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Volume 13 Issue 10 FREE August 16, 2019

Town of
Seabrook
Island
elections
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer

I
t’s an election year for the Town of
Seabrook Island (TOSI), and the filing
period opened on August 8. Those
interested in running for mayor, one of
four seats on town council, or a seat on
the utility commission have until noon on
September 6 to submit their “statement of
candidacy,” at town hall. There is no fee
associated with running for elected office
on Seabrook (unlike many municipalities
in the Lowcountry), and given the
information available so far, it should be
an interesting election.
Two term mayor Ron Ciancio will not be
seeking a third term, and council member
John Wells told The Island Connection he
will not be running for re-election. John
Gregg, who was first elected to council in
Left: Sydney Legacy, Open Overall Champion. Right: Angela Aung, Amateur Champion.
2013 and has served as Mayor Pro Tem since
Photo by Allen Knight
2015, says he is running for mayor. Council

Sydney Legacy wins SC Women's


member Ship Crane will be running for a
third term and council member Jeri Finke is
considering her own re-election bid, which
leaves at least two seats on council open to
Open Overall Champion new candidates.
The Island Connection asked around
and no one seemed to know why the
A N G E L A A U N G TA K E S A M AT E U R C H A M P I O N S H I P Town of Seabrook Island (TOSI) holds
its elections in years opposite their federal/
BY CLARISSA CHILDS state counterparts. Mayor Ron Ciancio
For The Island Connection didn’t think it is based on TOSI’s date of
incorporation, or an effort to focus solely on
local issues and enhance voter participation.

T
he 2nd Annual South Carolina Women's Open Overall shot 2 under par today with four birdies and two bogeys for a “I really don't know when or why we
Champion and Professional Division Champion is three day total of 212. started having [off-year] elections. The date
Sydney Legacy from Anderson, SC. In winning the For the amateurs, it was a battle coming down to the last candidates can first file and the last day
championship, Sydney also earned a sponsor exemption into holes between Savannah Hylton and Angela Aung with Hylton for filing I believe is statutory. [But] to my
a 2020 LPGA Symetra Tour Event in the Carolina's. Legacy paring the last two holes and Aung bogeying to send the South knowledge we have never had a problem
finished strong today being the only player to post an under par Carolina Women's Open Amateur Championship into a four either with getting candidates to run, or
score in the final round of the championship. Legacy posted 12 hole playoff. The first three holes of the sudden death playoff with election turn out…,” read parts of an
birdies in her three rounds to win the championship by 6 shots were text book for the amateurs with both hitting fairways and emailed response from Ciancio, echoing
over Hilton Head Island's Savannah Hylton and Bloomington, greens to par every time. comments he made earlier this year.
IN Angela Aung. Sydney Legacy came into the final round with
a 2 shot lead over Savannah Hylton and Angela Aung. Legacy Golf continues on page 5 TOSI Elections continues on page 4

Charleston Symphony Black Skimmers Alan Fleming 2019


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Kiawah Island Town Council Meeting


AUGUST 6, 2019
BY GREGG BRAGG
Lynn Pierotti The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer
publisher

