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2018 Kiawah election candidates
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T
he Kiawah Island Municipal Election will take place
Tuesday, Dec. 4. This election marks the sixteenth
administration of the Town of Kiawah Island, which
was incorporated on September 13, 1988. The terms of this
administration will expire December 2020. On the ballot there is
one position for Mayor and four positions for Councilmembers.
The candidate roster is as follows:
Incumbent Craig Weaver is running against Fran Wermuth
for the position of Mayor.
Maryanne Connelly, Dan Prickett and Klaus Said are running
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alongside incumbent councilmember Christopher Widuch for
positions as town councilmembers.
There will be a public opportunity to meet the candidates on
Tuesday evening, Nov. 13 from 6–8p.m. at the Sandcastle. This
event is hosted by the Kiawah Island Community Association and
will allow attendees to hear directly from Town Council and Mayoral
candidates on important Town of Kiawah Island issues. Wine and
hors-d'oeuvres will be served. Questions for candidates are being
solicited from the community and may be submitted at the meeting
or in advance. RSVP and email questions to holly.newman@kica.us.
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Watch for
deer on
state roads
BY CHARLES RUTH, SC DNR
For The Island Connection
M
otorists throughout the state
need to be constantly aware
of roaming white-tailed deer.
Despite a persistent rumor, neither the
South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources nor any other state agency
will compensate motorists for injuries or
damages resulting from deer collisions.
Besides practicing safe and defensive
driving techniques, each motorist
should carry adequate collision and
comprehensive insurance.
As the states’ human population
increases, so increases commuting
traffic, which also increases deer-human
encounters.
The South Carolina Department of
Public Safety reported approximately
2,400 deer-vehicle collisions in 2016,
similar to figures from the last few years.
These figures are lower than those reported
in the late 1990s when the incidence of
deer-vehicle collisions seemed to peak in
the state. However, this decline may have
more to do with changes in reporting
criteria or lack of reporting for minor
damages than with an actual reduction in
collisions.
Although deer-vehicle collisions are an
issue in South Carolina, the state is in a
much better position than most states,
particularly states in the Northeast and
upper Midwest. Many states have 30,000
to 50,000 deer-vehicle collisions annually.
Sound deer management through
regulated annual harvest is the most
effective way of curtailing deer-
vehicle collisions, as well as, following
some common-sense rules for driving
defensively in deer country will make the
trip safer. White-tailed deer are masters at
evading predators. However, these same
predator-avoidance instincts often cause
deer to bolt in front of oncoming vehicles.
Deer Watch continues on page 5
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Seabrook Island Town Council meeting

O C T. 2 3 , 2 0 1 8
Lynn Pierotti
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BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer
lynn@luckydognews.com

P
articipation in Seabrook Island
Katy Calloway Town Council meetings continues
managing editor to impress. Oct. 23 saw a nearly full
katy@luckydognews.com house at Town Hall, and a busy agenda.
Three ordinances were listed for first
Jennifer Tuohy reading, and Ordinance 2018-09 was
back for a second reading and ratification.
contributing editor
Seabrook’s financial report continues
jennifer@luckydognews.com to exhibit 2018’s roller coaster ride.
Revenues were $16,000 lower than
Alejandro Ferreyros projected for the month of September,
senior graphic designer owing to checks in the mail instead of the
alejandro@luckydognews.com bank, and setting the stage for another
surplus in next month’s report. Despite
the peaks and valleys, SITC remains $190
Lori McGee ahead of revenue projections, though
sales manager slightly behind the same period last
lori@luckydognews.com year. The town spent $10,000 less than
anticipated in October, and $589,000 less
than anticipated for the year. The mayor
concluded with the customary caution;
Senior Staff Writer the bill for renovations along Seabrook
Gregg Bragg Island Rd. still looms.
Lauren Rust, Executive Director of
Contributors Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network
Charles Ruth gave the 2018 end of season report for her
Emily Jenkins organization’s activity on Seabrook. She,
her team, and a boatload of volunteers
Betsy Turner
took a number of pictures from Seabrook
Martha Zink over the summer, which she shared with
Jennifer Meshanko meeting attendees in her presentation.
Alan Armstrong They had some good shots, and a few
Dimi Matouchev statistics to go along with them: 1,252
Diann Clark visitors were educated about strand
feeding dolphins, a total of 12 “educators”
spent 320 hours on the beach, and 90%
of the interactions between educators
and visitors were positive. Approximately
100 interactions were neutral and several
interactions were negative, and involved
residents. “Unfortunate,” said Mayor
Ciancio.
However, there was no harassment of
dolphins reported by LMMN, the very
result Seabrook was seeking when they
engaged the organization last spring.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration defines two levels of
harassment; Level A - Any act of pursuit,
torment or annoyance that has the
potential to injure, and Level B - Any
act that has the potential to disturb
by causing a disruption of behavioral
patterns in migration, breathing, nursing,
feeding, or sheltering. Fines can be levied
based on level, but Seabrook managed to
avoid them.
