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Seabrook hosts disaster awareness day
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer
T
he Town of Seabrook Island hosted Disaster
Awareness Day (DAD) at the Seabrook Island
Club on June 14. The event was attended by an
estimated 150 locals, which is a bit off the “stacked to the
rafters” participation of past iterations. Seabrook mayor
pro tem John Gregg emceed the event. He couldn’t
recall how many DADs Kiawah and Seabrook have
sponsored, off the top of his head. Nor could he recall a
time without the event, but it’s always been scheduled to
coincide with the start of hurricane season. The expected
refresher course included a lot of new information, even
for tenured residents.
Phone apps were among the highlights of the day,
as Berkeley Electric representative Thomas Harvey
introduced SMARTHUB. This app can tell if the power
is on at the house before making the trip home. Perhaps
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more importantly, it can also tell you if the power has
been off and for how long. It’s the end to wondering if
you need to hold your nose when opening the refrigerator
for the first time following an evacuation.
Derrec Becker promoted use of the state’s
SCEMERGENCYMANAGER. This app updates
emergency conditions on a statewide basis, and is provided
by South Carolina’s division of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. CCEMD was introduced
by Charleston County Emergency Management
representative Joe Coates. It provides similar information
but winnowed down to the Lowcountry. Both Coates
and Becker stressed the importance of staying informed
about the specifics of conditions in your neighborhood
through the communications systems provided by
Kiawah and Seabrook.
• Kiawah - KiawahIsland.org – 843.768.9166 (sign
up for code red alerts on your cell)
• Seabrook - TownOfSeabrookIsland.org –
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The long list of emergency items to have on hand is
no longer the focus of hurricane preparedness. Being
ready now means being prepared to leave, and Lt. Chris
Brokaw of the Charleston County Sherriff’s office made
the point again; if you leave early, you can take any route
you like to your destination. Waiting for an evacuation
order means you will be directed along the established
evacuation route. He also confirmed the route has not
changed.
Drivers in the left lane of the Betsy Kerrison and
River Rd. intersection/bottleneck will continue along
Bohicket. Those in the right hand lane will be routed
down River Rd. and back to the Main/River intersection
(e.g. merging back with those from the left lane).
The rest of the evacuation route for our area is:
1. Main road to route 17
DAD continues on page 3
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civic

Seabrook Island Town Council

JUNE 25, 2019
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer

M
ayor Ron Ciancio lead the
Seabrook Island Town Council
(SITC) meeting on June 25,
reporting the overall fund balance
Lynn Pierotti
dropped to just over $4.8 million down
from $4.9 million in April. The town
publisher generated $44,000 in revenue for the
lynn@luckydognews.com month, half of which was from business
licenses with another 25% coming from
Tina Arnoldi the town’s investment pool.
managing editor Expenses for the month of May were
ICeditor@luckydognews.com $160,000; the two biggest ones were
$19,000 for engineering costs and $67,000
for capital improvements. Both expenses
Jennifer Tuohy and revenues hovered around the 30%
contributing editor mark for the first five months of the year.
jennifer@luckydognews.com Council member John Gregg said
the public safety committee met earlier
in June. They discussed revising a 2013
Alejandro Ferreyros
memorandum of understanding with
senior graphic designer
the Seabrook Island Property Owners
alejandro@luckydognews.com Association (SIPOA) for clearing debris
from private roads after a disaster. The
Lori McGee topic was addressed because of new
sales manager guidance received from the Federal
lori@luckydognews.com Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), changing the approval process
for costs of clearing roads for the passage
of emergency vehicles. The committee
Senior Staff Writer also considered debris removal plans of
Gregg Bragg other municipalities, based on updated
Contributors
Sarah Reynolds
Carol Antman
Heather Valeri
Marilyn Markel
information from the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
Gregg also reported the disaster
recovery council held a hurricane
preparedness training and exercise
session on June 4-5. Scott Cave, the
town’s consultant, will produce a report
of the practice session with suggestions
for improvement at their next meeting
on July 14th. He concluded his report
by suggesting Seabrook participate
in Charleston’s County’s prospective
effort to form a floodplain management
committee.
Council member Wells reported
Seabrook’s dolphin education program
was underway for the year with 600
encounters this season. He reported the
level of participation improved since last
year and thinks splitting four hour shifts
into two hour shifts helped.
Town administrator Joe Cronin
detailed the beach patrol report for the
month of May noting the permit process
for renovations at the Beach Club were
approved by the town, and the process
now moves to the County for approval.
