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Volume 12 Issue 6 FREE June 22, 2018

Stranded
Sea Turtle
on Kiawah
BY STEPHANIE BRASWELL
For The Island Connection

O
n May 23, a beachgoer spotted a
distressed loggerhead sea turtle
in a tidal pool in front of the
Sanctuary Hotel. The Kiawah Island
Turtle Patrol responded and then notified
South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources. Once SCDNR arrived on the
scene, they began to load the turtle onto a
stretcher for transport to the South Carolina
Aquarium. At that point, they noticed that
the turtle was wrapped in strands of braided
and monofilament fishing line. The tangled
line was trailing behind the turtle and the
crew was shocked when they pulled on it to
find another loggerhead entangled as well.
Unfortunately, the 2nd turtle was not alive.
The live turtle was taken to the South
Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care
Center for medical care where they named
her Scabbers. She is currently stable in
rehabilitation, and once fully recovered
they will then release her back on Kiawah.
Soon Scabbers will have her own blog and
progress reports via scaquarium.org/blog.
This incident was a stark reminder of
the hazards of litter and how they can
affect our wildlife. Please be mindful of
our environment and leave only footprints
behind.

Former Town Administrator, Tumiko Rucker and former Town Treasurer, H. Kenneth Gunnells. PHOTOS PROVIDED

Former TOKI employees plead guilty

SENTENCING AS SOON AS AUGUST
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer

“F
ormer Town of Kiawah Officials Indicted for Wire
Fraud,” read the announcement from the United States
Attorney’s Office (USAO) on Tuesday November 14,
2017. Three days later, Tumiko Rucker, age 42, and Harrison
Kenneth Gunnells, age 59, pleaded innocent to the charges
associated with embezzling $200,000, which carries sobering
penalties. Wire fraud is a violation of Title 18, United States
Code, Sections 1349 and 1344. Convictions carry a maximum
penalty of 20 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of
$250,000, though restitution is often taken into account.
Guilty continues on page 4

Colleen Wiessman Fleming Date Set Robinson’s Football Camp

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Town appeals DHEC’s

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T
he TOKI regular meeting was
Jennifer Tuohy called to order on June 5 and
Mayor Weaver wasted no time in
contributing editor
jumping to approve the previous month’s
jennifer@luckydognews.com meeting minutes. Councilmember
Mezzanotte had sent a couple of changes
Alejandro Ferreyros to Town Clerk, Petra Reynolds, and the
senior graphic designer minutes were unanimously approved.
alejandro@luckydognews.com Mayor Weaver’s update included 2 brief
items. The 2 candidates for the Charleston
Lori McGee
County Council seat representing
Kiawah, Seabrook, Folly and portions of
sales manager Johns and James Islands, were present
lori@luckydognews.com at the candidates meet and greet, held
May 30 at the Municipal Center. Weaver
Carla Foxworth noted there was a “good turnout” at the
event that heard incumbent Joe Qualey
sales executive
carla@luckydognews.com
pitch against newcomer Jenny Costa
Honeycutt. The Republican candidates
responded to about a dozen questions
Senior Staff Writer and “really distinguished themselves
Gregg Bragg differently from one another,” remarked
Weaver.
The mayor’s second interest item
Contributors
regarded DHEC OCRM’s proposed
Stephanie Braswell changes to the jurisdictional line that
Norm Powers impacts where along the beach property
Traci Rhoden owners can build. The public comment
Betsy Turner period has been pushed back twice and
Patricia Leibach is currently at July 15. The line will be
established sometime in September for
Geoff Bennett Kiawah Island. The town had Coastal
Andy Folsom Science and Engineering conduct a study
Colleen Parker to help them understand whether or not
Savannah Brennan the proposed changes made sense, and
Barbara Radin Fox based on those findings, last week the
town submitted a formal letter to OCRM
that laid out the its position stating that
FEMA’s proposed lines are in error, not
properly reflecting where the primary
dunes are. The town recommended that
DHEC return the line to the existing
2009 line, which would essentially keep
the jurisdictional line the same. Several
property owners have independently
asked OCRM to extend the lines more
seaward than even the town’s suggestion.
Mayor Weaver clarified that in sending
the town’s formal suggestion to OCRM,
we weren’t
trying to
prejudice the
views of any
separate entity
that is privately
appealing
“We weren’t trying to prejudice the views
of any separate entity that is privately
appealing.”
Opportunity for citizen’s comments
related to agenda items brought no
residents forward.
Councilmember Diana Mezzanotte
introduced five representatives from the
Charleston Convention and Visitors
Bureau to update Council on its programs,
budgets and current initiatives. They are a
nonprofit, destination marketing group
that helps communities, such as Kiawah,
with their travel and tourism strategies.
They are funded in part through the
accommodations taxes from Kiawah
and 8 other local governments. The
presentation included many accolades
that reinforced the Kiawah community as
a “crown jewel” that attracts an exclusive,
high-end vacationer.
The next item was the consent agenda
that consisted of five items, none of which
needed to be discussed separately. All five
items were approved unanimously.
In old business, Council approved the
final adoption of the fiscal year, 2018-19
budget. The public hearing was opened,
but no one from the audience opted to
speak. The public hearing was closed and
Council approved to adopt the budget
unanimously, with one slight change. The
Ways and Means Committee approved
the consideration to amend Island Beach
Services contract at an additional $1,800
month to cover the lease at 32 Sorel Rd.
One of the minority owners of IBS is
working with the owner of the property
to purchase the property. The approved
caveat was that the town will not start
paying the additional cost until they close
on the lease. The budget was approved
unanimously.