Councilmember John Gregg alerted
SITC to the lapse of a “stand-by”
contract between the Town and Rostan
Solutions (RS). The company provides
debris removal monitoring services/
metrics to Seabrook, which the Federal
Emergency Management Agency uses as a
foundation for reimbursement of disaster
related expenses. RS was the sole bidder
on a contract initiated several years ago,
with the option to renew in one-year
increments until 2019. Although the lapse
was inconsequential given the amount of
expenses incurred by SITC, Gregg moved
to reinstate the contract until it could
be re-bid in 2019. The measure passed
unanimously.
The ad hoc committee assembled
to revise SITC’s employee handbook
completed their work, Gregg advised.
The handbook has also been reviewed
by legal and seen by SITC members. It
includes several updates/clarifications
of harassment, roles, confidential
information, working hours, standards of
conduct/penalties, and leave policy.
Gregg said the club’s Long Range
Planning Committee is incorporating
some capital improvements into their
strategic plan. Upgrading the pool and
transitioning the “rec-room” into a café
are some of the examples he mentioned.
Gregg concluded with an update
of FEMA payments to the Seabrook.
SC’s portion of funds from Hurricane
Irma arrived in the amount of a healthy
$14,000, $7,000 of which is for the
Seabrook Island Utility he beamed
in chairperson Bannwart’s direction.
Requests for reimbursement for expenses
incurred in preparation for hurricane
Florence have been submitted by SITC,
and acknowledged by FEMA’s federal
office, said Gregg.
Councilmember Skip Crane said
both councilmembers and the Town
Administrator will be making regular
submissions to the Seabrooker to
enhance communications. The Mayor
will be joining the effort by contributing
monthly, he added. Crane concluded his
report by saying the Town’s new website is
taking shape, including such features as a
customizable calendar on the homepage.
He repeated his mantra: Old content is
being migrated and augmented by new
content, and photographs are still needed.
He still expects a completion date by
year’s end.
Councilmember John Wells made
short work of his report again this
month. He said the Seabrook Island Rd.
barrel jump is in the final stages of being
cleared. Floodgates are being installed,
while permits for clearing adjacent areas
of debris are secured, so drive gently,
Wells cautioned. He concluded by
reminding everyone the north end of the
island is a bird sanctuary, including red
knots (stopping to rest/eat during their
estimated 20,000 mile annual migration),
and asked residents to respect the area.
The Mayor’s report was more dour than
usual. He said Seabrook has approved
development along/behind Seabrook
Island Rd. with nine conditions.
“1) Until a certificate of occupancy has
been issued by the Town of Kiawah Island
for the proposed senior living facility,
vehicles involved with the construction of
the proposed senior living facility may not
enter or leave the site of that facility via
Seabrook Island Road.

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2) Applicant and Big Rock, their
members and assigns, agree to comply
with all of the provisions, terms,
conditions and restrictions set forth in
Applicant’s July 16, 2018 Application for
Encroachment Permit.
3) Applicant and Big Rock, their
members and assigns, warrant that they
will pay any and all expenses incurred
by the Town of Seabrook Island, South
Carolina (the “Town”) as a result of
expenses incurred or damages suffered
by the Town and/or or its residents as a
result of increased storm water runoff
from the senior living facility. Final storm
water plans shall be subject to review
and approval by the Town prior to the
commencement of construction activities.
4) Applicant and Big Rock, their
members and assigns, shall indemnify
and hold harmless the Town from any
and all liability, claims and /or expenses
(including reasonable attorney fees)
arising out of or in any way related to
bodily injury or property damage (i)
occurring on Applicant’s property, at
or near the entrance to the senior living
facility and (ii) attributable to vehicular
traffic entering or leaving the senior living
facility.
5) The Easement Agreement between
Applicant and the Town, wherein the
Applicant allowed the use of its property
for a bike path to Freshfields Village,
shall be amended to delete the Town’s
indemnification of Applicant as set forth
therein. Nothing in this condition or the
request therefore, shall be construed as a
waiver of any immunities granted to the
Town under the South Carolina Tort
Claims Act.
6) Applicant and Big Rock, their
members and assigns, shall fully mitigate,
at their sole expense, the loss of or damage
to trees resulting from construction of
the senior living facility entrance and
Tid e Char t
Date High Tide
Nov 09 9:06am/9:13pm
Nov 10 9:48am/9:55pm
Nov 11 10:30am/10:38pm
Nov 12 11:14am/11:23pm
Nov 13 12:01pm
Nov 14 12:12am/12:51pm
Nov 15 1:06am/1:44pm
Nov 16 2:02am/2:37pm
Nov 17 2:57am/3:30pm
Nov 18 3:51am/4:20pm
Nov 19 4:41am/5:07pm
Nov 20 5:28am/5:53pm
Nov 21 6:13am/6:38pm
Nov 22 6:58am/7:22pm
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.
related modifications to Seabrook Island
Road. The Town shall make the final
determination of the type and size of
required replacement trees and where they
will be located.
7) Applicant and Big Rock, their
members and assigns, warrant that they
will at all times keep those portions of
the pedestrian/bicycle path lying near the
entrance to the senior living facility in
good maintenance and repair.