Tim Morawski reported the Seabrook
Island Utility (SIU) delivered 30 million
gallons of water during the month of May.
The $20,000 earned from the sale is the
equivalent of the previous four months
of income for SIU and puts the utility
in good shape for the year. The utility
commissioner reported current projects
include fixing leaks located under the
pavement of several regimes, testing
for lead in Seabrook’s water, reviewing
SIU’s standard operating procedures, and
implementing a new bill format in the
next billing cycle.
Ordinance 2019-04 was read into the
record for the first time which rezones
2820 Dove Nest from the single family
residential category to agricultural-
conservation. The parcel will be added
to the long list of properties transferred
to the greenspace conservancy/SIPOA
in recent years. Council member Finke
described the parcel as beneficial for
the conservancy because of its strategic
location next to the Lake House.
Other ordinances read for the first
time and receiving unanimous support
included;
Ordinance 2019-05. The net effect
allows residents to apply for variances to
setbacks for HVAC equipment in homes
built before the town was incorporated
and before the current set of FEMA
regulations went into effect. It also reduces
the application fee by $200.
Ordinance 2019-06 allows adoption of
the town’s updated comprehensive plan
Ordinance 2019- 07 renews the town’s
option to issue bonds in the amount
of $4.5 million, should the need for
additional funds arise (e.g. a disaster).
Ordinance 2019-08 prohibits the
distribution of single use plastic bags,
plastic straws and polystyrene (coolers,
cups, and other food containers) by
any business operating in the Town of
Seabrook Island.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned.

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2. 17 SOUTH to Jacksonboro
3. RT. 64 to Walterboro
4. 321 to Olar
5. Continue on 321 by turning right
to Denmark
6. US 78 to Aiken, (the designated
“Point of Safety” after which you
can do what you want)
St. Johns Fire District battalion chief
Ryan Kunitzer amplified the sheriff’s
point by reminding attendees that in
the event of a serious event, fire and
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will
move inland, and will not be available.
Patience was urged over and over with the
caution “it could be days, maybe weeks,
before you can come back and your
expectations may be unrealistic,” which is
the real rub, at the end of the day.
The event wrapped up with a treatise
on flooding and especially earthquakes,
which have loomed large in both Kiawah
and Seabrook’s emergency preparations/
exercises in recent months. The old list of
items to keep around for hurricanes is still
germane;
The minimum:
1. Two gallons of water per person
per day for at least three days
2. Food, at least a three-day supply of
non-perishable food
3. Battery-powered or hand crank
radio and a NOAA Weather Radio
with tone alert
4. Flashlight and extra batteries
authorities for more information.
5. First aid kit
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6. Whistle to signal for help
7. Moist towelettes, garbage bags and
plastic ties for personal sanitation
8. Wrench or pliers to turn off
utilities
9. Manual can opener for food
10. Local maps
11. Cell phone with chargers
12. Prescription medications and
glasses
13. Infant formula and diapers
14. Pet food and extra water for your
pet
15. Insurance policies, ID and bank
account records in a waterproof
container
16. Emergency contact information
17. Cash or traveler's checks and
change
Additional items include:
1. Sleeping bag or warm blanket for
each person
2. Complete change of weather
sensitive clothes
3. Fire extinguisher
4. Multipurpose tool
5. Matches in a waterproof container
6. Duct tape
7. Dust mask
8. Mess kits, paper cups, plates and
plastic utensils, paper towels
9. Paper and pencil
10. Books, games, puzzles or other
activities
Be prepared and contact local

Tid e Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide

Jul 05 11:06am/11:26pm 4:55am/5:00pm
Jul 06 12:04pm 5:46am/5:56pm
Jul 07 12:20am/1:03pm 6:38am/6:55pm
Jul 08 1:15am/2:03pm 7:32am/7:57pm
Jul 09 2:11am/3:03pm 8:27am/9:00pm
Jul 10 3:08am/4:03pm 9:22am/10:03pm
Jul 11 4:05am/5:00pm 10:18am/11:04pm
Jul 12 5:01am/5:55pm 11:12am
Jul 13 5:55am/6:46pm 12:01am/12:04pm
Jul 14 6:48am/7:35pm 12:54am/12:54pm
Jul 15 7:37am/8:21pm 1:44am/1:41pm
Jul 16 8:24am/9:04pm 2:30am/2:26pm
Jul 17 9:09am/9:45pm 3:13am/3:08pm
Jul 18 9:52am/10:24pm 3:54am/3:49pm

Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.

Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense.
