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Time for Turtles

Every Easter Sunday, Night Heron Parkis bursting with pastel colors, whetherits rom the thousands o Easter Eggs

scattered on every inch o grass, or the coloruloutts that amilies don or the spring holiday.Tis Easter was no diferent; the Easter Bunnyarrived with the normal gits and eggs, excepthe had one very special git.

Mitch Felts had been planning this surpriseor a while, but he needed a little help, so he

turned to the Kiawah Island Recreation stafwhen weound out his surprise was to ask his girlriend Melanie tomarry him

And she said YES!

Luckily the Easter Bunny saved the one egg thatwould bring so much joy and emotion to not only theFelts and Lovingood amily, but to every person standingaround the Night Heron stage at that very moment. Onsuch a special day as it is, to be a part o something o thisnature was truly amazing.

PHOTOS BY RALPH SECOY

She Said Yes!Easter Excitement for Everyone Involved

PHOTO BY JAMIE ROOD

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Kiawah island Town hall21 Beachwalker DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Phone: 768-9166Fax: 768-4764

seabrooKisland Town hall2001 Seabrook Island RoadSeabrook Island, SC 29455Phone: 768-9121

Fax: 768-9830Email:[email protected]

Johns island CounCilMeetings are held at the Berkeley Electric Co-op located at3351 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113

CharlesTon CounTyCounCil4045 Bridge View Dr, N. Charleston958-4700t

CiTyof CharlesTon75 Calhoun St.724-3745

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Seabrook Town Council2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Kiawah Ways and MeansCommittee2 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

May 1

Seabrook PlanningCommission Work Session2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

May 2

Kiawah Arts Council3 p.m,Kiawah own Hall

May 6

Kiawah EnvironmentalCommittee3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

May 7

Kiawah Town Council2 p.m.

Kiawah own Hall

Mayor Lipuma called the meeting toorder and Council approved the minutesrom March 5 and the Council retreatater a ew minor wording adjustmentswere made.

Citizens CommentsResident Charles Larson addressedCouncil regarding an incident on PalmSunday, March 24. Larson called the rontgate around 7:45 a.m. because a tree wasdown on errapin Island, blocking trac.Ater missing the early service at churchbecause o the tree, Larson discovered thatthe blockage was still there three hourslater. Because o miscommunication issuesbetween the gate and central dispatch,the dispatchers were unable to locate thetree and returned to their station beoresolving the problem. My reason or beinghere is to highlight a potential saetyproblem, he said. Is it a processing issuewith North Charleston or is an issue withthe re department? I raise this issue andhope that in the uture, they are able tond errapin Island. Larson thankedCouncilman Murphy or his diligence inworking to solve the problem.

Chie Anthony Carter was present atthe meeting and said that even though911 calls are used or emergencies only,a blocked tree could potentially be anemergency situation, and help couldcome out without the lights and sirens.Carter said that several things produceda miscommunication, largely becausethe district has only been consolidatedwith St. Johns or two years. We are alllearning. Tis will help us get better, hesaid.

Marilyn Olson respectully requestedCouncil to table the rst reading o anew ordinance regarding beach walkoversto prevent KICA and the own romincurring additional expenses that wouldensue rom passing the ordinance. Sheadded that there are still many unresolvedissues regarding the ordinance. WendyKulick seconded Olsons comments, asshe commented that the issue has notbeen resolved. I would urge Council notto take action today, she said, because the

decision would aect all property ownerson the island. She also added that sheattended the Environmental Committeemeeting, and there was not a unanimityo voices.

Second Reading o Ordinance 2013 2Council approved a rst reading o theordinance, regarding changes to the ownbudget, at the March 5 Council meeting.All approved the second reading and itpassed unanimously.

Hats Of to Steve Orban!

Mayor Lipuma presented ormerMayor Steve Orban with a service plaqueto honor and commemorate his extensiveservice to the own o Kiawah Island, onCouncil and as Mayor. He has done anawul lot on behal o the own and thecitizens, Lipuma said. Orban thankedCouncil and the citizens o Kiawah,adding that he truly enjoyed his time

serving and encouraged others to do so.

Declaration or the Diamondbacks

Mayor Lipuma declared 2013 to be theYear o the Diamondback errapin onKiawah Island, in honor o the belovedturtle that has been in serious declineon the Kiawah River. Marilyn Blizard,spokesperson or the Diamondbackerrapin Working Group, accepted theaward and thanked the own and theEnvironmental Committee. It means agreat deal or the turtles who cant comeup here and speak or themselves, shesaid.

Planning Commission Appointment

Council unanimously approvedappointed Daniel Prickett to serve onthe Planning Commission, in light oan opening due to the appointment oa new judge who previously served onthe commission. Councilman Patchcommented thatPrickett has a degreein architecture,which would be very

benecial to the committee.

Change o Date or CommunicationsCommittee

Due to scheduling conficts, theCommunications Committee Meetingwill now meet on the second uesday o

each month, at 3 p.m.

Environmental Committee Concerns

Mayor Lipuma inormed those inattendance that or the last three months,the Environmental Committee has beenworking on a series o ordinances regardingglass on the beach, pets on the beach, anddunes walkover. Tough the own is notrequired to have public hearing beorepassing any ordinances, two meetingswill be held on uesday, April 30 at 10a.m. and Wednesday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m.in order to address the public with anyquestions or concerns.

Glass on the Beach

Environmental Committee ChairJohn Labriola said that the Committeerecommended an amendment to the glasson the beach ordinance, which wouldallow glass on the beach or organizedevents by permit only. Te own wouldrequire pre-inspection, and such glass canonly be used or beverages. Te permitee would be nonreundable. All were inavor.

Control o Pets on the Beach

Tose in attendance and the Councilwere provided with a map that showsvarious locations on the beach, and therequirements regarding leashes or eacharea. Te Environmental Committee

recommended amending the current dogleash law to extend into the areas on thebeach labeled as critical habitat. Tis

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would prevent dogs rom entering ontocritical habitat or critical bird habitats onboth ends o the beach. All were in avor.

Dunes Walkovers

Te proposed amendment to thedunes walkover ordinance has garneredmuch concern and debate among

Council, Environmental Committeemembers, and the general public. Teintent o the amended ordinance,

which was recommended or approvalby the Environmental Committee, isto modiy the current ordinance sothe own will ollow DHEC OCRMenorcement guidelines, which woulddierentiate between community andprivate walkovers. Tis would mean thatcurrent beach walkovers that are short othe dunes would be grandathered in,allowing beachgoers to walk throughdunes seaward o the walkover, priorto the establishment o vegetation. Teamendment would also require uture

walkovers to be in compliance at thetime o construction, and to remain incompliance unless they extend more than15 eet onto the beach. Furthermore, theamendment would require walkoversdesigned or public access to extend overthe dunes, and make them subject toadditional regulation and inspection everyfve years.

Labriola stressed that even with theapproval o the frst reading, it does notlock the amendments into place. Itsimportant that the Council understand

we [the Environmental Committee] were

not unanimous with this ordinance

Council approved the frst reading othe ordinance, and encouraged the publicto get involved on the issue and attend thepublic hearing.

Te rouble with the allow ree

Te own invested $29,000 tocomplete the Invasive Plant study. Testudy identifed tallow trees as a signifcant

problem on the island, which needsto be eradicated. Te EnvironmentalCommittee recommended a phasedprogram whereby the frst phase wouldtreat 130 acres where tallow trees arelocated. Te cost o the frst phase will bearound $28,000. Te own will supply60 percent o the expenses and work

with other Island entities, such as KICA,the Resort, the Conservancy, and theDevelopment Partners, to come up withthe remaining 40 percent. All were inavor. reatment will begin in the all.

Ways and Means

Councilman Labriola commented thatthe own continues to react positively tothe budget.

Environmental Committee

Te Environmental Committee hastwo approaching meetings in April andMay. Labriola suggested an expert comein and report on the issue o dunes, withrespect to the walkover ordinance.

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Be Red Cross

Ready For

Disaster

Te Red Cross has partnered with KICAto help prepare members or disasters

such as tornadoes, oods and hurricanes.Please join us or this complimentary30-minute presentation on Monday, April29, that will include: Food and Waterin an Emergency, Evacuation Planning,Sheltering in Place and Preparedness orPeople with Disabilities. Tis class willbe taught by island residents and RedCross volunteers, Bruce Newton and JudySperling-Newton.

At th is class you will also be providedwith inormation concerning the K ICAspartnership in the Red Cross VolunteerPartnership Program, Ready When theime Comes. Trough this partnership,the Red Cross has trained over 30 KICA

sta and members to assist the Red Crossin the event o a large-scale disaster.I you are interested in learning moreabout this valuable program to help ourneighbors when disaster strikes, pleaseattend the presentation. Open to residentso Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island.Presentations began at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.Please register by contacting memberservices at [email protected] 768-3875.

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Arts Counci l

Councilwoman Johnson reported that the Arts Councilwill host a Piccolo Spoleto preview event on May 5. Teseason is wrapping up, and the Committee is preparing orthe 2013-2014 season.