8) The Town shall select and locate
vehicular and bicycle/pedestrian traffic
signage associated with the Seabrook
Island Road entrance to the senior living
facility at the sole expense of the Applicant
and Big Rock.
9) In recognition of the Town’s declared
policy of limiting access to the portion of
Seabrook Island Road at issue, Applicant
and Big Rock, their members and
assigns, agree to share their conditionally
permitted driveway with the developer of
the neighboring property currently owned
by Haulover Creek Development, or
alternatively at the Town’s option, to close
their conditionally permitted driveway
and use a central entrance from Seabrook
Island road that is permitted by the Town
for construction on the neighboring
property.”
The Mayor said the applicants objected
to all nine conditions, filing suit in
Charleston’s court of common pleas
on Oct. 19. Depending on the result of
mandatory pre-trial mediation, a trip to
circuit court could be on the horizon.
Mayor Ciancio and SITC are interested
in other residents who might be able
to represent Seabrook’s interests in the
escalating matter.
Town Administrator Joe Cronin
said the survey associated with the
Town’s comprehensive plan is complete,
SITC continues on page 5
Low Tide
2:34am/3:15pm
3:15am/3:59pm
3:55am/4:43pm
4:36am/5:27pm
5:19am/6:14pm
6:06am/7:03pm
7:00am/7:53pm
7:59am/8:45pm
8:59am/9:34pm
9:56am/10:22pm
10:50am/11:07pm
11:40am/11:52pm
12:28pm
12:36am/1:16pm
Source: saltwatertides.com
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SITC continues from page 3
along with 2/9 components of the plan
(population and housing). He expects a
Dec/Jan completion before it goes back to
residents. However, he spent the bulk of
his time discussing development of SITC’s
master plan for Seabrook Island Rd.
Consultants have been hired to address
such issues as access, uses, traffic, safety,
and landscaping of the trail to Seabrook.
The aesthetics not only effect residents,
visitors, and potential buyers, but also
add weight to the Town’s legal standing as
more development plans evolve.
Mayor Ciancio stepped in to announce
Jim Bannwart’s retirement effective
Oct. 30. Bannwart was first elected a
commissioner of SIU in 2011 eventually
chairing the utility, and was re-elected to
a second six-year term year term in 2017.
He served as chair of the POA before that,
and has served the town in a number of
capacities/committees, Seabrook tour
guide, and was the tip of the spear on the
team that earned Seabrook the National
Audubon Society’s coveted “Sustainable
Communities” designation. “Thank you,”
said the mayor. “You will be missed.”
Bannwart plans a move closer to family in
Roanoke, VA.
The last ever report by Bannwart for
SIU was marked by normal operations,
“a solid month,” and less than usual
water usage due to fewer visitors and
the hurricane evacuation. There will be
no rate increase from Charleston to pass
along, Bannwart said, but residents should
expect one from SIU beginning next year.
Aging infrastructure necessitates a 4-8%
increase, which Bannwart said translated
to about $4/month.
Ordinance 2018-10 was the first of
three items before Council for a first
reading. The measure brings Seabrook
into compliance with state laws and
establishes a procedure for requesting
meetings to review variance requests.
Ordinance 2018-11 allows public
notices of development standards to be
sent electronically instead of being mailed.
Ordinance 2018-12 renames the Town
of Seabrook Island Employee Packet to
“… Handbook,” and adopts the new
version discussed earlier in the meeting.
All three measures passed first readings
unanimously.
Ordinance 2018-09 defines what
materials can be used for “fences." SITC
code prohibited some materials the
Community Association’s Architectural
Review Committee didn’t. The ordinance
is intended to sync the two definitions, and
passed its second reading unanimously in
the wake of planning commission review/
approval. “No concertina wire,” grinned
the Town Administrator.
Citizen’s comments were a mash-up of
questions on business licenses, the senior
living center, reducing fees for some work
performed for residents on the island. All
questions were addressed in an informal,
conversational way.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned. The next meeting
of the Seabrook Island Town Council will
be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m.
daily
Deer Watch continues from cover
When deer are sighted well ahead of the
vehicle sounding the horn several times,
drivers should flicker the headlights (if no
oncoming traffic is present) and reduce
the vehicle’s speed. If deer are sighted only
a short distance in front of the vehicle,
these same collision-avoidance techniques
may spook the deer into running across
the road, thereby increasing the likelihood
of a collision. In this instance, it’s best to
just slow down.
Always anticipate another deer if you
see one or more crossing the highway
and do not expect the deer to get out
of the way. Fortunately, deer-vehicle
collisions typically involve damage to
the vehicle rather than human injuries.
Most serious injuries occur when the
motorist looses control of the vehicle and
hits an immovable object like a tree or
embankment while attempting high-risk
maneuvers to avoid a deer. If a collision
with a deer is imminent, it is best to hit
the deer rather than risk loosing control
of the vehicle.
