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Volume 6 Issue 2 May 11, 2012 FREE
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Ci v i c Cal endar
KIAWAH ISLAND TOWN HALL
21 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9166
Fax: 768-4764
SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN HALL
2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9121
Fax: 768-9830
Email:
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JOHNS ISLAND COUNCIL
Meetings are held at the Berkeley Electric Co-op located at
3351 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.
Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113
CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
4045 Bridge View Dr, N Charleston
958-4700
CITY OF CHARLESTON
75 Calhoun St.
724-3745
CIVIC
Tuesday, May 15
Kiawah Public Safety
Committee
Kiawah Town Hall
3 p.m.
Monday, May 21
Kiawah BZA
4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Tuesday, May 22
Seabrook Town Council
2:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Monday, May 28
The Town offices of Seabrook and Kiawah
Islands will be closed for Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 29
Kiawah Ways & Means
Committee
9 a.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Monday, June 4
Kiawah Environmental
Committee
3 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Tuesday, June 5
Kiawah Town Council
2 p.m.
Kiawah Island Town Hall
Amanda Mole of the Kiawah
Architectural Review Board (ARB) gave
a description regarding the jurisdiction
of the ARB in terms of dune walkovers,
noting that the walkovers will still follow
ARB guidelines up to the 40 year setback
line, at which point the portion that is
seaward must meet the requirements of
SC ADC 30-13. We are, the ARB and
the Town, working to make reviewing the
boardwalks simpler, said Mole.
Dr. Kenneth Oberheu spoke regarding
the dune walkovers ordinance (2012-02),
noting that he feels the ordinance still
needs some fne tuning as it doesnt address
walkovers covered with sand and needs a
better defnition of a damaged dune. A
damaged dune is hard to identify, he said.
He also pointed out that the ordinance
should include some language preventing
bicycles and roller skates from using
walkovers.
He asked that Councilmember Greg
VanDerwerker give a better defnition of
what makes a walkover compliant and
what can be considered a damaged dune.
Dr. Oberheu also noted that he didnt
feel that mandating all walkways be
extended over the primary dune was legal
and might be prohibited by federal law,
stating that the Town Attorney should
explain the details of ex post facto law.
Youre trying to pass an ordinance, in
which I was compliant before, that would
make me not compliant, he said. If we
could get an idea of the intent, that would
help clear up some of the confusion.
Lastly, he said that the Council has,
in a way, commended his walkway going
over the dune by using an image of it on
the Town website to show how beautiful
the beach is.
Ordinance 2012 01: Short term rental
regulations
Te Town Council discussed the
second reading of the short term rental
regulations ordinance, which relocates,
renames, and amends the current
sections of the Town Code relating to the
regulation of residential property as short
term rentals. Basically, the ordinance
deletes from Article 4, and renames and
relocates: Article 4, Finance and Taxation,
Chapter 8, Short Term Rental Permit,
Sections 4-801, 4-802, 4-803, and 4-804.
Councilmember Fran Wermuth stated
that she had a number of issues with the
ordinance, asking if any sections were
deleted entirely from the Town Code, and
why there were two diferent versions of the
short term rental rules. Councilmember Al
Burnaford pointed out that the condensed
version was for display in rental units
while the more descriptive version was for
rental unit managers and owners. Overall,
he noted, there were very few changes. Te
sections were just being rearranged so that
everything relating to short term rentals
rules were located in the same place.
Regarding the diferent versions of the
rules, Wermuth stated that If we want
them [renters] to abide by the rules, they
need to know what the rules are, saying
that the rules should be as complete in one
area as they are in another.
Te Council briefy discussed
Wermuths objections, with Mayor Steve
Orban noting that, while they would
like to write oridances that cover every
contingency, they have these rules in place
and will adjust them as needed.
Council approve the second reading 4
to 1, with Wermuth objecting.
Second reading of Ordinance 2012-02:
Dune Walkovers
Mayor Orban stated that this ordinance
has been worked on since January of this
year and the second
reading was not
held during the last
meeting as several
Councilmembers were
out of town during the
last meeting.
I approve of this ordinance, said
Orban. It meets the spirit of the
OCRM regulations and it also meets the
requirements of our own ordinances. So
unless we change our own ordinances,
we need to do something about [dune]
walkovers that are not in compliance
today.
Councilmember VanDerwerker asked
the Town Attorney, Sally Rhoad, if she
was comfortable with the ordinance and
if it suits all parties. She replied that she is
comfortable with it and that it is compliant
with the Towns beach management plans.
Separately, both Councilmembers
VanDerwerker and Charles Lipuma
requested that, while the ordinance
gives up to 12 months for property
owners to bring their dune walkovers
into compliance, they felt that the time
span should be expanded to 24 months.
Councilmember Burnaford took it a
step further, requesting that the time be
extended to 36 months, or within six
months of the sale of the property, but
the motion was not seconded. Lipuma
seconded VanDerwerkers motion to
increase the time to 24 months and the
Council voted 4 to 1, with Burnaford
objecting, to amend the ordinance.
Te Council briefy discussed what
constitutes the destruction of a dune, and
VanDerwerker noted that if a boardwalk
ends on an active dune, then whoever
walks of the end of it into the active dune
is destroying it, which is an actionable
ofense. If the boardwalk is not being
used, then the owner would not be fned
for destruction of a dune until damage
occurs. And damage, he noted, could
either be people walking through the
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CI T I Z EN S PRESENTAT I ONS
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May 11, 2012 3
dune, or the walkover interfering with the
growth of an accumulating dune. Mayor
Orban noted that it might be better to
remove the walkover altogether if it wasnt
being used at all. Orban also noted that
these rules have been on the books since
1993 and are updated every fve years to
coincide with the update of the OCRMs
beach management act.
Te amended ordinance passed second
reading 3 to 2, with Councilmembers
Burnaford and Wermuth objecting.
Town Website Redesign
While the Ways and Means Committee
discussed the expenditure of $12,400
from the FY2013 budget for the redesign
of the Town website, Councilmember
Wermuth objected, stating that the
Communications Committee had not
yet had a chance to vet the proposal.
Te Mayor and Councilmember Lipuma
agreed to give the Communications
Committee time to review the proposal,
and in the meantime, Lipuma proposed
that the amount be moved from the
computer software budget area to
contingency.
Councilmember Burnaford noted
that the motion is not approving the
expenditure of the amount, just moving
the funds from one budget area to another.
Councilmember Wermuth explained
that they Communications Committee
would review the proposal during the next
meeting and come back to the Council
with their vote on the expenditure by the
next Council meeting.
Te Council approved the move of
$12,400 from the budget area of computer
software to contingency 4 to 1, with
Burnaford voting against.
First reading of Oridnance 2012-04:
FY2013 Budget
Councilmember Lipuma reported that
the Ways and Means Committee voted to
recommend approval of the budget and
in doing so, went through the notable
changes. Councilmember Wermuth
stated that the request for a new Town
Code Enforcement ofcer in the budget
should include appropriate justifcation
and a job description. Lipuma that, while
a new Code Enforcement ofcer was
written into the budget, it was not yet an
expenditure, and they would add a job
description should they begin looking for
a third ofcer.
Councilmember Wermuth stated that
there were a number of items that did
not have full justifcation and she felt
that should be provided as they moved
forward.
Council approved unanimously the frst
reading of the budget unanimously, with
Wermuth approving with frustration.
Resolution 2012 03: Project Impact
Plan
Town Administrator Tumiko Rucker
read the resolution, which states that
the Council for the Town of Kiawah
Island adopts the revised 2012-2013
Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation
Plan. Te Town has adopted the annually
revised plan every year since 1999, and
by adhering to the updates, the Town is
able to maintain its current Community
Rating System level, as well as incorporate
new achievements and new goals.
Councilmember Wermuth asked why
the priority level for CERT (Community
Emergency Response Team) was so low (4
on a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 being lowest),
and Orban replied that the items were
rated according to the priority levels given
by FEMA.
Rucker also noted that their adherence
to these updates helps maintain the
Towns federal food insurance discounts.
Council voted to approve the resolution
unanimously.
Front Ofce Redesign
Rucker then read a proposal to
redesign the front ofce in Town Hall in
an amount not to exceed $9,300. Rucker
noted that the request was made because
of the extensive duties required of the
Town Administrative Assistant, and the
new space would allow the assistant a
degree of additional privacy as well as
more work space. Te changes would
also make the entrance to the Town
ofces ADA compliant, and would add
additional storage for the Support Services
II ofce. Te work would be completed by
Wulbern-Koval Co.