R
lynn@luckydognews.com ested and ready, after a two month if the number of dwellings proposed in Agency had already approved funding
hiatus, the Town of Kiawah Island an amendment to the 2013 development for drainage improvements to mitigate
Jennifer Tuohy (TOKI) council were back at work agreement included the 21 units at flooding at route 17. The full presentation
contributing editor on August 6. July’s meeting was derailed by the Timbers, or if the count had been is available by visiting kiawahisland.org/
jennifer@luckydognews.com
Fourth of July festivities, setting the stage overlooked. The mayor responded saying wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Town-of-
for August’s four hour marathon session. the question regarding provision affecting Kiawah-Island-Main-Road-Presentation.
Mayor Craig Weaver opened proceedings parcel 13A would be addressed during pdf. More information is available at
Alejandro Ferreyros with a couple notes of gratitude. the third formal presentation scheduled mainroadcorridor.com, which will
senior graphic designer “Last week we had a… missing during citizen’s comments. be updated by the county with new
alejandro@luckydognews.com child on the island. If anyone is ever The mayor introduced Devri information as it becomes available.
[wondering] if this island has a lot of DeToma, a construction development Jim Jordan was next with a report
Lori McGee security support, is a safe island, I think with Charleston County. DeToma, on four of Kiawah’s “Keystone” species,
that event last week is a good example. We in turn, introduced Mitchell Metts of a designation which includes bobcats,
sales manager had a child that was reported missing on Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering coyotes, deer, and alligators.
lori@luckydognews.com the beach, in the water... and a 9-1-1 call to discuss the status of road improvements • The bobcat population on
came in… the Saint John’s Fire District, on Johns Island. Metts said there would Kiawah is down, said Jordan. He
beach patrol, the coast guard, the sheriff’s be a phased approach to widening the attributed the decline to loss of
Senior Staff Writer office, resort security, Charleston County whole of Main/Bohicket all the way to the habitat, human disturbance, and
Rescue, and the community association Betsy Kerrison. disease. Solutions floated include
Gregg Bragg
[all responded]. I think everyone knows Phase “A” is underway and will establishing a new bobcat habitat,
the child was found in a couple hours, ultimately widen Main Rd. from Bees and preserving the habitat they
Contributors unharmed, at the Sanctuary… Just the Ferry to the intersection of River/Chisolm. still have.
Clarissa Childs fantastic response from all those entities… Metts thinks any remaining hurdles will • The coyote population is also
Dale Leibach I just wanted to thank them, and all those be resolved and final construction will down, but Jordan attributed the
Sharon Peck individuals,” said Weaver. He used the start in 2022. dip to a normal function of coyote
incident to highlight calling 9-1-1 as the Phase “B” [From River/Chisolm to colonization. He speculated that a
Henry Lowndes, Jr correct response in an emergency.
Maggie Brown Maybank] is on hold and may not be small number of the canines have
Weaver was also pleased to report; there necessary pending resolution of debates on staked out Kiawah for their own,
have been no complaints from residents I526. However, he did say improvements which serves to protect the island
of Inlet Cove or Sparrow Pond following to the Maybank intersection we moving from invasions like the one in
efforts to resolve traffic problems along ahead. 2012-2013.
Beachwalker Dr. He concluded with Phase “C” from Maybank to the Betsy • The deer population is up to no
a note of guarded humor. He cited an Kerrison was broached with a measure one’s surprise. Jordan recalled the
article which praised Kiawah as a “must of caution. “The OAKS are off limits,” successful effort at fertility control
visit” destination for Lowcountry tourists. said Metts as he floated several proposals in 2003, but seemed to recommend
Weaver grinned as he cited the article’s in the works. Options include the Cross shooting any excess population, if
claim security would wave you right Island Parkway. nothing else changes.
through the gate. He then opened the first
Metts presentation was very • Alligator numbers are stable,
installment of citizen’s comments.
thorough and reflected some of the according to Jordan, in part,
Kiawah resident Wendy Kulick was thought processes brought to bear on because of routine culling.
also feeling grateful, and publicly thanked the project. The long list of alternatives Jordan ended his presentation with
the many contributors to the annual Mt. considered for Phase “A” are included the caution that automated mosquito
Zion Elementary school supply drive. as an example. Asked about the impact misting systems were harming the island.
“I know that both the teachers and the of the delays and bottlenecks created by Regulations to eliminate their use by the
students are extremely appreciative,” she the piecemeal approach, DeToma said community association in 2008 are not
said. the Federal Emergency Management being enforced and the systems continue
Kiawah resident Andy Capelli asked

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to proliferate. Jordan’s concern is based on uploads/2019/05/Draft-Town-Single-use-
the fact the misters kill EVEYTHING, Plastic-Ordinance1.pdf.
not just mosquitos, and domino’s its way Council turned their attention to a
up the food chain. request for “speed tables” on Beachwalker
The final presentation was made drive. Think speed bumps only bigger
by Mark Premar, on behalf of Kiawah and broader across the top, so you have
Partners (KP). He/they asked council for to step up slowly onto the table before
an increase in the number of dwelling slowly stepping down on the far side…
units per building [from 7 to 20] on parcel or risk damaging your undercarriage.
13A [including Timbers]. KP proffered TOKI didn’t seem to have an appetite for
limiting the request to this parcel only, either the $5,000 it would take to study
limiting the height of the buildings, a the issue, or the $5,000 it would cost to
better use of critical land, and a reduced install the solution. A recent, un-related
density over what is technically allowed traffic study along Beachwalker suggested
by the 2013 development agreement with there was little speeding to speak of.
TOKI. Council voted unanimously in Ordinance 2019-05 will ban drones
support of the update. and model aircraft from Kiawah for the
The first reading of ordinance 2019-06 sake of privacy. The measure passed its
was the first business item of the day. first reading unanimously.
The reading was combined with a public Wendy Kulick kicked off the second
hearing of the measure is a move to add round of citizen’s comments by asking
the town’s Sea Level Rise Adaptation council if residents would be able to
Report to TOKI’s comprehensive plan. comment on changes being considered
And received unanimous support. that will effect rentals on the Island.
Council turned to consider their Weaver said he expects a first reading of an
plastics ordinance. TOKI has attempted ordinance that will affect change in short
to engage local media, but hasn’t term rentals on Kiawah to the September
necessarily found the exposure they hoped TOKI meeting.
for, apart from the Island Connection [See TOKI adjourned for an hour long
this issue for a re-print of their previous executive session to discuss; An Economic
submission [“Ordinance 2019-03 will… Development Project going in adjacent
prohibit single-use plastic bags, plastic to town hall. No other information is
straws, and polystyrene/foam products… currently available. TOKI didn’t make any
The recently enacted Kiawah ordinance decisions or take any votes during or after
goes into effect on September 8, and most executive session. There being no further
closely parallels the language adopted business, the meeting was adjourned.
by Charleston County, but additionally
regulates the use of these products on
our beach…”]. Details are available by
visiting kiawahisland.org/wp-content/