Motorists should understand that deer-
crossing signs, (diamond-shaped signs
bearing the silhouette of a deer), mark
a stretch of road where deer have been
hit previously. However, these signs do
not mark specific deer trails. Deer may
frequently cross for several miles where
the signs are posted. Studies show that
about 45 percent of deer-vehicle collisions
occur in roughly a 60-day period that
corresponds with the deer-breeding
season. In South Carolina, the deer-
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breeding season, or “rut,” is generally
during October and November.
Deer movements and vehicle collisions
are at their peak during the breeding
season in October and November. Also,
most vehicle collisions occur near sun-up
and sun-down because deer tend to move
more during these times. Unfortunately,
these are also the times that most humans
commute to work in their vehicles.
Pay attention to changes in habitat
types along the highway. The zone
between habitat types is a likely place for
deer to cross a road. Rural or secondary
roads rank highest in deer-vehicle
accidents because of the frequent curves
and narrow shoulders. Motorists often
have little warning and therefore limited
reaction time when they see deer.
South Carolina’s deer population
peaked in the late 1990s, as did the number
of deer vehicle collisions. But since the
year 2000, the estimated statewide deer
population has decreased approximately
30 percent with the decline believed to
be a combination of changes in habitat,
high antlerless deer harvests and coyote
predation on deer fawns.
What should motorists do if they
hit a deer? Report the incident to South
Carolina Highway Patrol or local law
enforcement, as well as to your insurance
company. Finally, many people wonder if
they can keep the deer for consumption.
This is not a problem if there is an incident
report demonstrating that the deer was
killed by a vehicle and not illegally shot.
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arts & events
Support local artists
KICA HOSTS LOWCOUNTRY ART
AND ARTISAN SHOWCASE
The 2017 Showcase featured locally made sweetgrass baskets, paintings
and photography. Photo courtesy of KICA.
BY EMILY JENKINS
For The Island Connection
L
ocal artists, crafters and creators will
exhibit their wares on Kiawah Island
this fall at the Lowcountry Art and
Artisan Showcase. This semiannual
event, which is hosted by the Kiawah
Island Community Association (KICA),
takes places at The Sandcastle on Friday,
Nov. 16 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov.
17 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
“The Lowcountry is home to some
amazingly artistic individuals,” said event
organizer and KICA assistant director of
Recreation, Amy Cook. “The showcase is a
great opportunity to support many of these
local artists and artisans all in one place.”
The showcase and sale will feature
a wide selection of original paintings
and photographs, as well as handcrafted
pottery, jewelry and home decorations.
The first day of the event (Nov. 16) will
include a beer and wine bar along with
light hors d’oeuvres.
“The event is free and open to the
public,” said Cook. “So whether you live
on Kiawah or elsewhere, we hope you’ll
come out and support our local artists.”
The Sandcastle is located at 1 Shipwatch
Rd. on Kiawah Island. For more
information or questions on this event,
contact the Sandcastle at 843.768.3875 or
sandcastle@kica.us. For details on this and
other upcoming island events, visit KICA.
us/events.
arts & events
SIAG November meeting
W A T E R C O L O R A R T I S T, T E A C H E R
HELEN K. BEACHAM
Morning on the Piazza, watercolor on canvas.
BY BETSY TURNER of Elegant Tranquility.” She was born in
For The Island Connection Montreal, Canada, and became a U.S.
citizen in 2016. Besides watercolor, she
T
works primarily in acrylics and gouache
he Seabrook Island Artist Guild (an opaque watercolor) and has studied
is thrilled to welcome Helen K.
with Dick Phillips, Brent Funderburk,
Beacham, an internationally Milford Zornes, Mira Lehr and other
known watercolor artist and teacher
greats. Her work is in numerous worldwide
who now lives in Summerville, to our collections. In 2019, Beacham will be
meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m.
teaching workshops in Venice, Cinque
at the Seabrook Island Lake House. Terra and the South of France.
All are invited to attend and enjoy her
presentation and demonstration of Visit the Art Guild’s website at
watercolor painting. SeabrookIslandArtistGuild.com to learn
more about the organization and upcoming
Beacham describes herself as a “Painter
events.
November 9, 2018
Garden club visits Citadel Herbarium
COLLECTION OF RARE PLANTS, SOME YET TO BE IDENTIFIED
Example of a preserved specimen at the Citadel Herbarium. Photo by Martha Zink.
O
n a beautiful October day the Kiawah Island
Garden Club visited the Citadel where they met
Dr. Joel Gramling, professor of plant ecology
and curator of the Citadel Herbarium. An herbarium is a
dried plant collection and the place where it is kept.
Dr. Gramling learned from the master, Dr. Richard
Porcher. Dr. Porcher’s definitive book, The Guide to
the Wildflowers of South Carolina, was based on 1960s
data but has been updated with Dr. Gramling’s research.
His reference collection is used by the Army Corps of
Engineers, the Nature Conservancy and biology students.
arts &events
BY MARTHA ZINK
For The Island Connection
It is an annotated voucher system, a teaching collection
for research in taxonomy and molecular biology. Students
can research classifications and have found rare specimens
amongst the collection.