Councilmember Wermuth asked why
the Administrative Assistant needed
to have more privacy when it was that
persons job to greet the public for the
Town.
Councilmember Lipuma replied that
the redesign was thoughtfully designed
with glass panels and a full view of anyone
coming through the entryway to the Town
ofce, and would just allow the assistant a
little more privacy to complete the various
projects required by the Administrative
Assistants job description.
Council approved the expenditure 4 to
1, with Wermuth objecting.
External Afairs Report none
Communications Committee Report none
Arts Council Report
Councilmember Lipuma reported that
the Prelude to Piccolo performance was
well done, with a formidable Dixieland
Jazz group that left the crowd clapping
to When the Saints Go Marching In as
they left for the evening. Te Art Council
season closed with this performance, with
the exception of a festival in June.
Town Administrators Report
Town Administrator Rucker said that
they are looking forward to updating
the new severe weather warning system,
which will alert residents signed up to
the system via text, email, or phone call
if severe weather such as strong storms or
tornadoes are approaching the area.
Regarding a residents request
concerning increased Comcast service
on the island, Rucker confrmed that a
request for construction has been put in
and they hope to have service rolled out
to the Summer Islands and some roads
leading up to those areas post haste.
Additionally, the Town staf is working
with AT&T to fnd out more regarding
their roll out schedule for the expansion of
their Uverse service.
Another project that the Town has been
working on for several months is the solid
waste collection service. Te Town staf
recently received comments and bidding
from interested frms, and three frms
have expressed an interest. Tey hope to
have competitive bids from all three soon.
Rucker was also happy to report that
the Kiawah Resident Exchange, the online
virtual email notifcation system, has
275 registered users so far. Additionally,
the Kiawah Merchant Plaza, or business
directory, is now available on the Town
website and provides the names and
contact information for businesses such as
plumbers and electricians licensed to do
business on the island.
Regarding improvements along
Kiawah Council continues from page 2
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D
uring the very early hours of
April 17, an enormous female
Leatherback Sea Turtle made her
way onto Kiawahs beach front to lay her
eggs. Bringing some history along with
her, this is the frst sea turtle nest in South
Carolina for the 2012 nesting season and
only the second known leatherback nest
on our island.
What we know is that the track
width of our female was 511 from
fipper to fipper; not surprising since
these endangered turtles are among the
largest reptiles in the world, commonly
exceeding 1000 pounds. An evaluation
by the South Carolina Department of
Natural Resources (SC DNR) revealed
87 billiard ball-sized eggs and 47 smaller
spacer eggs. Spacer eggs, characteristic of
leatherback nests, contain no yolk just a
clear liquid. Scientists are unclear on the
exact function of the spacer eggs.
Since Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol began
keeping records in the 1980s, this is only
the second Leatherback Sea Turtle nest
on Kiawah. According to the SDNR
there have been an increasing number of
these turtles in our coastal waters since
the 1980s. Te highest numbers occur in
the spring when they are feeding on our
abundant cannonball jellyfsh.
Nesting of leatherbacks occurs
between March and July, so our female
is within the typical nesting season. With
an incubation time of 60 to 65 days, we
expect the nest to hatch in mid-June.
Like most species of sea turtles, a single
female leatherback will lay several clutches
within the season. Leatherback clutches
are typically laid nine to 10 days apart and
frequently in fairly close proximity to her
other nests. Could this mean Charleston
County will have a second leatherback
nest before the end of the month?
Follow us on Facebook / Kiawah
Island Nature Program for all the latest
on Kiawahs 2012 Sea Turtle nesting
season. Discover how you can help protect
sea turtles by joining our Naturalists on
a Night Beach Walk or Ocean
Seining class. Special thanks go to the
Kiawah Island Beach Patrol and Kiawah
Island Turtle Patrol in helping to protect
our amazing wildlife.
For more information about the Kiawah
Island Nature Program, visit www.
kiawahnatureprogram.com.
Leatherback First Turtle
Nest of the Season
BY ELIZABETH KING, REPRINTED FROM KIAWAH NATURE NOTES
O
n April 24, Te Citadel held the frst ever Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math (STEM) Challenge. Angel Oak second graders worked diligently
throughout the year to create a healthy choices advocacy campaign for the
challenge. Mrs. Sterling deVries class of ffteen students and one clinical intern (Mr.
Seagle, pictured with class) created an Apple iBook to promote healthy choices around
the world. Healthy Revolution won frst place as the best website.

Beachwalker Drive, the Greenery
landscaping company is currently
conducting their annual spring
change-out, which includes clearing out
excessive vines and raising the clearance
of several trees. Te company will also
be adding new plantings and, for the frst
time, some fower beds. Rucker noted that
the Inlet Cove property owners are very
excited and thankful for this investment
to the drive, and noted that there will be
a little noise during business hours as the
project is completed. At the same time,
the improvement work to the fshing pier
is in full swing and should be completed
soon.
Lastly, Rucker thanked all of the
property owners who attended the Great
American Clean Up efort conducted by
the Town on April 27. Volunteers collected
more than 12 bags of trash and 15 bags of
recycling. At the Town Hall, four pallets
of ewaste were collected for recycling and
more than a ton of paper was recycled.
Mayors Report
Mayor Orban reported on the
Maybank Highway Improvement meeting
held at Haut Gap Middle School this past
April 17. Te improvement plans included
two options: Alternative A, which consists
of widening Maybank Highway, and
Alternative B, which is the pitchfork
solution. Te County Administrator
discussed both solutions and comments
concerning the two options which were
due back to the county by May 2. I have
my own bias, I like Alternative A, but
thats my personal opinion, said Orban.
Secondly, the Mayor stated that the
Town is still looking for an elections
ofcer. A recent candidate chose not to
accept the position, so applications are
being accepted at Town Hall. Its not
a heavy duty task, said Orban, noting
that the ofcer will have to go through
some training for it - three days over an
18 month period. Te job would only
need to be done one day a year. If no one
volunteers, however, an alternative would
be to turn the Town elections over to the
county.
Regarding elections, Orban also noted
that Town elections are coming up in
December and registration begins in early
October.
Lastly, the Town received a letter from
Charleston County Parks and Recreation,
asking them to support National Beach
Safety Week from May 21 28. Mayor
Orban read the proclamation and signed it.
Correspondence
Te Town received three letters of
importance over the past month. One
letter was a response from the Kiawah
Conservancy to an earlier letter saying
that $50,000 of the upcoming budget has
been set aside for their organization.
A second was received from Roper St.
Francis asking the Town to reconsider
their request to support their helicopter
landing pad on the hospital roof, but
Orban noted that the Town was unable to
support the project fnancially.
Lastly, a letter from the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra was received
requesting an increase in the Towns
annual contribution, but the Council
decided to leave their donation amount
at $50,000 due to the large number of
donation requests this year.
Citizen comments
Island resident Wendy Kulick thanked
the Council for their responsiveness to
questions regarding next years budget,
and looked forward to receiving their
replies. She also asked about the Towns
development agreement from 2005 with
the KRA. Tis aspect relates to the
portion where the KRA acknowledges,
going forward, that the KRA will pay
for any above ground structures relating
to utilities, she explained, noting that
she believes a pump station was added at
Indigo and was curious as to whether the
KRA reimbursed them for that utility.
Dr. Oberheu also spoke, stating that he
was rather disappointed in the Towns
decision to pass the oridnance for dune
walkovers today, and had hoped that the
Council would listen to some reasonable
ways to come to a better conclusion. He
also asked if the Town would put up
signs telling people not to walk through
noncompliant walkways until the situation
was remedied. Lastly, he wondered if the
town considered him a property owner
or a pedestrian if he walked over a dune
to get to a noncompliant walkover. Im
a little disappointed that you didnt look
into this further, he said in closingl
Council comments
Tere was some discussion regarding
an answer to Dr. Oberheus question
regarding the dune walkovers, but it was
decided that the information should be
provided by the Town Attorney.
Councilmember Burnaford also
commented on the roads, stating that both
of the Maybank Highway Improvements
alternatives did not have anything to do
with the extension of I-526. He did note
that, when he asked about the information
used to determine the amount of projected
trafc onto Johns Island, the count was less
than half of that provided by the Council
of Goverments (COG). In my opinion,
the widening and/or pitchfork does not
handle the amount of trafc the COG
predicts, which to me means it wont be
able to handle the trafc, said Burnaford.
Kiawah Council continues from page 3
Mrs. Sterling DeVries of Angel Oak Elementary with her second grade class, frst place winners of the
2012 STEM Challenge.
STEM Champions
BY RODNEY MOORE
May 11, 2012 5
(COLUMN HEAD)
ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON
Te frst manatees of the season have been spotted
along the coast of South Carolina, which means the S.C.
