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The Great American Eclipse

BY SUSAN HILL SMITH
For The Island Connection

E
xpect a lot of jostling for position as people consider
viewing spots for the Aug. 21 Great American
Eclipse, and dont be surprised if the event draws
some extra celestial attention to Isle of Palms, the final
U.S. city the moons shadow will touch before heading
into the waves of the Atlantic.
The last time the Southeastern coast of the United
States had such prime viewing for a total solar eclipse was
in 1970, making this a first-time event for many, and one
to remember for the ages.
Weather permitting, a partial eclipse will be visible
to the entire North American continent that Monday.
However, the path of totality, within which people will
have a rare chance to experience the complete absence of
sunlight during daytime hours, will be up to 168 miles
wide and affect portions of 12 states.
Eclipse continues on page 5

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Kiawah Island Town Council

Lynn Pierotti
publisher
Meeting, August 1
lynn@luckydognews.com BY KATY CALLOWAY
The Island Connection Editor
Katy Calloway

T
katy@luckydognews.com he last Town Council Meeting in
managing editor the current facility opened with an
air of anticipation for the new Town
Jennifer Tuohy Hall, which opened Monday Aug. 7.
jennifer@luckydognews.com Mayor Weaver began the meeting with
contributing editor a proposed amendment to the agenda
regarding item 6a. Approval of the Island
Beach Services Franchise Amendment,
Alejandro Ferreyros On belief that there was an error in the
senior graphic designer way the contract was put together in
alejandro@luckydognews.com 2015, The Ways and Means committee
may have been incorrectly handled the
Lori McGee
contract. Weaver stated that staff will do
some research before Augusts Ways and
sales manager Means meeting, and they will conclude
lori@luckydognews.com how to move ahead. Item 6a was removed
by unanimous agreement.
Carla Foxworth Minutes were unanimously approved
sales executive with a comment by John Wilson that due
carla@luckydognews.com to his absence he did not actually second
the adjournment of the public hearing. The
minutes were amended.
Staff Writers Discussion of the new Town Municipal
Gregg Bragg Center followed and the impending move
Meredith Poston taking place at the end of the week. Staff
would be up and running by Monday
Contributors morning. However, the mayor cautioned,
Be paitient dont run right over to do are not covered. Motion to approve the
Susan Hill Smith
business on Monday morning, use your
Faye Allbritton imagination for a while.
Stephanie Braswell Wendy Kulick took advantage of the
Monique Boissier-Sporn citizens comments to confirm accurate
Lori Leary language in the new employee handbook
Sarah Reynolds that is still awaiting final approval. The
Paula S. Osborn handbook has been in the works for 2
years, and is a major effort led by Town
Jennifer Meshanko Administrator Stephanie Braswell. Council
Sarah Reynolds has given careful attention to assure that
Dawn Davis verbiage and policies are relevant and
Meredith Poston clearly stated.
Kulick then went on to ask if volunteers
are covered by policies in the handbook,
and if so they too should receive copies
be asked to sign an agreement to uphold
its policies. Mayor Weaver responded to
Kulicks suggestion stating that there are
some references to councilmembers and
volunteers in the handbook and he would
address them later.
New business included the unanimous
approval of the CARTA budget, a
requirement of TOKI acting as a charter
member of CARTA. Ways and Means
recommended the approval, Town Council
approved.
Ways and Means also recommended
the approval of the Greenery contract. The
Greenery will assess the new Town Hall
landscaping needs and propose to amend
their contract. The original contract was
for $152,000 and the proposed additional
work will require an estimated $8,000
increase in cost.
Mayor Weaver pointed out that
portions of the contract are not yet known,
for example, mulch around the new Town
Hall. There is at this location, at lot of
landscaping that isnt landscaped, stated
Mayor Weaver. The contract deals with the
area immediately around the new building
but there are four surrounding areas that
contract as-is passed unanimously.
Braswell reported on the status of
the Employee Handbook and reminded
Council that the goal going into this was
to create a user-friendly policy manual for
employees. As they dove into it they did
have to use some legalese which resulted
in a lengthier-than-anticipated document.
She requested conversation around the
tuition reimbursement policy, a program
that currently only one Town employee is
utilizing.
Mayor Weaver recalled his corporate
experience to define a program that
limits the Towns exposure to tuition
reimbursement. After some discussion,
Council agreed that a cap on payment
in the range of $5000 per fiscal year was
necessary.
Tillerman stated the only significant
changes in policy are with personal time off;
vacation time and personal time has been
merged to allow more flexibility in their
use. The handbook also includes language
how about how to handle compensation
and the expectation to be at work during
an emergency, a policy distinction driven
by Hurricane Matthew.
Councilmember Wilson brought up
the use of Town computers for personal
business stating, No reason to use Town
equipment for anything other than Town
purposes, whether it is trucks or anything
else. Significant discussion ensued.
Wilson made a motion to amend the
language in the handbook to reflect his
opinion, seconded by Councilman Koach.
When called for a vote it was split, with
Councilmembers Mezzanotte and Widuch
opposed and Mayor Weaver abstaining.
Therefore no changes were made.
The new employee handbook was then
approved unanimously.
Details surrounding the new Municipal
Center were then discussed. It was decided
that the exterior signs, including the traffic
regulatory signs did not need to be replaced
to provide continuity with the other signs
throughout the island. Replacing the signs
would cost approximately $9000 which
Mayor Weaver did not feel was justified.
Council agreed, noting that they werent
particularly noticeable.
The fourth quarter budget report was
provided by Town Treasurer Dorota
Szubert. Szybert asked Council to note that
the numbers were not final, and the years
budget had not been closed. Fourth quarter
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tax and beverage taxes had not yet been
received. By the end of the year, Szubert
expects the revenues to be within the budget.