Dr. Gramling explained how plants are preserved: A
plant press consisting of a frame, cardboard ventilators,
and blotter paper is filled with plant specimens and put
into a drying cabinet at 95-113 degrees F. The removal
of moisture and insects is key so mothballs and a
dehumidifier are used. If a collection is donated it is put
into a freezer in a moisture free bag to kill pests. Acid free
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paper and glues are used, of course, to mount the dried
specimens beautifully.
Many schools are getting rid of collections, and
Dr. Porcher’s collection, begun in 1972, was moved to
Clemson in 2004. The Citadel collection was reestablished
in 2006 with a US Fish and Wildlife contribution in 2011
as well as from the College of Charleston in 2014. There
are now 3,600 specimens plus 1,600 still to be identified.
There is a digital file so students from far away can study
the collection.
The Herbarium is used by numerous Citadel
biology classes. Thirty-three cadets work there and 15
graduate students as well as 10 College of Charleston
graduate students. They work with the Army Corps of
Engineers and the Marine Corps Air Station in rare
plant monitoring, and survey non-native invasive plants
in Charleston County parks. They have done biology
surveys of the Daimler plant, and donated property on
the Black River where they have found rare plants. They
have studied the three different types of Sweetgrass found
in the Lowcountry, each of which basketmakers use for
different basket parts.
Following the visit to the Herbarium, the garden
club was given an extensive “insider” tour of the Citadel
grounds by Tristan Arrowood, a recent Citadel graduate
who will be attending medical school. The day was
capped by lunch at the Marina Variety Store.
On Dec. 14 the Kiawah Island Garden Club will
gather for a fashion show at the Sandcastle to which the
Seabrook Garden Club is invited.
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volunteer spotlight
Abbie Brubaker
Abbie Brubaker. Photo provided.
BY JENNIFER MESHANKO
For The Island Connection
A
bbie Brubaker is a college student
who hopes to make a difference
in the educational system by
becoming an elementary school teacher.
As a volunteer with Our Lady of Mercy
Community Outreach's Yes, I Can! After
School Program, she is already making an
impact by helping local students succeed
in school.
Abbie, originally from Georgia, has
lived in five different states before moving
to South Carolina for college. She is
a senior at the College of Charleston
majoring in Elementary Education. In
addition to being a student and volunteer,
she is also a server at Groucho's Deli.
"I have always been an active
participant in my community," says Abbie.
She has been a Sunday school teacher and
a lacrosse coach for young girls. Over a
year ago, she received an email from the
college notifying students OLMCO was
recruiting volunteers. Abbie not only
volunteers with the after school program,
she also volunteered during summer
camp.
Abbie enjoys working with the other
volunteers and staff members. "Ms.
Wendy, the Youth Programs Coordinator,
and the other volunteers are so kind.
Wendy is accommodating and she works
so hard to make the after-school program
a wonderful and accepting place for all.
Every time I come the children are so
excited to tell me about their day at school
and show me all the cool things they have
learned," says Abbie.
Abbie makes sure to greet each student
by name and lets them know she cares about
them and is interested in how they are doing.
Abbie believes kindness can change the
world for the better, and OLMCO has a
lot of caring people.
"If you were to get involved with any
part of this organization, you will not
be disappointed. I have met some of the
kindest people through OLMCO, and
I really feel like part of the community
when I come here to help out. Right from
the start people are welcoming and excited
that you are there and it makes you want
to keep coming back!" she exclaims.
daily
SeaCoast Sports first to
carry Schiller water bike
T H E R I D E D O E S N ’ T E N D AT
T H E WAT E R ’ S E D G E
Schiller Bikes S1-C. Photo provided.
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eaCoast Sports and Outfitters,
located in Freshfields Village at the
entrance to Kiawah and Seabrook
Islands, announces their new partnership
with Schiller Bikes. This partnership
features the S1-C, the finest water bicycle
built in the world. Manufactured in the
United States, the S1-C is a premium bike
that is also an ultra-portable boat.
“SeaCoast Sports and Outfitters is
honored to be selected as the first retailer
in the Carolinas to offer the Schiller
S1-C. We have been selling and servicing
some of the best bicycles, kayaks,
and paddleboards in our 13+ years in
Freshfields Village on Kiawah Island.
Now we have the opportunity to sell this
premium bicycle that is also an ultra-
portable boat. We were absolutely blown
away when we realized that the S1-C’s
compact frame and modular design allows
you to go from land to water in under 10
minutes,” says Loren Beadle, Owner and
CEO, Island Sport.
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The S1-C is the first premium water
bicycle to offer performance, portability,
fast assembly, and easy storage. It features
design elements not available on any other
water bicycle made today anywhere in the
world including premium stainless steel
and anodized components, integrated
steering on handlebars, and a small
footprint that allows for easy storage and
transport.
Jessica Shiller, Founder and CEO of
Schiller Sports, knew that “this was a
compelling next step for us. We currently
have retail partners in many states and
several countries, but we wanted to find
a high quality dealer in the Carolinas. We
feel lucky to have found SeaCoast Sports
and Outfitters on the South Carolina
coast to feature our water bicycles.”