Department of Natural Resources is again reminding
boaters to be on the lookout to avoid collisions with the
endangered animals.
With an estimated population of only 3,000 animals
in U.S. waters, manatees, also known as sea cows, are
protected as an endangered species under federal and
South Carolina law. Dangers to the species include boat
strikes, entanglement in fshing gear, and harmful algal
blooms known as red tides.
Although Florida manatees are present throughout the
year in Florida, they are migratory in South Carolina.
Manatees begin their slow migration up the South
Carolina coast each spring when water temperatures rise
into the upper 60s. Tey can be found in tidal rivers,
estuaries, and near-shore marine waters throughout
Georgia and the Carolinas through the summer months.
Manatees return to Florida in September and October as
the water temperature cools.
Adult manatees are about 10 feet long and weigh up
to one ton. Teir skin varies from gray to brown, and
their bodies are rounded with two pectoral fippers
and a wide, fat tail. Subsisting on marsh grass and
other aquatic plants, the animals are gentle and pose
no threat to humans. It is illegal to hunt, play with, or
harass manatees. Tis includes touching, watering, or
attempting to feed them.
Manatees have a slow reproductive rate. Females are
not sexually mature until about fve years old, and males
mature at about nine years of age. On average, an adult
female gives birth to one calf every two to fve years, and
twins are rare. Te gestation period is about a year.
Mothers nurse their young for one to two years, so
a calf may remain dependent on its mother during that
time. Manatee calves are about four feet long at birth and
about 60 pounds.
Te number of manatees along South Carolinas
coastline each year is unknown because the turbid,
murky waters near the coast make surveys difcult. South
Carolina residents can help biologists learn more about
the movements and habitat use of manatees by reporting
any sightings and taking photographs.
Collisions between boaters and manatees are more
likely to occur in shallow waters, particularly around
docks and at the edge of marshes where manatees feed.
Following boater safety regulations in these areas can
reduce the risk of a collision. Boaters should also watch for
manatee backs, tails, snouts, and footprintsa series
of round swirls on the surface caused by a swimming
manatees tail.
If a boat accidentally collides with a manatee, the
S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks that
the boater stand-by and immediately contact the U.S.
Coast Guard on VHF Channel 16 or DNR at (800)
922-5431. Doing so provides biologists the best chance
to help the animal and gather valuable scientifc data.
Report a healthy live manatee online at www.dnr.sc.gov/
manatee/sight.htm. Please note the date, time, location
and number of manatees seen, as well as the coordinates,
if possible. Photographs of scars on their backs and tails
are especially useful because they can often be used to
identify previously known manatees.
Report an injured or dead manatee by calling the DNR
Hotline at 1-800-922-5431.
Boaters Urged Caution As Manatees Return
PROVIDED BY SC DNR
6 May 11, 2012
Seabrook Town Council - April 24, 2012
Town Financials
Mayor Holtz reported on the Towns
budget, noting that revenues are
$33,809.85 below budget for the month,
but $9,068.04 over for the year-to-date.
Expenditures are $3,384.54 less than
budgeted, with excess of revenues over
expenditures coming in at $37,194.39
less than budgeted for the month, but
$6,984.29 over for the year-to-date.
Te year is choppy, but were healthy,
said Holtz.
Trafc Negotiations with PGA
Continue
Dick Clarke, Chairman of the Seabrook
Island Planning Commission, reported on
the most recent negotiations with the PGA
regarding the Freshfelds parking access
point to be established of of Seabrook
Island Road.
Te only thing I can liken their proposals
to is a kaleidoscope every time you look,
its something diferent, said Clarke.
Clarke noted that the PGA has given
the Planning Commission four separate
proposals, with the last one showing
two access points of Seabrook Island
Road with shallow left hand turns into
the Freshfelds parking lot. While the
Planning Commission had assumed that
these would both be entrance points, as
per earlier discussions, it was discovered
during another PGA meeting regarding
security and parking that one of the access
points would be two ways. Clarke pointed
out that the last proposal did show arrows
indicating a two-way street, but a recent
check of the PGA trafc map posted on
the Kiawah Island website did not indicate
the second access as two-way.
Quite frankly, I dont know what to
think, said Clarke.
He did report that the PGA agreed to up
their commitment to post-PGA repairs to
$20,000. While the Town had originally
asked for $40,000, Kiawah Island Golf
Resort President Roger Warren stated that
the Golf Resort would also stand liable for
up to $20,000 for fve years regarding the
two oak trees that will stand on either side
of the temporary parking entrances.
My real problem is documentation, said
Mayor Holtz. We need something in
handwriting.
As it stands, Holtz said the agreement
is currently in three parts: Te PGAs
agreement to return the side of Seabrook
Island Road to its original condition
following the event, the $20,000 to be held
in lieu of potential additional repairs, and
the Golf Resorts promise to be held liable
for up to $20,000 in repairs to the oak
trees up to fve years following the event.
Tere will be no cut unless something is
in writing, said Holtz.
Te Town hoped to have agreements in
writing from the PGA and from the Golf
Resort before the next meeting of the
Planning Commission on May 2.
Town Visibility, Advertising, and the
Bohicket Marina Run
Councilmember Terrence Ahearn
reported that the brochure for the Town
to be distributed during the PGA and
afterward is currently under review, and
the Visibility Committee is considering
purchasing some small giveaways, such as
golf ball pens, to be handed out during the
event.
Regarding a suggestion from the last
Council meeting to bring writers to the
island, Ahearn was happy to report that a
group of Canadian writers will be arriving
on Seabrook on May 14 courtesy of the
Charleston Visitors Bureau. While the
bureau is covering the costs of room and
board, transportation, and food, Ahearn
suggested that the Town ofer to take
them around on a tour, as well. Te writers
consist of representatives from Fairways
magazine, SCOREGolf, Toronto Star,
Toronto Sun, and a freelance writer who
works for several Canadian publications.
Upcoming advertising of Seabrook Island,
Ahearn reported, will appear in print
in Discover Charleston in May, in the
Southern Living South edition in June,
and in the Southern Living Midwest
edition in July. Ahearn also suggested
ofering a sweepstakes through the
internet for the PGA, but Mayor Holtz
noted that the Club is currently ofering
a sweepstakes and it would require too
much organization in a short period of time.
Next, Ahearn asked about potential
signage during the PGA. While the Town
does have a small sign that reads Town
of Seabrook Island Welcome, he
suggested that the town look into a larger,
more inviting sign, either temporary or
permanent. He also suggested fagpole
banners to line the parkway, but the
Council discouraged it.
Te purists on the island wouldnt want
to junk up the parkway. Even though
people own the land on either side so one
day it will be developed, people would
like to keep it green as long as possible,
said Holtz. I would like a welcome sign
on Seabrook, but we dont want to jump
down their throats.
Te Council did agree, however, that they
should look into a larger sign that will be
easier for visitors to see.
Lastly, Ahearn reported that the Bohicket
Marina Run sponsors are requesting that
the Town issue their permit earlier than
the frst of the year, possibly up to a year in
advance, so that they can begin advertising
sooner. Ahearn stated that the sponsors felt
that they didnt get a very large turnout
this year because of late advertising, and
they didnt want to advertise if they werent
sure about the location.
Town Administrator Randy Pierce,
however, stated that he doesnt like to give
permits earlier than the frst of the year
as some safety issues might come up that
he would need to hold them accountable
for repairing before allowing an event. For
example, the washouts near the boardwalk
need to be repaired before the frst
billfshing tournament this year, and this
contingency was included in their permit.
Seabrook Council continues to page 7
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As the Zoning Administrator, thats what
I look at. I just dont know, a year out in
advance, enough in order to give them a
permit, said Pierce.
Mayor Holtz noted that hes never pulled
a permit, and agreed with Pierce regarding
the permitting timeline. Well give it to
them at the end of the year, but weve
never turned one [permit] down. Tey
should run the race, we should support
the race, but the permit is not the reason
people didnt show up for the race.
HAM radios for Town Hall
Councilmember Jerry Cummin
requested that, with the approach of the
Towns disaster emergency exercise with
Charleston County on June 6, that the
Town set up a ham radio system in Town
Hall.
Te system would allow the Town to
make contact with the diferent entities
on the island, such as the Club and Camp
St. Christopher, as well as with the St.
Johns Fire Department and the hospitals
downtown in case the cell towers are
knocked out following a hurricane or
similar disaster.