The Town Administrator’s report
included an update from Rusty Lameo,
Facilities and Contracts Liaison, on
3 projects that the town is currently
working on. Phase one for the bridge
project included some minor repair
work identified in a routine, bi-annual
inspection. Phase two is the erosion
stabilization project adjacent to the
bridge, that is not yet underway.
The second project, parkway
resurfacing, is underway and an
independent company is examining the
area from the circle to Beachwalker Dr.
The repairs will be made after the report
is concluded in the next couple of weeks.
The third project, not yet underway,
would put in a right turn lane at
Beachwalker Dr. to relieve some of the
traffic congestion. It is still in discussion
phase.

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Town Administrator, Stephanie
Tillerson reported that staff performance
reviews are underway and will be reflected
in a merit increase, typically applied
annually on July 1. The budget allows
for a 4% increase. A 2-6% increase is
usually what is approved. “We have very
few that are reaching the max,” remarked
Tillerson. A small pot of money, $3,000-
$4000, is being requested for Tillerson
to provide one-time, cash rewards to an
employee, (or employees) for outstanding
achievement. Tillerson is confident that
additional costs should be able to come
out of the current, approved budget, and
additional funds will not be needed.
Town attorney, Dwayne Green,
arrived just in time to update Council
on the proceedings against former Town
Treasurer Kenneth Gunnells on May 27.
Judge Michael Duffy went through a litany
of items in the indictment, all of which
Gunnells admitted to, including a scheme
between he and the Town Administrator,
Tumiko Rucker, to defraud the town. At
the time of this town meeting, Rucker had
not yet entered a plea.
Green also confirmed the filing of a
lawsuit against Webster Rogers, the former
auditor for the town, for not notifying the
town of fraudulent activity that was going
on between 2011-2015. The lawsuit has
been filed and served. Doug McMillan is
the attorney handling that case on behalf
of the insurance carrier.
The property owners of 122 Turnberry
Ct. were given until June 5 to respond to
legal service, and as of this meeting have
not. The lien holder, a former Seabrook
resident, also did not respond by the
Tid e Char t
Date High Tide
Jun 22 4:12am/5:03pm
Jun 23 5:05am/5:55pm
Jun 24 5:55am/6:43pm
Jun 25 6:44am/7:28pm
Jun 26 7:30am/8:11pm
Jun 27 8:14am/8:52pm
Jun 28 8:57am/9:32pm
Jun 29 9:39am/10:10pm
Jun 30 10:19am/10:47pm
Jul 01 10:58am/11:24pm
Jul 02 11:38am
Jul 03 12:00am/12:19pm
Jul 04 12:38am/1:03pm
Jul 05 1:20am/1:51pm
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.
3
date of this meeting. Attorney Green is
comfortable that all parties have been
served in the manner they needed to be
and is prepared to move forward on the
condemnation of the property. (The
Island Connection previously reported on
this story in the May 11 edition).
There was no report from
Councilmember Mezzanotte regarding
the Arts Council, whose season starts
again in July. The Sea Level Rise
Committee is focused on its written
report and reviewing a draft. They hope
to finalize their report by early September.
Councilmember Koach notified
Council of a vacancy on the Board of
Zoning Appeals. There are currently no
enthusiastic candidates for the position
on the board, which convenes about 6
times a year. It is not a time consuming,
position and requires a brief training, no
prior experience.
Mayor Weaver added that the Johns
Island Growth Management Committee
has scheduled a second meeting for June
26, at the Berkeley Electric office. It has
been six weeks between meetings and the
mayor is looking forward to updates.
Wendy Kulick approached the
podium for closing citizen’s comments.
She praised Council for listening to last
month’s concerns about the fire district’s
use of land at no-cost while their station
was being replaced. She urged Council to
make a statement regarding the situation,
recognizing that they had no jurisdiction
over the decisions.
With no further business, the meeting
was adjourned. The next meeting of the
Kiawah Island will be Tuesday, July 3.
Low Tide
10:25am/11:04pm
11:16am/11:59pm
12:05pm
12:50am/12:50pm
1:37am/1:34pm
2:21am/2:15pm
3:03am/2:54pm
3:43am/3:32pm
4:22am/4:10pm
4:59am/4:47pm
5:37am/5:27pm
6:15am/6:10pm
6:55am/6:59pm
7:39am/7:53pm
Source: saltwatertides.com
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Guilty continues from cover
Gunnells changed his plea to “guilty”
late last month, and Rucker did the same
earlier in June.
Armed with a forensic audit (covering
2011-2015) conducted by the Town
of Kiawah Island (TOKI), Assistant
United States Attorney Rhett DeHart
has pursued the pair for nearly three
years now. The audit suggested the
accused defrauded TOKI of $200,000,
falsified documents, used TOKI credit
cards for personal items like travel,
and funneled an additional $100,000
unevenly between TOKI staff members.
DeHart doesn’t take the glacial pace of
justice personally, however, and is still
circumspect about possible sentences.
“I’m not comfortable recommending
a sentence until after I’ve read the
presentence report,” DeHart told
the Island Connection. Presentence
reports include such information as
previous arrests, mental health, and
employment history as aids to judges
in determining sentences. “I may
not make a recommendation. Judge
Duffy is a really good judge,” he
added. Asked when the 9th Circuit
Court would make its decision,
DeHart said, “Sentencing is typically
scheduled 60-90 days [after a guilty
plea is entered],” though he hinted a
conf luence of unrelated factors could
mean the date is scheduled sooner
than later.