Tid e Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide


Aug 16 9:54am/10:18pm 3:43am/3:51pm
Aug 17 10:50am/11:10pm 4:33am/4:46pm
Aug 18 11:47am 5:24am/5:42pm
Aug 19 12:02am/12:44pm 6:14am/6:40pm
Aug 20 12:55am/1:43pm 7:07am/7:40pm
Aug 21 1:50am/2:42pm 8:00am/8:42pm
Aug 22 2:46am/3:41pm 8:56am/9:43pm
Aug 23 3:42am/4:38pm 9:53am/10:43pm
Aug 24 4:39am/5:33pm 10:49am/11:40pm
Aug 25 5:34am/6:25pm 11:43am
Aug 26 6:26am/7:13pm 12:32am/12:33pm
Aug 27 7:15am/7:58pm 1:20am/1:20pm
Aug 28 8:01am/8:39pm 2:04am/2:04pm
Aug 29 8:44am/9:19pm 2:45am/2:46pm

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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a genetic disposition to volunteer means
TOSI Elections continues from cover there should be plenty of candidates to
“We often hear Seabrook referred to, choose from. There’s no way to know
particularly in relation to Kiawah, that the rest of the candidates until early
we are more of a community. I think September, but the Island Connection
that is true. I think that you probably will follow up with each of them.
assumed that every day. Not necessarily General information on local elections
in terms of a conglomeration, a lot of is available by visiting charlestoncounty.
people, buildings, and infrastructure, but or g /d e p a r t m e nt s / b e v r/f i le s /2 019 -
rather the chemistry... The way that we elections/Town%20of%20Seabrook%20
volunteer. I have never seen a community November%205%202019.
that is so active, that is so willing to share Candidates who wish to amplify their
its time and efforts for the prosperity of message’s reach may want to consider
[the] community. We have a remarkable advertising in the Island Connection
talent pool,” said Seabrook mayor Ron at reduced “political” rates. Interested
Ciancio [during the Neighbor Helping candidates are asked to contact publisher
Neighbor meeting last April]. Lynn Pierotti by sending an email to
The Lake House polling station should lynn@luckydognews.com or by calling
be a busy place on Tuesday, November 5th 843.886.6397. Thanks, and good luck.
from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Open seats and

Left: Rosie Jones, Senior Division Professional Champion. Right: Natalie Huff, Senior Division Amateur Champion. Photos by Allen Knight.
left hers a tad short, resulting in Aung securing the win. Aung Island Club member Anne Smith who was instrumental
Golf continues from cover currently resides in Bloomington, IN but is the first female in bring the event to Seabrook Island. Anne passed
The final hole playoff on 17 was a little more exciting. Both golfer out of Burma to compete on the international stage. suddenly this year and is forever a staple in the South
hitting a 3 wood off the tee, Hylton turned hers over a little too Congrats Angela! Carolina Women's Open. Making a move to claim 2nd
much giving her a side hill lie next to the No Play Zone on the The Senior Division Professional and Amateur place in the Professional Division was Anne Marie Palli
left. Aung pushed hers a little right staying in bounds by a few Championships provided another great day on the links from Arizona posting an 82-75=157 and Sally Austin
yards and getting blocked out of the green requiring a punch with a slight breeze, sunny skies, and damp air. Starting placing 3rd with a two day total 159.
out to the center of the fairway. Hylton hit her approach shot a the day with an eleven shot lead over fellow professional The Senior Women's Amateur Champion is Elgin's
little heavy leaving it short of the green. Aung proceeded to hit Sally Austin from Southern Pines, NC, Jones continued Natalie Huff firing a 81-79= 160 to win by 6 shots over
her approach shot about 25' below the pin while Hylton's chip to pull away from the field carding 9 birdies and only 4 last year’s champion Lea Anne Brown. Coming in third
came off the club face a little hot leaving her a 20' above the bogeys over two days for a 69-70=139. Jones, claiming was Leigh Coulter shooting ad 85-82=167. Great job
pin. Aung hit first, draining the putt to save par and Hylton back-to-back titles, dedicated this win to Seabrook ladies!
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SIRE donates beach wheelchairs