Source: saltwatertides.com
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Freshfields Village announces pet-friendly initiatives
N E W P E T - F R I E N D L Y D E C A L S , D O G S P O T, A N D D O G U S E A R E A S
STAFF REPORT
For The Island Connection
F
reshfields Village announced new
pet-friendly initiatives, designed
to welcome locals and visitors who
want to bring their pets along.
“The team at Freshfields Village
understands firsthand that pets are
an important part of the family and
vacation experience,” says Trish Pruitt,
Marketing Director of Freshfields Village.
“With these new initiatives, we aim to
accommodate locals and out-of-town
guests alike by making the Village as
pet-friendly as possible.”
These pet-friendly initiatives include
new decals that will be displayed in the
windows of pet-friendly establishments,
indicating which restaurants have a
pet-friendly patio and which stores allow
shoppers to bring their dog inside. Many
stores also offer water bowls outside
for pets and treats inside. Additionally,
pet-friendly restaurants and stores will
have an icon placed on their individual
pages on the Freshfields Village website
directory.
As always, the Village Green is a great
place to enjoy the beautiful lowcountry
weather and relax with your pet. A majority
of Freshfields Village events, including
Music on the Green and Starlight Cinema
happening throughout the summer, are
July 5, 2019 5
daily daily
Coastal Expeditions adds new launch point
at Kiawah River
pet-friendly. Well-mannered, leashed pets
are welcome to enjoy the events with their
families.
On your next visit to Freshfields
Village with your pup, be sure to stop
in Dolittles for products for your furry-
friend. The staff will educate you about
the benefits of higher-quality foods, along
with offering an extensive selection of
toys, treats, collars, beds, and more. There
is also a self-service bathing room you can
take advantage of after a day on the beach.
In order to accommodate shoppers
who need to go into stores that are not
pet-friendly, Freshfields Village launched
DogSpot on June 27. DogSpot, which
already has a presence in California, New
York, Washington, DC, Connecticut,
and more, is an air-conditioned and heat
equipped dog house, providing one’s dog
a safe and cozy home while the owner
goes into an establishment where dogs
are not permitted (like the grocery store).
Photo provided.
DogSpot has a puppy cam inside the dog contest, wine tasting, live music, and
membership card or the owner’s app. The
house so you can keep an eye on them more. Mark your calendars for the 2019
DogSpot will be conveniently located
while you shop, is auto-sanitizing using event, which will be held on Saturday,
next to Harris Teeter allowing you to Photo provided.
UV light to kill bacteria, and is remotely Oct. 26.
bring your dog to the Village.
monitored allowing you (and their team)
Freshfields Village is also a strong Don’t let your dog miss out on all the STAFF REPORT On June 22, participants on the Kiawah River: Baby The four-hour tour is the first of many, as Coastal
to keep tabs on your pup 24/7. For The Island Connection Birds & Brilliant Beach tour explored salt marsh creeks, Expeditions last year announced its partnership with
supporter of pet rescue organizations in fun this summer! Bring them along for a ocean tributaries and the abundance of natural wildlife Kiawah River. The partnership includes the addition of
Shoppers will be able to use DogSpot day and evening at Freshfields Village and
the area throughout the year and is proud
L
by downloading the app on their phone along the Kiawah River. Accompanied by Chris Crolley, a Coastal Expeditions outfitter location at Kiawah River
to host the annual Dogtoberfest: Pet share all their tail-wagging moments on ocal tour operator Coastal Expeditions announced Captain and CEO of Coastal Expeditions, participants for solo and group tours. The outfitter is expected to open
and reserving a spot in advance. To ensure social media with the #DogsofFreshfields
Expo and Wine Tasting which includes its first tour to operate out of Kiawah River, a new identified local bird species and sanctuaries, and searched summer 2020.
security, the doors lock immediately hashtag.
an adoptable meet and greet with local waterfront community under development on for pods of bottlenose dolphins along the way.
after being shut and only unlock with a
rescue groups, pet vendors, a dog costume Johns Island.
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Boat landings see heavy traffic
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
For The Island Connection
T
he Charleston County Park and
Recreation Commission (CCPRC)
maintains 19 public boat landings
throughout Charleston County. During
the summer months, these waterway
access points reach their highest volume.
To make the use of the boat landings an
easier experience, CCPRC is providing
tips and educational information.
Boat landings are open 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, and are self-managed,
unstaffed facilities. During peak times
(holidays, weekends), some landings can
be very busy. Occasionally, boat landings
and docks may be closed for repairs or
upgrades; patrons are encouraged to
sign up to receive email alerts about
closures. For a full list of boat landings
and to sign up to stay notified, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com/Boating.