When asked a number of questions
including what sort of sentence
residents could expect, TOKI’s
arts & events
attorney, Dwayne Green said in an
email, “It’s not up to the Town to ‘seek
jail time.’ That decision is up to the SINHG releases fall
schedule
federal prosecutor. All the Town can
do at the sentencing phase is ask for
the stiffest possible penalty given the
circumstances. The fact that neither
defendant has a prior criminal record
is one of the factors the judge will BY NORM POWERS
consider, as is the amounts of money
For The Island Connection
involved given the federal sentencing
A
guidelines.” However, he also said
jail time seemed unlikely during his visit to Sandy Island’s Gullah
community, a downtown history
comment period at the June 5 TOKI
walking tour with Tommy Dew,
town council meeting.
and a birding tour at a landfill are among
DeHart, meanwhile, closed out another
the new offerings in SINHG’s Fall Trip
recent case of wire fraud in Columbia,
schedule. Fifty-two trips are on offer for
SC. Cited as a basis of comparison, the
SINHG members between September and
defendant was jailed for 36 months with
December, with eighteen new expeditions
an additional 3 years of supervised release,
up and down the Lowcountry coast as
and paid restitution in excess of $600,000.
well as in and around Seabrook Island.
(Justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/charleston-man-
Topics on the trips range from
sentenced-investment-fraud.)
ecology, with walking tours at Camp St.
Tim Kulp (Gunnells’ attorney) and
Christopher encompassing fresh water
Lauren Williams (Rucker’s attorney) were
ecology and a dragonfly study, to culinary,
very chatty when they were retained in
with sampling tours of downtown
2015. Williams said she looked forward to
restaurants and a chef’s tour of the kitchens
defending Rucker, while Kulp provided
that create some of Charleston’s favorite
the Island Connection with anecdotes
menus. History buffs will enjoy a new
about himself, his experience, and
tour by historian Doug Bostic of John’s
childhood, as both counselors played it
Island Revolutionary and Civil War sites,
pretty close to the vest. Neither of the two
a downtown walking tour encompassing
lawyers replied to emailed requests for
comments last week after amending their
client’s pleas. arts & events
DeHart confirmed the penalties
associated with the alleged crimes would
be applied separately to each of the two
individuals.
Abstract exhibit at
Lake House
COLLEEN WIESSMAN, FORMER
SIAG PRESIDENT
BY BETSY TURNER
For The Island Connection
A
bstract artist and former Seabrook
Island Artists Guild president,
Colleen Wiessmann, is the
featured artist for July 2018. Her work
will be on display at the Lake House art
gallery throughout the month.
Wiessmann studied at the school of New
York Botanical Gardens, where her early
artistic endeavors focused on the field of
interior “Plant Scaping” or office plant decor.
This experience helped to develop her eye
for shapes, colors, balance and aesthetics.
Contrary to popular opinion, Wiessmann
June 22, 2018 5
daily
For Your Health
M E N ’ S H E A LT H
BY BARBARA RADIN FOX, LISW-CP
For The Island Connection
W
e at The Seabrook Island Healthcare
Professionals Group hope that everyone has
the founding and development of the been feeling as well as possible this past month
Charleston Preservation Society, a stroll
and are looking forward to a summer of fun. There are
through three centuries of history along
so many healthy activities to get involved with on our
Broad Street, and a visit to two of the
sea islands- golf, tennis, pickle ball, horseback riding,
Lowcountry’s oldest churches along the
walking, running, bike riding, kayaking, swimming,
Wando and Cooper Rivers. Birders will
paddleboarding and much more. Get out and enjoy them
find several nesting pairs of eagles during a
while giving your health a boost.
visit to the Bee’s Ferry landfill. Two kayak
This month’s column is focused on men’s health in
tours of the ACE Basin and a water-borne
honor of Father’s Day. Along with mothers, fathers are
eco-tour of the Bohicket River will focus
the most important influence in children’s lives. So let’s
on the Lowcountry’s unique maritime
encourage these great men to stay healthy.
environment, while its cultural heritage
The statistics are eye-opening: 12.4% of all men 18
will bring a SINHG group to Sandy
and older are in fair or poor health according to Summary
Island for a day-long visit with the Gullah
Health Statistics Tables for U.S. Adults. Men face grave
community there and, later in the season, a
risks from a number of diseases, including hypertension,
concert of spirituals at Drayton Hall with
cardiovascular disease, diabetes and prostate cancer.
the Magnolia Singers. SINHG Trips are
designed for all activity levels and are open Men have much the same guidelines for good health
only to SINHG members. For membership as for women. These include maintaining a BMI of
information, visit sinhg.org. 20-25, exercising 30 minutes per day for 5 days/week (60
minutes to lose weight), sleeping 7-8 hours per day, limit
alcohol to no more than 2 drinks per day, not smoking to your healthcare provider about what health screenings Send questions or suggestions about health related
and avoiding opiates.
The latest guidelines for colon screening by a national
are right for you.
The Seabrook Island Healthcare Professionals Group
topics you would like to see addressed in our column
to Barbara Fox at FoxB@BodyAndSoulTherapy.com or
screening task force recommend starting screening at welcomes any active or retired health professional living 2045 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412.
age 45. Men also need to pay attention to screening for
prostate cancer starting at age 45. Younger men need to
be aware of signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. Talk
on Seabrook Island. Meeting are held the first Thursday
of every month, 7-8 p.m. at the Lake House in the Osprey
2 room.
