
out of his saxophone, delivering an auditory
experience for the books. Check out “Deep
Dive” for a sneak peak of their feel good,
buoyant sounds which are sure to light up
the Lowcountry on September 1st. And
after the summer heat has died down, check
out his newest Christmas album in the
works “Gifts of the Season.”
For more information and to purchase
tickets visit lowcountryjazzfest.com.
August 2, 2019
Beach Safety Reminders from Charleston County Parks
BY CCPRC
For The Island Connection
S
ummertime is finally here, which
means our beaches will become
popular destinations for some fun
in the sun! The Charleston County Park
and Recreation Commission (CCPRC)
operates Folly Beach County Park (FBCP),
Isle of Palms County Park (IOPCP), Folly
Beach Commercial District (3rd St. West
to 2nd St. East) and Kiawah Beachwalker
Park (KBP), which all offer seasonally
lifeguarded ocean access. Even with
highly trained lifeguard staff on hand, it
is crucial for beach-goers to familiarize
themselves with important safety tips to
help reduce the number of accidents that
occur on beaches.
While CCPRC lifeguards are trained
and on alert for swimmers in trouble,
parents are strongly advised to keep a
constant watch on their children at all
times. CCPRC recommends that parents
teach their children to always look for
the lifeguards in the event that they get
separated from their parents or caregiver.
Parents are to report missing children to
the lifeguard staff immediately so that the
search process can begin. In 2018 alone,
201 people reported missing were found
at CCPRC beaches thanks to lifeguard
staff.
CCPRC offers the only public guarded
beaches in Charleston County and
therefore recommends always swimming
daily
under the careful watch of these ocean
lifeguards. Last year, out of the 149
rescues made, 123 of them were due to
rip currents. It is essential for beach-goers
to learn how to identify rip currents and
be able to escape from them. Lifeguards
are currently on duty at the beach parks
(IOPCP, FBCP and KBP) every day from
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. through mid-August.
Rip currents are identified by choppy
and different colored water, a break in a
wave pattern or foam and seaweed moving
out towards the sea. CCPRC advises
swimmers not to panic or swim against
the current if you are caught in one. The
best way to escape is to swim along the
shoreline and swim back to the shore in
a diagonal direction to move away from
the rip current. In addition, swimmers
are urged to wave to get the lifeguards’
attention so they can assist in a rescue.
When storms arise at the beach,
lightning strikes are possible. If lightning
is spotted within 10 miles of a county
beach park, everyone must exit the
beaches and seek shelter. The beaches
cannot be re-opened until there is a 30
minute buffer following the last lightning
strike and the all-clear is given.
Other Helpful Tips:
• Observe and obey lifeguard
warning flags and signs
• Be aware of hazardous water
conditions at all times
• Wear sunscreen and sunglasses to
prevent harmful sun exposure
• Keep our beaches and oceans
clean!
For more safety tips and additional
information about CCPRC’s beach parks,
visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Isle of Palms County Park, Folly Beach
County Park, and Kiawah Beachwalker
Park are owned and managed by the
Charleston County Park and Recreation
Commission (CCPRC), James Island
County Park is located at 871 Riverland
Drive. The mission of CCPRC is to improve
the quality of life in Charleston County by
offering a diverse system of park facilities,
programs and services. The large park system
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features over 11,000 acres of property and
includes six land parks, three beach parks,
four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas,
three dog parks, two landmark fishing
piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings,
a climbing wall, a challenge course, an
interpretive center, an equestrian center,
cottages, a campground, a marina, as well
as wedding, meeting and event facilities.
The park system also offers a wide variety
of recreational services – festivals, camps,
classes, programs, and more. For more
information on CCPRC, call 843-795-
4386 or visit charlestoncountyparks.com.
Flags and Symbols:
• Red over Yellow: Designated
lifeguarded swimming area between
flags.
• Yellow: Use caution. Rough water
or possible dangerous sea life.
• Yellow with Black Circle:
Surfboards and other non-powered
watercraft are prohibited.
• Red: No swimming. The water is
closed due to dangerous currents,
severe storms or lighting. Possible
dangerous sea life.