Landings with the highest traffic
volume are:
• Folly Beach
• Wappoo Cut (West Ashley)
• Remley’s Point and Shem Creek
(Mount Pleasant)
• W.O. Thomas Jr. (North
Charleston)
• Battery Island/Sol Legare (James
Island)
• John P. Limehouse (Johns Island)
• Plymouth (Riverland Terrace –
daily
James Island)
Lesser-used landings to consider
include:
• Dawhoo Landing (Edisto Island)
• Steamboat (Edisto Island)
Canoes, kayaks and stand up
paddleboards are better suited for
launching at the following boat landings.
Standard-sized or larger boats are not
recommended.
• Pierpont on Church Creek (West
Ashley)
• Penny Creek Landing (Willtown)
• Gadsonville and Paradise (Mount
Pleasant)
Arriving at a Landing and Preparing
the Launch
CCPRC encourages boaters to be
courteous to others. Use the make-ready
lanes to prepare a boat for launching.
After launching, patrons should move
away from the ramp to allow access for
others and they should not stay at the
dock for an extended period.
Parking
On weekends and holidays, vehicles
without boat trailers are prohibited from
parking in spaces dedicated for boat
trailers. Failure to heed this Charleston
County ordinance carries up to a $500
fine from local law enforcement.
Rules and Regulations
Boaters should read and follow all
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
boating regulations at www.eregulations.
com/southcarolina/huntingandfishing/
boating/. CCPRC asks patrons to practice
the “Pack it in, Pack it out” litter control
program, which is based on visitors
taking away all trash they brought with
them. Helpful information can also be
found at boat landings with kiosks. For
a complete list of boat landing rules, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com/Boating.
Issues
If a structural or maintenance-related
issue arises that warrants attention at any
landing, please call 843-795-BOAT for
assistance. Local police departments have
jurisdiction over their municipality’s boat
landings and should be contacted for law
enforcement reasons.
Safety Awareness
• Caution should be exercised at all
public boat ramps. Tides, currents
and natural conditions can greatly
affect usage of ramps at any time.
Serious drop-offs may be present
at low tide.
• Two boat landings, Shem Creek
and W. O. Thomas, have a life
preserver (PFD) loaner program.
This service is provided by a private
business and PFD availability is
limited and on a first-come, first-
served basis.
• Vehicles should be locked and
valuables removed from view.
CCPRC is not responsible for any
lost, damaged, or stolen property.
Adopt-a-Landing
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The Adopt-a-Landing program was
established for community organizations
and businesses to contribute toward the
effort of maintaining cleaner boat landings,
coastal marshes and waterways. CCPRC
is seeking groups to adopt a landing, a
rewarding volunteer experience that gives
groups recognition via a sign at their landing.
For more information on the Adopt-A-
Landing program or to register a group, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com/Boating.
More Helpful Hints
• Before leaving the house, make
sure you have everything you need
for a great day on the water
• Check your fuel levels
• Make sure someone who is not
going with you knows your plan
• Make sure the boat is plugged
before launching your boat
• Boat and trailer maintenance
should be done prior to boat
landing arrival
The Cooper River Marina
The Cooper River Marina is located
two miles north of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr.
Bridge and 15 minutes from downtown
Charleston. It is a great facility for
recreational and transient boaters. At
the Ships Store, visitors can find clean
restrooms and everything from boating
supplies to t-shirts to beer and wine.
For further information on CCPRC’s
boat landings, visit CharlestonCountyParks.
com/Boating.
8 July 5, 2019
Smart financial moves for every stage of life
R
egardless of what stage of life you're in, you must
make financial and investment decisions that will
be with you for the remainder of your years. But
the moves you make when you’re just starting out in your
career may be quite different from when you’re retired.
So, let’s look at some of these moves, stretched out across
your lifetime.
financial focus
BY EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL
For The Island Connection
In your 20s and 30s: During this period, you should
strive to place yourself on a sound financial footing by
taking steps such as reducing, and hopefully eliminating,
your student loans and embarking on saving for
retirement through investments such as a 401(k) and IRA.
You also might buy a home, which offers some financial
benefits, but be careful not to become “house poor” by
devoting too much of your monthly income to mortgage
payments. If you have young children, you might also
want to start saving for college, possibly through a 529
plan, which offers tax benefits, high contribution limits
and the ability to switch beneficiaries, as needed. And if
you do have a family, you’ll certainly need to maintain
adequate life insurance.