SeaCoast Sports and Outfitters is located
at 585 Freshfields Dr. on Johns Island. For
more information visit SeaCoastSports.com.
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AARP TaxAide seeks Calling all Hoosiers

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STAFF REPORT Volunteers can serve in other ways as
The Island Connection well, like organizing client paperwork,
managing computer equipment, acting

A
ARP TaxAide is looking for
compassionate and friendly
Volunteer Tax Counselors for the
2019 tax season. This is a free program
that makes it easier for older, low and
middle-income taxpayers to file their tax
returns.
Local volunteers from Seabrook
Island, Kiawah Island and the Charleston
area train as Tax Counselors for the six
Charleston sites. Last tax season they
assisted more than 1,000 of our neighbors.
Volunteers of all backgrounds and ages
are welcome and you do not need to be
an AARP member to volunteer, nor do
you need to be a retiree. Familiarity with
income tax returns is helpful and the
availability of a laptop computer is useful
but not required.
as interpreters or making sure everything
runs smoothly. There is a role for everyone.
An orientation will be held in December
with a five-day, IRS-qualified training
program in January. Tax counselors
receive extensive free tax training to do
basic tax returns and become certified
by passing the IRS exam. There will
be additional training in computer tax
preparation. Once certified, you will be
expected to volunteer at one of our tax
sites one half-day per week during tax
season.
Please consider joining the team.
For further information, please visit
the TaxAide website or contact the The 2017 Indiana Day winning Indoor Basketball Hoops team, (l-r) Dave Krumwiede,
Charleston Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Jim Bannwart, Ron Ciancio, Susan Coomer, Sherri Goodwin, Valerie Luzadder and
Ditterline, at sditterline@yahoo.com, or call Mark Doane. Photo by Valerie Doane.
843.568.0305.
BY ALAN ARMSTRONG
For The Island Connection

S
eabrook Island residents are preparing
for the 8th Annual Indiana Day
on Dec. 11 to celebrate the 202nd
anniversary of the state’s admittance into
the Union on Dec. 11, 1816. The gathering
has become an annual event, which
includes food, drinks, games, prizes, and
singing all with a lot of Hoosier gusto.
Participants (Including spouses and
significant others) are asked to bring a
hearty appetizer to share. The organizing
committee will provide plates, utensils,
and soft drinks (BYOB). Participants are
also asked to donate $5 to cover costs
associated with the event.
The event takes place at the Oyster
Catcher Community Center on Seabrook
Island beginning at 6 p.m. and will last
until 8:30. If you have a connection
(born, raised, lived, educated, traveled
through; anything works) and would like
to attend, please contact Max Willis at
843.768.8301 or mwillissc@yahoo.com.
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Fresh Future Farm feeds
neighbors
COMMUNITY SUPPORT KEEPS
S H E LV E S S T O C K E D
Fresh Future Farm located off of Rivers Ave. in North Charleston. Photo by Diann Clark.
BY DIANN CLARK
For The Island Connection
F
riends gathered recently in support
of Fresh Future Farm, whose shelves
were depleted after last month’s
double hurricane shut down.
Established in late 2014, Fresh Future
Farm sows healthy food to harvest
community and independence. Located
on Success St. in North Charleston, The
Farm leverages unused city assets to create
food and job opportunities that will
transform the current food desert into a
more self-reliant and robust community.
The last grocery store in the area
closed in 2005 and left the families in
this low wealth area unable to purchase
healthy fruits and vegetables as well as
basic grocery items. In this short time
they have transformed two city lots into
fresh fruit trees and bushes, rows of
seasonal vegetables, bee hives and the
most elaborate chicken coup ever seen,
made of earthen mud, hay, wire and
grape vine. Within the garden is a unique
outdoor space used for nutritional and
garden classes for school children, the
neighborhood, and the public.
It has been amazing to watch the farm
grow and anyone who finds themselves
passing through the Chircora-Cherokee
neighborhood just off Rivers Ave. should
stop and take in this beautiful productive
space. Buy some fresh eggs and fresh
produce while you are there.
For information visit FreshFutureFarm.
org.
A special thank you goes out to Barrier
Island Eco Tours and Captain Robert
Hopkins for embracing the farm and our
need to support and help others. Together
$700 was raised to help restock the shelves.
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ONGOING
WHAT: Southbound: Photographs of and
about the New South
WHERE: Halsey Institute of
Contemporary Art
WHEN: Oct. 19 - March 2
MORE INFO: An unprecedented
exhibition co-curated by Mark Sloan,
director and chief curator of the Halsey
Institute of Contemporary Art, and
Mark Long, professor of political science,
both of whom are on the faculty of the
College of Charleston. For info visit
SouthboundProject.org.