Communications

Councilwoman Johnson also stated that theCommunications Committee is reviewing website designs

or the new site.Administrators Report

Administrator Rucker commented that Comcast hasound a suitable solution or bringing services to the Preserveand hope to begin instillation in June with no cost to theresidents other than typical instillation ees.

wo bidding projects are out or the own, regarding thereplacement o the roo and gutter.

Rucker added that the sta has been working diligentlyon the 2014 annual budget. Department requests are comingin and the budget is being amended and fne-tuned.

Rucker stated that the own completed a Code Red testcall to the CER team with an 81 percent success rate.

Te own is working on planning spring events, such a s avolunteer and employee appreciation luncheon, and Disaster

Awareness Day. Disaster Awareness Day will be at the River

Course on June 13.Te own o Kiawah Island won the 2013 MunicipalAchievement Award in the category o Public Works andwill receive a winners trophy and plaque on beha l o theMunicipal Association o South Carolina. I am quitepleased to bring home this award, Rucker said.

Mayors Report

Mayor Lipuma commented that Kiawahs beach is aliveand healthy. He said that there has been concern in recent

weeks regarding the impact o Folly Beach on KiawahIsland. No impact is expected, he said.

Correspondences

Te own received a letter rom the Charleston SymphonyOrchestra requesting a donation o $50,000. Mayor Lipumasaid the item will be discussed at the next Ways & Meanscommittee meeting.

Te own also received numerous letters compliment theevents and programs sponsored by the Arts Council.

Citizens Comments

Former Mayor Steve Orban was in attendance at themeeting, and commented on behal o the glass on the

beach ordinance. Orban expressed concern regarding thoseindividuals who wanted to enjoy a bottle o wine on thebeach. I think you should look at this beore you come tofnalization, he said. Orban also commented on fres onKiawah. Last all, two fres occurred on the island one onSalt Cedar and one on Eugenia, each o which took town theresidence. Orban wanted the fre department and Councilto ollow up with the orensic work that was gathered romthe fres. Lastly, Orban suggested that the own implementa permit process or people or individuals working on theparkway.

Te next Kiawah Council meeting will be on uesday, May7, at 2 p.m. in the Kiawah own Hall.


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he St. Johns Fire District Commission has narrowedthe search and selection to our nalists who will bein the St. Johns area today to continue in the process.

Te Commission has been working on an executive searchwith Emergency Services Consulting International sine theresignation o ormer Chie Karl Ristow In December 2012.Ristow, who served as chie or 15 years, relocated to theMaryland area. Deputy Chie Jackie Stanley has been servingas the Interim Chie.

Te initial recruitment attracted 51 applicants.

Te our nalists participated in a Meet and Greet that wasopen to the public rom 5 p.m. 7 p.m., on Tursday April 18at the Hilton Garden Inn

oday, the candidates will participate in interviews withthe nine member St. Johns Fire Commission.

Te our nalists are:

Bruce Faust - Deputy Chie/Fire Marshal, Washington,DC. Deputy Chie Faust is a 25 year veteran o the WashingtonDC Fire and EMS department. He holds Associates andBachelors degrees in Fire Science Administration.

Philip Myer Former chie at Fauquier County (VA) reRescue and Emergency Management; currently is consultingin the Homeland Security area. Myer holds a Bachelorsdegree in Fire Science.

Mark Schrade Chie o St. Andrews Fire and RescueDistrict. Prior to St. Andrews, Schrade has chie experiencein Ohio. He holds a Bachelors degree in Business

Administration.

Colleen Walz Deputy Chie, Pittsburg, PA FireDepartment. She has been with Pittsburg or over 25 years.

Walz holds a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree inLeadership and Disater Preparedness.

Te successul candidate will also have to successullycomplete a background inquiry and physical/medicalexamination.

For more information, contact the St. Johns Fire DistrictHeadquarters at 559-9194.

St Johns Fire District Names FourFinalist for Chiefs Position

D I S T R I C T C O N T I N U E S

S E A R C H F O R N E W C H IE F

BY BATALLIAN CHIEF J AMES GHI

he Charleston ransportationCommittee made a power-pointpreliminary and cursory presentation

about the proposed new intersection designat Main Road and Highway 17 on April 9.Molli LeMin o the County staf explained therationale, pointing out that the $3.5 millioncost would be shared $2 million rom the State(Federal Highway Saety Program) and $1.5

million rom Charleston County.

She cited as reasons and advantages: (1)Costsavings (2)Increased capacity (3)Saety and (4)Reduction o delays.

A public hearing is scheduled or May 14(probably around 6 p.m. they say a notice withmore detail will soon be published) at the C. E.

Williams Elementary School of o Highway 17east o the Main Road intersection. Concernedcitizens should plan to attend this hearing.

UpcomingMeetingTackles

SuperstreetConcerns

BY SAM REED

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Roadtrips Charleston!

Our son and his girlriend are the most activepeople I know. When they sur mountain-sized waves or catapult through the air behind

weight boards, I set tle or living v icariously, but recentlythey introduced me to one o the lowcountrys best

new adrenaline pumping adventures: the new bike trailnear Wannamaker Park in Goose Creek. Opened inMay 2012, the trail is one the areas best destination oro-road bicycling.

Its a little hard to nd since it is not in WannamakerPark at all but a mile away o o Westview Boulevard onthe Berkeley County line. Once you nd the trail thoughit is pretty well marked. Brad Phillips who designedand helped build the trail described it as being suitableor beginners but built or experienced riders. It seemsto me that the beginners would have to be reckless tenyear olds (with lots o parent-supplied saety equipment)or cautious adults. Its really a trail or seasoned riderswho relish squeezing between trees and bucking alongthe bumpy contours.

On my rst visit it took awhile to relax and gainmomentum. You need to move ast enough to ride overthe many berms and avoid the tree limbs on the narrowtrail. Branches seemed to be reaching out to snag myhandlebars. But once I overcame my trepidation andstarted going a little aster, I developed a rhythm. I keptvisualizing playing Bach on the piano as I rode, tryingto keep a steady pace, concentrating every second andusing my best coordination. Riding over the inclines, itsimportant to have your eet parallel to the ground at thecrest o the little hil ls so the pedals dont catch the groundand topple the bike. Being the lowcountry, the trail isotherwise fat but winds in loopy curves. Tere are still alot o roots to transverse since this is a new trail and I wasglad to have my trusty Schwinn with shock absorbers.Along the eight miles there a re requent opportunities toexit early and then there is Te Ridge.

Nave and unaware since this was my rst trip there,I gamely rode up the embankment to check it out butsoon realized it was beyond me. Riders have said its

like riding on a dragons back with a series o extremerises and potholes. Its trickiest eature is nicknamedTe oilet Bowl or its steep sudden inclines anddescents that require riding ast to overcome. Te hal-mile Ridge is the result o dirt let behind during theexcavation o the canal that sits beside it ready or meto all into, I imagined. Reluctantly, I walked my bikealong. O course, my son and his girlriend thought theridge was the best part!

On my second visit Wayne Miller was nishing hisride as I arrived. Its awully muddy in there today, hewarned. Lots o deer though. Wayne preers biking inMarrington Plantation where you can build up quitea lot o speed and not be as vigilant about obstacles. I

encountered the mud right away. Big swampy potholes

pock marked the trail and sucked on my shoes as Iwalked my bike past each one. Flooded expanses coveredacres o the orest but the trail was mostly passable. I triedto capture the elusive fow that experienced riders talkabout this trail possessing: a rhythmical pace as eachmove leads to the next over the rises and dips. But thepurple wisteria blossoms that had foated down to dotthe trail distracted me, their sinuous vines that snakedtowards the blue sky and the springtime bird calls in theotherwise silent orest.

Beore it gets too hot and buggy, go check out this newclose-by thrill ride. Or putthis article in your FutureAdventures File. Youhave a Future AdventuresFile dont you? Wehave all got to give huge

credit to the volunteersrom Low Country Fatire Freaks who spentthousands o hoursworking in cooperationwith Charleston CountyParks and RecreationCommission to buildthis trail rom scratchand create the berms andtwists that make the rideexciting. Teyve createdquite a joyride or us.

If You Go:

Directions and a short video: www.ccprc.com/index.aspx?nid=1532 be aware that the directions include a turnat St. James Ave. where the sign says Hwy 176 instead.

Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky DogPublishing. Each month the column presents adventurous,interesting destinations within a few hours drive of Charleston. Carol Antmans passion for outdoor and artisticexperiences has led her to exotic and nearby destinations farand wide. For more photos and links or to make comments orsuggestions, please see www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com

Fat Tire Freak-OutBY CAROL ANTMAN


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Whats Hot

Sarahs Birds

he Brown-headed Nuthatch is asmall bird (about 4.5 inches long)that is ound in the Southeastern

US year-round. Tis nuthatch speciesis almost exclusively ound in pine-dominated orests, but is sometimes seenin suburban areas where small pine standsare present. Te distinctive call o thisspecies sounds much like a dogs squeaky

toy! Te Brown-headed nuthatch oragesin pine trees or insects and spiders andalso plucks pine seeds rom cones. Someindividuals have been documented usingtools they remove small pieces o pinebark and use those pieces to pry olarger pieces o bark in their search orarthropod prey. Tey will also hide seedcaches by covering them up with pieces o

bark. Tis species is unusualnot only in its oraginghabits but also in its breedinghabits. Most breeding pairsrecruit one or more helpers, asystem known as cooperativebreeding. Te helpers assistin building the nest, eedingthe incubating emale, andeeding the young beore andater edging. Brown-headedNuthatches nest in pinesnags and usually excavatetheir own nesting cavity.Due to their nesting habitsand habitat requirements,they are threatened byhabitat loss and degradationand their numbers havedeclined signifcantly in thelast century. Luckily, eortsto help the endangeredRed-cockaded Woodpeckerhave apparently beenbenefcial the Brown-headed

Nuthatch.

Brown-headed NuthatchBY SARAH HARPER DAZTide Chart Date High Tide Low Tide

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Sprinkler systems or fre suppressionhave been around since the early1800s. Sprinkler systems come rom

early experimentation o fre suppression inEngland. One such system consisted o a

perorated pipe that did not contain water.Strings attached to weights controlledthe water ow. When the strings in thestructure burned a series o weights wouldall and turn on a water valve.

Te sprinkler head we are all amiliarwith was invented in 1874. Tis inventionwas brought rom England to the UnitedStates in 1881. Mr.Ginnell improvedupon the English invention, making thesprinkler head more sensitive.

In reading the history o the evolutiono sprinkler systems the same struggleson the perormance and eectivenesso sprinkler systems that happened inthe mid to late 1800s, when there was a

push to have them installed in actories,are some o the same struggles that arebeing encountered today with requiringsprinkler systems in all residentialstructures, including single-amily homes.

Even though sprinkler systems havebeen around since the 1800s, it took the1980 MGM Grand hotel fre, which ki lled85 people, to orce ordinances be put inplace that all hotels be retroftted withautomatic sprinkler systems.

Automatic sprinkler systems areconsidered the silent sentinel. You never

hear them, they are always ready, and theycan react in an instant to ensure a fre doesnot spread out o control. In the past weekthere were three fres in the CharlestonArea that were controlled by automatic

sprinklers. wo occurred in residentialapartment buildings, and one occurredat the Sanctuary Hotel. Te fre at theSanctuary Hotel was contained to a largeplastic bin. Te biggest issue was removingthe smoke rom the basement area. In allthree cases the fres were controlled withthe activation o one sprinkler head. Teseautomatic sprinkler activations savedproperty and possibly lives. We have allseen the devastating apartment buildingfres that have occurred in the area overthe past ew months. Tese fres have letmany amilies homeless and they have lostall that they owned.

Tere have been incidents where a

building equipped with an automaticsprinkler system has suered severedamage. In most cases this is due toimproper maintenance o the system. Inother cases a fre starts ater an explosion,which can disable a system, or a frecan start in an un-sprinkled area o abuilding and gain enough headway itcan overwhelm a sprinkler system. Buta sprinkler system can also overcome alarge fre. In 1991 a fre erupted at OneMeridian Plaza in Philadelphia. Te frestarted on the 22nd oor. It enguled eachoor until reaching the 30th oor where 10

sprinkler heads activated and controlledthe fre. When thebuilding was built in1972 only the upperoors required

an automatics p r i n k l e rsystem.

Te bestway to avoidbeing in anytype o fresituation isto practicep r e v e n t i o n .Never leavec o o k i n g u n a t t e n d e d( U n a t t e n d e dcooking was thecause o one o the

apartment fres thatwas contained by asprinkler head), do notstore items around yourwater heater, and usingcandles properly are just a ewthings you can do. You should also ensurethat your smoke alarms are workingproperly by testing them monthly and

changing the battery twice a year.

Tere are timeswhen equipment will

malunction, anelectrical currentwill arc, or

someone couldbe carelessand a fre willhappen. It isgood to knowthat a properlyo p e r a t i n g smoke alarmcan provide anearly warning,and i they

are present, asprinkler system

is capable ocontrolling and

even suppressing afre.

For more information,contact Captain Chad

A. Kelly, Fire PreventionSpecialist, at 864-4384. St. Johns FireDepartment is located at 3327 MaybankHighway, Johns Island.

Whats So Special About Sprinkler Systems?BY BATTALION CHIEF CHAD KELLY


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Daily

Arts

Sun, Shores,and Strength

For the month o May, the best tness instructors atMUSC Wellness Center will pair up with the prettiestlandscapes in Charleston County parks to entice you toget moving in the great outdoors. Te Adventure Out

program eatures more than 25 oferings, includingaqua, Zumba dance, yoga and martial arts to help youturn over a new lea and discover the benets o greenexercise.

Adventure Out Family Fitness Day:Te kickof event will be May 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

James Island County Park (Wappoo Pavilion and Stage)with ood trucks, jump castles, Zumba, amily untness games and more.

When: Te whole month o May! Youll havemore than 25 ree tness activities to pick rom with thepurchase o an Adventure Out -shirt ($10). Classesinclude sunrise yoga, beach sculpting, amily games, ae

Bo, interval conditioning classes, trail running lessonsand more. Te -shirt also gives you ree park admission

when attending a class.

Where: Ofered in Charleston Countyparks (James Island, Palmetto Island, Wannamaker,Folly Beach Pier, IOP Beach Park)

How: Purchase t-shirts at multiple locationsand events beore May or at the May 4 launch at JamesIsland County Park.

Visit www.musc.edu/adventureout or email [email protected] for locations.

Join the Kiawah Conservancy or a Beach Ball. TeKiawah Conservancy is again hosting the annualBobcat Ball but this years event will be located at

the beautiul oceanront Kiawah Island Beach Club. Teevent will have many new eatures including ve Mini

Duck Races and one Grand Golden Duck Race in thepool. No, you will not be asked to don your bathing suit,but you will have the chance to win some abulous prizes.

Prizes for the Mini Duck Races include:

Charleston Harbor sailboat cruise or two with apicnic supper

Bottles o assorted wines ofered by our rustees

Spoleto Festival jazz tickets and dinner or two

Island Breeze evening cruise or 50

Entrants in the Grand Golden Duck Race have theopportunity to win a uscany vacation.

In addition to the FUNdraising Duck Races, theKiawah Conservancy will host a traditional silentauction including:

Dinner or eight at Jack Brantleys AberdeenCatery in Camden, SC

Cocktail Bufet or 12 at Edna and Al RoberdsCharleston home

Beach Party or 20 at Vickey and Ed WilesKiawah home

Bond Street Wine Dinner or 10 at the Chairmanshome

Kiawah Island riathlon Entry

Oyster Roast with chili or 40

Ladies Bunco Evening or 12

Mens Night Out or eight

Adopt-a-Bobcat

Te Bobcat Beach Ball will take place on May 9 at6 p.m. ickets are $100 in advance and include dinner,cocktails and dancing. Ducks or the races may bepurchased in advance o the event and winners need notbe present to win. Mini Duck Race ducks are $100 each

and Grand Golden Duck Race ducks are $200 each.

Come Have a Ball with the Kiawah Conservancy

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From May 3 September 15, 2013, theGibbes Museum o Art presents PeoplesChoice: A Community Curated Exhibition.

Tis exhibition seeks to engage members othe community, inviting all to stake a personalclaim in Charlestonssignature museum byvoting or avorite works

o art on the PeoplesChoice website: www.gibbespeop leschoice .org In an efort to gathera variety o voices anddiverse opinions, weinvited notable peoplerom Charleston andbeyond including Mayor

Joseph P. Riley, Jr.,renowned che NathalieDupree, and eventdesigner extraordinaire,ara Gurard to sharethoughts, opinions andeelings about art. We

asked questions suchas: Why is art important in your lie? What isyour rst memory o art? and, why are museumsimportant to you? Te answers have been inspiringand rereshing. Tis exhibition is unlike anything

weve done beore, says Executive Director AngelaMack. While many Charlestonians are amiliar

with the Gibbes, there are people who are unawareo the depth and scope o our permanent collection.Our hope is that Peoples Choice will engagemembers o the community to peruse the workso art and vote on their avorites. Trough thisprocess, we expect to learn more about the type oart that matters to our community. Voting beganon March 1, 2013, and continued through the endo month. Participants were able to select rom a

virtual gallery eaturing 140 works o art rom the

museums permanent collect ion including a diversegroup o paintings, sculpture, works on paper, neart photographs, and even video art. Te selection

was intended to represent a broad spectrum ostyles, subjects, time periods, and mediums,

ranging in time periodrom the seventeenth tothe twenty-rst century,

and in subject matter romlandscapes and portraits tostill lie and abstracts. Someo the works are mainstaysin our permanent galleryspacesothers are on viewless requently.