Cummin suggested that the radio system
could be set up either on the second
foor of the Town Hall or in the Council
chambers either way, a coaxial cable
would need to be run from an antenna
installed on the roof to the room where
the ham radio would be set up. Te radio
would also easily run of of the generator
which the Town installed last year as part
of the Towns disaster preparation plans.
In total, Cummin and CERT member
Max Willis, who consulted on the ham
radio system for the Town and was in
attendance at the meeting, estimate that
the cost for parts and installation should
run no more than $3,000.
Cummin proposed that the amount be
taken out of the Towns general fund, and
the Council approved the expenditure
unanimously.
Raising the Flag at the Freshfelds
Roundabout
Councilmember Ronald Cianco reported
that an efort is being made to install a 40
foot fagpole at the Freshfelds roundabout
by Russell Crane of the Kiawah Island
Community Association and John
Feldman of the Seabrook Island Club.
Te cost of the installation and lighting is
just under $6000 and they currently have
commitments from the Kiawah-Seabrook
Exchange Club, the Kiawah Island Golf
Resort, the Kiawah Island Community
Association, and informally from the
Seabrook Island Property Owners
Association.
One thousand from the Town of
Seabrook would complete the funding,
said Ciancio.
Only the American fag will be fown on
the pole, except for the possibility of the
PGA fag, but Ciancio assured the Council
that, if another fag is requested to fy with
the American fag, it would only go up
with the permission of both the mayors of
Kiawah and Seabrook islands.
Council approved the $1000 for the fag
pole unanimously.
Funding the Kiawah-Seabrook Disaster
Awareness Day
Councilmember Cianco also requested
that the Town contribute $1500 toward
the Kiawah-Seabrook Disaster Awareness
Day, to be held on June 7 from 10 to 3
p.m. at the Kiawah Island Sandcastle
Community Center. Te amount would
go toward food, rental costs, promotional
items, and emergency preparedness
giveaways.
Te Council approved the expenditure
unanimously.
Forming a Public Safety Committee
Ciancio also asked that the Town consider
forming a Public Safety committee. While
the Town does have a Disaster Recovery
Team, Ciancio stated that the committee
would not take away from that team,
but would rather fesh out the Towns
emergency procedures and ordinances. He
noted that the Town ordinances already
allow for this committee, and it would
consist of no more than fve or six people.
It would be a small working group
that would look at things, for example,
about how to issue business licenses
following a hurricane, and creating a list
of pre-approved vendors on the island that
residents could call, said Ciancio.
He noted again that this is not a proposal,
but he wanted to make the Council aware
of his thinking as he would be coming
back to the Council with a proposal in the
next month or so.
Also regarding disaster recovery, Cianco
stated that the Disaster Recovery Team is
looking into several tools to help inform
residents about the status of the Town
before, during, and following a hurricane.
Ideas include a remotely-updated 800
number that resident can call, and a
Twitter account informing residents
when the phone number and website are
updated with new information.

Planning the 25th Anniversary
Celebration
Lastly, Ciancio reported that, while
they do not have a contract with the
Charleston Symphony Orchestra yet,
they are getting close. Due to some issues
concerning temperature in October, they
agreed to move the performance up to
4 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. However, the
Orchestra was concerned about direct
sunlight in the performers eyes, so the
performance location was adjusted. Te
Orchestra approved of the location, but
due to its location on a slight slope, an
additional $1500 will be needed to create
a fat performance area.
Tis should be okay with the current
budget, but I wanted you to know that
was an issue, said Ciancio.
Additionally, the Club will need to make
capital improvements to the Lake House
to allow for the electrical outlets the
Orchestra will require. Te improvements
will cost between $7,000 and $10,000,
and though the Club asked about the
Town kicking in on the costs, the town
agreed that since its a capital improvement
expenses which the Club has planned
for the Town didnt need to contribute
to that cost, as well. However, Ciancio did
note that the Town needs to put down a
$300 deposit for the Lake House, which
is well within the contingency of the
approved budget and will be refunded if
its not used, said Ciancio.
Voting Locations and Road
Improvements
Town Administrator Pierce reported that,
assuming the State doesnt do away with
certain legislation, the next elections on
the island will be held on May 29 for the
special primary regarding District 41,
Glen McConnells old district. Instead
of the voting being held in Town Hall,
however, the Charleston County Election
Commission is planning on using the
Lake House.
Holtz noted that some concern has been
expressed over this move, but since this
election will be a relatively small one, the
Town will watch the process carefully and
make sure that access through the gate
does not become an issue.
One person can do a lot of damage
with this. Even though we mean well
because its a bigger building, were still
investigating using it, said the Mayor.
Lastly, Pierce noted that the work on
the Parkway during the week of April
23 was to repair the water-collecting dip
in the sidewalk and a noticeable bump
in the road. Te contractor, Truluck
Construction, milled out a whole section
of the parkway and path, graded it, and
replaced the asphalt at acceptable heights
to prevent water accumulation.
Utility Commission Report
No one from the Utility Commission was
present to make a report to the Council,
but Mayor Holtz read a note from them
stating that fnancials and operations
are looking good, and usage has been
higher than usual due to warmer recent
temperatures. Some pump failures have
required replacement and lastly, the
wastewater treatment project is on schedule.
Shortest Utility report weve ever had,
Holtz said jokingly.
Te next Seabrook Town Council meeting
will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May
22, at Seabrook Town Hall, located at 2001
Seabrook Island Road.
Seabrook Council continues from page 6
8 May 11, 2012
Author Jmaes Willis
Whenever Im asked how Id like to celebrate Mothers
Day, I always ask for a picnic. Skipping the crowded
restaurants on one of their busiest days of the year
always seems like a good idea to me. Often our extended
family celebrates together and we moms are hosted to
croissant creations or even some Piggly Wiggly fried
chicken. Picnics are inexpensive, creative, and casual.
Best of all, our beautiful city provides an unsurpassed
atmosphere.
A Mothers Day meal at a restaurant with an ocean
view is a special celebration but how about a beach picnic?
At Te Co-op on Sullivans Island, theyll pack up you a
terrifc picnic of sandwiches (I recommend the California
Turkey) with delicious homemade desserts and drinks.
Youll need to bring a spread or chairs to the beach since
Sullivans Island provides no amenities or bathrooms.
Give mom something to talk about and take her to
the of-the-beaten-track picnic destination of Buck Hall
Landing. Its just about an hour up Hwy. 17 in the Francis
Marion Forest. From the large picnic grounds, you can
watch fsherman haul in their catch, enjoy the activity
of the boat ramp, and even take a stroll on the Palmetto
Trail which begins at Buck Hall. Tere are bathrooms
and grills and an intracoastal waterway setting. Pick
up sandwiches on the way at Boone Hall Farm where
their expanded menu includes the tempting fried green
tomato and honey ham panini, and a founder fllet
sandwich.
Got small kids along? Head to Palmetto Islands
County Park where the Big Toy is big fun. Children
playing, moms smiling - thats a happy Mothers Day. You
can grill there or stop on the way at East Bay Deli in the
Oakland Market near Walmart and get one of their huge
New York style sandwiches. No little kids along? Have
your picnic on a private island surrounded by marsh or
the pond. Not a bad deal for the $1 per person entry fee.
Another scenic alternative is the new Waterfront Park
in Mount Pleasant. Comfortable tables line the expansive
fshing dock with shade and bathrooms nearby. Get a
panini or smoothie at the park caf to make it easy. Or
indulge in some of the many take-out choices at Whole
Foods. A bit of local culture adds a classy touch with a
visit to the Sweetgrass Pavilion.
Would mom enjoy a private dining experience? Teres
a terrifc little picnic table near the dock behind Fort
Moultrie on Sullivans Island where a view of the bridge,
the marsh, and Hamlin Creek provides atmosphere. Or,
for the truly adventurous, haul your picnic basket and
spread to the top of one of the observation towers on the
easily accessible walking trail that begins across from
the Omar Shrine Temple near Patriots Point. Its like a
private dining room in a fne restaurant but with a better
view.
You could also make a day of it with the ultimate in
mother-pleasing experiences. From the picnic tables at
the end of the dock at the Charleston Harbor Marina,
the Yorktown looms on the horizon. You can fantasize
that youre about to cruise to exotic locales on one of the
many yachts that are parked nearby. And you can. Te
Charleston Water Taxi comes every hour. For the measly
sum of $10 per person to ride both ways, Captain Adam
will swoop you across the harbor for stunning views
of the bridge, the waterfront, and city parks, as well as
wildlife. Disembark at the Maritime Center and stroll
through the city to buy Mom a gelato. Maybe a Palmetto
rose, too. Return via your yacht as the sun sets and snap
a few photos. You wont have to ask mom to smile.