Mondays
WHAT: Family Trees
WHERE: Walton Hall at St. John’s Parish,
3673 Maybank Hwy.
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Begin exploring the
process of clearing title for heirs’ property
by defining the family tree. For more
information or to make an appointment
for an initial assessment call 843.810.1036
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: Family Oriented Tours and
Activities
WHERE: Nathaniel Russell House
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Family tours start on the half-
hour between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Docent-
led scavenger hunt tours, historic games and
toys in the garden. HistoricCharleston.org for
information and to purchase tickets for the date
and museum house you would like to attend.
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.
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 June 19, July 3
& 17, August 7 & 21.
Island Connection Calendar
Wednesdays
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. It’s 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: 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: English Conversation Club
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Practice speaking English
with a small group. Beginners to advanced
learners welcome. A children’s program
and/or craft will be provided during the
club meeting. Registration is not required;
call 843.559.1945 for more information.
Thursdays
WHAT: Family Oriented Tours and
Activities
WHERE: Aiken-Rhett House
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Family tours start on the half-
hour between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Docent-
led scavenger hunt tours, historic games and
toys in the garden. HistoricCharleston.org for
information and to purchase tickets for the date
and museum house you would like to attend.
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.
Saturday
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate SChool,
2024 Academy Rd.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston’s only year-
round farmers market, highlighting
produce and locally produced goods
and foods. Live music, kids activities.
JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com for details.
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.
SATURDAY, NOV. 10
WHAT: Mad Hatter Fur Ball
WHERE: Francis Marion Hotel
WHEN: 6:30-11 p.m.
MORE INFO: Pet Helpers largest
fundraiser of the year. Music by Plane Jane
and an Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter
theme. Live and silent auction, delicious
food, cocktails and fun for all! Order
tickets online at PetHelpers.org or email
furball@pethelpers.org for info.
SUNDAY, NOV. 11
WHAT: Oysters for Autism
WHERE: Bowens Island Restaurant
WHEN: 4-7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Oysters, High to
Lowcountry BBQ, chili and fixings from
Sullivan’s Restaurant. Beer, wine and
Mamasita’s Margaritas will be available for
purchase. Local musician Jack Triebold
will open the event and lowcountry
favorite Bateman’s Stud Farm will keep
the party going. Silent auction with
proceeds benefiting Lowcountry Autism
Foundation’s local programs. Tickets $25
in advance/$30 at the door. Purchase
online at LAFinc.org.
WHAT: 100th Anniversary
Commemoration of WWI
WHERE: The Citadel War Memorial
WHEN: 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A ceremony honoring
Citadel alumni who made the ultimate
sacrifice for their country during World
War I. The commemoration will take
place after the general protestant service at
Summerall Chapel. Ceremony will include
readings by members of The Citadel
Military Living History Society as well as a
benediction by Chaplain Joe Molina.
WHAT: Family Fun Day
WHERE: Terrace Lawn, Gaillard Center
WHEN: 1-3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Free event, open to
public. Family friendly activities include
cookie decorating station and create your
own tie-dye t-shirt station. Guests can
warm up with homemade apple cider
and grilled cheese. RSVP encouraged at
GaillardCetner.org.
MONDAY, NOV. 12
WHAT: World Affairs Council of
Charleston
WHERE: Citadel Alumni Center
WHEN: 5:15 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
program
MORE INFO: Dr. Bryan Ganaway of the
History and International Studies Dept. at
the College of Charleston will present Nov.
11, 1918: World War I Ended. A Century
Has Passed but the Great War’s Aftermath
Still Shapes our World. Dr. Ganaway is a
graduate of the University of Miami and
received his Ph.D from the University of
Illinois. For details visit WACCharleston.org.
WHAT: Charleston Latin Jazz
Collective
WHERE: Simons Center for the Arts, 54
Saint Phillip St.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Presented by the College
of Charleston School of the Arts. General
admission $15 for adults, $10 for students
with school I.D. Admission is free for
CofC Faculty and Staff. The Collective
will announce the program from the
stage. Tickets online at go.cofc.edu/
secondmondaymusic or at the door.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14
WHAT: Love and Armadillo Migration
WHERE: Seabrook Island House
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Presented by Andy Offutt
Irwin, sponsored by the Town of Kiawah
Arts & Cultural Events Council. Tickets
are available online at www.kiawahisland.
org/events or at the Municipal Center
843.768.9166.
FRIDAY, NOV. 16
WHAT: Treasure Trek
WHERE: The Charleston Museum
WHEN: 6:30-10:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: 2018 Fundraising Gala
to benefit The Charleston Museum’s
educational programs for Title I schools.
Evening includes live music, scavenger
hunt, floating raffle, live auction, hors
d’oeuvres and refreshments. Proceeds
support programs that bring Title I school
children to the Museum and send Bragg
Boxes and our educators to local schools.
Tickets $75 members/$100 non-members.
Visit CharlestonMuseum.org to purchase.
WHAT: Lowcountry Art and Artisans
Showcase
WHERE: The Sandcastle
WHEN: Nov. 16, 4-7 p.m. and Nov. 17,
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Hosted by the Kiawah
Island Community Association. Friday
night features beer and wine bar with light
hors d’oeuvres. Event is free and open to
public. For details visit KICA.us/events.