• Purple: Sea pests. There are a higher
than normal number of dangerous
marine animals in the water (this
is not intended to notify of the
presence of sharks).
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Get involved with The Kiawah
Island Turtle Patrol
N E S T I N G S E A S O N O F F I C I A L LY
R U N S F R O M M AY 1 T H R O U G H
OCTOBER 31
STAFF REPORT
The Island Connection
The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol loves
to share the sea turtle experience with
guests and residents. There are two ways
to do this:
1. Tag along with their hatching
patrol. Each section of the beach
is patrolled daily starting at 6:00
a.m. Look for volunteers in their
purple turtle patrol shirts.
2. Observe a nest inventory.
Inventories are scheduled from
July through October.
Keep in mind the following when
making plans to attend an inventory:
1. ALL inventory dates and times are
subject to change, primarily due to
weather conditions and occasionally
due to a status with the nest. Both
are at the discretion of the hatching
team. They do their best to keep on
schedule but sometimes changes
have to be made.
2. Times listed are estimated. Always
best to arrive early.
Gullah Geechee Cultural
Heritage Corridor Commission
awarded $95,000
3. There is no street parking; vehicles
will be ticketed and/or towed.
It’s best to bike or walk to the
inventory area.
4. NO flash photography is
permitted.
If you have questions, please contact
Jim Jordan at jjordan@kiawahisland.org
or Lynne Sager at lynnesager@me.com.
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T
he Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley
Foundation has just awarded the
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage
Corridor Commission $95,000. The new
funding will be used to help them become
better advocates for Gullah Geechee heirs
property owners around land ownership
preservation and conservation challenges.
They will also invest in their ability to
partner with Gullah Geechee communities
and heritage sites to systematically grow
sustainable, Gullah Geechee heritage
tourism in our National Heritage Area.
The Commission thanks the
Foundation for their critical, financial
support and for partnering to protect the
important heritage of the Gullah Geechee
people. Through their grant-making and
other tools, the Foundation works to
strengthen and sustain the communities of Photo provided.
the Lowcountry by supporting equitable
of the Gullah Geechee people who have
and inclusive access and engagement with
land, art and collections. traditionally resided in the coastal areas and
the sea islands of North Carolina, South
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Carolina, Georgia and Florida — from
Corridor is a federal National Heritage Pender County, North Carolina, to St.
Area. It was established by the U.S. Johns County, Florida.
Congress to recognize the unique culture
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CCPL installing new
self-check kiosks
STAFF REPORT
The Island Connection
T OR DEMENTIA
he Charleston County Public
Library (CCPL) is debuting new
self-check kiosks at several of its
branches. These kiosks are part of CCPL’s
continued efforts to enhance the patron
experience and remove barriers.
“These new kiosks, which are becoming
the standard in libraries throughout the
country, increase efficiency and allow
staff more time with our patrons, who
are our highest priority,” said CCPL
Executive Director Angela Craig. “This
is just another way for us to better serve
our patrons as we continue to evolve our
libraries.”
The kiosks offer patrons a fast and
convenient way to check out books,
DVDs, blu-rays and more, as well as pay
any fines associated with their account.
To use a kiosk, patrons just need their
library card (or card number) and the PIN
number associated with their account.
Eight branches will receive kiosks this
week, including:
• Village in Mount Pleasant
• McClellanville
• Poe/Sullivan’s Island
• Edisto
• West Ashley
• Folly Beach
• John L. Dart
• Cooper River Memorial
Kiosks were installed at the Mount
Pleasant, Hurd/St. Andrews, Wando,
Otranto Road, Dorchester Road, John’s
Island and Main libraries in June. The
kiosks at the St. Paul’s Hollywood Library
will be installed in the new branch, which
is currently under construction and
scheduled to open in early 2020. The
scheduled installation dates are subject to
change.
The funding for the kiosks is part of
the overall $108.5 million referendum
overwhelmingly approved by Charleston
County residents in 2014.
For more information, visit ccpl.org.