The only revenue she expects will fall short
this year is interest revenue and according
to Szubert administration is, working on
improving that performance for next year.
A bright note in the budget report was the
announcement that the Town is going
paperless next year. Auditors will be working
at the end of the month, and the final years
budget should be available by October.
Town administrator updated Council
on the work performed by Mercer Group,
who was hired to assess the revenue
generating departments. They also looked
at the development departments and are
finalizing a report. The report recommends
changes, including redefining staff roles
and organization to maximize efficiency.
Tillerman, Weaver and Wilson have all
seen the preliminary report and are in
agreement with its recommendations.
Councilmember Widuch, in his public
safety report, noted that demolition of
Station #6 has started. Comments about
speeding both leading onto the island and
on the island have resulted in the Sherriffs
office being more active in these areas and
issuing more tickets. He concluded by
stating that there is an open seat on the St.
Johns District Fire Commission. It will be
open shortly for public posting.
Councilmember Wilson clarified for
Council that he did not attend the July 20
State Infrastructure Bank meeting as of
July 11, he did however attend the meeting
in its time. He also clarified that Chip
Limehouse, the Kiawah representative for
the SIB did not vote against the completion
of 526 as was reported, in fact he did not
Tid e Char t
Date High Tide
Aug 18 5:30am/6:08pm
Aug 19 6:33am/7:06pm
Aug 20 7:32am/8:01pm
Aug 21 8:27am/8:52pm
Aug 22 9:20am/9:40pm
Aug 23 10:10am/10:25pm
Aug 24 10:58am/11:09pm
Aug 25 11:45am/11:52pm
Aug 26 12:32pm
Aug 27 12:36am/1:20pm
Aug 28 1:21am/2:10pm
Aug 29 2:10am/3:01pm
Aug 30 3:01am/3:55pm
Aug 31 3:55am/4:47pm
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.
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get a chance to vote at all. The July 20
meeting, which Wilson attended via live
feed, was inconclusive about 526.
The SIB tabled the issue until the next
meeting, much to the disappointment
of those in attendance, including Mayor
Tecklenberg, Senator Sandy Senn and
several county councilmembers.
Councilmember Mezzanotte reported
that the Conservancy has received two
more land donations and now have a
total of 8 properties that equal about 1.5
acres. In environmental news, there are
320 turtle nests, 54 have hatched. Beach
patrol has issued 109 warning tickets for
dogs off-leash in 2017 and recently issued
6 actual tickets, which cost violators a
minimum of $102.50 per incident. Also in
2017, 4 alligators have been removed, half
the number reported at this time last year.
A $465 ticket for feeding an alligator was
issued to a visitor in Parkside. Mezzanotte
suggested the fee be raised.
Resident Marilyn Larach asked council
why the previous town administrator and
treasurer have not yet been arrested for
embezzlement charges. Mayor Weaver
responded stating, There is still an active
investigation taking place involving both
the FBI and the local Federal prosecutor.
We are not subject to learning the details
of that investigation except to know that it
is still occurring.
The public portion of the meeting
concluded and Council moved into
executive session to discuss the Business
Administrators contract with Mayor
Weaver assuring the audience that, this
will not be long and the response will be,
there will be no decisions and no votes
taken.
Low Tide
11:36am
12:28am/12:35pm
1:24am/1:32pm
2:15am/2:25pm
3:04am/3:16pm
3:51am/4:06pm
4:36am/4:55pm
5:19am/5:43pm
6:02am/6:31pm
6:45am/7:21pm
7:29am/8:13pm
8:16am/9:08pm
9:07am/10:02pm
10:00am/10:55pm
Source: saltwatertides.com
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Town of Kiawah Island Municipal
Center completion
RIBBON CUTTING KICKS OFF GRAND OPENING
AND OPEN HOUSE
BY STEPHANIE BRASWELL
For The Island Connection
T
he Town of Kiawah Island is pleased
to announce completion of the new
Kiawah Island Municipal Center.
The Town will host a grand opening of the
new facility located at 4475 Betsy Kerrison
Dr. on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 3:30 p.m. to
6 p.m. The ribbon cutting ceremony will
take place at 3:30 p.m. and immediately
following the facility will be open for the
public to tour and enjoy refreshments
and live music. This event is open to the
community with a RSVP requested by Aug.
25 to mferrell@kiawahisland.org. A second
open house will be held Friday, Sept. 8 from
3 - 5 p.m.
Mayor Craig Weaver stated, We are
excited to have our residents visit the new
Municipal Center. Every day the facility will
be used by residents, tourists and businesses
working on the island. A great deal of
planning has gone into making this facility
a pleasant and productive place to conduct
Town business and for our staff to serve the
community.
The Municipal Center project originated
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The new Town of Kiawah Island Municipal Center at 4475 Betsy Kerrison Dr.
Image provided.
with the land purchase in Dec. 2014 and
construction followed in March 2016.
Design and construction were overseen by a
Municipal Center Committee comprised of
members of Town Council, staff and Kiawah
residents. The construction, inclusive of
architectural design, site development and
landscaping, cost approximately $9 million.
The Town contributed $1.5 million from
the sale of the former municipal center, $4.6
million from cash reserves and financed the
balance over the next 10 years.
Former Mayor Pro Tem and Municipal
Center Committee Chairman John
Labriola stated, This project represents a
major milestone for the Town to construct
a new Municipal Center and become the
Gateway to Kiawah.
The Municipal Center is a 14,100
sq.ft. single-story building consisting
of a main lobby, administrative offices,
conference rooms and council chambers
and a Charleston Visitors Center satellite
office. The building was planned with
consideration of green building practices to
improve energy efficiency while minimizing
the facilities toll on the environment.
Specifically, the building was constructed
with use of recycled building materials,
drip-irrigation and pervious pavement to
minimize the impact on drainage, use of
low-flow plumbing fixtures for reduced
water consumption and use of LED lighting
fixtures for energy conservation.