Now for the creative touches: bring a tablecloth, a few
cloth napkins, and a pretty basket to carry everything.
For the fnishing touch, add a small vase with a single
fower. Moms love the thoughtful touches.
Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog
Publishing. Each month the column presents adventurous,
interesting destinations within a few hours drive of
Charleston. Carol Antmans passion for outdoor and artistic
experiences has led her to exotic and nearby destinations
far and wide. For suggestions or comments, email her at
cantman@aol.com
The Best Tables in Town for Mothers Day
BY CAROL ANTMAN
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Johns Island Regional Library
3531 Maybank Highway
Hours: Monday Tursday: 10 8;
Friday & Saturday: 10 6
(843) 559-1945
Wee Reads (under 24 months with adult)
Mondays, May 14, 21, and 28, at 10:30 a.m.
Time for Twos (2 3 years old with adult)
Tuesdays, May 15, 22, and 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3 6 years)
Wednesdays, May 16 and 30, at 10:30 a.m.
*Computer Basics (adults/young adults)
Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*Excel 2007 Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, May 15, from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*Excel 2007: Beyond the Basics (adults/
young adults) Tuesday, May 22, from
10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*Keyboard Basics (adults/young adults)
Saturday, May 26, from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
*Access Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, May 29, from10 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
*All computer classes are free. For more
information please call 559-1945 and ask
for the Reference Department. Class space is
available for 8 participants per session.
SC Book Award Nominee Trivia (grades
6-12) May 1-31
Fun Friday (all ages)
Fridays, May 11, 18, and 25, from3 5 p.m.
Fun Friday: Celebrate Childrens Book
Week (all ages) Friday, May 11, 3 5 p.m.
PLAY: I Love My Mom! (all ages)
Saturday, May 12, at 11 a.m.
Saturday Movie Matinee: Te Muppets
(all ages) Saturday, May 12, at 2 p.m.
Rated PG; 98 minutes. Sponsor: Te UPS
Store, 3575 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.
Sea Islands Book Club (adults)
Tuesday, May 15, at 2 p.m. Join us and
discuss Little Bee by Chris Cleave.
Afternoon Caf (grades 6-12)
Tuesday, May 15, from 4:30 6:30 p.m.
Tween Program: DIY Makeup Party!
(ages 9 to 12) Wednesday, May 16, 4:30 p.m.
PLAY: Jump, Frog, Jump! (all ages)
Wednesday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Chapter Chat Teen Book Club (ages 12-
19) Tursday, May 17, from4:30-5:30 p.m.
Student Art Reception and Poetry
Reading (all ages) Saturday, May 19, from
11 a.m. 12 p.m. Meet the artists of the
St. Johns High School Art Department
and view their work. Students will read
selections featured in the schools current
art and literary magazine, Islander Lines.
PLAY: Explore Asian Pacifc Culture
through Crafts (all ages)
Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m.
Wii Sports (grades 6-12)
Tuesday, May 22, from 4:30 6:30 p.m.
Read-A-Ton: Nadine Johnson (all ages)
Wednesday, May 23, from 9 11 a.m.
Join us for an author presentation from
Nadine Johnson.
Round Table Discussions with
Councilwoman Johnson (adults)
Councilwoman Anna Johnson of
Charleston County District 8 will discuss
in further detail the maintenance of
community roads and drainage.
PLAY: Tere Was a Little Turtle (all
ages)
PLAY: Puppet Playtime (all ages)
Saturday, May 26, at 11 a.m.
Based on the Book Movie Series: Te
Boy in the Striped Pajamas (young
adults/adults) Saturday, May 26, at 2 p.m.
Rated PG-13, 94 minutes.
Club Anime! (ages 12-19)
Saturday, May 26, from 4 5:30 p.m.
Teen Movie Time: Joyful Noise (grades
6-12) Tuesday, May 29, from 4:30 6:30
p.m. Rated PG-13, 118 minutes.
Display
Student Art Exhibit
May 1 31
St. Johns High School student artwork
will be on display.
May 11
Island Connection Calendar August 21
FRI DAY, MAY 11
Seabrook Garden Club
Join the club for their fnal meeting for
this season and enjoy an arrangement
competition inspired by Martha LeHane. 9
a.m. at the Seabrook Lake House.
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Annual Dunnan LEGO Spectacular
Artist John Dunnan is ofering a $200 cash
prize for the best LEGO design. All ages
children and adults - are welcome to turn
in their creations at the gallery, 121 Church
Street, on Monday, May 21 or Tuesday, May
22, by 5 p.m. Winner receives $200 and
awards ceremony will be held May 23 from
4 6 p.m. $25/entry fee.
Greek Festival 2012
May 11-13 (Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. 10 p.m.
and Sun. noon 6 p.m.). Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Race Street.
Authentic Greek food, folk dancing, crafts
& more. Come enjoy a day of fun, family
& food. Free parking at Joe Riley Stadium
with free shuttle buses to and from festival.
Proceeds beneft local charities. More info at
www.GreekFest.us.
SATURDAY, MAY 12
Wilderness First Aid
Tis intensive 2-day hands-on certifcation,
taught by Wilderness Medical Associates,
covers how to deal with medical
emergencies in the wilderness. 8 a.m. 6
p.m. each day. James Island County Park.
Course # 26997. Fee: $237. For more info,
call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
Dewees Island Nature Tour
Take a scenic ferry ride up the Intercoastal
Waterway to beautiful Dewees Island,
where nature and people coexist peacefully.
Learn about and visit wetlands, fsh, birds,
Dewees front beach, and the islands many
amenities. 9:45 a.m.to 1 p.m. Departs from
the Dewees Marina, 41st St. Reserve tickets
by calling 882-5052.
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Charleston County Bookmobile
Te Charleston County Bookmobile will be
at Freshfelds Village the frst and third
Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. -
11:30 a.m. Te Bookmobile will be parked
behind Heges and Java Java. For more info,
call Guest Services at 768-6491.
THURSDAY, MAY 17
Yappy Hour at James Island
County Park dog park
Free event! Join us for live music and
beverages available for purchase. Outside
alcohol or coolers are prohibited. No pre-
registration required! Free with regular park
gate admission. 4 p.m. sunset. For more
info, call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 20
22nd Annual Charleston Sprint
Triathlon Series
Tis is the frst of a fve-race series. Tis race
begins with a 600-yard freshwater swim
in the lake at James Island County Park,
continues with a 12-mile bike ride through
the scenic paved paths of the park, and
fnishes with a fat 5K run. $55 per race.
7:15 a.m. start. For more information or to
register, visit ccprc.com.
MONDAY, MAY 21
Bishop Gadsden Community Market
Local food, produce from area farmers,
and art will be available for sale at Bishop
Gadsden from 3:30 6 p.m. Vendors
include Joseph Fields Farm, King of Pops,
CoCos Mini Donuts, and Tazzo Beverages.
Live music. Bishop Gadsden is located on
Camp Road between Folly and Riverland
roads on James Island. For more info, call
406-6546 or visit www.bishopadsden.org.
FRI DAY, MAY 25
Mullet Hall Open Trail Ride
Bring your horse, camping gear, and supplies
for two nights of camping and trail riding on
20 miles of beautiful, wooded trails. Departs 12
p.m. Friday. Pre-registration required. Fee: $45.
For more info, call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
Beachwalker Bird Walks
Te southwestern end of Kiawah Island
is an excellent place to spot seabirds and
shorebirds. Well hike nearly two miles
of pristine beach looking for a variety of
birds including raptors and songbirds.
8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Course # 27001. Meet at
Beachwalker Park. Free. For more info, call
795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 27
Memorial Day Lawn Party at Te Lake
House to Beneft Local Veterans
Bring your blankets and chairs for a fun
afternoon of music, kids entertainment, and
BBQ. Te Club will be selling hamburgers
and hot dogs, as well as beer and wine. Our
speaker will be Colonel Tomas S. Clark III
and we will have a patriotic performance by
Te Palmetto Vocal Project. No reservations
necessary. A $5 donation is welcome to
help returning injured and ill SC military
personnel. 12 -3 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
Wadmalaw Island Community Yard Sale
Time for spring cleaning! Reserve your
space at the annual Wadmalaw Island
Yard Sale for only a $5 donation. Bring
your own set up (tables, chairs, tent, etc.).
8 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at BBs Store, 5365
Maybank Highway, Wadmalaw Island. For
reservations, call Frances (559-5341), Bertha
(557-8408), or Martha (557-1345).