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Volunteer with Respite
Care Charleston
B R I N G " M O R E G O O D D AY S " T O
SENIORS WITH ALZHEIMER'S
STAFF REPORT
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J
oin Respite Care Charleston's smile and a willingness to bring joy to
social day program for adults with others. Programs are coordinated by full
Alzheimer's disease or other forms of time staff with the support of program
dementia on Tuesdays and Thursdays at assistants, so volunteers never have to
St. Johns Parish Church between 10:00 worry about getting thrown in their your
a.m. and 1:45 p.m. own. The ideal volunteer can work a fairly
A genuinely FUN experience, you'll consistent schedule with a minimum of
work with program participants on one hour per visit, with at least one visit
memory games, arts and crafts, light per month.
exercise, music therapy and other social
Please contact Christine at 843-813-
activities designed to stimulate them in 3051 or Christine@respitecarecharleston.
a positive and uplifting environment.
org for more information.
Volunteers can help with meal
preparation, serving and/or clean-up;
assisting with planning and coordinating
puzzles, games and arts and crafts; or
other activities related to RCC's mission
of improving the quality of life of those
living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Volunteering with RCC doesn't
require medical expertise, a background
working with seniors or any special
skills really - just patience, a warm
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Seabrook Island honored with
Achievement Award
BY MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
T BUDDIES
he Town of Seabrook Island received
a Municipal Achievement Award
for its dolphin education program.
Officials accepted the award during the
Municipal Association of South Carolina’s
Annual Meeting on July 20. The town won
in the 1,001 – 5,000 population category.
Twenty-nine cities and towns submitted
their projects and initiatives.
Seabrook Island has the distinction of
being one of the few places where visitors
can observe Atlantic bottlenose dolphins
in the process of strand feeding, a behavior
in which they launch themselves up onto
a beach to eat the fish they have driven out
of the water before them.
The spectacular hunting strategy is a
tourist draw, but it’s also vulnerable to
human interference. To protect it, the
Town of Seabrook Island focused on
education for beachgoers by building
partnerships with a local nonprofit group,
volunteers and the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration Fisheries.
The Seabrook Island Dolphin Education
Program, designed by NOAA Fisheries
and managed by the Lowcountry Marine
Mammal Network, relies on volunteers
working during peak tourist season to engage
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with and educate beachgoers about the
process while also collecting data on strand
feeding and the impact humans have on it.
As a tourism project, the town supported it
with state accommodations tax funding,
and the program was coordinated with the
neighboring Town of Kiawah Island.
Seabrook Island
is an example to
coastal cities
everywhere on
collaboration
to protect our
ocean wildlife
and barrier
islands
In its initial 2018 season, program
volunteers worked more than 600 hours
on the beach, interacting with more than
1,400 beachgoers. The season ended with
no significant dolphin disturbances, and the
educators were able to track the behavior of
11 dolphins, including one new calf.
For 2019, the town aims to increase
volunteer participation and coverage
hours. It hopes to eventually build
enough volunteer expertise to transition
program management to a volunteer-run
organization, similar to the Seabrook
Island Turtle Patrol, Birders Group and
National History Group.
“Seabrook Island is an example to
coastal cities everywhere on collaboration
to protect our ocean wildlife and barrier
islands,” said Eric Budds, interim executive
director for the Municipal Association.
These winning entries represent
innovative projects undertaken by
Municipal Association member cities and
towns. Information and a video about the
project are available on the Association’s
website www.masc.sc (keyword:
Achievement Awards).
The Municipal Association of South
Carolina initiated the Achievement
Awards in 1987 to recognize and
encourage innovations and excellence in
local government.
daily
Back to
School Bash
BENEFITTING
T H E B A C K PA C K
PROGRAM
BY THERESA WIDUCH
For The Island Connection
A
“Back to School Bash” benefitting
the Backpack Buddies program
run by the Kiawah Women’s
Foundation will be held on Friday,
August 30 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. during
the Freshfields “Music on the Green”
summer event.
Home Team BBQ will be there offering
delicious food and 48 Wine Bar will have
wine and beer available for purchase.
There will also be a silent auction/raffle.
The Backpack Buddies program provides
food to over 360 “at-risk” of hunger
children on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands.
Every Friday, these children receive packs
of healthy, shelf stable food to take home to
sustain them over the weekend.
Hunger lives 5 miles away. Hungry
children cannot learn. This program
helps the children come to school alert,
secure, confident and ready to learn.