They are available to our residents and guests, free of charge, on a first-come first-serve basis, and are
located midway on Boardwalk #1 by the accessible parking area. Special thanks to Molly Burkart of Seabrook
Island Real Estate for taking the lead on this awesome initiative. Everyone deserves a day at the beach!
August 16, 2019 7
arts & events arts & events

Town of Seabrook Island Seabrook Artist Guild


to sponsor Charleston Show and Sale
Symphony Orchestra ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR
ST JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL
performance on Sept. 22 BY SHARON PECK
For The Island Connection
STAFF REPORT

O
The Island Connection n Saturday September 1, from For more information on the Seabrook
11am to 4 pm, the Seabrook Island Artist Guild, its workshops, classes,
Island Artist Guild will hold and guest artists’ demonstrations, please visit

T
he Town of Seabrook Island its annual fund raiser to support the art seabrookislandartistguild.com
is pleased to announce that it program at St. Johns High School. The
will again sponsor a musical show will be held “On the Green” at
performance by the Charleston Symphony Kiawah Freshfields Village. Seabrook
Orchestra on Sun. September 22nd at artists and photographers will exhibit
4:00 pm. The performance will take place their art and demonstrate their painting
on the Lake House lawn, located at 2319 talents throughout the day.
Seabrook Island Road. Artists will donate 10% of their sale
The 47-piece Orchestra will be under proceeds to the St Johns High School
the direction of Ken Lam, who will art program. In addition, we will accept
conduct the Masterworks portion of Charleston Symphony Core Musicians. any cash donations to support this very
the program, and Yuriy Bekker, who worthy cause. The Guild’s donations has
encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs
will conduct the POPS. The program allowed art students at St Johns to increase
or blankets. Please note that parking at the
will feature a wide range of outstanding their breadth and depth of experiences
Lake House will be limited, so carpooling
music, including pieces written by in painting, drawing, printmaking and
and alternate modes of transportation,
Beethoven, Dvorak and Strauss, as well ceramic techniques.
such as walking, biking and LSV's, are
as more contemporary music such as We invite everyone to view beautiful
recommended.
the Fiddler on the Roof Medley. Those paintings and stunning photography,
of you who were able to join us for the In the event of rain, the performance
will take place at the Holy Spirit Catholic meet our artists, watch them create their
Orchestra's concert on Seabrook Island in unique pieces, and be a part of helping
2017 will appreciate what an exciting and Church, which is located at 3871 Betsy
Kerrison Parkway on Johns Island. local students experience artistic creation
entertaining program this will be! through their school program.
The event is free and attendees are
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wildlife

Black skimmers and other nesting


shorebirds need your help
BY SCDNR
For The Island Connection

T
he S.C. Department of Natural Resources avian
biologists would like to remind residents and
visitors to coastal South Carolina, if you are
boating to a barrier island in the next few weeks, please
take care not to cause birds at the water’s edge to fly. Give
them space!
This time of year, most eggs have hatched and young
seabirds are being fed by their parents on the beach and
stretching their wings to prepare for their first flight.
Black Skimmers nest later than the other seabirds and
still have eggs and chicks that can’t fly. Black Skimmers,
an elegant seabird, get their name from their unusual
foraging behavior and coloration. Skimmer’s long wings
are black above, and they use their bicolored orange and
black bill to skim the surface of the water for fish and
shrimp.
You may see skimmers resting on the beach with their
head and bill on the sand, to stay cool. Black skimmers
nest on islands, shell rakes and remote beaches that have Black skimmer.
little vegetation. They lay their eggs directly on the sand
during the hot summer months from May to July. SCDNR necessary to temporarily close areas to people and boats There are many other records from coastal areas during
coastal bird staff survey the entire South Carolina coast until the skimmers finish nesting. the 1800s of skimmer colonies totaling 10,000 pairs.
via a small plane to locate and count nesting colonies of Black Skimmers are extremely sensitive and will This year we counted 881 skimmer nests, just a fraction
seabirds such as Black Skimmers. This year they nested abandon their nesting effort when too much disturbance of what our coast once had. Cape Romain NWR had
on islands in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, occurs. Black Skimmers are in decline and of high 63% of the state’s total nests and was the only region in
Shutes Folly and Deveaux Bank Seabird Sanctuary. Nests conservation concern. In many states they are listed as the state to have successful nesting. We were excited to
are counted during peak incubation periods to track endangered. John James Audubon, a famous ornithologist see young birds almost flighted last week on Cape Island,
population levels. Black Skimmers may nest in the same and artist, recorded a colony of 20,000 skimmer nests a barrier island in the north part of Cape Romain NWR.
areas that people wish to use for recreation, thus it may be in the Cape Romain region of South Carolina in 1844. Thanks to management of the colonies and boater’s
compliance this success gives hope for the species!
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2019 Alan Fleming Tournament gearing up


for October on Seabrook Island
R E G I S T R A T I O N N O W O P E N U N T I L S E P T. 1 6

Photo by Gary Bowers.