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
MONDAY, JUNE 18
TUESDAY, JUNE 19
TUESDAY, JULY 3
Te Charleston County Bookmobile will
be at Freshfelds Village the frst and third
MONDAY, JULY 16
include Joseph Fields Farm, King of
Pops, CoCos Mini Donuts, and Tazzo
Beverages. Live music. Bishop Gadsden is
located on Camp Road between Folly
and Riverland roads on James Island.
For more info, call 406-6546 or visit
bishopadsden.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 17
Te Charleston County Bookmobile
will be at Freshfelds Village the frst and
third Tuesday of every month from10
a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Te Bookmobile will
be parked behind Heges and Java Java. For
more info, call Guest Services at 768-6491.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
Tuesday of every month from10 a.m. - 11:30
a.m. Te Bookmobile will be parked behind
Heges and Java Java. For more info, call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
MONDAY, AUGUST 20
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
C
alling all fashionistas and style
mavens. Its time for the Dee
Norton Lowcountry Childrens
Center Fashion Show on Saturday, May
19, from 5 to 7 p.m. Te event will feature
a fashion show with over 50 complete,
unique looks from Freshfelds Village
clothing retailers, accompanied by hors
doeuvres and a silent auction.
Rosanna Krekel of Te Fashion
Group International will be the host
for the evening. Participating boutiques
include Coastal Palms Island Apparel,
J. McLaughlin, Papaya Island, Pink
Boulevard, Te Old Rangoon, Te Resort
Shop, Te Spot, Tommy Bahama presented
by Palmetto Island, and Vineyard Vines
presented by Coastal Palms.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at
the door. All proceeds will beneft the Dee
Norton Lowcountry Childrens Center,
which provides hope and healing to
abused children and families. Tickets can
be purchased on the Dee Norton website
or by calling 723-3600. Tickets include
bites from Newton Farms Catering
and champagne, beer, and wine will be
available for purchase at a cash bar ofered
by Java Java.
Event sponsors include: A Charleston
Bride, Alexandra Styles, Apricot Hill,
Beachwalker Rentals, Classic Party
Rentals, Elysium Salon, Gamble Home
Services, Java Java, Kiawah Fine Jewelry,
Kiawah Island Real Estate, Kiawah
Seabrook Medical Care, Newton Farms
Catering, Skirt Magazine, Southern Style
Salon, Te Taylor Agency, Tout Talent,
and Vanity Salon.
Te Dee Norton Lowcountry
Childrens Center is a non-proft
organization dedicated to serving victims
of child abuse and neglect in Charleston
and Berkeley counties. By bringing
together child protective services, law
enforcement, medical, legal, educational,
and mental health professionals, DNLCC
provides a coordinated approach to
helping children and their families at no
cost. Since opening in 1991, DNLCC
has helped over 19,000 children and their
families.
Freshfelds Village is located on Johns
Island between Kiawah and Seabrook
islands. With over 55 locally owned shops,
galleries, restaurants, services, and businesses,
Freshfelds has something for all ages and
price ranges. Visit www.freshfeldsvillage.
com or www.facebook.com/FreshfeldsVillage
for information on new stores, events, and
other announcements.
Fashion Show at Freshfelds
SPECIAL TO ISLAND CONNECTION
May 11, 2012
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ummer travel is just around the corner
for many of us, and if our beaches are
any indication, travel season has opened
for thousands of pet owning beach goers.
Its important to note that, before you
head out anywhere with your dog, be sure
to have the following with you: proper
identifcation - which should include a rabies
tag, an ID tag with your name address and
phone number - and a microchip. Whether
travelling by car or plane, I recommend
plastic bowls of frozen water. Tese thaw
slowly and dont spill easily. Bring your pets
favorite bed and toys. Use a carrier or a pet
seatbelt for all pets while in the car. Animals
loose in the car are dangerous to you and
themselves. Bring leashes and familiar pet
food. Changes in food can cause diarrhea
or upset stomachs, a most unwanted
consequence during a long trip. Bring copies
of recent vaccinations or pertinent veterinary
records, medications, and photos of your
pets in case of an accidental escape. Have
your local veterinarians phone number
handy in case of emergency. Remember that
during the summer you cannot leave your
pet unattended in your car. Plan to have
picnics at rest areas or parks rather than
taking time to go into a restaurant.
Dogs usually love car travel, but if you
have an anxious one, sedatives or Benadryl
can be used to control excitement and
nausea. Ask your vet for appropriate doses.
Some dogs respond favorably to Bach fower
oil. Most health food stores carry this as
Rescue Remedy drops. Two to four drops
on the tongue can produce a little relaxation
without causing signifcant drowsiness. If
your pet gets car sick, ask your vet about
Cerenia, a new medication for motion
sickness in dogs.
As you travel, you may need to fnd some
pet friendly hotels. Many large chains allow
dogs up to 50 pounds, but you can usually
expect to pay a non-refundable deposit from
$5 - $25 per pet. Tere are several web sites
that provide updated lists of pet friendly
hotels. Here are two that are relatively
easy to navigate: www.petswelcome.com
and www.travelpets.com. Be sure to call
campgrounds ahead of time to learn about
their pet policies.
If you plan a trip by plane, dont forget to
obtain airline requirements when you make
your reservation. All airlines have similar
rules, but some require a health certifcate
and physical exam within three days of travel.
Tis doesnt give you much time. Also, some
airlines require a specifc statement regarding
the pets ability to tolerate temperatures
below 45F. I like to have the client write
down the exact wording as provided by the
airline, and then, if appropriate, I sign that
statement All veterinarians carry generic
health certifcates, but some airlines prefer
their own wording.
Preparing for an overseas trip is a constant
challenge to veterinary hospitals because
each nation has its own requirements and
forms that must be completed. Te frst
step is for you to contact the consulate for
the nations you intend to visit, request the
appropriate forms and fnd out test and
vaccination requirements. Tis information
and addresses for the worlds embassies can
be found in the State Departments web site,
www.state.gov. At the home page, look for
Foreign Entry Requirements. From that
page, you simply look for the country to
which you intend to travel. While at the
state department web site, also check out
their tips on bringing animals to the U.S.
Tese will help you prepare for your return.
Most nations have a pretty straightforward
plan for incoming pets and require standard
vaccinations, fecal examinations, and
heartworm tests. However, any rabies-
free zone will have much more stringent
requirements. For example, England, which
has recently rescinded its requirement to
quarantine all incoming pets for six months,
has a protocol which is so difcult to follow
that I have a designated staf member
who oversees all of the blood testing,
microchipping, and vaccination schedules
that are required for entry to this country. It
takes months to prepare a pet for entry into
England. Other rabies-free zones include
Hawaii, many Caribbean islands, New
Zealand, Australia and Japan.
All international pet travel requires
that the state veterinarian in Columbia
sign the health certifcate. A certifed local
veterinarian must frst perform a physical
exam and fll out the certifcate. Ten it
is your challenge to get the certifcate to
Columbia, have it signed, and get it back
in time for your fight. Te phone number
for the ofce of the state veterinarian is
803-788-2260.
Book fights well ahead of time because
some airlines will only take a few pets at
a time. Check into dog walking services
at connecting airports. Try not to travel
during times of extreme temperatures. Pets
get into trouble as they sit on hot and cold
tarmac at connecting airports. It is best to
try to arrange a direct fight, even if that
means you have to drive to Charlotte or
Atlanta. Arrive at the airport early, because if
anything needs to be verifed, you will need
time to do that.
In general, we recommend that you do
not sedate your pet for airline travel; they
need all their faculties about them to handle
environmental changes. Tere are a few
exceptions to this rule and your veterinarian
can help you make the fnal decision. If your
pet is small enough to ft in a small carrier,
you can take him on board with you. Be
sure the carrier you buy will ft under
the seat in front of you. Bring a few small
towels, wee-wee pads, and a plastic bag to
hold these items if they get soiled. If your pet
must go into the cargo hold, then provide
a sheet for comfortable light bedding and a
plastic frozen water dish. Adapt your pet to
the carrier weeks before travel by providing
a special treat or toy inside the carrier and
leaving the door open.
Once you have jumped all of the
paperwork hurdles and prepared your pet
for several hours of confnement, you can
relax and enjoy your trip with your best
friend at your side.
Katherine A. Saenger, DVM is one of
fve veterinarians at Bees Ferry Veterinary
Hospital, an AAHA certifed practice
located at 3422 Shelby Ray Court in West
Ashley, Charleston. For more information,
visit www.bfvh.net or call 769-6784.