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Seabrook
Island
municipal
election
FILING PERIOD
IS OPEN AND
RUNS THROUGH
N O V. 8
BY FAYE ALLBRITTON
For The Island Connection
T
he Town of Seabrook Island
election for Mayor, Town
Council (4 positions) and Utility
Commission (1 position) is scheduled
for Tuesday, Nov. 7. The filing period
for candidates is now open and will run
through noon on Friday, Sept. 8. Mayor
and Town Council positions are two-year
terms beginning Nov. 2017. The Utility
Commissioner position is a six-year term
beginning Nov. 2017. Filing forms are
available at the Town Hall between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There
are no filing fees for any of the offices. All
full-time residents of Seabrook Island are
eligible to run for office.
August 18, 2017
Sky Map: The total eclipse will give us a quick chance to stargaze. This map by College
of Charleston Professor Terry Richardson indicates the position of stars and planets that
should be visible to South Carolina viewers in the darkness when looking southwest from the
centerline of the eclipse. It shows stars brighter than magnitude 1.6 unless they are so close to
the horizon they cant be seen. The size roughly indicates the stars brightness. Regulus is just
over one degree from the eclipsed sun and the suns corona may wash it out.
Eclipse continues on from cover
The umbra the moons complete
shadow will speed across the country,
starting in Oregon and ending in South
Carolina, where it will run diagonally
from the Upstates northwest corner to
our eastern shores, impacting 13 counties,
including most of Charleston County.
Even within the path of totality, the
length of time viewers can experience
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seconds. Wild Dunes gets the last view
the eclipse will vary based on location. In
general, the closer you are to the center
of the path, the longer you will be in
darkness, with the maximum amount
of possible total eclipse time in any spot
being about 2 minutes and 41 seconds,
according to NASA.
Terry Richardson, a College of Charleston
professor of physics and astronomy, made
some calculations that showed the local
range and impact. Richardson determined
that the total eclipse will last 1 minute,
30.6 seconds at White Point Garden on
peninsular Charleston; 1 minute, 50.5
seconds at Breach Inlet; 2 minutes, 8.2
seconds at Isle of Palms northeastern tip;
and 2 minutes, 12.4 seconds on Dewees
Islands front beach.
To get the maximum amount of total
eclipse time in the Lowcountry, you would
need to go farther north along the coast,
closer to the village of McClellanville
where it will last 2 minutes, 32.9 seconds,
according to Richardsons calculations.
McClellanville is also the last town or
city touched by the total eclipse, with
the centrality of the moons shadow
completing its path across the country just
eight seconds short of 2:49 p.m.
However, the Isle of Palms will be
the last U.S. municipality in the partial
shadow of the moon if you consider the
time the shadow leaves the northeastern
tip of the island, at 4:10 p.m and 14
of the moon taking a bite out of the sun
before the moons shadow moves offshore,
Richardson says.
For those in the path of totality, it
promises to be a sensory treat, with
something akin to a 360-degree sunset,
a noticeable temperature drop and a
possible quieting of animals tricked
into thinking its night. Its really an
emotional experience that you experience
not just with your eyes, but your whole
body, he says.
With all the traffic concerns, the
professor encourages folks with an easy
beachfront view on Isle of Palms to take
advantage of their unique position. After
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all, South Carolina wont be treated to
another total eclipse until 2052.
This article originally appeared in the
Summer 2017 edition of SiP magazine.
Eclipse Terms Explained
Bailys beads: The effect seen just before and just
after totality when only a few points of sunlight
are visible through valleys around the edge of the
moon.
Chromosphere: The lower atmosphere of the sun
just above the photosphere that appears as a thin
crimson ring around the edge of the sun during a
total solar eclipse.
Corona: The upper atmosphere of the sun. It
appears as a halo around the sun during a total
solar eclipse.
Diamond ring: The effect seen in the few seconds
just before and after totality of a total solar eclipse
when there is a single point of sunlight brilliantly
shining through a valley on the limb of the moon.
Path of totality: The 168-mile wide path that
the moons shadow traces on Earth during a total
solar eclipse.
Photosphere: The bright, visible surface of the
sun.
Penumbra: The part of a shadow as of the
moon or Earth within which the source of light,
such as the sun, is only partially blocked.
Shadow bands: Faint ripples of light sometimes
seen on flat, light-colored surfaces just before and
just after totality.
Totality: During a solar eclipse, this is the period
when the suns photosphere is completely covered
by the moon.
Umbra: A complete shadow such as that of the
moon or Earth within which the source of light,
such as the sun, is totally hidden from view.
Source: NASA
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arts & events
SINHG evening program
at the Lake House
W H AT S N E W AT M C L E O D P L A N TAT I O N
STAFF REPORT
The Island Connection
McLeod Plantation house facade.
Photo courtesy of CCPRC.
T
he McLeod Plantation, on the
banks of Wappoo Creek at the
intersection of Folly Road and
Maybank Highway on James Island, will
be the subject of the Seabrook Island
Natural History Groups first evening
program of the fall season on Thursday,
Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Lake House.
Presented by Leah Worthington, the
plantations Lead Interpreter, the program
will explore the plantations history that
stretches back to the first settlers on the
creek in the late seventeenth century. The
thirty-seven acre site includes the 1856
home of William Wallace McLeod, who
greatly expanded the plantation during the
antebellum period and built his mansion
next to a six-hundred-year old oak tree
which still stands. Slave quarters which
later served as the homes of freed slaves
after the Civil War have been preserved
and restored, along with a cotton gin, a
renovated dock and a slave cemetery.
The plantation, which remained in the
McLeod family until 1991, was acquired
in 2011 by the Charleston County Parks
and Recreation Commission, under
whose guidance much of the restoration
work has been accomplished.