On March 31 the voteswere tallied and top pickswill be curated into thePeoples Choice exhibition.On May 3, participants

will be able to view thecommunitys top picks onthe walls o the Gibbesmuseum.

Gibbes Museum of Art

Established as the Carolina Art Association in1858, the Gibbes Museum o Ar t opened its doorsto the public in 1905. Located in Charlestonshistoric district, the Gibbes houses a premiercollection o over 10,000 works, principally

American with a Charleston or Southernconnection, and presents special exhibitionsthroughout the year. In addition, the museum ofersan extensive complement o public programmingand educational outreach initiatives that serve thecommunity by stimulating creative expression andimproving the regions superb quality o l ie. Visithighlights o the Gibbes collection on Google ArtProject at www.googleartproject.com.

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April 5, 2013Island Connection Calendar May

ATURDAY, APRIL 20

e Norton Lowcountry Childrensnter Fashion Showeshelds Village presents Te Dee Nortonwcountry Childrens Center Fashionow. A cocktail hour, hors doeuvres, andlent auction precede a runway show ohions biggest starsbeneath the stars on

Freshelds Village Green. All proceedsnet the Dee Norton Lowcountryildrens Center. 5 7 p.m. ickets $15/

vance, $20/door. Includes light appetizers.sh bar on site.

mmunity Yard Saleare community spirit while nding aod home or ormer treasures! Come one,me all. Open to the public. Sandcastlemmunity Center Pool Parking Lot. 9

m. 1 p.m.

ant Sale and Swapagnolia Garden Club hosts this un event.ng plants to swap or come to shop!aturing plants and garden items. 10 a.m.p.m. Berkley Electric. 3351 Maybank

wy, Johns Island.

Annual Fam Jam Festivale Childrens Museum o the Lowcountry,CBD News 2, and Y102.5 invite childrend amilies rom across Charleston toticipate in the ree 2013 Fam Jam. With

heme o homegrown amily un with-sugar added, this estival celebrates thewer o play. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Marionuare, downtown Charleston. Freemission.

Sippin Saturdays Kicks Of at IrvinHouse VineyardsJoin us every Saturday until November 2 orSippin Saturday. Each Saturday, the winerywill serve up a die rent local ood vendorand musical group to entertain locals andvisitors. Te amous Irvin House VineyardsWine-a-Ritas will be served on the patioand Irvin House. astings in the FirefyVodka distillery and Irvin House Vineyardwinery are only $6 to taste 6 o 15 favorso Firefy Vodka and Sea Island Rums and$4 to taste 5 wines. Patrons will receivecomplimentary glasses during both tastings.Bring lawn chairs & blankets. 1 5 p.m.

Earth Day Across rendsCelebrate Earth Day! Special event willeature a one-hour panel discussion onenvironmental trends or 2013. est drivea esla Model S, tour homes, and enjoyrereshments. For more ino, visit www.dyalcompass.com. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. IndigoPark.

Dirt Roadtrip Lowcountry FarmsTis one-day arm tour event eatures

a variety o arms on both Johns andWadmalaw Islands. our goers will beable to pile into their cars with riendsand amily and pick their must-seearms to visit. Includes arm tours,meeting armers, learning about thearms, and indulging in arm are.10 a.m. 5 p.m. ickets $30 orLowcountry Local First Members,$35 or nonmembers. Price per car.Participating arms: Abrose, BurdenCreek Dairy, Dirt Works Incubator,Joseph Fields, Legare, Lowl and. For

more ino, visit www.lowcountrylocalrst.com. 10 a.m. 5p .m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Andrew Tielen Big Band SundayTe great Andrew Tielen Big Band is backby popular demand, bringing you someo the nest musicians and vocalists romthe southeastern states. Tey will entertainyou with special renditions o the mostmemorable popular songs rom the swingand pop eras with the sounds o GlennMiller, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatraand the great Count Basie. Sponsored bythe own o Kiawah Island Arts Council.Complimentary ickets available at theVisitors Center at Kiawah Island ownHall. For more ino call 768-9166. 7:30p.m. East Beach Conerence Center.

Open House at CARFith annual open house at Charleston AreaTerapeutic Riding Farms. Join us or ood,live music, and live and silent auctions. $25/advance, $30/gate. Children $10. 4:30 7:30 p.m. 2669 Hamilton Rd, Johns Island.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Te Lee Brothers at Indigo BooksCome out to Indigo Books or a booksigning with local brothers and ches, edand Matt Lee. Te brothers will be signingcopies o their new book, Te Lee Bros.Charleston Kitchen. 1 3 p.m. For moreino, call Indigo Books at 768-2255.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

A Rereshing Look at Our WorldFor the nal Our World program o theseason, several members o the KiawahPhotography Club will each present a short,very personal slide show drawn rom theirtravels to araway places. Come travel withthem and eel the warm recognition oplaces youve been, or whet your appetiteor places you would like to go! 3 p.m.Sandcastle Community Center. PleaseRSVP by April 22 or this complimentaryprogram by calling 768-3875 or emailMember Services at [email protected].

Our Lady o Mercy CommunityOutreach Presents Great ExpectationsOur Lady o Mercy Community Outreachwill sponsor an eveni ng o decorativetable settings, ne art, and thoughtulconversation inspired by Great Books. Teevent will eature wine, champagne, andgenerous hors doeuvres by Crave catering.Held at the Charleston Library Society. 164King Street, Charleston. 6 9 p.m.

Eileen Fisher Shop Local EventStop in Te Resort Shop at FresheldsVillage, buy some o the latest springashions by Eileen Fisher, and 10 percento all proceeds will be donated to a localnonprot in the greater Charleston area tosuppor leadership or women and younggirls. Event continues through the weekend.For more ino, call Te Resort Shop at 768-4466.

Moulin Rouge Charity AuctionEnjoy an evening ull o world-classperormances and acclaimed educationalprogram while raising unds to support the

Charleston Concert Associations. Eventsinclude silent auction, live entertainment,open bar, and heavy hors doeuvres. TeMills House Hotel, 115 Meeting Street,downtown. For tickets and more ino visitwww.charlestonconcerts.org. 6:30 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Project Mud at Charleston ea PlantationTis 5K will have 18 signature obstaclesthat challenge participants o all athleticabilities. Dont miss this chance to getdown and dirty with some good riendsand good un. Ater party will include livemusic, ood vendors, and beer. Funds go toMake a Wish SC. 9:30 a.m. 6617 MaybankHwy, Wadmalaw Island. o register: www.projectmud.com/events/charleston-sc

Bohicket Marina 5k/10kJoin us or the 3rd annual Bohicket Marina5K/10K Run at Seabrook Island! Te racebegins at Bohicket Marina and windsthrough the beautiul streets o SeabrookIsland, and nishes back at BohicketMarina. All Charleston Running Club

members will receive a $5 discount onregistration prices. Online Registration andmore run details can be ound at www.Active.com. Race begins at 8 a.m. 1880Andell Blu Blvd. 5K Run: $30 until 4/26,$35 on Race Day, 10K Run: $35 until 4/26,$40 on Race Day

Sippin Saturdays Kicks Of at IrvinHouse VineyardsJoin us every Saturday until November 2 orSippin Saturday. Each Saturday, the winerywill serve up a dierent loca l ood vendorand musical group to entertain locals andvisitors. Te amous Irvin House VineyardsWine-a-Ritas will be served on the patioand Irvin House. astings in the FirefyVodka distillery and Irvin House Vineyardwinery are only $6 to taste 6 o 15 favorso Firefy Vodka and Sea Island Rums and$4 to taste 5 wines. Patrons will receivecomplimentary glasses during both tastings.Bring lawn chairs & blankets. 1 5 p.m.

Johns Island MarketTe Johns Island Market will host the

Wadmalaw Island Community Center

vendor and crat air. Join us or ood,handbags, unique jewelry, quilts madeby seniors at the center, sweetgrassbaskets and more. All proceeds willsupport the center. 10 a.m. 2 p.m.For more ino, call Bertha Middletonat 557-8408. 3153 Maybank Highway,Johns Island.

JailBreak2013Te th installment o this localarts estival will eature painters,musicians, dancers, comedians,sculptors and ashion designersperorming and showcasing theirart. Te jailhouse will be lined withmasterpieces by new and veteran artists,comedians and a variety o danceperormances. In the courtyard, theCharleston Dance Alliance deliversspellbinding perormances whileartisans demonstrate their work inthe redened Artisans Market. Enjoylocal ood trucks and crat beer.21 Magazine Street in DowntownCharleston. ickets are available now atJailBreakCharleston.com. 4 11 p.m.