Hitting the Road with Your Furry Friend
BY DR. KATHERINE A. SAENGER
14 May 11, 2012
I
n the days leading up to Mothers Day, construction crews of female volunteers
raised their hammers at Sea Island Habitat for Humanity and other Habitat for
Humanity construction sites across the country in recognition of National Women
Build Week, an annual week-long project sponsored by Lowes.
Te mission of Women Build is to fund and build a home primarily by women for
a low-income, working family and to inspire women to empower themselves while at
the same time develop lasting life skills and relationships. At Sea Island Habitat, the
popularity of Women Build continues to grow each year. Tis years build, May 5-12,
2012, flled up quickly and more than 200 volunteers arrived throughout the week to
help with the build. In addition to the hundreds of local and out-of-town women who
volunteered, several local TV personalities were on site including Deja Knight of Live 5
News, Carolyn Murray of Count on News 2, and Valencia Wicker and Sonya Stevens
of ABC News 4.
Te 2012 Women Build home is being built for a single mother of two who graduated
from Trident Tech on May 4 with an Associated Degree in Criminal Justice. It will
be her frst home. Te home is located in a new neighborhood, Green Valley Lane, of
the Grimball Road Extension on James Island. It will be built to LEED certifcation
standards and will utilize cutting edge green techniques such as a tankless hot water
heater, a high SEER HVAC unit, and more. To date, female volunteers have built
more than 1,900 Habitat houses nationwide during National Women Build Week, and
locally, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity has built 12 Women Build homes. Tis will
be their thirteenth home.
Without volunteers to build the home or donors to fund it, the dream of homeownership
would escape this deserving family. Fundraising for the event is well underway, but more
donations are needed to meet the $65,000 funding goal. For more information on Women
Build or to donate to the project, contact Sea Island Habitat for Humanity at 768-0998 or
visit the website: seaislandhabitat.org
Swinging Hammers at
2012 Habitat Women Build
BY SEA ISLAND HABITAT FORHUMANITY
2011 Women Build homeowner Patricia Foley
Spam, unsolicited calls,
virus protection
BY BOB HOOPER AKA RENT A BOB
Computer Corner
A client of mine recently received a call informing him that his computer was
infected, yet he didnt ask anyone for help. He called me and I checked his computer.
Sure enough he had a bad virus that was sending data over the internet without his
approval or knowledge. And someone actually called him and tried to get him to log
onto his computer! If you receive an unsolicited call about your computer, hang up and
call a professional to help you. Be very aware of what type of protection you have on
your computer and realize that any professional calling about your computer would
immediately identify themselves and their company, and would never ask you for your
user name or password. So how can you stop this from happening to you?
Make sure your virus software is up to date and that you are running only one virus
protection software at a time. If it is one you pay for, make sure you are paid up and that
the software is active. When you have more than one virus protection programs running
at the same time, they confict with each other and will allow the virus to get into your
computer. One way this could happen is if you have Comcast and have installed their
virus protection, yet when you bought the computer another one was installed. I have
had to fx this on more than one computer lately. To see if this is happening with your
computer, you can check under programs and see what you have installed.
Spam comes in many forms including the massive amount you receive in your
mailbox. Getting rid of it is pretty much impossible, but there are software solutions
that can help keep it out of your inbox. Spam also comes in the form of unwanted ads
on your homepage which are generated by the sites you visit. If you do not regularly
empty your history and cookies, please consider doing so. Another option to consider
is using Firefox as you web browser instead of Internet Explorer. With Firefox you can
do add-ons that will stop online snooping that almost all websites do, including your
home page.
So ignore all unsolicited calls and emails (spam), and make sure you are running only
one virus protection program. If you are concerned, call a professional to check your
system.
I look forward to some good
questions and helping you out. If
you need immediate assistance,
you can always call me, Rent-
A-Bob, at 822-7794 or email
rentabob@live.com.
COMPUTER CORNER
May 11, 2012 15
I
t was warm and muggy before 9 a.m.
on the morning of Friday, April 27, but
that didnt stop a strong contingency
of Kiawah Island residents from showing
up at Town Hall for the annual Great
American Clean Up day.
Before heading out, each participant
received trash bags, gloves, a refective
orange vest, and grippers for collecting
hard-to-reach trash. Te group then split
into groups of two, covering areas from the
Freshfelds trafc circle to the Parkway,
Beachwalker Drive, and the Beachwalker
Park parking lot.
Weve had a place here a couple of
years, but were pretty new to the island
and this seemed like a good way to get
out and meet people, said volunteer
Carol Medendorp, an island resident
for the past two years. She and Suzanne
Bangston, a full time resident for fve
years, were scouring Beachwalker Drive,
their trashbags at the ready.
Beachwalker Drive is pretty clean,
said Medendorp. We found an empty jug
bottle for wine and an eight foot piece of
cable that looked like a snake, but thats
about it.
Further down the road, Joe Pezzullo
and John Bangston searched the sides of
the Kiawah Island Parkway for litter.
More than anything, were fnding
cigarette butts, but overall its relatively
clean, said Pezzullo. Honestly, I give
credit to the Greenery [Kiawah Islands
landscaping company] they do such a
nice job.
Its just something that needs to be
done, said Bangston. We live on such
a beautiful island, we should help keep it
that way.
Overall, more than 12 bags of trash
and 15 bags of recycling were collected
by the Town volunteers and staf who
participated in the Clean Up. At Town
Hall, four pallets of ewaste were collected
for recycling and more than a ton of paper
was shredded.
It was a great success, said Town
Adminstrator Tumiko Rucker.
Cleaning Up Kiawah
American Flag Recycling Project
As an Americanism project, the
Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club has
initiated a program to allow residents of
the islands to properly dispose of worn
out or damaged American fags. Tey
may be brought to a collection area at the
Seabrook Town Hall or the Lake House
on Seabrook on or before the annual July
4 celebration. Te Club will then see that
they are properly decommissioned.
New Flag Pole
A new fag pole is being erected this May
at the Freshfelds roundabout. Te Club
joined with other Kiawah and Seabrook
entities to fnance the installation of the
pole. Te Island Choraliers are providing
patriotic music for the occasion.
Welcome New Board Members
Five new Board members were elected
in May: Wayne Billian, Jeannie Knowles,
Tom Miller, Shirley Salvo, and Walter
Sewell.
Speaking of Storms
Justin Healy, a storm protection expert,
informed Club members how they might
better prepare for hurricane conditions.
Te Club also renewed its support of child
abuse prevention in the Lowcountry.
Upcoming Events
Te Clubs festive luau on May 16 will
be held at the Bohicket Marina. A pig roast
and Hawaiian entertainment is sure to be
a hit with all attendees. Te Exchange
Clubs National President, Sid Mobley,of
San Antonio, Texas, will be attending the
party and commending the Club for its 30
years of positive existence and service to
the communities it represents.
For more information about upcoming
Exchange Club events or to inquire about
membership, please contact Sam Reed
at slreed729@aol.com or 243-0760, or
Frank Carrese at fcarrese@comcast.net or
768-9472.
Exchange Club News
BY SAM REED
Volunteers Carol Medendorp and Suzanne Bangston clear trash along Beachwalker Drive
Computer Corner
16 May 11, 2012
W
ant the VIP package to the 2012 PGA but missed your chance to buy them
early? Camp St. Christopher is now ofering a one in 250 opportunity or
better to win four, weeklong Wanamaker Club passes to attend all of
the 2012 PGA Championship Golf Tournament at Kiawah Islands Ocean Course.
Tis opportunity includes lodging on Seabrook Island at St. Christopher Camp and
Conference Center. Te drawing is only open to the frst 250 individuals who contribute
$1000 as a means of raising $250,000 for the restoration of the historic Chapel of the
Palms. Contributions to this special fund are fully tax-deductible except for the single
recipient of the drawing.
Wanamaker Club tickets allow entrance to all seven days of the tournament plus
full access to the VIP, air-conditioned pavilion located to the right of the frst green of
the famed Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. Televisions, upscale food and beverage
options, an expansive outdoor patio, and a lively atmosphere will make the Wanamaker
Club the spot to take in the PGA Championship experience.
St. Christopher ofers hotel-style lodging along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean,
with daily room servicing, breakfast bufet, and complete access to all conference center
facilities. Rooms are well appointed with two full beds, private baths, and on-site
parking. A television lounge and Wi-Fi are available.
A single Wanamaker Club ticket originally sold for $450 and is valued on todays
market at $700 to $850. A week stay at St. Christopher during PGA week is valued at
$2100 per room for quad occupancy, and this opportunity includes two rooms. Te
complete value of the package that will be received by only one of the 250 contributors
to this special Chapel Restoration Project Fund is between $6000 and $7600.