All Seabrook Island residents and guests
are welcome to attend Leah Worthingtons
presentation. There is a $5 donation for
non-SINGH members. Future programs
this fall will include a presentation on
the Sea Islands Gullah culture and fossil
hunting in the Lowcountry.
Visit sinhg.org for more information.
arts & events
SIAG Show and Sale
Sept. 3
F U N D R A I S E R F O R S T. J O H N S
HIGH SCHOOL
BY MONIQUE BOISSIER-SPORN
For The Island Connection
T
he Seabrook Island Artists Guild
will hold its second annual
fundraiser to support the art
program at St. Johns High School
with the participation of distinguished
watercolorist Mary Whyte who will match
all donations. The show will be held On
the Green at Kiawah Freshfields Village.
Seabrook artists and photographers will
exhibit their art, and demonstrate their
painting talents throughout the day.
Artists will donate 10% of their sale
Sea Island Morning (oil on linen) by Gary
proceeds to the St. Johns High School art
Kunkelman. Photo provided.
program. In addition, we will accept any
cash donations to support this very worthy
paintings and stunning photography,
cause. Last year, over $1,800 was donated meet our artists, watch them create their
to St. Johns HS art program thanks to unique pieces, and be a part of helping
the generosity of Seabrook Island artists local students experience artistic creation
and Mary Whytes matching funds. The through their school program.
Guilds donation allowed art students at
St. Johns to increase their breadth and For more information on the Seabrook
Island Artists Guild, its workshops, classes,
depth of experiences in painting, drawing,
printmaking and ceramic techniques. and guest artist demonstrations, please visit
seabrookislandartistguild.com.
We invite all to view beautiful
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Mayor Tecklenburg
speaks at Kiawah
Seabrook Exchange
Karen and Cliff Montgomery and Ellie Ward.
BY LORI LEARY
For The Island Connection
C
harleston Mayor John Tecklenburg
and his wife, Sandy, were welcomed
to the Seabrook Island Club on
Wednesday, Aug. 2 by the Kiawah-
Seabrook Exchange Club.
The Mayor highlighted critical issues
facing Charleston and the Lowcountry
and possible solutions to better manage
these problems.
Affordable housing, sea level rise,
PHOTO BY ED LEARY
drainage, the revitalization of West
Ashley, the completion of the Mark Clark
Expressway and more were addressed in
his after dinner speech.
Over 100 members and guests attended
the clubs regular Wednesday evening
meeting. All islanders are invited to join
the local Exchange chapter and become
involved with their programs of service to
the local community.
arts & events
Yappy Hour series
continues in Sept.
D O G - F R I E N D LY E V E N T AT J A M E S
I S L A N D C O U N T Y PA R K , N E W
S P L A S H I S L A N D YA P P Y H O U R
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
For The Island Connection
E
very dogs favorite happy hour event
is back this fall! Yappy Hour at the
James Island County Park dog park
returns with cooler weather on Thursday,
Sept. 14.
On select Thursdays each spring and
fall, dogs and the owners who love them
are invited to the dog park to relax with a
cold drink during Yappy Hour. This social
event features live music and beverages for
purchase at the parks off-leash dog park.
The 2017 series kicked off in April. On
the next installment on Sept. 14, live music
will be provided by Dallas Baker from 4
p.m. until sunset. The final Yappy Hour of
the year will feature Soul Fish Duo from 4
p.m. to sunset on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Admission to the event is included
with admission to James Island County
Park, which is $2 per person or free for
Gold Pass members. Beverages, including
beer and Coke products, will be available
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for purchase. All outside food, alcohol
and coolers are prohibited.
Charleston County Parks will also
host a special one-time Yappy Hour event
on Sept. 7 at Splash Island waterpark in
Mount Pleasant. From 4:30 p.m. to sunset,
dogs can splash around in the park while
beverages are available to the owners for
purchase. Admission to the Splash Island
Yappy Hour is $8 and advance ticket
purchase is recommended and available at
CharlestonCountyParks.com. If available
on site, tickets will be $10.
For more information call 843-795-
4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Yappy Hour is presented by Coca-Cola,
the Charleston Animal Society and your
Charleston County Parks.
A Lucky Dog Favorite
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Water Wellness Mission on Wadmalaw Island
A S S U R I N G A S A F E A N D R E L I A B L E WAT E R S U P P LY
I
n 2017, given all the advances that have taken place
in our country in travel, technology, and health care,
it is hard to realize that many of our neighbors on
Wadmalaw Island do not have well water that is suitable
for drinking, cooking, or washing. When Seabrook Island
resident, Shirley Salvo, Founder and President of the Sea
Island Hunger Awareness Foundation, first learned of
these conditions on Wadmalaw, she contacted fellow
Seabrooker Bill Britton and asked him to head up an
effort to address the situation. He formed the Sea Islands
Water Wellness Mission in 2016, which is sponsored by
the SIHAF, an organization that was established in 2015
to fund and support efforts to provide food and related
services to our sea island neighbors in need.
Bill determined that the residents of Wadmalaw faced
four major issues: failing old wells with rusty pipes, high
mineral/sulphur content, salt water intrusion, and often
the lack of a functioning septic system. Fortunately for
Bill, two other Seabrook Island residents, Annie Smith-
Jones and her husband Don Jones, contacted him in 2016
and volunteered their expertise when the water problems
of island residents came to their attention. Annie and
Don had moved here from Annapolis, MD, where they
had founded their own company, Quality Environmental
Solutions in 1992. Don is a hydrogeologist by training,
and Annie, the company president, has an MA in social
work and a BS in education. They have worked together
on environmental remediation initiatives in this country
and have done pro bono work around the world through
Pure Earth, located in New York City. Environmental
daily
BY PAULA S. OSBORN
For The Island Connection
Water Wellness volunteers and recipient of services.