Also, since you’re at the early stages of your working
life, you should chart a long-term financial and investment
strategy with the help of a financial professional. Your
strategy should encompass your important goals, risk
tolerance and time horizon. And you’ll want to revisit
your strategy regularly to accommodate changes in your
life and financial situation.
In your 40s and 50s: These are the years in which your
career advances, leading to bigger salaries. The more you
earn, the more you should be putting away in your 401(k)
or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, along with
your IRA. During the middle-to-end of this particular
period, you might finish helping pay for your child’s
higher education – which should free up even more
money to put away for retirement. You also may want
to consider long-term care insurance, which can help
protect you against the devastating costs of an extended
stay in a nursing home.
In your 60s, 70s … and beyond: Once you’re in this
age range, chances are pretty good that you’ll either retire
soon or are already retired. (Although, of course, you
may well want to work part-time or do some consulting.)
However, you certainly haven’t “retired” the need to
make financial and investment decisions, because you’ll
have plenty, including these: When should I take Social
Security? Will my investment portfolio provide me with
enough income to help keep me ahead of inflation?
How much can I afford to withdraw each year from my
retirement accounts without outliving my resources?
Again, a financial professional can help you deal with
these and other issues.
Also, if you haven’t done so, now is the time to draw
up your estate plans, so you can leave the type of legacy
you desire – one that provides for the next generation (or
two) and the charitable organizations you support. You’ll
need to work with a legal professional to create estate
planning documents and arrangements appropriate for
your needs.
You will spend a lifetime making financial and
investment decisions – so put in the time and effort, and
get the help you need, to make the best decisions you can.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor with Edward
Jones, located at 1517-C Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For
more information, call 843.886.9229 or visit edwardjones.
com.
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Bragging Rights

Photos provided.
BY CAROL ANTMAN House is only open to scientists and these few expeditions. Olivia pointed. “Then he crouched here, see? Maybe
For The Island Connection The historic house is nestled among live oak trees near he was stalking something. Might have been that ghost
the boat dock. It was built in 1925 by New York banker crab from that hole there. And look, then he started

I
had to restrain my impulse to boast. As our boat
bobbed in the Bull’s Bay estuary, dolphins leaped
acrobatically on cue. The woman beside me, who’d
come from Michigan, grabbed my arm in excitement.
“Did you see that?” she yelled. “I know,” I wanted to tell
her. “I actually get to live here.” The other 13 travelers
had come from distant states and Canada to the exotic
location of Bull’s Island. I was the only local spending
the weekend with Coastal Expeditions at the Dominick
House. Each day we were offered hikes and excursions led by
These trips are only offered eight times a year.
When registration opens, the spots usually fill within
minutes. After all, staying overnight on the island is a
rare opportunity. Camping is prohibited and Dominick
Gayer Dominick and enjoyed as a winter residence for
his family until they conveyed it to the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service in 1936. The accommodations are
comfortable but simple. As a solo traveler, I stayed in a
large room with four other women with an adjoining
bath. Small rooms were assigned to couples. We gathered
each evening in a circle of upholstered office chairs
surrounded by foraged artifacts and nature photographs.
Meals were a communal affair.
College of Charleston-trained scientists Anna Atencio
and Olivia DePue. Their expertise was impressive.
On the beach, they found an obscure animal track, a
bobcat they surmised, and started following it to tell
us what happened: “See how he was running here?”
running….” These young women were never stumped by
a question. They knew the names of all the flowers, birds
and trees, the history of the island and its inhabitants and
spoke authoritatively about the changing ecology due to
climate change and nature. They drove boats and trailers,
cooked meals, led yoga and generally made me proud to
be the parent of a CofC graduate.
Olivia and Anna’s reverence for the 5,000 acre island
was apparent. Throughout the weekend they told us
things that made us go “wow”: how some oysters can
close their shells to entrap the legs of oyster-catcher
birds; that osprey have an extra bone in their talon which
allows them to hold fish they catch at a 90 degree angle
to be more aerodynamic; how every single pine tree on
the island died after being submerged during Hurricane
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Hugo; why those newborn alligators were lined up
photogenically on their mother’s back. The bird watchers
in the group were giddy with excitement. Hauling packs
heavy with telescoping lenses and binoculars, they
sparred over birds’ names and checked off life lists. These
self-described bird nerds were having the time of their
lives in this paradise of birdland, which is home to 293
species. Not for the first time in my travel adventure
career, I also found myself in a group fascinated by scat.
They gingerly picked apart balls of dung and postulated
about the diet and identity of the animals that’d left these
intriguing souvenirs.