While we will strive to provide meaningful
information, we do not give specific medical advice.
says that creating an abstract piece of art
is not just a matter of throwing paint on
canvas, but a melding of experiences, creative
instincts and innate abilities.
Working from her Seabrook studio,
Wiessmann creates acrylics using collage
and layering techniques. Her emotions
dictate the process: laying paint on
textured canvas, changing shapes and
colors, scrubbing out and repainting until
the canvas evolves into a harmonious
work of art, exquisite in its composition,
balance and color harmony.
To learn more about the Artists
Guild, events, workshops, and view
the work of member artists, visit
SeabrookIslandArtistGuild.com.
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Our Lady of Mercy Community
Outreach receives $30,000
D E LTA D E N TA L G R A N T T O A I D
THOSE IN NEED
BY TRACI RHODEN
For The Island Connection
O
ur Lady of Mercy Community
Outreach is pleased to announce
it has received a $30,000 grant
from Delta Dental of Missouri, which also
does business in South Carolina as Delta
Dental of South Carolina. The Delta
Dental grant was awarded to support
the Dental Services for the Uninsured:
Improving Access to Oral Health Care
program. Through its mission to improve
oral health, Delta Dental of South
Carolina contributes financial support
for dental health initiatives and outreach
events in communities it serves, especially
for children and adults in need.
The funds will help the dental program
impact the lives of many residents of
James, Johns and Wadmalaw Islands and
downtown Charleston. The program offers
preventative and restorative dental care
for those who lack insurance or the means
to pay for it, and also includes direct oral
health education for patients. Free dental
services are available at the Johns Island
clinic in that city, and the Neighborhood
House clinic in Charleston. Delta Dental’s
funding backs the mission of Our Lady of
Mercy Community Outreach, which is
to encourage and support self-sufficiency
and self-worth for people in need in our
community through education, wellness
and outreach services.
Ericka Plater, Executive Director of Our
Lady of Mercy Community Outreach,
says, “Delta Dental’s grant helps make
our mission real. Every day our clients
tell us what a difference dental care has
made in their lives. Dental care improved
their health and gave them renewed self-
confidence to pursue their goals; this is
what makes our community stronger.”
Delta Dental of South Carolina awards
annual grants to organizations that align
with its mission. “We share mutual goals
with Our Lady of Mercy Community
Outreach and its Dental Services for the
Uninsured Program—to improve oral
health and help provide access to vital care
for those who need it most,” says Delta
Dental of Missouri’s President and CEO,
Rob Goren. “We’re so glad to know that
our grant will be used to help give essential
dental treatment to many individuals in
South Carolina, who may not be able to
get it any other way. Their quality of life
depends on it.”
Founded in 1989, Our Lady of Mercy
Community Outreach provides educational,
health and direct outreach services to
more than 5,000 people each year in the
Lowcountry. The two locations include
Johns Island on Brownswood Rd, serving
the needs of James, Johns and Wadmalaw
Island residents, and the Neighborhood
House in Charleston that serves Eastside-
area residents. For more information, visit
olmoutreach.org.
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Date set for 35th Annual Fleming Tournament

BENEFITS SEA ISLANDS BLESSING BASKET
BY PATRICIA LEIBACH
For The Island Connection

S
eabrook Island Racquet Club
announces the 35th Alan
Fleming Senior Open Clay State
Championship (“the Fleming”) will be
held on Seabrook Island October 3–7.
This premier event attracts over 250
players from around the country in age
groups 35 years and older.
The Fleming is a South Carolina Level
1 State Championship and Southern Level
200 Point Tournament. The tournament
offers 44 events including singles, doubles
and mixed-doubles for women and men
ages 35 to 80.
Seabrook Racquet Club Director, Mike
Kiser, noted “the competition in all draws
is stronger than ever. While continuing
to grow, the Fleming remains focused on
improving the player experience.”
In 2017, approximately 20% of the
entrants were new to the event. It was
recently named, “best tournament of the
year” by visiting players and is free to
spectators and open to the public – no
tickets required.
This will be the Fleming’s 5th year
hosting the Mixed Doubles National
Gold Ball Events. Included in the draws
are former professional tour players
including a Wimbledon Men’s 35 Doubles
champion, National Gold Ball champions,
Seabrook resident Kathy Bruce competes in 2017 Fleming Tournament.
Photo provided.
Members of US National teams, highly
ranked ITF players and world champions,
Former Davis Cup players, Collegiate
Division 1 standouts, South Carolina and
Southern Hall of Fame players and the
highest ranked national and international
amateur champions.
Seabrook Island Racquet Club is
ranked by Tennis Resorts Online as one
of the top 25 tennis resorts in the world.
Entries for the tournament open Aug.
1 and close Sept. 15. The tournament
identification number is 700053618. To
register or receive additional information
on this year’s tournament, please visit
usta.com.
In addition to a premier tennis event,
The Alan Fleming Tournament is devoted
to raising funds to benefit a local charity.
Over the past five years, the Fleming
Tournament has raised more than
$250,000 for charities.
The 2018 charitable beneficiary will be
The Sea Islands Blessing Basket, a program
of the Sea Islands Hunger Awareness
Foundation (“SIHAF”), a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization. SIHAF supports
charitable food-related organizations that
feed the hungry and provide drinkable
well water to those who do not have fresh
water on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands.
SIHAF is 100% volunteer operated
and distributes 98% of the money raised
by the foundation to needy families. Once
a month, The Sea Islands Blessing Basket
distributes food to approximately 510
residents of Johns and Wadmalaw Islands
whose income is below the poverty level.