Photo provided.
issues are a family concern for the Joneses, and two of
their four children have specialized degrees and work
with them.
Through contacts with local churches and schools,
Bill Britton identifies the households on Wadmalaw that
are most in need. Each family completes an application
and interview to qualify for assistance. Annie and Don
Jones then follow up with an onsite study in which they
ask questions about the state of water accessibility and its
condition. Next, they test the water for five properties:
hardness, and PH, Iron, magnesium and sulfate levels.
With these results in hand, they are able to recommend
a course of action.
From March 2016 to date, Water Wellness Mission
has installed 9 new wells and 10 water filtration systems
for families that already had functioning wells. The
team has plans to add another 11 filtration systems
for families already identified once the project receives
more funding. A fully installed well costs on average
around $7000, but when a well is already functional,
Water Wellness Mission can add a filtration system for
about $1000 to remedy the water deficiencies. These two
means of addressing water problems have enabled the
team to serve that many more families. The expertise of
Annie and Don Jones has allowed the Water Wellness
Mission to match particular filters to individual system
needs. In most cases, a chemical well filter (KDF85) has
proven suitable, but in other instances a sediment filter is
required to fix a sand problem.
Bill Britton and the Joneses follow up with each
household to make sure that care and maintenance needs
are met and to see if any additional support might be
required. For these Wadmalaw families, access to clean,
clear water has been life changing. They are able to cook
without worrying about contamination or sulfurous
odors, and they can wash their clothes without staining
them. They have access now to clean water right at home,
a life essential that so many of us take for granted.
The Sea Islands Water Wellness Mission will continue
working to provide clean water for the residents of
Wadmalaw as additional funds become available.
To support the important work of this non-profit
organization, please go to fightislandhunger.org. Your
gift will keep on giving each day in a nearby familys life!
August 18, 2017
Tagged alligators are part of the Kiawah Alligator Research Project begun in 2016. To date, 39 alligators have been tagged.
Photo provided.
Alligators concern Kiawah residents
T O W N T A K I N G M E A S U R E S T O S T U D Y, P R O T E C T
STAFF WRITER
The Island Connection
T
he Kiawah Island community is no stranger
to alligator sightings. Island homeowners and
visitors to Kiawah grow accustomed to seeing
these magnificent, robust creatures sunning themselves
alongside ponds and even on golf course sands. However,
as familiar as these beasts may become, they remain
animals to be regarded with caution and care, something
many seem to be forgetting when spotting an alligator
and it is causing problems.
Most alligators on Kiawah are between 3 8 feet long,
though gators measuring 11 feet and longer are present
on the island. The largest South Carolina alligator
reported as killed was taken from the Waccamaw
River near Murrells Inlet in 2016 and was considered
exceptionally large by state standards, measuring at 13
feet, 5 inches long. Because alligators are cold-blooded
creatures, meaning that they cannot regulate their
body temperature, they remain docile during the colder
months and are most active during spring and summer.
According to Kiawah Island officials, there has been a
considerable upsurge in alligator activity.
Over the last several months, both the Town of Kiawah
and the Kiawah Island Community Association have
received an increased number of reports of nuisance and
aggressive alligators. In March, during a fundraiser held
at the Kiawah Island River Course, what was referred to
as a dinosaur was photographed approaching golfers.
In late July, an 11-foot alligator was euthanized by Island
biologists, who were forced to take action after receiving
repeated reports of the animal approaching islanders
looking for food. It is estimated that the euthanized
alligator was over 60 years old.
In a statement made by Kiawah Island officials, In
virtually all of these cases, the alligators in question
appear to have been intentionally fed by people. In
addition to causing alligators to lose their natural fear
of humans, feeding alligators is illegal. Kiawah officials
are cracking down on the issue, enforcing the no-feed
policy. In addition to issuing a $465 fine on July 27, the
same day that the 60-year-old gator was euthanized after
approaching humans in search of food, the Town has
issued a $625 fine to a tourist for feeding an alligator.
Many residents object to some overstepping their
bounds with their poor treatment of nature. In addition
to alligators and deer being fed by humans, Kiawah
residents have made other reports of animals on the island
being mistreated, including sightings of people throwing
rocks at and poking wildlife with sticks; large holes being
dug in the sand and not filled in; people walking in the
sand dunes; live sand dollars and whelks being removed
from the water and placed in the sand to die; and the life-
long litter issue, which is not only an eye sore, but also
detrimental to sea birds and ocean animals.
Residents of Kiawahs Vetch Court reached out to
Island Connection regarding the increasing alligator
issue after the 60-year-old gator was euthanized; the
couple reported personally witnessing an alligator with
a noose around its snout from being caught in a crab
trap. The couple says that they called Island security,
who reportedly came to the scene while the crabber was
still present, claiming that security advised that they
allow nature to run its course. That alligator didnt and any behavior displayed. This can be done through the
get a noose around its snout because it was a natural
occurrence, stated Kiawah residents Julie Provenson and new-alligator-research, or by emailing Town Biologist
Gene Hutchinson. It was caused by humans.
Provenson and Hutchinson said that they have
contacted Kiawah Mayor Craig Weaver and Wildlife
Biologist Jim Jordan and that both responded, which
was appreciated.
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According to Town Wildlife Biologist Jim Jordan,
Kiawah Island biologists investigate each report as
received, with a decision made on the course of action to
be taken based upon the individual alligators behavior.
As of mid-August, four alligators have been captured
and euthanized following reports of aggressive behavior.
Jordan and other Island experts stress the importance
of not feeding the alligators. While it is not only illegal
and unsafe, it causes the creatures to lose their fear of
people and readily approach them in search of food,
states the Town. Once this behavior occurs, it creates a
potentially dangerous situation and the alligator must be
euthanized.