It was a well-paced itinerary with lots of walking. “Papa
Mo” made sure we were nourished for the adventure with
ample, healthy meals spiced up with a few spectacular
surprises. With a flourish, he hoisted in a huge platter
with an Instagram-worthy Lowcountry boil encircled by
conch shells. An evening’s boat ride became a happy hour
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roadtripS charleston
with his smoked trout and buffalo chicken dips laid out light of things, let nature be your teacher.”
on the center console. He even made a flaming dessert!
Roadtrips Charleston highlights interesting destinations
Throughout it all he was a jovial cheerleader, inspiring
within a few hour’s drive of Charleston, SC as well as more
dozens of effusive comments in the guest book and
far flung locales. Carol Antman’s wanderlust is driven by a
grateful hugs upon departure.
passion for outdoor adventure, artistic experiences, cultural
This trip is the epitome of a close-by adventure for insights and challenging travel. For hot links, photographs
those of us near Charleston. It’s only three miles off our and previous columns or to make comments please visit
coast, departing from Moore’s Landing in Awendaw. PeaksAndPotholes.blogspot.com.
Bull’s island is the largest of four barrier islands within
the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge which
itself is one of over 500 refuges in the National Wildlife
Refuge System. The system’s mission is to manage lands If You Go:
and waters specifically for wildlife. Bull’s Island’s habitat Coastal Expeditions:
supports deer, otters, bobcats, black fox squirrels and the CoastalExpeditions.com 843.884.7584
largest population of alligators outside of the Everglades. Call them or follow the link on their website to be notified
Protecting this environment gives visitors like us the of upcoming trips.
opportunity to live the words of William Wordsworth
that are posted on the lodge’s wall: “Come forth into the
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arts & events seasons of the south

Be a champion for Berry Bouquet Tea Granita

small business BY MARILYN MARKEL
For The Island Connection

A
9TH ANNUAL SCORE GOLF s summer and warm weather
approach, there is nothing more
TOURNAMENT refreshing for dessert than an icy
granita. Serve in pretty martini glasses or
something similar for an elegant touch.
BY HEATHER VALERI Similar concoctions can be made with
For The Island Connection
strawberries or watermelon.
Berry Bouquet Tea Granita

S
CORE Charleston invites
entrepreneurs, business owners, and
local leaders to its 9th Annual Golf
Tournament at the Charleston National
Golf Club on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
This event will include golfers from
the community for the goal of raising
funds that will be invested back into
the Charleston region and help spur
economic development through SCORE
Charleston's small business programs.
Golf Committee Chair, Allyn Graham
states, ”This event will serve as an outlet
for businesses to connect with new clients
while helping raise money for a great
cause.”
An all day event, the golf tournament
will begin at 7:30 a.m. for registration and
will end with a silent auction. Proceeds
from this event will be dedicated to
providing mentorships, workshops, and
resources for small businesses to set
them up for success and give back to the
community. In addition to participating
in the event, SCORE Charleston also has
sponsorships available for anyone to invest
in this worthy cause.
You can register online today at
SCORE.org/Charleston with all checks
made payable to SCORE Charleston
at 4045 Bridge View Drive North
Charleston, SC 29405. Registration and
payment must be complete by Aug. 1.
Help your community by participating
and investing in this opportunity to
make the Charleston Tri-County and
surrounding areas a greater place to live,
work, and play.
SCORE Charleston is a local self-funded
nonprofit where a volunteer base of mentors
assist small businesses as they start up or
are in need of business mentoring. SCORE
Charleston is especially focused on helping
veterans and minorities of the tri-county
area of Charleston.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 heaping Tbsp Berry Bouquet Herbal
Tea
2 Tbsp Granulated Honey or fresh
honey
1 Tbsp Bourbon
Instructions:
1. Bring two cups of water to a boil.
Remove from heat and add tea in
an infuser to the water. Cover and
steep for 15 minutes, or as long as layer on top and as the mixture
you want. You cannot over steep freezes the scraping will break it
herbal teas and the mixture will until it’s a thin ice consistency.
just get stronger.
Marilyn Markel is the General Manager
2. Add honey and bourbon while of The Spice and Tea Exchange in Charleston,
water is still warm enough to a gourmet spice and tea shop that inspires
dissolve granulated honey. Cool to her cooking on a daily basis. One of the top
room temperature. culinary instructors in the south, the Georgia
3. Pour into a loaf pan or something native has taught countless classes on all
of similar size. Place in the freezer aspects of cooking and served as culinary
and after a few hours start scraping director for several schools. She is the author
the ice every 30 minutes or so. At of Southern Breads cookbook and her work
first there will just be a thin frozen has appeared in numerous publications.