The food provided is enough for seven
meals. Funds raised by the Fleming will
allow SIHAF to improve the quality of
the food baskets with the addition of
protein, fruits and vegetables. For more
information about the foundation, please
visit FightIslandHunger.org.
June 22, 2018
Robinson’s Football Camp is back
J U L Y 1 4 A T S T. J O H N S H I G H S C H O O L
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer
E
dmond Robinson’s Football Camp is back for its
second consecutive year, scheduled for July 14 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Johns High School (1518
Main Road). Both boys and girls between the ages of
8-18 are encouraged to attend, and registration is free,
and includes lunch.
“I’m doing the camp because I want kids to have an
outlet from some of the negative things occurring in the
world. Last year was a great success so I want to continue
to be a positive role model for these youth so they can
have hope in their daily life,” Robinson told the Island
Connection in an email.
The 2017 camp saw about 200 kids mostly from
Wadmalaw and Johns Island attend, anxious to meet and
get advice from the local hero. Robinson was a standout
student/athlete at St. Johns, Newberry College, and was
drafted by the NFL 3 years ago. He was selected 232nd
out of 253 spots by the Minnesota Vikings. Robinson
spent two years on their roster before being picked up by
the New York Jets, and now celebrates his fourth year in
the league as an Arizona Cardinal.
Asked if the move meant starting all over again,
Robinson said, “Honestly, it’s similar to Minnesota’s
scheme. I’m back, comfortable, and feel like I can
show my abilities [with] this team. The weather is
better [despite] the acid hot summers, but I’m enjoying
the transition and everything the state of Arizona and
Arizona Cardinals have to offer. It’s the perfect fit. Playing
with the Cardinals feels like a better fit. I’m enjoying the
grind and the process daily. It’s a great place to be and
I definitely should get more reps here.” No matter how
far he roams, however, he’s always anxious to come back
home.
“My mom is doing great still pastoring, running her
business, and helping me raise my son while I’m away.
Johns Island/ Wadmalaw is a tightly knit family and we
all are close. I love that this is the area I grew up in because
it’s family. We all care about each other and look out for
one another. The area is small but it makes you appreciate
things from a different perspective,” said Robinson, who
still feels a responsibility for his high school team.
The St. Johns Islanders had an uneventful season last
year amidst some coaching changes. Unable to resist
asking about their future, Robinson responded to the
question saying, “I believe the coaching situation is great.
Coach has been doing a great job [transitioning] the
guys to his system. I support him and applaud him on
everything he’s doing. Maybe one day down the line I’ll
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volunteer at the school, but I don’t see myself as a coach
though. That’s not in my DNA, lol.”
Robinson still works out at the high school every day
he isn’t training in Greenville, and everyone’s invited.
Students and residents alike are welcome to join them
in the afternoons, and train with the pros for as long as
they can stand. Be warned, however. Robinson works
out hard, committed to exchanging his brass ring for
something more ornate, and he is just as determined to
giving something back to the community.
Pre-registration for the complimentary July 14 football
camp is being handled through CharlestonCountyParks.
com. The agenda includes conditioning, position drills,
7on7 competitions, free lunch, awards ceremony and
an autograph session, with Robinson and several NFL
players, who will be there to help with the camp. Brandon
Shell - offensive tackle New York Jets, Jeremy Cash -
linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, Toby Johnson
- defensive tackle with the Detroit Lions, and Mycole
Pruitt - tight end for the Houston Texans will be there
during and after camp to answer questions and sign your
paraphernalia.
For more information you can also contact the
Charleston County Parks office by calling 843.300.7893 or
843.795.4386.
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Season’s in full swing
Angel Cruz and his son David. Caught a 30" redfish in the Wando river using mud minnows under a popping cork.
Photo by Geoff Bennett.
I
t has been a long time coming but sustained sunny
days have brought our fishery back to life after a cold
Spring. Redfish and trout are both active and chasing
down the bait that has filled our waters. They aren’t
the only hungry ones as Spanish mackerel, shark and
bluefish have made their way into town. Fishing season is
on the water
BY GEOFF BENNETT
For The Island Connection
undeniably here, so get out there!
Redfish have become much more aggressive now that
the fishery has heated up. Artificial plastic lures that
mimic these baitfish swimming in the water are a great
option. Bigger lures like the Z-Man 5” Jerk Shadz would
be my pick given the large mullet around. You will want
June 22, 2018
to pair these with a flutter hook that will make the lure
look realistic as it swims. Gamakatsu 4/0 or 5/0 EWG
flutter hooks in 1/8oz. to 1/4oz. weights are your best bet.
It’s topwater time! There’s nothing more exciting than
watching fish blow up on your lure at first light. Heddon’s
Super Spook Jr. is one of the reliable standards. My
favorite is the chartreuse and black but the silver mullet
color works well too. Vary your retrieve as sometimes a
change in pace will trigger a strike. Once the topwater
bite fades, suspended twitch bait lures can keep things
going. Try the MirrOLure 17MR in green back and
white belly and enjoy fishing for even longer.
Ladyfish are my favorite summer seasonal species.
They strike hard, run fast and make one acrobatic leap
after another. Sometimes referred to as the poor man’s
tarpon these fish are wildly entertaining. I will target
these fish with live shrimp or mud minnows under a
popping cork. I prefer the D.O.A. oval corks. They come
in a two pack that costs the same as most single corks and
they fish great. Pair them with a size 1 Owner circle hook
and get ready for a good time.
See you on the water!
For a decade, Capt. Geoff Bennett has operated
Charleston Charter Fishing providing light tackle charters.