8th Anniversary CelebrationJoin Coastal Palms Isla nd Apparel,Coastal Footwear, Palmetto Island,

and SeaCoast Sports and Outtters tocelebrate their eight year anniversary wa party and customer appreciation dayFeaturing storewide sales, ood, drinksmusic, and more in all our stores, all d10 a.m. 9 p.m. For more inormation768-8486

MONDAY, APRIL 29

Red Cross Readiness rainingSee article on page 4. 2 and 3 p.m.Sandcastle Community Center.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

Adopt-A-Highway Litter Clean UpTroughout the county, volunteers wilpicking up trash on our roadsides durithe cleanup event. Volunteers can pickup supplies on Wednesday, May 1 rom9 a.m. 3 p.m. at S.C. Department oransportations Charleston Maintenaacility located at 2401 Maintenance Win North Charleston. For more inormon the May 4 Adopt-A-Highway littercleanup, contact Angela Crouch by phat 722-5940 extension 112 or by e-ma

at [email protected]. In case o baweather, the cleanup will be held onSaturday, May 11.

Sippin Saturdays Kicks Of at IrvinHouse VineyardsJoin us every Saturday until NovembeSippin Saturday. Each Saturday, the wwill serve up a di erent local ood venand musical group to entertain locals avisitors. Te amous Irvin House VineWine-a-Ritas wil l be served on the patand Irvin House. astings in the FirefVodka distillery and Irvin House Vinewinery are only $6 to taste 6 o 15 favo Firefy Vodka and Sea Island Rums $4 to taste 5 wines. Patrons will receivcomplimentary glasses during both taBring lawn chairs & blankets. 1 5 p.

Smarty PartySupport Creative Learning school andmoney or scholarships to send Ugandchildren to school. Enjoy appitizers, didrinks, jump catstles, ace painting anmore. $14/adults, $5/children. 4 p.m. Fmore ino see article on page 18.

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Babygarten (birth to 18months with adult)Mondays, April 22, and 29 at 10:30 a.m.Registration required for Babygarten. Pleasecall the Childrens Department at 559-1945.

ime or wos (2-3 years old with adult)uesday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-6 yearswith adult)Wednesday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Zone (3-6 years with an adult)Fridays, April 19, and 26 at 10:30

Email Basics (adults/young adults)uesday, April 30 rom 10 a.m.-12:30p.m.Registration starts 4/16Te library does not provide individualemail accounts. However, there are manyInternet sites that provide ree email. Tisclass presents the basics o registering or aree email account, composing messages,sending and opening email. Prerequisite :

Some experience using a mouse and theInternet will be helpul. Please note longerclass time.

Internet Basics (adults/young adults)uesday, April 23 rom 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Registration starts 4/9An introduction to the Internet, ocusin gon the World Wide Web, using InternetExplorer. Provides an overview o howthe Internet is structured and introducessearching on the World Wide Web.Prerequisite: Some experience using amouse will be helpul.

Publisher 2007: Create a Flyer (adults/young adults)Saturday, April 27 rom 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Registration starts 4/13Learn the basics o this desktop publishingprogram. MS Publisher is designed orcreating greeting cards, fyers, signs,brochures, calendars, and much more.Prerequisite: Word Basics or someexperience using MS Word will be helpul.

All computer classes are free. For moreinformation please call 559-1945 and askfor the Reference Department. Class space isavailable for 8 participants per session.

Passive Program: Poe-ree: TeRoad to Adventure (ages 5-11)April 1-30Come make poetry o all dierentsorts during the month o April. Youmay write haikus, word block poems,concrete poems, and many more!Get caught creating and be part oour Poe-ree Display!

Zumba(adults)Mondays, April 22 and 29 rom 6-7 p.m.Wednesday, April 24 rom 6-7 p.m.Join us or a un and energetic Zumbaaerobics class.

Knitting and Crocheting Group (adults)Tursday, April 25 rom 6-7 p.m.Enjoy the company o other cratersand meet to exchange ideas. Bring yourprojects and knit or crochet with riends.Please join us, beginners welcome.

Family Fun and Games (all ages)Saturday, April 27 rom 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Bring the amily to the library to play Wiigames and more!

Club Anime! (ages 12-19)Saturday, April 20 rom 12:30-5:30 p.m.It is time or another ve hour marathono your avorite Anime. Tis will be therst o two Anime-A-Tons scheduled thisyear. Te library closes at 6:00, so pleaseplan your ride accordingly.

een Movie ime: Te First ime(grades 6-12)uesday, April 23 rom 4:30-6:30 p.m.Dave (Dylan OBrien) is an incurableromantic in love with the hottestgirl in school, Jane (Victoria Justice).Unortunately, she only thinks o him asa riend. Trough a chance encounter,Dave meets Aubrey (Britt Robertson),an alluring girl rom a nearby school,which sparks a fame that soon becomes aromance lled with all the angst, missteps& awkwardness o a rst time love. R atedPG-13; 98 minutes

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Strut your stu at Freshfelds Villageduring the Dee Norton LowcountryChildrens Center Fashion Show

on Saturday, April 20 rom 5 to 7 p.m.Perect or couture critics and voguevirtuosos, this event will eature a ashionshow with more than 50 complete, stylishlooks rom clothing retailers located

within Freshfelds Village. All proceedswill beneft the Dee Norton LowcountryChildrens Center, which provides hopeand healing to abused children andamilies.

Preceding the runway show, attendeeswill be able to enjoy cocktail s, hors

doeuvres and a silent auction on theVillage Green. Ater the show, guestscan hit participating stores or anextended hour o shopping. Boutiqueseatured in the show include: CoastalPalms Island Apparel, J. McLaughlinMen, J. McLaughlin Women, PalmettoIsland eaturing ommy Bahama, PinkBoulevard, SeaCoast Sports and Outfttersand Te Resort Shop

ickets are $15 in advance and $20at the door. ickets can be purchased atFreshfelds Village Guest Services, on

the Dee Norton website or by calling723-3600. ickets include bites romNewton Farms Catering, and a cash bar

with champagne, beer and wine will beavailable.

Te Dee Norton Lowcountry ChildrensCenter is a non-proft organizationdedicated to serving victims o childabuse and neglect in Charleston andBerkeley counties. By bringing togetherchild protective services, law enorcement,medical, legal, educational and mentalhealth proessionals, DNLCC provides acoordinated approach to helping childrenand their amilies at no cost. Since the

opening in 1991, DNLCC has helped over19,000 children and their amilies.

Freshfelds Village is at the crossroadso Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns islands.With more than 55 locally owned shops,galleries, restaurant s, services and businesses,Freshfelds is an upscale liestyle destinationthat also hosts cultural events, art exhibits andseasonal estivals throughout the year. VisitFreshfeldsVillage.com or www.acebook.com/FreshfeldsVillage inormation on newstores, events and other announcements. Models rom the show last year spor t cute

new spring trends all or a great cause.

Culture and Caring Cross Pathson Freshfelds Village Catwalk

T O M O R R O WS F A S H I O N S H O W T O B E N E F I T

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H

appy was happily lounging in ourclinic oce the other day, untilan unexpected storm rolled in.

I was in the oce with her at 5:00 andall was ne. I checked back in on her onehour later, as the storm still raged, and shehad destroyed the boxes o les that werewaiting to go to the shredder. Te goodnews is that I can cancel the shreddingtruck, but the bad news is that Happymust have been scared out o her wits orthe one hour that the storm lasted.

Tunderstorm anxiety primarily occursin dogs, although I have heard o somecats who hide or urinate inappropriatelyduring thunder activity. Aected dogsquiver all over and then begin to seekhuman attention or a sae place. Teypace and pant relentlessly. Some even lose

bladder or bowel control.During a thunderstorm, when we arent

home, Happy pries open the closet doorand climbs in on top o shoes and sportsequipment. When we are home, she paces,pants, shakes, and stays close to our eet.She begins this behavior long beore wecan actually hear the thunder. Other dogshave much more extreme reactions andcause severe damage to their home. Phobicdogs let outdoors may dive through glassand screens get indoors.

Untreated thunderstorm anxiety getsworse with age and can be exaggerated bya particularly violent storm. Many dogswith other anxieties develop thunderstorm

anxiety later in lie. Sometimes a move orthe loss o a loved one (human or animal)can trigger the phobia. Most o these dogsare also araid o reworks and gunshots,but this isnt always true. Some dogs thatreak out every Fourth o July are notaected by storms at all.

Te most important thing or people tounderstand is that coddling the pet duringthis behavior is the worst thing you can do.Coddling does two things to exaggeratethis behavior. First, it actually rewards thebehavior and causes dogs to enhance the

behavior to get more attention. Second,it may make the dog think that therereally is something wrong that they need

to be protected rom. Tey sense youranxiety too, and even though you may bemore anxious about the dog than aboutthe storm itsel, the dog associates youranxiety with the storm.

So, what do you do? It is unbelievablyhard not to console your pet when he orshe is upset, so here are some other thingsto try.

Buy or make a recording othunderstorms. Tese are readily availablewith and without music. Play it loudly tomake sure it elicits the ear response. Iit does, then use this recording to slowlymodiy your pets behavior. During therst training sessions, play the recording

below your level o hearing and workwith your dog on un tricks, play hisavorite game or work with a simple sitand stay routine using treats as rewards.During each session, increase the volumeby one notch. I the dog shows any signso ear, back down to the previous level,continuing to keep your dogs attentionwith games and tricks rather thancoddling. Eventually, you will be able toincrease the volume to a real level with thedog, demonstrating condence, and thinko all the new tricks hell know! Practicethis or 10 minutes once or twice a day.