August 2, 2019
WHERE LITTLE RICHARD’S “WOP-BOP- A-LOO-BOP”
IS ALMOST AN ANTHEM
BY CAROL ANTMAN
For The Island Connection
I
n Charleston tour guides point out the
historic markers on antebellum homes.
In Macon, Georgia the emblems
designate hippie crash pads and tour
guides describe bands streaking naked
through the neighborhood. Macon
thrusts its fist into the air and declares it’s
“Where the South Rocks”. Otis Redding
is a local hero. Little Richard’s “wop-
bop- a-loo-bop” is almost an anthem.
The Allman Brothers, once the epitome of
unwelcome hippie types, are now a tourist
attraction with vans of fans shown where
they “crashed”, wrote songs, hid out to
escape the cops and photographed album
covers. Throngs make the pilgrimage
to Rose Hill Cemetery where they’re
buried and leave mementos like little
frogs, lighters and guitar picks. When
my girlfriend Mary and I visited Macon
recently, rock-n-roll was a constant theme,
not only because of the city’s illustrious
history but because of its dedication to
nurturing the next Otis Redding.
Macon’s musical legacy is the impetus
for its future. We wandered into the Tic
Tac Room one morning and the new owner
David Fullman stopped stocking the bar
to tell us the club’s history. The original
owner “Miss Ann” Howard created the
club as one of Macon’s first gay bars.
Little Richard, kicked out by his family
while a teenager, slept upstairs, performed
and washed dishes there. David proudly
held an iconic photograph of him as he
described how he’s revitalizing the club.
Capricorn Records, where rockers
like Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie
Daniels, Wet Willie, Percy Sledge, Bonnie
Bramlett and others recorded in the
1970’s is renovating its historic building
and undertaking a large music education
program in collaboration with Mercer
College. Their goal is to educate future
music legends.
At the Otis Redding Foundation,
Mary and I spoke to Leila Regan-Porter,
the executive assistant. Fans come to
the small museum to pay tribute to the
influential soul singer including a guy
from England who was so moved to
arrive that he cried. I’ve been all over
the world and this is my favorite place.
ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON
Macon, Georgia
Photo by Carol Antman.
I adore Macon,” she said. Inspired by
its namesake, the foundation empowers
youth through music and arts education
programs and partners to provide lessons
as well as scholarships for continued
studies at Mercer College. “We all work
together as part of our community to
make things happen,” Leila says. This
year they have 75 kids in music camps
and teachers from all over the world.
Macon is home to some of rock n
roll’s most storied venues including the
City Auditorium where we attended a
rollicking concert by Gladys Knight. Built
in 1923, it has hosted decades of major
acts including a gospel performance by
Sister Rosetta Tharpe in 1946 that made
music history. Little Richard was selling
soft drinks that night and was pulled up
onto the stage to sing a duet, igniting his
musical ambition. Since her debut at the
age of 7 when she was the first African
American winner of the Ted Mack’s
Amateur Hour, Gladys Knight has earned
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her title as the Empress of Soul. Ever the
diva, she had the diverse crowd on their
feet as she rocked the full house.
When Macon touts itself as the city
“Where Soul Lives” it’s also paying respect
to the roots of that sound: the African
American culture which comprises half
of Macon’s population. Accompanied
by children playing djembes, we toured
the Harriet Tubman African American
Museum with education coordinator
JacQuez Harris. Radiating youthful
optimism and ambition, JacQuez says
he “tries to exemplify what a 21st century
African American man should look like.”
He dresses professionally and devotes
himself to mentoring youth. “I don’t
know what tomorrow holds but I know
who holds tomorrow,” he told us as he
passionately recounted Tubman and the
museum’s stories.
H&H Restaurant, where the philosophy
is “Mind your own biscuits and life will
be gravy”, was founded by two African
American women Inez Hill and Louise
Hudson. They fed the struggling Allman
Brothers for free which earned “Mama
Louise” (also known as “the most beloved
woman in Macon”) a seat on their tour
bus in 1972. Menu items such as pork
skins ‘n pimento cheese, fried okra, biscuits
and gravy and the legendary fried chicken
continue to lure scores of hungry customers.