WHAT: Supper with Santa
WHERE: James Island County Park
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Breakfast for dinner in
Edisto Hall, to meet Santa and have a
professional photo. Participants can enjoy
the Holiday Festival of Lights. Registration
includes tickets to the festival train, the
carousel and climbing wall. Children
encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas.
Advance registration required for Supper
with Santa. Only 100 tickets will be sold.
Tickets are $25 for ages 12 and under, or
$50 for adults (ages 13 and up). Purchase
at TheParklandsFoundation.org
SATURDAY, NOV. 17
WHAT: Bohicket Half Marathon and 5k
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: Registration starts at 6:30 a.m.,
race at 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: Sponsored by the
Charleston Running Club, and with help
from Bohicket Marina & the Kiawah
Seabrook Exchange Club, the run starts
and ends at Bohicket Marina. Proceeds
benefit the Charleston Running Club.
After Party at Bohicket Marina features
refreshments with a waterfront view.
RunSignup.com/Race/SC/JohnsIsland/
Bohicket5Kand10K to register.
THURSDAY, NOV. 22
WHAT: Turkey Trot
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: 5K race will start promptly
at 8 a.m. from the Lake House and will
take runners through the front half of the
Island. Event shirts are limited; availability
and size are not guaranteed after Monday,
Nov. 5. Cost is $20.00 Registration forms
are available at the front desk of The Lake
House. For more information please
contact Jamie Mogus Mixson at jmogus@
sipoa.org.
SATURDAY, NOV. 24
WHAT: 8th Annual Sprint Triathlon Relay
WHERE: The Lake House
December 9
WHEN: 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: Triathlon with a team
twist. Teams comprised of one swimmer,
one biker, and one runner. Cost is $50 per
team. Registration forms are available at
the front desk of The Lake House. Event
shirts are limited, size and availability are
not guaranteed after Nov. 5. Note, this
event will be capped, so sign up early to
ensure your team will participate. For more
information please contact Jamie Mogus
Mixson at jmogus@sipoa.org.
SATURDAY, DEC. 8-9
WHAT: Foundations of Healing Touch
Class
WHERE: Roper St. Francis Cancer
Center, 2085 Henry Tecklenburg Dr.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m-6 p.m., both days
MORE INFO: Healing Touch is
beneficial in calming anxiety and reducing
symptoms of depression, decreasing
pain, strengthening the immune system,
enhancing recovery from surgery,
complementing care for neck and spine
problems, supporting cancer care,
deepening spiritual connection, a sense
of well-being, easing acute and chronic
conditions, and supporting resiliency
in health care providers. Call to register
843.388.1834. Tuition $245.00 by
Dec.01/$295.00. after Dec.1.

financial focus
Key to consistent investing?
Paying yourself first
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
For The Island Connection
C
onsistency is a key ingredient of
success in many activities, including
investing. And one technique that
can help you become a more consistent
investor is paying yourself first.
Many people have the best of intentions
when it comes to investing. They know
how important is it to put money away for
long-term goals, especially the goal of a
comfortable retirement. Yet they may only
invest sporadically. Why? Because they
wait until they’ve taken care of all the bills
– mortgage, utilities, car payments and so
on – before they feel comfortable enough
to write a check for their investments. And
by the time they reach that point, they
might even decide there’s something more
fun to do with what’s left of their money.
How can you avoid falling into this
habit of intermittent investing? By paying
yourself first. Each month, have your
bank move money from your checking
or savings account into the investments
of your choice. By taking this hassle-
free approach, rather than counting on
your ability to send a check, you can help
ensure you actually do contribute to your
investments, month after month.
By moving the money automatically,
you probably won’t miss it, and, like most
people who follow this technique, you
will find ways to economize, as needed,
to make up for whatever you’re investing.
You already may be doing something
November 9, 2018
quite similar if you have a 401(k) or other
retirement plan at work. You choose a
percentage of your earnings to go into
your plan, and the money is taken out of
your paycheck. (And if you’re fortunate,
your employer will match some of your
contributions, too.)
But even if you do have a 401(k), you’re
probably also eligible to contribute to an
IRA, which is a great vehicle for your
pay-yourself-first strategy. You can put in
up to $5,500 per year to a traditional or
Roth IRA (or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older),
so, if you are able to “max out” for the year,
you could simply divide $5,500 or $6,500
by 12 and have either $458 or $541 moved
from your savings or checking account
each month into your IRA. Of course,
you don’t have to put in the full $5,500
or $6,500 each year, although some IRAs
do require minimum amounts to at least
open the account.
You might think such modest amounts
won’t add up to a lot, but after a few
years, you could be surprised at how
much you’ve accumulated. Plus, you may
not always be limited to contributing
relatively small sums, because as your
career advances, your earnings may
increase significantly, allowing you to
boost your IRA contributions continually.
In any case, here’s the key point: When
you invest, it’s all right to start small, as
long as you keep at it. And the best way
to ensure you continue investing regularly
is to pay yourself first. If you do it long
enough, it will become routine and it will
be one habit you won’t want to break.