In an August 2017 report from the Kiawah Alligator
Research Project, which has been ongoing since fall of
2016, a total of 39 alligators have been captured and
fitted with visual tags. Of the 39 alligators, 23 are
male and 16 are female; the males were tagged with
blue tags, the females yellow. Last fall, 12 of the 39
alligators received VHF transmitters and in July 2017,
5 alligators received GPS tags. This research project has
been developed to better understand the behavior and
movements of Kiawahs alligators in an effort to increase
awareness and safety across the island, states the Town.
The Town asks that if you do spot a tagged alligator
that you report the sighting to Town biologists with
details of the sighting, including the date, time, location
of the sighting, the color of the tag and the tag number,
Towns online application, KiawahIsland.org/wildlife/
Jim Jordan at jjordan@kiawahisland.org.
If you are a resident or visitor of Kiawah you can report
any illegal feeding or behavior to Kiawah Security at
843.768.5566, or Town Hall at 843.768.9166.
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Eclipse activities at Charlestons National Parks
E V E N T S P L A N N E D F O R C H A R L E S P I N C K N E Y A N D F T. M O U L T R I E
F
ort Sumter National Monument,
including Fort Moultrie and Liberty
Square, and Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site are planning
activities for the upcoming 2017 Eclipse
Across America on Aug. 21. Activities
for the public, including an eclipse
junior ranger activity book and badge
for children, will be offered from 1 -
4:30 p.m. at Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site, Liberty Square which is
the primary departure point for Fort
Sumter and Fort Moultrie on Sullivans
Island. Trips to Fort Sumter will run as
scheduled; however during the period of
totality, Fort Sumter itself will be closed
to the public.
Arrive early as space and parking will
be limited. Never look directly at the sun
or serious injury can occur. The parks will
have limited supplies of special-purpose
solar glasses that will be distributed on
Aug. 21.
We are anticipating very large crowds
at our sites that day since the parks are in
the path of totality. This will be a historic
and memorable event for all to experience,
especially at a national park site, said
acting Superintendent Gary Stansberry.
Visitors are encouraged to bring snacks.
August 18, 2017
arts & events
BY DAWN DAVIS
For The Island Connection
Photo courtesy of NASA A water fountain and bottle filling station
are available at all sites. Sunscreen and
insect repellent are recommended.
In addition to the family-friendly
activities, Sun and Salutations yoga class
will be offered from 1:30 - 2 p.m. at the
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site.
A towel or yoga mat is recommended for
this activity.
At Moultrie, the park is partnering
with the College of Charleston, NASA
and the National Institute of Aerospace
to be one of the sites for NASAs Space
Grant Ballooning Project, which will
broadcast the first-ever live-streaming
video footage of an eclipse from cameras
dangling from high altitude balloons in
the stratosphere. Some of the students
will be launching the balloon from a US
Coast Guard auxiliary vessel about five
miles off the coast of Charleston. While
other students, alums and the NASA 360
media team will be stationed atop the
Fort Moultrie Visitor Center where they
will track the balloons location, monitor
the video feed and provide information
to park visitors. The public will be able
to watch the live broadcast at nasa.gov/
eclipselive.
August 18, 2017
arts & events
Viewing the eclipse at
your County Parks
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
For The Island Connection
T
he Charleston County Park and
Recreation Commission (CCPRC)
will offer a variety of programs in
August to view and learn about the total
solar eclipse expected to be visible in
Charleston on the afternoon of Aug. 21.
CCPRC will host a pre-eclipse
program as well as two programs on Aug.
21 at select county park locations. The
agency is also partnering with other area
organizations to host viewing events and
special activities at other CCPRC parks.
CCPRC is set to offer the following
programs in August:
Staging the Solar Eclipse at Caw Caw
Interpretive Center, on Aug. 12, 10
11:30 a.m. A master naturalist will lead a
program designed to inform participants
of all they need to know about the
first total solar eclipse visible from the
contiguous U.S. since 1979. This program
has a capacity of 20 people, is open to ages
9 and up and has a fee of $7 per person.
This program is sold out.
SunShadow Yoga at the Mount Pleasant
Pier, on Aug. 21, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Open
to all fitness levels, this program will offer
yoga in the suns shadow and with views
of the harbor as Charleston prepares to
go dark during the eclipse. SunShadow
Yoga will be instructed by Beth Cosi and
feature live music by McKenzie Eddy.
Participants who register by Aug. 1 will
receive a free pair of eclipse-viewing
glasses. This program has a fee of $5 in
advance, or $8 at the door (if available).
Eclipse Extravaganza at Caw Caw
Interpretive Center, on Aug. 21, 1:30
3:30 p.m. Very little is known about how
wildlife responds to a total eclipse. The
public is invited to join a naturalist to
tour Caw Caw and explore how wildlife
responds to this once-in-a-lifetime
celestial event. Viewing glasses will be
provided. This program has a fee of $20
and is open to ages 12 and up. This
program is sold out.
Advance registration is recommended
for CCPRCs eclipse programming and is
available at CharlestonCountyParks.com/
eclipse or by calling 843-795-4386.
Other CCPRC park sites will host
various events and programs on Aug.
21 to celebrate and view the eclipse.
The Lowcountry Stargazers will partner
with CCPRC to host a viewing event at
Palmetto Islands County Park beginning
at 1:15 p.m. The Stargazers will have
telescopes with proper solar filtering for
viewing the eclipse as the moon starts to
cover the sun. Isle of Palms County Park
will be the host of the Get Eclipsed on
IOP event. Early arrival to both of these
parks is highly recommended.
 August 18
ONGOING
Mondays
WHAT: Seabrook Island Bridge Group
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Monday Bridge
Group needs new players. For more
information, please contact Ilse Calcagno
at 843.768.0317.
WHAT: Hermit Crab Races
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Bookmobile
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: The first Tuesday of every month
from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Charleston County
Bookmobile will be parked in the lot
behind Heges and Java Java.