 July 5
ONGOING
WHAT: SIGC Patriotic Mailbox Contest
WHERE: Seabrook Island
WHEN: Now through June 29
MORE INFO: Decorate your mailbox
for the Fourth of July. How to enter
contest: Send your address ONLY to:
seabrookislandgardenclub@gmail.com.
The deadline is June 29. The first 30
addresses will be eligible for the Most
Patriotic Mailbox Blue Ribbon Award.
WHAT: Black Refractions: Highlights
from The Studio Museum in Harlem
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art
WHEN: May 24-Aug. 18
MORE INFO: The only Southern
venue selected to host the first traveling
exhibition highlighting the full breadth
of The Studio Museum in Harlem’s
permanent collection. Exhibition includes
works by Jacob Lawrence, Romare
Bearden, David Hammons, Fred Wilson,
Kerry James Marshall, Titus Kaphar,
Kehinde Wiley and Lorna Simpson.
Black Refractions is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to share these incredible works
of art with the Charleston community. For
information visit GibbesMuseum.org.
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront
properties
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and Wildlife
Service discourages the use of outdoor
lights when not required, in order to
protect nesting sea turtles. When on the
beach at dark, use red filters on flashlights.
Artificial light such as flashlights without
filters are prohibited on the beach at night.
This includes flashlights on phones as well.
WHAT: Seabrook Island Photography
Club exhibit
WHERE: Seabrook Island Real Estate
office, 1002 Landfall Way
WHEN: Through June
MORE INFO: Member’s works will be
on display in the lobby of the real estate
office. Rotating exhibit includes works
for sale. This display is in addition to the
display currently hanging at the Lake
house. For further information visit
SeabrookIslandPhotoClub.com.
Mondays
WHAT: Farmer’s Market
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 4 - 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Shop locally grown
organic produce along with specialty food
products, delicious treats, fresh seafood
and Lowcountry crafts. Or come hungry
and enjoy BBQ, take-away dinners, sweets
and more.
WHAT: Charleston Coastal Choir
WHERE: Church of Our Savior
WHEN: 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Local, mixed community
chorus, open for membership. Season runs
October through March. For information
contact Director of Music, Van McCollum
at 404.401.0678 or vanmccollum@
bellsouth.net.
Island Connection Calendar
Tuesdays
WHAT: Kick-it at Bohicket
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Face painting, a balloon
artist, DJ and sand art bracelets. Co-
sponsored by The Town of Seabrook Island
& Bohicket Merchants Association. For
questions call Todd at 248.719.0076.
First and Third
Tuesdays
WHAT: The Charleston County Public
Library Bookmobile
WHERE: Parking lot behind Hege’s
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Bookmobile is back the
first and third Tuesdays of the month. The
schedule for the summer is June 19, July 3
& 17, August 7 & 21.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Kids Fish
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: Check-in at 8:30 a.m., Fishing
from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: For ages 4-14. Cost is
$7.00- includes bait, tackle, rod and reel.
Check-in 8:30- Fishing 9-10 a.m. and
10-11 a.m. Co-sponsored by The Town of
Seabrook Island & Bohicket Merchants
Association. For questions call Todd at
248.719.0076.
WHAT: Timbers Kiawah Concerts in
the Courtyard
WHERE: The Courtyard between Hege’s
and Java Java (Freshfields Village)
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join Timbers Kiawah in
The Courtyard every Wednesday for live
music with Chris Dodson, outdoor kids
games, local art and beverages provided
by Timbers Kiawah. The series will run
through Wed., Aug. 29.
WHAT: Starlight Cinema
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join us for a movie
under the stars each Wednesday night
through Aug. 15. The free, outdoor movie
series will feature recent hits and classic
favorite family-friendly movies. Guests
are encouraged to bring beach chairs and
blankets.
Thursdays
WHAT: Live Music at The Andell Inn
WHERE: The Andell Inn Hotel,
Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Relax with cool jazz
every Thursday evening in the lounge of
the Andell Inn Hotel. Drinks and food
available. No cover charge. 843.793.6050.
AndellInn.com.
Thursdays & Sundays
WHAT: Live Music
WHERE: 48 A Wine Bar
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Featuring 48 wines
by the glass every day. For details visit
FortyEightWineBar.com.