The Douglass Theatre, founded in
1921 by Macon’s first African American
millionaire Charles Douglass, was recently
renovated and continues to attract widely-
varied audiences for concerts and events.
It has earned membership in the African
American Historic Preservation Network.
The rock, blues and soul megahits
that were birthed in Macon are the city’s
treasured legacy but to Macon they are
just the intro. Investments and vision are
nurturing the talent that will become our
country's future musical marvels. Rock
on Macon. Rock on!
Roadtrips Charleston highlights interesting
destinations within a few hour’s drive of
Charleston, S.C. as well as more far flung
locales. Carol Antman’s wanderlust is driven
by a passion for outdoor adventure, artistic
experiences, cultural insights and challenging
travel. For hot links, photographs and
previous columns or to make comments please
see www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
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August 2, 2019
Preparing for hurricane season
A
fter seeing several named storms in
recent years, the Lowcountry is on
high alert each summer heading
into hurricane season. Just last year,
Hurricane Florence caused over $2 billion
in insured losses with record-breaking
rainfall on the coasts of North and
South Carolina. In 2017, we witnessed
Hurricane Irma, the most powerful storm
since Katrina in 2005, and the third
costliest hurricane in history. While we
hope this caliber of disaster never strikes
again, it is important to make sure your
home and other assets are protected from
these natural disasters. As we near the
peak of 2019 hurricane season, there are
several ways to prepare your home and
family now, so that you are ready when
disaster strikes.
The most important step to preparation
is checking and familiarizing yourself
with your insurance policies. Many
homeowners are not aware that standard
homeowner’s insurance does not cover
flood, wind, hail, or earthquakes. Often
these are added as separate policies or
additional coverage on an existing policy.
An important thing to note is coverage
cannot be added right before a storm,
so it’s critical to schedule an annual
insurance review well in advance to
accommodate any life changes you may
have recently experienced. At Schirmer
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Insurance Group, we can evaluate your
current policy and we strive to make sure
you are fully prepared. We thoroughly
discuss what is included in your policy,
as well as what is not covered and may
require an additional policy.
Aside from the structure of the home,
it is also important to cover everything
inside. For high-value goods, you may
want to explore an “Inland Marine”
policy, which covers valuables such
as cash, firearms, jewelry, artwork, or
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electronics. If you own watercraft or
recreational vehicles, it is important to
have adequate coverage for each item. Our
agents at Schirmer Insurance Group can
consult with you to put together a tailored
policy or bundle that works best for you
and your lifestyle.
There are some steps you can take at
any time to ensure you and your family
are ready in the event of an evacuation or
post-hurricane damage. First, make copies
of any important documents in your
home such as birth certificates, passports,
medical records, legal documents, and
insurance policies. Secure the copies in a
safe place or transfer them to an external
hard drive that can be easily transported.
Second, create a home inventory of
any furnishings and valuables. It is
recommended this inventory be in the
form of pictures or videos that can be
accessible in the event of a loss. Lastly,
when evacuating, make sure you have
cash on hand as well as a camera, phone
charger, replacement sets of keys, and an
emergency supply kit. Have an emergency
plan and review with your family members
regularly.
Call Schirmer Insurance Group at
843-881-4707, with questions regarding
disaster preparedness, or to help you find an
insurance solution that is right for you.
 August 2
ONGOING
WHAT: Black Refractions: Highlights
from The Studio Museum in Harlem
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art
WHEN: May 24-Aug. 18
MORE INFO: The only Southern
venue selected to host the first traveling
exhibition highlighting the full breadth
of The Studio Museum in Harlem’s
permanent collection. Exhibition includes
works by Jacob Lawrence, Romare
Bearden, David Hammons, Fred Wilson,
Kerry James Marshall, Titus Kaphar,
Kehinde Wiley and Lorna Simpson.
Black Refractions is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to share these incredible
works of art with the Charleston
community. For information visit
GibbesMuseum.org.
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront
properties
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and Wildlife
Service discourages the use of outdoor
lights when not required, in order to
protect nesting sea turtles. When on the
beach at dark, use red filters on flashlights.
Artificial light such as flashlights without
filters are prohibited on the beach at night.