Clients choose from a full menu of fishing options with
charters tailored to their desires. USCG licensed and
insured, Capt. Bennett is committed to providing a safe and
enjoyable charter to anglers of all skill levels and ages. For
more information, call Capt. Bennett at 843.324.3332,
visit his website at charlestoncharterfishing.com or email
him at captain@charlestoncharterfishing.com.
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Flyover of SC coast on July Fourth
S A L U T E F R O M S H O R E T O F E AT U R E ‘ A I R PA R A D E ’ O F F - 1 6 S
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alute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was
founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to
honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every
year on the 4th of July, hundreds of thousands of people
gather on the beaches of South Carolina in patriotic
attire to wave the red, white and blue and to demonstrate
their gratitude to America’s finest for their bravery and
commitment to protecting our freedom.
The focal point of the Salute from the Shore has
traditionally been highlighted with a flyover of military
aircraft. This year, Salute from the Shore is proud to
announce that the annual tribute will continue with a
flyover of F-16s from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire
Joint National Guard Base in South Carolina.
Participants on the beaches are strongly urged to
organize patriotic displays in groups, big and small, and
to share their tributes online for our armed forces around
the world to see. The Flyover will commence at 1 p.m. in
Cherry Grove and conclude over the May River Sandbar
in Bluffton, SC around 1:25 p.m.
Event coordinators are also working with volunteer
pilots to organize vintage military aircraft to follow
behind the military planes. The vintage planes’ flights
are dependent on weather and a variety of mechanical
conditions necessary to ensure a safe flight. Please
refer to the website prior to the 4th of July for details
on whether vintage planes will participate in this year’s
Salute. Various factors including wind speed and aircraft
type will determine when, and if, the vintage aircraft
arrive at different locations along the coast.
arts & events
BY ANDY FOLSOM
For The Island Connection
Salute from the Shore urges visitors to “Salute” by
wearing and waving red, white and blue on the beaches
during the flyover. Salute from the Shore also encourages
participants to share their stories about why they love
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America and those that protect it by posting their own
video and images of the event on social networks to be
seen by American Armed Forces deployed throughout
the world.
Participants can share online at salutefromtheshore.
org, Facebook www.facebook.com/SalutefromtheShore,
Twitter @July4Salute, #SalutefromtheShore and
Instagram @July4salute, #SalutefromtheShore.
Corporations, businesses, foundations and individuals,
including SCE&G, a 5-Star General Sponsor, PGBA,
a Celerian Group Company, Dominion Energy, First
Citizens Bank, Colliers International, Ocean Lakes
Campground, Doctors Care, Currie & Co. Travels,
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Collum’s Lumber Products,
Nelson Mullins, The City and County of Sumter, South
Carolina, Waccamaw Land & Timber, Delta Dental,
Green’s Beverages and many others have stepped up
to provide financial support to assist the owners of the
vintage aircraft with their expenses and to provide funding
for video and promotional products. Others interested in
supporting this initiative are encouraged to contact the
organizers or donate online at salutefromtheshore.org.
Salute from the Shore provides a special opportunity
for South Carolina beachgoers to Salute our military
through video and images on the 4th of July. Our mission
is to organize, promote, record and distribute this tribute
for the benefit of American’s military family at home
and abroad. For more information or to view last year’s
Salute, please visit salutefromtheshore.org.
 June 22
ONGOING
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront
properties
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and Wildlife
Service discourages the use of outdoor
lights when not required, in order to
protect nesting sea turtles. When on the
beach at dark, use red filters on flashlights.
Artificial light such as flashlights without
filters are prohibited on the beach at night.
This includes flashlights on phones as well.
WHAT: Summer Reading Programs (all ages)
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: Throughout June and July
MORE INFO: Hundreds of programs for
all ages, prizes will be given out to local
residents just for reading. Prizes include
tickets to local attractions and sports
events, gift cards and more. It’s as easy
as this: Read. Log. Win. Visit ccpl.org/
summeronline for details.
First Monday of the month
WHAT: Mayor’s Night In
WHERE: Charleston City Hall
WHEN: Registration 4:30, Meeting 5 p.m.
MORE INFO: A chance for citizens to
meet with the Mayor one-on-one for five
minutes about any topic. Meetings are
held on a first come, first served basis.
Charleston-sc.gov.
First and third Tuesday every month
WHAT: Charleston County Book Mobile
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 10 – 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Parked Behind Hege’s and
Java Java. Sponsored by the Charleston
County Public Library, ccpl.org.
Mondays
WHAT: Seabrook Island Bridge Group
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Monday Bridge
Group welcomes new members. For more
information, please contact Ilse Calcagno
at 843.768.0317.
WHAT: Charleston Coastal Choir rehearsal
WHERE: Church of Our Savior, Johns Island
WHEN: 1-2:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Charleston Coastal
Choir, a local mixed community chorus,
is seeking new members to bring fun
and enjoyment to the low country. For
info contact Van McCollum, Director
of Music at 404.401.0678 or via email
vanmccollum@bellsouth.net.
WHAT: Hermit Crab Races
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: $2.00 to rent a crab and
check in will be at 6:30 pm. Racing begins
at 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by The Town of
Seabrook Island & Bohicket Merchants
Association. For questions call Todd at
248.719.0076.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Tango Lessons/Practice
WHERE: MUSC Wellness Center, 45
Island Connection Calendar
Courtenay Dr.
WHEN: 7:30-8:30
MORE INFO: Charleston Argentine Tango
Society offers a free one-hour tango lesson
and practice. The MUSC gym charges $5 at
the entrance, but lessons themselves are free.