I a real thunderstorm does catch youby surprise, try to project condence, not

concern. Practice the above tricks andobedience training during the storm.Use the storm as eeding time to providepositive reinorcement.

I your pet is not responding well tothe recordings, you may want to considergetting some behavior-modiying drugs.Your veterinarian can help you choosethe one that will work best or your pet.Sedatives are oten useul i given hal anhour beore thunderstorm activity. Tesedrugs are less eective i they are givenater the ear has already begun. Anti-

anxietydrugs that aregiven daily may

be more useul duringour thunderstorm andhurricane season sincestorms come so regularly.Tese drugs dont haveimmediate eect, butater two weeks o use,they greatly increase thethreshold trigger or anxiety.Daily anti-anxieties are aparticularly good choice i yourdog also has other anx ieties.

I have had good luckwith the Storm Cape(www.stormdeender.com), which modies

the static electricitythat the dogs arepicking up in the air.Happy responds really w e l lto the Tunder Shirt (www.thundershirt.com) Tese shirts apply soothing pressurearound the chest that calms the dog in allsituations.

Te bach fower Rescue Remedy is anherbal drop which works very quickly tocalm a dog. wo, our, or six drops on thetongue or small, medium and large dogsrespectively, can work or mildly aected

dogs.Y o u

c a nuse Rescue

Remedy withother drugs i they

need even morerelaxation.

No pill or shirt isgoing to cure your dog

o this problem, but usingall o the above treatments

will help alleviate someo the signs o anxiety.Relapse to severe anxiety

is common, so continueto project the condence

that your pet needs in its leader.Projecting this image or young dogs

can actually help prevent this scary and

dangerous phobia.Dr. Saenger started a vet spay-neuter

clinic while living in Mbabne, Swazilandand has also lived in Cairo, Egypt andMaribor, Slovenia. As a member of theAmerican Association of Feline Practitioners,she strives to keep Bees Ferry on the cuttingedge of veterinary medicine and is one of theultrasonographers at Bees Ferry. For moreinformation, visit www.beesferry.com or call769-6784.

Taking the Pups by StormH E L P Y O U R D O G S U R V I V E T H U N DE R S T O R M A NX I E T Y

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Wow! College o Charleston Fraternity Sigma

Chi came through in a big way or YouthEntrepreneurship South Carolina last weekwhen they announced they had raised $25,000 or thenonprot through their 2013 Derby Days philanthropyefort. Some o the Fraternity brothers heard YEScarol inaounder, Jimmy Bailey, speak several times about givingback in ommy Bakers Entrepreneurship class at theCollege and elt empowered to give to YEScarolina.

Sigma Chis annual undraiser took place over a veday period at the end o March, where each Sorority atCoC competed through daily events and undraisingactivities to earn the right to be crowned champion.One special event that was well attended was a youthentrepreneur rom the South side o Chicago, Rodney

Walker, speaking to a packed house at the C o CSchool o Business about where he came rom and how

entrepreneurship has taken him to places beyond hiswildest dreams. Te undraising efort took advantageo a unique online platorm, Crowdrise.com, where theyencouraged community members, amily, & riends togive. Big thanks are in order to Chiquita Brands Intl.,

Joseph Auto Group, Jane Clothing and Chemed Corpor their strong donations. o cap of the exciting week,Sigma Chi hosted a duo o internationally-known DJsat the Music Farm, made possible by Adam Young LawFirm.

We are proud to announce that Derby Days was ahuge success. Te contributions rom the brothers o

Sigma Chi, Sorority women, and our supporting sponsors

allowed us to exceed our nancial goals. We are excitedabout our new partnership with YEScarolina and lookorward to continue giving back to the Charlestoncommunity or years to come. Tank you again to all othe people who helped make Derby Days possible saidgraduating senior, Brandon Roles.

Te Fraternity brothers presented the check to anadmiring crowd over a donor appreciation lunch at HallsChophouse. When I heard that the Sigma Chis weredesignating YEScarolina as its recipient or 2013, I wasboth humbled and proud. Humbled because they heardmy sincere request to give back toyoung people in some way andproud because its one o the largestdonations ever made to us andunbeknownst to them I am also

a Sigma Chi.$25,000 goes a longway or an organization the sizeo YEScarolina. Tey will use themoney to und their 2013 summerteacher training program, their newmentorship program called StartUp Summer, and establish a SigmiChi Scholarship. YEScarolina ismade possible by private donationsand they undraise in order tohost a teacher training programonce a year where they bring an

instructor rom NYC to train 15-20 teachers how to teach

entrepreneurship. Young entrepreneurs giving to a YouthEntrepreneurship organization....It doesnt get muchbetter than that!

About YEScarolina: YEScarolina is the leadingorganization in the state o South Carolina dedicated toteaching youth the principles o entrepreneurship and reeenterprise. YEScarolina has trained and certifed over 650South Carolina teachers on the subject o entrepreneurship,who have in turn, touched the lives o thousands o youth withits wonderul and innovative entrepreneurship curriculum.

Fraternity Fascinates Nonproft at Derby DaysC O F C S I G M I C H I R A I S E S $ 25 ,0 00 F O R L O C A L

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ArtsComputer Corner

he City o Charleston Oce oCultural Aairs and the owno Kiawah Island Arts Council

present a sampling o some avoritemusical elements as harbingers o the 2013Piccolo Spoleto Festival on Sunday, May 5at 4 p.m. Te concert will be at the HolySpirit Catholic Church on Besty Kerrison.

Tis year the program includes risingstar Seth Gilliard, a recent graduate oFurman University who majored in violinperormance, and will present a programranging rom Baroque to contemporarymusic. Selections will include BachsConcerto or wo Violins and Continuo,

eaturing Gilliard and his ormer violinteacher, Rex Conner. From there, Seth

will move on to more contemporarymusical styles, ending with some avoritehip-hop tunes.

Jennier Luyken, acclaimed mezzosoprano, will sing arias that will beincluded in Piccolo Spoletos SunsetSerenade concert with the CharlestonSymphony Orchestra. Jennier will be

accompanied at our Prelude to Piccoloby piano, and her selections will includemusic rom Carmen and Sampson andDelilah.

We are also pleased to present alively perormance o Irish Jigs, Reelsand Airs presented by members o theaylor Festival Choir and accompanyinginstrumentalists. Te Festival Choir hasgarnered a reputation o excellence amongcritics and is led and directed by Rob andMary aylor.

Te concert is admission-free and open tothe public. For complimentary tickets, call768-9166

Prelude to PiccoloK I A WA H A R T S C O U N C I L

P R E S E N T S U N IQ UE P R E V I E W

I N P R E P F O R S P O L E TOSPECIAL TO THE ISLAND CONNECTION

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ts springtime and you need a newcomputer! So what should you do?First

o, stop and think about why youneed a new computer. Are you going tothe mountains or a couple o monthsand want a laptop to take rather thandrag the desktop and monitor with you,or are you just tired o the old thing and

want something new? Tere a re all sortso reasons or a new device, including age,accidents, water damage, etc. One that isa bit more involved is the, I want the newthing syndrome. All can be valid reasons(you really dont need a valid reason)and the best advice I cangive you is to considera bit prior to going tothe store and buyingsomething.

I consideringWindows based laptops(or desktops) there are avariety o styles and shapes

with large screens as bigas 19 inches (measureddiagonally) and as little as11 inches. Te weight can be aslittle as 3 pounds and upwards o10 pounds. A great option is to go to a placelike Best Buy and look at all o them, butmake up your mind prior to going in thatyou are only looking! Its hard to do, butit will possibly save you a trip back withthe impulse purchase being not what youreally wanted. Te other consideration isthe Operating System oered now whichis Windows 8. Remember the OS is whatmakes the computer work and there arelots o reviews o the latest Windows

OS that are unattering at best. I wouldconsider checking out what kind olaptop you would like and then considerlooking online or a similar one thathas Windows 7 OS. Both Dell and HP

websites at this time still oer Windows 7OS laptops (and desktops). With desktopsthe considerations are a bit less. You canchoose a slim box or ull-size, along withthe amount o ram and hard drive size.Prices vary but a basic laptop can beas little as $300 350 and can go over$2,000 or special top o the line products.

I looking at Apple products, you againhave dierent sizes, shapes, and weight

but it is all available at either the Applestore downtown or online. In some cases

you might fnd a slight savings at otherwebsites, but not much. Again look, butdont buy right away. Give it a day or soto sink in. Apple has great products; they

work well but the price can be a bit o aturn-o. Te least priced new laptop startsright at $999 and goes up very quickly.Some can run above $3,000.