This includes flashlights on phones as well.
Mondays
WHAT: Farmer’s Market
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 4 - 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Shop locally grown
organic produce along with specialty food
products, delicious treats, fresh seafood
and Lowcountry crafts. Or come hungry
and enjoy BBQ, take-away dinners, sweets
and more.
WHAT: Charleston Coastal Choir
WHERE: Church of Our Savior
WHEN: 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Local, mixed community
chorus, open for membership. Season runs
October through March. For information
contact Director of Music, Van McCollum
at 404.401.0678 or vanmccollum@
bellsouth.net.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Kick-it at Bohicket
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Face painting, a balloon
artist, DJ and sand art bracelets. Co-
sponsored by The Town of Seabrook Island
& Bohicket Merchants Association. For
questions call Todd at 248.719.0076.
WHAT: Wine Tasting
WHERE: FortyEight Wine Bar and
Kitchen
WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: The tastings usually feature
2-4 bottles of wine last until those bottles
run out. Donations are accepted and all
proceeds go to Lowcountry Food Bank, a
non-profit that feeds families in need with
warm healthy meals.
First and Third
Tuesdays
WHAT: The Charleston County Public
Library Bookmobile
WHERE: Parking lot behind Hege’s
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Bookmobile is back the
first and third Tuesdays of the month. The
schedule for the summer is July 17, August
7 & 21.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Kids Fish
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: Check-in at 8:30 a.m., Fishing
from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: For ages 4-14. Cost is
$7.00- includes bait, tackle, rod and reel.
Check-in 8:30- Fishing 9-10 a.m. and
10-11 a.m. Co-sponsored by The Town of
Seabrook Island & Bohicket Merchants
Island Connection Calendar
Association. For questions call Todd at
248.719.0076.
WHAT: Timbers Kiawah Concerts in
the Courtyard
WHERE: The Courtyard between Hege’s
and Java Java (Freshfields Village)
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join Timbers Kiawah in
The Courtyard every Wednesday for live
music with Chris Dodson, outdoor kids
games, local art and beverages provided
by Timbers Kiawah. The series will run
through Wed., Aug. 29.
WHAT: Starlight Cinema
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join us for a movie
under the stars each Wednesday night
through Aug. 15. The free, outdoor movie
series will feature recent hits and classic
favorite family-friendly movies. Guests
are encouraged to bring beach chairs and
blankets.
Thursdays
WHAT: Live Music at The Andell Inn
WHERE: The Andell Inn Hotel,
Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Relax with cool jazz
every Thursday evening in the lounge of
the Andell Inn Hotel. Drinks and food
available. No cover charge. 843.793.6050.
AndellInn.com.
Thursdays & Sundays
WHAT: Live Music
WHERE: 48 A Wine Bar
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Featuring 48 wines
by the glass every day. For details visit
FortyEightWineBar.com.
Fridays
WHAT: Acrylic Painting and Pottery
WHERE: The Frog Gallery
WHEN: 10-noon
MORE INFO: Beginner to intermediate
classes include individual instruction in
drawing, composition and color. Students
can work in clay on the wheel or use the
slab method to create. Techniques on
glazing will be taught and projects will be
fired off site. $40 per person and includes
all materials. Contact Donna Horack
843.343.4170 to reserve space.
Saturdays
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate campus,
2024 Academy Rd.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Local farmers, vendors
and artisans, live music, food trucks.
Charleston’s only year-round market.
JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com.