BY DALE LEIBACH
For The Island Connection

T
he 2019 Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament moves Cat Russo, Fleming Chair for 2019, noted that the She noted that the tournament registration began
into high gear with planning for the competition tournament is highly ranked and a favorite for players. on Monday, August 5th. To register for this year’s
and surrounding events in the October 2-6 She said, “The tournament attracts roughly 250 players tournament visitusta.com. The tournament ID is
tournament. The tournament was named the South from 20 states. The Seabrook Island Racquet Club is 700053169.
Carolina Adult Tournament of the Year by players and world class and with its plentiful clay courts is a popular
For more information on the tournament visit
that designation is the result of efforts by volunteers, draw for players.”
AlanFlemingTournament.net.
tournament sponsors and staff.
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O
ur pets are important members of a hotel that allows pets. If you plan to stay
our families. Just like all members with family members or friends, be sure
of a family, it is important to they can accommodate pets.
include them in our disaster preparation Some counties are planning temporary
plans. The likelihood of a pet surviving a emergency animal shelter facilities, but
disaster depends largely on the planning not all are in place and should only be
done before a disaster occurs. The used as a last resort. Call your local
following steps will help to ensure you emergency management office, animal
and your pets are ready if a disaster were shelter or veterinarian to get advice and
to strike. information on boarding your pet. Many
Assemble an animal emergency supply of these facilities require your pet’s medical
kit in the event you have to evacuate your records. Make sure all vaccinations are
home for an emergency. This kit should current.
contain: Contact your county emergency
• Water. At least three days of water manager if they need to be aware of
specifically for your pets; special needs you may have, such as
• Food. Three days of food in an assistance with evacuation if you possess a
airtight, waterproof container; guide dog or other service animal. Service
• Medications; animals are allowed on all means of public
transportation and in all human shelters.
• Pet first aid kit. Talk to your
veterinarian about what is If you must leave your pet at home,
most appropriate for your pet’s provide access to someone in advance so
emergency medical needs; they can check in. Choose and use an ID
method for each animal- micro-chipping,
• Collar with ID tag, harness or
ID tags on collar, photos of you with your
leash;
animal. This is extremely important if your
• Crate or other pet carrier; animals become lost. Confine your pet to
• Sanitation materials to provide for a safe area inside -- NEVER leave your pet
your pet’s sanitation needs- litter chained outside! Leave them loose inside
box, newspapers, paper towels, your home with food and plenty of water.
garbage bags; Remove the toilet tank lid, raise the seat
• A picture of you and your pet and brace the bathroom door open so
together in case you should be they can drink. Place a notice outside in a
map src: scopportunityzone.com separated from your pet during an visible area, advising what pets are in the
emergency; and house and where they are located. Provide
• Familiar items like toys or treats a phone number where you or a contact
that may help reduce stress for can be reached as well as the name and
your pet. number of your veterinarian.
If you have to evacuate from your The South Carolina Emergency
home, take your pet with you – you are Management Division leads the state
responsible for the care of your pet! Most emergency management program by
emergency shelters will not accept pets supporting local authorities to minimize
(with the exception of service animals) due the loss of life and property from all-hazard
to health reasons. Know which hotels in events. Learn more at scemd.org.
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Preparing for hurricane season inside