Finally, when considering what tobuy you might fnd yoursel looking at atablet. A good use o this would be theexample I gave. You are going somewhere

rom home or a coupleo months, and you wantto be able to access emailand the internet but reallydont want to set up aninternet account with allthe hardware at the placeyou are staying. You just

want to be able to use it ora short while and also beable to access email while

traveling. In this case a tabletmay ft the bill. A good example

would be the iPad because it iseasy to use, can access the 3g/4g servicesrom cell phone companies and is veryportable. Make sure i buying it or thispurpose that you get the model that canaccess cell phone service. Again checkout the Apple store, either downtown oronline. Ater deciding what you want thencheck out some stores locally because inthe case o iPads you can sometimes fnddeals that are 5 to 10 percent o. Anotheroption are Android based tablets that can

be about hal the cost o an iPad. I use onemysel but they are a bit harder to set up.I you are not a big tech person I wouldsuggest biting the bullet, and paying the$499 and getting an iPad. Oh, and thereare Windows based tablets not mychoice but they are available.

I hope this helps, and as always i youneed proessional help I am available,

Look forward to some good questionsand helping you out. If you need immediateassistance you can always call Rent A Bob at822-7794 or email at [email protected].

Time for aNew Computer?

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On April 5 and 6, the KiawahIsland Community Association(KICA) hosted its Spring Artist

Showcase. Quickly becoming a seasonaltradition, the showcase attracted over 200art lovers to the Sandcastle CommunityCenter, KICAs seaside recreation facility.Te showcase featured displays of art bylocal artists ranging from traditional art tophotography, handmade items includingpottery, jewelry, childrens clothing, andhand-painted furniture and glassware. Amajority of the artists featured in theshowcase are residents from around theSea Islands, including Kiawah, Seabrookand Johns islands.

Te showcase takes place twice a year,once in the spring and again in the fall,with the next showcase scheduled forNovember of this year. Showcases areopen to the public. For more information,visit kica.us/events.

Te Kiawah Island CommunityAssociation is a not-or-proft organizationproviding services to the Kiawah community.For more inormation on KICA, visit kica.us or call 768-9194.

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When I was a little girl, mymother would read to meevery night. My avorite

book was Love You Forever by RobertMunsch. It was a short, sweet little bookabout a mother who loved her son, andevery night she would sing to him, all the

way into his adulthood. Te rerain wascatchy and warm. Ill love you orever, Illlike you or always, as long as Im living,my baby youll be. As the pages turned,my voice would join my mothers. Nightater night, year ater year, the book nevergrew old.

My younger sister loved Blueberriesfor Sal. My older one cherished Wherethe Wild Things Are.... she still goes back

and reads it rom time to time. We eachhad our avorite, and the collection obeloved avorites continued to grow, andgrow, and grow. oday we still hang on toa ew as relics o our storybook childhood.

In wonderully beautiul and auentcommunities like Charleston, Kiawah,Seabrook, and Mount Pleasant, ull oconcertos and art exhibits and late nightdinner parties, its oten hard to imaginethat children right outside our doors donthave access to something so simple, andyet so vitally important, as a storybook.

Fortunately, local islanders with apassion or reading and bettering thelives o children in the community are

stepping up to open a new chapter in theCharleston area. In August o 2010, PattyBennett-Uelman and Janet Segal decidedto start Begin with Books, a nonprotorganization and the Charleston Countychapter o Dolly Partons ImaginationLibrary, a group devoted to making booksaccessible to children. We realized there

wasnt anything in our area like this,Uelman says. And we took advantageo the opportunity to help these kids getaccess to books.

Te way the program works is quitesimple. As the County chapter o thenational Imagination Library, books arechosen and mailed out directly to the chi lds

home rom the Dollywood Foundation.Parents in eligible communities registertheir children through a simple orm,and Begin with Books volunteers thensee that the children are enrolled in theofcial orm online, which leads intothe mail out service. wo months aterregistering, the child receives his or herrst book. Its like a mini-Christmas eachmonth... no returns, no exchanges. Tebook is a git. It is the childs very own.Te program begins at birth and bookscontinue to arrive every month until thechild graduates the program on his or herth birthday.

Uelman, Segal, and their team o

dedicated volunteers began implementing

the service in the most rural areas o theCounty Adams Run, Hollywood, andRavenel. We knew we wanted to beginin areas with the greatest need, Uelmansays. Ater successully establishing theprogram in those three zip codes, Begin

with Books spread to Edisto, Awendaw,and McClellanville. Latest additionsto the world o reading include JohnsIsland, Wadmalaw, and the biggestimplementation to date the CharlestonPeninsula.

Currently 1,500 children in thelowcountry are enrolled with Begin withBooks, and 450 youngsters have alreadygraduated the program. Tats nearly2,000 children that have received the

priceless git o reading through this areanonprot in less than three years, and thenumbers continue to grow. A whopping21,000+ books have been mailed outthrough the program.

One o the advantages o Begin withBooks is the cost eectiveness o theprogram. For only $33 a year, one childin the lowcountry can receive a bookeach month through the program. Witha background in business, Uelmanmakes sure all nances are in order beoretaking on additional zip codes. We areall volunteers, and we all work romhome. We dont have a sta or an ofce,she explains. And I think in order or a

nonprot to succeed, you really have totreat it like a business.

Unpredictable costs, such as changesin the postal service delivery system andpricing, make nancing a bit o a jugglingact.

So to keep the business o booksexpanding in the lowcountry, Begin withBooks is hosting a yard sale on May 4 toraise money or continued operations othe program. From 8 a.m. 1 p.m. at FaithLutheran Church on Maybank Highway.Donna Reyburn, chair o the yard sale,couldnt be more excited about theprogram, and the upcoming undraiser.I rst ound out about the organization

through my church. Immediately, I wassold, she says. It allows parents to seta great example or their kids, it helpsteachers in the school system, it helpschildren develop listening skills and usetheir imaginationits just a really, reallygreat program.

I you nd yoursel doing a littlespring-cleaning over the next ew days,Begin with Books will be acceptingdonations or the May 4 yard sale throughMay 3. Collected items include: childrensclothing, toys, and books, householdgoods, and outdoor/sports equipment.Drop o your items at: the Island Schoolat 3141 Maybank Highway, Sae Storage

at 3289 Maybank Highway, or Frierson

Elementary at 6133 Maybank Highwayduring regular hours.

Tough we have reached the end o thisshort newspaper tale, Begin with Books isonly just beginning. Begin with Bookscontinues to write brand new chapters orthe lives o children in the lowcountry agit they will carry with them or the resto their lives.

The Begin with Books Yard Sale will

be on Saturday, May 4, at Faith Lutheran

Church located at 3374 Maybank

Highway. Sale takes place from 8 a.m.

1 p.m. For more information, or to

donate goods directly to yardsSale

chair, contact Donna Reyburn at

768-2620 or [email protected].

For more information on Begin with

Books, visit www.beginwithbooks.org.

Giving the Gift of ReadingN O NP R O F I T B E G I N W I T H B O OK S H O S T S

Y A R D S A L E T O R A I S E F U N DS

BY HANNAH DOCKERY

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Seven years ago Sarah Hocutt had an idea or apreschool where her then one-year-old son, couldhave a great education and be taught a sense o

creativity, compassion, and community. Now, CreativeBeginnings in Johns Islanddoes just that. Tis preschoolis emanating with charm to saythe least.

Walking in the door one isimmediately inside a classroom

where numerous adventurestake place: yoga, exercise,music time, and story time.

Along with many other highlyentertaining classrooms, likethe napping room or inants,the art room, and a playgroundarea where they also keep theirbunny and guinea pigs, this

place is preschooler heaven.Last week, the preschooleven celebrated Dirt Weekand all the children haddirt themed activities likebuilding homes or wormsoutside and learning to drawan S in brown paint theycalled mud. Te children areseparated in groups, or classes,by academic ability to t theirlearning needs. Hocutt ound

that this method is a more constructive and welcomingway to separate the children than dividing them by age.Tey also teach the chi ldren using a smart board to betterprepare them or classrooms in Kindergarten.

Several outside programscome in and work with theCreative Beginnings childrenthroughout the week.Dance Moves instructor,

Jessie Maynard, comes intwice a week to teach thechildren dance routines.Other programs include

JumpBunch, a tness programor preschoolers, St. JohnsLibrary, and Mr. Walt Millerrom St. Johns Parish comesin once a week to have chapel

with the children.

Since orming a sense ocommunity in the children

was one o Hocutts maingoals when she establishedCreative Beginnings, thechildren and sta take part ina lot o outreach communityprojects. Tey have done work

with Mun Ministry, wherethey made muns or all theamilies waiting or loved

ones in ICU, and theyve made Valentines Day cardsor the children at MUSCs childrens hospital. CreativeBeginnings also works with Saint Johns EpiscopalChurch to send shoeboxes and care packages to orphansin Uganda and Panama.

While Creative Beginnings has held FUNdraisersor the last ve years, Hocutt decided last year to use themoney raised at the event to send children to school inUganda. Tis event is cleverly named the Smarty Party.Te children enrolled in Creative Beginnings help withall the decorations, invitations and spread o excitementabout the event through the community. Te olderchildren were there last year to present their check, whichsent enough money or seven Uganda children to go toschool or an entire year! Te time or this years SmartyParty has arrived.