Third Saturday of the
Month
WHAT: Sea Islands Cars & Coffee
WHERE: Freshfields Village, Kiawah
WHEN: 9-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: This free event will feature
antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and any
other cool cars. Coffee and other refreshments
available for purchase by Java Java Coffee
House. If you have any specific questions
about the event, please contact Bruce
Stemerman at bstemerman@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
WHAT: Music on the Green - Diverse
Groove
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m
MORE INFO: Join us this summer for
our Music on the Green series, held Friday
evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Village
Green. This family friendly, outdoor concert
series will feature local groups and top acts
from across the Southeast in all genres of
music. freshfieldsvillage.com
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
WHAT: Movie Matinee
WHERE: The Sandcastle
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a free, family-friendly
sea turtle talk and hatching patrol activity
on the beach with Lynne Sager, Kiawah
Turtle Patrol coordinator and permit
holder, and the Kiawah Conservancy. Visit
kiawahconservancy.org/news-and-happenings
or call 843-768-2029 to register your
attendance.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
WHAT: Walk on the Wild Side
WHERE: The Preserve Nature Trail
WHEN: 9:00 AM
MORE INFO: A family-friendly guided
nature tour exploring The Preserve Nature
Trail. Examine a variety of wildlife-
friendly habitats as we look for signs
of birds, alligators, and other wildlife
species. See majestic views from the Blue
Heron Pond Tower and beyond. https://
kiawahconservancy.org
WHAT: Walk on the Wild Side at The
Preserve
WHERE: The Preserve Nature Trail
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: A family-friendly guided
nature tour exploring The Preserve Nature
Trail. Examine a variety of wildlife-
friendly habitats as we look for signs of
birds, alligators, and other wildlife species.
See majestic views from the Blue Heron
Pond Tower and beyond. We will meet at
The Preserve parking area located on Grey
Widgeon Lane.
WHAT: Movie Matinee
WHERE: The Sandcastle
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join us at The Sandcastle (1
Shipwatch Road) for a FREE Conservancy
Movie Matinee. Enjoy a selection of movie
snacks and drinks while you watch the Kiawah
Conservancy’s sea turtle, alligator, shorebird,
and bobcat documentary shorts. This is sure to
be a great family-friendly activity.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 & 7
WHAT: SCORH Rural Grant Writing
Workshop
WHERE: St. Christopher Camp &
Conference Center
WHEN: All Day
MORE INFO:New grant-writers looking
for content about writing, implementing
and sustaining HRSA grants, to include
Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
(FORHP) funding opportunities. Contact
Lindsey Kilgo at
803-454-3850 or lkilgo@scorh.net.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
WHAT: Music on the Green - Fifth Divine
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m
MORE INFO: Join us this summer for
our Music on the Green series, held Friday
evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Village
Green. This family friendly, outdoor
concert series will feature local groups and
top acts from across the Southeast in all
genres of music. freshfieldsvillage.com/
event.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
WHAT: All You Need is Love: CJO
Plays the Beatles
WHERE: East Beach Conference Center
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The music catalog of
The Beatles is vast and has been long
recognized as some of the best-loved
music of all time. On this special night
on Kiawah Island the Charleston Jazz
Orchestra will pay tribute to one of the
world’s greatest bands. Joining them on
stage to perform these Beatles classics
will be the ever-versatile vocalist Kanika
Moore. Purchase tickets https://www.
kiawahisland.org/events/
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
WHAT: Music in the Garden with
Bluegrass Gadgets
WHERE: Night Heron Park
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy an evening of music
with the Bluegrass Gadgets and take a
stroll through the Garden with one of the
Kiawah Conservancy Garden Keepers to
learn how we’re growing native. Bring your
own seating, libations, and an appetizer to
share during this live musical performance.
Reservations are not required for this
complimentary program!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
WHAT: Seabrook Island Grief Support
Group
WHERE: Eagle’s Nest Studio at The Lake
House
WHEN: 7 pm
MORE INFO: New members are always
welcome to join. Participants in the group
include but are not limited to those who have
lost a spouse as well as those who have lost a
child. For more information, please contact
Mary Fleck at marybfleck@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
WHAT: Volunteer Orientation and
Sidewalker Training
WHERE: Charleston Area Therapeutic
Riding
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: This is an in-depth
training that will teach participants
everything they need to know to volunteer
in CATR’s therapeutic riding programs.
This year, we have expanded the training
to include important horse care techniques
and student disability education. Please
spread the word and help us recruit more
volunteers! Contact Kenna Brookshire
at volunteers@catr-program.org for more
information or to register.
WHAT: 2019 Grape Stomp Festival
WHERE: Deep Water Vineyard
WHEN: 10:00 a.m.