Te drawing will be held on or before July 2, 2012. For more information or to register,
contact Marion at mlee@stchristopher.org or call 768-0429.
The 2012 PGA
Championship Dream Package
WI N FOUR, WEEKLONG WANAMAKER
CLUB PASSES AND LODGI NG FOR FOUR
SPECIAL TO THE ISLAND CONNECTION
T
he Roper St. Francis Foundation recently received a transformational
commitment of $1 million from the Ronald H. Fielding family of Kiawah
Island in honor of the late Donna M. Fielding. Tis generous, philanthropic
gift will enable Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) to create a comprehensive cancer
wellness program to better help patients and their families with the physical, emotional,
and spiritual needs that often arise when facing this disease. It will be named the Donna
Fielding Cancer Wellness Institute in honor of Donna Fielding, who lost her battle with
melanoma in 2011.
Te formation of the Donna Fielding Cancer Wellness Institute within Roper St.
Francis Cancer Care (RSFCC) will put focus on all phases of care, including prevention,
treatment, and a return to wellness following treatment.
Te Donna Fielding Cancer Wellness Institute will allow seamless coordination
of the many needs of cancer patients and their families, said David Ellison, MD,
of Charleston Hematology-Oncology Associates and Roper St. Francis Cancer Care
Medical Director. Tis program will also provide a vehicle for people who want to
learn more about how wellness can reduce their risks of cancer. We applaud the Fielding
family for their recognition and support of this efort to lessen the damage that cancer
can cause to ourselves and our loved ones.
Many of the activities within the cancer wellness program will be coordinated by a
new wellness navigator, who will guide each cancer patient through their personal battle
with cancer. Tis new cancer wellness navigator will be instrumental in orchestrating
many phases of care and support for the more than 2,000 newly diagnosed cancer
patients seen at RSFCC annually.
Our family knows frsthand the difculties patients and their families face when
diagnosed with cancer, said Ronald H. Fielding. Donna and I shared a vision of
bringing a comprehensive cancer wellness program to Charleston and believed Roper
St. Francis Cancer Care was the perfect place to house this program.
For more information on the Roper St. Francis Foundation, go online to www.
rsfhfoundation.org.
Thanks a Million
THE RONALD H. FIELDING FAMILY
DONATES $1 MILLION TO ROPER FOR CANCER CARE
PROVIDED
Chapel of Palms at Camp St. Christopher
18 May 11, 2012
Im not a beet fan but Im a cake fan. Tis came to me
from long time CSA member Pat Day. Its a little more
complicated than my normal recipes but well worth the
efort.
Tis beet cake recipe is similar to the one for carrot
cake but with a bright red batter that bakes to a golden
brown. You may want to wear an apron while grating the
beets because they tend to splatter.
Cake:
1 pound beets (about 2 medium)
Cooking spray
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose four
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
Frosting:
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, chilled
3 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fnely chopped walnuts, toasted
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350.
To prepare cake, peel beets using a vegetable
peeler. Grate beets, using the large holes of a
grater, to measure 2 cups.
Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking
spray; line bottoms with wax paper. Coat wax
paper with cooking spray.
Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil,
and eggs in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at
medium speed until well-blended. Add beets; beat
well. Lightly spoon the four into dry measuring
cups; level with a knife. Combine four and next
5 ingredients (four through salt) in a large bowl,
stirring well with a whisk. Add four mixture to
sugar mixture alternately with milk, beginning
and ending with four mixture. Pour batter into
prepared pans; sharply tap pans once on counter
to remove air bubbles.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a wooden
pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool
in pans 10 minutes on wire racks; remove from
pans. Carefully peel of wax paper, and cool cake
completely on wire racks.
To prepare frosting, beat orange rind, vanilla, and
cream cheese with a mixer at high speed until
fufy. Add the powdered sugar and beat at low
speed just until blended (do not overbeat).
Place one cake layer on a plate; spread with 1/2
cup frosting; top with remaining cake layer.
Spread remaining frosting over the top and sides
of the cake. Sprinkle nuts over top of cake. Store
cake loosely covered in refrigerator.
I want to invite you all to like us on Facebook.com/
legarefarms. For more information about the farm, check
out www.legarefarms.com, or call the ofce at 559-0788.
Legare Farms is located at 2620 Hanscombe Point Road on
Johns Island.
Recipe of the Month
BEET CAKE WI T H CREAM CHEESE F ROST I NG
BEETBY HELEN LEGARE
Beet cake with a shaved chocalte topping alternative
May 11, 2012 19
Open Letter to the Residents of Seabrook Island
F ROM ST. CHRI STOPHER CAMP AND CONF ERENCE CENT ER
BY THE REV. ROBERT S. LAWRENCE
Dear Seabrookers,
Te relationship that St. Christopher
Camp and Conference Center enjoys with
the various entities of Seabrook Island,
and most especially the residents, is one
that from its inception has proven to be
mutually benefcial. While St. Christopher
sits tucked away at the far northwest end of
the island, at one time it included almost
all of the land that is now recognized
as the Town of Seabrook Island. As
development began in the early 1970s,
and St. Christopher welcomed its new
neighbors onto the island, friendships were
formed and relationships were forged that
continue to bless us all. Te membership
of the Seabrook Island Natural History
Group has been particularly generous
through the years with both time and
resources in their support of the Barrier
Island Environmental Education ministry
of St. Christopher. Many continue to
share a deep love of this incredible island
community, with its well preserved
natural beauty. And many earnestly desire
to steward the treasures that have been
entrusted to our care.
Here at St. Christopher, one of those
treasures is the children and guests
that we welcome onto our property
throughout the year. While we know
that we are blessed to be located within
a gated community that afords a level
of protection and security that could
easily leave us complacent, we also know
that we must be ever vigilant. It is our
responsibility to be diligent in providing
a safe and secure environment for those
who come to us for rest, restoration, and
renewal in any of the programs we ofer.
In particular, the most vulnerable are the
children. Each year, over 10,000 children
participate in summer camp and our
Barrier Island Program. We have strict
guidelines and training for our staf and
we require strict compliance for those
groups bringing children, all which seek
to avert and prevent any opportunity for
child abuse and child sexual abuse to
occur. We take very seriously the trust
given us for the care and protection of the
children.
In order to honor this trust, St.
Christopher is not and never has been an
open facility that just anyone can enter
and use at will. Tis includes curious
bicyclists, dog walkers, and window
gazing motorists. While this has indeed
occurred over the years, I have realized
since beginning my ministry here as the
Executive Director back in October 2010,
that we need to increase our diligence.
Our entrance gate is open and
welcoming, and some of our physical
boundaries are not well delineated.
While this is intentional in conveying the
genuine welcome that we hope to ofer
to all of our guests, this has also been
misunderstood by some as an implicit
invitation that anything goes. For those of
you who are fellow residents of Seabrook
Island and have long enjoyed your visits,
strolls, and exploration of our property,
we do indeed welcome you as neighbors,
but we also realize that we have not clearly
communicated some necessary limitations
and boundaries boundaries that all good
neighbors need for both mutual joy and
respect.
While our entrance gate will remain
open and welcoming, a new sign will
soon appear specifcally welcoming
expected and registered guests. Others
will be welcomed too, but only by prior
arrangement and at specifed times that
will not interfere with our programs.
Pets will be prohibited from entering
the property due to safety concerns that
are inherent in having animals around
unfamiliar people. We have unfortunately
had two incidents of pets biting children
in the past year, and we simply must
enforce this restriction. We have also had
recent incidents of vandalism and arson
on the Crab Dock and along the perimeter
of our property on Privateer Creek.
While the SIPOA Security personnel
and the Sherifs Ofce have increased
their patrols of our property to assist us
all in vetting out those that would seek to
harm and destroy, we also know that we
cannot easily expect compliance of rules,
limitations, and guidelines if we have not
clearly communicated them.
I thank you for understanding the
necessary restrictions that we must enact.
I also thank so many of you for your care
and love of St. Christopher as a place set
apart on this island that does preserve
the natural environment and habitat of
a barrier island. I welcome your interests
in this place and I invite you to visit and
learn more about all that we do. I just ask
that you do so at a mutually agreed upon
time when we are prepared to receive you
as our guest. You can call St. Christopher
at 768-0429, Monday through Friday
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
to arrange a visit. Weekend visits are also
possible, but must be prearranged during
these weekday ofce hours. So, please do
come. Come and visit St. Christopher
where we know that the Glory of God
meets the Glory of His creation to revive
the Glory of His people. May God
continue to bless all of Seabrook Island.

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