Te Smarty Part y will be held at St. Johns Woods Pooland Playground on Saturday, May 4, rom 4-7 p.m. Tere

will be dinner and a plethora o un and exciting activitiesor children, like the jump castle, ace painting, and livereptiles, while the parents can enjoy adult beverages andlive music. A rafe will also be held at the Smarty Party

where a number o groovy prizes are available, includingspa certicates, jewelry, gym memberships, and more.ickets or this event are $14 or adults and $5 or kids andcan be ound on their website, at creativebeginningssc.com, or can be purchased at the school.

Creative Beginnings is located at 1811 PauletteAvenue on Johns Island. For more information, visitcreativebeginningssc.com or call 559-4349.

Smarty Party with the PreschoolersC R E A T I V E B E G I N N I N G S K I C K S O F F T H E I R A N NU A L F U N D R A I S E R

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Books

Lie on Kiawah and Seabrook is calm, relaxing.A paradise. Te only rough waters are in theocean during a brewing storm. Peaceul.

Simple.

But i you nd yoursel in need o a little actionand adventure to combat these lazy spring andsummer days, Seabrook resident Bill Boudreaumight have just what you are looking or.

When Olive Leaves Beckon tells the story oMario, a handsome, composed Italian strugglingwith a double lie. When not in the rolling hills ouscany tending to his olive groves, Mario leadsa much darker lie that o a mercenary. As histangled lie begins to unold, Mario begins toquestion whether or not he should give up his lie

o adventure, settle down, and marry Marianne, aBelgian schoolteacher and his one true love. Heenjoys the adventure. Tats who he is. But hewonders i he should change settle down hestarts getting tired o the mercenary liestyle, theauthor explains. But a change in liestyle wouldmean a change in identity or the young hero. Teplot is perect or a page-turner.

Tough When Olive Leaves Beckon is a worko ction, Boudreau certainly has the experiencesto back up this exciting new read. Beore retiring toSeabrook, Boudreau spent extensive time in Aricaas a diplomat and international consultant. FromCapitol Hill to the Congo, Boudreau has had his

share o adventures. Te inspiration or the novelcame rom my experiences, he says. During his timein Arica, Boudreau beriended several mercenaries,and encountered rst-hand the complicated liestylethey lead, but Boudreau insists the characters in thebook are all ctional. My wie says there is some oMario in me, the author says, laughing. But anyresemblance is coincidental.

Boudreaus previous publication, A TeeteringBalance, is a memoir detailing his time inMadagascar and the Congo when the US and Sovietwere at the height o the Cold War. He charted newterritory delving into novel writing. I did lots orewrites, he says. But Im pleased with the nalproduct.

Trough moments o action, violence, humor,and a little romance, Boudreau has one point thatserves as the heart o the novel. Mercenaries are notbeasts, he says. I you meet a mercenary in reallie, you really wouldnt know what he doestheyblend in. Even though they are brutal on a mission,when they come back, they old into society. Teyare human.

When Olive Leaves Beckon is published byAuthorHouse. To order a copy, visit www.

authorhouse.com or call 1-888-280-7715. The

book is also available on Amazon and the Barnes

and Noble website. Boudreau and his wife Dailyn

currently reside on the beautiful Seabrook Island

From the Congo tothe Islands

L O C A L S E A B R O O K E R

P U B L I S H E S N E W B O O K

BY HANNAH DOCKERY

County Councilman Joe Qualey, a resident o James

Island, but who also represents Kiawah and SeabrookIslands, spoke to the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Clubon April 3.

His message sparked many comments and questions romthe audience. One attendee appeared to be disgusted when heused Donald rumps well-known statement Youre red!Another expressed dismay at Mr. Qualeys repeated commentsthat he was rustrated with many o Councils actions. Tisaudience member stated, We want results not a recitation oyour rustrations.

It was a lively meeting, to say the least. Te Councilmanacknowledged that Kiawah and Seabrook pay a disproportionatelyhigh share o property taxes and receive less than normalcounty services. But he went on to say that they really didnt needmuch in the way o services, since you are pretty sel-sucient.Councilman Qualey pointed out that he also represents JamesIsland, Folly Beach, and a small part o Johns Island, as well a s

Kiawah and Seabrook making his constituency very diverse,with many difering needs and positions.

As you might imagine, the bulk o the questions and answersdealt with the need or saer roads in our area. Mr. Qualeyvoted against the completion o I-526, and stated that theCounty Council had washed it hands o the issue o a proposedGreenway, turning it over to the Council o Governments orurther consideration.

Ater the meeting, some members were overheard suggestingthat a search committee be ormed to seek out a good candidateor County Council who would be more willing to consider andact on the desires o Kiawah and Seabrook.

I you were not at this meeting, you missed a lively andcontroversy-laden discussion.

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he South Carolina Silver Haired Legislature, which is agroup o concerned and interested citizens o the state,elected it ocers or the next two years. Te group

consists o some 186 representatives rom throughout the stateto identiy issues, concerns, and possible solutions or problemsacing our states aging population. It meets periodically, andputs together resolutions, which are then submitted to theGovernor and General Assembly. It is a non-partisan modellegislature and works with various departments and agencieson aging.

Te state is broken down into 10 caucuses the local onebeing the rident Caucus, representing Berkeley, Charleston,and Dorchester Counties. Tis caucus has 19 members 5rom Berkeley County, 10 rom Charleston County, and 4rom Dorchester County. Tey are selected on the basis oone member or every 5,000 persons o the population o eachcounty o age 60 or over, with a limit o 10 per county.

Sam Reed, o Seabrook Island, was elected as chair o thelocal caucus. John Dietz o Daniel Island was elected as vice-chair; Jan Palkow o Summerville was elected as secretary;and Gloria Day o Charleston was elected as treasurer. BeverlyCraven, long-time clerk o the Charleston County Council,serves as a member o the caucus.

Te local caucus will meet in late May to identiy theresolutions it will present to the entire statewide Silver HairedLegislature this year. In mid-September the state-widelegislative group will meet in the House Chambers in Columbiato identiy the fnal dozen or so resolutions to be submitted andconsidered by the South Carolina legislature.

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Elected ChairSPECIAL TO THE ISLAND CONNECTION

he Kiawah River errapin Working Group(KRWG) took great pride in the action oMayor Charles Lipuma in behal o some rare

& rather charming turtles by his proclaiming 2013 asthe Year o the Kiawah errapins.

Tis ocial proclamation is a wonderul git orecognition to our diamondback terrapins (Malaclemysterrapin). In searching the records o the own Hallthis is believed to be the only wild creature to berecognized by Mayoral Proclamation as one deservingthoughtul protection. Presented at the April ownCouncil meeting to Marilyn Blizard, spokespersonor the KRWG, the terrapin once harvested bythe barrel-loads rom this estuary are now down innumbers to near extirpation. (Tats the term or a lostpopulation o a species).

In conjunction with this special event, the KiawahConservancy held a day or all comers to meet andgreet Moustachio, the resident terrapin o the HeronPark Nature Center. Held at own Hall with KiawahCommunity Association input, a unique hour-longpresentation by Bob Palmatier author & illustrator othe Endangered North American Turtle Serieswas sharedwith a very respective crowd. His color ully illustratedbook dedicated to the diamondback terrapins is calledthe Tiny Turtle of the Marsh and can be purchased atthe Heron Park Nature Center.

Later that very day, olks were invited by theConservancy to leave by kayak rom Mingo Pointin search o the elusive diamondbacks with maps inhand o hot spots where these turtles were identifedto hang out in the year 2012 by a ocused team oIncidental errapin Sighting Citizen Scientists. Te

terrapins that are believed to have been resident turtlessince millions o years ago are known to be much likehumans as they have their avorite spots to sun &swim.

In keeping with Mayor Lipumas Proclamation, thenext project o the KRWG will be on Earth Day toprovide ree Bycatch Reduction Devices to all whohave a crab trap yet to be ftted with one. Tese BRDsare easily installed with no tools needed but servethe vital task o helping to prevent a mother terrapinrom drowning in a trap. Te Proclamation urges allresidents & visitors to not only install the BRDs butcheck their traps requently or releasing any smallerterrapins that might have slipped through the opening.Removing the trap rom the water when not in use isalso very important.

Studies have shown that these BRDs can actuallyimprove your crab catch.

KRWG has these devices at 5 convenient nearbylocations: Ace Hardware, rue Value Hardware,Cordrays Store, Frasers Bait & ackle & the Heron

Park Nature Center. Folks are welcome to come at theirconvenience to pick up a BRD kit with instructionsincluded.

O course one nity way to have a good time is tocatch a creek crab on a line with a chicken neck. Catchand release is easy and kind to the environment.

Blizard, as is her nature, invites any turtle an toget in touch with her at 768-3303 to join in on unactivities o this special year even as simple as beingreceptive to a terrapin newsletter as 100 others havedone. Tis turtle has riends!

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