a retirement community
BY MAGGIE BROWN
For The Island Connection

I
n Charleston, hurricane season feels year, a packing and organization plan are key to a successful and safe evacuation
just as normal as the other four seasons ready to go, as well as activities calendars for everyone involved,” said Sarah Tipton,
but is just as unpredictable as the rest of and programs planned to reduce stress Vice President and COO of Bishop
South Carolina’s weather. Here at Bishop and anxiety among residents once they Gadsden. “Our staff works tirelessly
Gadsden, hurricane season is nothing have reached the relocation site. Having to ensure the safety and comfort of our
to take lightly. With approximately an evacuation site set in place before the residents during stressful times, such
520 residents under our roof and 443 threat of a hurricane allows for residents as this, as well as our relocation sites.
staff members, it means a lot of moving to be aware of where they will be going Keeping the conversation of hurricane
parts, but also many helping hands. before a storm and gives the evacuation preparedness going and implementing
Each year, Bishop Gadsden develops a site time to build its own preparedness drills throughout the year allows us to
thorough hurricane preparedness plan plan. continue to improve our process and have
that includes communication, shelter-in- When Hurricane Florence struck the an effective plan when (and if) the time
place, and evacuation strategies. The first Carolina coast in September 2018, the comes.”
steps to take in hurricane preparedness Bishop Gadsden hurricane preparedness Hurricane preparedness is a year-long
is understanding the bandwidth of your plan was fully put into action with Kanuga process and is in continual development.
team, the intensity of the storm and Conferences, Inc. in Hendersonville, NC, Each team member plays a role in the
the complexity of relocating hundreds required to take into consideration during
preparedness planning. as the evacuation site. For residents who process and is well aware and prepared
of residents and staff in the event of required a higher level of care, seven for when a disaster may strike. Constant
a hurricane. Evacuating an entire The preparedness planning enlists ambulances transferred residents to LMC communication between staff and
retirement community is a much different directors of all departments and C-level Extended Care in Lexington, SC. While residents is imperative and helps make
task than evacuating a home. One must management. This group of staff builds the overall preparation takes months of preparedness and evacuation efforts a
consider a location for residents and the an effective communication plan for planning, the final preparation process success.
team members who care for them. Also, residents in each level of care, staff, began 72 hours before residents evacuating
and family members of residents. Each Bishop Gadsden prays for a quiet
there is a heightened need for medical to ensure all aspects of the evacuation season for not only our coastlines, but
assistance as residents navigate unfamiliar level of care at Bishop Gadsden has plan were appropriately executed, any
its specific communication plan that all potentially affected communities, but
accommodations. Our staff is trained to extra food and supplies were arranged for should a storm set their sights on the
care for vulnerable individuals without requires different levels of involvement for delivery and confirming all residents and
residents. Charleston area, our team, and partners,
immediate family nearby for emotional staff involved were prepared. will be ready to respond.
support. These are a few of the many Preparation for a full evacuation also “Extensive planning and preparation
essential aspects Bishop Gadsden is involves hands-on drills throughout the
August 21 Island Connection Calendar November 17
ONGOING products, delicious treats, fresh seafood WHAT: Starlight Cinema WHEN: 9-11 a.m. WHERE: Johns Island County Park - Cooper River Room The 47-piece Orchestra will be under the renowned instructors, contests and a
WHAT: Black Refractions: Highlights and Lowcountry crafts. Or come hungry WHERE: Freshfields Village MORE INFO: This free event will feature Mullet Hall WHEN: 7 p.m. direction of Ken Lam, who will conduct Merchant Mall with the latest machines,
from The Studio Museum in Harlem and enjoy BBQ, take-away dinners, sweets WHEN: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m MORE INFO: The event will feature a the Masterworks portion of the program, fabrics and tools for quilters of every skill
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art and more. MORE INFO: Join us for a movie any other cool cars. Coffee and other MORE INFO: Mullet Hall Equestrian silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an and Yuriy Bekker, who will conduct level. americanquilter.com
WHEN: May 24-Aug. 18 under the stars each Wednesday night refreshments available for purchase by Java Center at Johns Island County Park open bar with a signature prom cocktail the POPS. In the event of rain, the
MORE INFO: The only Southern WHAT: Charleston Coastal Choir through Aug. 15. The free, outdoor movie Java Coffee House. If you have any specific hosts horse shows year round that are and dance contests for songs from the performance will take place at the Holy
venue selected to host the first traveling WHERE: Church of Our Savior series will feature recent hits and classic questions about the event, please contact open to the public for spectating. Events 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Tickets are $65 Spirit Catholic Church, located at 3871
exhibition highlighting the full breadth WHEN: 1 p.m. favorite family-friendly movies. Guests Bruce Stemerman at bstemerman@gmail. include Hunter, Jumper, and Open shows per person if purchased on or before Aug. Betsy Kerrison Parkway on Johns Island.
of The Studio Museum in Harlem’s MORE INFO: Local, mixed community are encouraged to bring beach chairs and com. consisting of Hunter, Equitation, and 16 and $75 after and may be purchased
permanent collection. Exhibition includes chorus, open for membership. Season runs blankets. Western. Spectators are invited to enjoy the online at RespiteCareCharleston.org.
works by Jacob Lawrence, Romare October through March. For information WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 shows for free ccprc.com. Proceeds from the event will support
Bearden, David Hammons, Fred Wilson, contact Director of Music, Van McCollum Thursdays Respite Care Charleston’s day programs,
Kerry James Marshall, Titus Kaphar, at 404.401.0678 or vanmccollum@ WHAT: Live Music at The Andell Inn WHAT: Seabrook Island Grief Support SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 support groups and other services for those
Kehinde Wiley and Lorna Simpson. bellsouth.net. WHERE: The Andell Inn Hotel, Group living with Alzheimer’s disease and other
Black Refractions is a once-in-a-lifetime Freshfields Village WHERE: Eagle’s Nest Studio at The Lake WHAT: An Evening of Worship forms of dementia in Charleston County.
opportunity to share these incredible works Tuesdays WHEN: 6-8 p.m. House Featuring JEKAYLN CARR
of art with the Charleston community. For WHAT: Kick-it at Bohicket MORE INFO: Relax with cool jazz WHEN: 7 pm WHERE: New Bethlehem Baptist Church SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