WHAT: Kick It at Bohicket
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 6:30 9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Take in the beautiful views
of Bohicket Marina along with live music
and fun! From one end of the marina to
the other there are fun activities for the
kids to enjoy Included: free entry and valet
parking every night through the summer,
face painting, balloon artist, photo booth,
sand art bracelets and corn hole.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Lake House Yoga
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Rise and Shine Yoga with
Patti Romano, formerly known at Gentle
Flow Yoga. Rise and Shine Yoga is an all
levels practice focused around finding your
days intention, set up yourself for success
and be ready to shine.
WHAT: Kids Art Classes, Acrylic on Canvas
WHERE: 3280 Loft at Bohicket Marina,
1897 Andell Bluff Way, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: ages 3-12, $15,
843.494.8784, 3280loft.com
WHAT: Kids Fishing Tournament
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: A Fishing Tournament just for
kids ages 4-14. Two rounds of fishing. Arrive at
least 15 minutes before your desired round. Its
only $7 per participant which includes all bait
and fishing rods. Every tournament produces 3
winners which will receive a tournament shirt,
bait, bucket and bragging rights. Questions call
248.719.0076.
WHAT: Sea Islands Book Club
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library,
3531 Maybank Highway
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Adult discussion of Dead Wake:
The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson.
Island Connection Calendar
WHAT: Starlight Cinema
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Free family movie under
the stars. Guests are encouraged to bring
chairs or a blanket.
Thursday
WHAT: Live Music at FortyEight by
Chris Dodson
WHERE: FortyEight - A Wine Bar
WHEN: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy 48 wines for tasting
and a selection of 48 beers while you listen
to light and classic rock inside or on the
patio. No cover.
Fridays
WHAT: Adult art classes, multimedia
WHERE: 3280 Loft at Bohicket Marina,
1897 Andell Bluff Way, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 10 a.m. - noon
WHAT: Music on the Green
WHERE: Fresh Fields Village, Kiawah
Island
WHEN: 6 9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Each Friday evening
this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for
a complimentary concert on the Village
Green. Guests are encouraged to bring
a beach chair or blanket for the event.
Freshfieldsvillage.com
Saturday
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate SChool,
2024 Academy Rd.
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charlestons only year-
round farmers market, highlighting
produce and locally produced goods
and foods. Live music, kids activities.
JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com for details.
Sunday
WHAT: Live Music at FortyEight
WHERE: FortyEight - A Wine Bar
WHEN: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: A fun rotation of
musicians. Enjoy 48 wines for tasting and
a selection of 48 beers while you listen to
light and classic rock inside or on the patio.
No cover.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
WHAT: Moonlight Mixer
WHERE: Folly Beach Pier
WHEN: 7 11 p.m.
MORE INFO: DJ Jim Bowers plays oldies
and beach music classics. Beverages, food,
and snacks will be available for purchase on-
site. Outside alcohol, beverages, and coolers
are strictly prohibited. Advance purchase is
recommended. Photo ID required to gain
entry. A registered chaperone is required for
ages 15 and under. Fee: $8 in advance; $10 on
site if available. Visit CharlestonCountyParks.
com for information.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
WHAT: Eclipse Education
WHERE: The South Carolina Aquarium
WHEN: Presentations times: 11:30-
12:15/1:00-1:45/2:30-3:15 p.m.
MORE INFO: NASA Subject Matter
Experts will pass out NASA goodie
bags (glasses, safety sheets, stickers, and
bookmarks) during the presentations.
Aquarium Education staff will do a special
eclipse-themed Nature Discovery program
at 1:00 pm in the Great Hall.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
WHAT: Photography exhibit: Shadows
of the Gullah Geechee
WHERE: McLeod Plantation Historic
Site, James Island
WHEN: 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Award winning
photographer Pete Marovich will show
selections from his exhibit. Admission
to Shadows of the Gullah Geechee will
be included with admission to McLeod
Plantation Historic Site. For more
the library. Eclipse glasses available upon
information, visit CharlestonCountyParks.
com/McLeod or call 843.762.9514.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
WHAT: Eclipse Viewing on The Ocean
Terrace
WHERE: Beach Club, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Club will provide live
music & bar service will be available for
purchase. The SIPOA will provide the first
450 people with the viewing glasses for
the event. This is an all island event and is
open to everyone. Seats will be provided
on a first come, first serve basis and no
reservations are required. In the event of
bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
WHAT: Total Eclipse of the Art
WHERE: The Gibbes Museum, 135
Meeting St.
WHEN: 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Celebrate the 2017 solar
eclipse with a prime viewing location in
the Lenhardt Garden. Enjoy two-for-one
admission for adults, and children under
17 are free. Our Cafe Gibbes will be open
during Museum hours. Protective eclipse
glasses will be provided while supplies last.
WHAT: Eclipse Program (all ages)
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 2:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Celebrate the eclipse
with crafts, then watch it happen live at
request. Call 843.559.1945 or visit www.
ccpl.org for more information.
WHAT: Eclipse programming
WHERE: The South Carolina Aquarium
WHEN: 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: NASA livestreams of the
eclipse as it happens across the country
will play in the Recovery Theater. Eclipse-
themed enrichments will happen up until
its almost go time. Basic eclipse info and
fast facts will be passed out to volunteers
and staff so they can engage with the
public about it. Visit scaquarium.org for
details.
WHAT: Eclipse on the Green
WHERE: The Village Green at Freshfields
Village
WHEN: 1- 4 p.m.
MORE INFO: A variety of family friendly
activities, music, drinks and more. Free
eclipse glasses will be available for the
first 100 guests. From 1 to 4 p.m. Solar
Sidewalk Art Contest. Sign up at the
Village Green.
WHAT: Strattion Lummis of California
Wine Tasting
WHERE: FortyEight - A Wine Bar
WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Reds from Napa, whites
from Sonoma; Stratton Lummis creates
wines for wine drinkers before collectors.