Everyone is welcome, not just couples.
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.
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: Live music with Chris Dodson
WHERE: The Courtyard between Hege’s
and Java Java (Freshfields Village)
WHEN: 4-6 p.m.
MORE INFO: This series will run
Wednesdays from May 30 through Aug. 29.
WHAT: Sea Islands Book Club
WHERE: John’s 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.
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: The Joy Project Jazz Quartet at
The Andell Inn
WHERE: The Andell Inn Hotel,
Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Jazz every Thursday evening
lounge of the Andell Inn Hotel. Drinks and
food available. There is no cover charge.
843.793.6050. andellinn.com.
Thursdays
WHAT: Open Interviews with Kiawah
Island Golf Resort
WHERE: 5480 Sea Forest Dr. Kiawah
Island, SC 29455
WHEN: 2-6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Thursdays in June the
KIGR Recruiting Team will be hosting
an Open Interview session for job
seekers. RSVP encouraged. Email Jobs@
KiawahResort.com or maximize your
time by applying online in advance
at KiawahCareers.com. KIGR is an
E-verify Participant, EEO, and Drug Free
Workplace.
WHAT: Hermit Crab Races
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: $2.00 to rent a crab and
check in will be at 6:30 p.m. Racing will
begin at 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by The Town
of Seabrook Island & Bohicket Merchants
Association. For questions call Todd at
248.719.0076.
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.
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program for home
schooling families. These programs feature
one of our field trip classes, a chance to
go through the Museum, and an activity.
Free with paid admission. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Fridays
WHAT: Adult art classes, multimedia
WHERE: 3280 Loft at Bohicket Marina,
1897 Andell Bluff Way, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 10 a.m. - noon
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.
WHAT: Marina Movie Night
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 8:15 p.m.
MORE INFO: Bring your chair and enjoy
a movie on the Boardwalk. Co-sponsored by
The Town of Seabrook Island & Bohicket
Merchants Association. For questions call
Todd at 248.719.0076.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
WHAT: Reggae Concert Series: NDKA
WHERE: James Island County Park
WHEN: 7:30 - 11 p.m.
MORE INFO: Relax and enjoy traditional live
reggae from NDKA in this beautiful outdoor
setting. Bring your chair or blanket and rock
the night away! Food, beverages, and souvenirs
will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol
and coolers are prohibited. Band is subject
to change. Gates open at 7:30 pm and music
begins at 8:30 pm. Admission: $10; free for ages
12 and under and Gold Pass holders.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29
WHAT: Fourth of July Retreat
WHERE: St. Christopher Camp and
Conference Center
WHEN: June 29 – July 6
MORE INFO: Enjoy quality time at the beach
while making memories you’ll talk about for
years. Family rates include lodging and meals.
Stay 3 or 7 nights. Enjoy swimming and relaxing
on the beach, hiking and nature walks, movie
night with popcorn, arts and crafts, campfire and
s’mores, a jump castle, Seabrook Island fireworks
and parade, great food and cold watermelon,
and much more. For general questions, contact
Rhonda Myers at rmyers@stchristopher.org.
MONDAY, JULY 2
WHAT: Art Show and Sale, Meet the Artist
Reception
WHERE: Lake House, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 12-6 p.m, reception 4-6 p.m.
MORE INFO: The talented and versatile
artists of Seabrook Island will show and sell
their paintings, photographs and crafts on July
2, at the Seabrook Island Lake House. Event
is free and open to all. For non-residents of
Seabrook who wish to attend, please contact
Ron Chamberlain at: ron@akersellis.com for
access through the gate.
TUESDAY, JULY 3
WHAT: Fourth of July 5K
WHERE: The Lake House, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: Start your celebration of the
holiday with some fitness fun and join us for
Seabrook’s (*just over a) 5K Walk/Run. Family
friendly event begins at 8:00 a.m. at The Lake
House. Cost for the *5K Walk/Run is $20.
Registration available at The Lake House.
Please note, Fourth of July event shirts are
limited, availability and size are not guaranteed
after Friday, June 8.
THURSDAY, JULY 5
WHAT: Conservation Matters & Discovery
Series: Birds of Prey
WHERE: Night Heron Park
WHEN: 7-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Flight demonstrations, crafts,
and more. An educator from the Center for
Birds of Prey will present information on
a variety of live raptor species and provide
exhilarating flight demonstrations. The Kiawah
Conservancy will host a complimentary nature
craft booth and share information on our new
augmented reality game through the Agents of
Discovery app. Admission is complimentary,
blankets or chairs are recommended. Free
program is co-sponsored by the Kiawah
Conservancy and Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s
Nature Program. No reservations are necessary.
FRIDAY, JULY 6
WHAT: Moonlight Mixer
WHERE: Folly Beach Fishing Pier
WHEN: 7-11 p.m.
MORE INFO: Shag the night away under the
stars at the Folly Beach Pier, where DJ Jim Bowers
will be spinning the hottest oldies and beach music
for you all night long. Beverages, food, and snacks
will be available for purchase on-site. Outside
alcohol, beverages, and coolers are prohibited.
Advance purchase is recommended. A paid
chaperone is required for ages 15 and under. Fee:
$8 in advance//$10 on site.
SATURDAY, JULY 7
WHAT: Knit and Purl: A Casual
Knitting Group (adults)
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 10-11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Bring your knitting
materials and join us each month to knit
with fellow crafters. All skill levels welcome!