information visit GibbesMuseum.org. WHERE: Bohicket Marina every Thursday evening in the lounge of MORE INFO: New members are always WHEN: 3:00 – 7:30 p.m TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. the Andell Inn Hotel. Drinks and food welcome to join. Participants in the group MORE INFO: The Inspired Commission WHAT: Sea Island Show Series
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out MORE INFO: Face painting, a balloon available. No cover charge. 843.793.6050. include but are not limited to those who is privileged to be hosting an evening with WHERE: Mullet Hall Equestrian Center WHAT: Columbia City Ballet presents
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront artist, DJ and sand art bracelets. Co- AndellInn.com. have lost a spouse as well as those who have the Youth. The Lord has laid it upon our WHEN: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. WEDS., SEPTEMBER 25 DRACULA
properties sponsored by The Town of Seabrook Island lost a child. For more information, please hearts to compel the next generations to MORE INFO: Mullet Hall Equestrian WHERE: East Beach Conference Center
& Bohicket Merchants Association. For Thursdays & Sundays contact Mary Fleck at marybfleck@gmail. return to that glorious place in which we Center at Johns Island County Park hosts WHAT: Piano Bar Series - The Joy WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m.
questions call Todd at 248.719.0076. WHAT: Live Music com. call the church. newbethlehembc.org horse shows year round that are open to the Project MORE INFO: Ticket release 10/8. $10 per
MORE INFO: US Fish and Wildlife
WHERE: 48 A Wine Bar public for spectating. Spectators are invited WHERE: The Sandcastle ticket.
Service discourages the use of outdoor
WHAT: Wine Tasting WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 to enjoy the shows for free. ccprc.com WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
lights when not required, in order to
WHERE: FortyEight Wine Bar and MORE INFO: Featuring 48 wines MORE INFO: No charge. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
protect nesting sea turtles. When on the
Kitchen by the glass every day. For details visit WHAT: Volunteer Orientation and WHAT: Dave Koz and Friends
beach at dark, use red filters on flashlights.
Artificial light such as flashlights without WHEN: 6 p.m. FortyEightWineBar.com. Sidewalker Training WHERE: Lowcountry Jazz Friends WEDS., SEPTEMBER 25–27 WHAT: Steeplechase of Charleston
MORE INFO: The tastings usually feature WHERE: Charleston Area Therapeutic WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Stono Ferry
filters are prohibited on the beach at night. WHAT: American Quilter’s Society
2-4 bottles of wine last until those bottles Fridays Riding MORE INFO: Building on the massive WHEN: TBD
This includes flashlights on phones as well. QuiltWeek
run out. Donations are accepted and all WHAT: Acrylic Painting and Pottery WHEN: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. success of their Summer Horns projects, MORE INFO: This quintessential
MORE INFO: This is an in-depth Dave Koz And Friends are returning to WHERE: Charleston Area Convention Southern event will deliver experiential fun
Mondays proceeds go to Lowcountry Food Bank, a WHERE: The Frog Gallery
training that will teach participants the road with the brass-fueled, feel-good Center with horse races, tailgating, high fashion
WHAT: Farmer’s Market non-profit that feeds families in need with WHEN: 10-noon WHEN: TBD
warm healthy meals. MORE INFO: Beginner to intermediate everything they need to know to volunteer tour of the summer. Joining GRAMMY®- and local vendors and music – fit for all
WHERE: Freshfields Village MORE INFO: Each AQS QuiltWeek
classes include individual instruction in in CATR’s therapeutic riding programs. nominated saxophonist Dave Koz will ages. To learn more and to purchase
WHEN: 4 - 8 p.m. show features a variety of programming
First and Third drawing, composition and color. Students This year, we have expanded the training be Gerald Albright (saxophone), Rick tickets, visit steeplechaseofcharleston.com.
MORE INFO: Shop locally grown including special exhibitions, workshops by
Tuesdays can work in clay on the wheel or use the to include important horse care techniques Braun (trumpet), Kenny Lattimore
organic produce along with specialty food
WHAT: The Charleston County Public slab method to create. Techniques on and student disability education. Please (vocals), Aubrey Logan (trombone and
Library Bookmobile glazing will be taught and projects will be spread the word and help us recruit more vocals) and Adam Hawley (guitarist).
volunteers! Contact Kenna Brookshire lowcountryjazzfest.com
WHERE: Parking lot behind Hege’s fired off site. $40 per person and includes
at volunteers@catr-program.org for more SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
WHEN: 10-11 a.m. all materials. Contact Donna Horack
MORE INFO: Bookmobile is back the 843.343.4170 to reserve space. information or to register. WHAT: Annual Fundraiser for St. Johns WHAT: Matthew Manwarren
first and third Tuesdays of the month. The High School WHERE: Church of Our Savior Church
schedule for the summer is July 17, August Saturdays WHAT: 2019 Grape Stomp Festival WHERE: On The Green at Freshfields WHEN: 4 p.m.
7 & 21. WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market WHERE: Deep Water Vineyard Village MORE INFO: Piano concert. No charge.
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate campus, WHEN: 10:00 a.m. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket release for Kiawah: 8/27. Ticket
Wednesdays 2024 Academy Rd. MORE INFO: The 2019 Stomp Festival MORE INFO: Artists will donate 10% of release public: 8/30.
WHAT: Kids Fish WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. promises to be THE event of the year at their sale proceeds to the St. Johns High
WHERE: Bohicket Marina MORE INFO: Local farmers, vendors Deep Water Vineyard. We’ll have our School art program. Cash donations will SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
WHEN: Check-in at 8:30 a.m., Fishing and artisans, live music, food trucks. new sparkling wine as well as our ever- also be accepted.
from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Charleston’s only year-round market. popular strawberry wine “Have a Ball, WHAT: Charleston Symphony
MORE INFO: For ages 4-14. Cost is $7.00- JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com. Lucille”while it lasts. deepwatervineyard. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Orchestra
includes bait, tackle, rod and reel. Check-in com. WHERE: Lake House Lawn
WHAT: “Senior Prom” Fundraiser WHEN: 4 p.m.
8:30- Fishing 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Co- Third Saturday of the to benefit alzheimer’s and dementia
sponsored by The Town of Seabrook Island Month SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 & 25 MORE INFO: The Town of Seabrook
services Island will sponsor a musical performance
& Bohicket Merchants Association. For WHAT: Sea Islands Cars & Coffee WHAT: Progressive Show Jumping WHERE: Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Park’s
questions call Todd at 248.719.0076. WHERE: Freshfields Village, Kiawah by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
August 16, 2019 15
Hurricane Preparedness 2019