Premium wines crafted in the old world
methods from Californias finest vineyards,
priced to drink fearlessly. Free, with a $2
donation to Lowcountry Food Bank.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
WHAT: Round Table Discussion with
Councilwoman Johnson (adults)
WHERE: St. Johns Regional Library
WHEN: 12:30 p.m.
August 26
MORE INFO: Discuss concerns and
issues with Councilwoman Anna Johnson
of Charleston County District 8.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
WHAT: Aging in Place: Presented by
Respite Care
WHERE: Live Oak Hall of The Lake
House
WHEN: 5 p.m.
MORE INFO: Program will provide an
overview of key factors to consider when
planning to age in place. The presentation
will be followed by a question and answer
time, as well as wine and cheese. Brought
to you by the Lake House Lecture Series.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
WHAT: CCRPC Cast Off Fishing
Tournament
WHERE: Folly Beach Pier
WHEN: 6 a.m. 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Prizes will be awarded
in the categories of Adult Angler, Lady
Angler, Youth Angler (12 and under),
Senior Angler (60+) and Total Weight of
Five Fish
Registration fees are $10 for ages 13 and
up, $9 for members of the military, $8 for
seniors and ages 12 and under, or $5 for
fishing pass holders. Register on-line at
CharlestonCountyParks.com/fishing.
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volunteer spotlight
Judy Manzi
Judy Manzi. Photo provided.
BY JENNIFER MESHANKO
For The Island Connection
L
ong-time volunteer, Judy Manzi, has
been serving in Our Lady of Mercy
Community Outreachs food pantry
and clothing room for over 10 years. She
has touched so many lives over the years
with her smile and kind words. Growing
up in Stamford, Connecticut, Judy
started volunteering at a nursing home
during high school. She went on to attend
Southern Connecticut State College,
where she met her husband, John. They
have a son, David, a daughter, Susan, and
five grandchildren. In 1973, Judy and her
family moved to Charleston. She taught
kindergarten and child development at
Pepperhill Elementary School until she
retired in 2000.
Judy first got involved with Our Lady
of Mercy Community Outreach when
a friend, who was already volunteering
in the clothing room, told her the
organization was in need of volunteers.
I was looking for some way to give back
and felt this was something I would like
to do, says Judy. She believes small things
August 18, 2017
can make a difference in another persons
life. I greet all clients with a smile and
listen to the many struggles they are going
through.
Judy recalls how she helped one couple
in need. I had a young couple come in for
food who were living in their car. I was
able to find many food items that didnt
need refrigeration. I also listened to their
stories of hardship. They were so grateful,
and they continued to thank me with
tears in their eyes. Their story touched my
heart. In a small way I did impact their
lives.
After every volunteer shift, Judy leaves
OLMCO feeling that I have made a
difference. Judy urges people to get
involved to make their impact in the
community. They say the happiest people
are those that give rather than receive.
Volunteer Spotlight is a column in the
Island Connection highlighting members of
the community who give their time to help
others. If you know of a volunteer who deserves
the spotlight email katy@luckydognews.
com. If you d like to get involved with Our
Lady of Mercy Community Outreach email
jennifer.meshanko@olmoutreach.org.
August 18, 2017
financial focus
Stay calm on
the investment
rollercoaster
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
For The Island Connection
U
nless you live near an amusement
park that does a lot of advertising,
you probably didnt know that
Aug. 16 is National Roller Coaster Day.
Actual roller coasters provide people with
thrills. But as an investor, how can you
stay calm on the roller coaster of the
financial markets?
Here are some suggestions:
Know whats in front of you. If
youve ever ridden a roller coaster
in the dark, you may find it scarier
than if you boarded it in daylight.
After all, it can be unsettling not
to know where youre going. The
same can be said about investing:
If you have no idea whats in front
of you, you might find the journey
unnerving and if that happens,
you could make panicky decisions,
which are usually bad ones. So
prepare for the inevitable market
volatility, its a normal part of the
investment landscape.
Buckle up. When youre on a roller
coaster, you need to buckle your
seat belt or use a restraint. You
want to have the excitement of
the ride, but you certainly dont
want to take unnecessary risks.
And you can enjoy some of the
excitement of investing without
incurring more risk than you are
comfortable with, too. One way to
lower your risk level is to diversify
across a range of investments:
stocks, bonds, government
securities, and so on. That way,
if a market downturn primarily
affects just one type of investment,
youll have some protection.
However, although diversification
can reduce the impact of volatility
on your portfolio, it cant protect
against all losses or guarantee a
profit.
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Choose a strategy for the journey.
Different people have different
ways of handling a roller coaster
ride. Some like to throw their
hands up, enjoying the feeling of
abandon, while others hold on
tightly to the bar in front of them.
When you invest, you also need a
strategy that works for you, and
the best one may be the simplest:
buy quality investments and hold
them for the long term. How long
is long term? It could be 10, 20,
30 years or more. Famed investor
Warren Buffet says his favorite
holding period is forever. If
youve chosen a mix of quality
investments appropriate for your
risk tolerance, you may be able
to hold them until either your
goals change or the investments
themselves undergo some
transformation.
Stay for the whole ride. When
you hop on a roller coaster,
youve got no choice, youre
staying until the ride is over. As
an investor, though, you can exit
the investment world whenever
you like. But if you take a time
out from investing every time the
market drops, you risk still being
out of the market when it rallies,
and the early stages of a rally are
often when the biggest gains
occur. Furthermore, if you keep
investing during a down market,
youll be buying shares when their
price has dropped, which means
your dollars can go further and
youll be following one of the basic
rules of investing: Buy low.
You cant take out all the twists and
turns of the investment road, but by
following the above suggestions, you
can help make the ride less stressful, and
possibly more rewarding.