SATURDAY, JULY 14
WHAT: Star Therapy Dogs
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Read to a furry new friend,
a certified therapy dog and their handler,
they always love a good story.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
WHAT: Round Table Discussion with
Councilwoman Johnson (adults)
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 12:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Discuss concerns and
issues with Councilwoman Anna Johnson
of Charleston County District 8.
THURSDAY, JULY 26
WHAT: Charleston Friends of the
Library Branch Book Sale (members
only or join at the door)
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Are you ready to find some
great books at a great price? The Charleston
Friends of the Library will host its annual John’s
July 28
Island Book Sale with more than 10,000 books,
DVDs, and CDs will be available for incredibly
low prices. Prices start at just $1 for paperbacks
and $3 for hardback books. Children’s books
start at just $0.50! The Charleston Friends of the
Library, a nonprofit volunteer organization, raises
money through book sales to help fund Library
services, equipment, training, materials and
public programming. The Friends collect and
sort donated books for resale to raise money.
FRIDAY, JULY 27
WHAT: Charleston Friends of the
Library Branch Book Sale (free)
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Are you ready to find some
great books at a great price? The Charleston
Friends of the Library will host its annual John’s
Island Book Sale with more than 10,000 books,
DVDs, and CDs will be available for incredibly
low prices. Prices start at just $1 for paperbacks
and $3 for hardback books.
SATURDAY, JULY 28
WHAT: Charleston Friends of the
Library Branch Book Sale (free)
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Are you ready to find some
great books at a great price? The Charleston
Friends of the Library will host its annual John’s
Island Book Sale with more than 10,000 books,
DVDs, and CDs will be available for incredibly
low prices. Prices start at just $1 for paperbacks
and $3 for hardback books.

daily
Art show at the
Municipal Center
KAG FIRST SHOW AND SALE
AT N E W V E N U E
BY COLLEEN PARKER
For The Island Connection
O
n Saturday, July 14 the Kiawah
Art Guild will have its first fine art
show at the town’s new Municipal
Center on Betsy Kerrison Pkwy. This
event will be open to residents and guests
on Kiawah, Seabrook and John’s Island
from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is
free.
All works on display will be framed
original paintings in oil, acrylics and
watercolor. Genres will include landscapes
(plein air and studio), still life, figures/
portraits and abstract art. All works will
be available for purchase.
The guild was formed more than
25 years ago and has approximately
40 members. Many participate in the
art and artisan shows at the Sandcastle
community center and local art and
entertainment festivals. For the past two
years they have helped celebrate Earth
daily
Downtown bike plan
underway
BY SAVANNAH BRENNAN
For The Island Connection
P
eople Pedal CHS (the downtown
bike plan) has begun implementation
with shared-lane markings
(“sharrows”) on select city-owned
peninsular streets. Sharrows remind users
that people on bicycles and in motor
vehicles alike are to respectfully and safely
share the space. The City of Charleston’s
Traffic & Transportation Department
started on June 6 with Hester St., and
will install more on specific city streets
through mid-July. Charleston County is
also coordinating sharrow installation this
summer, alongside resurfacing projects
that align with the plan.
In 2014, Charleston Moves and the
City of Charleston began collaborating
to develop a "minimum grid" for moving
around the peninsula by bicycle. As part
of this process, over 1,300 constituents
submitted their preferred bicycle routes
to inform the network. With the plan
now complete, the network identifies
design treatments for different types
of downtown roadways. While certain
neighborhood streets are safe for people
on bikes right now, other streets will
benefit from sharrows, and high-trafficked
streets require protected bike lanes or even
separate paths. People Pedal CHS is the
first comprehensive bicycle infrastructure
study for downtown Charleston and is
vital to creating a safe and connected
transportation system. Ensuring the
highly-populated peninsula is safe for
June 22, 2018
Day in Night Heron Park with the Nature
Conservancy. They provide year round art
for display in the Municipal Center and
rotate monthly with the photographers
for the Artist of the Month display at the
Sandcastle.
The guild is dedicated to promoting
a connection between art and nature
on the barrier islands and to elevating
the local art community. In addition to
educational meetings they organize two
painting workshops each year taught by
prominent artists from Charleston and
around the country. Membership is open
to any painter who owns property on
Kiawah Island.
Take this opportunity to see what local
artists are doing. If you have yet to visit the
new Municipal Center this is an excellent
time to do so. Light refreshments will be
served.
biking also ensures connections to
current and future public transit projects
and improving roadways to be safer for
motorists.
“Just getting paint on the ground, even
with something as simple as sharrows, is
a big deal, because it is clear that people
on bikes belong,” says Katie Zimmerman,
Executive Director of Charleston Moves.
“In order to minimize motor vehicle
congestion, improve health and public
safety, and provide more equitable modes
of transit in a dense environment like
the peninsula, we must have appropriate
bicycle infrastructure. The city’s first steps
with sharrows show they mean business,
laying the groundwork for more types of
designs installed.”
City of Charleston Director of Traffic &
Transportation Keith Benjamin said, “Safety,
connectivity and accessibility are major
transportation themes that guide many of the
city’s planning efforts. As we push towards
implementation, it is important to examine
how bikes, pedestrians, motor vehicles and
other forms of transit interact with each other.
The installation of these sharrow markings is
just one step toward identifying the best ways
for residents to safely navigate our city.”
Charleston Moves encourages
mobility by bicycle and on foot for the
improved health and well-being of greater
Charleston – our people, neighborhoods,
business districts and overall economic
competitiveness. Join the movement
and support our work by visiting
CharlestonMoves.org.