Flood insurance and hurricane damage


BY HENRY LOWNDES, JR
For The Island Connection

policy provide for damages below the first floor of an


elevated home?
Under the Coverage A Building Property section,
certain items in a building enclosure below the lowest
elevated floor of a POST Firm dwelling (a home built
after about 1974) in an A or V flood zone are covered.
These include drywall in a basement, elevators, fuel
tanks, water heaters, stairways attached to the building,
and other such items as described on page 4 of 26 of the
Dwelling Flood Policy. Your insurance agent can go over
these other items with you.
Under the Coverage B Personal Property section,
coverage is limited to certain items in a building
enclosure below the lowest elevated floor of a POST Firm
building in an A or V flood zone. These items are clothes
washers and dryers, food freezers and the food in them,
and portable or window air conditioning units. See page
5 of 26 of the Dwelling Flood Policy.
Flood policies do have a deductible that applies to
all losses. The flood policy deductible is a little unusual
in that there is a deductible for loss under the building
section and a separate deductible for loss under the
property section.
In preparing for the 2019 hurricane season, knowing
what is covered by the flood policy and what is not
covered is critical. If a hurricane is approaching, your
hurricane plan should consider moving some items that

D
are stored below the first floor into the living area of the
uring the hurricane seasons of 2016, 2017, and of the flooding include the drywall in the enclosed space house itself.
2018, many homes, particularly those on beaches, and any appliances in the enclosure, such as freezers,
had flood waters (from ocean or rivers) come into clothes dryers, clothes washer, water heaters, etc. Flood insurance is complicated and the flood insurance
the areas below the elevated floor of the dwelling. The policy is unlike any other policy! Be sure to review your
So what coverage does the FEMA flood insurance policy and consult with your insurance agent.
waters rose, then fell, leaving behind a mess. Casualties

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