Fridays
WHAT: Acrylic Painting and Pottery
WHERE: The Frog Gallery
WHEN: 10-noon
MORE INFO: Beginner to intermediate
classes include individual instruction in
drawing, composition and color. Students
can work in clay on the wheel or use the
slab method to create. Techniques on
glazing will be taught and projects will be
fired off site. $40 per person and includes
all materials. Contact Donna Horack
843.343.4170 to reserve space.
Saturdays
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate campus,
2024 Academy Rd.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Local farmers, vendors
and artisans, live music, food trucks.
Charleston’s only year-round market.
JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com.
Third Saturday of the
Month
WHAT: Sea Islands Cars & Coffee
WHERE: Freshfields Village, Kiawah
WHEN: 9-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: This free event will feature
antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and
any other cool cars. Coffee and other
refreshments available for purchase by Java
Java Coffee House. If you have any specific
questions about the event, please contact
Bruce Stemerman at bstemerman@gmail.
com.
FRIDAY, JULY 5
WHAT: Summer Art Show & Sale
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 1-5 p.m.
MORE INFO: One of the biggest shows
of the year for the Seabrook Island Artists
Guild. Diverse mix of media will be
offered for view and purchase: oil paintings,
watercolors, pastels, etchings, mixed media,
photography, beaded serving pieces and
china sets, and other crafts. SIAG includes
over 70 members from Seabrook, Kiawah
and Johns Island. For more information
visit SeabrookIslandArtistGuild.com.
MONDAY, JULY 8–12
WHAT: Conservancy Kids Theatre:
Peter Pan and His Animal Band
WHERE: The Sandcastle
WHEN: 9-11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Under the guidance of
musical storytelling director Edie Avioli,
Conservancy Kids Theatre participants will
create an original play focusing on Kiawah’s
wildlife and native habitat. Children will help
develop a storyline, learn songs and dance
steps, create sets and costumes, and perform
their show for family and friends. Open to
children ages 7-12. Cost: $200 per child.
Visit KiawahConservancy.org/conservancy-
kids-theatre or call 843.768.2029 to register.
TUESDAY, JULY 9
WHAT: Conservancy Movie Matinee
WHERE: The Sandcastle
WHEN: 4–5 p.m.
MORE INFO: Bring the whole family and
enjoy a selection of movie snacks and drinks
while watching the Kiawah Conservancy’s
bobcat, sea turtle, alligator, and shorebird
documentary shorts. Visit KiawahConservancy.
org/news-and-happenings or call 843.768.2029
to register your attendance.
THURSDAY, JULY 11
WHAT: Small Business Lunch
WHERE: Halls Chophouse
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: The King Street Marketing
Group and the Hall Family are pleased to have
Bryan Hunter, Director of Public Relations
for Kiawah Island Golf Resort as the guest
speaker at a small business lunch. Tickets are
$32 per person for the luncheon. Doors open
at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served promptly at
noon. For tickets, please visit https://www.
brownpapertickets.com/event/4287211
MONDAY, JULY 15
WHAT: Conservancy Kids & Family –
Turtle Hatching Patrol
WHERE: The Sandcastle
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a free, family-
friendly sea turtle talk and hatching
patrol activity on the beach with Lynne
Sager, Kiawah Turtle Patrol coordinator
and permit holder, and the Kiawah
Conservancy. Visit KiawahConservancy.
org/news-and-happenings or call
843.768.2029 to register your attendance.
July 17
TUESDAY, JULY 16
WHAT: Conservancy Kids & Family –
Habitat Safari
WHERE: The Maritime Forest Reserve &
Nature Trail, 133 Conifer Lane
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a free, family-
friendly guided nature tour exploring
the Maritime Forest Reserve and Nature
Trail with Dr. Jane Ellis and the Kiawah
Conservancy. Visit KiawahConservancy.
org/news-and-happenings or call
843.768.2029 to register your attendance.
WHAT: Conservancy Movie Matinee
WHERE: The Sandcastle
WHEN: 4–5 p.m.
MORE INFO: Bring the whole family
and enjoy a selection of movie snacks
and drinks while watching the Kiawah
Conservancy’s bobcat, sea turtle, alligator,
and shorebird documentary shorts. Visit
KiawahConservancy.org/news-and-
happenings or call 843.768.2029 to
register your attendance.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
WHAT: Meet an Astronaut
WHERE: John’s Island Library
WHEN: 3:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Dr. Don Thomas, a mission
specialist astronaut for NASA, flew on
four different space shuttle missions and
spent 44 days in space. Kids will have the
opportunity to meet him and learn and
what it was like living and working in space.