MORE INFO: The 2019 Stomp Festival
promises to be THE event of the year at
Deep Water Vineyard. We’ll have our
new sparkling wine as well as our ever-
popular strawberry wine “Have a Ball,
Lucille”while it lasts. deepwatervineyard.
com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 & 25
WHAT: Progressive Show Jumping
WHERE: Johns Island County Park -
Mullet Hall
WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
MORE INFO: Mullet Hall Equestrian
Center at Johns Island County Park
hosts horse shows year round that are
open to the public for spectating. Events
include Hunter, Jumper, and Open shows
consisting of Hunter, Equitation, and
Western. Spectators are invited to enjoy the
shows for free ccprc.com.
September 14
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
WHAT: An Evening of Worship Featuring
JEKAYLN CARR
WHERE: New Bethlehem Baptist Church
WHEN: 3:00 – 7:30 p.m
MORE INFO: The Inspired Commission
is privileged to be hosting an evening with
the Youth. The Lord has laid it upon our
hearts to compel the next generations to
return to that glorious place in which we
call the church. newbethlehembc.org
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
WHAT: Dave Koz and Friends
WHERE: Lowcountry Jazz Friends
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Building on the massive success
of their Summer Horns projects, Dave Koz And
Friends are returning to the road with the brass-
fueled, feel-good tour of the summer. Joining
GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz
will be Gerald Albright (saxophone), Rick Braun
(trumpet), Kenny Lattimore (vocals), Aubrey
Logan (trombone and vocals) and Adam Hawley
(guitarist). lowcountryjazzfest.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
WHAT: Sea Island Show Series
WHERE: Mullet Hall Equestrian Center
WHEN: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Mullet Hall Equestrian
Center at Johns Island County Park hosts
horse shows year round that are open to the
public for spectating. Spectators are invited
to enjoy the shows for free. ccprc.com
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Choosing the right storm protection
A
s we begin this hurricane season,
it is important to understand what
you can do to protect your home
in the event of a storm. One of the best
solutions is adding storm protection to
your home. Whether you already have
storm protection or are interested in
learning more, the following guide will
help you along.
Understanding Storm Protection
Many people have a misconception
that hurricane shutters only protect
against broken windows, however, they
actually protect your roof. The real danger
during a hurricane is the vast amount of
wind and flying debris. Objects may hit
your home, causing openings for gusts
to enter. The real damage often comes
after this, when the wind has a way into
your home creating negative and positive
pressure. Once inside, the wind looks for
any area to escape. Since the entry point
will continue to have wind coming in, the
roof is often the area that gives first, and
can actually be blown off of your home.
By installing hurricane shutters, the
openings are blocked from excessive wind
entering your home.
Storm Protection vs Plywood
Covering your windows and doors
with plywood should only be a last resort
alternative to actual storm shutters. They
August 2, 2019
Hurricane Preparedness 2019
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are heavy and difficult to deploy. They can
also cause damage to your home as you
have to screw or nail them directly into
the structure. Most importantly, these
panels fail to meet criteria for optimal
storm protection.
Choosing the Right Storm Protection
There are several types of storm
protection solutions. Choosing the
appropriate product can be overwhelming.
Hurricane Shutter Types
Storm Panels are made of corrugated
steel or aluminum. They are stored away
until needed and are one of the most
economical storm systems available.
Fabric Panels are a highly-effective
alternative to steel or aluminum hurricane
panels. They offer better performance and
are easier to handle and store.
Rolling shutters are louvered panels
that roll up or down. They are permanently
stored above nearly any span and are
deployed manually or automatically. ABS Storm Protection. Photo provided
Accordion Shutters are hinged and Deploying Your Shutters and how to properly secure your storm
louvered panels that are permanently If your home is equipped with rolling, protection to avoid service issues like over
mounted beside windows, doors and accordion or storm-rated colonial shutters, tightening fasteners, breaking windows,
openings allowing for easy deployment. deployment is very easy and shouldn’t or damaging your home.
Storm-Rated Colonials are take up too much time. However, steel or If you would like more information on
permanently mounted shutters hinged fabric panels require a little more work. Be the different types of storm protection, please
on the side and fold back into an open aware that storm protection deployment call Armor Building Solutions at 843-717-
position and enhance the aesthetic quality takes time and practice. You need to 1746 or visit armorbuildingsolutions.com.
of your home. understand your tools, safety procedures